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• Re: Rubber elbow connecting filler neck and gas tank on 77
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jul 1996 01:25:40 -0400
  Glen Buhlman writes: >We tried BusBoys today and they had the rubber boot at the top of the filler >neck (that part going to...
• Why PROPEX?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Thu, 24 Oct 1996 13:05:10 -0400
  ...wanted a permanent, fully vented furnace- and a CO detector to boot! I'm going to call Propex tomorrow. Fence sitters, let me know...
• Value of 83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list - bill
  Sat, 29 Nov 1997 17:06:03 -0800
  ...Brown and beige. -New Michelin MX reinforced tires, new chrome hubcaps. -New hatch struts, CV boots, muffler, tuneup, coolant flush. -Does not consume or...
• CV Joint Bolts - Why are they 12 point? ARRGH!
  Historical mailing list - JCLC Thomasson
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 23:34:07 -0600
  ...after dealer service just before I bought the van (All new boots! But they didn't tell me it would take hours to remove...
• Another Bus parts deal, Brake rotors and pads
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 22:17:59 -0400
  ...I still have some CV joints left $35 each w/boot. If anyone is intestested just let me know what you need and send...
• Re: heat (will this thread continue til next april?)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 08:57:04 -0400
  ...The pedal spacing is large enough for winter boots; the windshield defroster blasts on both front and back windows; the front wheel drive (they...
• E-bay Scam Trend (Caveat emptor)
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 00:33:55 -0700
  ...they win the then go the next highest bidder to sell at an inflated price (off-line to boot) Jere 90 GL 88 GL
• CENTral locking tip...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:50:59 +0000
  ...Also, if you have to pull the harness out of the door, silicone spray is a great aid in getting the boot at the...
• Re: Who wants a Tornado Red Carat!?!? CHEEP!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:32:01 -0500
  ...As a matter of fact, my >T3 just rolled out of the paint booth the other day: > >http://tinyurl.com/3ay4qr > >See... I hate...
• Re: Vanagon CV Joint Fasteners
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:36:31 -0600
  ...joints on my �86 > (2.1 standard) Westy. > > I have new boots and the proper type and quantity of grease, however, the > PO/previous...
• Re: Normal voltage of a battery at rest?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:26:37 -0400
  ...It's the kind from RS that has crocodile clips, with a boot over the clip that can extend beyond the end of the...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
  ...Move slave shaft/boot off clutch lever ball. If your slave is >>> totally shot, you can usually just push the slave cylinder shaft/boot...
• Porsche trans adaptor info found
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 May 2000 10:31:14 +1200
  ...Chris Weddle <info@2weddle.com> tells me that he offers a kit, which from his e-mail I believe includes axles, 930 CVs, boots...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:31:51 -0600
  ...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: Web Site
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 23 Aug 2014 08:27:40 -0700
  ...their own from turnbuckles and angle metal. � Seems like sewing the boot to seal the unit against the window would be the toughest part...
• Re: Friday Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:02:21 -0700
  ...Hmm, how do I > transplant most of my Westy into the bed of that monster? 4wd to boot and > plenty of clearance. Oh well...
• Re: Hitting a Milestone - sort of
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:49:32 -0700
  ...While in there I realized the plug > that we had placed on one of the hose holes on the air filter boot was > missing...
• Re: Interesting Vanagon Paint Schemes
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:58:12 -0500
  ...progressing nicely; Looks like it will > be heading into the paint booth in the next week or so. While it tend > to be a...
• ALERT! - - e-mail virus
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Wed, 26 Mar 97 10:11:08
  ...While you are reading the message, a "trojan horse" virus will be infecting your hard drive's boot sector. Also, once the message is...
• 87 Westy Tranny and Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Wade Ebert
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 20:28:56 -0500
  ...Remembered cv boots and rebuilt axles while I was there. Working through some other details, installed a disc player, but still couldn't get...
• Re: creaky steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:53:03 -0800
  ...the tape wrapped around it, which then rubbed on the little boot at the floor where it goes under the car. Couldn't find...
• Re: Vanagon.com is Hacked!!!
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 17:34:14 -0500
  ...Anyone clear the site and boot up a back up copy? Tom? Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16 New Phone...
• Re: need 1.9l digijet FI website/info
  Historical mailing list - John Philcox
  Tue, 29 May 2001 13:07:04 -0400
  ...s like it's permanently on 'full throttle enrichment' > so it boots right along, smoothly once you get some decent RPM's > up and...
• Re: Diagnosing those strange sounds
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 21:18:02 -0600
  ...I did find one minor tear in one boot .......... but I say minor. I'll just build another set of spare CVs and axles...
• Re: Greenish Puddle Under My Van
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 3 Jan 2004 15:45:39 -0800
  My clutch slave cylinder failed last summer and I found the boot was full of fluid, but not leaking. If it's oily around...
• tie rod removal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 6 Jun 2004 12:57:48 -0500
  ...This morning I pulled the boot back and verified that the joint where the tie rod connects to the rack is very worn. My...
• Re: vacuum leak
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 11:14:43 -0700
  ...Somewhere, maybe here, saw an image of a beer bottle plugging up the intake boot inlet. Maybe not the best material but it worked...
• Re: crybabies peeling monkeys having sex in a banana vanagon ----
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 13:09:43 +0000
  ...gives a whole new meaning to get your booties shaking... oh yeah and some good mother smuckers blueberry jam lube, will help excite your...
• FS: vanagon westy middle seats...and front capt chairs too
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:39:35 EST
  ...when you mount them facing rear it makes your sleeping area longer and also makes booth style seating for the rear table. price varies...
