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  • Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 27 Dec 2001 10:21:41 -0500
    ...If grease is coming out the small end, the boot was overfilled. The boots should not have much grease in them at all. The...
  • tranny boots...
    Historical mailing list - John Gladu
    Mon, 11 Feb 2002 06:27:54 -0600
    Where can I get the boots that cover the shifter linkage at the tranny? My '90 has three of them - two on the shift...
  • FW: Wanted: Syncro tranny shift boot
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin E. Beasley
    Fri, 28 Mar 2003 11:14:15 -0500
    I, too, need the syncro shift boot. Checked Bus-boys, checked Vanagin, checked Bus Depot with no luck. Is this a dealer-only type...
  • Re: CV boots--again
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:33:09 -0500
    ...I heard tell on this list how the OEM boots were heavy and pliable like boots of yore, and not like the paper-thin...
  • Re: CV joint boots
    Historical mailing list - Gene P
    Sun, 15 Aug 2021 19:58:10 -0700
    ...CV joint boots >>> For the Rockford boots many of us recently started using it think the main problem is that they are too stiff...
  • air intake boot repair
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
    Sat, 2 Sep 2006 23:44:24 -0400
    Howdy, I have made a few attempts at repairing my Air Intake Elbow Boot (rubber pipe between air flow meter and throttle body, s...
  • Grease Needles for CVs, Rabbit Joke /f
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Apr 1995 18:58:47 -0700
    ...Before you go out and punch holes in your CV boots, however, stop and ask yourself, if the old grease is missing, where did...
  • Air Intake Boot clamp/seal question
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Sprague
    Tue, 22 Mar 2005 14:13:13 -0800
    ...My air intake boot keeps slipping off of the connection on the top that leads to the air filter. (I know, that's super...
  • Re: CV replacement questions
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:50:33 -0700
    Hello Carl, The CV boots should be the same size as the stock manual trans CV boots in regular Vanagons. There are some models...
  • 86 Vanagon CV boots replacement
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Mar 1996 23:19:02 -0500
    My van has one torn CV boot. I was wondering is it an easy procedure to SC>replace. Which is the best replacement part...
  • Re: tie rod boots
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:38:02 -0700
    Dennis - We were taking about the smaller outer boot on the tie rod end, not the bigger boots at the rack, which are also...
  • Re: [T2] Clicking CVs
    Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
    Mon, 2 Oct 2000 15:40:16 -0400
    I agree with George on the Lobro boots...Mine look 10 years old after 6 months on the van..have began to crack in...
  • Cv boots cracking
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:30:49 -0400
    ...At best, they're only two years and about 10,000 miles old but I'm finding that several of the boots are already...
  • Re: 251 711 167 E Boot
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Tue, 7 Oct 2003 09:26:28 -0700
    ...I'm curious how the bike inner tube and zip ties would be arranged > to act as a boot? So the boot. I put...
  • shifter boot part #
    Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
    Tue, 8 Feb 2005 22:04:26 -0500
    Hey all, I need the part number for the shifter boot for an 84 manual tranny. Any help out there/ Thanks in Advance. Brien...
  • Still Confused about Syncro CV Boots
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Feb 2001 16:20:36 EST
    ...However in the ETKA it shows the inner front boot looking just like the rear boot (has a metal end on it with holes...
  • Re: Puzzler: Why Do Syncro Front/Outer Boots Differ by year?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Fri, 13 Mar 1998 15:15:51 -0800
    ...My guess is that the original boots were black and were superseded by the white ones, which (I'm guessing again) may be made...
  • Re: scary noises when turning
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 21 Feb 2001 08:07:41 -0800
    ...I looked under the front end today and everything appeared okay except for the rubber boots that go on the steering. **** try pushing thing...
  • Re: tie rod boots
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:56:24 -0500
    ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/tie-rod-ends/boot-tie-rod-end-113415835 for my '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobille. Finally installed...
  • Using wire ties on CV joint boots?
    Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
    Mon, 31 Jan 2000 15:48:23 -0700
    Has anyone tried using wire ties on CV joint boots as a temporary or permanent option to the metal ones? John-Reed Mesa, AZ
  • Re: Ball joint boot question
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:28:27 -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 boot material 2WD
    Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
    Fri, 16 Aug 2002 10:46:08 -0500
    ...Wondering if there is a better quality CV boot > available? Lobro? Where to buy them? > > TIA > > JB > '89 Wolfsburgs -- Harmon Seaver CyberShamanix http://www...
  • Re: CV boots again.
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:39:05 -0400
    Hey, Am I reading the eBay add correctly? $110 for set of complete axles with boots and CV? Or is it just a set...
  • Re: CV Boot replacement...
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Sat, 17 Mar 2001 23:27:45 -0800
    Daniel Schmitz wrote: > While under my van replacing the coolant hoses, I was disheartened to > note that three of my CV boots are torn...
  • Fw: E-Code Headlight Boots?
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Mon, 21 Jun 1999 18:54:08 -0500
    ...E-Code Headlight Boots? |I recently bought a set of hi/low beam E-Code Headlights from David |Marshall. As I understand it, these...
  • Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:53:02 -0400
    ...not to mention dirt! Flexibility is handled by the corrugations of the boot, not sliding in the small end! So clamp them; yes! Mike...
  • Ball joint boots only needed
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Mon, 1 Jul 2002 07:10:43 -0400
    looking for 3 ball joint boots. I put these joints on only 2 years ago and have tested, and they are fine...........I know...
  • Re: CV boots are not my friend! Which of these boots would you use?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 13 Apr 2022 20:28:04 -0700
    Done. > On Apr 12, 2022, at 6:45 AM, Peter Baker <bakes5669@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > Please unsubscribe me,
  • Rubber boot part #'s
    Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
    Wed, 1 Mar 2000 17:35:15 EST
    Anyone have the rubber boot part numbers for the thottle cable in the engine compartment and the shift linkage cover by the tranny? tia...
  • Re: Eurovan e-brake boot (picture)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 6 Nov 2003 21:54:10 -0800
    ...Eurovan e-brake boot (picture) Today I put a '95 Eurovan e-brake boot on my Vanagon brake lever. It still needs to be...
  • Re: Do Shift linkage bushes wear ...
    Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
    Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:02:38 -0500
    Yup, rubber boots are available. I replaced mine a few months ago. Pick you favorite online dealer and go to town. As for how...
  • Re: CV boot or axle?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:05:33 -0400
    ...It *would* be nice if human thinking would come up with a wrap-around replacement boot such as I've used on a Toyota...
  • Re: air intake boot repair
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Sun, 3 Sep 2006 00:10:39 -0400
    ...Just put a new (used.....yes I got lucky) boot in my 81 AC. I used ....... "walking out to van....." "Permatex Red Hi-Temp...
  • Re: Shift Rod Bushing Boots- necessary...?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:25:31 -0500
    ...With my tranny out for a new clutch and seals, I'm putting new accordion boots on mine. I think they are important. Helps...
  • Re: air intake boot
    Historical mailing list - neil neil
    Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:47:29 -0400
    ...looking for boot supplier and/or substitute part for an 81 gas westy. thanks neil --------------------------------- Share your photos with the people who matter at...
  • Re: Syncro outer front CV boot
    Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
    Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:26:21 -0500
    ...The boot shield on that side was damaged also. > So probably my fault. I have a new VW/ Audi nos White plastic boot in...
  • Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Wed, 26 Dec 2001 15:07:36 -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...
  • Manual Tranny Boot replacing
    Historical mailing list - patrice b
    Wed, 9 Oct 2002 15:52:29 -0700
    It seems the little boot between my '85 1.9 manual tranny's gearshift lever and selector lever is shot-- a crumbling mess. Question...
  • Inner CV boot replacement on an '81
    Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
    Wed, 23 Jan 2002 08:46:08 -0600
    I was crawling around underneath the van last night, and noticed the driver's side CV boot has a tear. Not a huge one...
  • Re: wtb: Air Intake Boot
    Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
    Tue, 29 Apr 2003 09:48:07 -0700
    ...I'm looking for the rubber boot that is insided the engine compartment, between the Syncro pre-filter and the main air filter housing...
