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• Re: Bentley really sucks
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Mon, 3 May 1999 10:25:04 -0400
  ...As you all know why the Vanagon is a great package. > > The right rear outer CV joint boot is spitting grease. I want to...
• H4 Hella Headlight Kits Available
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 17:09:58 EST
  ...These lights are really nice, made in Germany and come with the rubber boot in the rear. I have to say that they are...
• front shock replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 09:40:13 -0600
  ...When I went to do the fronts I took that little boot of the nut and tried to loosen it but it would twist...
• F.S. Fuel Injection parts from 1987 2.1 Digifant!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Lane
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 14:07:18 -0700
  ...Throttle housing Fuel Pressure Regulator Throttle switch Air filter box Intake boot I'd like to sell it either as a package, but I...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Nov 2003 to 4 Nov 2003 - Special issue (#2003-1061)
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 11:35:52 -0800
  ...somehow? About how much should I plan on spending? 2) the boots at the ends of the steering arm are torn. How much trouble...
• Hot water tip came in handy, second squirter repair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 1 Sep 2024 15:12:01 -0400
  Hi folks, Thanks to Jim and others that recommended hot water for softening a boot or other item. I had fixed my window squirters...
• Re: Book time for CV Joint work?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:58:05 -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: AFM Characteristics
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 11:23:39 -0500
  ...size is different, and the attachment diameter is >> different for the boot. How different are the electronic signal >> outputs? Can a 2.1 item...
• Re: Road trip and mechanics litany of issues
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:07:02 -0400
  ...has stain at weep hole >> >> Right ball joint bad, need upper boots >> >> >> >> So...estimate is about $1500, and recommend I don't go to...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Jul 2016 to 26 Jul 2016 (#2016-271)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:13:27 +0000
  ...What happened to me is the end shaft axel seal popped off and oil leaked into the cv boot. The selector shaft seal stopped...
• Re: Power steering update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 8 Apr 2019 22:01:01 -0400
  ...Add new bushings, boots and tie rods too for a complete unit. https://www.gowesty.com/product/steering/3996/vanagon-tie-rod-assembly?v...
• Re: Temp Warning Light Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 10:52:33 EDT
  ...First, slide the rubber boot off of the connection. Next, you will need to remove the connectors from their housing, To accomplish this, use...
• Re: replacement cv/axle assembly
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:33:43 -0800
  ...It's more work and more expense to replace the CV's and boots if needed, but it has got to be better than...
• blinkin' buzzers!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:28:33 -0800
  ...After dark in downtown Eugene I noticed that when this happens, the radio light blinks out, then the radio boots up, the blinker blinks...
• is it me? broke shift lever!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 11:53:12 -0400
  ...Had cracked at the little dimple that a setscrew locks into, hidden under the rubber boot. Shifter is a hollow tube, crack just worked...
• Re: Need a bit more help...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 11:06:12 -0600
  ...I need a name or part number for > >this component. > > AFM to intake plenum boot. These things always get cracked & start sucking > air in...
• Re: Vanagon Fuel Injectors - rebuilding them?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:24:14 -0500
  Hi Larry ive used these guys and they work like new and look like new to boot. cost like 60 or 80 bones for...
• Part search request for assistance, 81 - 83 air coolled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:52:47 -0800
  ...Here is the description I have; 1) an air boot or conduit - a tube that goes from the air flow meter to the intake...
• reverse (manual) shifting
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 22:53:28 -0700
  ...Now I fit another used lever and ball joint assembly, removed rear linkage and put new boots on with lube etc. The shifting has...
• Re: transaxle being rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 10:04:04 -0700
  ...Already doing CV joints, starter and boots. What else? > TIA, > Paul > -- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw...
• Re: Source for reliable axle assemblies
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:49:15 -0500
  ...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: Import duties
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:43:38 -0500
  ...A long time ago my Brother had a pair of custom snakeskin boots made for me in Korea. I shipped a sneaker over their...
• Re: What Grease to use on the Steering Box? ('81)
  Historical mailing list - J. Stutsman
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 10:44:08 -0800 (PST)
  ...The rack boots and tie rod end came form Bus Boys yesterday. The rack boots were $12 a pair, made in Germany, original VW...
• Re: Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:51:11 -0700
  ...Move slave shaft/boot off clutch lever ball. If your >slave is totally shot, you can usually just push the slave cylinder shaft/boot...
• Re: Part needed-Selector lever
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 21:41:07 EST
  ...My gripe was finding a decent rubber boot that would last more than 6 mos. to contain the grease/keep out the grime on...
• Re: 12 Point CV Tool Size?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 08:38:26 -0800
  ...I was able to had both outer CV boots replaced from my 2001 Passat. The one for Vanagon should be either 9 or 8...
• Bent Tie Rod
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:43:45 +0000
  ...of course the tie rod end is covered with a rubber boot; also I have not heard or felt any funny noises when driven...
• Re: input shaft question
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 21 May 2019 19:24:06 -0400
  ...https://www.gowesty.com/tech-article-details.php?id=178 Clean everything, change torn boots etc. My van shifts better than new now. Jack...
• Re: Drill a hole in the dash?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 16:06:29 -0700
  ...Don’t get the > generic brand you see at a tool booth in a flea market or county fair, they > won't even start...
• Re: Zerk grease-able balljoints?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 May 2012 17:40:49 -0400
  Grease able suspension parts have boots that are designed to let the grease out. The VW joints are closed both on the shaft and...
