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• Re: bad cv knocks going straight?
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 00:01:07 -0700
  ...Can these things be saved? Can (or should) you add grease > through the boot from time to time? If it is bad is it...
• Searched. Steering rack grease substitute? + questions PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:08:41 -0800
  ...http://tinyurl.com/6bvb2e indicate a failed seal, or this is a "normal" amount of grease? I didn't clean the boots before popping...
• diff
  Historical mailing list - N E JAZZ 2
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 11:17:54 EST
  ...on the vehicle has new tranny , brakes cv joints rotors ,bushings , boots , tires , exhaust,and the dang heads all done within last 18k or...
• Re: RoadHaus - Escaping Air Sound?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 17:55:53 -0600
  He infomed us that the computer has a softswitch so that when the software sensed an incoming telephone fax, the computer would boot to...
• Re: c.v. joint removal Question
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:16:19 -0700
  ...80 ail cooled / manuel trans that the driver side out board boot > is torn. I noticed this when I removed the engine for a...
• What Do I Put In The Sugject Line?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 6 May 2011 21:43:54 +0000
  ...I had a new throttle body gasket, new manifold boots, new intake manifold gaskets, and sections of new vacuum lines. I tore it all...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:40:30 -0400
  ...I cleaned it up with Dremel but I'm not real happy with its condition, plus the lip that holds the boot on got...
• Bus parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - William P. Claspy
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 09:21:55 -0400
  ...68-79 wiper motor $45 73-79 wiper transmission and arms $30 ?73-79 CV's two,assembled w/boots, on axle $65 68...
• corrections on capacitor fix air flow box (22MFD vs 10MFD?)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 13:50:41 -0600
  ...wrap the bare wires in electrical tape, then slide the boot back up over everything, this seals everything in well. This information was made...
• Re: Vanagon Sparkplugs Wires
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 01:51:28 -0400
  ...One end is the handle that I pull on and the other end goes into the little hole in the metal boot shield. I...
• Re: Surging after two hours?
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 16:02:05 -0800
  ...Check your vacuum hoses, connections, and mating of air intake boot to air box. Heat can cause some leakage in old hose connections. Visually...
• Re: importing a EV Westi
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Mera
  Tue, 23 Sep 1997 08:46:39 -0700
  ...hard to keep clean, gathers dust, smells after a while, cann't just get in with dirty boots and wipe the floor later. I...
• Re: more steering with a kit
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 18:59:07 -0500
  ...it >to do, will it put a end to my leaking boots, how long should it take? >The lines off the pump are leaking...
• Re: Transmission -- hard to get in first
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 08:30:20 -0500
  ...pull up >the shifter boot, and loosen the two 10mm nuts that attach the shifter >assembly to the car, then slide the oval-shaped...
• Lower balljoint problem after 3500miles
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 16:14:34 EDT
  ...Finally got serious today and of course it was the lower ball joint! Good boot, bolted tight, German part, just worn out with about...
• Re: Shifter Part Needed
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 15:19:11 -0400
  ...and most of the "little plastic" ones are rather inexpensive to boot. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot�, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW...
• Cutting Out resolved
  Historical mailing list - Darrel Combs
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 17:15:22 -0500
  ...I have 2 rubber boots the go from the afm to the air body on the intake neither of which had holes or was...
• '85 weekender for sale
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 10:50:10 EST
  ...including ac rebuild and conversion, clutch, alternator, starter, ball joints, cv boot, fuel pump, fuel lines, water pump, hoses, master cyllinder, slave cyllinder.� Repair...
• Re: Start-Solenoid-fix
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 1 May 2003 10:45:33 -0400
  ...much current as the starter solenoid, and they're unreliable to boot. I had one refuse to engage in a Crown Victoria, and one...
• Re: How many others have had this happen?
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 19:17:32 -0800
  ...ya on the way out baby.....oh, don't worry that "boot print" on the back of your Levi's will wipe right off...
• Re: Vanagon Anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 09:08:11 -0800
  ...It has the WBX trans and shift rod to boot. Robert 1982 Westfalia --- Joel Walker <jwalker17@earthlink.net> wrote: > > 1/82 WV27G0255CH070810 > > that's...
• Re: Book time for CV Joint work?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:38:39 -0400
  ...side I quoted was for "inspect, clean, repack, and replace the boots". That's 2.2 hours for both sides, Dennis' quote was 2...
• Re: Temp 2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 08:09:16 -0700
  ...so I carry a bootload of spares when on the road. I'm reaching that point with the Westy and trying to work out...
• [NVC] Alternative Computer Operating Systems
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 10:24:38 -0500
  ...I recently installed KUbuntu( KDE-focused Ubuntu ), and had to go through several command-line steps to get my NTFS drives( dual-booting ubuntu...
• Re: Question about car receivers (taking advantage of Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:13:39 -0500
  ...dash, and when > I re-installed the head, it didn't boot up. I took it to two local car > stereo shops and they...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:49:07 -0600
  ...You need those boots in there to protect your balls, boys! I don't care what kind of eternal material you put in there...
• Re: Grease on axel
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 2 Oct 2023 09:32:04 -0700
  ...next to trans) axel has grease on it.� Maybe a bad boot.� So am I making a problem for myself doing this trip.� It...
• Re: Silly Question, maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:41:12 -0400
  ...Im attempting to order a new Left Front Tie Rod and Boot, and turns out.... on busdepot.com it seems like i can only...
• Re: front direction signal work, park lights don't -- 84 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 4 Aug 2016 08:27:55 -0400
  John, For the front lights (aside from the previously posted suggestions) also look at the back of the connecting sockets under the rubber boot...
• Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 13:30:24 -0500
  ...a job is > this? Right now I'm replacing my CV boots and while I'm in there . . . > > Many thanks! > > Steve > 84 Westy "Calvin"
• Fwd: BIZARRE NEWS
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 13:20:16 EST
  ...a leash." In Blythe, you are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows. In Chico, detonating a...
• Re: Busted Shifter? Tis the Season!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 14:42:41 -0800
  ...t have any handy. (Stealing some from that cracked and leaking boot doesn't count!) I figured since I have the whole thing apart...
• Re: Caught offside!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 11:35:36 +0100
  ...Caught offside! > A very few other senseless, misused &/or incorrect terms: > shock absorber (damper) > motor (engine) > boot (trunk) > wing (fender) > rocker panel (sill) > mag...
• Removing CV from axle shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 12:43:36 -0700
  ...While I ponder options on the trans mount issue, I tackled the torn outer CV boot. Pulled the axle, removed the circlip, and went...
• Re: Deschutes Brewery Video
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:45:09 +0000
  ...Plus, the girl in this video and me would have issues if she propped her feet (with those boots on) up on my pristine...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 18:52:35 -0800
  ...repack the other while I'm at it? (and replace > that boot as well). Am I correct in assuming taht doing both isn't...
• Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 22 May 2007 21:25:31 -0400
  ...It helps the rough idle to disconnect the crankcase hose and plug the boot hole up. Ideas? Looks like the state of California will...
• Re: CV joint maintenance/replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Sun, 23 Apr 2017 13:01:00 -0400
  ...You may find that the "new" drive shaft won’t take the OEM designed joints, BTDT! > > With new hardware and boots available pull them...
• Re: Clicking in Wheels - Ideas of why?
  Historical mailing list - dworkin
  Wed, 8 Feb 1995 23:08:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...If it is in the rear wheels, check your CV joint boots and mileage. If your boots are torn or you have 60K-100K...
• Re: CV removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 May 2006 15:09:55 -0400
  ...I suppose I could pull > the *other* CV and install the boot from the other > end, but I'd rather figure > out how to...
• Re: Anyone ever see a vanagon boat top?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 17:08:30 -0400
  ...See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the > boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail > -- Karl '81 Westy "Jenny" Wilmington, DE --------------------------------- Be...
• Re: 1.9 engine HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 08:37:39 -0500
  ...Thursday, January 7, 2010, 1:26 PM > > > my 'snap thoughts' go to Air Intake Boot ( make sure it's not split or > cracked, doesn...
• Re: Source for reliable axle assemblies
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 06:31:09 -0600
  ...This will penetrate the rubber boot and apply > grease > to the CV joint. > > Not perfect, massaging the boot will help. If simple lubrication is...
• Re: E-bay Scam Trend (Caveat emptor)
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 12:47:22 -0700
  Hmm if I recall my sojourn into the ebay TOS you could get him booted from ebay on both counts. JT "Curiosity Kills more...
• power steering groan
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:33:43 -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: Gas Tank Alignment Questions. PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:42:51 -0800
  ...So early and later MY fill pipe both use the same boot (seal) at gas cap end? Thanks! Neil. On Tue, Dec 21, 2010...
• Re: looking for explanation why shifting into third gear grinds when fluid warms up
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:44:11 -0800
  ...Shift Guide Boot for 80-82 Vanagon, part no. 251711167A. I am sure others will be more helpful. Melissa Mourkas '84 Westy Honey Bee...
• Re: '66 progress, engine in
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 03 Jun 1996 13:07:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...on some of the shavings, and stepped on it with his boot. Got a VERY hot foot very quickly, he claims. Seems a little...
• RE: boot: shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 11:06:41 -0500
  >>From: jgladu@bcm.tmc.edu[SMTP:jgladu@bcm.tmc.edu] >> >>Is Camelback a local dealer, or can I get them to send one next...
• Help: broken rear spring in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 18:21:40 -0400
  ...where are good sources for front outer CV Boot Kits for the Syncro front half shafts? Any help is very much appreciated. Larry Johnson...
• brake fluid leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Sun, 14 Jun 1998 22:19:42 -0400
  ...it seems the top accordian boot on the clutch master cylinder (cmc) would fill up. when the clutch was depressed the accordian would be...
• CV GREASE?
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 13:46:18 -0600
  ...BTW, I'm going to use the needle to inject it through the boot. Never taken a axle off a vanagon before, but the...
• shift lever adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 12:15:30 -0400
  ...Where is "the rear section of the selector shaft?" Are we talking about the collar that holds the spring under the rubber boot on...
• Re: New Battery specs???
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 05:53:43 EST
  ...I think they are on sale now to boot ! Cheers ��� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains <Member: <A HREF="http://www...
• Re: [Fwd: Web Site Bandwidth Usage] Syncro.org getting the boot
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 13:10:15 -0800
  Ya'know, you could leave the main portion of the server where it is and divvy up the pages- but have them all be...
• Hoses and Stuff
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 17:36:41 EDT
  ...There is a hose on the air intake boot [aka Intake air hose/the rubber part between the AFM and the Throttle valve housing...
• Re: Tire Thread
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 22:53:00 EST
  ...If I take this to its logical conclusion, I'll start drinking Budweiser and wearing cheap boots with decorative metal capped toes. Rich
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 13:55:35 -0600
  ...It SURROUNDS >>> the shift boot. >>> Al Brase >>> >>> >> >> Have this in my 1989 1.6TD Syncro. Have to check but IIRC it is the >> same...
• Re: cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:34:52 -0400
  ...cone shaped washer provided in the new kits? Also if > my boots arent torn should I reuse them? Thanks as always > -- > Velma 1982 1...
• Re: How many others have had this happen?
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 22:04:06 -0600
  ...ya on the way out baby.....oh, don't worry > >> that > >> "boot print" on the back of your Levi's will wipe right off...