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• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 12:46:13 -0700
  ...They seam it be of good quality, came with everything, grease new socket head cap screws, boots and all. Now I have run into...
• Re: CV joints..What to look at, how to tell...
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:35:26 -0600
  ...ahead and use same to inject a little grease into shifter boots, depending on year, of course. Miguel I have not failed. I've...
• Re: Searched archives. Missing CV bolt question
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:30:59 -0300
  ...Some boot kits comes with everything but the 12 plates with two holes in them. I believe the lock washers are only designed for...
• Re: CV joints - PS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:02:55 -0800
  ...I do not use the grease that comes in the boot kits. It tends to dry up and turn to tar. When I did...
• Re: CV Joint bolts, washers, gasket
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 31 May 2025 15:44:38 -0400
  Hi Rick, I’ve had to do this job way too many times, usually due to failing CV boots. But I would recommend you...
• Rough idle, then stalling and now the solution
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 21:48:24 -0700
  ...When I pulled on the boot, the coil wire almost fell apart in my fingers!! Source of problem found. But that's not the...
• Re: Middle seat for westy? Is there room?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:09:59 -0500
  ...Android) sure you can install the middle seat facing backwards for "booth style seating" with the rear table between them.. but you will need...
• Re: Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 07:26:47 -0400
  ...2 Tie wraps to the boot flanges, get two bolts started and then cut-remove the tie wraps. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Warnout Syncro CV joint WTB !!!!!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 12:26:04 -0400
  ...these but if you've checked prices of outer > joints and boots along with the labor to do the job you know this is...
• Re: Oil leaks!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 08:15:49 EDT
  ...tower looking thing on top of the motor) to the intake boot. Many times these get pinched and oil starts coming out around all...
• Re: Vanagon.com is Hacked!!!
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 00:06:44 +0000
  ...Anyone clear the site and boot up a back up >copy? Tom? As someone already pointed out, that's what happens when you use...
• Re: 50 cents to fix the AFM
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 12:51:10 -0700
  ...connector and then >taped it down and covered it with the boot for the AFM. >This seems to be the best way to do...
• Re: CV joint questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 11:45:45 -0500
  ...If you've got split CV boots chances are you're getting excessive wear from dirt and moisture. Disassemble only one CV at a...
• Re: Center Console....Want One?
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 08:55:19 -0800
  ...Mostly likely a shift suround with a Golf/Jetta/Scirocco > boot. > > I'd also like to know what finsih would be most desireable excluding...
• Re: Spongy Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 18:16:42 EDT
  ...Remove the rear drums & fold back the rubber boots on the wheel cylinders, both sides of the cyl. ,do both rear wheels.,if any...
• Re: SVX Conversion List?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 6 May 2006 12:36:48 -0400
  ...I'd probably be booted > within the first week by asking about porsche transaxles anyways. :D > > j/k j/k > > but seriously... is there...
• Re: Looking for the root cause of power steering fluid loss
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:59:10 -0700
  ...see no fluid on the ground, >it's likely filling the boots on the power steering rack. They can hold >quite a bit without...
• Re: 87 Syncro axle help needed
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 19:13:52 -0600
  ...At the same time I > decided > since I have it out I should take the axles out and re-boot them. > The > issue is...
• Re: ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 20 Apr 2016 23:02:18 -0400
  ... These PCs are dual-boot with Ubuntu 15.10 as we > Linux-based software for most our work.  If you Google "run...
• Re: 85 gl manual...shift lever BROKE!!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 1 Oct 2014 01:52:08 -0400
  ...Install the boot and knob. The size of this bit is a nice tight fit for the inner diameter of the shifter and joined...
• Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:39:25 -0700
  ...they have a promo code to save 20 % to boot. now, I know what you Bosch purists are thinking and I'm with you...
• Drivetrain Diagnosis Ideas Requested
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:57:38 -0700
  ...all four are rock solid when shaken.� None of the CV boots look bad or have too much movement either, but I wouldn't...
• Re: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 May 2011 14:10:40 -0400
  ...Found the fossilized remains of what appears to be an ancient Pre-Columbian rubber boot on the switch. After than crumbled off, the the...
• FS 85 Vanagon GL N. California
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steele
  Mon, 05 May 1997 23:19:53 -0700
  ...I also did a recent dis-assembly of the CV's with new grease and some new boots. Also replaced front pads, changed brake...
• Cold idle speed
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 19:57:20 -0500
  ...my mechanic to do some simple things such as replacing the boots on the tie rods and replacing a hose that had been rubbed...
• installing new clutch slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Horsman
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 20:20:57 -0800
  ...Actually, the only part that was oily was the rubber boot, but a mechanic told me I needed to replace the whole cylinder. I...
• FS: 84 Wolfy New Motor etc $3500
  Historical mailing list - steven elliott
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 20:12:23 -0700
  ...Also new within the last 5k are the starter, alternator PS pump, water pump, rack & CV boots, water & fuel hoses, battery and loads of...
• RoadHaus
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 15:11:31 -0700
  ...pretty stock AVP rebuild in it, and an auto tranny to boot, while he has a water cooled synchro stick. Anyway, I found it...
• Off Topic -- Need Vanagon Computer Guru's Help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 14:49:18 -0600
  ...When the computer boots the Scanner software pops up a window that says "Finding Scanner" runs a few minutes, then changes and says Scanner...