• Re: Vernagon Sighting in Bend (Fryreday Fun)
  Historical mailing list - phil zimmerman
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:21:36 -0700
  ...Thursday, October 08, 2009 11:40 AM > It wasn't that hard, fellow with said stability boot walking away from > an > Ivory '84 Westy...
• Re: Splash Pans for a '56 & booty.
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 08:47:53 MST
  > The splash pan is one of the first things removed from the typical bus, but > it has a function and should be retained. If...
• Intro & Stats
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Sat, 22 Aug 1998 23:28:09 -0400
  ...into the roadside restaurants wearing three pairs of insulated pants, snow boots and all.) This is just a long way of saying please update...
• Re: Correct capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 00:16:22 -0800
  ...under'hood' environment, & are too big to fit under the rubber boot (the tantallum @ 22 mfd is about the size of a jelly belly...
• Re: Rear Cushion
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 10:17:46 -0800
  ...Dan Hall 86 Wolfie "Das Boot" ---------- From: pmunce[SMTP:pmunce@EARTHLINK.NET] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 1999 5:23 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Grade
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:09:46 -0400
  ...If you are certain that your air induction system is in top condition with NO leaks, especially through small cracks in the intake boot...
• FW: Output of your job "TCarrington"
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 00:38:18 -0500
  ...You now earn the distinction of the first person i have had to boot off the list since I took over admin duties about...
• Re: [vanagon] Any climbers out there?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 19:07:55 -0800
  ...5.10 zlippers > are brand new and the > Ice Climbing/Mountaineering Boots have been used > less than five times. > I'll have some VW...
• Re: I lost my temp sensor connector/wire
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 11:27:51 -0500
  ...the block, under the pushrod shield? That's just a single-spade connector with a rubber boot on it. Best, d. 1990 GL -- "Mudskipper"
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:34:41 +0000
  ...Hence the needle, which > penetrates the boot and lubes the joint. I have replaced CV hardware on the > road and got lucky the time...
• Trip Report: Portland et. al.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 11:49:46 -0400
  ...My stepsister Signie put us all up in style, setting us up with a decent camera, and new hiking boots for me! She works...
• My life (and other things
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Apr 1995 19:25:35 +0100
  ...Over the last fortnight I put on a CV boot, a new gear linkage and found that it will need another CV boot. The...
• Re: NO POLITICS ON THE LIST was: Crowded at the polls today
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:15:56 -0700
  ...They're quiet. >> You hardly > notice them there in booth with you. >> >> With names like > Smith, Jones, Brown, Gonzales, Nakamoto, Chan, Begay, >> and others...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 10:35:14 -0700
  ...spary wd-40 under the edge of the rubber boot .helps it come off nicely. 2. when assebling the unit back onto the van...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 14:59:33 -0700
  ...yes.....hear you on the ski boot affect, regarding angle flex. I know exactly what you are talking about. and one can not drive...
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Jun 2018 20:53:13 -0400
  ...If you can inject some CV joint grease in there and work it into the joint by pressing on the boot you may get...
• Re: type of connector?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 May 2012 08:42:16 -0400
  ...I can't tell which of the listed rubber boots is intended for this, although I could narrow it down to a few likely...
• Re: Other groups - a better one? - gasp!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 19:32:02 -0800
  ...At least they used to.... (Now the boots that are supposed to cover all that stuff, that's NLA! Bicycle inner tube pieces and...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:35:31 -0700
  ...Yes, I'm using the 2.1 throttle body and S boot. Like I said, I used the > 2.1 intake all the way...
• CV lube helper
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 17:24:21 -0700
  ...I have 4 CV joints to clean and repack with new boots to install and this would be nice to use. Anyone got one...
• Re: Home Made Bull Bars--Good Idea
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 23:21:07 EDT
  ...an EXCELLENT solution to the problem and pretty damn clever to boot. Cheap, effective and right to the heart of the matter. I recently...
• Re: Vanagon sound system question (sorry no discussion of freedom of speech)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 21:52:04 -0500
  ...The passive crossover is mounted in a bad spot and gets booted every now and then. The mid bass driver is fine where it...
• Re: Let me introduce myself- finally!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 09:51:29 -0400
  ...will find the vanagon to be very reliable and fun to boot. to see steve's work , you can see it here (copy and...
• Re: short trip report - Van. Island
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:08:05 +0000
  ...And don't think those small trees and brushes won't tear your front CV's boot. I've had to replace 1 a...
• CV Joint Bolts in Portland OR
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:47:04 -0700
  ...rubber boots, bushings, etc., also in Portland? Anyone have a hydraulic clutch/brake vacuum bleeder they're selling, or can loan for a day...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:59:24 -0500
  ...First of all they do not know about > taht I had replaced the boots. You don't seem to understand > that they simply said...
• Re: [WetWesties] Report on New Springs
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:42:18 -0700
  ...But the boots were long gone on the upper ball joints and one was very rusty. I assume that is where the squeak was...
• CV Joint Wear
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:54:00 -0400
  ...75,000 miles and 12 years without any service at all! All of the boots were good and there was plenty of grease inside...
• Re: Manual Trans complete axle?
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:49:36 -0400
  ...Manual Trans complete axle? > > Hi folks, > > I just found a ripped boot on my 84 manual trans. I=E2=80=99d = > much rather change...
• Re: What Do I Put In The Sugject Line?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 6 May 2011 19:56:12 -0400
  ...I had a new throttle body gasket, new manifold boots, new intake manifold gaskets, and sections of new vacuum lines. I tore it all...