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• Re: Frydaye: Ultimate Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 14:15:45 -0800
  ...would have a hard time > negotiating with my legs and climbing boots.... > > It is truely amazing the amount of money these enthusiasts spend on...
• Re: LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:59:00 -0800
  ...the rear hatch unnoticed and got stepped on by a camping boot. It wouldn't turn off. It was on for all three days...
• Re: [NVC] long skinny nylon stuff sacks?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 20:29:36 -0400
  ...I have a ski bag that holds and protects my skis and boots when I head out to Lake Louise for a week or...
• Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:01:50 -0700
  ...I suspect the ski boot just caught the gas pedal wrong, is all that really happened. On both shift linkage and throttle cable..............cleaning...
• Frydaye Follies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:09:54 -0500
  ...Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for spreading mayonnaise; used mainly for getting dog-doo off your boot. E-Z OUT BOLT AND STUD...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 19:10:16 -0500
  ...Ohio >>> antique mall was fairly boring until I hit a huge booth full of tools >>> and the $5 find that is now living under...
• Alaska; Okay, How Cold Is It? Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 16:32:32 -0800
  ...But, all > Alaskans knew - and I'm sure others in the Frozen North Country - knew - > keep that parka and those boots in the car...
• Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 13:28:36 -0600
  ...And I > cannot think of any way that the smooth flat plastic bottom of this > stability boot, the sole of which is a rectangle...
• Re: Camper Retrofit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 00:36:41 PDT
  ...Steve Lashley <ThingGuy@AOL.COM> > >In a message dated 08/29/2000 3:33:46 PM !!!First Boot!!!, >pokey@VANAGON.ORG >writes: > ><< Also, http...
• Re: Rear axle question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 30 May 2003 10:40:52 -0400
  ...Really should last a long time if the boots are not damaged. Consider the neck snapping torque of the wbx.... Jay SStones <sstones@IDIRECT...
• Re: your ideas please on painting vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 22:22:37 -0600
  ...I will paint it myself in an outdoor booth on a warm day. > I mean what really works with a Vanagon?I have searched...
• Radiator Fan runs constantly 84 vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sprague
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 18:44:57 -0500
  ...performed some TLC on it, replaced the intake manifold boot, and did an oil change about 1,000 miles back. This morning in the...
• Re: CV removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 15 May 2006 20:10:40 -0700
  ...on the outboards to remove them aside from cutting off the boot, putting the shaft in a vice and giving the the edge of...
• Advice sought on steering issues
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 12:56:05 -0500
  ...I've got two new tie rod ends with ball joints to put back in when I get new boots next week. A couple...
• Re: Winterizing Newbie Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:34:13 -0500
  ...While there are all kind of special boots to fight the cold, the Alaska Natives taught me about the Bread Sack. A common boot...
• Re: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:38:16 +0000
  My '85 has the smooth cylindrical metal handle, no finger grips; also, it has a molded elastomer boot with corrugations. (I've seen pictures...
• Re: Group Purchase: Headlights 7" round. Interest??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 17:27:58 -0700
  ...These come with the 5W park bulbs and holders, 55/60W H4 bulbs (Hella UV free) and weather boot. These lights are a direct...
• Re: A different camper van (somewhat O/T)
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 16:39:20 -0800
  The Sprinter looks like it would make a great camper, and a DIESEL puller to boot! Ive seen them at the local Frieghtliner dealership...
• Re: Convert manual into an automatic?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 13:55:53 -0700
  ...4) shiftrod/cable combo (don't forget the locking clip or boot at end) 5) shifter w/o shifter console (neutral safety switch is...
• Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 23 May 2007 15:33:26 -0700
  ...Normal power, no oil burning, > >rough idle. > > > >It helps the rough idle to disconnect the crankcase hose and plug the > boot > >hole up. > > > >Ideas...
• Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 13:22:20 -0500
  ...My CV boot had a hole in it the shop could not find > > but a VW friend answering a unrelated question noticed grease splatter...
• Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 13:36:08 -0800
  ...Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for spreading mayonnaise; used mainly for removing dog feces from your boots. 14. E-Z OUT BOLT AND...
• Re: Rebuilt the OTHER Axle, with GERMAN CV Joints This Time
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 11 Jul 2018 18:35:22 -0700
  ...The boot was gone from the outboard joint. But the right axle needed CV joints, too! We just didn't hear it, because the...
• Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 25 May 2015 11:08:24 +0000
  ...processors > alive so it does not take a long time to boot up when YOU turn it on. > > > > > >> On May 7, 2015, at 3...
• New manual transaxle, Old shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:27:01 -0700
  ...miles? Mechanic also noted presence of brake fluid at clutch slave boot but later said this May be due to previous work. (Bleeding). I...
• Re: Dielectric Grease
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 22:34:44 +0000
  ...The idea is that it prevents corrosion and does not break-down rubber parts (like spark-plug boots) You generally do not want to...
• Re: Mystification
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sat, 3 Sep 2011 19:52:59 -0500
  ...Had that problem >> yesterday, - would die immediately - but found the AFM connection to the >> black boot open. Fixed that and it would run longer...
• Re: Off for 2 Months in Italy
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:00:13 -0400
  ...We them plan to take a ferry over to the Boot of Italy and work our > way back north. Not so sure how far...
• Little Martha, a poem
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jul 1995 20:40:20 -0700
  ...I've bought a motor and seals and a door latch and CVs and boots clean and new I bought a brake master cylinder...
• Re: Tires and Handling.
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 21 Nov 95 22:25:17 EST
  ...Even with new ball joints (replaced by anal PO cause 1 boot split) and an incredible tight front end with no play in the...
