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• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 21:47:56 -0800
  ...My kids ride to school >> with a blanket over them for warmth and they are wearing winter coats, >> hats, mittens, and boots at the...
• Re: ..gutless and unreliable....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 12:48:36 -0800
  ...40+ mpg to boot. Not bad for a lawn mower powered go cart :^) have a super day, Hieu 1984 Westy "MJ" __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo...
• Re: Clunk, Clunk Clunk in left rear
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 10:47:54 -0500
  ...If you have no tears in a boot, and there is no obvious wiggle in the CV, try retorquing first, then drive it and...
• Re: MICE: points of ingress in cab area?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 14:08:58 -0400
  ...of the centre console covering on the floor, and the > shifter boot. There may be other spots they pop in and out, but I...
• Re: Friday..OT..Stuff from WalMart-like stores...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:33:39 -0500
  ...If they don't listen, tell folks around you and show your displeasure in the voting booth. More of that needs to be done...
• Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:46:22 +0100
  ...Must be replaced. >> 7. � � �Sway bar bushings are cracked - all 4. >> 8. � � �Upper and lower ball joints all have split boots. >> >> I wasn't...
• Re: Speaking of custom interiors...
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:47:22 -0700
  ...races...14 guys living inside with dozens of wet sails, > sea > boots being tossed around, everything being 'shaken and stirred by huge > seas > and...
• 86' Westy 4-Sale
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 08:21:26 -0800
  ...All belts replaced, CV joints repacked and new boots, and replaced rubber bushings on stabilizer link all in 5/98. Replaced coil 7/96...
• Re: Engine power loss
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 15:31:40 -0700
  ...compartment yesterday, all of a sudden I notice that the rubber boot between the throttle valve and the air filter housing is collapsing when...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 07:33:10 -0700
  ...filter, fuel pump, fuel >injection hose, radiator cap, CV joint bolts, boot and grease, spare belts, >and old 8-track tapes). I bought mine...
• Re: Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition,recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 14:19:50 -0500
  ...guide, new pilot bearing, felt > > > seal, > > > > spacer, and new CV joint boots and the grease involved.. The > > > > "recently-rebuilt" (according to the PO) 091...
• '80 air-cooled power loss
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:45:55 -0700
  ...good > brakes all around > new clutch master & slave cylinder > replaced intake boot - afm to throttle body > > symptoms: > van idles and starts up great, revs...
• Re: Advice on buying
  Historical mailing list - Janette & Dick Smith
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 01:47:36 -0400
  ...Probably sounds ficticious to some but we have it and all the paperwork to boot. Also I said that I had never driven a...
• Ellis- coming out party! Attn: Coyote
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 21:19:46 -0800
  ...with pride! Flannel shirts, wide mens leather writhst watch bands, hiking boots and if necessary act BUTCH at Denny's! (oh my goodness) I...
• Re: Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition, recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
  Historical mailing list - Patrick K.
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 22:28:56 -0500
  ...guide, new pilot bearing, felt seal, >spacer, and new CV joint boots and the grease involved.. The >"recently-rebuilt" (according to the PO) 091...
• (NVC)Re: Reliability over one year
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 14:23:42 -0800
  ...Cleaned all grounds > > Set timing > > New drive belts > > New rear CV boots > > Changed transmission fluid to Redline (much easier shifting, > especially> when very cold...
• Re: Didn't know there was two different CV joints. - Figured Out
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 21:25:33 -0600
  ...shafts from Napa about 2 years ago. > >The other side's boots blew out. > >This side just destrucked the cv ... great.. > >John. > > > > > > > >>>>TJ Hannink...
• Reply to Robert Keezer
  Historical mailing list - Jon
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 21:13:06 -0500
  ...thing takes a long time to boot up"! he exclaimed , hacking away > on a cigar. > > "I'll boot it up, right out into the...
• Re: titling and registering camper in Washington
  Historical mailing list - Erin Daniels
  Thu, 15 Jan 2015 20:54:09 -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...
• Trip Report: On to sunny CA!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 02:52:59 -0400
  ...A two or so hour CV cleaning and boot replacement ended up taking 8 (!!!!!) hours. Her CV's were installed by a Bavarian named...
• Re: vanagon springs - my only rebuttal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 09:15:43 -0800
  ...It's in > the > archives; see for yourself. > > > There was a time on this list where he almost got permanently > booted > > because of his...
• Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 13 May 2009 15:23:29 -0600
  ...I also inspect the boots on the CV's regularly and >>> replace any that are damaged. . If any gets a tear, the least bit...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sat, 10 Dec 2016 23:27:17 -0500
  ...Sorry for the delay, I mainly do Samba via cell and only have these emails coming to my laptop � so am booted up for...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 10:08:08 -0700
  ...Also, if there is no obvious cause of failure (ie damaged boot) of the bad >CV joint, can the others be expected to last...
• Re: An engine transplant: ? (subie alterntaive) long post.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 09:05:43 -0700
  Fill your boots Don. There are as many different Subie transplant outcomes as there are transplanters. Lots of those guys have very little hot...
• Re: Door handles and pedal pads
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:10:32 -0800
  ...I found the raw aluminum and my boots are a nice balance. You do kinda move your feet on the pedals a bit and...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:14:52 +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...
• All Aftermarket Springs Sagg Lower Over Time, Germans Find
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 11:06:50 -0400
  ...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: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Dix
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:04:12 -0800
  ...Anyone know of a source for these parts, as well as the rubber boots that keep them all full of grease & clean? Any list...
• Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:04:37 -0700
  ...instead of CIS. >> >> Check everywhere for air leaks ... >> cracked air intake boot , vacuum hoses etc. >> >> if it has points ignition instead of pure electronic...
• Re: N. NE Mechanic advice (was: Syncro vibrations... I thinkit'stim e for a mechanic!)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 20:49:19 +0200
  ...installed by mechanic > > > - Front outer CV joints inspected (OK) repacked, new boots - by mechanic > > > - Driveshaft u-joints replaced (once) and balanced (twice) by driveline...
• Re: Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 09:52:13 -0700
  ...and you get to play the "Ginsu knife" marketing angle to boot). The cost of "rebuilding" to this standard can be so cheap that...
• Re: Buyer's diagnosis before you buy a one dollar Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 09:07:49 -0600
  ...It has one CV boot that needs to be replaced. Deduct for Parts and labor $40.00 6. It has ugly window tent. Deduct...
• Rear Bearings R&R
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:06:05 -0400
  ...Now is a great time to service your CV joints with new grease and boots see the vanagon BTDT site or Ben from Canada...
• Re: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:06:27 +0000
  ...new bolts, a tool, some moly grease, and one spare >> (used) >> > boot. >> > >> > It's been years since I fiddled with CV joints and I...
• Re: CV bolts and DPO mechanics
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:24:46 -0500
  ...if the CV boots look too new to be > original, CV bolts could be loose! > > -- > John Bange > >
• Re: hard turning after replacing power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 20:35:46 -0500
  ...metal >>on metal where it mounted and there was stress to boot (loosening the >>bolts relieved it). Maybe (I don't know for sure...
• greenhorn questions: Answered
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 00:39:23 -0500
  ...They are covered with a "durable" rubber boot to keep out filth and grit. The boots eventually crack. The grease inside eventually gets contaminated...
• Re: BC inspection was Re: The Otter Has
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:34:04 -0800
  ...picky thing but easy to fix), and replace the ball joint boots. The ball joints shouldn't need replacing unless they are worn or...
• Re: questions about electric locks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 00:24:33 +0200
  ...As I mentioned previously, the lock actuators (motors) are positioned such that the water drips down the window, and as the boots rot out...
• Re: N. NE Mechanic advice (was: Syncro vibrations... I think it'stim e for a mechanic!)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 08:28:02 -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...
• Re: Odds and Sods, too long
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 94 23:53:28 ADT
  ...Also told to use a horse syringe to pump in grease, just shoot up your boots at the bottom of the folds, haven't...
• Re: 84 Camper engine dying
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 16:08:52 -0500
  ...lines are tight and in good shape, make sure the rubber boot from the air intake to the throttle body is not cracked, make...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 2 Jun 2022 10:11:58 -0400
  ...The boot is usually available new. You should also get the 2.1 crankcase vent heater and the air filter housing. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: Oil leak
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:36:06 -0500
  ...to the left of > the alternator, over to the intake air boot. Many times these are kinked > or > collapsed and that can cause high...
• Re: Auto tranny advice and more
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:50:27 -0700
  ...I think Neil did that to his >Westy (air cooled to water cooled, plus an engine conversion to boot), you >might want to pick...
• Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 12:38:16 -0800
  ...never ignited, but the components above >it did, >the rubber intake boot for example, then this air layer would be even >greater, much like...
• Re: Subject: Re: sorry, (I-4 conversion reply from digest)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:49:14 -0700
  ...You >> have shown this. >> >> More power is fun and useful, and at first it was really fun to boot >> around in my conversion. Still...
• Re: Re Cary Chiang
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 06:03:07 -0400
  ...If we can't boot him off the list, we most certainly can ignore him. All in favor? Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick...
• VW-71 BUS-CHECKING FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD VACCUM LEAKS
  Historical mailing list - Nick Pace
  Sun, 08 Oct 95 23:31:26 PDT
  ...little black thingamabob on the line to the booster, the manifold boots, and the manifold/head connection but I don't get any change...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:55:11 -0500
  ...don't waste your time with the standard ten dollar valve. > They last about as long as cheap CV boots and junky ignition switches...
• Rear Bearings R&R
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 23:04:55 -0700
  ...Now is a great time to service your CV joints with new grease and boots > see the vanagon BTDT site or Ben from Canada...
• Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 20:57:15 -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: New springs on my 1989 Vanagon with shims for the lefty camper sway
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 06:17:05 -0800
  ...Thank you Steve. > > I had my VW dealer install the front springs and the > two upper ball joints > which had ruptured boots. I installed...
• Re: E-bay Scam Trend (Caveat emptor)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 13:12:10 -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...
• Cold Idle Diagnosis (1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:46:22 -0700
  ...Take off the airbox, AFM and intake boot and make sure there are no cuts or loose screws. Pay particular attention to the AAR...
• Re: Dr. Diesel meets Mr. Harley
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sun, 31 Aug 2003 11:10:03 -0700
  ...The > big > engineering boots and lack of helmet told me that > he, > perhaps quite rightly, placed more value on his > yellowed toenails then the...
• Re: Amtrak Auto Train
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 13:41:27 -0500
  ...So, we rented a car, and went to the ticket booth to cash in the tickets to OKC. The clerk told us it would...
• Re: Trouble with '85 1.9l wasserboxer in Europe
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 17:27:27 EDT
  ...See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail --------------------------------- Now with a new friend-happy design...
• Re: 85 wbx miss at idle...update =)
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 06:47:33 -0600
  ...What kind of shape is the intake boot in? Is it hard as a rock (not good) or fairly soft and flexible? Chuck '85...