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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...
Rear CV joints
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:54:21 -0500
Is there anything difficult to removing the rear CV joints on a 87' Syncro? I will be just removing the old and putting in...
Re: Sounds Like a Bad CV joint? Keeping the old shaft.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Feb 2014 08:05:16 -0500
...Sounds Like a Bad CV joint? If the axles you have on there now are the original,� you might want to do yourself a...
Re: CV Joint Question
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:57:39 -0400
At 09:29 PM 4/18/2011, Richard Koerner wrote... >Read this article >http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_16_9/cv...
cv joint advice?
Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:52:39 -0700
so i've gone through more cv joints than i think is appropriate. i've got 2.0 aba engine setup and manual tranny...
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...
Flipping Axles to Maximize CV Joint Wear
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:48:09 -0700
...I've tried every combination of CV, joint, axle A, B, C & D to find it and I'm drawing a blank. Did anyone...
CV joint question and success!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:05:26 -0400
OK folks, My question is, Does the groove around the outer edge of the CV joint indicate direction of placement? I ask because on...
Re: Rear End Vibrations
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:23:07 +0000
FWIW, I too had a shake or shudder on acceleration and it was indeed the cv joints. I was also getting the occasional clunk...
Re: HELP!! CV Joints!!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 15:22:32 -0700
...HELP!! CV Joints!! > Hi all: > > I removed the CV joint that was full of transmission oil that I wrote > about last time in order...
Re: 924 cv joints
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:01:02 -0700
...What determines the > maximum > > running angle of a cv joint? BTW does anyone know > > where that info about articulation (22 vs 17 deg) > > comes...
Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:26:57 -0700
...I do get about 3 CV joints well full of grease from almost two full 14 oz 'grease gun' tubes of Moly-graph. then...
Re: CV Joint Advice
Historical mailing list
Sat, 15 Apr 1995 23:08:47 +0600
>One of the inner CV joints from my Synchro is sitting on the kitchen counter. > >Thanks. Dan > Yikes! On the kitchen counter? I would...
A couple of CV joint questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 2 Jul 1999 16:40:16 -0700
...Took my new CV joints and bare drive shafts to a shop to have them pressed on. (Should've just banged them on myself...
Re: CV Joints Thrust bearing (Jetta)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Nov 1996 16:23:00 -0800
...Now I have to start looking for some good replacement CV joints...back to the archives. Pat ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: CV Joints Thrust bearing...
CV Joint Bad 87GL: Questions??
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Tue, 11 Nov 1997 18:34:05 -0600
Volks, All Vanagons Sick! Need Help! Our 87 GL has developed a clunk clunk on the right rear CV joint while accelerating and decelerating...
Re: (rear) cv joint (again...)
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:28:18 -0500
...The lobro cv joints have two sides: on one side, the inner race is totally flat. On the other, the inner race has an...
CV Joint Swapping
Historical mailing list - David R. Paterson
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 19:48:16 -0500
Hey V-List, I recall a thread a while ago about swapping CV Joints to get more life out of them. I can't...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 30 Jul 2001 15:22:08 -0400
> I just got new cv joints and I had a question about them. They are really > stiff and do not move around that well...
Re: weeping tranny seal at cv joint
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:27:38 -0500
This was just discussed about 2 days ago, look for posts about "lubing cv joints, struck oil," particularly the replies by Dennis Haynes. -- Sam...
Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 08:22:49 -0700
...2004 6:49 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer? Now I...
Cheap CVs (was: Re: CV Joints)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Jun 1996 16:45:54 -0600
I bought CV joints from Trans-form for my '71. They were billed as "heavy duty", were realtively cheap, and have worked fine. You...
Syncro left/right axle swap?
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Fri, 30 May 1997 20:46:23 -0400
...Does this mean that when swapping I must also rotate left for right outer CV joint (i.e.: keep the outer CV joints outboard...
CV Joint vs Wheel Bearing noises....?
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Tue, 3 May 2005 08:11:23 -0700
...I suspect a CV Joint going bad...but what are the signs (noises) of a Wheel Bearing going bad? Cheers! Kevin __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo...
Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 11:48:41 -0400
...It keeps the tranny fluid from getting into the CV joint. Often it dislodges and the resulting leak dilutes the grease in the CV...
Speaking of CV Joints ...
Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
Fri, 16 May 2003 11:03:27 -0400
...Can I use bearing grease to service the CV joints or must I use CV joint blessed grease??? Danke. Jorge '85 Clunking Weekender (Betsy...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 10:57:17 +1000
...CV Joints > >Hey guys, > >I just got new cv joints and I had a question about them. They are really >stiff and do not...
'82 Westy saved!
Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:33:16 EST
Thanks to all those list members for their help with my 88 Jetta drive shaft/CV joint R & R. The 12 point 8mm did...
cv joint service (cv-2?)
Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
Thu, 5 Feb 2004 13:11:11 -0500
I plan to service my cv joints in the near future. Have members had success with Red Line cv-2? Other (better?) suggestions? Thanks...
Re: Didn't know there was two different CV joints.
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Wed, 22 Dec 2004 11:01:47 -0600
...I didn't know the number of groves in the CV joints were different. >>> Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> 12/22/04 10:24...
Re: New mystery. Faint rumble from right side of van
Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
Sat, 9 Mar 2002 11:28:46 -0800
...Front, middle of van or rear? Right >front might mean wheel bearing? Right rear might mean a CV joint going bad. > A CV joint...
Re: Rear End Vibrations
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:09:04 -0400
It does not seem likely that a bad CV joint would cause pulsing in your brake pedal. Typically it is caused by a warped...
