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• Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 12:16:24 -0800
  ...You'll want to put it into the boot, then "massage" the boot towards the CV to work the grease into the joint. You...
• need CV boot bolt spacers
  Historical mailing list - Robert S. Williams, MD (laptop)
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 22:09:08 -0600
  I just checked up under my Westie and noticed the "highly qualified mecanics" who replaced my CV boots neglected to replace the spacers that...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 5 May 2014 07:39:00 -0500
  ...As for the clamp for the boot, the factory didn't use them after a certain time. New boot kits do not come with...
• '86 CV Boots
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Aug 1996 13:21:55 -0500
  Hello Listies I have noticed that my front inboard CV joint boot is torn.:-( I have checked the archieves and could'nt find a...
• Re: Ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:16:04 -0400
  ...Ball joint boot question > > Hey, > > Does the Bay window boot fit the Vanagon lower ball joint? > > I'm looking for a boot that has...
• Re: CV boots--again
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:07:40 -0500
  Jim, Last year while in Florida, I had some clutch problems and the fellow who worked on my van also replaced my CV boots...
• Re: CV boot seperated
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:34:12 -0400
  "This would be a good time to grease all your CV's" Exactly what I was doing when I discovered the loose boot! Carmadillo...
• Re: need CV boot bolt spacers
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 10:27:24 -0800
  ...I read Robert's comments in respect to the one and a half inch OD round washer which "comes with" Lobro CV boots I...
• Re: head studs & cv boots
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 11:36:33 -0600
  ...That being said, you will definitely have to remove the axle to remove the boot from it. And as long as you have to...
• tie rod boots on '91 campmobile
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 28 May 2011 11:26:14 -0500
  ...So, (1) how do I know when the tie rod ends are bad, and (2) won't cracked boots contribute to them going bad...
• Re: steering arm boot?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 00:28:23 -0700
  On Wed, 10 Mar 1999, Davidson wrote: > Well, at least I think it's the steering arm boot. It would be the most > forward...
• Re: FIXED Power passenger window intermiitent failure/Spare the Boot
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 09:48:02 EST
  ...Not wanting to cut the boot, I fished new conductors through the boot and the wiring harness in the door. It is not the...
• Re: Using wire ties on CV joint boots?
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 17:52:36 -0600
  On Mon, 31 Jan 2000, John-Reed Maffeo wrote: > Has anyone tried using wire ties on CV joint boots as a temporary > or permanent...
• Save your ball joints!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 96 20:05:10 EST
  ...Replacing the boot: about as difficult as replacing the joint, since the joint has to be taken out to slip a new boot over...
• Re: Ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:42:35 +0000
  ...Ball joint boot question > > Hey, > > Does the Bay window boot fit the Vanagon lower ball joint? > > I'm looking for a boot that has...
• Re: Lobro CV joint boots review
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:35:02 -0500
  Most of the aftermarket boots (even name brands) are not as good as the original. Sitting on the shelf for years also makes them...
• No Go on CV Boot R&R
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 05:54:34 -0700
  Greetings List, I noted that my front CV boots were shot so I bought boots (expedited shipping) from Bus Depot and took them to...
• Re: Re: Help with L�BRO CV Boot part number / Syncro 16
  Historical mailing list - Michael Tevis
  Fri, 1 May 2009 14:33:34 -0400
  Right, your title says syncro 16 and I know you wouldnt have any trouble finding the normal syncro boots. the cv boots i have...
• Re: love handles and mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 12:44:54 -0400
  Booty Bench....like "Baby's Got Back"? Whatever happened to Sir Mix-alot?? Ric At 10:31 AM 10/17/2003 -0600, don spence...
• Re: cv boot woes ;lessons learned department.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 21 Nov 1999 20:20:25 EST
  Matt; Make sure the new boots are stretched out to the ridges on the axles. On the first couple I did I thought that...
• Re: A question about the boot that goes over the guide pin at transmission
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 12:14:11 -0700
  ...A question about the boot that goes over the guide pin at transmission Hi all: I'm re-installing the complete shift linkage mechanism...
• Re: Rear CV-Joints/PS Rack boots..
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 15:28:56 -0800
  Harry Yates wrote > My dealer doesn't have the boot in stock. Neither does Toronto, so > it's coming from California, and should be...
• Re: cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 15:48:32 +0100
  > Hi Darrell, > guess it's not your or your son's van's fault - got a similar experience with my Quantum boots. 2 or...
• Re: CV boot seperated
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:01:10 -0500
  ...This would be a good time to grease all your CV's Regards, John R > Spend the $18 on a new boot. A messy...
• Re: Cheapo CV Boot repair(emergency only)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:48:41 -0700
  ...I almost like a small split in a ball joint boot just for that, more than a perfectly intact boot... at least then you...
• Re: 87 Synchro CV Boots
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Oct 1996 10:23:16 -0800
  > > I changed a boot on my 94 syncro and bought an original boot from my VW > > dealer. It was made in an hard glossy...
• Re: Lower ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 26 Jun 2023 21:09:25 -0400
  ...A friend with some experience says he has changed the boot in the past. He likes to keep the original parts when possible so...
• Eurovan e-brake boot (picture)
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 21:45:48 -0800
  Today I put a '95 Eurovan e-brake boot on my Vanagon brake lever. It still needs to be modified a little but I...
• Re: What to do with torn CV boot
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 21:57:18 -0500
  ...What to do with torn CV boot Bentley says that joint must be checked for wear if boot is torn due to the likelihood...
