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• Re: CV Joints Thrust bearing (Jetta)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 16:23:00 -0800
  ...Now I have to start looking for some good replacement CV joints...back to the archives. Pat ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: CV Joints Thrust bearing...
• CV Joint Removal (OK, we go back to the topic)
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Thu, 11 Aug 1994 10:24:36 -0700 (PDT)
  ...If you are considering doing your CV joints, get one of the 6mm allen sockets or 12-point drives and one of those hand...
• Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
  Historical mailing list - carboncow
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 10:12:12 -0500
  ...need input on confusing CV joints... >Sometimes CV joints get assembled improperly. Look at the right up on >Tom Carrington's web page and...
• 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...
• ball joint replacement, '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 15:37:57 -0700
  Anyone ever replace the lower ball joints in one of these babies? My Westy has two dead ones. Also the joints in the steering...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
  Historical mailing list - Airic
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:48:04 -0600
  ...The bumps in the road don't make a thump anymore either. > How did your steering feel after you changed the ball joints? I...
• Ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 22 Jul 2023 14:57:10 -0400
  Hey, Does the Bay window boot fit the Vanagon lower ball joint? I’m looking for a boot that has the best chance of...
• Re: Front Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 13:10:38 -0000
  > Hi Phil, > The lower joints are difficult to replace without a shop press. > Sometimes with a press they still need to be heated a...
• Re: CV Joint Replacement Quotes
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 23:49:45 -0800
  ...CV Joint Replacement Quotes Thanks to all who pointed me to the Relitech site for instruction on replacing the CV joints. Next question. Has...
• Re: Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list
  20 Nov 95 17:56
  Replacing the ball joints it fairly simple, but not easy without a nice BIG press. I am currently doing all four on my '68...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 23:05:13 -0700
  ...I said Nah, > it sounds like ball joints, I know what worn ball joints sound like. But > he was at least 80% right, cause...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Arthur H. Walker
  Mon, 1 May 1995 17:13:11 -0700
  ...A good way to see this is to look at each joint in your mind and ask what's exerting a torque on the...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 19:03:29 -0800
  ...GO to the FLAPS get the closes next bigger > U-joint you can find. Take the shaft and the new U-joint > to your...
• 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
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:42:08 -0500
  All this talk of balls and joints has this thread getting tagged as potential spam.... Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• Syncro CV Madness..
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 06:27:44 +0000
  ...CV-JOINTS front axle inner $167.88 each front axle outer $101.67 each rear axle $208.90 each all four joints same price...
• They are the same! (was:Syncro CV Self Destruct)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Mon, 11 May 1998 20:05:53 -0500
  ...Also I did not find the "washer" (P/N 251 407 295) between the CV joint and the joint flange. This washer is basicly...
• Re: stuck CV joint (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 07:30:19 -0700 (PDT)
  There are two main pieces to a CV joint (forget about the cage and the ball bearings themselves for a minute). 1) The splined...
• Re: CV joint reversal?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:03:58 -0600
  ...It wouldn't get your joints cleaned and lubed, though. IIRC, the groove machined in the puck goes to the outside, so any way...
• 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: 924 cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:30:42 -0700
  ...Then it puts a lot of strain on the axles and joints. I thought initially the 924 joints would be stronger. That's why...
• Re: removing ball joint nut?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:24:15 -0700
  ...One BMW shop had trouble with Meyle brand ball joints that way, and stopped using them. . - just thinking maybe if your ball joint is...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:20:29 -0500
  ...I can't mix and match pieces from two of my (original lobro) joints to get one good joint, right? The stamping on both...
• Re: CV Joint Experts?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 09:34:19 -0500
  Might also be a wheel bearing, but for the CV joint job, here are two great sources: http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm http...
• Save your ball joints!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 96 20:05:10 EST
  Do you have an early 80's Vanagon, or similar vintage VW? VW uses "permanently lubricated" joints in the suspension on the late model...
• Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:48:20 -0600
  ...I attempted pressing a lower ball joint, but the adaptor pushed through the ball joint shoulders, ruining it. Can anyone recommend a specific ball...
• Re: 924 cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:36:36 -0700
  ...Then it puts a lot of strain on the axles and joints. I thought initially the 924 joints would be stronger. That's why...
• 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 - Syncro Front
  Historical mailing list - Kerry G. Stanley, SWPRD
  Tue, 12 Jul 1994 11:08:02 EST
  The front outer CV joints on the Syncros are completely different (and presumably more expensive). How easy are these to remove? The Bentley manual...
• Re: cv-joints
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 94 14:26:30 bst
  I swapped the worn joint for less worn one I scrounged from a friend. This has almost got rid of the strange wobble/judder...
• Re: CV joints - anyone tried OE brand?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:02:48 -0700
  ...If you buy these CV joints, buy good quality new bolts or use your old ones. The joints themselves looked ok to me, but...
• Re: 1983 balljoints?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 07 May 1997 19:27:21 -0400
  ...I think the better test for ball joint wear is to compress the joint with a C-clamp and measure play , then compare with...
