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• Re: VW Quantum Question/ No Van Content
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 21:42:24 -0600
  ...All the hoses and boots seem to be tight. You don't need a vacuum diagram, you need a new hose. What's happened...
• Re: Power locks - 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 22:31:07 -0400
  ...Check that all wires through the door jamb boot have continuity, i.e. no broken wires 2: Check that both front door lock motors...
• Re: 89' GL 1st gear problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 16:52:01 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, I took a look at the transmission > and can > see leaking tranny fluid coming from near the CV boots. It has a had...
• Re: Syncro Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 5 May 2000 21:50:59 -0700
  ...at the ball joints, I found that both lowers had cracked boots and a bit of play. I went ahead and replaced all four...
• Is It Cool To Be Cooler?
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 12:12:11 -0400
  ...Dave Gunning Lovell, ME 04051 Kubota 4wd Limmer Boots
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 11:26:50 -0500
  ...The light shells, the weather >boots, >> >park light holders, 55/60W Hella UV Free H4 bulbs, 5W park light, H4 >> >connector and installation instructions...
• Re: Shot steering rack update & possible warning...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 21:47:59 +1200
  ...The two underneath looked to be in proper >condition, but when I pulled back the boot at the base of the steering >column, I...
• Re: interchangeable parts?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 16:59:51 -0500
  ...Lots of Lug Nuts, Lots of tie rod ends, CV joints and boots etc. I'm not very knowlegable about the "parts also fit...
• Speaking of CV Joints ...
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Fri, 16 May 2003 11:03:27 -0400
  ...I parked the van for two days, visually inspected the undercarriage but could not find anything amiss, no torn boots, hoses, etc. I ventured...
• Re: Friday - Recall
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 04:57:07 -0500
  ...agency that >the quarters will not work in parking meters, toll booths, vending >machines, pay phones and other coin operated devices. > >We believe the...
• Re: 87 GL Steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 13:09:28 -0600
  ...Be sure and get new rubber boots as well. You will need a pickle fork to spread the clamp on the end of the...
• Re: Best chance of passing emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 07:56:09 -0500
  ...If I hadn't come running out of the observation booth yelling and waving my arms, they probably would have run over their big...
• Re: Spring trip
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:25:15 -0700
  ...then-new Nissan pickup with homebuilt wooden cap and worked a booth at the show.� If the county is still there I'd be...
• Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 10:34:54 -0500
  ...12point) > > Anyways, I took apart the offending axle and found perfect boots, perfect > grease and good looking metal every where! Actually these axle was...
• FIXED: Re: moisture/hesitation update
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 31 May 2008 18:57:31 -0400
  ...possibly I damaged the white boot while removing that pipe during the head job? I'm also getting an extra 1-2 mpg over...
• Re: Is this westie layout original?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:47:18 -0800
  ...No boot locker door, though. Must be accessed from top by lifting seat cushion. What do you suppose in in that space? Water tank...
• Re: BZ Shelf Arrived
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:46:43 -0700
  ...lab in junior high, we were all sitting in our little booths with our headphones on. Voice of Mrs Ortho, our surprisingly hot French...
• Re: Buses by the Bridge
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:10:34 -0800
  ...I don't set the world on fire - As long as I make gas and vendor booth expenses, I'm happy, since I do...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:27:43 -0700
  ...I've got a rebuild kit on >>> the >>> way for the caliper (beat up dust boot) but two things; >>> >>> 1. How do I get...
• Re: My Vanagon's Inspection Report
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:31:31 PDT
  ...Right inner & outer CV boot torn; Recommend disassemble, > clean, & inspect all CV joints & replace all 4 CV boots. >11. Auxiliary air valve (I don...
• Re: Wasserboxer reliability
  Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 20:58:26 EST
  ...Since I've had it I have replaced the CV boots (not the joints, just the boots), the radiator, a couple of coolant hoses...
• Re: Vacuum leak sources
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 16 May 2000 21:35:25 -0400
  ...Runners: > Intake gasket- head to air runner > Small injector seals > Rubber boots around runners and center plenum > Leaks where the tube is pressed into...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 20:26:16 -0600
  ...Dramatic improvement in night visibility! Bosch H4's are terrific, and the package is really a whole kit, boots and all - very high quality...
• Non-garbage manual steering racks?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:44:14 -0700
  ...gave it the benefit of the doubt because of a torn boot. Sheesh. I think I got rid of my original ZF rack, but...
• Re: Spark Plug Wire Shock
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 17 May 2020 16:56:25 -0700
  ...If you in fact had the plug boot firmly in hand, well insulated, you should not get a shock. Done it many times, taught...
• Harpies II
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 16:33:07 -0400
  ...You know the type- boot-leg turns, crashing through blocking cars... One thing he told me I never forgot and started doing from that...
• Re: Ball Joint removal.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:47:40 -0800
  ...will generally come loose without hurting either the joint of the boot. Keep the nut on so it wont go flyin away. Hope this...
• Buy this = buying trouble?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Nizyborski
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 12:53:59 PDT
  ...reinforced - rear brakes getting low - slight leakage in rear c/v boots (replaced a couple yrs ago) - should replace both belts - oil deposits on...
• Re: FS: 1985 GL, 94k, $1500 obo in WV
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Tue, 23 Sep 1997 19:42:04 -0400
  Volks, As John said, I have seen and driven this beast, and were I not over my limit, and broke to boot, I would...
• Re: DISTRIBUTOR, INSTALLING
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 12:33:49 -0600
  Scott Hall wrote: > > Howdy Volks, > I finally got the new distributor in for "Das Boot." She is a 1986 Westy with > Digifant injection. I...
