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• CV assembly, redux
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:03:44 -0700
  ...Okay, this means the joint only goes together one way, and what I am looking at are two joints that were simply put on...
• Sad Syncro (CV Blues)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Perry
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 14:31:34 +0100
  ...When I asked the mechanic why the joint only made noise AFTER hed replaced the rubber boot he said that the joint must have...
• Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:03:41 -0400
  ...My upper ball joints are beginning to clunk, I think. I have an 87 tin top non-synchro. Are all ball joints created equally...
• Re: Inner CV boot replacement on an '81
  Historical mailing list - Chris brown
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 17:21:28 EST
  ...The joints were extremely tight-fitting onto the axle shafts and I had a hell of a time removing them with the axles in...
• Re: Book time for CV Joint work?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:06:25 -0500
  ...I believe there is a ripoff artist in my neighborhood! Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: > Upper Ball Joint - 1.0...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:54:31 -0400
  http://m.harborfreight.com/master-ball-joint-adapter-set-14pc-60307.html On Mar 11, 2015 8:27 PM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com...
• Re: CV joint replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 13 May 1999 18:27:43 -0300
  ...I'm assuming that means the right rear CV joint or joints need to > > be replaced. That leaves me with three questions. > > not necessarily...
• Re: CV Joint Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:55:19 -0400
  ...CV Joint Question Hi Folks, My issue started out as a shudder on acceleration, but last night I noticed a clunking sound as I...
• Re: CV joint
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 18:35:32 -0400
  Leon, Go to http://volksweb.relitech.com/ - Tom Carrington's web page, and look for the CV joint servicing link. There are pictures and...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint tool
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 21:35:53 -0400
  ...20:08 szpejankowski@gmail.com napisał(a): > Unfortunately I had a mechanic ruin a ball joint because he didn't have the correct press...
• Re: help. noise from the rear/ CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - Marc Theune
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 08:23:18 -0500
  ...After searching these archives and familiarizing myself with the CV/axle system, I got ready to remove the axle, disassemble the CV joints, and...
• Re: Sliding Door Silencer?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Apr 95 12:58:12 EDT
  > > I agree on the lithium, better but expensive is cv joint grease as it > does not harden and is impervious to water. I use...
• Re: Steering play on '88? - solved
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:18:16 -0400
  >On Tue, 19 Aug 2003, Shawn Wright wrote: > > > Ok, I found the source of play - the U joint at the rack is worn out...
• Re: early Vanagon ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 06:24:05 -1000
  The lower ball joint has to be pressed in. The upper joints (bolt on) is the easiest and can be done in a few...
• Re: clunking from CV????
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:41:25 -0700
  where clunking CV joints 'usually' first show up , in my world, is in in-town 30 mph turns. YMMV of course. but if your...
• Re: Was cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:24:53 -0700
  When an inner CV joint's grease is runny it is because the transmission oil has leaked into it. There is a rubberized plug...
• Re: small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 22:56:31 -0800
  Max Fenner wrote: > > >Can anyone tell me what the symptoms are of the failure of this joint > >t.i.a. John S > > steeringwheel felt...
• Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
  Historical mailing list - William
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 09:49:19 -0400
  ...CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer? > If you mean the dished washer this should go on the axle before...
• Beck/Arnley ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:44:48 -0700
  Hi all, Just picked up a Beck/Arnley upper ball joint from a FLAPS, box said Made in Germany, but sealed bag inside said...
• Re: 90 Westy synchro front wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 03:39:06 EDT
  You most deffinetly have a CV joint going bad. If it's deffintly to the right side, than it would be a good idea...
• Re: CV Joint - How to rebuild link
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 17:15:10 -0400
  There is an excellent how to on rebuilding / repacking the CV joint on Tom Carrington's website: http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm It...
• WTB CV joint "backing plate"
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:28:26 -0600
  I need the reinforcing or backing plate that goes under the bolts of a vanagon CV joint. Does anyone have one to sell? Thanks...
• Lower ball joint question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:04:47 -0400
  Hi folks, So, both my lower ball joint boots, on my 84, were ripped. Last year a friend replaced the driver side boot and...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:08:44 -0700
  ...Ball joints Hello esteemed Vanagon owners. My upper ball joints are beginning to clunk, I think. I have an 87 tin top non-synchro...
• Re: Axle shaft repairs
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 21:01:52 -0500
  ...This temporarily eliminates the play of the worn joint. They also always install new boots. When originall manufactured, CV joint ball tracks are very...
• repairing crevice corrosion at panel joints - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 19:32:55 -0500
  Hello I've developed numerous areas of crevice rust along panel joints especially the joint on the lower driver side horizontally between the wheels...
• 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
  If you mean the dished washer this should go on the axle before the Joint. I have found these missing on many axles. Not...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:16:17 -0700
  ...I made up some blanking plates to cover the joint ends. They bolt on to the cv joint bolt hole circle . That way I...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Test for Condition?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 10:26:28 -0700
  ...My recollection is that as the tire is lifted, one can see the lower ball joint move... Now on the upper ball joint my...