  • Re: Securing the guide pin (shifter linkage)
    Historical mailing list - Kw
    Sat, 23 May 1998 08:59:58 -0700
    ...The boot was all of $8 bucks at the dealer and they actually had it in stock. Once the boot is off you will...
  • Re: Trans shifter linkage rubber boot
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:43:17 -0600
    ...I just rebuilt this rearmost shifter with many new parts, including the two new balls (bushings,) and all new boots. I even did a...
  • cv joint lubing
    Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
    Fri, 20 Mar 1998 09:48:04 -0600
    Simple question, Is there a way to lube a cv joint without dropping it? It seems that you could remove the boot clamp and...
  • What to do with torn CV boot
    Historical mailing list - Glommen, Jon
    Tue, 30 Mar 1999 16:14:24 -0800
    Hello all, I have an '86 Vanagon with a torn CV joint boot --the outer. I've never worked on CV joints before and...
  • Best Ball joint Grease?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 3 Nov 95 14:04:34 EST
    hey now, what's the best ball joint grease to use until i can get new boots on the front joints next week? old...
  • Re: CV Joints
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Sun, 4 May 2014 21:04:48 -0600
    ...So when I put on new boots last fall I started an experiment, Black Magic on the one exposed boot twice a year. I...
  • Re: CV boots again.
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:56:16 -0400
    ...CV boots again. >>>>> >>>>> Hi Jim, >>>>> >>>>> I think they sell all kinds of different boots at Bus Depot including some $100 VW boots. Can you...
  • Re: electrical boots
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Fri, 23 Aug 2002 10:26:24 -0400
    ...electrical boots After 18 years, every time I disconnect an electrical part (fuel injectors, Temp2 sensor, etc...) the nice rubber boot that protected the...
  • Re: 85 Intake Boot Time
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 4 Oct 2007 11:58:30 -0700
    ...If the intake boot on the WBX is similar to the intake boot on the air cooled engine (I believe it is) you can...
  • Fw: Tranny Linkage Boots, etc. no 1st gear
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Tue, 3 May 2011 21:11:43 -0400
    ...Tranny Linkage Boots, etc. no 1st gear Is yours an 80-83 or a wbx'er ?? Many of those parts for the early stuff...
  • Re: "Just the boots, please" !!??
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 10 Nov 1999 14:35:42 -0800
    No, ball joints and boots are manufactured as a unit. Besides, the major cost is in labor for removing and replacing the joint and...
  • Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:18:53 -0600
    > > Anyway--the cvs boots I have are the kind where the big end just bolts on. > Anyone have a recommendation for the small end...
  • CV boot or axle?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maikranz
    Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:41:19 -0500
    I hate doing CV boots! I have only done them on Transporters but cant imagine them being any more fun on a Vanagon! I...
  • Re: <syncro> CV boots/COMPLETE AXLES FS!!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 25 Feb 1998 06:25:41 -0800
    Listees, With the discussion of Syncro Boots, CV Joints etc I thought I would post that I have 10 NEW OE axles for sale...
  • crank case breather
    Historical mailing list - MLind
    Mon, 31 Jul 2000 08:30:50 -0400
    Hello listees, I have several questions about my crankcase breather that ties into the rubber intake boot. I have a new (2500 miles) engine...
  • Re: tie rod boots
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:25:08 -0400
    Are we talking the tie rod boots that go on the rod and rack or the little boots on the outer tie rod ends...
  • Re: CV boot or axle?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:13:38 -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: E-Code Light Question
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 20 Feb 1999 22:52:59 +0100
    ...The rubber boots are held by a lip on the light, and is to be fit over the connections on the bulb itself. PerL...
  • Re: Cv boots cracking
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:57:08 -0700
    ...We used to be able to get the GKN/Lobro aftermarket boots for the > rears and > when we did, you could look around the...
  • hose size for 1.9 intake boot
    Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
    Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:34:08 -0500
    Is the hose size for the plastic nipple attached to the intake boot 14mm ID or 13mm? Mine is kinda chewed so can't...