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• Re: CV boots life
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 02:18:45 -0400
  ...http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_joint_maintenance.htm And have some greasy fun, very messy ;-) Cheers, Ben http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/engine1...
• CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Aug 2021 02:02:04 +0000
  CV joint boots are like so many other parts these days. The quality just is not there and often critical design details are missed...
• Re: Bad CV Joint Turns Vanagon back home
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 12 Aug 2006 10:19:55 -0400
  Once, when I was down in Virginia, I had a CV that really started knocking bad (boot intact, though) and I found that if...
• Re: replacement cv/axle assembly
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:53:28 -0500
  Except for the boot kits, rebuilt axle assemblies do not get new parts. The CV's get re-machined and fitted with oversized balls...
• Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:36:24 -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...
• CV Boots
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 96 20:05 CST
  >Also, how difficult (time and tools) is it to replace a boot on the cv >joint? Mine is cracked. I was doing mine today...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 14:16:57 -0500
  Should I clean up and repack the other while I'm at it? (and replace that boot as well). Am I correct in assuming...
• Re: CV Boot material question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 13:17:41 EDT
  The white boot material is used on the newer Syncros. They seem to be more durable than the black rubberized variety. BenT <A HREF...
• Re: Syncro cv boots
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 12:15:15 -0400
  ...Be advised that VW has migrated to a brand new CV joint boot which is blue in color and made out of some kind...
• 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: Done: Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 23:00:43 -0600
  ...Do it every time and those CV's will last forever. Inspect regularly for toorn boots, though. A torn boot will trash a CV...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:58:06 -0400
  ...size increases the "resting angle" of the cv >joints over the stock set up, then the boots will be flexed more >during everyday driving...
• Re: Rebuilt cv drive shaft
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 08:54:14 -0400
  ...If the boot is ripped, its a warning that its time to clean and re-pack the joint) Bill ----------------------------------- Rebuilt CVs are a generic...
• High Temp CV Grease
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 05 Sep 94 21:43:34 EDT
  ...It seems like it got a pin hole in it because someone squeezed the CV Joint Boot before tightening the clamp so it had...
• A couple of CV joint questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 16:40:16 -0700
  ...the guy who put on the CV joints used the spring washer that comes with the boot kit, though none of my 3 manuals...
• Re: ERROR Re: [Syncro] Heavy Duty Rear Axels/CVs (108mm), Factory
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 20:13:17 -0800
  ...Possibly the difference being whether the > CV comes with a boot or not. Not sure. VW used to sell their cv joints as a...
• Re: greasing CV joints - Grease needle experience
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 09:35:16 -0400
  ...He pulled the other 3 CV boots and same thing, SAND packed in the grease. All of this from a tiny needle hole (but...
• Re: 9-month life on new CV boots
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:29:13 -0600
  ...This is ridiculous that unacceptable that in 2013 someone can't even make a CV joint boot that will hold up for a year...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Mon, 5 May 2014 09:35:59 -0400
  ...A snug-fitting boot won't let water in or grease out. Mike B. On 5/5/2014 9:29 AM, Gnarlodious wrote: > I...
• Re: 9-month life on new CV boots
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:19:28 -0400
  ...CV boot > kit, FEBI, 5903, 251 598 201 - $17.50 > > > > > > On 2013-04-22, at 10:48 PM, Automatic digest processor < > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON...
• CV boot replacement - easy!
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 08:35:03 -0600
  ...While under the bus, I noticed that one of my CV boots was split, so purchased a new boot and a tube of Lubro...
• CV boot kit prices
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 11:46:00 -0500 (CDT)
  I called RMMW this morning and their $9.95 cv boot kit, complete with all of the hardware is on two week backorder. Calls...
• Re: CV joint question and success!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:34:18 -0400
  ...axle. > > By the time the boots arrive, I’ll be well practiced in the art of boot and CV exchanges. > > Eric Caron > > >> On Jul...
• Re: CV & Axle for a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 13:55:57 -0700
  ...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: CV Grease Kits
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:17:36 -0500
  ...the boot/axle. You can channel the length as far up > as you need to to direct the grease right at the CV joint...
• Re: CV joint packing grease?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 23:57:29 -0700
  ...CV joint packing grease? > Hi Bill, > > Find yourself some Lubro-Moly CV axle grease. I used it and have heard > that it is the...
• Re: opinion on neoprane vs rubber cv boots, rack&pinion bbots
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 10:10:00 -0500
  At 09:48 AM 12/5/2007, TC wrote... >do people have any experience with rubber vs neoprane boots in terms >of >which tends...
• Re: CV Axle Boot Options. Whats the best?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 22:32:48 -0500
  ...bruiserbabie@yahoo.com> wrote: > I'm looking at upgrading my CV axle boots on my 2WD automatic transmission > vanagon. It is lifted and at...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 16:05:52 -0700
  When crawling under the 84 Westfalia over the weekend, I noticed the passenger inboard CV boot gone and grease splattered everywhere. I'm going...
• Re: 2 matters, oil pressure, and axle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:30:21 -0500
  ...The boot as you call it is the boot, and the joint is the CV joint. If the boot rubber is torn, and nowadays...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:18:32 -0500
  ...Is this normal? > > Other than the obvious CV boot, should I be also picking up the outer CV > joint also? What about the other...
• cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 18:51:48 CDT
  ...for you eurovan nuts, your cv joint/boot/grease depends on whether it is an outer (701-498-099) or an inner (701-498...
• Re: Grease on axel
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 2 Oct 2023 13:21:11 -0400
  ...I replaced the boots on my CV joints a few years ago. A year or so later, I was checking under the van in...
• Re: CV clean & repack questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 10:46:53 -0500
  ...head screws to install the new CVs. If anyone has ever been in there to replace the boots before you'll most likley find...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:15:18 -0600
  ...Apr 30, 2014 at 11:59 AM, Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net> wrote: > What is a source for good quality CV boots? > Ken Lewis >
• Re: axle connected to hub bone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 13:22:06 -0700
  That sounds like the outer CV joint came apart inside the boot. Especially if the large nut is still on the outer end of...
• Re: Bum CV joint summary - another cheap fix
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 17:23:40
  ...Unless there is a torn boot and the CV is actually out of grease, you can simply remove the axle shaft and reverse it...
• Re: Best grease to use for CVs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 08:32:49 -0500
  ...BLCLINKS.NET> writes: > I have serviced my CV joints on our 87's before (replaced boots, > etc.) > but somehow always had little containers of...
• New VW CV joints cheap
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 22:48:59 -0400
  ...CV joints that fit, bus and Vanagon and some watercooled inner CV applications. They go for 40 bucks to your door w/boot. New...
• Re: Ripped CV Boots
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 15:41:58 EST
  ...3 Dec 1997 22:08:38 -0400 Scott Chen <mac.chen@IX.NETCOM.COM> writes: >Anyone have any problems with new CV boots ripping?
• Re: CV boots--again
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:33:09 -0500
  ...A properly packed CV joint should not have grease in the boot. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Cleaning CVs
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 14:26:18 -0600
  ...IF you'll clean them and regrease them periodically, AND check the boots ... a torn boot is a quick way for a cv joint...
• Re: 1991 westy: torn CV boots on AT - best course of action?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:30:58 -0800
  ...if it's from Germany and low mileage better repack them and fit new boots, better than to replace with parts w. unknown source....
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:30:05 -0500
  ...Is this normal? Other than the obvious CV boot, should I be also picking up the outer CV joint also? What about the other...
• Re: CV joint question and success!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:00:09 -0700
  ...axle. > > > > By the time the boots arrive, I’ll be well practiced in the art of boot > and CV exchanges. > > > > Eric Caron > > > > > >> On Jul...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:33:40 -0400
  ...tell me the correct torque for the CV bolts when we install > the joint and boot back? > > > > Also, anyone have a link to the...
• cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - morrison
  Tue, 4 Jul 1995 15:37:49 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I am replacing a cv boot. I noticed that the cv joint that connects to the wheel has the black grease in it but...
• Re: [T2] Rebuilt Half Axles/ Autozone $99
  Historical mailing list - George Lyle
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 15:10:06 -0800
  ...New boots, rebuilt CVs on shafts > ready to install with grease. Their warrantee is generous. I've > replaced three sets of brake pads on...
• Re: Looking for How To change Front CV Boot (Syncro )
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:43:46 -0800
  If you need to replace a boot because it is torn I would think of the joints are questionable and do a full CVC...
• Re: Best Cars to go 200,000 Miles
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 18:19:11 -0400
  ...Did any of them ever have CV joint problems? My 2001 Passat had torn >outer >CV boots at 80k miles. They were not just...
• Re: Dished Washer With New CV Joints?
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:38:23 -0500
  Does this washer fit over the axle? Sometimes those are used to take up slack and prevent the CV joint from sliding on the...
• 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...
• Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:04:34 -0700
  While under the Vanagon to pull the starter I noticed the rubber boot on the passenger side CV joint is torn. No clunks from...
• Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 09:11:46 -0400
  ...Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN) wrote: > I just received two new CV joint boot kits for my '84 Westy from the Bus > Depot. They came...
• Re: CV boot or axle?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:08:45 -0400
  ...CV boot or axle? > Am I the only one that enjoys CV service? I love the way it feels when > everything is apart and...
• Dished Washer With New CV Joints?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:55:25 +0000
  Hello All, Got the last of the old bolts out and the axle is off, new CV joints ready to go on...kit has...
• Re: Wanted:Off Road Vehicle CV Boot etc. Protection
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 12:45:09 -0800
  ...Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA > >Does anybody know where I can order the CVJoint Boot Guards and the Water >Pump...
• Re: Short c.v. Axles ?
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:50:59 -0400
  ...CV boots. > > > > I discovered the boots were shot on my drive from Los Angeles to Montreal > > back in late April. > > > > The Joints and boots...
• Re: Upper Rear CVs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 10:43:48 -0400
  beating joel to the punch on CVs ..... when i did my 83 vanagon CV a couple years ago they were knocking like crazy and...
• Re: RoadHaus - Premature wheel bearing failure
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 15:33:34 -0700
  I have a similar (possibly related?) problem with my left side outer CV joint. History: It was working fine until a few years ago...