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• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:48:13 -0700
  ...guesses would be appreciated. > > Dan Hall > '86 Westy Wolfsburg Weekender > "Das Boot" > -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" http://web.mac.com/tubaneil...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 1 Jul 2021 00:39:30 +0000
  ...They last about as long as cheap CV boots and junky ignition switches. If you can, get the gowesty replacement ($$$ but lifetime guarantee) or...
• Re: Can't find the jack
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:23:54 -0700
  ...In that case I used a ski boot as a wheel chock ( on the side if I-80 in Nevada where cars are going...
• Re: A Vanagon of a Different Color
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 00:15:48 -0400
  ...Car is in the paint booth for a very short time. Try getting a price from one shop and telling the next shop that...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Freeplay
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 10 Jun 2006 13:35:04 -0700
  ...to the starting position by pushing with your hand ( sneaker, python boot, etc). Try oiling the shaft ends. Seeya, Jake On 6/10/06...
• Re: '87 Westy for $2900 bucks!!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:38:06 -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...
• Re: Pop top insulation
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Longeron
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:44:00 -0500
  ...Club, who had it published long, >> long, long ago. �AND, to boot this was an official WesLast year, I >> modified it to work inside...
• Re: Brake work pictures
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:54:50 -0700
  ...I've got to replace the guide pins and the boots. > > John > > Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >> or, I was gonna say ...... >> the Bentley Manual...
• Re: Speedometer Ok -Odometer and trip meter dead!?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 20 May 2006 04:05:47 -0700
  ...was demonstrated to be round, > rotating, and orbiting the sun to boot. > > It is also possible that very early speedos had a different internal...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 10:00:35 -0400
  ...I can see using them on fuel lines I suppose, and on CV joint boots , but otherwise ...ain't nuthin' wrong with a high...
• Re: Syncro driveshaft problems (maybe?)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:00:21 +0200
  ...font size=-2>I then discovered a torn front outer CV boot. I couldn't get the rotors off myself, so I brought the...
• Re: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 19 May 2017 07:51:31 -0700
  ...Maybe use a different material than aluminum and maybe make >> the >> design better at holding the rubber boot. >> >> Alistair >>
• Re: donar parts request
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 15:42:28 -0700
  ...manufactured any longer. > > I'm also looking for healthy replacement rubber boots for the Fuel injectors and Temperature sensor. I found them from Buss...
• Re: Maps vs GPS
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:47:12 -0700
  ...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: O2 sensor trouble
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:05:20 -0400
  ...Pulled back the rubber boot on end and it looks like the day it left the factory. Outside wires safe distance from spade connector...
• Lack of brakes long version saga actually
  Historical mailing list - A J I
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:05:20 -0500
  ...I didnt have the hollow hex needed to replace the one, secondary, boot but figured there was enough new rubber with everything else that...
• Re: Fwd: white clouds behind my van :-(
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 13:59:37 -0600
  ...There is > coolant on the left axle/CV boots. The expansion tank and overflow tank are > still full of coolant. The hoses that run...
• Re: Timing Mark
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:27:03 -0700
  ...So I kinda do need > the timing mark before I use the timing light. > > but, I now have a new problem to boot : > > I...
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 11:27:04 -0400
  ...I would also replace the boot at the same time. We > have them for $8. The part number for the tie rod assembly is...
• A.I.R.S Rescue, Sort of. (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 19:53:41 -0400
  ...Then I noticed that the idle air bypass valve supply hose from the air intake boot to the valve had a cracked and broken...
• Re: Faintly disturbing noises beginning behind...('84 inline gas VW with 5sp)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:34:06 -0500
  ...besides me thinks that the amount of grease > suppled with a boot or cv kit is enough. I have seen MANY cv joints after...
• Re: Vintage machines
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 22 Jan 2023 02:04:05 +0000
  ...starters that folks report are good. >> >> Fingers crossed for good CV boots. >> >> Though.  I may have a lead on some good ones.  I’ll...
• Re: complaints / Dansk Exhaust / Ford Purchase Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 18:21:02 EDT
  ...the case of '86-91 get a stainless-bodied muffler to boot). >> All this back and forth is stupid, If a man thinks a...
• 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:14:25 -0500
  ...Thoughts? Advice? thanks, Dan Hall 86 Westy Weekender "Das Boot" On Apr 20, 2008, at 11:51 AM, neil N wrote: > Gold info man...
• Re: Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:53:11 -0500
  ...One or more CV joints may be bad.� I'm just going to replace them all.� GoWesty has complete axles with joints, boots, grease...
• Re: Seeing Red
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 7 Jul 2020 10:04:34 -0600
  ...as I immediately began working on replacing the manifold intake >> hose / boots. This included repainting the manifold, cleaning the top of >> the block, inspecting...
• Re: What Did You Leave At Home?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:42:23 -0500
  ...outdoor stuff, like binoculars, >>> magnifiers (for identifying insects and plants), hiking boots >>> ............. . �I do take books, though most are nature guides or >>> identification manuals...
• Re: [Syncro] All Aftermarket Springs Sagg Lower Over Time, Germans Find
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 11:28:47 -0700
  ...If you make the springs longer then 3 cm against the > > original the problems with the cv-joints and special with the boots > > are...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 09:24:37 -0500
  ...There are always small things that don't come with rebuilt engines; New Motor Mounts, Exhaust Parts, Clutches, CV Boots and joints, tune up...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 08:57:32 -0400
  ...leaks (none) and repaired a small leak at ISV 3 way boot. (yes. Permatex silicone and small shaped piece of fuel hose can repair...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:35:29 -0700
  ...Wedged fork thing - it destroys the boot though. >>> Pullers - sure .....but pulling on a taperd thing ..........or pushing .I >>> mean ...... >>> just isn't the...
