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• Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:42:26 -0800
  ...And then from underneath.........spray into the 'shift box' mounted under the shift lever, and lastly, lift up the rubber boot inside the van...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:24:44 -0700
  ...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: intake gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:23:20 -0800
  ...Turbovans wrote: >> >>be extra careful about leaks at the intke runner boots....those like to >>leak. >>I use a 'listening tube' to fine intake...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:16:06 -0800
  ...student or two involved. > > James > '91 Vanagon Westfalia Weekender (automatic to boot!) > Ottawa, ON > > > > >> ------------------------------ >> >> Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:48:24 -0800 >> From...
• Daily Drivers
  Historical mailing list - Dan Eggert
  Thu, 10 May 2001 22:11:23 -0500
  ...I even drove it through the harsh winters we have here, without heat! Oh yeah, I had a CV boot rip open so I...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:23:58 -0700
  ...wrote: >> >> No need to remove the throttle body, but removing the boot helps to reach that nut. The GW starter is also a great...
• Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's it. just an oldie. :)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:28:05 -0600
  ...our own private Idaho ---indeed > and running with all the lug nuts on one wheel to boot > yours > > On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at...
• 1.9 WBX -->Tiico , my latest experience (long)
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 7 May 2002 23:19:37 -0400
  ...airbox was too close to the throttle body for the rubber boot to fit properly, easily remedied by spacing the airbox further into the...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:51:52 -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...
• How about changing the resonate frequency? WAS: Yup, those are my symptoms!
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 00:16:04 -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: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:08:12 -0700
  ...and for super heavy duty spray grease, like for keeping CV joints lubed when there's hole in the CV boot- I use motorcycle...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:51:23 -0500
  ...smooth, burns more gas....but still runs all right. >> Air intake boot ..if I have one of those ...I carry that. >> and a box...
• Re: Shifter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Thu, 14 May 2009 16:52:31 -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: Common front end rattles?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:48:07 -0700
  ...to my local alignment shop to have a bad power Steering boot replaced and asked them to inspect the T3 anti sway bar to...
• Re: Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 20:38:43 -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...
• Big Trip report [Part 1, long]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 11:23:48 -0700 (PDT)
  ...We pulled up to the booth at the US Customs. The guard was about 40, with a burr cut, mustache, and square jaw. He...
• Re: electrical testing proceedure question..Not van specific, but..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:43:02 -0700
  ...There are two smaller wires leading to a double spade plug in a rubber > boot. I get a low voltage reading across those like...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:35:12 -0500
  ...Air intake boot – swap - sucks plenty > of air just fine 7. Throttle body cleaning and new seal 8. New > vacuum rubber hoses 9. Air...
• W pretour trip report
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Jan 1995 17:58:30 -0800
  ...And of course dark, to boot, plus in a remote area, so all rather high-thrill mode! People arrived in stages. Unfortunately some of...
• NVC - Safety Inspections - WAS: Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:35:40 -0800
  ...In VA they'll fail <br> you for torn boots or worn bushings or a pit in the windshield. <br> <br> john <br> <br...
• My First Vanagon, a short story
  Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 12:40:43 -0500
  ...the fuel lines in the engine compartment, The 90 degree rubber boot going from the AFM to the intake manifold (25 bucks at my...
• Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:53:53 -1000
  ...No clutch >> action, bled it and drove some but this A.M., I checked in theslave's >> rubber boot and it was full of...
• Re: [WetWesties] Canadian Importing Vanagon Westfalia to Canada: insurance while in US?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:01:58 -0700
  ...fixed. (One didn't like the > rust, another though any rubber boots that looked crackled needed to be > replaced,.. mostly just trying to make...
• Re: How do you get a gremlin out of a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 07:11:52 -0800
  ...The Vanagon fit the bill and was a VW to boot! When I saw the van, I fell in love with it...even though...
• Re: Lack of brakes long version saga actually
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 23:40:00 -0600
  ...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: Idle issues...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 14:42:23 -0700
  ...you wouldn't have a crack in your intake boot would you ? my main tip ..........'check the basics' ......... and every time you get lost...
• vanagon@gerry.sdsc.edu
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 31 Aug 97 22:22:10 EDT
  ...stock cars :-) I signed the official VW trailer at the VW booth, and they had a screenign tent where they were showing a bunch...
• Garage Cleanup Sale
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:12:14 -0400
  ...86 AT rear axles (R & L).No CV joints or boots.Price$25. SmallCar muffler for 86 Vanagon (excellent condition, used only 1 year...
• Re: Terry's Anti Semitic Insults --
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 14:27:23 -0400
  ...Would walking in Terry's shoes mean wearing Jack Boots? -Arthur P.S. The holocaust also included Gays,Gypsies,Political Prisoners, Handicapped people and...
• Re: Buses by the Beach... getting cold feet Shot Down
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:59:27 -0400
  ...The > rain >> hasn't stopped me yet..... >> Get a coat and some boots, and stop on by. I just made my way through Ann...
