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• Re: N. NE Mechanic advice (was: Syncro vibrations... I think it'stim e for a mechanic!)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 09:59:13 -0700
  ...installed by mechanic > > - Front outer CV joints inspected (OK) repacked, new boots - by mechanic > > - Driveshaft u-joints replaced (once) and balanced (twice) by driveline...
• 84 Westy Angst - keep or sell?
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 03:34:16 -0300
  ...However, my wife and I are heavily involved in the craft business (specifically making period shoe and boots for locally produced television, movie, theatre...
• Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
  Historical mailing list - Tom Bauer
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:40:10 -0700
  ...Thoughts? >>> >>>Be Cool, >>> >>> >>>Doug Fayne >>>87 dove blue (hot) syncro with no a/c and a bad heater shut off valve to >>> >>> >boot! > > >>> >>> >> >> > > > T
• Re: Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Zach Hale
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:59:15 -0500
  ...Then I noticed something > dripping from around the passenger side rear axle boot. I can't tell > whether it's oil=0A or gas...
• Re: Ball Joint removal.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:38:28 -0800
  ...will >generally come loose without hurting either the joint of the boot. Keep the >nut on so it wont go flyin away. >Hope this...
• CRIPES O' MIGHTY
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 22:54:53 -0400
  ...I got in the van and pulled up the rubber boot at the base of the steering column, and looked at the U Joint...
• Re: Wiring observations
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackbun
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:38:25 -0600
  ...The wires broke in the center of the plastic boot that goes from between the door and the van body. However, I am certain...
• Re: request CV joint knock diagnosis confirmation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 18:29:11 -0600
  ...Came with new CV, tube of grease, boot, and I beleive a circlip. Replacing CV's is not that difficult, and there are websites...
• Re: Would like some advice, re: clutch release bearing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:30:36 -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: Clunk goes the rear wheel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:29:24 -0800
  ...inspect CV's and CV joint boots etc. for those interested in details - I just had a case where a guy bought a used...
• dead cat kills van
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:37:29 -0700
  ...With the AFM off he cranked some more and I happened to put my hand over the intake boot. I was surprised how little...
• Aircooled Westy - fuel problems?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 09:43:41 -0500
  ...To boot, he has the bottom cooling tins removed (I already scolded him on that one). I suspect a vacuum leak combined with overheating...
• Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 13:48:30 -0500
  ...Check the boot between the AFM and the throttle body, these tend to crack with age, which can create a huge vacuum leak. Somehow...
• VW Campertop dreams
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:04:26 -0700
  Yes, the Adventurewagen top is too massive and double sided to boot. Part of why that is was to allow a double bed upstairs...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 06:10:43 -0400
  ...from under the fridge, hence the space and grill at the booting the fridge, and pumping that heat up and out into the van...
• Re: Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:44:12 -0800
  ...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: Tie rod replacement (not tie rod ends)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:13:18 -0400
  ...You should be able to see the play in it while someone wiggles the wheel now that you have the boot pulled back. Let...
• Re: Carole & Mike Zapadinsky <zapped@jps.net>: Re: HELLO
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 13:26:41 -0500
  ...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: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:12:08 +1300
  ...lining replacement Drums are PIGS to work on! And ugly to boot. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac...
• In Alaska, Bear Attacks Camper NVC
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:08:22 -0800
  ...Polar bears who have ripped > to top out of an igloo. Boots and jackets and mittens are laying around > with some pink stains in...
• Re: Off-road style jack recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 15:33:59 -0700
  ...The little VW jack that came with Zeno is going to get the boot, but I'm probably going to replace it with a...
• Re: Why the Delete Key is not enough!! PLEASE READ
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 00:18:03 -0700
  ...up with .edu; .org; .gov; and a few .com's to boot....bottom >line not only were we vanagon owners, but we were techies...
• Re: Bio Diesel Vanagon Photo Booth
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:06:05 -0800
  ...Bio Diesel Vanagon Photo Booth > Hi All, > > I know zip about Diesel Vanagons! > (amongst the mountain of things I know absolutely nothing about !!! > heh...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:06:57 -0800
  ...you selling the vehicle?" is something to give the >> buyer the boot for? Good grief .............. . The buyer doesn't know if >> you are a...
• Re: thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 12:59:51 -0600 (CST)
  ...linkage...and what the heck, I'll regrease and change the boots on those CV joints while I'm in there...that way, when...
• Re: Made the mistake of checking compression
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 22:25:30 -0400
  ...Extreme failure can result in a flame front going into the intake tract burning up the intake boots and even getting past the throttle...
• another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:39:18 -0400
  ...I think it might be the rubber boot pulling it back. It goes slowly but ends up with a pretty big gap between it...
• The Truth About Timing Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 18:25:31 -0500
  ...CHECK THE VACUUM LINES.......even that big one between the intake boot and the oil vent tower on the crankcase.....this needs to be...
• Re: Canadian gas vs lower 48 states gas
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 13:46:52 -0600
  ...Coming back to Winnipeg, with the proper conditions, you can do it - and travelling 110 km/hr to boot (my '86 Westy has a...
• Re: Loose exhaust bolt again. fix if stripped?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 01:38:28 -0500
  ...really will find 0.001" differences and will last longer to boot. Standard disclaimers apply; I don't get money or other considerations from...
