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CV Maintenance - Re-use old or new Rockford USA boots?
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Tue, 18 Apr 2017 10:26:37 -0600
Hi, I am going to clean and lube the CV joints on my 2wd 1991 Westy. I've heard all sorts of horror stories...
Re: Book time for CV Joint work?
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:52:40 -0400
These numbers should never be posted to the list shortly after a cv-joint battle thread.... -Wes who has new cv joints Dennis Haynes...
CV clean & repack questions
Historical mailing list - wayout
Mon, 16 Apr 2001 23:01:29 -0700
...Im gonna take the axles off my new Vanagon and clean and repack the CV's. Done homework on this in the vanagon and...
Re: Use of standard CV axles on an automatic
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:43:24 +0000
...new CV axles for installation. The mechanic installed the new units and inspected the old CV axles. He said that the inner CV joints...
Re: 90 Westy synchro front wheel noise
Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
Tue, 21 Apr 1998 22:03:07 -0400
...The syncro front inner CV joints are a DIFFERENT part number > and the syncro front outer CV joints are yet another part number. > > Larry...
Re: removed cv clean grease at tranny?
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Fri, 15 Oct 2004 13:50:28 -0500
...Removed cv clean grease at tranny? I have removed the shaft and CVs from right side on auto tranny 85. There is grese at...
[NVC] Need advice on Passat CV joints
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 23:41:32 -0700
...There were no cracks on inner CV boots so I did not think there was any problem with the inner CVs. Now I have...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 30 Jul 2001 10:37:38 -0700
...CV Joints > Hey guys, > > I just got new cv joints and I had a question about them. They are really > stiff and do not...
CV joint hard times
Historical mailing list - Don Williams
Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:10:19 -0800
I just spent a very uncomfortable weekend greasing my CV joints on my 85 Westy. The trouble was aligning the wheel side CV bolts...
Re: CV problem?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sat, 2 May 2009 15:59:49 -0400
Does the parking lot test work on rear drive vehicles? The front wheels may be turned to the lock, but the CV orientation hasn...
Re: diagnosing CV Q's
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 29 Nov 2004 16:09:18 -0700
On 11/29/04 3:07 PM, "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > CV's on their way out will usually make a clicking...
CV Boot replacement...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Sat, 17 Mar 2001 22:57:56 -0800
While under my van replacing the coolant hoses, I was disheartened to note that three of my CV boots are torn at the small...
RE: WTB CV Joint and fr. wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve SD-MS
Thursday, June 20, 1996 4:39PM
...Do these symptoms sound like a CV joint? Absolutely. >Also, Bow Wow wants $80 for the CV and $10.50 for each front wheel...
RE: WTB CV Joint and fr. wheel bearings.
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 20 Jun 1996 13:07:00 -0700 (PDT)
...Do these symptoms sound like a CV joint? Absolutely. >Also, Bow Wow wants $80 for the CV and $10.50 for each front wheel...
Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:51:28 +0000
...Be very careful not to let the CV fall of or the center of the CV slide out because the bearing will also fall...
Re: CV joint binding
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 15:50:48 -0500
Steve, I have found that new CV joints are quite stiff in their movement when new, maybe that's your only problem with the...
Re: CV axel repair
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:46:47 -0700
...I type in CV or CV joint or CV axel > and I get nothing.Can someone please tell me of a couple of sites...
Re: 2.1L running with hole in case
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Wed, 22 Sep 1999 10:29:57 -0700
Jeff Just a thought on your binding VC and trashed CV joint. A couple of years ago I was experiencing a binding VC in...
Re: CV boot seperated
Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:34:12 -0400
"This would be a good time to grease all your CV's" Exactly what I was doing when I discovered the loose boot! Carmadillo...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:18:53 -0600
> > Anyway--the cvs boots I have are the kind where the big end just bolts on. > Anyone have a recommendation for the small end...
Re: What size tool for CV joint removal?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 14 Dec 2004 22:13:52 -0600
The Lobro CV kit contains everything you need to change out a CV. CV itself, new CV boot, a new set of Tri-square...
Size of 12 pointer...Was.. need CV boot bolt spacers
Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
Sun, 20 Feb 2000 22:55:24 -0800
I found a CV Joint tool (12 point) in my tool box... heaven knows what car it worked on (Fiat X1/9?), but it...
Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 12:05:23 -0800
...http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm But I still can not locate the link on the archives about the blue CV boots that are...
Re: clunking from CV????
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 09:17:43 -0500
CV joints on any vehicle can clunk when worn (or if poorly installed or bad to begin with as two were on a vehicle...
Re: rotating cvs and axles from left to right
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Wed, 15 May 2002 14:29:38 -0400
...http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_joint_swap.htm lol, Ben http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_joint_maintenance.htm
Re: 82 auto cv/differential help
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 12:10:47 -0700
...Of course if that happened when the joints were well-worn you'd probably get CV joint noise going in reverse (ball/inner CV...
latest info needed on cv joints
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:14:12 -0400
received this from van cafe and can anybody confirm yes or no? " "We now carry only Lobro cv boot and boot kits which has...
They are the same! (was:Syncro CV Self Destruct)
Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
Mon, 11 May 1998 20:05:53 -0500
...Syncro front CV joints. After uninstalling the front driveshaft out of my 87 Syncro I am now fascinated to realize that at least the...
Re: Funny clunking noise
Historical mailing list - andrewbell
Mon, 6 Aug 2001 09:44:23 -0500
Hey List - I've had a bad CV joint(s) for almost two years. It's almost comical, but every time I start to...
