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Re: rear cv boots
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 13:07:36 -0800
...Before using these, I have NEVER seen a CV joint fail if its boot was still intact. I have now replaced 3 joints that...
Re: 82 transmission advice please
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Mon, 20 Mar 2000 09:37:19 -0500
...Slide CV joint flange off shaft. Pry out old seal, replace with new. Slide CV joint flange back on shaft, then wave washer, then...
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...
CV joint going?
Historical mailing list - smaur
Tue, 15 Jul 1997 11:16:03 -0500
...Is this the sound associated with a worn CV joint? If so, is the best fix to replace the CV joint with a new...
Re: Book time for CV Joint work?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:00:18 -0400
...Book time for CV Joint work? Does any body know the book time to inspect, clean, repack and replace the boots on CV Joints...
Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:36:24 -0500
...CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix I suspected a problem with my CV joints recently. The rear passenger side began to clunk...
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
...CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer? Now I've heard it all - A Westy with a Dishwasher!? Golly ha...
CV joint questions
Historical mailing list - Brian T.
Tue, 22 Oct 2002 08:48:42 -0700
Hi All, I am curious what indication would I be getting if the CV joints weren't happy? I have an 85' Westy and...
Re: 924 cv joints
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:13:48 -0700
...924 cv joints > > > >I think I understand it somewhat better now. The > range > > of motion of a cv joint is really determined by > the...
Re: The Thompson Coupling
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 08:32:01 -0500
...20 degrees," but our _stock_ CV joint will work under load at 20 degrees, and a 930 CV joint is good for 24 or...
Re: ??? CV Joint Repair Boots ???
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Tue, 29 May 2001 13:53:04 EDT
Are repair boots, i.e., replacement boots which are can be installed with the axles in place, made for the rear CV joints? If...
WTB: anybody have a CV joint plate?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:45:15 -0600
I don't know what it is called, but there are three metal plates that go on each CV joint. Each has a hole...
Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
Historical mailing list - William
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 09:49:19 -0400
...CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer? > If you mean the dished washer this should go on the axle before...
Re: CV Joint questions and anwers anyone?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Mon, 12 May 2003 12:54:39 -0400
...I have had CV joints turn up dry on > several occasions, and I know they were heavily greased with the proper > stuff. It is...
Re: CV-Joints (was: Web Page Update / Crew Cab update)
Historical mailing list - Austin
Tue, 8 Dec 1998 12:26:01 -0800
At 09:55 AM 12/8/98 +0100, you wrote: > >I know that the "CV" in "CV-Joints" refers to "constant velocity". But >what...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Sun, 27 Apr 2014 17:43:50 -0400
...All have had Lobro CV joints. My experience is that synthetic or semi-synthetic moly-enhanced CV joint grease is by far superior to...
Re: CV joints/Axle options
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:36:10 -0400
...It’s gotten louder over > time and It sounds like a bad CV joint, so I presume that’s it.. > >> > >> What are our CV...
Book time for CV Joint work?
Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:39:39 -0700
Does any body know the book time to inspect, clean, repack and replace the boots on CV Joints? Regards, Todd __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
Re: CV Joint issues
Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
Fri, 17 Jun 2005 09:29:56 -0700
Yeah, the Bentley spec says you should be able to move the CV Joint through its range of motion by hand. I had to...
Re: cv joint service (cv-2?)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 5 Feb 2004 13:46:18 -0600
The key to success with CV joints is using a High Pressure grease. I stick with the grease supplied by list vendors for the...
Re: cv joint service (cv-2?)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 5 Feb 2004 13:46:30 -0600
The key to success with CV joints is using a High Pressure grease. I stick with the grease supplied by list vendors for the...
Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Mar 2019 to 10 Mar 2019 (#2019-51)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
Sun, 10 Mar 2019 23:22:00 -0500
Hi Chris, I just bought a pair of Lobro 944 CV joints from T3 Technique, along with some custom boots. They’re working well...
Re: rear cv boots
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 14:12:46 -0500
...Before using these, I have NEVER seen a CV joint fail if its boot was still intact. I have now replaced 3 joints that...
Re: cv joint lubing
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 20 Mar 1998 18:52:45 -0800
...what they charge to service CV joints on a syncro. I was quoted $450 for labor on 8 CVs. This does not include any...
Re: Average Cost
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 9 Jun 2014 16:49:54 -0700
I would say 60-90 minutes each side for the cv joints...so two-three hours for both sides.� This assumes something will not...
Re: CV joint raceway opinion
Historical mailing list
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 10:01:59 -0800
...CV joint raceway opinion > > Hello Vanapeeps, > > Took off one of the rear axles on my '87 Syncro to replace the inner CV > boot. Inspected...
Re: Syncro CV Madness..
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Apr 1995 15:48:45 -0400
...I just had my front outer CV joint boot replaced under extended warranty (Masterguard). (I couldn't believe they covered this under warranty). Now...
Re: CV joint rotation ?
Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:01:34 -0400
...CV joint rotation ? On my recent camping trip out west, the CV joints started acting up on my '84. The van had 69, 000...
Re: cv joint tips
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:40:11 -0700
...cv joint tips Well, whilst doing the clutch on Totoro, I am also repacking all 4 cv's and treating them to new boots...
CV Joints 80 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
Thu, 01 Feb 96 10:21:56 -0500
...Is this a failing CV joint? What else can I do to confirm that's what it is? If it is failing, what is...
Diesel Vanagon conversion / CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
Mon, 18 Nov 1996 16:25:41 -0500
...I also started another page outlining how to service CV joints. This page has descriptions and photos of the process. http://www.relitech.com...