Re: CV advice needed
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 27 Nov 1996 01:16:30 -0400
At 10:19 PM 11/26/96 -0600, you wrote: >That clacking noise comes from a worn bearing in the CV joint, repacking >will...
Re: CV joints - anyone tried OE brand?
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:02:48 -0700
...If you buy these CV joints, buy good quality new bolts or use your old ones. The joints themselves looked ok to me, but...
Re: Half shaft removal
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:56:57 -0400
...Got all the bolts out, and the cv joint separated >> from the wheel. Am stuck on getting the inner cv joint removed from the...
Re: CV joints
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sun, 7 Dec 1997 02:48:23 -0600
I've been told you can get the cv joint balls and cages TOO clean. I'd be more worried about making sure the...
Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
Historical mailing list - William
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 09:49:19 -0400
...09:11:47 -0400 To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer? > If you...
Re: Friday Jetta "knuckle" problem (No real Vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - k1cajun
Fri, 21 Apr 2000 02:20:37 -0500
...Neal wrote: > < Jetta CV joint story snipped > > Another odd CV story is that I asked the Olds dealer about repacking the > CV joints on...
Re: Rear End Vibrations
Historical mailing list - orin
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:49:55 -0600
...Sounds like I shouldn't be worrying as much about the CV joints. Larry, I believe the wheels are balanced. When I had the...
Re: Front Inner Syncro CV Joints Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 7 Feb 2001 22:37:59 -0500
...Front Inner Syncro CV Joints Question Had a question about the inner front CV joints for a Syncro Vanagon. A customer of mine insists...
Re: WTB CV joint "backing plate"
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:48:26 -0500
...need the reinforcing or backing plate that goes under the bolts of a > vanagon CV joint. > Does anyone have one to sell? > > Thanks, > > Jim > >
Re: Funny clunking noise
Historical mailing list - andrewbell
Mon, 6 Aug 2001 09:39:04 -0500
Clicking or clunking? It sounds like a CV joint from what you're describing, but CV joints on Vanagons the noise is more of...
Re: Stripped CV Joint Bolt
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Thu, 26 May 2005 11:52:20 -0400
...Stripped CV Joint Bolt > One of the 12-point CV joint bolts on the transmission is stripped. Can't > get a good hold on...
Re: rotating cvs and axles from left to right
Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
Thu, 16 May 2002 09:22:19 -0700
Just a comment on the second site (cv_joint_maintenance). At the top Ben suggests using a shaved down 7mm Allen head for jamming...
CV Joint position
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 5 Aug 2014 14:29:31 -0700
Hi all, I'm getting ready to re-lubricate and re-boot my 105,000 mile CV Joints on my 1990 WB Westy. I...
Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:56:14 -0400
At 11:27 AM 4/19/2011, Steven Johnson wrote: >like to know what is the best grease to use for CVs? CV joint...
WTB: 71 bus used/good CV joints
Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
Thu, 13 Jul 1995 15:07:44 -0400 (EDT)
Anybody have good used CV joints that would fit my '71 bus (man. Aug. '70)? My best offer so far is $25 each. I...
quick cv question
Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
Tue, 8 Jun 1999 09:20:29 -0700
I have a quick CV joint question If I turn left the clicking noise increases, but if I turn right it is barely heard...
Noisy rear wheel bearing or CV joint
Historical mailing list - michael johnson
Mon, 2 Sep 2002 22:14:28 -0700
...Any ideas on how to isolate the noise short of tearing it apart again?? I suspect the CV joint but you never know. gatorxray...
Replacing CV joints
Historical mailing list - David Yates
Thu, 15 Sep 2005 18:57:04 +1000
I'm replacing my CV joints with LOBRO ones. Can anyone tell me please whether the one groove or the three grooves face the...
Re: My first Subi ride
Historical mailing list - Jon D. Patton
Thu, 3 May 2007 20:05:34 -0400
A CV joint for 39.95, a speedometer cable for 29.95, your wife holding the speedometer cable and the cv joint, while you...
cv joints ... another possible source
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 06 Apr 94 12:33:56 CDT
...and, since you guys would never get around to calling :) -- he says that YES the 68-79 Bus cv joints ARE the same as...
Re: CV Joint Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:31:45 -0400
...CV Joint Question Hi Folks, My issue started out as a shudder on acceleration, but last night I noticed a clunking sound as I...
Re: CV joints/Axle options
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:33:24 -0400
Chris, You want to get the OEM GKN CV Joints, and repack with Red Line grease! As for boots, the GKN boots are OEM...
Re: known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - jbange
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:18:01 -0700
...CV joints, and we all need replacing. (I suppose it's more of a "clunk-clunk" than a "knock knock" with the CV joints...
(rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Fri, 24 Feb 2006 21:36:56 -0500
...I was changing my rear shocks, and I noticed my driver side rear cv joint has a tear. What should I do about this...
Re: CV joint
Historical mailing list - Leon
Sat, 14 Aug 2004 16:33:04 -0700
...There are pictures and > descriptions of the correct assembly of a CV joint. This should tell > and show you what you need. > > Sam > -- Using...
Re: ERROR Re: [Syncro] Heavy Duty Rear Axels/CVs (108mm), Factory
Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
Sun, 7 Jan 2001 20:13:17 -0800
...4988] but the correct EKTA factory part number for the 16" cv joint > 431 498 103 C as Per pointed out. Possibly the difference...
Re: HELP!! CV Joints!!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 00:21:28 -0500
...HELP!! CV Joints!! Hi all: I removed the CV joint that was full of transmission oil that I wrote about last time in order...
Re: CV joint preference?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 6 Sep 2013 16:36:49 -0700
...Spendy but last just fine for me. > Getting decent CV joint boots seems to be an issue these days. Recent > big thread on that...