• Report: Vanagon Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Dwight Mattix (Dwight Mattix)
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:44:24 -0700 (PDT)
  ...inboard CV joint (closest to the heat) failed 2 weeks later). Boot looked OK but the grease was cooked to a cake/paste. i...
• Ultimate Tall Tires was Re: New 15" wheels and tires for OTTO!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 20:42:23 -0400
  ...A factory fit, and a >great price to boot. I believe Ken Wilford ( http://www.vanagain.com ) sells >these, although I bought mine from...
• Re: Loose coil wire
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 11:48:08 -0800
  ...tell on just sight is the quality of the > > rubber/plastic > > > boots that cover the spark plug holes. > > > Cheap floppy plastic - cheap wireset. > > > > > > Stan...
• Re: diesel conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 15:40:05 +1200
  ...the NA 1.8 Corollas will do about 140, though I booted one down a hill to 185 anbd it held this when it...
• Frugal to the nth
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 22:19:30 -0600
  ...My gosh, folks, we can take really good care of ours, and like them to boot. By the way, my rabbit diesel is so...
• Re: roof rack vs. trailer
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 18:17:19 -0500
  ...pay a toll.. >and the people that work in the toll booths.. >breathing all that exhaust .. >now that is DUMB and very Dysfunctional ! > >you...
• Re: Vanagon OEM tire report Yes, I am still using a 22 year old tire
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 11:13:38 -0500
  ...One after the other, the Michelins blew > out.One at a blistering 65mph on rt 95( heading home from a junkyard,full > of booty...
• VLC: Panasonic Toughbook?
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:48:09 -0800
  ...They take a long time to boot up if they get cold, like below 20 degrees. No idea what model I've been using...
• Re: engine builder in Samba
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:56:28 -0400
  ...s,replace all wheel bearings,replace all of the shifter bushings,boots any wearable part. I already just installed new rims,tires,rebuilt the...
• Re: FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:22:20 -0800
  Hi Mark, The only breather hose is from the breather tower to the intake boot. Is your o2 sensor still unplugged? Your symptoms do...
• Re: Shop experience gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 14:29:41 -0400
  ...No grease, no torn boots. I put a stethoscope on the right rear bearing and it was silent with no discernible play. I mentioned...
• Re: Rapture Texture Coating-Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:16:15 -0400
  ...help protect your vehicle from road debris (and look great, to boot!). > > For more information on the black texture treatment take a look at...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:27:08 -0700
  ...I remove the air box, air boot, and sometimes throttle body to get to that top right 17mm hex nut that holds the starter...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:29:34 -0800
  ...shows up with a list like that, they > would get the boot.� I am the kind of person you want > to buy a van...
• Re: CV Repair
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 13:05:51 -0300
  ...I believe the warranty is against "factory defects", presumably if there are no tears in the boot. I can see what they would do...
• Fantastic New Discount Parts Source
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 27 Jul 1996 18:15:30 -0400
  ...Syncro factory new drive shaft: $350 Syncro Front half shaft, including CVs, boots, $195. Syncro Rear drive shaft $159. Syncro Rear shocks $19.50...
• My 'new' '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harris
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 02:33:22 -0800
  ...Another motivation for this job is to replace the worn out driveshaft boots - a very nasty job |-(( Sometimes it is difficult to put the...
• Re: Volunteers needed!
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 07:51:08 -0700
  Why do we not do the obvious and put in script so it will re-boot itself...WHY WHY WHY? It will solve the...
• Re: Weep No More For Me
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 09:25:20 -0400
  ...Or is there something I've missed? David Gunning Lovell, ME 04051 85 Wolfsburg Westy Kubota 4WD Limmer Boots Bare Feet
• Re: headlight advice
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 17:56:48 -0800
  ...park lights (true European lights have park lights IN them!), weather boots and installation instructions for $80 USD - Vanagon List members will get free...
• HELP: in Kamloops and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:44:15 -0600
  ...I suspect the CV, inspection of the boots shows no rips or anything. I can't do anything about this right now (until I...
• The only ten tools needed
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 13:53:02 -0500
  ...The only thing that can get you out of more scrapes is a quarter and a phone booth. 2. VICE-GRIPS: Equally adept as...
• Re: titling and registering camper in Washington
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:02:44 +0000
  ...vin, as a passenger car.  But another lady, at a different booth, spoke up, saying that it is a motor home. The two disagreed...
• '90 GL A/C
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 14:20:05 -0600
  ...I covered all of the black surfaces on the top of the unit with 12" wide aluminized mylar (dumpster-booty from my NASA days...
• Re: heating ideas (insulating curtain)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 09:25:39 +0500
  ...could feel the draft through two layers of wool socks and boots :-( ... By then I should've known : once she's made up her...
• Re: '86 Vanagon Starts, Dies....Revisited (Help!)
  Historical mailing list - David Dustan
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 11:35:38 -0800
  ...I did take care of a squeak in the steering >>boot and I tightened up the belts. :> > >________________________________________________________________ >YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Wed, 25 May 2016 20:44:26 -0400
  ...The other possible solution is to slide the CV boot as far towards the wheel as possible, and that will hold the axle inboard...
• Re: Drove a Sprinter and liked it ...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 12:07:14 -0800
  ...http://www.mercedes-benz.com/com/e/home/products/campervans/index.html http://www.mercedes-benz.com/com/e/home/index.html Susan Booth...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 23:38:21 -0600
  ...Install new front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at >> Vanagain.com) >> >> 6) CV Bearings >> _Action: _Inject CV grease into boots under boot edge...
• Re: [Syncro] Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:36:51 -0800
  ...re Air intake boot – swap - sucks plenty of air just fine it's not that they don't suck air right ....they always do...