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• Re: was: That bad in wind? Friday wind story
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 21:21:39 -0800
  ...These were vendors booths set up at a star party in Eastern Washington. And at another star party in Oregon an EZ Up took...
• Re: '86 steering whines...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 23:19:57 -0300 (ADT)
  ...About a month later both end seals blew out in the rack and it pissed in its boots. Local friendly VW mechanic uses Castrol...
• 91 Auto Transmission Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Apr 1997 13:51:01 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I went to my local VWflaps to pick up some CV boot kits since they were due to be replaced soon anyway. While leaving...
• FS: 1974 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Chip Shaner
  Sun, 12 Jan 1997 22:48:02 -0600 (CST)
  ...Great tires. - New KYB gas adjust shocks (4) - 2 new CV boots, 1 replaced cv joint. (used, but good) - Stylin' black and white cow...
• Dealer ripoffs
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 20:14:37 -0500
  ...Replace PS belt, labor $35 (a 5 minute job) Power steering rack, parts and labor, $1029 (! WHAT?) One inner CV boot, p&l, $145...
• Re: radio codes help?!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 2000 22:58:30 EDT
  ...Cost was $131.00 Canadian to boot ! I tried for months every radio and electronics repair place I could find. NOTHING. ZILCH. Posted the...
• Re: Am I missing something? - Engine tin
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 15:33:49 -0400
  ...And I'm getting a fair amount of mud >splashing up in the area of the spark plug boots. This can't be good...
• Fwd: Re: And the Schmoo Award winner is........
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 02:27:13 -0400
  ...2.5", white jetta with a K40 cb antenna on the boot lid, and the >schmoo tag: honk, wave, try to keep up, or...
• Re: Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 25 May 2005 16:40:18 -0400
  ...a year.Hoses that failed very quickly,and name brand to boot If I put this on my van it would surely be burnt...
• Re: Speaking of transmissions adjustment...
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 10:07:41 +0000
  ...Kimmons wrote: > > > Speaking of transmissions adjustment... > > I just replaced all the bushings and boots on my 87GL shift linkage. > > I am confused as to...
• Re: Stick jumps to left ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 11 May 2014 14:50:46 -0700
  ...Lift the boot and you will see where the play is. Dennis, From my phone. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: thewestyman Sent: ‎5/‎10/‎2014 12:49 AM...
• Re: Question about car receivers (taking advantage of Friday)
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:26:04 -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: A pesky air leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:01:52 -0400
  ...I recently removed the intake runners and plenum to replace both the intake gaskets and the runner boots (also went with a new GW...
• will jumping the switch light up brake lights on 85?
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Tue, 14 Jul 2015 17:50:00 -0400
  ...slot after the unused space but on pulling back the rubber boot-looks like first time in 30 years- there is a red/black...
• Re: Toronto or bust--LVC
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 18 Feb 2015 01:19:09 -0600
  ...my going there) is welcome to stop by the > American Pavilion Booth 378, Toronto International Cenre, Hall 5 6900 > Airport Road. There is a...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 18:55:33 -0400
  ...Ohio antique mall was fairly boring until I hit a huge booth full of tools and the $5 find that is now living under...
• Re: spring/shock replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:27:35 -0500
  They may be referring to the rubber boot sustaining damage if pickle forked. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:56:18 -0700
  ...then I got out a small package of grease that came with a Lobro Boot Kit .. and it's 90 grams or 3.17...
• Why my engine blew up.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 09 Apr 1995 20:20:41 +0600
  ...was sold defective merchandise and I have all the proof to boot. Should I just send them a nasty-gram, of what? BTW- The...
• Buying a Vanagon (Kinda Long)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 11:26:46 -0300
  ...Many other spares too, like belts, CV boot covers, spare FI injector (maybe a CPU) yada yada... A copy of the 'suggested spares' from...
• Re: PCV Valve on Cal 80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 17:17:27 PDT
  ...engine, which is connected by a hose to the S-shaped boot before the throttle valve. It's a straight crankcase vent, no valve...
• Re: transmission filler bolt--where?
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:48:58 -0800
  ...The boot on the linkage was almost in my way when removed the plug. I used about four feet of 1/2" clear tubing...
• Re: WTB weekender front curtain "snaps"/ fasteners
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 10:40:26 EDT
  ...ever see those snap on boat covers? or those snap on pickup truck bed covers? or those snap on convertible top boots? or the...
• Re: shifting troubles
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 10:34:20 -0700
  ...ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. > > anyway any ideas? I lifted the shifting boot to find some particals > but I'm able to pull up on the shift rod...
• Re: Listees Near Omaha...
  Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 07:19:23 -0500
  ...Aircooled VW and the big bonus have a Digitial camera to boot. My email is eqntnghbrhd@cox.net, Let me know the details, Joe...
• Does anyone travel with a small cargo trailer?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 16:15:49 -0600
  ...around here when you're not sure if you need snow boots or sunscreen, it's nuts. Just kicking around the idea, so I...
• Re: tie rod removal...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:02:59 -0500
  > BUT ........if you're just doing it to replace a steering rack > boot...........just unscrew the tie rod from the outer tie rod end...
• Re: Vanagon List Moderator
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:09:03 -0500
  ...course now and then........... > and even occasionally give a weirdo the boot..............but it's never > overly dramatic or painful...... > distinct lack of drama...
• Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 20 May 2017 11:31:08 -0700
  ...Spray a little WD40 at black boot (cover) on green wire connecting to the wire from O2 sensor. Pull the boot back, look for...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 16:17:19 -0700
  ...I installed >> EMPI Boot kits on both my 84s afterwards and they have lasted 7 to 8 years >> now with no cracks or rips...