• FFFrydaye Foibles (sort like Follies) .. Part C
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 21:40:57 -0500
  ...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: Power Steering issue...
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 20:40:31 -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...
• Greasy Mess
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Serafin for Malek
  Thu, 4 May 1995 12:01:41 -0500
  ...9.09ea CV boot kits: 12pt star bolts,grease,circlips (qt 4) 3.45ea grease seals (4 needed) 2.69 wheel bearing grease 0...
• Re: 85 westi FS for a 78 westi
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 21:14:05 -0500
  ...raised the rear end from sagging,new cv joint boots and speedo cable new master cylinder and brakes all bled. A/C works perfect...
• FS: 1987 Vanagon GL Syncro - $3500 - long winded, again
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 19:30:33 -0500
  ...going to send it in for repair), right rear CV joint boot torn (no CV noise though), right rear head (or possibly a hose...
• Re: another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:22:03 -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...
• Saddle Tanks on a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  25 Jun 1997 09:30:13 -0600
  ...Ch '89 Syncro BEAST, soon with Bilsteins?? '86 Scirocco '87 GTI 16V (I wonder if it's a cracked intake boot)
• Re: Friday: First Vanagon Race Report
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 16:47:53 -0700
  ...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: Vanagon Investments
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:24:41 -0500
  ...It's also a whole lot easier to repair, >> and needs less repairs to boot than the 90, with its complex >> electronics and power...
• Re: 1.9 automatic vanagon syndrome ??
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 22:26:17 -0500
  ...is that when installing simply pull back the rubber boot exposing the 4 wires that go to the connector. Find #s 2 and 4...
• Re: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 19 May 2017 08:05:11 -0700
  ...Maybe use a different material than aluminum and maybe make >> the >> design better at holding the rubber boot. >> >> Alistair >>
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 19:18:29 -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: installing i-shaft bearings
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 22:17:34 -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...
• He gave me the shirt off his back! (A happy update to: On the Road home and need help getting there!)
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 17:21:49 -0500
  ...Well, the next morning, with a little better light, I discovered that the rubber boot around the slave cylinder was wet. I still had...
• Re: I4 Engine conversion - german diesel parts source
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 26 May 2008 19:47:08 -0700
  ...A chunk of the air intake boot from the Dodge Caravan air filter box, (which I had already cut up) made a nice "insulator...
• Re: Alternator vibration -
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 14 Jun 2020 21:06:03 -0700
  ...Tighten to 6ft.lbs and the belt is properly tensioned. > Van café also offers silicone intake boots. > https://www.vancafe.com/Vanagon-Intake-Manifold...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:09:14 -0700
  ...Not > as smooth, burns more gas....but still runs all right. > Air intake boot ..if I have one of those ...I carry that. > and...
• Diff Lock Air Switch Importation (& other special syncro parts)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 11:30:08 -0400
  ...yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/6691</a><br> -- OEM CV Joint boot protectors ($160 est. 8 weeks, includes shipping)<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp...
• Re: CV joint socket size?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 09:56:56 -0500
  ...Avoid the temptation to >> stuff >> > the boots. Get a torque wrench and get those bolts to 32 ft. lb. >> > >> > Dennis >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: Vanagon...
• Re: Thumping Noise - Wheel CV Joint Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:27:32 -0700
  ...you know, one entire axle with boots and everything cost less than ONE new german made Lobro CV Joint by itself ? ----- Original Message ----- From...
• FS: Stock Wheels and Covers (Hubcaps)
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Thu, 22 May 1997 23:16:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...But I still have the hardtop to my 1975 Triumph Spitfire, French Blue if you know of a buyer! Have the Boot for the...
• [FS] '89 Wolfsburg automatic passenger van
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 09:49:35 -0600
  ...245 Accelerator cable-Summer 2001-$24 Pass side CV joints and boots inner/outer-Summer 2001-$80 Reman Distributor-Summer 2001-$160 Driver window...
• that is a good fog light
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 31 Jan 2004 16:42:16 -0500
  ...the rubber > boot on the parking light easily covers the new wire and connector. > > at the switch, i connected that wire to the 83a...
• Re: How does clutch slave cylinder attach to clutch lever arm?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 14 May 2002 09:07:42 -0600
  ...clutch slave. > The >> slave has a piston, surrounded by a rubber boot, that rides against the >> cross shaft (the part that holds the throwout...
• Storing the list stuff/more detailed
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 01:31:41 -0500
  ...2 camp chairs, tripod bag, 2nd cassette carrier, boots, our ONE suitcase/duffel and laundry tub. This leaves one cassette carrier up front against...
• Re: titling and registering camper in Washington
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 17 Jan 2015 13:18:56 -0600
  ...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: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:47:17 -0500
  ...Upper and lower ball joints all have split boots. > > I wasn't at a VW garage since, of course, this inspection was only going...
• Re: BBTA#16
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Tue, 30 May 2000 08:18:16 -0500
  ...That might have been because > you all were'nt here to compete with your Texas themed campsite!!! They'll > be shakin' in their boots...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 10 May 2013 09:16:19 +0000
  ...a joke head gasket system, anda > converted air-cooled design to boot ... > it's the waterboxer. > Sure sometimes people get 200K+ miles out of...