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• Re: Mats
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 20:41:56 -0400
  ...I get into the van with snow covered boots and the outside lip is perfect for keeping the melt contained. Ya just have to...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:35:47 -0400
  ...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: Part search request for assistance, 81 - 83 air coolled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:37:47 -0800
  It sounds like he's talking about the rubber boot between the metering unit and the intake plenum. I had to replace mine, and...
• Re: Sound conundrum - input requested
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:29:22 -0400
  ...I wonder if Jim’s trick to add grease tot he boots would temporarily quiet things and help find the answer. Jim uses a...
• Re: CV Joint Grease
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 13:46:48 -0500
  ...It came as part of the clamp/circlip/grease package from Transform when I bought four new CV joints, boots and transmission. The kit...
• Partners and CV joints
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 06:53:31 -0800 (PST)
  ...she tells me the problem and noises... "hmmm, well.", i say, "a flapping noise too? maybe the CV boot ripped real bad and is...
• V'gon Hand Brake Cable Q
  Historical mailing list
  20 Dec 96 05:45:28 PST
  ...Peering into the hole left when the handbrake and rubber boot through the floor are removed and the I see where the cable is...
• vent line heating element
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 09:56:55 -0500
  ...cylinder w/ hose at the back) to the main intake air boot, at least on my Digifant 87 2.1. This device has a...
• Re: rotating cvs and axles and lions and tigers and bears, Oh my!
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 15 May 2002 14:55:50 -0400
  ...The price should be reasonable, well below $700 each with at foreign warranty covering only the boot. Lol, Ben
• WTB: a few items...
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 18:11:21 -0500
  ...DIV>-87 syncro westy owners manual</DIV> <DIV>-manual gear shift boot, black</DIV> <DIV>-syncro speedo</DIV> <DIV>-dashboard diff lock housing assembly...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 16:13:48 -0400
  ...They seam it be of good quality, came with everything, > grease new socket head cap screws, boots and all. Now I have run into...
• Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 18:30:20 -0500
  ...too, but upon taking it on highway for short (1 km) boot, noise didn't go away. In fact I lost power for a...
• Re: Has anyone rebuilt their Power Steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:21:05 -0700
  ...Seal Kit, Vanagon 1980 to 1991 > $105.00 > > 251-498-831A Boot Set, Left & Right, Steering Rack to Tie Rods, Vanagon > 1980 to 1991...
• Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
  Historical mailing list - JeanneMaly
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 09:12:59 -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: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:12:04 -0700
  ...You need those boots in there to protect your > balls, boys! I don't care what kind of eternal material you put in > there...
• Re: [NVC] VW warranty scam
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:37:17 -0700
  ...When I called after reading page 7 one more time at home then > they > said if the CV boot is torn then the warranty...
• Re: Stopped in Moro... fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:01:14 -0700
  ...39 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Air flow meter boot fall off? > Fuel pump (relay) responding to starter but not distributor? > Vacuum...
• Das Bootfalia
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 22:18:12 +0000
  This is a little old, but it wouldn't post last week: > >Kevin, I've seen pix of a boat that was designed to...
• 80 vanagon gremlin exorcised-finally!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 23:11:56 -0800
  ...4) air flow intake boot had lots of small cracks that weren't appearent till it was warmed. 5) a failed cylindar head temp...
• FS: 1989 Silver Vanagon Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Nov 1996 01:41:22 -0600
  ...cylinder head (30 k mi) Windshield (95 k mi) CV-joint boots (95 k mi) Driver's window motor (95 k mi) Deck gas...
• Re: tranny flange seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 23:06:08 -0400
  ...it looks like it's coming out of the CV boot, but it's > gear oil. > > Anyone know how hard this is to fix...
• Ignition Switch & CV question
  Historical mailing list - Connal Hughes
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 13:51:38 EST
  ...The car was diagnosed as having torn boots and lose CV joints (ball joints? difference? I don't have the exact paperwork with me...
• Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 22:13:10 -0400
  ...and feed your brake wire with the defroster on the rubber boot into the hatch door. Pull the wire down from the lower side...
• Re: 3-prong Spark plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 01:28:26 -0500
  ...they have a like it or your money back guarantee to boot. I figured I can't lose. Cheers, Dave C. Williamsburg, VA zzzzzzzzz...
• Re: New Battery specs???
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 10:47:06 -0500
  ...I think they are on sale now to boot ! > >Cheers > >Frank Condelli Thanks to everyone who responded. It is indeed a Group 41 and...
• Re: 1983.5 with 108,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Beckham, Chip
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 15:39:52 -0500
  ...I have the kits from Bus Depot including grease, boots, and replacement fasteners. I've noticed, when I turn sharply right, I hear the...
• Re: Loose coil wire
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 12:11:30 -0600
  ...Easiest way to tell on just sight is the quality of the rubber/plastic boots that cover the spark plug holes. Cheap floppy plastic...
• Cat-agin Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 19:14:20 -0600
  ...I'm considering my delivery wardrobe, Lets see Motorcycle helmet with windscreen, heavy hunting jacket, knee high boots. For some strange reason I'm...
• Re: bears burgling for food? Rainier Oly
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:10:16 -0600
  TheStar.com - Beer-guzzling bear is brand-loyal to boot <http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Arti cle_Type1&c...
• Re: Lower Mainland (B.C.) Bait Cars
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 13:49:06 -0500
  ...But they're not stolen for joy riding. (Go figure) Instead, the thieves use the minivan to haul away the booty from a subsequent...
• Re: Gas tank out. How to remove debris from tank? (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:10:00 -0800
  ...And I managed to set up a spray booth of sorts. Something that at least creates an in/out air flow. Sure helped when...