• A Fantastic Find at Canadian Tire!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 22:48:40 -0600
  ...Two lamp reflectors/enclosures (178 mm), 2 H4 bulbs, 2 high quality boots. Instructions. The price: 89.00 CDN! Aprox $55.00 US! My...
• Parts request and a recommendation against Fast Forward
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 08:46:28 -0800
  ...Rubber boots to seal the H4 connection to the rectangular headlamps. The last I heard from him was Dec 23rd. The above items were...
• Re: balljoint leaking grease
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 16:13:40 -0800
  ...As long as there is some semblance of boot left to hold the grease there and you clean it out with fresh grease every...
• Re: Volkscafe
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 13:58:35 -0500
  ...tracking number on Monday morning, and thanked for the order to boot----- There must be something wrong here ---good business practices? Thanks for the...
• Re: ..gutless and unreliable....
  Historical mailing list - Hieu Q
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 12:07:52 -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: Center Console....Want One?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 23:45:31 +1300
  ...Mostly likely a shift suround with a Golf/Jetta/Scirocco boot. > >I'd also like to know what finsih would be most desireable excluding...
• Was: Won't Idle When Hot
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 11:10:00 -0600
  ...This I could see when I pried back the rubber boot around the wires. (I followed the Bentley ignoring the "warm when idle" and...
• Power Steering Pump Whine
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:05:03 -0700
  ...The steering works fine and there are no leaks in the system; except for slightly damp rack boot that has never manifested an actual...
• Re: Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:23:18 -0700
  ...hose from "S" boot allows metered air to pass to the aux air regulator which then allows this air to pass into the air...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 21 May 2010 06:59:20 -0700
  ...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: Bargain Basement Blowout! Everything MUST GO!
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 16:45:38 -0700
  ...The smaller one with all the > rubber dampers on it. > -Intake boot. Used, excellent condition > -Intake boot. New. > > <<<<end part list>>>> > > Modus operandum is...
• found some hidden vacuum leaks
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 9 Jan 2006 09:00:31 -0800
  ...The Rubber boot between the AFM and throttle assembly can leak in 2 areas. First , at the 45 degree bend on the bottom where...
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 20:01:26 -0400
  ...I have a small rip in the boot I’m > about > > to tackle there is still plenty of grease in there. I have all...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving - RESOLVED for now
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Apr 2018 21:07:33 -0400
  ...Normal operation is a couple seconds or so when the ECU boots, and then during cranking and any time the ECU is getting timing...
• any interest in diesel style vanagon walkthru floor vent? ducts heat to back!..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:59:42 EST
  ...anyway it includes the floor duct (black) heater diffused dash piece, shift boot and bezel (theyre different) and vent cover where it exits into...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:52:00 -0700
  ...I just found the missing fluid in the >> passenger side boot of the power steering rack. Can someone tell me if >> this >> is repairable...
• Re: Greasy Mess
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 May 1995 17:38:47 +0600
  ...I did was collect the parts and tools: > 9.09ea CV boot kits: 12pt star bolts,grease,circlips (qt 4) One question: Where did...
• 87 vacuum lines
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 08 Nov 1996 12:35:17 -0800
  ...Air intake boot already replaced (BAD vacuum leak there). Where else could it spring a leak? Thanks for everything!! Tonya
• FS: 85 GL N. Cal.
  Historical mailing list - Rob Steele
  Sat, 17 May 1997 06:19:27 +0000
  ...I also did a recent dis-assembly of the CV's with new grease and some new boots. Also replaced front pads, changed brake...
• FS 85 Vanagon N. California
  Historical mailing list - Rob Steele
  Mon, 2 Jun 1997 10:24:30 +0000
  ...I also did a recent dis-assembly of the CV's with new grease and some new boots. Also replaced front pads, changed brake...
• Re: volkswagen vanagon 88
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 06:42:54 -0800
  ...The wiring between that door and the body (through that little boot near the bottom of the door) corrodes/wears/tears the fastest since...
• Re: Fuel Line Question
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 17:10:15 -0400
  I'm puting my 84 back together after replacing the clutch, CV boots, and flushing and refilong the tranny. Just about ready to turn...
• Re: throttle to intake body tightness
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 09:21:40 -0700
  ...My performance is >drastically improved since I replaces my injector seals, intake manifold >boots, intake manifold gaskets and the throttle body gasket..
• Re: Diesel: Crank cover gasket
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 21:41:30 -0400
  ...BTW, if the shifter boot frame is still available, I'm interested (mine is cracked). How much do you want for it? Maynard Southard...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 01:10:35 -0500
  ...what he said, Dan Hall '86 Westy Weekender "Das Boot" ----- Original Message ----- From: Fredrich Hesterberg To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Friday, July 25...
• Re: tie rod end removal Q
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 11:07:57 EST
  ...keep from damaging the tie rod end and tie rod end boot for this repair? >> A pickle fork is one of the most misused...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 16:43:05 -0600
  ...By shifter boot is loose which >> makes it >> easy to lube from inside.
• Re: HELP! Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 18:16:04 -0500
  ...1) Has either end of the black rubber elbow boot between throttle and air flow meter come loose? 2) Are the two big hoses...
• Re: bus sighting...poor treatment in the movies?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:18:34 -0400
  ...I've been working on screenplays for years and struggling to bootstrap a production budget...maybe there's enough support in the vintage VW...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:38:16 -0800
  ...Another option was bootless pliable bushings from VC but I wanted to > have boots. I did not use any lubrication on the Teflon bushings...