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• Re: Vanagain Rant/New Intake Boot
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 19:52:44 -0400
  ...Vanagain Rant/New Intake Boot A couple weeks ago that stinky, rotten Ken Wilford posted a special on 1.9L intake boots. I quickly...
• Re: Lower ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 2 Jul 2023 23:30:03 -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: last call for axle cleaning suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 16:30:12 +1100
  ...This will give you the nice neat interface between boot and shaft. To paint after the boot is on will inevitably lead to some...
• Re: 87 Synchro CV Boots
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 22:16:23 -0700
  > I just bought and '87 Synchro, and an outboard front CV boot let go the > first day (did I turn a corner too tight...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:53:52 -0700
  ...But the manual does not show >> clamps on the inner part of boots on the rear axles. >> >> alistair >> >> >> >> >> On
• Re: Torn bellows boot
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 02:43:23 EDT
  ...whats that? i ~assume~ he is trying to befuddle you regarding a cracked boot on your power steering rack.. at any rate, the boot...
• Re: bellows boot follow -up q
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 11:33:25 EDT
  In a message dated 8/25/99 7:38:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jpeterruch@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Should the linkage that the boot...
• Re: Still Confused about Syncro CV Boots
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 14:06:39 -0800
  ...This boot looks more like > a Jetta > Outter boot (clamp both ends with metal clamps onto the shaft and CV > joints > themselves). Does anyone...
• Sad Syncro (CV Blues)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Perry
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 14:31:34 +0100
  ...Two weeks ago I took my Syncro for its 2 yearly test and it failed on a defective front outer driveshaft boot. In deciding...
• Re: Air Intake Boot syncro/non-syncro 2.1l (different?)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 13:02:33 EST
  ...The 2.1l 2wd intake boot pn is 025 129 627L and lists for $57.50 (I sell this for $45) The 2.1l...
• Re: No Go on CV Boot R&R
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 10:34:54 EDT
  ...It really depends on how long the boot was torn and whether the CV was damaged. Also take the time factor into it. R...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:21:03 -0400
  ...Ball joint/tie rod boots, strut mounts, window seals, you name it. Makes you wonder sometimes when the OE stuff will go 25 years...
• Re: Puzzler: Why Do Syncro Front/Outer Boots Differ by year?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 16:18:05 -0500
  ...Since the fiche stipulates that the F boots are F 24-K-119 058> then it appears you are selling 87 boots to customers...
• Same Syncro Boots? NO! (and
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  5 Jan 1996 20:19:28 U
  ...Time:7:49 PM OFFICE MEMO Same Syncro Boots? NO! (and $$'s) Date:1/5/96 Thanks to all who responded to my query...
• Re: CV Maintenance - Re-use old or new Rockford USA boots?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Apr 2017 16:43:50 -0700
  I'm looking for used OEM boots just to have a supply. These boots flex a bazillion times every few thousand miles, and if...
• Resending message about CV boots
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:18:39 +0000
  Dear Van Types I recently found that the boots on my new CVs look "wet" (This is on an '85 with manual transaxle). I...
• Re: Air Intake Boot clamp/seal question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:45:04 -0500
  ...Air Intake Boot clamp/seal question I have a 1984 Vanagon Camper. My air intake boot keeps slipping off of the connection on the...
• Disk brake guide pin boots
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:03:35 -0400
  ...Does anyone have a source for these boots? I’m striking out every place I look. Bob C Sent from Mail for Windows
• A question about the boot that goes over the guide pin at transmission
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 6 Oct 2014 11:44:20 -0700
  ...I'm sure that when I took off the third shifter shaft the boot enveloped that flange. My hazy memory from years ago when...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:48:33 -0700
  I have had a lot of early failures of replacement boots myself and would love to find a source for boots that would last...
• Re: CV boot material 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 13:42:58 -0500
  ...My problem was 1.5 yr replacement boots ripped out on the metal flange. Still have 2 of 4 Meisterstatz and the Rockford boots...
• Re: What to do with torn CV boot
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 18:19:37 -0800
  Bentley says that joint must be checked for wear if boot is torn due to the likelihood that dirt has entered. I would suggest...
• Re: Lower ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:51:56 -0700
  ...And, I’d like to keep the German ball joint rather than a > replacement. > > Thoughts on the idea of fixing the boot? > > And description...
• Re: need to replace boot on steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:56:25 -0500
  ...No need to unscrew ball joint > > You can get old and then new boot over the ball joint > > You’ll see rubber grommet at...
• Fw: Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:43:03 -0700
  ...Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy To: "Ryan Tanner" <ryanatanner@GOOGLEMAIL.COM> Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 7:42 PM YES ! � I also...
• Re: Cv boots
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 21:56:48 -0600
  ...I was under the van for a different reason but inspected the boots. Driver’s side lower boot is ripped almost completely through and...
• Re: opinion on neoprane vs rubber cv boots, rack&pinion bbots
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 10:10:00 -0500
  At 09:48 AM 12/5/2007, TC wrote... >do people have any experience with rubber vs neoprane boots in terms >of >which tends...
• Re: Lower ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
  Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:43:47 -0400
  Eric, You could change the boot if the joint had no play in it but good luck finding one. I had the same situation...
• Re: 1991 westy: torn CV boots on AT - best course of action?
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:55:47 -0800
  ...torn CV boots on AT - best course of action? All, I have a 1991 westy with an automatic transmission. I have torn boots on...