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...
CV joint repacking-'85 Westy
Historical mailing list
Tue, 21 May 1996 10:20:41 -0700
I've been thinking about repacking the CV joints and after looking in the Bentley came away a little confused about the axle removal...
Re: CV joint question and success!
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:35:05 -0700
...Likely easy for you folks but I > was feeling pretty uncertain taking it on alone. > > > > So, what direction for that CV joint groove? > > > > Eric...
Used CV joints - recycle 'em?
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:56:22 -0700
Hi everyone, I have four used German CV joints that I'm planning to recycle unless someone has a use for them. I asked...
Re: CV joints...condition?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:38:45 -0800
...CV joints...condition? > Finally dove into the task of checking, servicing and possibly replacing > the > CV joints on my 84 manual 5-sp tranny...
Re: Clicking from rear axle and CV wear
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Sat, 11 Jan 1997 18:44:06 -0800
...If you mean balance as in putting new joints on each end the answer is still no. If a CV is not pitted and...
Re: CV & Axle for a Syncro
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:42:27 EDT
...On my other VW's we used to take junk yard CV joints because they were guaranteed for almost as long as new ones...
Re: CV Joint Vibration
Historical mailing list - Ken
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:14:43 -0400
...Also, if they are > clean, > moving smooth (CV movement), swap them: > http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_swap.htm > > Something is wrong, good CV...
latest info needed on cv joints
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:14:12 -0400
...recommend for cv joints, rebuilt axles from go westy? don't want chinese made. what is the currant scoop on the cv situation all...
Re: Knocking sound
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 24 Jun 2018 17:29:41 -0400
> > If I shake the cv back and forth it goes away. If you can inject some CV joint grease in there and work it...
Stripped CV Joint Bolt
Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
Thu, 26 May 2005 06:57:31 -0700
One of the 12-point CV joint bolts on the transmission is stripped. Can't get a good hold on it with my vice...
CV joint grease on tapered roller bearings?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 15 May 2009 18:18:46 -0400
Anybody have experience or knowledge of the dangers or benefits of using molybdenum disulfide (CV joint) grease on tapered roller bearings such as those...
Re: CV Joint Vibration
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:25:24 -0400
...Also, if they are clean, moving smooth (CV movement), swap them: http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_swap.htm Something is wrong, good CV...
Re: CV grease
Historical mailing list - Ed
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:10:31 -0700
...ISTR that the last time I bought, it specifically stated CV joints on the label, so, what am I looking for, regarding ingredients, as...
Re: CV Joint questions and anwers anyone?
Historical mailing list - Steve W
Sun, 11 May 2003 00:54:43 -0700
...Find the sock and find the grease. ;) Steve --- Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Recently someone posted that their CV joint(s) > were drying...
Clicking from rear axle and CV wear
Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
Fri, 10 Jan 1997 21:26:59 -0000
I had a click-click-click from the rear axle when turning right, so I had the left hand inner CV joint replaced. The...
Re: 88 CV Joint ?s
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 29 Aug 2001 05:19:42 -0500
...Maybe she > is telling me its time to clean the CV joints. > > I had a look and found the outter boots and joints are...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:20:29 -0500
...com/cvjoints.htm Tom Carrington's web site >>> >>> and Ben Huot's additions to this at >>> http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance.htm...
Re: (rear) cv joint (again...)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:26:45 -0500
...Re: (rear) cv joint (again...) Hopefully this is my last question: The lobro cv joints have two sides: on one side, the inner race...
Re: CV Joints 80 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Thu, 1 Feb 1996 16:28:13 -0600 (CST)
...Is this a failing CV joint? What else can I do to confirm >that's what it is? > >If it is failing, what is...
Re: CV installation
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Fri, 28 Feb 2003 14:10:49 -0700
...I recently had the "opportunity" > to replace one of my CV joints. Now getting it off the drive shaft was > relatively simple with a...
CV joint raceway opinion
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:44:12 -0800
Hello Vanapeeps, Took off one of the rear axles on my '87 Syncro to replace the inner CV boot. Inspected the outer CV joint...
Re: cv joint lubing
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Sat, 21 Mar 1998 13:22:52 -0500
...cv joint lubing >In a message dated 98-03-20 14:09:37 EST, ljohnson@HALHINET.ON.CA writes: > ><< To clean them we slid...
CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:00:10 -0400
...of my eye, does anyone know if there is an inside or outside to a cv joint. Bob 91 2.1 auto Perkasie, PA
Re: Best grease to use for CVs
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:21:59 -0500
...quickly > find, > Castrol CV-joint grease contains Molybdenum Disulfide, and Wurth > CV-joint > grease contains "lead salt(2+)" > > CV joint service is a very...
Re: Thump, Thump, Thump when turning????
Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
Wed, 21 Nov 2001 13:35:04 -0800
Dave, Based on the sound and conditions you describe, it sounds like a CV joint to me too. I would be more convinced if...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:03:40 -0600
...com/cvjoints.htm Tom Carrington's web >>>> site >>>> >>>> and Ben Huot's additions to this at >>>> http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance.htm...
Rear End Clunk
Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
Mon, 8 Jul 2013 23:06:20 -0400
...Several years ago I replaced CV joints, purchasing 2 "new" half shafts, thinking I was fixing the problem. No change, and the List suggested...
CV Joint cleaning & lubrication
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sun, 7 May 2017 19:26:20 -0600
Hi, I finally got the nerve up to dive into my CV joint's. I couldn't get the CV off the shaft, but...