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• Re: Maintenance Intervals
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 14:24:00 -0500
  ...On Opie I've lubed (oil or grease) hinges, window mechanisms, locks, latches, CVs, clutch cable, accel cable, heater cables, shifter, suspension, and others...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 08 Jan 95 00:41:56 CST
  ...Eastwood company has a Speedometer cable lubricator ... a little gizmo that fits on the end of a cable and allows a grease gun to...
• Re: tranny boots...
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 06:11:31 -0800
  ...joint boot was a monster to find the last time I replaced the clutch, > about five years ago. > > The accelerator cable boot has crumbled...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 9 Jan 1995 13:02:25 -0800 (PST)
  >> Eastwood company has a Speedometer cable lubricator ... a little gizmo that >> fits on the end of a cable and allows a grease gun to...
• Re: tranny boots...
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 06:22:49 -0800
  ...joint boot was a monster to find the last time I replaced the clutch, > > about five years ago. > > > > The accelerator cable boot has crumbled...
• CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jan 1995 15:55:38 -0800
  ...Should I just go ahead and replace the clutch and accelerator cables? 4: As long as the engine bay's empty, does anyone have...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 14:31:43 -0800
  ...Replace clutch and accel cables. 3.5: Replace throw-out bearing, inspect cross-shaft bushings, replace as needed. Eg do *complete* clutch job, since...
• tranny boots...
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 06:27:54 -0600
  ...joint boot was a monster to find the last time I replaced the clutch, about five years ago. The accelerator cable boot has crumbled...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Mon, 9 Jan 1995 13:45:32 -0500 (EST)
  ...Joel Walker <JWALKER@ua1vm.ua.edu> > Eastwood company has a Speedometer cable lubricator ... a little gizmo that > fits on the end of a cable...
• Re: tranny boots...
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 04:31:58 -0800
  ...joint boot was a monster to find the last time I replaced the clutch, >>> about five years ago. >>> >>> The accelerator cable boot has crumbled...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list - john keith hopp
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 09:55:22 -0700 (MST)
  ...Should I just go ahead and replace the clutch and accelerator > cables? YES!! And buy a spare for each. You may consider replacing your...
• Re: How Many Total Miles On Your Van?
  Historical mailing list - John F. Gladu
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 11:49:42 -0500
  ...main seal, inboard CV boots are dead, middle seats are busted, driver window regulator held together with a cable clamp, power steering pump leaks...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Jan 1995 00:33:12 -0600
  >So Thom Fitzpatrick says: >> > >> > Is there anything else *you'd* do if you had the engine out? >> >I don't know who the original...
• Re: Clutch sticking
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 10:39:37 -0800
  ...You can also unbolt the clutch "cable" houseing (on the transaxle again) and have someone slowly press the clutch pedle in why you give...
• Re: [Syncro] Clutch sticking
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:24:47 -0800
  > Sounds like a worn or breaking clutch release fork. Get ready to pull that > transmission! > > Karl M > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Anthony L. Mourkas <frankenstein...
• Re: [Syncro] Clutch sticking
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 15:27:55 -0500
  Sounds like a worn or breaking clutch release fork. Get ready to pull that transmission! Karl M ----- Original Message ----- From: Anthony L. Mourkas <frankenstein...
• Clutch sticking
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 13:29:54 -0500
  The clutch on my 87 Syncro has never had as smooth an action as that of my 84 Westy. I would compare the feeling...
• FS: 81 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 22:30:42 -0400
  ...Steering rack boots (have boots) tie rod end, heater cables, radio, wiring in dash - call for more details, can send pictures. Located near Mass...
• Re: [Syncro] Clutch sticking
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 17:21:47 -0800
  ...Re: [Syncro] Clutch sticking > Sounds like a worn or breaking clutch release fork. Get ready to pull that > transmission! > > Karl M > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From...
• Lubing clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 23:58:42 -0400
  Hey all, How in the hell do you lube the clutch pedal linkage on a Vanagon? Mine is getting kinda gritty-feeling and I...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list - Bob R. Kenyon
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 17:35:07 -0800 (PST)
  On Thu, 5 Jan 1995, Steve Johnson wrote: > I don't know who the original poster was, but as long as the money is...
• Re: Clutch sticking
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 13:49:25 -0500
  Check the condition of the clutch pedal under the dash, where it pivots in the metal bracket. That spot should be lubed every so...
• Re: Lubing clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 07:56:16 -0400
  ...I have found many clutch linkage parts badly warn out. Push the clutch peddle to the floor and with your other hand, reach up...
• Re: Clutch Advise Please
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 14:08:27 -0700
  ...The old VW clutches were cable-operated, and you were not tempted to assume the hydraulic system was at fault. There are two other...
• Eurovan Parts Blow-Out!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 20:04:10 -0500
  ...REPAIR KIT 701 698 471 $8.95 CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER 701 721 401 $59.95 CLUTCH CABLE, '95-UP I THINK? 701 721 335B...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 08:41:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...Should I just go ahead and replace the clutch and accelerator >cables? If you have the bread, let it flow. > 4: As long as...
• Re: How I got home from work (broken clutch cable)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 11:21:44 -0600
  ...idle-stop solenoid and then to add to my frustration the clutch cable broke. the only problems i had was when I approached stopped...
• Porsche trans adaptor info found
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 May 2000 10:31:14 +1200
  ...Clutch actuation in 915 is cable; you can either convert van to cable clutch, or preferably convert the 915 to hydraulic, as I will...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:18:24 -0700
  ...platinum = 2.75) > Spark plug wire > 1 clutch plate, cable > 1 float needle valve > 1 accelerator cable > 1 set of contact breaker points > 1...
• Re: Lubing clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 23:39:09 -0700
  ...First of all only white grease goes on the shifter ball, the master cylinder suporters both the brakes and clutch slave cylinder. This shifter...
• Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
  ...Spark plugs, caps, rotor (platinum = 2.75) Spark plug wire 1 clutch plate, cable 1 float needle valve 1 accelerator cable 1 set of...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 5 Jan 95 9:16:28 PST
  So Thom Fitzpatrick says: > > > > Is there anything else *you'd* do if you had the engine out? > > Detail as much of the surrounding area...
• Re: Driving Cross Country Advice...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 09:36:35, -0500
  ...Suggestions- clutch cable spare (unless recently replaced), also gas cable, points, timing light, wire with big alligator clips each end (for starter woes), voltmeter...
• 91 Vanagon Auto Trans Repair Part 2
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Jun 1997 22:01:41 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Today, I degreased the front of the motor, installed the new cable boots, and new rear seal. Unfortunately, it started raining at 11am and...
• Re: Frozen Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 13:03:50 -0400
  ...out of the cable > jacket? Since I haven't see the linkage, I can only surmise that the accordian > boot is shot at the...
• What to look for in buying a bus
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 16:56:20 -0700
  ...Look for the cover that protects the workings under the pedals- clutch and accelerator cable, brake master cylinder and parking brake cables, etc. Presense...
• Re: HELP! Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 18:16:04 -0500
  ...1) Has either end of the black rubber elbow boot between throttle and air flow meter come loose? 2) Are the two big hoses...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
  ...1 clutch plate, cable *** maybe one for group >1 float needle valve *** don't think you have a carburator >1 accelerator cable *** maybe one...
• Re: cv joint questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 05:05:01 -0600
  ...You speedometer cable could become noisy as well. I'd first give the CVs a little jolt of grease and take a few days...
• 84 Wesfalia for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Monk Bill
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 19:37:49 EDT
  ...New E-Brake cables,pads, and shoes New CV joints and boots New gaskets on pop-top,luggage rack and vent. New intake boot...
• FS 86 Syncro, Avon, CT 208K miles $3600 obo
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 14:18:05 -0500
  ...Call 860-676-1971 Email to Syncro4Sale@aol.com VW Mud Flaps ($400 at dealer),K&N Air Filter,New Steering Rack,New Clutch...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 08:37:08 -0400
  ...in the air intake boot coming from >> the air cleaner to the throttle body. >> I have an electrical cable with a plug just like...
• Re: Potential New Survey [LONG!]
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:33:24 -0500
  ...20,000 km, 09/88, leak from drivers side boot 99,000 mi, 12/92 rack fell off 1987: 127,000 mi, 03/98...
• 1988 bus reaches 100,000 miles!!! film at eleven.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 02 Dec 95 18:35:53 CST
  ...57,839 10.00 replaced accelerator cable rubber boot (yes, that's ONE tiny little rubber boot!!!) 61,810 314.00 replaced four tires...
• Joel Change the Stats! '77 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Sep 96 15:43:44 EDT
  ...we had to adjust the clutch because whoever put the clutch cable on didn't do it right. no biggy. the passenger seat does...
• Subject: Re: Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 23:31:25 -0700
  ...guard water repellant #19) adjusted the clutch several times #20) pulled and lubricated throttle cable and clutch cable. Freed up sticking throttle body. #21...
• Re: Subject: Re: Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 22:22:05 -0700
  ...guard water repellant > #19) adjusted the clutch several times > #20) pulled and lubricated throttle cable and clutch cable. Freed up > sticking throttle body. > #21...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -0400
  ...in the air intake >> boot coming from the air cleaner to the throttle body. >> I have an electrical cable with a plug just like...
• Re: Convert manual into an automatic?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 13:55:53 -0700
  ...axles (they are different lengths) 4) shiftrod/cable combo (don't forget the locking clip or boot at end) 5) shifter w/o shifter...
• Re: engine builder in Samba
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:56:28 -0400
  ...pipes,new clutch with the swap,rebuilt the cv's,replace all wheel bearings,replace all of the shifter bushings,boots any wearable part...
• Re: Bluestar project progress
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 1 May 2013 20:30:38 -0400
  ...in the air intake boot coming from the air cleaner to the throttle body. I have an electrical cable with a plug just like...
• Syncro Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 11:36:02 -0800
  ...Some oil has leaked, but the clutch is not oil coated and does not slip. In addition, the rear CV boots (mentioned above) are...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:08:47 -0800
  ...I also carry my worn clutch...dunno why...no way to change that without a floor jack and a floor, for that matter. Don...
• Re: last minute checks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:02:08 -0700
  ...Accelerator cable Clutch cable 3 fan belts 6 flares spare gas cap for when you go to Oregon and the attendant forgets spare half...
• Little Martha running, but not driving yet (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 18:02:48 -0800
  ...Accel cable Clutch cable Shifter? Troubleshoot: Resistive right front head light wire dome (interior) light doesn't work Emergency Flashers doesn't work No...
• Re: cv joint questions
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 07:24:01 -0800
  ...You speedometer cable could become > noisy as well. I'd first give the CVs a > little jolt of grease and take a few days...
• Re: Bluestar project progress
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 May 2013 20:45:08 -0400
  ...in the air intake boot coming from the air cleaner to the throttle body. > I have an electrical cable with a plug just like...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:25:13 -0600
  ...I also carry my worn > clutch...dunno why...no way to change that without a floor jack and a floor, > for that matter. > > Don...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-Crankcase vent heater.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 May 2013 20:47:28 -0400
  ...in the air intake boot coming from the air cleaner to the throttle body. I have an electrical cable with a plug just like...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 14:54:19 -0600
  ...Throddle cable was simply spliced together with small cable splice "U" clamps. I used 86 Jetta alternator brackets, Sanyo A/C compressor brackets. Yes...