• Re: Book time for CV Joint work?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 17:57:57 -0700
  Upper Ball Joint - 1.0 one side Lower Ball Joint - 1.5 one side Fuel Filter - 0.4 Power Steering Pump - 1.0 Cheers...
• Re: CV joint replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 13 May 1999 15:50:52 -0500
  > Knock, Knock. > Who's there? Argo. :) > I've got that CV joint knocking in the right rear when I make a right turn. > I...
• Re: Get yourself a hydraulic press!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 10:02:16 -0700
  The thing about dealing with the lower ball joint in the ball-joint adapter is that the surface you press against is at a...
• Re: Ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:42:35 +0000
  Depending on the work to be done it is likely that the lower ball joint may need to be separated anyway. You may be...
• CV Joint bolts, washers, gasket
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 31 May 2025 09:46:29 -0700
  I rebuilt my CV joints about a year ago. A few days ago I noticed that some of the bolts had come loose so...
• CV joint lifespan?
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 02:40:57 -0000
  ...The service record indicates a new off-side inner CV joint 16k miles ago, prior to that both were replaced 60k miles ago. 1...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 07:22:43 EST
  In a message dated 1/22/03 1:05:32 AM, dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET writes: << Solder joints have very poor fatigue resistance, and an...
• Re: CV joints - anyone tried these?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:10:16 -0700
  consider that you can get a NEW, not rebuilt, empi axle with the two cv joints on it for $90 incl shipping, for example...
• Re: WTB; CV JOINT SPACER/
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 17:21:42 -0500
  ...WTB; CV JOINT SPACER/ > > *http://tinyurl.com/nzxkr5* > ** > Hi All, > I'm looking for a Pair of > CV Joint Spacers > (See Picture) > If you...
• Do I have a CV joint problem? 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom L
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 10:19:55 -0700
  ...Are my joints bad? Could my driving without the tire have done damage? If it is a joint problem - do you recommend replacing all...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 18 Dec 2015 22:23:00 -0600
  ...You unbolt the top ball > joint from the control arm. Then loosen the nut on t lower joint and using > a proper tool or...
• Re: Syncro U-joints/More than You Want to Know
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 10:29:08 EST
  ...So much for checking the u-joints in situ. Looking at the u-joints, I could not understand all the fuss on the list...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
  Historical mailing list - "Vanderzanden Michael (BetP/ESE1)"
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:53:34 -0600
  Mike, What you heard about the upper ball joints being "not particularly difficult" to replace is an understatement. They are a piece of cake...
• Re: Upper ball joint - use a ball joint press!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:40:39 -0800
  A ball joint press will make the job very easy and not hurt a thing. I do not recommend using a hammer or sledge...
• Re: Axle assembly vs Local Shop Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 11:53:55 -0400
  ...Are these new CV joints on an axle or cleaned & repacked used CV joints for $100.00? The only CV joints that I would...
• Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 11:34:06 -0500
  OK, I need to put in a new upper ball joint onthe right side. I suppose I'll do the lower too. Anyway, my...
• Replacing Ball Joints...anything else while in there?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 25 May 2005 13:50:15 -0700
  ...I'm about to have my (long-overdue) Upper and Lower Ball Joints replaced. Anyone have any suggestions as to what else I should...
• Re: early Vanagon ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 20:30:05 -1000
  ...early Vanagon ball joint replacement >My '82 Westy needs all four ball joints replaced. I bought the parts from >my import specialist FLAPS before...
• CV JOINTS FAQ
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 04:22:57 -0800
  ...Another benefit of the CV joint is that it will work at a higher deflection than 16 degrees, I don't remember the exact...
• New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice.
  Historical mailing list - James Wetzel
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 05:25:12 -0500
  Dear List, Just finished putting on a new set of ball joints from the Bus Depot ($50.00 for the pair) on my 84...
• Re: cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Fri, 8 Jul 94 10:32:36 GMT
  ...Alistair Bell (a fine Scots name :-) writes: > >flip the axles end for end so that the "other faces" of the cv joints > >are taking...
• early Vanagon ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 22:11:22 -0700
  My '82 Westy needs all four ball joints replaced. I bought the parts from my import specialist FLAPS before checking the labor cost for...
• Re: CV Repair
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 5 Apr 95 17:12:03 PDT
  > The joints can be purchased for $50-60 and good german CV boots are about $15.00. It's a messy job, if you...
• Re: CV anatomy
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:30:57 -0400
  Some CV joints do have a smaller inner diameter on one side of the cage vs the other. Normally the larger diameter side is...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 10:09:07 -0500
  That may be Rons price for a German joint, He had some Italian that were more on the Whitney $15 order, might call "ahem...
• Fwd: Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 07:41:12 -0800
  ...need input on confusing CV joints... >Sometimes CV joints get assembled improperly. Look at the right up on >Tom Carrington's web page and...
• Re: U-joint for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Feb 2011 15:44:10 -0800
  ...U-joint for Syncro >U joint is replaceable, I and others have done it. I used Precision > brand, part #813. > > propshaft should be balanced...
• Re: Get yourself a hydraulic press!
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 07:51:24 -0800
  Good point.I took mine up to the local VW dealership and they poped out the old lower ball joint and pressed in the...