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• Re: Fw: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 09:17:03 -0500
  ...Six years later, the muffler is still going strong >with a >lifetime guarantee to boot. > >Unfortunately, there's no after market replacement for the...
• Public words of THANKS
  Historical mailing list - Good Ole Volk
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 11:10:21 -0700
  To Ken and anybody else associated with the Van-Again team! Ken recently posted the 1.9l intake boots available for a good deal...
• Re: [vanagon] Any climbers out there?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 06:40:37 -0800
  ...5.10 zlippers > > are brand new and the > > Ice Climbing/Mountaineering Boots have been used > > less than five times. > > I'll have some VW...
• Re: simple-minded like me?
  Historical mailing list - ccc1
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 05:04:43 -0600
  ...into* a snow bank, and pulled at a poor angle, to boot. I'm sure that some "Japs" watching the video will be thinking...
• Re: Square Headlight Uprgade ?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 21:49:21 -0700
  ...of park light holders with 5W park bulbs Pair of weather boots for rear of lights Pair of terminal housings and terminal connectors. 1986...
• Finally! Totoro Lives!
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:58:21 -0700
  ...Repair intake boot. Starts up and purrs! Woo hoo! Tomorrow will be going back through everything makeing sure it's all tight and correct...
• Re: CV joint replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 13 May 1999 18:27:43 -0300
  ...and > checking the rubber boots, too, for any cracks, tears, > cracks, etc. boots are cheap: like $15 each. > > > 1. I believe there are two...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:31:26 -0500
  ...Air Flow Meter/Sensor Part # 0-280-200-030 with Air Fliter Box (alternate Air Flow Meter with Air Filter Box 1976-1979) Boot...
• Re: WTT: 1987 Syncro for Pop-Top???? <F>
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 22:15:36 -0700
  ...New boots and repacked CV's on left front and left rear >New half-shaft (Bus Depot - Lobro CV's w/German boots) on...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Fredericks
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 11:32:59 -0500
  ...Install new front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at > Vanagain.com) > > 6) CV Bearings > _Action: _Inject CV grease into boots under boot edge...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:22:02 -0600
  ...I started thinking....how can these guys make a CV Joint and axle and boot for 1/2 the price? I mean, they look...
• Re: CV joint repair?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 16:39:03 -0600
  ...Some would say "while you have those >half axles off you ought to thoroughly clean the joints and replace the >boots". Poppycock. well, Mr...
• CV problem has been FIXED!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Gkikas
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 23:12:58 -0500
  ...if I slide the cap up the driveshaft (no boot, rotted off, will replace, trust me) and fit the bearings in from behind, they...
• Re: Steering rack replacement and replacement and . . .
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 17:00:06 -0600
  ...When I checked it, I found >steering fluid dripping from the wheelhouses and the reservoir bone dry. >Also, both rack boots were split. I...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:12:37 -0500
  ...Just loosen the bolts(and replace the boots with the hardware kit that I'm sure you bought). And then press the piston backwards...
• 97 EV Winnie at LA Autoshow
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 21:10:55 -0500 (EST)
  ...Since I mentioned the Boxster, I might as well mention that I saw a Vanagon in the Porsche booth. Well, not a "live" one...
• Re: RE: check those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Aug 1996 15:17:35 -0400
  ...the oil seals are bad, and change the oil seals, trans boots, and fuel line. then again, only my first bus was one that...
• Re: idle surge diagnosis?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 15:14:44 -0500
  ...Now reconnect the plug and pull back the rubber > boot. The adjustment is accessible, while the engine is running, with a > 2.5mm allen...
• Web Page Update / Crew Cab update
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 16:25:23 -0500
  ...I know I need to fix the parking brake, and one of my upper balljoints has a torn boot...that will prolly fail as...
• Re: FIVE Assorted Westies/Multivan for sale on Epage!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 12:55:07 -0800
  ...Still overpriced, and junk to boot! Alan Bosch wrote: > These are ads for J&R VW Vans. The '90 Westy Weekender has 155k miles...
• Re: Great Job to All-List Sticker
  Historical mailing list - The Skylight Guy
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 19:00:36 -0700
  ...I found the new page and the voting booth and the results et al. So far, 291 members have voted. Exciting stuff happening. Looking...
• 4000 RPM idle Please Help
  Historical mailing list - Tim Belanger
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 11:42:29 EST
  ...As soon as I start the van it JUMPS up to 4000RPMs.I checked the linkage on the transmission in the boot. Seems to...
• Re: Vanagon.com is Hacked!!!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 21:10:57 -0800
  ...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: Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 08:26:26 -0600
  ...I'd replace the upper and lower ball joints, the tie rod ends, the steering rack boots (lube the rack as much as possible...
• Re: Frydaye: Ultimate Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 14:01:24 -0800
  ...would have a hard time negotiating with my legs and climbing boots.... It is truely amazing the amount of money these enthusiasts spend on...
• Fuel Tank Cross Over Piece
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 06:31:16 -0500
  ...As far as the intake elbow boot... I gathered from the thread that 025129967A IS still available for the 1.9 but what was...
• Re: was: co/propane RE: propex
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 15:46:31 -0500
  ...Stay tuned, I'm sure he will >chime in here and have good pics to boot.
• Re: CV Joint Bolts in Portland OR
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:10:02 -0700
  ...rubber boots, bushings, etc., also in Portland? Anyone have a hydraulic clutch/brake vacuum bleeder they're selling, or can loan for a day...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:04:42 +0000
  ...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: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Mon, 7 Nov 2022 15:45:50 -0500
  Hi John, Connections look good and the boot is secure on both ends, but no joy. It turns over very easily and it sure...
