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cv joint tips
Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 15:26:28 -0700
Well, whilst doing the clutch on Totoro, I am also repacking all 4 cv's and treating them to new boots. Dose anyone have...
Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 9 Apr 2004 11:39:31 -0500
...Perfect > solution. > > I had to use an awl under the CV boot ends to allow the 1/8 inch > tubing to > go inside where...
syncro-front axle inner cv joint boot replacement
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:57:59 -0700
I replaced front inner boot today, lefthand side, not right as I mistakenly wrote yesterday. some notes: -boot had been ripped for a while...
Re: 1991 westy: torn CV boots on AT - best course of action?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:00:56 -0600
...That given, unless the boots have been torn a long time, 108,000 miles isn't a lot. The FACTORY CV's, properly and...
Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:49:26 -0300
...IRS CV joint boot. Swing axle used such things, but (like I said) I’ve never seen such a critter for CV joint axles...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 5 May 2014 07:39:00 -0500
...original CV joints with no more fuss (as if it wasn't enough already) of cleaning, lubing and making sure the boots were in...
Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:45:05 -0800
...to pay for the boots but free replacement CV joints from VW. > > So I purchased a pair of Lobro boot kits and replaced them...
Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 10:47:10 -0500
...CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer? I put like 2 hrs of sweat and tears installing that washer. but...
Re: What is SA Besto spray and can use on boots
Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:30:50 -0400
Now that I know what this spray is, I thought about putting it on the CV boots to help keep them from cracking. Is...
Re: CV Joint Experts?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 11 Nov 2004 13:14:16 -0500
...In most cases, a normal CV joint failure is accompanied by a boot failure also (open). So in your case, yon don't seem...
Re: Cv boots
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:10:09 +0000
...replace a CV boot. I was under the van for a different reason but inspected the boots. Driver’s side lower boot is ripped...
CV replacement questions
Historical mailing list - Carl Mount
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:16:33 -0600
...back to OEM from Bus Depot (Nice!). CVs seem the right size, but, hmmm. The boots that go over the axles seem a bit...
Re: Knocking sound
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Sun, 24 Jun 2018 17:39:31 -0400
...boot on it. On Sun, Jun 24, 2018 at 5:29 PM David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > If I shake the cv back...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Mon, 5 May 2014 07:29:45 -0600
...One time I drove through a rapidly flowing river and water got in a CV joint. When I took it apart it was ugly...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:32:52 -0400
...They claim, and I agree, that the grease should be clinging to >the >joint and not loose in the boot enough to come out...
Bus Depot German CV Boot Kit
Historical mailing list - Jeff klender
Fri, 20 Oct 2000 01:50:42 -0400
...I order a couple of spare German CV boot kits. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the kits included the bolts and snap...
Re: Redline:CV-2 High temp. CV grease
Historical mailing list
Tue, 14 Jan 1997 12:00:36 -0800
Todd, Just my $0.02, but if the grease 'slung out' then either the the boot or flange wasn't sealed tight or theres...
Re: CV boot or axle?
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:47:09 -0600
Edward Maikranz wrote: >>CV boot or axle? I hate doing CV boots! I have only done them on Transporters but cant imagine them being...
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
...Often it dislodges and the resulting leak dilutes the grease in the CV joint. Soon the boot can not hold in the slurry and...
The CV Joint saga: Conclusion
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 5 May 1999 14:11:54 -0500
...Then, the first guy who removed my cv, inserted the new boot without removing the old one. I kid you not! I didn't...
NEW Axle Shafts w/CV's NOW AVAILABLE!
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 20:04:20 -0500
...At $114 for one shaft, including 2 CV boots and joints, it's about the same as the price of new joints and boots...
cv questions
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Sat, 13 Sep 2003 01:28:05 -0400
...on the cv's.  i have pulled the rear and am cleaning them up, repacking them and replacing the boots.  my question...
Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:20:30 -0500
...I had to use an awl under the CV boot ends to allow the 1/8 inch tubing to go inside where I pumped...
85 GL Vibration
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 22:56:25 -0600
...the end of the boot, down to the CV, loaded it up, wire tied the end of the boots, Bingo! No Vibes! The whole...
Re: CV Joint Boots To Clamp or Not To Clamp
Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 15:42:33 -0400
...CV's following the article from > Van-Cafe I see one point of discrepancy. To clamp/zip tie the small end of > the boot...
CV Boot material question
Historical mailing list - john
Fri, 20 Apr 2001 09:25:56 -0600
Today I received a couple of boot kits for my syncro, and one set of boots are not the typical black pliable material. It...
RE: WTB CV Joint and fr. wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve SD-MS
Thursday, June 20, 1996 4:39PM
...And use a good molybdenum grease on the CV before you install it, with a new boot. R&R isn't too hard-- I...
RE: WTB CV Joint and fr. wheel bearings.
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 20 Jun 1996 13:07:00 -0700 (PDT)
...And use a good molybdenum grease on the CV before you install it, with a new boot. R&R isn't too hard-- I...
Re: cv boots that will last??
Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
Thu, 27 Jan 2005 08:46:55 -0500
...Got two boot kits from the Bus Boys that had everything, even new washers. I also got two CV and boot kits from the...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:26:28 -0700
...I have yet to have one problem with any CV joint or boot that I have installed.. andthat's dozens of them , years later...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:10:54 -0400
...Cv boots cracking I've only driven my Syncro for a year. It took over a year toget it ready and I'm not...
Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:55:50 -0700
I'm about to give the CV's new grease and boots. Did it last in '98 when swapping in the 1.9TD engine...
Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my- source for bolts?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 13:18:18 -0600
All of the CV boots I've bought from Bus Depot always had TriSquare and those special serrated lock washers. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics...
Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Sat, 13 Aug 2016 20:02:02 -0400
And be sure to use a quality synthetic or semi-synthetic CV joint specific grease. In my 42 years of servicing Lobro CV joints...
Re: CV joints/Axle options
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:48:46 -0400
...CV Joints, and repack with Red Line grease! > As for boots, the GKN boots are OEM. > Stay away from the cheap china CV Axle...
Re: CV joints/Axle options
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:34:19 -0600
...CV Joints, and repack with Red Line grease! > As for boots, the GKN boots are OEM. > Stay away from the cheap china CV Axle...
Re: axle connected to hub bone?
Historical mailing list - David Klein
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 18:00:58 -0600
...I undid the boot claps and pulled back the CV boot and able to put the shaft back in the hub so I could...
Re: Help with L�BRO CV Boot part number / Syncro 16
Historical mailing list - Michael Tevis
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:46:50 -0400
how many do you need? i have a pair of boots, possibly two pair, made by gates in the usa. seem to be pretty...
clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:13:46 -0500
...Anyway--the cvs boots I have are the kind where the big end just bolts on. Anyone have a recommendation for the small end...
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: Syncro Springs On My 2WD 84' Westy
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004 17:06:51 -0700
...While checking the transaxle fluid the > other day, I noticed that one of my CV boots have gone bad. > That makes two going bad...
Re: Cv boot passenger side
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:44:10 -0700
...how tired the CV's are on that axle. you can also just grab the axle near the offending boot and ..one, it should...
shift linkage boots
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Tue, 20 Apr 1999 11:40:07 -0700
...Are these boots supposed to hold greese like a CV boot? Are they supposed to have clamps on them? Or are they just meant...
Re: slow leak at the front cv boots
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:53:48 -0700
...a syncro it would only be CV joint grease coming out of a CV joint screw or boot. not transmission gear oil, or if...
Re: Is Lobro a good make for CV joint?
Historical mailing list - James Cohen
Tue, 7 Jan 1997 17:16:21 -0800
>I can get a so called Lobro (umlaut over the first o) CV joint kit >(includes boot, grease, clips etc) for GB#41.12...
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 boot replacement, Syncro front outer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 1 Oct 2006 00:39:21 -0400
Easiest way to change an outer boot is un bolt the top ball joint and then you can work the CV out from behind...
Re: cv boots that will last??
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 27 Jan 2005 15:48:41 +0000
...and as I mentioned on an earlier > post, several of the cv boots need > replacing. I replaced one just before Christmas, drove it 2500...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:07:12 -0700
if non stock tire/wheel size increases the "resting angle" of the cv joints over the stock set up, then the boots will be...
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...
CV Shafts - 86 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Maurizio Penna
Sun, 17 Jan 1999 15:39:23 -0800
Hello everyone, Today I took advantage of the very warm weather (+1C, +32F) here in Ottawa, Canada, to remove the two CV shafts from...
Re: Cleaning CV
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:24:21 -0700
...boot is intact .. > I'd be tempted to do the dip cleaning process with CV joint still on > the axle. > just slide the boot...
Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
Fri, 9 Apr 2004 12:03:12 -0700
...Perfect > > solution. > > > > I had to use an awl under the CV boot ends to allow the 1/8 inch > > tubing to > > go inside where...
Re: Help! Drive shaft broke off at CV joint (tranny end)
Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
Thu, 9 Jun 2005 21:04:45 -0700
...So it sounds like all i need is the bolts, luckily i have a CV boot kit at home with bolts so im a...
Re: cv boots
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 09:04:04 -0500
Darrell Boehler wrote: > > Hi Volks, > I have trouble keeping cv boots on my son Tom's 86 westy 265 k miles. > Doesn't seem...
Re: CV & Axle for a Syncro
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 21:48:54 +0100
...Bad is usually caused by lack of > grease caused a torn boot. On my other VW's we used to take junk yard CV...
Re: Jiffy Lube weirdness...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:15:12 -0600
...I see that my CVs leak grease out into the swing arm boxes, not much but enough to make me cautious. If a boot...
Re: Short c.v. Axles ?
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 12:49:12 -0700
...Mark Vincent Dow wrote: > Hello rollers, > > I finally got *Modesto* into a garage here in greater Montreal to > repack/replace three torn CV boots...
Re: Lobro CV joint boots review
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:58:22 -0800
...All of the Lobro CV boots that I installed a little over a year ago showed signs of cracking when I replaced another bad...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:05:17 -0700
...http://www.dormanproducts.com/c-255-cv-joint-boot-kits-solvent-welded-split- boot.aspx Or look for used OEM boots! Stuart -----Original Message...