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• Re: gas :(
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 18 May 2012 21:29:20 -0700
  ...You get alcohol and 'gas' to boot. BenT
• Re: roof rack vs. trailer
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:20:48 -0500
  ...to pay a toll.. > and the people that work in the toll booths.. > breathing all that exhaust .. > now that is DUMB and very �Dysfunctional ! >
• Re: CV boot or axle?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:13:11 -0700
  That's what I was thinking - would love to own the local glass shop in Jeff's neighbourhood! :-) On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at...
• Let's talk 1991 Syncro shift linkage.
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 13:21:48 -0600
  ...The tube had a boot on it, which has become dislodged. Is this critical? Any one know where I can find out what part...
• Re: Vannonball run, anyone???
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 10:38:05 -0700
  ...There was the moto event that went from Austin TX to a phone booth in Sandyeggo. First rider to call won. Any route any...
• Re: Solvent / Chemical Guru needed - Sikaflex-227 removal
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 12:03:01 -0700
  ...i know it worked for sticking pilots boots > >to the floor in F16's during vietnam :). > > > BZZZTT...thank you for playing BUT the F...
• Has anyone rebuilt their Power Steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:26:48 -0400
  ...251-498-020 Power Steering Rack Rebuild Seal Kit, Vanagon 1980 to 1991 $105.00 251-498-831A Boot Set, Left & Right, Steering Rack...
• Re: A pesky air leak
  Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
  Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:26:14 -0400
  ...However, the impetus for changing out the intake runner gaskets and boots is due to a bad stumble when the engine is under load...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 18:21:28 -0400
  ...Once the boot is free you can follow the two wires down to two fast-on type terminals which you will not disturb. These...
• Re: Reman. Half Shaft---an Oxymoron???
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 10:40:24 -0400
  ...Also the boots > will be universal $2 cheapies that will not last. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:44:57 -0700
  See what happens when you don’t read all the way through… Please ignore previous post. You’re talking about the c-clip that...
• Re: Part
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 11:35:35 -0700
  ...on his 76 912E and someone else who claims its the boot cover for his Harley's headlight. Steve Engel 87 Syncro -------------------------------------------- On Sat...
• Re: H4 Rectangular Eurospec Headlights For '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 18:32:12 -0600
  ...It does not include the boot or bulb. Pmail if interested. Steve SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers.com 888-797-5994 - orders 636-337...
• Re: CV Service and Repair Rates
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 8 May 2009 08:35:00 -0400
  Hi Michael, If the $69 covers checking and repacking all the boots, I'd go that route. This sounds like good preventive maintenance since...
• Re: Sachs Clutch Database Found in UK For Vanagons (awsome database)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 00:17:22 -0600
  ...I now know most of a saloon's parts, from the wings to the boot! Larry
• Re: Linkage
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 10:53:15 -0700
  Remove rubber boot first and see what's going on there. It may be just loose setscrew in collar holding spring in right place...
• Re: I hate myself and want to die
  Historical mailing list - wayne marek
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 10:14:23 -0800
  ...Remember it's always the rust you can't see that gets(bites)you in the end(bootocks). Wayne __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Find a...
• 1986 Vanagon GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 18:11:49 -0600
  ...All new CV joints and boots. Aiwa MP3-CD player with dual subs and 4 component speakers. Good Michelin tires. New plugs, wires, cap...
• Re: Rounded CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 14:36:38 -0400
  ...Bill ------------------------------ So I decided it was time to repack the CV joints and replace the torn boots. Got under the beast with a jack...
• Re: Shift linkage troubles
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 16:35:11 -0800
  the boot is easily manufactured.... get a bicycle inner tube, pair of sissors and two zip ties and 2 13mm wrenches, rag and grease...
• Weekender for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 08:43:45 EST
  ...including ac rebuild and conversion, clutch, alternator, starter, ball joints, cv boot, fuel pump, fuel lines, water pump, hoses, master cyllinder, slave cyllinder.� Repair...
• Weekender for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 06:57:02 EST
  ...including ac rebuild and conversion, clutch, alternator, starter, ball joints, cv boot, fuel pump, fuel lines, water pump, hoses, master cyllinder, slave cyllinder.� Repair...
• Engine cleaner / Nokians
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL POPE
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 18:28:56 +0000
  ...Just over 1000 miles- have been getting the Westy ready just need to replace cv boots on 1 axle and should be good to...
• Re: Heater bellows?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 16:20:50 -0700
  ...in the engine bay, I have only seen one with the boot. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
  ...Removed and replaced Axle CV Joints with 4 OEM-GKN, lube with > Red-Line, replaced CV Boots (4). > > . Sandblasted and painted rear Axles with...
• Re: 88 Vanagon with Power Windows, No Power to Switches - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:46:39 -0400
  Robert, what Ken said ! OK, so here's my trick for getting access to the wires in that boot between the door and body...
• Vanagon List Specials- AFM, air boot, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 10:32:06 -0500
  ...I still have some of the 1.9l Air Intake boots for $49 (list special price). Several list members have taken advantage of this...
• Re: CV Joint Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:31:32 -0400
  ...CV Joint Vibration >> >> >> > Hi everyone, >> > >> > I installed a new half-shaft (2 CV joints, 2 boots, and shaft) on >> the >> driver >> > side of my...
• Syncro vibration
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 09:12:40 EDT
  ...I do see one torn CV joint boot on the RH outer rear drive shaft. I am going to replace this boot and may...
• NO POLITICS ON THE LIST was: Crowded at the polls today
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 08:47:05 -0800
  ...They're quiet. > You hardly notice them there in booth with you. > > With names like Smith, Jones, Brown, Gonzales, Nakamoto, Chan, Begay, > and others...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:10:43 -0700
  ...get the rubber boot out of the way .. I recall 22mm perhaps .. it's very important to hold the rack from twisting with a...
