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• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 08:17:58 -0400
  Mike Miller wrote: > Outer pad on my left front brake is wearing at a much faster rate than the > others. '85 or older or...
• Re: Front wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 02:01:35 -0400
  ...Is there anything else that should be done at the same time? Oh, the >$140 >covers the inner and outer bearings on the bad...
• Re: Brake Help Please!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 15:16:48 -0800
  ...Rust can form between the inner face of the drum and the outer face of the hub, "glueing" one to the other. Hit the...
• CV joint assembly inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 16:31:43 -0700
  ...One of the joints was already apart, as in the outer race had fallen out, and so I started with it. I cleaned it...
• Re: Puzzler: Why Do Syncro Front/Outer Boots Differ by year?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 09:01:28 -0800
  ...I have a spare boot kit, but now am afraid that I cannot use it because this spare outer front boot kit might be...
• Re: Syncro Hub
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:14:24 -0400
  ...It turned out to be worn out outer cv joints. Had about 130K miles on them. I couldn't tell which side so replaced...
• snapped off cv/axle bolts in rear axle hub shaft
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 May 1999 02:24:58 EDT
  how do you get out bolts that have snapped off flush in the rear axle (outer CV bolts) ? any ideas? thanks chris
• Re: [NVC] Need advice on Passat CV joints
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:41:58 -0700
  ...I'm guessing a little, but I'm pretty sure, it's most likely the outer CV's wear before the inners. Cheers, Neil...
• Re: snapped off cv/axle bolts in rear axle hub shaft
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 28 May 1999 02:30:16 -0400
  ...If it IS tight, then I would remove the half-shaft (probably out already?) then remove the large outer axle nut, and push the...
• Oil filler tube HELP
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 13:49:20 -0300
  ...SOOOOO How do I separate the outer plastic tube from the metal tube that bolts to the engine. I know that the inner plastic...
• Re: ecode h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 12 May 2005 09:34:06 -0700
  ...The outer 7" round lights (and their required mounting buckets) usually have to be procured separately when you get the SA grill (busdepot SA...
• Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:03:49 -0800
  ...both tie rod outer ends are RH threads correct? (sure looks like it) I have a spare steering rack and could try swapping tie...
• Re: Same Syncro CV Boots F/R?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 20:17:10 -0500
  ...inners and rear inners and outers on the Syncro are all the same as the inners and outers (CV joint and boot) on all...
• Re: Front door window rubbers (lower window scrapers) inners same as outers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:32:00 EDT
  ...ps, like i said before, the inner scrapers are the same as the outer ones..so just get some good used inner scrapers.. they...
• Body Parts
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 15 Jul 2022 23:53:06 -0600
  Hey DaveB,, How You B Check out these guys maybe > https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/251809502r-outer-front-wheel-arch-right.html https://www2...
• Re: 4 headlite grille?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 09:28:44 -0500
  ...One kit includes the grill, emblem, and inner lights, but not outer lights. This is best if you have a pre-1986 Vanagon, as...
• Re: No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 2
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 20:14:00 -0700
  ...I assume the problem isn't the headlight switch. > > The passenger-side outer/inner headlights and turnsignals are grounded to the chassis behind the...
• 1st/reverse brake plate assembly
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Mon, 6 Jun 2016 12:24:41 -0700
  ...Or is it my AT? Specifically, they have five pairs of inner/outer splined plates, where mine has four pairs, and they have that...
• Re: CV article now available - I'm confused (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 12:39:48 -0700
  ...Now my index and pinky > fingers played the role of the outer hub of the CV joints and the wires > played the role of...
• Re: Front heat always!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 14 May 2008 10:38:12 -0700
  ...There is about a 2 inch piece of inner cable that has to slide back into the outer cable, pushing the heater valve closed...
• Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 22:13:44 -0700
  Outer pad on my left front brake is wearing at a much faster rate than the others. Replaced it twice in 10k miles. Caliper...
• Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:39:46 +0000
  ...on removing the outer 46mm nut on the axle, yada, yada, yada. He says this is the "short version" of how to do this...
• Re: Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:30:13 -0500
  ...Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints > > Well, I did it to myself (someone even cautioned me about this) , back > between Christmas...
• Front end noises
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 08:54:25 -0700
  ...The noise came on about 500km after the front left steering knuckle was changed, outer bearings on both wheels were changed and everything regreased...
• Re: Pilot Bearing/Outer Race Removal -- 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:56:38 -0800
  ...Now I.m faced with removal of the outer race. There's not > > enough of a lip for a puller to catch. Any BTDT...
• Re: Syncro-Tech. front axle Question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 19:38:30
  ...front axle Question > > >> When installing the outer front CV joint into the wheel >> hub Bentley wants the splines to be lock compounded to the...
• [Fwd: expected lifespan of syncro front outer CVs]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 14:08:03 -0700
  ...I replaced the outer passenger side CV at 130KM. The inboard CV on the same side was starting to show wear at that time...
• Re: Front Inner Syncro CV Joints Question
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 11:43:07 -0500
  ...Rabbits have 90mm joints and Vanagons have 100mm joints. > >the outers are the outers and that's it..But the inners...I BELIEVE that...
• split thrust shim?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:37:51 -0700
  ...The only problem is that one of the shims was split due to a previous engine mis-assembly of the outer thrust washer. I...
• Re: Inner round SA headlights mounitng?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 16:09:31 -0500
  ...mounting position then put the SA grille on using just the outer pins. you then move the inner light to center it in its...