Re: CV Joint Vibration
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:25:24 -0400
Blake, remove them! now! After removal check for dirt in between the CV and the tranny and on the wheel side. I think one...
Same Syncro CV Boots F/R?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Jan 1996 12:15:35 -0800
Are the boots I need for the outside CV joints on my Syncro the same part for front and rear? (I seem to remember...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:06:38 -0700
Not sure if they make a leather boot for type 4 CV joints, but they do make a leather "quick fix" boot: http://www...
Re: Intermittent squeak at a wheel
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 15 Aug 2016 12:09:35 -0700
I did a quick and dirty adding of grease to inboard cvs not long ago. It's been some years but easily less than...
Re: Cheap CVs (was: Re: CV Joints)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Jun 1996 20:16:09 -0400
...I just finished removing & lubeing my CVs this afternoon. YUCK!!! Besides that, I don't feel very confident with these JC Whitney CVs I...
Re: cv joint questions
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 23:32:06 -0600
Clay, usually a CV going bad gives a clunking sound. Give this a try. Get in a big parking lot. Drive your van in...
Re: What is the best grease for CV joints?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:23:37 -0800
...What is the best grease for CV joints? > What is the best grease for CV joints? > > It goes without saying that it is imperative...
Question about Tranny Oil out of the CV
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Sat, 11 Mar 2000 17:27:09 -0800
Hi Gang, I replaced the CVs on the passenger rear of my Syncro where I had been hearing crunch scrapes and wheezes. I figured...
Re: Stripped CV Joint Bolt
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 26 May 2005 09:38:53 -0500
...Loosen the outboard CV - remove the bolts so that the CV can be moved around. Cut the head off the offending bolt at the...
Re: Front Inner Syncro CV Joints Question
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 7 Feb 2001 19:42:07 -0800
...Front Inner Syncro CV Joints Question Ken, as I understand it, the front inner CV can be replaced with the same CV used on...
Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:32:22 -0700
...Here is the CV tool version, the longer thin shank helps clear the CV boot on the ones blocked by the angle of the...
Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:32:45 -0400
...Be very careful not to let the CV fall of or the center of the CV slide out because the bearing will also fall...
Re: CV Joint Vibration
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 05:13:47 -0800
Ben, I went home last night and torqued all the bolts on my CV joints. They were good. I also reved the engine while...
Re: Serious problems with CV reinstall -HELP!
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sun, 2 May 1999 03:14:42 +0200
Marshall, you have to assemble the cvjoint first, then put it on to the axle. Use a socket or pipe that fits on the...
cv joint tips
Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 15:26:28 -0700
Well, whilst doing the clutch on Totoro, I am also repacking all 4 cv's and treating them to new boots. Dose anyone have...
Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:16:10 -0400
Hi folks, One more related question on this repair Can someone tell me the correct torque for the CV bolts when we install the...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:50:28 -0700
Must be why I just keep good CV joint boots in service. They don't make 'em like they used to apparently. Though I...
Re: Searched archives. Missing CV bolt question
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:30:59 -0300
...Missing CV bolt question Hi all. *sigh* Am repacking CV's. After cleaning/inspecting CV parts I found that I have only 10 metal...
Re: used steel bearings
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:39:50 -0700
...I don't think there are any bearings in CV joints - vanagon ones anyway. , but I have many CV joint balls and used CV...
CV Joint cleaning & lubrication
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sun, 7 May 2017 19:26:20 -0600
Hi, I finally got the nerve up to dive into my CV joint's. I couldn't get the CV off the shaft, but...
Re: CV joint questions
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 22 Oct 2002 11:45:45 -0500
...If you've got split CV boots chances are you're getting excessive wear from dirt and moisture. Disassemble only one CV at a...
CV joints. Adding new grease.
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 09:33:52 -0800
I'm going to put some new CV grease in my CV joints not because they are a problem, but for preventative maintenance. I...
Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:36:24 -0500
...I've seen some general comment about Vanagon CVs loosing grease and always thought that my CVs lost grease too. It does seem strange...
Re: CV joint rotation ?
Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:01:34 -0400
...But, you must realize, switching the CVs is a temporary solution. I have found that once the CV's start clicking, its only a...
Re: cv questions
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 13 Sep 2003 09:46:19 -0700
...i am looking for some front cv wisdom here and some basic cv knowledge. thanks for any help jason
Re: cv joint tips
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:16:09 -0700
...on CV parts. If present, a new CV is needed. Coveralls are needed! GOOD latex gloves (blue kind.... heavy duty.... can't recall name...
Re: CV switching
Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
Thu, 18 Feb 1999 12:15:51 -0600
Joe, When the CV's started to go on my '84 GL, I swapped them and they were fine for another three years till...
Re: CV Joint Replacement Quotes
Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
Thu, 7 Feb 2002 23:40:45 -0800
I had one CV replaced (new German unit) and the other 4 serviced at H&R Motors in Santa Barbara. The labor was $90...
SF CV Joint? Update
Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
Thu, 1 Oct 2009 19:33:41 -0700
Greased and retorqued the clackety CV joint while at our camping spot. I carry a torque wrench and CV lube with the rest of...
Re: CV joint compatibility?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 23 Sep 1997 11:29:35 -0400
> I have an 85 vanagon with a very unhappy CV joint that > needs to be replaced ASAP. I have an old one I pulled...
Re: Question: ...releasing clutch and *CLUNK-INK noise occurs
Historical mailing list
Sat, 21 Jun 1997 09:08:36 -0400 (EDT)
The clucking noise is in mine to if its a ding then I believe its the cv's in the drivetrain. I havent figured...