• Re: I had to reboot my '66!!! [f]
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 09:52:46 -0700 (PDT)
  ...fastboot(1) skips the disk checks on the way up, cutting down the boot time considerably. See also fasthalt(1) and format(1) Thom...
• Re: RE : Gerry Skerbitz's fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Aug 1996 04:40:41 -0400
  ...capacity to boot.....listen up vanagoners....more reserve. Anyway it was a cheap fix...$15.00 vs. $440.00. Ed Berroth 84 Westy Wolf...
• Re: Power steering Fluid for '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Nov 1996 12:41:10 -0500
  ...If there is any fluid sittiing in or leaking through the boots, the rack will need to be repaired or repalced. Dennis
• Reman. Half Shaft---an Oxymoron???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 14:37:09 -0400
  ...Add new grease, $10.00 worth of new boots and bolts, pop them back on a half shaft and sell them as remanufactured! What...
• Re: GERMAN source for VW parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 14:35:16 -0400
  ...Regards, --Jeff Strickrott 82 Westy, South Florida Tom Young wrote: > Hi all: > > I'm looking for the boot the covers the guide pin/rear...
• Re: non-starting vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 15:00:58 -0600
  ...There is usually a boot that fits over it to protect it from salt water and corrosion. Earlier vans had a more conventional flat...
• Re: AAA card
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Wed, 12 May 2004 12:10:48 -0700
  ...I make it a habit to stop at the "Welcome to (insert state name here)" booths and kiosks. They usually have free maps and...
• Re: Large green wire
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 23:32:57 -0400
  ...The wire terminates in a male spade and has a large boot starting behind the spade (the spade is exposed) with a part number...
• Re: SNAP! Zrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! (sheared CV axle shaft)
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 14:39:45 -0700
  ...that I already am, please note these axles come assembled with boots on (just add grease and install). I do recall one report of...
• Re: GOOP
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:28:19 -0500
  ...wrote: > i have used this stuff to fix cracked air intake boots, rubber > hoses, etc.. > its called "GOOP" Automotive sealant should be availably at...
• Re: More Conversion motor rap.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:35:31 -0700
  ...like 45 MPG in Atlanta traffic and plenty of pep to boot are you surprised? John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM> wrote: The reason diesels...
• Re: Catalina 2500 Awning Installation
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 9 May 2000 19:29:26 EDT
  ...For the same reason, I coated most of the lower bracket (except for the clamp screw area and the existing rubber boot) with a...
• Re: Small successes first Axle in
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:42:54 -0700
  ...And I help a friend do the same on my bus to fix the ever failing cv boots. > > Today I solo removed and replaced...
• Re: Average Cost
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 01:42:23 -0400
  ...For the boots the "book" gives .7 hour for remove and replace each axle assembly. Add another .7 hour to replace the joints/boots...
• Volksfest '99 VW SHOW this SAT. near Harrisburg/ Hershey , Pa
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 10:16:58 EDT
  ...PA Turnpike Exit 20 (Lebanon-Lancaster - Route 72) After Toll Booth turn Left onto Route 72 North On Rt.72 North stay in Left...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:41:13 -0400
  Hey, got a source for Auto Axles from LoBro? I could get the boots from Chris at T# add the good used or new...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 17:01:32 -0400
  ...I installed > EMPI Boot kits on both my 84s afterwards and they have lasted 7 to 8 years > now with no cracks or rips...
• Success and clunk question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 1 Jul 2022 14:27:44 -0400
  OK, Both axles with new boots replaced. Took van out for a ride. After about 4 miles the lifters pumped up and the van...
• Re: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:00:11 -0400
  ...of the parts mentioned....also an axle, front outer CV, CV boots, hose > clamps of all sizes....minus a blown engine, I've been...
• Re: A FLAPS question?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 13 May 2012 12:50:41 -0600
  That's what I was planning on,Im needing struts for rear hatch,boots for steering rack and an alternator and maybe a starter...
• Rear End Rumble
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:25:13 -0400
  ...added grease recently, using a nozzle under the lip of each boot. All advice much appreciated. Kevin 84 Westfalia 1.9 A/T (for...
• Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:20:02 -0700
  that's what I used. I have a big tube of it :) I like to keep my stopcocks unstuck. but jeez guys, i dropped...
• steering rack R & R.
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 20:02:14 -0800
  ...I haven't seen it yet, but he says the boots are shredded, fluid is leaking and it makes a screeching noise when you...
• '87 syncro for sale!
  Historical mailing list - Bernhard Schnurr
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 14:05:21 -0400
  ...cv boots, drive shaft, oxygen sensor, battery, alternator and belts,... Regular tune-ups and oil changes (synthetic) Complete maintenance records available Full size bed...
• Re: Halogen H4 Transplants
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 12:14:29 EST
  ...They comes with the housing, and a rubber boot for the back of the light. They do not come with bulbs or the city...
• Re: AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 14:07:04 -0800
  ...William > At 04:46 PM 1/20/2002, developtrust wrote: > >Rather than glue the boot back on the AFM I'm inclined to tape...
• Re: E-bay Scam Trend (Caveat emptor)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:26:24 +1200
  ...highest bidder to >sell at an inflated price (off-line to boot) Realestate agents here do this at house auctions. It's not even...
• Transmission CV Joint Seals
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin E. Beasley
  Tue, 27 May 2003 16:46:52 -0400
  ...the passengers side seeming to come from the bottom of the boot. Now, it could be that oil is leaking from my shifter shaft...
• Re: midas,mieneke?anyone ever try em
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 22:58:26 EDT
  ...To boot, they also welded a crack in one of my pipes. Nice folks. > That is my experience as well. They generally provide me...