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• Re: Intermittent poor performance at light throttle ('84 1.9L automatic transmission)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 May 2011 11:26:41 -0700
  ...even WD40 (WD40 safer to >> use?) on suspect vacuum hoses, intake boot can be revealing. Idle is >> affected if the spray is sucked into...
• Re: Resurrection of '64 Deluxe
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jun 1996 20:02:49 -0400
  ...change the gear oil and new trans boots. new gas line cleaning the tank is a good idea. last june i resurrected a 70...
• Re: Do I have a Broken Clutch?????
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 19:07:50 -0500
  I had the same thing (symptom) happen to me last year while pulling out of a toll booth near Saratoga NY. I just managed...
• Re: Slider door challenge
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 10:02:49 -0700
  ...do something I could do myself, or waiting for something to boot up. ...that the vanagon has exactly the right number of screens and...
• Re: Route 66
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 08:46:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...up there with a couple of inner tie rod ends and boots in my suitcase along with my tools. Can I tap your wisdom...
• Re: Swiss Army Knife of Campers
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 18:49:23 -0600
  ...And made in the good old US of A to boot. bmc :) "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...." > From...
• Re: Steering wheel or brake pulsing???
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 01:14:41 -0400
  ...the rubber boot of the > lower ball joint was broken, and there was a very small play when I pushed the wheel upward. I...
• Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:08:46 EST
  ...The seals on either side of the rack,near the rubber boots will leak.Eventually they leak profusely. PS fluid stop leak will not...
• Re: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 May 2011 10:28:06 -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: trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:48:26 -0500
  ...threaded, differential case to engine, N 900 044 02 1.81 Boot, shift cable end at tranny, 211 713 269 B 19.73 Mount...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 23:05:02 -0700
  ...I've found anti-sway bushes, tie rod and ball >>>joint replacement bootees in urethane. Does anyone on the list know of other >>>Vanagon...
• Re: Air Fuel Mixture Logic
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 10:20:57 -0500
  ...Injector seals, manifold gaskets, vacuum lines, rip in boot. These are all places that you can have vacuum leaks. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi...
• Re: Repair bill reality check?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:39:24 -0400
  ...I have seen the rubber boots on Chinese tie rods and ball joints crack and leak grease in less than a year. Heck, just...
• Re: How to fix? Is Vanagon list working??
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:31:17 -0500
  ...Ive not gotten emails from the list for a week. > Did I get booted? > >> If so How do I get back on. > >> > >> Thanks Jonce...
• Re: Which way is right way for CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:13:49 -0600
  ...My Westy has been a guinea pig for VWG for both Chinese >CV Joints and CV Boots/Hdw from a particular manufacturer (that happens...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 25 May 2016 22:04:38 -0400
  ...But many don't > use it. > > The other possible solution is to slide the CV boot as far towards the > wheel as possible, and...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:00:38 -0700
  ...plug when I pushed it on the ECU...peeled the rubber boot back (carefully) pushed the connector back into the plastic plug with a...
• Re: '87 Westy for $2900 bucks!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:08:31 -0700
  ...a few of the CV 6mm allen screws are stripped and and badly stuck/rusted in, CV boots are shot, the gear oil needs...
• Still here and driving
  Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 08:48:17 -0500
  ...I have just replaced the CV boots on the front. My '86 now has over 220,000 miles on it. My last rebuilt engine...
• Re: HELP: rear hatch power lock quit
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:21:36 -0800
  ...On the fronts, the wiring that goes through the rubber boot into the van is a bit too short, and breaks with time. I...
• 87 2.1 loss power
  Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:44:34 -0400
  ...out. Looked over the engine and all vacumn lines are intact. Boot between throttle body/afm appears intact. I did check the o2 connector...
• Re: Sportsvans (sic)
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Mon, 11 Apr 94 14:59:26 GMT
  ...Not really a van, though, more like a car without a bonnet or boot. It is similar in concept to the Renault Espace and...
• Re: Carole & Mike Zapadinsky <zapped@jps.net>: Re: HELLO
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 17:02:40 -0700
  ...TOO late. >> >> The Trojan horse virus will have already infected the boot >> sector of your hard drive, destroying all the data present. It is...
• Re: How The Germans Feel About VW Dealers
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 21:45:03 -0700
  ...One dealer in Germany just happens to sell 100 more shift boots a month compared to the one 10 miles away that hasn't...
• MORE Frydaye Follies for Fickle Ffolkes or Friendly Fussbudgets! :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 22:22:52 -0600
  ...Perhaps the cv joints need greasing, And newer boots would make it pleasing. Yes, that's the ticket! That's the one to blame...
• Re: "clacka" noise @ rear right wheel area
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:01:03 -0500
  ...life out > of the CV ---plus $22 if I need the boot...any other > thoughts, ideas ? > > Also - driver window goes down only if I...
• Re: Power Steering Questions - News
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 19:25:40 -0400
  ...In the five years that I've sold the AAR racks, the only defect I ever had was one with a torn boot, which...
• Vredestein tires (was Verettastine - Tires?)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Sun, 19 May 2002 01:00:13 +0100
  ...tyres, but also produces other rubber products such as bicycle tyres, boots, recycled rubbers and rubber sealing systems. One of Vredestein's key strategies...
• Re: Fuel Tank Cross Over Piece
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 09:39:13 -0800
  ...if several people go in. > As far as the intake elbow boot... I gathered from the thread that > 025129967A IS still available for the...
• Re: Would like some advice, re: clutch release bearing
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:04:14 -0700
  ...over the top with a new clutch slave cylinder and CV boot on top > of the head replacement. > > If I have my way, I...
• Re: I love my Bus
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 17:22:00 -0500
  ...of oriental beauty in a filmy night thingy and fur topped boots going to the front door. Somehow, almost in a single motion he...
