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Update on Power Steering Boot SNAFU
Historical mailing list - Tracey
Fri, 19 Jul 2002 00:32:12 -0400
...The hold-up was with the power steering boots. I had posted a message to the list las week explaining how I had received...
Re: Bus CV boot life
Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
Wed, 10 Dec 2003 01:02:40 -0500
I just installed 4 new boots on my Vanagon and crimped the boots on on top of the Ridges, Where are they soposed to...
Re: cv joint question
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:16:43 -0700
ref: "Also if my boots arent torn should I reuse them?" � All torn CV boots should be replaced.� The leading cause of premature CV...
Re: Lobro CV joint boots review
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:58:22 -0800
...All of the Lobro CV boots that I installed a little over a year ago showed signs of cracking when I replaced another bad...
Re: 9-month life on new CV boots
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:31:20 -0700
Find used OEM boots, or buy from the VW dealer, they never seem to wear out. Mine are fine after 27 years and 140k...
Re: Cv boots
Historical mailing list - Neil
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:53:18 -0700
There's at least two threads of discussion about Rockford boot failure on the samba forum. Some think the Tiguan boot might be one...
Re: tie rod boots on '91 campmobile
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sat, 28 May 2011 12:34:14 -0700
...tie rod boots on '91 campmobile Dave - I just took a look at the boot and compared with both the Beetle and Vanagon (German...
Re: CV Boot material question
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot, Inc.
Fri, 20 Apr 2001 11:57:18 -0400
> Today I received a couple of boot kits for my syncro, and one set of > boots are not the typical black pliable material. It...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:30:04 -0400
...140,000 miles and 26 years of use, and the boots we took off were fine! So why do mine suck? -craig On Mar...
CV boots again.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 20:53:36 -0400
I think I take out an axle to change a CV boot about 4 times a year. I’m happy to work on my...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:59:39 -0700
...On 3/22/2013 9:05 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > oops, you mean the boot test? well as Jim said, Google translator works. > > BTW...
Re: Bus CV Boots Busted again
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 9 Dec 2003 18:23:20 -0500
Phil, In my case, short CV boot life was due to improper installation. I was not stretching them out to the ridges on the...
Re: 1991 westy: torn CV boots on AT - best course of action?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:08:38 -0500
CV joint maintenance is a routine item and it is doubtful your boots are original, even if you only have 108K on the van...
Re: 87 Synchro CV Boots
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Sun, 27 Oct 1996 01:55:33 -0400 (EDT)
On Sat, 26 Oct 1996, Capt Meschwitz wrote: > I just bought and '87 Synchro, and an outboard front CV boot let go the > first...
Grease into CV Boots
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:46:40 -0800
Rather than poke a needle through the side of the boot, I would just remove the clamp around the halfshaft (if it's even...
Re: CV boots again.
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 16 Jul 2023 15:19:36 +0000
An interesting discussion about boots on The Samba: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=745007&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=tiguan...
Re: 9-month life on new CV boots
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:29:13 -0600
...Although I have the 930 rear axles, and so need different-than-stock/OE boots to fit, the quality of boots they have for...
Re: bellows boot follow -up q
Historical mailing list - James Ruch
Wed, 25 Aug 1999 04:38:15 PDT
... at any rate, the boot might not be cracked, maybe the >clamp came off, and it popped out of place. ive seen that before...
Re: Grease into CV Boots
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:12:14 -0400
I use zip ties made for fuel lines to secure the boot to the axle. The block on those zip ties are rounded to...
Addendum: was vented catalytic heaters
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 24 Dec 2001 08:35:45 -0600
...The Army uses an Arctic boot called a Bates Bunny Boot. That boot is made of rubber. The boot is absolutely water proof. Melted...
Re: CV boots again.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 21:47:44 -0400
...CV boots again. > > Hi Jim, > > I think they sell all kinds of different boots at Bus Depot including some $100 VW boots. Can you...
Re: CV boots again.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 21:04:19 -0400
Hi Jim, I think they sell all kinds of different boots at Bus Depot including some $100 VW boots. Can you let me know...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:04:16 -0700
...But the manual does not show clamps on the inner part of boots on the rear axles. >> >> alistair >> >> >> >> >> On >> >
Re: CV Joint boots & Power Door locks
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Sun, 26 Sep 2004 03:04:41 -0500
...I'm wondering if it is inevitable that the joint will fail because the boot is torn, or if I can repair the boot...
Re: Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Tue, 25 Jan 2005 21:17:19 -0800
...Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment RE: ..... the PSR had never been installed with hose clamps and were. of course hanging uselessly on the...
Re: Cv boots
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:43:21 -0400
I have heard that Tiguan Boots are the new hotness. Here is a discussion about this on thesamba.com https://www.thesamba.com/vw...
Re: Lower ball joint boot question
Historical mailing list
Mon, 3 Jul 2023 03:00:09 +0000
The balljoint boot on my '82 developed a crack at the outer fold. I injected some grease and taped it up with self-vulcanizing...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:51:03 -0700
Original boots are really good alright. I must have 10 of those ....I just keep 'em in service if they are OK. Better than...
Re: 9-month life on new CV boots
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:44:48 -0400
...Are you securing the boot to the axle ? If so, that may be your problem. I find it's much better if the end...
Re: Cv boots
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 19:31:17 +0000
...Current boots since 2010. No tears, rips or any other evident damage. I believe they came from Van Cafe, but I have no idea...
Re: CV Joint Boots
Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
Thu, 6 Jul 2006 08:43:51 -0700
I have a CV joint boot that has pulled out of its metal ring (large diameter end.) Is this repairable or will it take...