• Re: pacific northwest mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Pancho de la Luna
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 18:53:18 -0700
  ...there is a HORRIBLE popping sound to boot. immediately I pull over to the side of the road to let the engine idle (didn...
• FW: results of tests for Das Boot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 21:59:34 -0600
  ...results of tests for Das Boot Bill, Fuel tank is about 3 quarters full. Fuel pump relay and fuel pump actuate when ignition switch...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 08:29:48 -0600
  ...Things like brake pads, shoes, CV boots, tires, a better radio and some interior upgrades from other vans is about all I did. In...
• Extra seats for children
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Mon, 28 Apr 1997 23:06:59 +0100
  ...It goes in the boot (trunk for our American brethren) facing backwards, uses 3 lap belts and would be suitable for children from 2...
• Sputter, Sputter, Cough, Cough, Die. (no, not my ex wife...)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:33:09 -0400
  ...I went through all the vacuum lines (again) and the AFM boot connections--No luck. I swapped the AFM from the 87 Syncro but...
• Re: 1986-91 wire harness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:14:36 -0400
  ...Pulling back boots a paper clip can be used to access the wires for testing. I don't see why you would need a...
• Re: Shift Linkage problems
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:54:31 EDT
  ...The boots I have and came from various places. Also, examine the socket as they go funky also. Another VW part only, if they...
• Re: Vanagon Front Brakes-Done
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:13:53 -0700
  ...forward to knock them out. �Just food for thought. > P.S. �Boot on one caliper was torn. �Did not have another, so will replace...
• Re: /f in Defense of Spam
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 10 Oct 95 21:54:29 CDT
  ...When I was in USMC boot camp in 1974 some >of ours were made in 1943! Some with chicken noodle soup! Still have my...
• Calling Mid-Atlantic Syncronauts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 09:39:21 -0400
  ...Bring your mud-boots. Tom F.
• [F]TOP TEN LIST - Tue 1/17/95
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 18 Jan 1995 10:40:52 -0800 (PST)
  ...Distracted by delicious smell of barbecue coming from John > Madden's announce booth > > 8. Trying to make one of Marv Albert's blooper reels...
• missing Syncro differential! WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 23:03:04 -0800
  >> >my mechanic said the whole unit was gone bolts ,boots ,mounts and all >on the front right the drive shaft was attached to nothing...
• Re: 50 cents to fix the AFM
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 19:04:53 -0500
  ...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: O2 sensor coax (sic) wire terminating
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 14:05:09 -0500
  ...Good idea -- if you can arrange it so that it doesn't overstretch the terminal boot. Simply stripping the jacket a millimeter or so...
• Re: Winters in the van
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 16:32:25 -0400
  ...Find some good down booties and "glittens" (glove-mittens). Salt in the water reservoir will lower the freezing point of the water, but make...
• Re: Vanagon based Karmann Gypsy FS on CL
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:08:32 -0700
  ...1.6 L Turbo Diesel powered to boot! I wonder how easy it is to get to the engine. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see...
• NJ Transporter Syncro siting
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:46:56 -0700
  ...Yes, it was! But not just any Vanagon, it was a Transporter (commercial panel van type) and a raised Syncro to boot. I think...
• Re: Westy height ? Garage door openings
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 11:29:08 -0800
  ...They have a little electric eye thingy at the toll booth you drive by (and *under*, hopefully), just a few feet before the point...
• Re: Trans info for repowered vans
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 09:32:32 -0400
  ...jekkhotmail.com -930 CVs $54ea, 930 >cages $40ea, 930 boot holders $17.95ea, 930 boots $8ea, 930 axles $199pr, >930 stubs $46ea with your...
• Re: Coach Net roadside services
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 13:55:27 +0000
  ...My AAA membership is up the end of March and I'll bve giving them the boot too. ----- Original Message ----- The towing plan for...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:52:51 -0700
  ...Stuart, I prefer the term bootstrap to shoestring, shoestring implies we don't have resources which isn't true, we just put them all...
• Re: CV boot or axle?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:36:29 -0700
  I agree Brendan - CV joints are such amazing pieces of human thinking, as are differentials and gearboxes. On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 11...
• FS: 1989 Silver Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Oct 96 10:10:23 -0500 (CDT)
  ...cylinder head (30 k mi) Windshield (95 k mi) CV-joint boots (95 k mi) Driver's window motor (95 k mi) Deck gas...
• Re: 1986 Kombi Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 02:49:01 -0400
  ...a rarity in it's own right) and a syncro to boot!! do you know of any others???? then why destroy a rare original...
• Re: Dealer ripoffs
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 07:30:26 -0500
  ...Power steering rack, parts and labor, $1029 (! WHAT?) > > One inner CV boot, p&l, $145 (huh?) > > Lower ball joints, p&l, $565 > > coolant temp...
• Re: Infected email
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 17:59:18 -0800
  ...old slow computer because the one I was using won't boot up now. Robert K 1982 Westfalia >From: "Carrington, Tom" <TCarrington@RELITECH.COM...
• Re: More: Re: Rear CV joints
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 10:39:35 -0500
  ...For about 20% cheaper, ($104 with listmember discount), I have brand NEW German Lobro CV's complete with German boot kits, grease, and hardware...
• Re: Source for Vacuum hoses/tubing?????
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 19:13:14 -0600
  ...I use 3/4" electrical conduit for the Crankcase vent to Intake Boot fitting. It just has 2" of rubber hose on each end...
• Re: Propex 1800 report -- CAUTION
  Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 17:02:16 -0500
  ...I've packed rubber soled hiking boots touching the heater with no problem. It does not get too hot to safely touch. Larry is...