• Re: HELP!! CV Joints!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 15:22:32 -0700
  ...HELP!! CV Joints!! > Hi all: > > I removed the CV joint that was full of transmission oil that I wrote > about last time in order...
• Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:33:53 -0700
  ...really good CV joint boots ! I don't even consider them a 'regular failure item' . I have vanagons with CV joint boots on them...
• Re: CV joints/Axle options
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:36:10 -0400
  ...CV joints/Axle options > >> > >> First of all, hello again after a long pause. Now… onto interesting > stuff. > >> > >> I have a curious cank-cank-cank...
• Ball Joint Question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 10:57:47 -0400
  ...I figured that while the torsion arms are lying there on my bench would be a good time to lube the ball joints, but...
• 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
• Changing the left upper ball joint today- anything I should worry about?
  Historical mailing list - mark fisher
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 07:17:25 -0500
  Hi list I'm changing my ball joint today- are there any tricks I should know about? Thanks Mark
• Re: CLicking from Rear wheel - '85
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 12:33:25 -0700
  ...Beware of cheap CV joints, even cheap CV joint screws. I had one recently......it was so cheap and so from you-know-where...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:29:15 -0500
  I have yet to see the balls wear unless the joint is completely trashed. While I agree that putting the joints together with the...
• 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: Brake whoas
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 21:14:11 -0700
  Rachel, Just what kind of joint you had in mind? Aaah, it's still friday Leon -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - joe Hunt
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 07:42:11 EST
  Gang, I have been reading with interest the threads on the DIY press and one use the writers have mentioned was CV Joints? This...
• Re: was Knocking noise, now rotating CV axles & joints
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 03:51:38 -0500
  There is an article on the Volkscafe website about CV joint maintenance and diagnosis that should answer the questions about which noises mean failed...
• Re: CV joint question
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 09:53:23 -0400
  ...CV joint question > >I am about to install a new inboard CV joint. The new joint I got >from VW is incredibly tight/stiff...
• Re: JP Group Power Steering U Joint Fitment Issues?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 21 Jul 2019 09:52:44 -0700
  ...new u joint, bolt in https://tinyurl.com/y2hqezwc old u joint, bolt in https://tinyurl.com/y6jxvcvm amount of material removed by manufacturer...
• Re: Was cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:08:48 -0400
  Wait, one joint took a tube and a half of grease? Heck one axle shouldn't have taken that much. You can over grease...
• Re: A couple of CV joint questions
  Historical mailing list - Martin Kennelly
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 20:30:40 +0000
  ...tom wrote > Anyway, the guy who put on the CV joints used the spring washer that comes > with the boot kit, though none of...
• Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 08:22:49 -0700
  ...CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer? Now I've heard it all - A Westy with a Dishwasher!? Golly ha...
• Re: CV joint reversal?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:42:20 -0800
  ...CV joint reversal? >I don't think it would matter, but swapping the axle end for end would > be the simplest and cleanest way...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 21:24:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...GO to the FLAPS get the closes next bigger U-joint you can find. Take the shaft and the new U-joint to your...
• Re: U-joint for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 9 Feb 2011 10:25:59 -0800
  U joint is replaceable, I and others have done it. I used Precision brand, part #813. propshaft should be balanced afterwards. alistair On 9...
• 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 Joint failure - New or Rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 15:15:43 -0400
  This http://www.benplace.com/images_westfalia/inspection_joint.jpg as 40k miles since re-pack. Still going strong on my 87 (sold but...
• replacing ball joints, DIY?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 19:06:17 EDT
  Can one change ball joints in the driveway or does it involved a press or something only a shop can handle? TIA Jeff 83...
• Replacment Ball Joint and Tie Rod Boots
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 23:01:53 EST
  ...Use a pickle fork (ball joint separator) to knock the joint apart, clean with brake cleaner, pack with grease, and then slip the new...
• Re: Funny clunking noise
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 09:44:23 -0500
  Hey List - I've had a bad CV joint(s) for almost two years. It's almost comical, but every time I start to...
• Re: CV joint binding
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 22:57:32 -0800
  Yeah - what exactly is "binding"? If the thing isn't assembled properly what happens is that the joint will not flex, period. You can...
• The CV-Joint servicing & maintenance is up and running
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:11:44 -0400
  ...bad!!!) Understanding the CV-Joint and axle drive shaft http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_boot_anatomy.htm CV-Joint servicing and maintenance http...
• Upper Ball Joint Lasts ? miles?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:06:19 -0800
  ...I'm replacing the D-side upper ball joint. (torn boot) PO receipts say P-side upper done in 04. I'm guessing it...
• Re: CV joint question
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 12:15:34 -0400
  ...CV joint question > >I am about to install a new inboard CV joint. The new joint I got >from VW is incredibly tight/stiff...
• Re: Front Inner Syncro CV Joints Question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 19:42:07 -0800
  ...251 498 103A, Joint Kit, Inner FT 251 598 101, Joint Kit Rear I have a picture of the front inner joint kit and...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:09:25 +0000
  ...The "grease" in those CV joints was dried and clumpy. The > balls in the joint have turned a blueish-black, I assume from overheating...