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• Re: [NVC] Need advice on Passat CV joints
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:53:45 -0700
  The outer CV joints are the most likely culprit I am chasing after. Both boots cracked and grease leaked out last year. The joints...
• Rear wheel bearing replacement...don't do it like this..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:56:42 -0700
  ...I messed up the outer bearing trying to push it all back together as the Shooftie write-up suggested, using the bearing carrier bolts...
• Re: CV Boot replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 18:25:35 -0800
  Dan, of course by now you know you can undo the outer CV joint screws in place with an extension, AND, I would like...
• Re: outer sliding door handle mechanism - 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 20:55:24 -0700
  ...My outer door handle has begun to sag n when depressed to open door moves beyond indentation on body for handle movement and scratches...
• Re: Need 83-84 era driver's spindle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jan 2016 10:50:33 -0500
  ...I believe there is a >split in 85 where the inner diameter of the outer bearing was changed. >So for the early spindles you...
• Front Syncro Axles FS (New)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 06:10:29 -0800
  ...I know how much I Hated:( that noise in th AM when the Outer cv on the passenger side of my Vanagon would "Knock...
• rubber luggage rack washer
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:38:42 -0500
  ...inner diameter 8mm, outer diameter 25mm, 7mm thick. Thanks. -Jarrett '89 Westy, Oly
• =?utf-8?Q?Head=20light?=
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?C=20Snyder=20?=
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:42:07 -0400
  Does anyone have a drivers side lower (outer) headlight for a 1987 Vanagon in GOOD shape? if so, I am interested in buying it...
• Re: CV's
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 08:17:42 -0800
  ...Whatever you do (puller or hammer), make sure you only put pressure on the inner ball hub, never the outer. If you use the...
• Looking for more square headlights
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 23:41:58 +0000
  I am in need of some more nice Right side outer headlight housings for the late Vanagon. No rock hits or road rash and...
• Inner round SA headlights mounitng?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 21:45:20 +0100
  ...Are the inner round SA-headlights mounted directly onto the grille (if so, how?!) Or are they mounted to the chassis like the outers...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:17:49 -0400
  ...Disconnect the sensor and strip back the outer jacket on that green wire to get to the outer braid. With the ignition on (engine...
• Seizing(?) wheel bearing advice?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:52:42 -0700
  ...pix/2169622.jpg Am I interpreting the markings correctly that my outer wheel bearing has been seizing occasionally and that the inner race has...
• Re: [WTB] Rocker Panels, 72'...
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 09:39:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...has or knows where I can get rocker panels (inner > and outer, both sides). Whitney seems like a rip-off (maybe just CAN$ > exchange...
• MSW Rims
  Historical mailing list - Bernie Campoli
  Mon, 6 Oct 1997 06:10:04 -0500
  ...I have 4 MSW alloy rims (MB bolt patttern),black mesh center with chrome outer rim.asking $350 +S&H. I plan on attending...
• Re: Is Quebec invading the Outer Banks?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 May 2007 14:37:38 EDT
  apparently quebecians are absolutely nutty about westys. some of them even spend 24/7 fixing their vans up, and even paint them red! those...
• Re: Bus Depot EZ Awning Instructions
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 07:34:19 -0600
  ...There are two slip tubes that slide over the outer horizontal tube to attach the outer vertical poles/legs .I figured it out by...
• vanagon body panels
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 28 Feb 95 21:44:22 CST
  ...80-90 complete front wheel arch ...................... $89.95 80-90 outer front wheel arch ......................... $39.95 80-90 front door step panel .......................... $24.95...
• Syncro-Tech. front axle Question
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 13 Oct 1996 23:05:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...When installing the outer front CV joint into the wheel hub Bentley wants the splines to be lock compounded to the hub! Bentley manual...
• Re: Warnout Syncro CV joint WTB !!!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 16:58:20 -0700
  ...If someone can confirm that Golf CVs fit then you can HAVE the outer set that I have here! At 12:26 7/27...
• Hall Sender checking--need help!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 20:55:32 -0600
  ...to connect the outer contacts so that they may be tested for current simultaneously? Or do I test the outer wires seperately?? If I...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 18:36:25 -0800
  When you turn right you load the left inner and right outer bearings, so its the left outer. You should check the sleeve when...
• Re: Stainless Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 12:04:27 -0500
  ...The outer jacket of steel around the muffler is just starting to seperate. Otherwise the rest of the exhaust is still solid. Frank Miller
• Can I still drive it?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Perry
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 14:36:38 +0100
  Can someone tell me if driving with a damaged front outer CV joint could mess up the viscous coupling/ drivetrain in my Syncro, cause...
• SA Leather Vanagon Steering wheel (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 23:52:30 +0100
  JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: > > what the outer diameter of the South African Vanagon steering wheel? Hi Chris, My SA Vanagon steering wheel is 16...
• Re: Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:29:25 -0800
  ...Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched) > Hi all. > > This is for an '81 Westy. > > This ball joint nut is really stuck...
• Re: ecode h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 May 2005 21:35:27 +1200
  ...The outer 7" round lights (and their required mounting >buckets) usually have to be procured separately when you get the SA >grill (busdepot SA...
• Re: Front drive-shaft for synchro
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Nelson
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 22:46:05 -0700
  ...What happened to mine is that the outer CV joint cratered. This shattered the cage and allowed me to easily leave the outer CV...
• Re: Larger Windshield Wipers / Less Can Be More
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 22:09:18 EST
  ...In my ample experience, the longer a wiper blade is over the stock size, the faster ice builds on its outer tip. The more...
• Re: headlight bulb question...