• Re: parts source
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:38:31 -0600
  Got tie rod end boots for my '91 camper from Airhead. Trouble is, they were not listed for Vanagon, but rather for Beetle. I...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:37:46 -0700
  ...want. > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/vanagon-steering-arm-boot-and-radius-arm-sleeve/ > > alistair > > > On 2012-08-29, at 5:25...
• Heater boxes, overalls, gasoline politics
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 12:39:55 -0800
  ...That kind of thinking usually leaves few emergencies to boot. So I bought myself a nice pair of coveralls, white, for $27 or $34...
• Re: Questions again.. :(
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 23 May 1996 11:20:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Hiking boots paper plates/cups Misc. clothes that can stay in the camper. Funnel for fill water tank with purified water. Food,clothing or...
• Re: Congrats! Check it out...was: NEW OWNER!!
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 22:57:06 -0400
  ...Check >shift linkages, CV boots, muffler hangers, radiator hoses, tire pressure, >propane fittings (use sudsy water). Look for the start of rust. >Beyond all...
• Re: My CV problem has escalated!
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 08:42:36 +0200
  ...O ] > > Got the new bolts, greased it up with some Speedi-Boot moly grease and > tried putting it back on. Big mistake not to...
• Re: On the Indelicacies of Porta Potties
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 21:04:13 -0600
  ...They were a few buck cheaper in the > > chain store, & the catalog one had shipping charges to boot; but I am > > telling you they...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: [vanagon] Rear Fog Light Wiring of Switch
  Historical mailing list - Steven Schwenk
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 15:46:54 -0700
  Phill, you are amazing! My syncro is much nicer because of you re the belt guards, CV boot guards, independent headlight wiring and now...
• Re: Trip to North West
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 10:28:22 -0700
  ...Great ethnic > booth-style food and other interesting stuff. > > One of my favorite campgrounds is Kopachuk State Campground in Gig Harbor, > which is just...
• Re: JB Weld exhaust studs?...
  Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
  Tue, 21 May 2002 15:40:06 -0500
  ...Dan Hall '86 Westy Wolfy "Das Boot" aka "Reacher's Ship" ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Bias To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Tuesday, May...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 23:57:39 -0400
  ...200 bucks. > > what he said, > Dan Hall > '86 Westy Weekender > "Das Boot" > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Fredrich Hesterberg > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Sent: Friday...
• Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 06:23:23 -0400
  ...goop it up with Plumbers Goop! If you can seal hip boots with it so they don't leak, surely it would prevent that...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:45:39 -0800
  ...It's cheap and small. >>> >>> For serious traveling, a complete axle, cv joints, and boots ready >>> to go >>> in. >>> >>> With this, only a catastrophic...
• Re: Sputter, Sputter, Cough, Cough, Die. (no, not my ex wife...)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:00:34 -0700
  ...I went through all the vacuum lines (again) and the AFM boot > connections--No luck. I swapped the AFM from the 87 Syncro but...
• Re: Brake warning light flickering
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:00:03 -0800
  ...shot CV joint boots.. worn out transmission .. leaking clutch slave cylinder.. and about 25 things like that. 'The Trick' ..the Hard Part ..is the...
• Re: which pliers for GoWesty Fuel line clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:00:18 -0700
  ...very good application for that type of clamp is CV joint > boots...........I see them used there all the time......just perfect for > that...
• Re: can the front blower motor (etc)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 2 Jan 2004 01:45:10 EST
  ...tools or garage at my disposal and not much money to boot. I guess this relates to what I said before about doing what...
• Re: Are parts from the company Meyle any good?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 20:01:21 -0700
  ...I currently run their China-made CVs and Boots on my Westy, partly as a test subject and I've had no problems so...
• Re: Rear Side Marker Bulb Replacement Help Request
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 01:37:18 -0800
  ...holder out from the back (after you - carefully - remove the rubber boot >which has probably bonded and "become one" with the assembly). Then you...
• Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:28:17 -0700
  ...more$, > harder to get plus I will be purchasing affordable CV > boot kit available from vendor of Bosch filter) > > Is this the correct filter...
• '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:49:48 -0500
  ...Dan Hall '86 Westy Wolfsburg Weekender "Das Boot"
• Re: Amount of paint to paint a Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:38:50 -0500
  ...I would have to buy at least 10 dryer and built a solid paint booth. To your question: if you Enamel, the van as...
• Re: Bus Depot Shipping?...Was "order line?"
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 3 May 2002 10:19:34 -0700
  Today is May 3rd and I just got my SA Radiator, ball joint, CV boot kit and window rollers that I ordered April 24th...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:20:16 -0500
  ...You also need the weather boot for > the back, park >>> light bulb >>>>> holder, park > light bulb and the main H4 bulb and >>> an H4...
• Re: Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
  Historical mailing list - Don Thomas
  Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:04:38 -0500
  ...my westy's removable seat track covers � reupholstery of a kitchen booth seat � a padded cover for my bulkhead-mounted Olympian Wave III in...
• Re: painting questions
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 10:14:18 -0700
  ...We primed it in my garage, painted the door jambs and trunk and such, but did the main painting in downdraft booth. Most of...
• Re: FW: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:20:32 -0700
  ...Magee > Kemah TX USA > 90 Carat 95K �Das Boot� > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > -------------------------------------------------------------- > > I am just a Pilgrim Passing through this world, > doing His work as He directs...
• Re: roof rack vs. trailer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:15:46 -0800
  ...and the people that work in the toll booths.. breathing all that exhaust .. now that is DUMB and very Dysfunctional ! you could show on...
• Re: here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 18:25:04 -0700
  ...got the new trans in, notice the clutch slave cylinder rubber boot looks > like it might be full of fluid .............I squease it.......sure...