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• Re: novel solar shower spotted
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:59:33 -0700
  ...In Sausalito Ca I was around boot stuff for 13 years .. collected a few stainless steel vessels of various types from boat systems. not...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:16:42 +0000
  ...Just loosen the > bolts(and replace the boots with the hardware kit that I'm sure you bought). > And then press the piston backwards...
• Re: Winkler 22.5 fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 22 May 2002 10:58:07 -0400
  ...has anyone ciphered what effect the weight of 6.5 extra gallons has on fuel mileage? thanks Dan Hall '86 Westy Wolfsburg "Das Boot"
• Another AC story
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 01:19:57 EDT
  ...I got my Westy back today from having it's CV boots replaced and pull the AC switch (same type) on it. I measured...
• Re: Burning Van...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 13:02:29 -0900
  ...He had > on a > cowboy hat, cowboy boots and red long-handle wool underwear > .........with a pink ribbon hanging out the front fly. As...
• obvious always first - shifter problem solved!
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 15:20:32 -0500
  ...only really needs a good greasing and to find some similar boots to swap into the rear section in addition to bleeding the system...
• Re: Who wants a Tornado Red Carat!?!? CHEEP!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:18:53 -0500
  ...As a matter of fact, > my > >T3 just rolled out of the paint booth the other day: > > > >http://tinyurl.com/3ay4qr > > > >See... I hate...
• Re: Drove a Sprinter and liked it ...
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 22:22:40 -0800
  ...can rent them in Europe? Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "S.E. Booth" <lonesomedog@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, December 02...
• '81 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 18:43:06 PDT
  ...2 rebuilt AVP cylinder heads 2 Lobro CV joints & Bilstein CV boots clutch master cylinder clutch slave cylinder rear brake shoes 2 heat exchangers...
• New CJVs: How stiff is TOO stiff?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 25 Oct 1994 12:00:56 -0700 (PDT)
  Hello all! I've been doing work on my CV joints, replacing boots, greasing, etc. as suggested by Joel, Mike, and others. Lucky thing...
• Carole & Mike Zapadinsky <zapped@jps.net>: Re: HELLO
  Historical mailing list - - Roy I. Mathers
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 18:43:17 -0800
  ...The Trojan horse virus will have already infected the boot sector of your hard drive, destroying all the data present. It is a self...
• Re: CV Experts, please help...
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 23:57:34 -0400
  ...With one CV off the axle you can clean and repack the joints and replace both boots. I realized this after I fought for...
• REI dividend, list vendor rebates (was "Smooth sailing to Dallas and back")
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 10:49:33 -0800
  ...Now if only they sold backpacks, hiking boots, and dehydrated beef stew ... Jeffrey Earl 1983 diesel Westfalia "Vanasazi" __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance Tax...
• Re: First, apologies
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:26:00 -0400
  ...I want > to replace the boot. So what's the rough idea: remove the air filter / > intake stuff until everything is clear to the...
• Re: Sliding door handles mystery
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:58:08 -0400
  ...rear arm. > > > Sure helped. > > > > > > Plus NOT knocking dust/dirt off my boots at bottom (runner for lower > > > bearing area) sure helps keep bearing from...
• Re: Mac
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 11:30:16 -0800
  ...You can't run the ETKA or Bentley "eBahn" software on a Mac unless you dual boot windows or run a virtual PC Windows...
• Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 14:05:13 -0700
  ...My CV boot had a hole in it the shop could not find but a >> VW friend answering a unrelated question noticed grease splatter...
• Re: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 May 2011 11:02:21 -0700
  ...remains of what appears to be an ancient >>Pre-Columbian rubber boot on the switch. After than crumbled off, the >>the brass push-on...
• Re: [WetWesties] Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:02:40 -0700
  I find that once they are well-greased, and the boot is on, and the 6 screws are in ....... that keeps the CV joint...
• Re: Help! Stranded in Phoenix-Loses power and dies
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:11:43 -0400
  ...are firmly fastened and the hose clamps on the rubber S-boot to the air cleaner are done up properly. After that, I'd...
