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• Re: VW bus and beetle on Yahoo's 10 deadlies car list. Any thruth?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:18:44 -0800
  ...See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the > boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch...
• Re: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:16:21 -0600
  ...metal handle, no finger grips; also, it = > has a molded elastomer boot with corrugations. (I've seen pictures of later= > model setups....no, that...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:13:32 +0000
  ...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: No Power Under Load - '85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 21 May 2014 07:41:28 -0700
  ...Also, check the vacuum line to the black boot. You could have a massive vacuum loss. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 10 May 2013 05:51:46 +0000
  ...If ever there was an engine with a joke head gasket system, anda converted air-cooled design to boot ... it's the waterboxer. Sure...
• Re: Questions and favor to ask of our NYC list members....
  Historical mailing list - Cesar Baptista
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 15:17:04 -0400
  ...You have to stand in line and alert the booth attendant to open the service gate. Once you're on the platform go to...
• Re: E-bay Scam Trend (Caveat emptor)
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 10:45:11 -0700
  ...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: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil... more questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:17:47 -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...
• For Archives: replacing transmission drive shaft seals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:17:49 -0600
  ...Remove the C-clip with two screwdrivers, better a screwdriver and a hook tool like a spark plug boot remover. 6. Use a 3...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:01:05 -0400
  ...I didn't say it would ever > work again- we are creatures of habit and comfort hounds to boot > > > On Aug 15, 2008, at...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:26:09 -0800
  ...bushings) http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/vanagon-steering-arm-boot-and-radius-arm-sleeve/ here is my blog post of the radius...
• Re: Friday topic: MP3s in a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:33:44 -0800
  ...Plug it in, boot up, launch software, set stuff, transfer, burn. Speakers and amps? for sure. Ironically though, my Westy is so noisy when...
• Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 13:52:11 -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: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 08:49:36 -0500
  ...NO ITS NOT A DIESEL - the 5cyl diesel was given the boot from >the US market in '83) >so , people...as Ken would say...
• Re: '85, 1.9 timing questions
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 11:27:58 EST
  ...Now these results are in Texas -- land of poor spellers, cowboy boots and giant trucks. Folks in the People's Republic of California and...
• FW: desperate 1990 vanagon owner needs help! (A LONG SAD SAGA)
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 23:21:05 -0700
  ...They installed a boot clamp P/N 191 129 647 to correct what VW said might be an air intake boot clamp leak. They...
• Re: New Noise coming from under the body
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:04:00 -0400
  ...often, you can't see > anything (unless the gone-dry is because the rubber boots are torn > and the grease has slung out) at...
• Re: CV joint socket size?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:14:20 -0600
  ...Avoid the temptation to stuff > > the boots. Get a torque wrench and get those bolts to 32 ft. lb. > > > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon...
• rich running condition-still searching for problem
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 19:26:53 EDT
  ...Tonight I checked the connection at the AFM and also the boot. All that was ok. I applied some di-electric grease to this...
• Re: just how COLD is it where u are.. LVC
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 16:23:38 -0800
  ...Go > > easy > > > > for the first mile or so, those CV boots are cold too. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Rob > > > > > > > > rob_b9@lycos.com > > > > Now in western Washington, USA > > > >
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 17:52:31 -0700
  ...I would also replace the boot at the same time. We have them for $8. The part number for the tie rod assembly is...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 25 May 2016 19:38:35 -0500
  ...Finally found out what was happen after the CV boot tore and I went to replace it. Found the swing arm would move in...
• Re: [Syncro] Re:87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 08:23:09 -0700
  ...Re: [Syncro] Re:87 syncro does anyone have tips on replacing the front outer cv boot??short cuts etc. or watchouts!! do you just...
• Re: Update: Is my Compressor Broken?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:05:13 -0500
  ...in at the low > >> pressure side to get the system to boot up. If not, you may be able > >> to use a jumper apply...
• AC Retrofit with Vintage Air stuff
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 15:20:48 -0800
  ...from his non-AC >> Westy --- and gave me $300 bucks to boot. We love the extra storage >> space and don't miss the AC...
• Re: Sticking Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Madsen
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 00:13:10 -0400
  ...then "un stuck" the cable, > > obviously after carefully pulling over, the boot being torn also and went > > on. Happened again on the way home...
• Re: Coach Net roadside services
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 11:03:20 -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: 85 cuts out/dies when hot - HELP! stranded in Pueblo, CO
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 06:00:25 -0700
  ...When I looked at the engine > after it died the first > > time, the hose from the crankcase breather to the > air intake boot > > (about...
• Re: RoadHaus - Incredible Vanagon Reliability Story
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 07:24:02 -0700
  ...needed the following, which is not bad I think: -2 CV boots -water pump -2 belts -clutch disc/rear main seal -J section of...
• Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 15:01:49 -0700
  ...I would like a 40 or 50 quarts model but neither will fit in the boot of the Mini Cooper unless I fold the...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:31:30 -0500
  ...They last about as long as cheap CV boots and junky ignition switches. If you can, get the gowesty replacement ($$$ but lifetime guarantee) or...
• Friday: First Vanagon Race Report
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 19:20:58 -0400
  ...racing fuel jugs * Huge hockey bag full of my racing suit, boots, gloves, helmet, etc. * Large overnight bag with my clothes, cameras, etc. * Folding...