• Easy CV joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 08:24:09 -0400
  I just replaced one of my outer CV joints. It went so well I thought I would write about it. Seems like we always...
• Re: Need late model sliding door outer handle.
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 16:03:30 -0800
  ...Need late model sliding door outer handle. Anyone have one? My son finally broke mine after 2 years telling him not to pull out...
• Re: Windshield Sunshade Smackdown!
  Historical mailing list - David
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:34:48 -0500
  Definitely like the ultimate outer covers, but alas, I'm a poor engineer who can barely afford to maintain my Vanagon amidst all the...
• 1982 Diesel--Outer CV Joint, Right Side
  Historical mailing list - I. Stewart
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 20:22:36 -0800
  -- Has anyone had this experience? Four studs came loose, the other two broke (while driving!!). Any idea what would cause this? Donna @donnavw@pacebell...
• Re: Scary Front shaking '90 syncro westie
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 13:47:05 -0900
  ...I got out and looked under the front to see our left outer Cv joint had grenaded. As it was 5:30PM on a...
• Ben McCafferty on CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 16:06:51 -0700
  ...In other words, the left outer becomes right outer, and the left inner becomes the right inner. As before, flip your hands over to...
• Re: Body Parts
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:04:50 -0600
  ...Body Parts > > Hey DaveB,, How You B > > Check out these guys maybe > > > https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/251809502r-outer-front-wheel-arch-right.html...
• Eurovan Door gasket falling apart @#!&*!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 03 Jul 1996 17:07:22 GMT
  ...From looking at it, it appears to be two pieces -- an inner and outer piece -- glued together to make one assembly. The outer piece...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 10:03:23 -0500
  ...If you have H4 outer lights, then you should already have excellent low beams. I run 130/90 bulbs in my outers, 100 in...
• For sale: Manual Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 15:56:58 EDT
  ...Good boots, good tie rods, outer tie rod ends are useable, but should be replaced. $50 + shipping from zip code 15905. George
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:50:51 -0700
  re The outer wheel bearings are fairly inexpensive. So I think I am going to have them replaced. I am going to assume that...
• Re: Front wheel bearing differences
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:34:10 -0700
  It's because the early outer front wheel bearings are prone to wear out a bit. The inners are the same .. the outer wheel...
• Re: * How Do I Clean Westy Pop-Top? (outer surfaces) *
  Historical mailing list - {USER_FIRSTNAME} {USER_LASTNAME}
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 22:06:11 -0700
  ...Friday, November 05, 1999 10:04 PM Subject: * How Do I Clean Westy Pop-Top? (outer surfaces) * > Hi, > > What's the best/safest way...
• Re: Rough running, black smoke, running rich, no idle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 00:30:20 -0500
  ...There is the inner signal wire and the outer shield which is connected to the chassis. You want to strip the wire end so...
• cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 07 Jul 94 14:05:20 CDT
  ...aha! i've wondered about that for a long time! if the outer joints (wheels) are re-positioned at the transmission ends, it would...
• Re: Headlamp adjusters
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 17:37:48 -0500
  ...I need the passennger side upper outer plastic thing. Neither of my headlamps have anything in the outer lower hole. Is that normal? I...
• Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:49:28 -0700
  ...strips at the bottom of the front door windows that seal the water out, kind of] left and right outer strips? Mike in Marin
• Re: CV-Joints question (Friday Explanation)
  Historical mailing list - rack
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 00:06:56 -0800
  ...I was sure they were something the astronauts smoked in outer space to reach high orbit. %-) sorry Ronagon
• Re: CV joint repair?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 14:43:31 -0800
  ...I rounded out > two of the allen head bolts on the outer CV. Of course it was the outer > one; the inner ones you...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:37:56 -0500
  ...There should not be too much play on these outers. The inners take up all the axle length changes as the suspension travels-turns...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:18:32 -0500
  ...When I > move the shaft, it will move left to right about a quarter inch and I can > hear it clank inside the outer...
• Re: locating my water/oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:08:07 -0700
  ...That's super creative to make your own outer rubber watergaskets. That is of of course , only part of the sealing. almost all other...
• Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 12:08:29 -0500
  ...vgon are the same distance apart from > L outer face of rim to R outer as the wheels on a vgon i have w...
• Re: CV & Axle for a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 22:34:28 +0100
  ...The front inner CV is > also the same as the rear. > > However the front outer CV is a totally different animal. On VolksCafe's...
• Slider door (early version) outer handle getting loose
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:59:33 -0700
  Easy fix? Early version slider door, outside handle is loose, can't turn it far enough to open the door. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
• headlight lens needed
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 19:47:55 -0700
  I need a LH(drivers) outer(low beam) headlight lens for my 87 westy. Anyone have a good used one they would like to...
• 85 vanagon rocker panels
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 13 May 2007 08:47:30 -0500
  I am searching for left rocker panels, inner and outer, for my 85 Westy. The usual sources, e.g. Bus Depot, are out. Does...
• Sticking Heater Cables - The cure
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:47:34 +0100
  ...The 'curtain wire' outer cable would just stretch as I pushed the inner cable. The cables are made in Italy as VW do not...
• I Need a Syncro Drive shaft!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jun 1997 11:22:36 -0400 (EDT)
  Hey, all- I just blew my front right outer CV joint and need to get a replacement shaft or outer joint, quick! I promised...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 21:40:02 -0700
  ...For me, the simplest mental image is to picture a string cut and fit to the inner circumference, being then strung along outer circumference...