• Re: Gearshift lever broken, looking for replacement
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:50:32 -0500
  ...It has the plate that mounts to the floor >> on it and the large bellows boot. Even has a new shifter knob on top...
• Re: Collapsing Desks (too much photocopied paper)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jan 1995 10:41:17 -0500
  ...is GET TO IT !!! Sorry to shout, but you wanted a boot in the $%#@&*!! didn't you? Re the trade, sounds like a fine...
• sway bar kit on a breadloaf
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jun 96 10:59:38 PDT
  ...Last week I had the ball joints replaced at a local repair shop. (The rubber boots on the joints had split open at least...
• Re: a lot o' goop about grease!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 04:02:43 -0700
  ...This might matter to folks who use a needle to inject new grease through their boots. Both Sta-Lube Moly-Graph and their CV...
• power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 20:38:41 -0800
  ...I was losing power steering fluid pretty fast, and as we had it on the lift, he pulled the dust boot on the PS...
• NEW 1.9 TDI and TD engines for sale COMPLETE!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 14:27:26 EDT
  ...real stump puller and this motor gets excellent fuel mileage to boot!) for $3500. The 1.9l TD is pretty much a one wire...
• Re: Transmission -- hard to get in first
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:52:01 -0500
  ...pull up the shifter boot, and loosen the two 10mm nuts that attach the shifter assembly to the car, then slide the oval-shaped...
• Re: semi-sorta-somewhat related to oil and viscosity and such ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 16:40:58 -0500
  ...you could see the cv joint boots and the transmission and all sorts of things that needed looking at now and again. then came...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk! . . . and Gas Guzzlers to Boot
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 11:46:42 -0700
  On 3/11/05 8:52, "George Goff" <THX0001@AOL.COM> wrote: > << The E150 is very lush and nice, has about the same useful...
• Re: Firewood
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 11:37:12 -0500
  ...on fire >> not >> very impressive until I kicked it with my boot it then lighted up the >> ally >> like daylight and then some funny...
• Re: Road trip and mechanics litany of issues
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 28 May 2008 17:33:02 EDT
  ...has stain at weep hole > > Right ball joint bad, need upper boots > > > > So...estimate is about $1500, and recommend I don't go to...
• Re: Five years on homemade tyvek Westy cover--here's how it had done
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:09:50 -0500
  ...KI4TLF <ki4tlf@gmail.com <javascript:;>> > wrote: > > > > Why not make some "painting" boots for the wheels to prevent the > splatter. > > > > GregM. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon...
• Re: South African van SMOKED front turn signals install tips....
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 11:05:42 -0800
  ...put the booty back on and its a snug fit. speaking about snug fits, i have the Projektzwo lower fogs/turn signal bezel setup...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 21 May 2010 09:23:17 -0500
  ...By now my >> Westy, >> while looking new outside has every boot everywhere rotted, falling >> apart, >> including the shifter ball boot. Both rear door grommets...
• Friday Funnies - Mechanic's Tool Guide
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 20:05:09 -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: NO POLITICS ON THE LIST was: Crowded at the polls today
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 13:19:16 -0800
  ...They're quiet. >>> > > You hardly >>> > notice them there in booth with you. >>> > > >>> > > With names like >>> > Smith, Jones, Brown, Gonzales, Nakamoto, Chan, Begay, >>> > > and others...
• Re: Richard's posts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:36:07 +0000
  ...others who are more socially involved and connected - fill your CV boots I say! I appreciate the offer to rejoin FB -  and I am...
• Re: Transmission Guide Pin: Should be Straight?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:07:06 -0800
  ...I also have the guide > bushing and boot in stock as well for $9 and $19 respectively. > > Ken Wilford > John 3:16 > www.vanagain...
• 86 Syncro GL - For SALE
  Historical mailing list - Paulo
  Sun, 10 May 1998 20:01:44 -0700
  ...Recently new CV joint boots and a ball joint were installed on the front end. Also new front brakes were installed 2 months ago...