• Re: 87 2.1 loss power
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:38:20 -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...
• tune up
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jun 97 14:00:27 CDT
  ...check clutch pedal for free play. - check drive shaft boots for leaks, cracks. - check front axle dust seals on ball joints and tie rod...
• Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:18:10 -8
  ...Where is "the rear section of the selector > > > > shaft?" Are > > > > we talking about the collar that holds the spring under the rubber boot on...
• '71 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 20:54:31 UT
  ...I have one bad boot so I'll probably just do them all. While I was checking them the other day I noticed that...
• Re: Firewood
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:26:30 -0600
  ...on >>> fire not >>> very impressive until I kicked it with my boot it then lighted up the >>> ally >>> like daylight and then some funny...
• Re: problem(s) on the road, plus major good samaritan
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 16 May 2005 09:41:28 -0700
  ...We used to see the Coolant temp sender fail at strange intevals and be somewhat intermittent to boot...It is a blue plug in...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 07:49:13 -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...
• Was: Tranny Repaired!!! Now: Shifter PM
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:36:03 -0400
  ...In the rear a boot that is meant to keep lubricant in place tends to disappear after a while leaving a cup to catch...
• Bride of RapidIdle
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 15:39:52 -0700
  ...So I popped the air cleaner off, took the AFM out and the rubber boot and took the throttle body off. Grimy is an...
• Re: Help Needed, On the Road - thanks to all
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:50:22 -0700
  ...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: Interesting VW Article on Future Technology The Company May Use - Hopefully it will reach a new Vanagon Soon
  Historical mailing list - robby kilborn
  Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:05:30 -0500
  ...fossible fuel though. > > Heck ..just commuting is a shame. > > and Toll Booths ! ..what a collasal waste of fuel and time ...while the > > toll takers...
• Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:59:18 -0400
  ...Shift lever tends to break off near bottom where it's drilled through (under shifter boot). Rear brake adjusters freeze up. Body seams rust...
• Re: unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:25:53 -0400
  ...Systems that have been overhauled include all fuel lines, all cooling hoses, water pump, radiator, front suspension bushings, CV boots, motor mounts, and more...
• Re: Faintly disturbing noises beginning behind...('84 inline gas VW with 5sp)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:16:03 -0700
  ...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: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:51:03 -0400
  ...wrote: > > No need to remove the throttle body, but removing the boot helps to reach that nut. The GW starter is also a great...
• Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's it. just an oldie. :)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:53:46 -0800
  ...our own private Idaho ---indeed > and running with all the lug nuts on one wheel to boot > yours > > On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at...
• Discount Tires (and Snows!) for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 21:14:16 -0500
  ...So last month at the big SEMA automotive trade show, I finally got around to stopping by Hankook's booth, and we worked out...
• Re: Alternator vibration -
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 15 Jun 2020 06:27:07 -0700
  ...Tighten to 6ft.lbs and the belt is properly tensioned. >> Van café also offers silicone intake boots. >> https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url...
• Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 27 May 2015 07:47:09 -0700
  ...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: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Veronica Fraga
  Sun, 9 May 2004 18:17:45 -0700
  ...maximize sleep and minimize late arrivals (a sure way to get booted from the program). In looking around online for RVs, the Vanagon camper...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 07:43:38 -0700
  ...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: Trailer Fishtailing...
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 08:41:45 -0600
  ...Cab with a (get this) 302CID engine- > and > > an automatic to boot! Yikes! We found out later that the trailer brakes > > were not working...
• Re: Coach Net roadside services
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 12:42:02 -0600
  ...the end of March and I'll bve giving them the boot > > too. > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > > > > > The towing plan for the RV which also includes...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:24:21 -0400
  ...Wedged fork thing - it destroys the boot though. >>> Pullers - sure .....but pulling on a taperd thing ..........or >>> pushing .I >>> mean ...... >>> just isn't the...
• Ben McCafferty on CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 16:06:51 -0700
  ...B---A D---C By far the best things you can do for your CVs are to regularly inspect boots and replace torn ones...
• Re: go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:13:29 -0400
  Dave, Have you checked the rubber boots on your steering rack and on you CV joints. A good service interval for re-greasing CV...
• Re: unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 29 Sep 2024 06:11:28 -0700
  ...Systems that have been overhauled include all fuel lines, all cooling hoses, water pump, radiator, front suspension bushings, CV boots, motor mounts, and more...
• Re: Vintage machines
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 21 Jan 2023 21:57:42 -0500
  ...Even metal evaporation tanks and now even replacement alternators and starters that folks report are good. >>> >>> Fingers crossed for good CV boots. >>> >>> Though. I...
• Re: Border Crossing USA to Canada
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 22 May 2016 19:55:23 -0700
  ...be respectful of the person who is in the booth or at the counter where you cross the border - they do not like jokes...
• Steering rasp
  Historical mailing list - pete
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 23:04:55 -0800
  ...weeks after the fact - they're recovering) #1 was under a boot inside at the floorboard - now good for a spare. #2 was visible...