Re: need to replace boot on steering rack
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 29 Aug 2024 06:16:22 -0700
I sourced a febi brand boot and got it installed yesterday using Jim's suggestion of putting the boot in boiling water. With the...
CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 13 Aug 2016 16:11:18 -0400
Hi folks, One of the things I had done at John’s Car Corner was replacement of the CV Boot today I was cleaning...
Re: CV joint rotation ?
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:59:26 -0700
Well, After only less then 3 years of use German Lobro boots were cracking bad enough to be replaced. I replaced them with Rockford...
Help with L�BRO CV Boot part number / Syncro 16
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:06:39 -0700
...The boot he took out is the rigid nylon type vs. the Audi soft rubber type. I may resort to using Audi boots again...
Re: ball joint boots
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:22:48 -0600
...The ball joint boots on my '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile leak. My mechanic said the joints are solid, and to leave them be...
Re: 87 Synchro CV Boots
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Sun, 27 Oct 1996 11:02:28 -0500 (EST)
> > I changed a boot on my 94 syncro and bought an original boot from my VW > dealer. It was made in an hard glossy...
Bus CV Boots Busted again
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Mon, 8 Dec 2003 10:11:11 -0800
Does anyone know where I can get some boots that will last longer than 400 miles, my poor vanagon(80 Westy) has had now...
Re: Vanagon Power Steering System - PS Boots
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:28:01 -0500
...Vanagon Power Steering System - PS Boots Hello Group: Can anyone point me in the correct direction to tackle this job of replacing my 2...
cv boot woes
Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
Sun, 21 Nov 1999 17:57:04 -0500
...i fear the worst...having just replaced all four cv joints and boots, i imagined it must be a cracked or badly worn bearing...
Syncro outer front CV boot
Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 20:23:04 -0500
I had a crack develop along one of the ribs of a two year old Lobro CV boot. The boot shield on that side...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
Mon, 7 Apr 1997 14:04:30 -0500
My 87 Syncro came with the rubber outer boots, which I assume were the original. I replaced the right outer with a white plastic...
Re: CV Boot
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Sat, 12 May 2001 10:05:46 -0400
Stan; Make sure you stretch the boot up to the ridges in the axle. Good Luck and Drive Safely Ken Lewis 86 Crewcab,60...
Re: What is SA Besto spray and can use on boots
Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:30:50 -0400
Now that I know what this spray is, I thought about putting it on the CV boots to help keep them from cracking. Is...
Short c.v. Axles ?
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:59:47 -0400
Hello rollers, I finally got *Modesto* into a garage here in greater Montreal to repack/replace three torn CV boots. I discovered the boots...
Re: power mirror problem
Historical mailing list - Barb & Scott Stothers
Sun, 14 Sep 2003 16:07:31 -0500
The wiring boots can still be intact and the a wire broken inside. That's what happened to mine.... had to slit the boot...
CV boot seperated
Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:20:02 -0400
One of my CV boots has seperated from the metal flange it connects to (wide end towards tranny.) Can this be but back in...
Re: Lower ball joint boot question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 4 Jul 2023 11:54:55 -0400
...MDT, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> >> Question on lower ball joint boot. >> >> My 84 has a ripped lower ball joint boot. I’m...
Re: Is Lobro a good make for CV joint?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 8 Jan 1997 08:41:33 PDT
> I can get a so called Lobro (umlaut over the first o) CV joint kit > (includes boot, grease, clips etc) for GB#41.12...
CV Boot material question
Historical mailing list - john
Fri, 20 Apr 2001 09:25:56 -0600
Today I received a couple of boot kits for my syncro, and one set of boots are not the typical black pliable material. It...
CV boot material 2WD
Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 10:32:35 -0500
...I installed German Meisterstatz (sp?) CV boots about 1 yr ago and they have torn at the metal collar. Wondering if there is a...
Bleeding clutch system--resolved?
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Mon, 19 Jun 2000 18:07:02 -0700
...Removed smunched boot from MC. Cleaned boot. Repaired hole created by push rod with epoxy glue rated for rubber. Boot reinstalled on MC, MC...
Swing Axle Boot Q's. [Repost]
Historical mailing list - Mike White
Mon, 26 Jun 1995 10:30:00 MST
...Well, I was under the old '57 last night changing the swing axle boots that attach to the transmission. What a bitty to do...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:10:54 -0400
...A properly packed joint will NOT have any grease in or on the boot. After install the boot needs to be vented so that...
Re: cv boot woes
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Sun, 21 Nov 1999 16:37:28 -0800
...Whether that bargain is still available, he probably would have the Genuine boots is solo as well. Life on Genuine boots runs 10 years...
Re: tie rod boots on '91 campmobile
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 28 May 2011 21:58:53 -0700
...tie rod boots on '91 campmobile Thanks to all who replied to this query. I'll get some boots for the tie rod ends...
Re: need to replace boot on steering rack
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:52:58 -0500
...Old boot is off, awaiting arrival of new boot. > > > > Thanks for the suggestions everyone! > > > > - ark > > > > > On Aug 26, 2024, at 6:40 AM, Jim...
Re: Still Confused about Syncro CV Boots
Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 22:14:30 -0500
When I changed my CV boots on my 87 Syncro (still stuck in Flagstaff Arizona but that is another long story!) last spring the...
Re: CV boots--again
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:28:16 -0600
Harold; I know of this boot--I think it may be an outer Jetta boot but not certain. The mechanics at my VW shop...
Re: CV Boot material question
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Fri, 20 Apr 2001 09:05:51 -0700
...CV Boot material question > Today I received a couple of boot kits for my syncro, and one set of > boots are > not the typical...