• Frydaye Follies - not silly enough for you?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 23:03:47 -0500
  ...My Favourite Things sung by Julius Andrews in the hit musical, The Sound of Mufflers CV joints greasy with new rubber booties, Bright shiny...
• Re: cv joint/boot and idle/ac questions
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:01:16 -0400
  Hello again. California import parts has the seal and cap you need. They are a list vendor. If you call them, ask for Gary...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:24:44 -0800
  ...both sides, uppers and lowers, and check out the bushings and boots and > other bits on the front end. I plan to schedule this...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1000 /F
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 16:25:10 -0700
  ...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: spark plug upgrades.....3 electrode for 1.9L and 4 electrode for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 17:25:41 -0600
  ...the screwtip....just be careful when pulling wires (use the rubber boots, not the wires themselves) and always use a little electrolytic grease on...
• Re: Please Help! 4-Speed Transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 17:22:37 -0400
  ...I noticed that the inboard CV joint on the passenger side was beginning to weep oil out the end of the boot. I thought...
• Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 20:29:15 -0700
  ...In my case, I find any of the FI connectors with the spring release sealed boots (ie: the fuel injectors, AFM, temp sensors, etc...
• Re: Odd Compression Readings
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Thu, 6 May 2004 22:03:41 EDT
  ...or the head gasket is cracked // next remove the air intake boot from the throttle body ,open trottle lever to full throttle ,if air...
• CV Joint ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 16:31:46 -0700
  ...So, since the boots are ok and the screws were ok last time, I just got the CV joints only. Did I do right...
• Re: NLA VW Parts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 08:00:10 -0700
  ...NLA VW Parts | |Syncro 16 fender flares (I want a set!) |1.9 thermostat housings |aircooled Intake boots | |There are plenty of other parts...
• for the wanabusers: buses for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 Aug 94 18:48:52 CDT
  ...Recent front brakes, alternator, cat converter & muffler, battery, CV boot and tune-up. $2,000. Contact Chris (708) 647-3388 Days 0800-1630 (IL...
• Re: Grinding into Secong Gear when Cold
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 22:12:30 -0800
  ...You might just be low on gear oil and also dirty to boot. Let's hope that is your only problem. William Polowniak 1989...
• Urgency of Upper Control Arm Bushing replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 21:38:15 -0500
  ...An examination shows pretty deteriorated bushings on the A as well as upper ball joints that have cracked rubber boots/bushings. I looked online...
• Re: SA mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 3 May 2006 10:14:38 -0700
  ...the Vanagon/T3-- and they have the requisite VW emblem to boot. They look something like these: <http://tinyurl.com/oph7y>, but are longer...
• Re: Vehicle Names
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 18:46:31 -0700
  ...get the job done....with an ample dose of personality to boot! And yes, we do talk to and about Hidalgo.� "C'mon, Hidalgo...
• Re: I need advice..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 23:56:40 -0500
  ...Look under the front of the vehicle and see if the Rack and Pinion boots are in good condition, grab the tie rods that...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 01:58:12 -0500
  ...And it needs a CV boot. We bought it at 102,000 miles, and 10k later one of the struts loosened in the strut...
• Re: Power steering update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 8 Apr 2019 13:16:18 -0400
  ...see much on the ground under the front of the bus. Boots might be showing fluid leaking. >> >> >> My VW skilled friend suggests I should...
• Re: Blow cv joint on 97 heading for Bend
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 7 Aug 2015 20:40:55 -0700
  ...Inject lots of grease through the rubber boot. Massage it some. See if that doesn't buy you a lot of miles. When I...
• FS: 1600 d.p., tranny, bus goodies
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Jun 1995 09:37:11 -0400
  ...inside bus, $10 Half axle, complete with two CV's and boots, 68-79, $65 Windshield washer fluid reservoir, $5 Inside rearview mirror, $10...
• Re: 87 Syncro: busted rear brake bleeder screw
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 15:46:35 -0800
  ...Pull back the rubber boots and I'll bet you will find some fluid leaking. Don't waste your time fiddling with a lost...