• Re: Cv boots
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 21:58:23 -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: Shift guide boot
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 20:18:13 -0500
  ...Within fewer than >50 miles the boot was shredded. > >I'm getting an OEM boot from Vanagain to replace the shredded boot, >but even...
• 1991 westy: torn CV boots on AT - best course of action?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:56:45 -0800
  ...I have torn boots on both axles. I am at 108,000 miles and wonder if I should r/r the entire axle assembly...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:57:06 -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: Disk brake guide pin boots
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:50:25 -0400
  ...https://www.vanagain.com/product/vanagon-brake-caliper-pin-boot-kit-for-girling-caliperss Did I mention that Vanagain single handedly funds Vanagon.com...
• Re: 9-month life on new CV boots
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:41:50 -0500
  ...9-month life on new CV boots >>> >>> All this talk about CV joint cleaning and booting made me take a look at my >>> boots...
• Re: Rebuilt cv drive shaft
  Historical mailing list - Hans Vanhethoen
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 09:53:04 -0400
  It kind of strange I have had cv boots fail, The rubber can breakup any time. I replaced the boots on my 84 lasted...
• Re: Short c.v. Axles ?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:49:46 -0700
  ...He was glaring at me, as if I’d > brought the problem into their shop with the Rockford 40mm boots. > He finally got a...
• Re: rear cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:56:51 -0600
  ...What is the easiest way to change the boot and grease > the cv > joint on rear. I think the boot is one piece. how...
• Re: Torn PS rack boot before 1500 mile trip
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:09:58 -0500
  Dennis is correct, the boot does not hold the fluid in. It's there to keep dust and dirt out, which will cause your...
• E-Code Headlight Boots?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 10:25:47 -0700
  ...The rubber boots that cover the H-4 bulb and hole were a problem for David to get. They took a lot longer to...
• Re: CV boot or axle?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:30:10 -0400
  ...As long as your joint doesn't have a lot of play in it I would just repack and put new boots on both...
• Re: CV Joint Boots To Clamp or Not To Clamp
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 05:43:47 EDT
  ...So is it better to clamp it and risk a prematurely cracked boot or save the boot by keeping it unclamped and risk getting...
• CV boot guards and Stone Deflectors?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 08:25:02 -0700
  I'd love to have a set of the CV Boot Guards and Stone Deflectors before heading off to Mexico in the spring.... But...
• ball joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:11:44 -0500
  all my boots are split does anyone have a relatively easy solution for this. ball joints are good with only 80k on them. mike
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:53:15 -0700
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > Actually, where Mark lives, the air isn't very polluted. Less than a > mile from...
• 85' Westy Power Steering Boot SNAFU
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 19:23:12 -0400
  Well we finally got the waterleaker running after her head gasket replacement...which is another nightmare...and need to replace the PS rack boots...
• Re: Stereo Install - Replacing Speaker Wires
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 12:53:43 -0800
  ...You need quite a bit of flexibility because the boot make a 90 degree turn just after it leaves the body. Additionally, the boot...
• Re: Another Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
  Sat, 13 May 2006 21:10:56 -0500
  I just replaced my tie rods and purchased new boots as well. i took the new tie rod and removed the outer tie rod...
• 90SyncroWesty "Front CV Boots"
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Mon, 25 Dec 2000 21:39:38 +0900
  Hi, Friend's CV boots tore. He tries to find those parts in Japan. But, he doesn't know that accurate size. If possible...
• Re: Lobro/GKN CV-Boot ONLY kit?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 19:19:15 -0400
  On 10/8/07, Ryan Alfonso <vangina@gmail.com> wrote: > You guys know where I can get just the boot kit (boot, grease, bolts...
• Lobro CV joint boots review
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:37:59 -0500
  Howdy List, I installed new cv joints and boots on my 83 westy 2 years and 22000 miles ago and haven't serviced them...
• Re: CV Axle Boot Options. Whats the best?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 22:32:48 -0500
  i would say if your boots are tearing and it's not from offroading, something is wrong. They should (if installed properly) last for...
• Lower ball joint boot
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:36:05 -0400
  ...My lower ball joint boots are failing. This list made a few recommendations mostly agreeing I should change out the entire joint. I didn...
• Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:48:13 -0700
  Ben - that is not the correct boot.� That one is for further forward on the rod assembly, and I think is for later years...
• electrical boots
  Historical mailing list - Cooper Jonathan
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 10:27:11 -0400
  After 18 years, every time I disconnect an electrical part (fuel injectors, Temp2 sensor, etc...) the nice rubber boot that protected the connector from...
• storing CV boots
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 06:25:23 -0800
  I have some CV boots (already mounted to axles with CV joints) that I won't be using for a while (several years maybe...
• Intake Manifold boot replacement.
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 19:45:16 -0500
  Lookin to replace the boots on my 85 GL's intake manifold and I was wondering if this canbe done without removing the manifolds.
• Re: No Go on CV Boot R&R
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 11:15:24 -0400
  ...When you replace just the joints and boots, quality control is completely in your hands. You can inspect the parts for defects, and ensure...
• Re: CV Boot material question
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Karen Nevin
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 16:55:36 -0400
  ...CV Boot material question > Today I received a couple of boot kits for my syncro, and one set of > boots are > not the typical...
• steering boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 08:46:51 -0500
  Just finished putting on a new steering boot so I could get my inspection sticker, and it was pretty simple. I removed the tie...