• Re: two questions: brake pads, ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 20:33:49 -0500
  ...Thoughts? Also, I noticed that the right upper ball joint boot is torn. The left upper looks OK visually, but would it make sense...
• Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 22:13:25 -1000
  ...1 Fuzzy hat with ear flaps. > 1 Pair Hiking Boots. > 1 Pair Walking Boots. > 2 Pair Dr, Sholes shoe liners. > 1 Case Jack Daniels...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:35:08 -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...
• Re: Injected grease into CV boot and it works
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 22 Sep 2016 14:42:43 +0000
  ...Inserted that line through the boot with the help of a >>> screwdriver. I filled the syringe twice (one whole tube of CV grease) >>> and...
• Re: Turn Signal Bulb Replacement/Rust - 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:07:58 -0800
  ...just push the rubber boot back. spray it with WD-40 to break the seal and make the rubber easy to slide. sometimes the...
• Re: Local dealer's tiki makeover
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:05:04 -0500
  ...its annual inspection (failed, by the way, for torn steering rack > boot) that the place was totally redone in a tiki theme. Best thing...
• Re: Friday: so you need a place to do some work on your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:37:22 -0700
  ...of these >> structures would get you through 9 sets of CV boots and 7 heater valves. >> >> Jim >> >> >> On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 4...
• RE: And Now, the Rest of the Story
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  6 Jun 1995 09:04:32 -0800
  ...Now I was _really_ pissed! It was all I could do to restrain myself from downing the machine, booting with the install tape and...
• Re: Help with 81 Westy please
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jan 95 14:09:51 EST
  ...managed to pick up a few items for the Westy to boot. DC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario K1S...
• Voltage Regulator Test 80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Rankin
  Thu, 14 Dec 95 17:21:54 -0500
  ...Inner and Outer CV Boots on the Right Side 4. Concerns about Emissions Testing and Exhaust system $$$ (before Mar 96) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ================================================== David B. Rankin, NOVELL...
• Re: Ultimate Vanagon Bra
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Nov 96 21:01:56 CST
  On Thu, 14 Nov 1996 19:00:55 -0600 Sue Booth said: >these roads so I am now looking for the ultimate front end...
• Re: [vanagon] Pics of my Van and the Engine
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 19:46:53 -0500
  ...You will end up with more power > and a longer lasting engine to boot! Ad for van is in last archive. > >
• Friday: Kind Expressions for dumb people
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Fri, 19 May 2000 11:35:45 -0600
  ...Couldn t pour water out of a boot with instructions on the heel. He fell out of the stupid tree and hit every branch...
• E-code lights/SA grille
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 18:09:12 PDT
  ...writes: ><< Almost new E-Code rectangular headlights (H4s with city lights, boots > and connectors). Were in van for about six months - no scratches or...
• Re: vanagon will not start when it rains
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 15:06:24 -0800
  ...It helps to seal the plug to boot surfaces- keeps spark in, keeps moisture out. It can be found at Kragen etc. Vaseline work...
• Re: Vanagon woes.
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 09:18:50 -0500
  ...put it back together again! A cross between Junkyard Wars and Boot Camp. There would be joy, laughter, and tears... We'd have to...
• Re: Trip Odometer Myth
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 14:37:17 -0700
  ...I've got too much to do already while moving; steering; braking; shifting; sipping my latt�; holding my cellphone; taking notes for later; booting...
• Re: Center Console....Want One?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 09:38:25 +0100
  ...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: hard bump=short skip
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 15:15:29 -0600
  Possible hose connection to the afm or the afm boot or one of the larger tubes in the same area is popping open. With...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:03:48 -0700
  ...for 20-30 minutes before > it will! > > Tom B.-parka/glove/boot wearing winter bus driving fool? > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender...
• Winterizing with marvel mystery oil
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 12:25:30 -0400
  ...This year I asked my wife to turn the engine off after I had poured some MMO down the big rubber intake boot so...
• Re: CV Joint Vibration
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:29:32 -0700
  ...On 3/19/07, Blake Heinlein <blakeheinlein@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I installed a new half-shaft (2 CV joints, 2 boots, and...
• Re: Tires/upper balljoint/steering rack work. Report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:08:28 -0800
  ...I also found >> that turning the boot while holding the rubber in place helped to slip ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an...
• Re: Shift but no go - Update - CV bolts go wheeeeeeeeee!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 09:05:41 -0700
  ...http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-and-drivetrain/drivetrain-parts/cv-joints,-boots,-etc/cv-bolt-and-washer-kit-(rear).html. You need four sets...
• Re: Source for reliable axle assemblies
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:52:08 -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: blatant plea for sympathy (LVC!) hair attack-
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:30:30 -0500
  ...Years ago I was booted from type2, had no idea why. :::I :::emailed a list admin to ask what was going on, he replied...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:05:01 -0800
  ...the CV joint boots are to likely to be damaged by your minor fire. I findshot CV joint boots on vanagons all the time...
• what do you pack?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Innes
  Fri, 25 May 2001 07:14:51 -0300
  ...Right lift up hatch... Dry and canned stuffs 7) Mirrored closet... Boots, etc, raingear, grass mats, clothes 8) Rear closet... Bottom: extra oil filters...
• Re: Hitch anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:22:51 -0400
  ...MARSH wrote: >> Greetings, >> >> Almost ready for the first visit to the booth for primer spray #1. >> >> Looking for a 2" hitch so I can...
• Re: Other groups - a better one? - gasp!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 20:00:42 -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: [NVC] Do you like camping in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:04:46 -0700
  ...and entering through the passenger door & leaving > the wet/muddy shoes/boots on the rubber mat keeps the mess contained and is > easy to...