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 16:47:34 -0700
  ...The outer lights (headlights?) are dual wattage, for high and low beam. The outers have a pretty poor reflector pattern, and in my experience...
• Syncro cv-joint fun
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 16:34:31 -0700
  After the left outer rear cv started knocking last wednesday, my weekend fun was clear. Repacking the joints with grease is a fairly easy...
• Re: c.v. joint removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:17:36 -0500
  ...Can I >just >unbolt the inner and outer jounts and remove the shaft / assembly with >out >having to remove the the 46mm axle nut...
• Re: rear speakers 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 20:52:23 -0500
  ...is the grill visible from the outside one or two pieces there? > > > the inner bezel is threaded to the outer speaker cover. it simply...
• CVJ gaskets;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:29:04 -0600
  Hi All What's the consensus on using gaskets on the CV's? Both ends; both sides, Syncro front outers? All of them I...
• OBX camping suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 2 May 2005 17:21:15 -0400
  Hi, My wife, my 12 year old son and I are thinking about going to the Outer Banks of NC in early August for...
• Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:18:36 -0600
  ...The inner CV > joint shows more wear signs than the outer. (even tough the boot was torn on > the outer). Should I also swap...
• Re: Thumping Noise - Wheel CV Joint Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 21:39:59 -0400
  ...Edward I just replaced one of my outer CV joints. It went so well I thought I would write about it. Seems like we...
• Installing a TD harmonic dampner on Vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 17:48:13 EST
  ...The stamped pulley has 2 belt grooves which are the same size with only the outer one being used going to the water pump...
• What Determines Steering Knuckle Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 16:43:57 -0700
  ...Here's what I see (can take picture): - mild heat marks on inner and outer bearing rollers and what are likely "spin" marks on...
• Re: Outside Slider Handle ? 91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:53:52 -0700
  ...Comes right off if you pull > on it. > I can see the screw inside, but just realized that the inner and outer > handles are...
• Re: Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:31:13 -0600
  ...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 Wheel Bearing Adjustment (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:06:33 -0800
  ...Grease on outer bearing rollers was brown (originally pink), evidence of **light** scoring on the spindle and bearing (hub?) where it meets spindle. I...
• Odometer
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 16:25:44 -0700
  ...A local [Sacramento] speedo shop has the parts and said they'd sell me both the plastic outer and pot metal inner gear for...
• Re: RoadHaus - Premature wheel bearing failure
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 15:33:34 -0700
  I have a similar (possibly related?) problem with my left side outer CV joint. History: It was working fine until a few years ago...
• Re: Scary Front shaking '90 syncro westie
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 15:02:00 -0800
  ...I am looking into > finding a set of the outer boot protectors that European models came with in > hopes of avoiding this issue in...
• re: bum cv
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 21:00:31 EDT
  ...also, mark the transaxles before you take them off with tape or something...Drivers left outer, inner, passenger inner, outer. be prepared for a...
• CV joint failure while on a trip, what next?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 2 May 2003 15:28:52 -0700
  ...but front outer cv failure- now what? respond to him ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 22:19:04 +0000 From: lukas <sheronda1...
• Re: Failed my Safety Certification
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 21:30:30 -0600
  ...3) Grease on one rear brake shoe - what could this be? Outer stub axle seal. Don't know about the other stuff. Stan Wilder
• for sale
  Historical mailing list - Pat Collins
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 10:35:59 -0500
  ...2xlong coolant pipes outer plastic inner metal (new). (Purchased from busdepot). ECU I'm in columbus ohio. Preference giving to local pickups, but will...
• Re: gas gauge and temp gauge work intermittently
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:31:12 -0500
  ...The voltage stabilizer on '84 models (which he has) only use the outer legs. Ground is achieved through the screw that holds the stabilizer...
• Re: what happened to my thrust washer?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:21:27 -0700
  ...the outer front wheel bearings are weak on early vanagons ..or better said, they made them better after ..I think maybe, 84. I am...
• Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 18:55:35 -0700
  ...remove seals, slip out inner race of outer bearing, slip out spacer, flip over bearing case and knock out the outer race with a...
• Clicking from rear axle and CV wear
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 21:26:59 -0000
  ...The outer CV joints may well have done the full 183,000 miles. Could (one of) these be the culprit(s)? 2. How do...
• Re: clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 20:04:03 -0800
  ...wheel drive but on my 87 GL once you remove the outer circlip the lever will slide off the splined shaft. In my case...
• Re: CV joint repair american way.
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:28:13 -0500
  ...Of course it was the outer > >> one; the inner ones you usually can get of with a pair of vice > grips. >> > >> Good Luck & Drive...
• Re: rotating cvs and axles from left to right
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Tue, 14 May 2002 21:01:38 -0700
  >But be sure you don't swap both left-side-for-right AND >inner-for-outer. EITHER will reverse the direction of rotation and...
• crankshaft shims. Engine braking noise?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 13:56:18 -0400
  ...The only problem is that one of the shims was split due to a previous engine mis-assembly of the outer thrust washer. I...
• Zerk grease-able balljoints?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 7 May 2012 14:43:11 -0600
  Hi Volks! I was wondering if there are any balljoints ,outer tie rod ends with grease zerks?? I stopped at the only flaps I...
• Re: CV Boot replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 23:04:48 -0800
  Scott D Foss wrote: > Dan, > > of course by now you know you can undo the outer CV joint screws in place > with an extension...
• Re: Rear bearings and grease question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 16 Sep 2014 09:38:41 -0700
  ...And as to why a roller bearing with removable inner race in outer? I now see why. The movable inner race presses against that...