• Re: Yet another unnecessary thing for van
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 3 Aug 2024 20:27:34 -0500
  ...However… I have played >> with shock cord loops on it, and it will hold my big shoes, sandals, boots, >> vertically . >> >> Cheers >> >> Alistair > >
• Re: Success and clunk question
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 1 Jul 2022 11:30:43 -0700
  ...On Fri, Jul 1, 2022 at 11:27 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > OK, > Both axles with new boots replaced. > > Took van...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 14:43:11 -0500
  ...This past weekend, among many other things, I replaced the CV boots I put > on the car last July. I bought them locally, but...
• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:36:47 -0400
  ...the other dangling from a vacuum hose > near the alternator. �The boot covers the exposed end of the clip - > to start I just lift...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 21 May 2011 06:29:52 -0700
  ...It >> sat in a paint booth since Halloween. It was started occasionally (so >> I've been told). >> >> Most years, I drive the van 12...
• Re: shift lever adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 19:21:25 -0700
  ...Where is "the rear section of the selector > shaft?" Are > we talking about the collar that holds the spring under the rubber boot on...
• Re: Shifter parts for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 11:18:39 +0200
  ...This happens after the guarding rubber 'boot' gets old and brokes in pieces => dust/sand gets in and keeps there. In some cases also...
• Re: Axle assembly vs Local Shop Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 11:53:55 -0400
  ...To > buy brand new bearings is more than that, like 120 with boots, grease. > Every mechanic I talk to says its better to buy...
• Re: Shifter Part Needed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 19:32:09 -0700
  ...and most of the "little > plastic" ones are rather inexpensive to boot. > > - Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot�, Inc. > www.busdepot.com > (215) 234-VWVW...
• Re: Utility Outlets... not in a row?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 11:38:20 EDT
  ...With 25' extension cord in the cabinet to boot. I thought we all went over this last week ???? Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada...
• Re: tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 10:00:55 -0600
  ...If you get good boot kits, they always come with new bolts anyway (12 points). Stripping the inside of one of the inner CV...
• Re: cleaning engine upsets throttle body switch
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:53:31 -0500
  ...new switch's the little button is covered > > with a rubber > > boot to keep the junk out. I never had a problem with the...
• Re: Generic O2 sensor installation
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 18:53:20 -0800
  ...The black wire goes on the remaining wire, with the single rubber booted spade connector on the end. That's all there is to...
• Re: Shift rod bushings and ball for 85
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 1 Dec 2014 08:44:44 -0500
  ...for known good shift rod rear bushing and shift > ball (and boot)... Does anyone have anything? > >> > >> Thanks in advance!!! > >> > >> Dave > >> 85 GL > >> > >> Sent from...
• Porsche Rims Good price
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 20:38:47 -0600
  ...I am bummed that the boots look good, but I know nothing lasts forever, so I guess I am up next for replacing them...
• Re: rust breaker?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 06:26:29 PST
  ...I pulled the rubber boot off the large connection >at the starter and rust flew everywhere. Apparently the purpose of >that >boot is to...
• Re: NVC - MS vs Mac
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 19:21:49 -0800
  ...This week alone saw four MacBooks go in for warranty repairs, and one MacBook Pro less than a month old with boot sector issues...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:57:09 -0700
  ...spary wd-40 under the edge of the rubber boot .helps it come off nicely. > > 2. when assebling the unit back onto the van...
• PIFF Project
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 10:35:23 -0500
  ...Needs shocks Some coolant hoses replaced Fuel Lines Fuel Tank (terminal rust) Upper Ball Joints Axles (bad boots) Accelerator Cable (Terminal Rust) Spark Plug...
• Re: New carpets and curtains anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Mon, 11 May 2015 21:29:59 -0600
  ...http://www.newtoncomm.co.uk/cars/vw-camper-van/model-132/carpet-and-boot/2994-vw-type25-lhd-van-carpet-set-petrol-vans/ Jon...
• Re: rear defogger wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 08:53:14 -0800
  ...I've repaired weak >>> spot in rubber boot up at hatch hinge, and I have ascertained that power is >>> leaving the switch at dash...
• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:24:27 -0400
  ...what these cost? Is there a trick to getting that rubber boot to fit over the lip of the bolt after you grease it...
• Re: Interesting Vanagon Paint Schemes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:30:37 -0700
  ...progressing nicely; Looks like it will > be heading into the paint booth in the next week or so. While it tend > to be a...
• FS: 74 bus
  Historical mailing list - Chip Shaner
  Sun, 22 Dec 1996 18:32:47 -0600 (CST)
  ...New KYB shocks (4) 2 new CV boots, 1 replaced cv joint. (used, but good) Stylin' black and white cow pattern seat covers. New...
• Re: Sticking brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 27 Sep 1997 20:10:40 -0700
  ...I was unable to easily locate a rebuild kit for the calipers, but my seals and boots looked good so I just cleaned off...
• Re: Value of 83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 05:00:28 -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...
• Re: Piece on Water pump!!
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 18:31:20 -0600
  ...Get a new rubber boot for it too. Then install with either solder and heat shrink (don't neglect to twist the wires together...
• Re: Brakes squeek
  Historical mailing list - LAWS HOME
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 18:02:42 -0400
  ...to make a rubber/silicone cushion), not checking your calipers,(torn boots, piston sticking,seals etc.) , not making sure that your rear brake hardware...
• Re: Let's not let this happen again if we can
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 18:40:26 -0400
  ...like you are alone...>> A large pair of men's work boots sitting outside the doorstep of yer rig is one trick, a mannequin...
• Re: Water cooled H fitting. and Intake rubber
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 11:53:52 -0600
  I also found part # 025.129.967 A, its the intake boot that goes between the AFM and the Throttle body. I'm going...