• Re: Syncro Westy FS, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 22:31:04 -0500
  ...He threw in two driveshafts (although the boots were torn) at no extra cost. I was completely satisfied with our transaction. He was honest...
• Re: Odd sound from rear end...(not Friday and no smart 'subject' remarks please)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:56:09 -0800
  ...They looked > good > with plenty of grease and no damage to the boots. The sound did not > change > after having all that apart' multiple...
• Re: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 23:42:12 -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: Power mirror conversion
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 17:37:42 -0500
  ...you'll need to feed the door wiring harness through the rubber boot between the door and dash. takes a while to get it...
• Re: Gas price war(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:53:15 -0500
  ...fuels that the rest of the country paid, given how close booth the oil fields and the craking plant was to to towns on...
• Re: Only 400mile to go
  Historical mailing list - Bus Fusion
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 12:04:32 -0500
  ...Get out your shovel and winter boots because, as you know, Montreal gets way more snow than Toronto. How's the weather in PA...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:21:10 -0500
  ...Is this condition indicative or a short to ground somewhere? Any advice on how to locate it? thanks, Dan Hall "Das Boot" Then I...
• Re: Power Steering issue...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 19:07:31 -0400
  ...from lock to lock and has the larger steering wheel to boot. One set up for manual steering isn't all that bad, but...
• Re: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 May 2017 07:34:53 -0500
  ...Maybe use a different material than aluminum and maybe make > the > design better at holding the rubber boot. > > Alistair >
• Re: Bit o' stopped Rust
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:32:08 -0500
  ...I don't have a paint booth or >>>>> sprayer. I do have chewing gum, though. >>>>> >>>>> Please see >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> http://picasaweb.google.com/j.michael.elliott...
• Re: Am I Crazy, Sane or Dreaming? re: Surging
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Tue, 19 May 1998 23:15:27 -0700
  ...I recently found a good one (and a neighbor, to boot!) and actually have started taking some of my work to him (otherwise my...
• AVP engine, MPG and power problem
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 21:09:31 -0700
  ...I've installed all new fuel and vacuum hose, intake tube boots and injector seals, and there are no vacuum leaks. I'm about...
• Re: complaints / Dansk Exhaust / Ford Purchase Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 15:03:34 -0400
  ...the case of '86-91 get a stainless-bodied muffler to boot). - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot�, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW...
• Re: If it's not broken don't fix it? Odometer & CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 15:55:31 -0600
  ...No bumps or noises, just boots > without > clamps at the small end on the tranny side. After 140,000 miles > they > probably could benefit...
• New springs on my 1989 Vanagon with shims for the lefty camper sway
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 14:01:40 -0800
  ...I had my VW dealer install the front springs and the two upper ball joints which had ruptured boots. I installed the rear springs...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 15:31:48 -0500
  ...In VA they'll fail > >> you for torn boots or worn bushings or a pit in the windshield. > >> > >> > >> john > >> > > > > > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL >
• Re: sad For Sale story on Seattle CL
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:49:34 -0800
  ...See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch...
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 14:35:29 -0700
  ...I would also replace the boot at the same time. We > > have them for $8. The part number for the tie rod assembly is...
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  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 18 Mar 2022 20:33:42 -0400
  ...years ago asking the simple question, how to get the rubber boot off the marker light. Mine was welded in place. Tips were to...
• Re: titling and registering camper in Washington
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 18:37:32 -0800
  ...But another lady, at a different booth, spoke up, saying that it is a motor home. The two disagreed, so they called someone else...
• Re: Vanagon Carma
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 26 May 2002 10:31:47 -0700
  ...Not counting the "vanagon projekt" expenses, with 200Kmi+ on two syncros, they have been very economical seven league boots. The rough accounting is 18cUS...
• Re: Buses by the Beach... getting cold feet Shot Down
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:15:44 -0400
  ...Get a coat and some boots, and stop on by. I just made my way through Ann Arbor to here...... It wasn't too...
• Re: Temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:30:47 -0800
  ...If I didn't > have > to fix it, I'd go kick every body panel on that thing with my steel toe > work > boots...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 01:10:48 +0000
  ...Back to the pin availability issue and the prudence in reusing one with a beat up dust boot lip. Can anyone address either of...
• Re: engine cleaning do's and don'ts?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 16:23:17 -0500
  ...Wash and > > spray the underside, backing plates, tranny case and CV boots several > times > > a week until I get them very clean. This isn...
• Re: wonderwagon friday funny
  Historical mailing list - Max and/or Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 26 Jul 1997 02:30:30 -0500
  ...his van, > >> demolishing the rear end(and the subaru motor to boot). > >> > >> The guy jumps out, and be damned if it isn't the...
• Re: Electrical Connections/ Silicone Sprays/ Pipe cleaners
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 15:49:26 -0500
  ...I use the dielectric grease on my ignition wires, smearing a thin film inside each of the boots before I press them on. Provides...
• Re: Bad valve? Lifter? Help!!! TICK TICK TICK!!
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 12:03:17 -0500
  ...to boot. What I found was this. You can remove the valve cover and rocker arms easily. Then the push rods can be pulled...