• 87 Synchro CV Boots
  Historical mailing list - Capt Meschwitz
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 21:09:16 -0500
  I just bought and '87 Synchro, and an outboard front CV boot let go the first day (did I turn a corner too tight...
• Re: need CV boot bolt spacers
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 12:19:47 -0500
  >From what i understand, the spacers are included in the kit because the >boots fit many year models of these vehicles. I asked the...
• Re: Syncro outer front CV boot
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:25:59 -0400
  I have heard that there are neoprene style boots versus the rubber style that have been know to crack. I think Rockford - that T3...
• Re: CV boots again.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 15 Jul 2023 19:56:36 -0500
  I used to have to change boots like you do. I quit buying them from my local show--empi, west coast metric and similar...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:05:38 -0700
  Only EDPM rubber (ethylene propylene diene monomer synthetic rubber) boots will last with the constant flexing they endure. Same for the coolant hoses due...
• Worn, disintegrating or missing Injector Boots
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 17:52:21 -0800
  ...I can't believe I'm the only Vanagon owner with self destructing Injector Boots. Is there a kit available or means by which...
• Me too. Busted CV boot.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 19:53:49 -0600
  I have a busted CV boot too. In my case it has a factory wire clamp on the end and I couldn't have...
• Re: Addendum cold feet
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:36:17 -0600
  ...That is bogus. > > The Army uses an Arctic boot called a Bates Bunny Boot. That boot is made of > rubber. The boot is absolutely...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:07:49 -0700
  ...I must have at least a dozen original vanagon CV joint boots......waiting to be used somewhere. and one or two new ones in...
• Re: What symptoms from leaking AFM boot?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 21:06:48 -0500
  Marc, With a crack or loose fitting in the intake boot your engine will be gulping unmetered air. The idle will be somewhat rough...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:46:57 -0700
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > > >> I am having my local shop save me some of the metal parts of discarded...
• Re: CV Boot material question
  Historical mailing list - john
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 10:15:01 -0600
  ...to something less loud ? "The Bus Depot, Inc." wrote: > > Today I received a couple of boot kits for my syncro, and one set of...
• Re: boot: shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 21 May 1996 21:37:06 CST6CDT
  the boot for the ball joint socket IS available, i had one in my hands the other day. souunds like the dealer showed you...
• Re: Intake Manifold boot replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 09:33:36 -0800
  ...Intake Manifold boot replacement. > Lookin to replace the boots on my 85 GL's intake manifold and I was > wondering if this canbe done...
• Re: Power Steering rack boot
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 23:56:44 -0400
  ...Power Steering rack boot > If it's just the boot you need, it's simple enough to pop of the > steering knuckles with a...
• Re: need to replace boot on steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:23:19 -0700
  Got it thanks! The boot I sourced from NAPA did not fit so didn't get to finish the job today. I found a...
• A "Tie-Rod Bellows" question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 15:36:26 -0700
  ...Went out today to remove the torn boot or bellows that covers the steering box/tie rod connection. Since the old boot was torn...
• Spark Plug Boots
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 14:47:51 -0600
  I need some high quality spark plug boots. Everything that I've gotten with wire sets : I'm ashamed of. Somebody out there make...
• Re: Air Intake Boot clamp/seal question
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 16:22:41 -0800
  ...Air Intake Boot clamp/seal question I have a 1984 Vanagon Camper. My air intake boot keeps slipping off of the connection on the...
• Re: last call for axle cleaning suggestions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 00:04:26 -0600
  ...This will give you the nice neat interface between >boot and shaft. >To paint after the boot is on will inevitably lead to some...
• Re: Rattling shifter fixed
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 18:40:03 +0200
  Brad Anderson wrote: > After listening to many exchanges, I saw > someone mention a boot where the linkage meets the tranny, and I thought to...
• 87 Westy - Unknown Steering Boots
  Historical mailing list - Timothy S. Randle
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 11:19:30 -0800
  ...I have an '87 Vanagon GL Westy (with power steering) and the listed replacement steering rack boots don't match the cracked boots I...
• Re: Power Steering rack boot
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 22:03:32 -0500
  If it's just the boot you need, it's simple enough to pop of the steering knuckles with a puller and remove them...
• Re: CV boots again.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli3
  Sun, 16 Jul 2023 06:20:29 -0400
  Eric, about 800,000 km of driving of my ’87 West I’ve NEVER had a torn or defective CV boot. The boots I...
• '87 Syncro CV boot clamp gone
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 16:41:52 +0400
  Hi folks, While swapping my winter tires for the summer set today I noticed one of the CV boots hanging half-off the joint...
• Re: Rattling shifter fixed
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 13:33:41 -0500
  Per, FWIW, the U.S. '84 DOES have the boot installed... -----Original Message----- From: owner-vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM [mailto:owner-vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: need CV boot bolt spacers
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 07:19:47 -0800
  Robert, From what i understand, the spacers are included in the kit because the boots fit many year models of these vehicles. I asked...
• CV boots
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:33:50 +0000
  Any consciences of whose CV boots for the rear axle are the best? Dave B.the Boston one
• Re: tie rod boots
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:31:43 -0500
  Dennis, tie rod end boots. And no, the joint is not shot, but the boots were cracking. mcneely ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote...
• opinion on neoprane vs rubber cv boots, rack&pinion bbots
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 06:48:26 -0800
  ...do people have any experience with rubber vs neoprane boots in terms of which tends to last loner without cracking
• Re: Power Steering Boots
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 06:44:52 -0500
  I replace steering rack boots even more simply. I just cut off the old boot, take the tie rod end loose at the upright...