• Re: 500W portable computer?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 20:14:53 -0600
  ...100v > those leetle batteries wouldn't last through the throes of booting > W98 out > the door and into the trash bin. > > Maybe 10W or...
• Re: e-b*y bidding. who`ll make it $1 ???
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 22 Nov 2003 11:04:45 -0800
  ...appreciated the heads up, > & got a great deal on it to boot. > question; > Did someone loose out on the bidding here? :) > > Hey Folks -- I...
• Re: Transmission leaking from drive shafts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 6 Nov 2005 10:02:23 -0700
  ...You'll need new CV grease, and it's a great time to install new boots if required. You'll also need to fill...
• Tightening the Throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:48:57 -0700
  I have developed a leak in the gasket/boot/rubber bit that goes between the throttle body (TB) and the air distribution manifold on...
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 20:12:22 -0700
  ...I also end up with a pair of OEM axles that are still in good working order with a pair of new boots on...
• Re: VW of America
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:01:08 +0000
  <At the auto show in DC a couple of years ago I stopped by the Kia booth, and was surprised at the quality of...
• Re: Buzzing stick shift and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 09:48:04 -0800
  ...If you use a needle attachment on the grease gun, just pull the boots and shields back and inject a fair amount of lube...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:34:21 -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: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 09:13:48 -0800
  ...7" rounds, two OSRAM 60/55W HI/LO and two >> >weather boots, all for $89.99 CDN - code HCK7 >> >Fits beautifully into your original...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Fri, 21 May 2010 16:41:22 -0500
  ...By now my Westy, > while looking new outside has every boot everywhere rotted, falling apart, > including the shifter ball boot. Both rear door grommets...
• Re: rich running condition-still searching for problem
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:01:32 -0400
  David, Did you check for leaks in the AFM rubber boot? Cracks in the boot are a little hard to find . . . Mine was actually...
• Re: simple stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:46:04 -0600
  ...You inject the grease through the rubber boot. If the boots are torn or cracked, make note of that too and replace them as...
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:09:53 -0500
  ...in there and work it into the joint > by pressing on the boot you may get some more time out of it. > > Yrs, > d >
• Re: Five years on homemade tyvek Westy cover--here's how it had done
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:16:35 +0000
  ...Maybe the answer is wheel booties like on RVs. Jim On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 3:01 PM Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 14:02:23 -0700
  ...88 with the idle stabilization system disconnected and holes at intake boot and plenum plugged. Bus runs fine but needs to be warmed up...
• Re: Cleaning CV
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:58:41 -0600
  ...3/16") on it for easy "tune ups", inserted under the boot axle end. I've needed that 3-4 times while out on...
• Re: Why you stick your head in your engine now and again...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 May 2010 09:50:19 -0400
  ...I can't push through the >wall of the hose but I bet 50% of it's gone right there (the boot is all...
• Re: CV Repair
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 16:22:47 -0400
  ...ve got a complete axle (axle, both CV's and (untorn) boots) from a '77 that I'm selling for $65 plus shipping. Alls...
• Re: 85 Westy Utility Covers and spring
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 18:28:48 -0500
  ...We could have them anodized in three or four colors to boot. > Having them made out of high tensile strength aluminum > might be the...
• Re: Syncro TDI double cabs!? I want one!
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 10:00:34 -0700
  ...V, Id buy a double cab synchro and a mechanic to boot. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes...
• Re: '86 Vanagon alternator question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 21:33:13 -0700
  ...where the short might be? > >Dan Hall >'86 Westy Weekender >"Das Boot" Nah, that test won't work on a Westy because of the...
• Cleaning Moly grease from clothing
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 17:47:23 -0700
  ...short pants when pushing the grease I added in my CV boots toward the bearings. I thought I could avoid any grease on my...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 21 May 2010 10:14:26 -0400
  ...By now my Westy, > while looking new outside has every boot everywhere rotted, falling apart, > including the shifter ball boot. Both rear door grommets...
• Re: another edition of the dictionary ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 04 Jan 95 21:37:40 CST
  ...They have boots at the rear >which may look like a CV boot, but the stuff inside is different. well ... that comes from me...
• Re: Grease on axel
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 2 Oct 2023 14:20:27 -0600
  ...to trans) axel has grease on it.ย Maybe a bad boot.ย So am I making a problem for myself doing this trip...
• Re: Almost a Westie (Those Vixen MHs)
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 20:44:54 -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: '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 14:53:21 +0000
  ...Check the AFM meter boot for cracks/leaks. Check and/or replace plugs/wires/cap/rotor and verify that all have the same type...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 14:31:43 -0800
  Ok, The general consensus seems to be: (1 was how to inspect tranny mount) 2: Do all 4 CVS 3: Replace clutch and accel...
• Re: Your Response to my e-mail
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 06 Jul 1997 20:59:04 -0400
  ...Ron, > >Per Alex the fix was to lift the shift lever boot, loosen the 10 mm bolts securing the shift plate and move the...
• Re: Fun's over (Burk's)
  Historical mailing list - John Eavis
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 21:22:00 -0700
  ...This guy knew his Volkswagen (and Vanagons to boot), He turned me on to an article in European Car mag about the Eurospec engine...
• Re: Need some advice
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 10:51:15 EST
  ...still check the breather hose from the tower to the intake boot. Some times these collapse and cause the crankcase pressure to build and...