• Re: Bread Loaf citing
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:41:00 -0500
  ...plural of tooth is teeth, why isn't the plural of booth beeth? * One goose, 2 geese. So one moose, 2 meese? * One index...
• Re: Coach Net roadside services
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 11:08:37 -0600
  ...My > > AAA > > > membership is up the end of March and I'll bve giving them the boot too. > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > The towing plan for...
• Re: noise from transmission
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 08:14:59 -0800
  ...This then allows tranny oil to get into the CV and it's boot. Be sure to check the plugs for tightness when the...
• Updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 20:41:02 -0400
  ...pending) *Engine oil cooler (great shape)(sale pending) *Rubber air intake boot from air filter to intake manifold (great shape)(sale pending) *Power steering...
• Re: WTB: Headlight assy for '86 and up
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 21:08:49 -0800
  ...The other bits the weather boots for behind the lights, park light holders, park light bulbs, 12 gauge H4 terminal connectors [much improved over...
• Re: H2O Head Info / VW-Bago Westy / dealer
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 20:24:07 -0400
  ...steering/suspension - OK, depends on how you feel about torn boots and some slope in an upper ball joint, I guess OK. guess I...
• Re: OFF TOPIC! Re: XM and Sirius announce merger
  Historical mailing list - Ronald Michaels
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:49:27 -0500
  ...While I was looking I noticed that one of the CV joints had a torn boot. So, I decided to replace all four &#8211...
• Re: E-bay Scam Trend (Caveat emptor)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 11:26:21 -0500
  ...highest > bidder to > >sell at an inflated price (off-line to boot) > > How do you know that these persons bid against themselves? Unless > someone...
• Re: installing i-shaft bearings
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 22:07:45 -0400
  ...for use in ice rinks to power Zambonis popane fueled to boot on a good day I can get each bearing in straight and...
• Re: clutch time
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:49:32 -0700
  ...Input shaft seal Axle seals Axle seal caps Rear main seal Shift linkage boots Additionally, be careful not to accidentally apply any unnecessary force...
• Re: replacing transmission selector shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 30 Jul 2016 07:02:42 -0700
  ...The boot that covers the seal was loose and no longer attached to the transmission. I don't know how long it's been...
• Re: What's that?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:43:39 -0700
  ...Mrs Squirrel is volunteering at the KPOV (106.7 LP FM community radio) booth cajoling donations from passersby and handing out "spin the wheel...
• Fun's over (ie.Trip report) Longish
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 12:05:00 -0700
  ...This guy knew his Volkswagen (and Vanagons to boot), He turned me on to an article in European Car mag about the Eurospec engine...
• Re: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil... more questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 19:32:46 -0500
  ...How unusual is this? Is it normal to have an accumulation of oil in the boot, or might I be in deep shinola here...
• Friday NVC: Glossary of Tool Functions
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:13:07 -0400
  ...The mechanic's own tanning booth. Sometimes called drop light, it is a good source of vitamin D, "the sunshine vitamin," which is not...
• Ultra-Quiet, Solid 1976 For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Sep 1998 23:27:22 EDT
  ...all 4 wheel bearings pulled/cleaned/replaced or repacked, New CV boots, new Yoka Y-356 Load range D (8-ply) tires, etc. Rebuilt...
• 2.1L Extremely Rough Running
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 14:11:32 -0500
  ...to a lopey 650RPM. - I noticed some backfiring into the AFM boot. - Inspection of spark plugs a month ago revealed black deposits, not greasy...
• Questions about Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 19:36:58 EDT
  ...So is the shifter boot and clip, and the air deflector panel which fits between the dash and floor vent. I'd like to...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: [vanagon] Rear Fog Light Wiring of Switch
  Historical mailing list - P&J Lander
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 14:12:50 +1000
  ...is much nicer > because of you re the belt guards, CV boot guards, > independent headlight wiring and now rear fog light > wiring. THANKS!!!! > STEVE...
• Re: power steering groan
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 20:29:02 -0700
  ...on the passenger side of the rack a crusty and torn boot, and >>> the wet >>> shiny metal of the rack and some drips. I...
• Re: Radiator cooling fan - stuck ON!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 00:22:50 -0400
  ...The radiator was cool to the touch and the connector plug boot does not appear to have been infiltrated by the rain water. Simple...
• Re: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 21:52:21 -0500
  ...too, but upon > > taking it on highway for short (1 km) boot, noise > > didn't go away. In fact I lost power for a...
• Re: Vanagon trivia
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:50:26 -0700
  ...westfalia >> has the hump in the floor at the gear shift boot >> and why my SO is always saying ... our van looks like a...
• Re: engine builder in Samba
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:14:15 -0700
  ...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: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 12:38:26 -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...
• Re: Urgency of Upper Control Arm Bushing replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 23:39:51 -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: PS leaking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 19:04:58 -0800
  ...Maintain steering rack boots of course. The longer you don't do something .. the worse it gets. Deal with it early .......and you won...
• Syncro driveshaft problems (maybe?)
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 14:13:00 -0400
  ...I then discovered a torn front outer CV boot. I couldn't get the rotors off myself, so I brought the van to a...
• Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Tue, 26 May 2015 11:59:46 +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...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 23:01:11 -0500
  ...with visual inspections of the boots. >> >> I got my '85 in 2002 and have only inspected the boots several times. I >> have no idea...