| Subject: | Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued |
| From: | Alistair Bell |
| Date: | Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:11:40 -0700 |
I have a pair of pliers that is designed to get those clips off. I'm sorry I can't recall the name of the clip type off hand, but it's surprising how well the pliers work. Alistair > On Aug 16, 2016, at 4:18 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > > Success! In two hours with the help of a friend I was able to get the CV boot changed. I had to use a used VW boot but plan to do the job again with a new boot and synthetic grease. At lease now I have the van for the next few months and can plan the install of the new boots. > > I will need to purchase a few tools to do this job on my own. > In reality I am so worried about the joint coming apart I might choose to plan to have a partner. It was great to do this as a team. > > Interestingly, my friend has a recently damaged ankle and had to be very careful and was restricted in movements. This ment he had to advise a lot more and thus I learned a lot more. Stil. 2 hours for two men with serious impairments isn’t bad! > > As a past girlfriend would say, two men one good body, no brain! > > > Thanks to everyone for all the information and tips. I plan to use my knowledge gained to keep this van healthy. > > Now for a related question. > > The C shaped clip was a challenge to remove and install. I thought the clip would have holes to match the special pliers. Mine did not. Can I purchase these somewhere and get them with the holes that would make it easier to put them off and on? I would not mind having spares as with grease covered hands they could be easy to drop when doing install or removal. for me dropping a small part is a major setback. > > Best. > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto > Ready for the rest of the summer. > > > > > >> On Aug 16, 2016, at 11:55 AM, Ned Savoie <ned@HARBOURLIGHT.COM> wrote: >> >> Good point. I don't know if they make one for IRS? I've used these on my >> 78, and just assumed someone made one to work with the IRS as well. >> >> >> Ned >> >> -- >> >> Ned Savoie >> Creative Director >> >> Harbour Light Strategic Marketing >> Savvy Software, Inc. >> 621A Islington Street >> Portsmouth, NH 03801 >> >> [Telephone] 603.427.2821 >> [Facsimile] 603.427.0938 >> [Mobile] 603.828.2400 >> >>> On Tue, Aug 16, 2016 at 7:49 AM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote: >>> >>> Ned: >>> >>> Those are what I have on my ’66 Westfalia which has a swing axle (torsion >>> bar). They are not designed for IRS. >>> >>>> On 16-Aug-2016, at 00:33, Ned Savoie <ned@HARBOURLIGHT.COM> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hey Eric, >>>> >>>> It's late and I just did a quick search, but here's an example. Others >>> are >>>> probably far better to help find the best one (or one for the proper year >>>> and vehicle). It certainly is a great arrow to have in your repair >>>> quiver.... >>>> >>>> http://www.autohausaz.com/pn/111598021A >>>> >>>> >>>> Ned >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Ned Savoie >>>> Creative Director >>>> >>>> Harbour Light Strategic Marketing >>>> Savvy Software, Inc. >>>> 621A Islington Street >>>> Portsmouth, NH 03801 >>>> >>>> [Telephone] 603.427.2821 >>>> [Facsimile] 603.427.0938 >>>> [Mobile] 603.828.2400 >>>> >>>>> On Mon, Aug 15, 2016 at 7:00 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi ned, >>>>> >>>>> I didn’t no there was such a beast. Do you have a link? >>>>> >>>>> Luckily thanks to this list and local support I should be on the road in >>>>> time for last summer trip. And, I should have knowledge and tools to do >>>>> this myself in the future. >>>>> >>>>> Still this could be a handy thing to have to keep me from getting stuck >>>>> traveling with a open boot in the future. >>>>> >>>>> Eric Caron >>>>> 85 GL Auto Westfalia >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Aug 15, 2016, at 4:45 PM, Ned Savoie <ned@harbourlight.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hey Eric (and list), >>>>>> >>>>>> What about using one of the aftermarket boots that you screw together. >>> I >>>>> know they have a bad reputation, but it might be the best thing to get >>> you >>>>> going on your trip, and then you can do the full procedure when you have >>>>> more time and are not under the gun. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thoughts? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Ned >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> Ned Savoie >>>>>> Creative Director >>>>>> >>>>>> Harbour Light Strategic Marketing >>>>>> Savvy Software, Inc. >>>>>> 621A Islington Street >>>>>> Portsmouth, NH 03801 >>>>>> >>>>>> [Telephone] 603.427.2821 >>>>>> [Facsimile] 603.427.0938 >>>>>> [Mobile] 603.828.2400 >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Aug 15, 2016 at 3:16 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net >>>>>> <mailto:ecaron1@comcast.net>> wrote: >>>>>> Hi folks, >>>>>> >>>>>> One more related question on this repair >>>>>> >>>>>> Can someone tell me the correct torque for the CV bolts when we install >>>>> the joint and boot back? >>>>>> >>>>>> Also, anyone have a link to the tool used on these bolts, I’d like to >>>>> have one for future use. >>>>>> >>>>>> appreciatively, >>>>>> >>>>>> Eric Caron >>>>>> 85 GL Auto Westfalia >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Aug 14, 2016, at 9:39 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net <mailto: >>>>> ecaron1@comcast.net>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi John and others, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It looks like a Vanagon friend that has done this before has >>>>> time to help out on Tuesday afternoon and has a boot. Still I plan to >>>>> leave this experience prepare to do this myself if it happens again. I’ >>>>> plan to get the better quality boots and have them ready to go. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> These tips are appreciated and I’ve read through them several times in >>>>> preporation. I am hoping to look at a friends spare axle and CV joint >>>>> before handling mine. That will be a big help. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The info given here gives me confidence and partly makes up for >>>>> not being able to see Bentley diagrams! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Eric Caron >>>>>>> 85 GL auto Westvalia >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Aug 14, 2016, at 3:05 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com >>>>> <mailto:jrodgers113@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Eric, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On the automatic the axles are of different lengths, but the >>>>> procedure for moving and replacing the boots and the CV's is the same. >>>>> Others have pretty much covered the steps, but I offer this an >>> alternative. >>>>> For getting the CV off of the axle. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Get a block of wood (a 2 x 6 x6) is good. >>>>>>>> Get a piece of solid round steel or brass twelve inches long and one >>>>> half to five eights inches in diameter. >>>>>>>> Remove the circlip holding the CV on the shaft. >>>>>>>> Hold the shaft vertical with one hand. The end of the shaft with the >>>>> CV to be removed should rest on the center of the wood. >>>>>>>> Place the steel or brass rod next to the axle. >>>>>>>> Now hold the the two together with one hand. >>>>>>>> Let the rod slide down until it touches the side inner race of the >>> CV. >>>>>>>> The rod should not be of a diameter to extend into the ball bearing >>>>> area. >>>>>>>> Tap the upper end of the rod downward with a hammer. >>>>>>>> Slide the tod slightly around the axle shaft and tap again. >>>>>>>> Continue this procedure until the CV begins to slide downward towards >>>>> the wood. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> At that point the CV should slide from the shaft splines. Be very >>>>> careful not to let the CV fall of or the center of the CV slide out >>> because >>>>> the bearing will also fall out. Then it becomes a nightmare to get back >>>>> together. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To reassemble put boot on first, with the large open metal end to the >>>>> end of the axle shaft. The CV should just slide on. If not freely, a >>> slight >>>>> bump with a rubber mallet should do the trick. Then put on the circlip >>> to >>>>> hold >>>>>>>> the CV. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Feel free to ask questions. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> John >>> >>>
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