• Re: Spark Plug Wire Shock
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 17 May 2020 19:30:21 -0700
  ...Haven't actually done that on the Vanagon, but many times on vehicles with rubber boots, no metal shields. Sorry if I caused anyone...
• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:18:18 -0700
  ...The boot covers the exposed end of the clip - > to start I just lift the clip up and press it onto the alternator B...
• '86 idles climbs in park
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Mon, 3 Mar 1997 11:38:29 -0500
  ...ideas? Now all that is left is to replace the cv boots and rear brakes! The '86 sure drives better than my '83.5...
• Re: clutch cylinder - help
  Historical mailing list - Erik C Peterson
  Tue, 1 Apr 1997 16:58:40 -0800 (PST)
  The rubber boot on my slave cylinder popped about a month ago, shooting hydraulic fluid everywhere, and locking me out of gear. Also, the...
• Re: what is digest like - 2nd request
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jun 1997 14:33:13 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I will collect the >> I used to get the "other" bus list in digest, before I got booted off that OVERMODERATED list..... ( do you...
• Re: re- Oxygen Sensor Reset
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 15:49:41 -0600
  ...it has the two speedo cables screwed into it, and a three-wire multi-plug gizmo with a rubber boot over it.
• Re: Winnebago or Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 19:17:18 EDT
  In a message dated 08/02/2000 4:51:18 AM !!!First Boot!!!, cstann@home.com writes: << As I was told by a Eurovan...
• How hard is it to replace the thermostat??
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 19:15:26 -0700
  ...and cooling system and replaced the master cylinder, installed new CV boots, main shaft R&R etc, but I've never done the stat...
• Re: High elevation adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 21:44:38 -0700
  ...plugs = low speed failure; timing/rotor/etc = high speed failure Check the boot from the air flow box to see if the back side...
• '87 GL passenger van parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 15:16:32 -0600
  ...cover=$10, engine components like heads-rockers-intake-throttle body intake boot are up for grabs, interior items like dash switches-knobs-blower-fuse...
• Re: Vanagondalism
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:15:38 -0800
  ...If he opened the dump valve, he wouldn't have needed a siphon hose, but he could have used some rubber boots, especially if...
• Mr. Buddy heater clone review
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 08:58:47 -0800
  ...It�s about the size of a shoebox (hiking boot box, actually), takes a standard 1 lb. propane cylinder and works pretty well for...
• Re: VW FOX - Been driving one since Feb. but have not seen one other than mine. Why?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:19:35 -0400
  ...Tires almost new.Needed a CV boot. Went for a rebuilt axel- $79. A/C worked, but needed a can or r-12- had...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:36:56 -0400
  ...A new seal and boot will rarely fix it. > Honing and sand blasting or sleeving are often needed. Rebuilds are > readily > available. > > Dennis > > > >From...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - manual trans. - jerky ride ?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 10 May 2007 08:35:45 -0700
  I have seen many throwout bearing cross shafts (inside the bell housing) that are worn badly and are crooked to boot... An eneven shaft...
• Re: changing auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 07:16:06 -0600
  ...CVs seems to have a bust boot, so I'll probably replace the entire CV joint+boot. It seems this would best be done...
• Re: replacing transmission selector shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:29:20 -0700
  ...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: CV joint raceway opinion
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:45:05 -0700
  ...rear axles on my '87 Syncro to replace the inner CV > boot. Inspected the outer CV joint and found that it has one pit...
• Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:08:29 -0600
  ...We make the guide pin, I have the bushing for that and the boot. We also have the double ball shift levers new and...
• Re: rad fan with hose fittings?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:30:59 -0700
  ...above front transaxle, strapped to underside of van, is a > rubber booted 2 prong electrical connection, not connected to > anything. Any ideas? > > > thanks, > > Alistair
• Re: Gearshift lever broken, looking for replacement
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:14:06 -0600
  ...It has the plate that mounts to the floor >on it and the large bellows boot. Even has a new shifter knob on top...
• More on the eight Corvairs...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 96 18:30 CDT
  ...Says "there is grass grown up around them." (It's okay, this is the South, the drivelines will have survived fine if the boots...
• breather hose:-)|:-(
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 May 1996 07:27:24 -0500
  ...Tranny boot, lock-washers, air-filter, and breather hose. All correct parts. That's the good news. The bad news is that my $26...
• Re: wind noise
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 21:52:43 -0500
  ...So I roll up my toll booth >ticket and stick it between the window and window channel. And then the >ticket blows away when...
• Re: Paint job Prices
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 08:39:26 -0600
  ...have the paint chaulk out in 6 months? (2) The paint booth idea sounds good, however make sure that you don't use plastic...
• Weep No More For Me
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 09:14:53 -0400
  ...David Gunning Lovell, ME 04051 85 Wolfsburg Westy Kubota 4WD Limmer Boots
• Re: [vanagon] Tie rod end rubber covers
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 08:30:27 -0800
  ...When was work last done on the rack? How do the boots look on the rack. Try to bundle the jobs together if possible...
• Re: FS 85 GL 7 Pass. van
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 13:20:31 -0400
  ...new intake boots fairly new muffler, Y pipe ane tailpipe new plugs could use a tune up but I know anyone would do this...
• Re: LED Lights(for dash)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 06:46:17 EDT
  ...The Hi beam indicator is an incandescent bulb with a blue boot and you will need to order this from your friendly neighbourhood VW...
• Re: Rubber Matting
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:01:07 +1000
  ...251 863 405 ( rubber boot lining complete with retaining strip screws and washers.) Anyone have access to these parts and is willing to ship...