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• Re: Spark Plug Wire Resistance
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 08:18:16 -0700
  ...The OEM has the resister built into the spark plug boot, 5000 ohms. and I believe a small amount in the cap, 1000 ohms...
• REQ: 91 Carat Wiring Harness (Door)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Chasse
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 14:08:58 -0400
  ...The key is somewhere, I have not seen any obvious brakes after hauling the boot off that the wire harness passes through between the...
• power mirror problem
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 11:40:26 -0700
  ...This is a clean, pampered van, inside of doors clean and no breaks in the wiring boots. Any suggestions? I suspect the switch. Anyone...
• Preventative Maintenance: WWYD? 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 12:41:02 -0700
  ...CV joints/boots replaced. Upcoming Work: Transmission to be looked at, gas tank bits to be replaced to stop leaks, fuel lines all to...
• Snorkel Coincidence
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Fri, 25 May 2007 09:05:53 -0400
  ...stood over the bay, revving the engine, I noticed the intake boot, downstream of MAF, contracting and expanding like an accordion. After some quick...
• Re: Seeking Comments, Quick Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:38:53 +0000
  ...It is reversable, but you will have a small hole drilled in the shifter (covered by the boot) upon removing the kit. It does...
• Re: vin info request ... last one
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 1 May 2007 09:04:42 -0500
  ...paint a batch of buses the same color so you don't have to change the paint in the spray booths. and the campers...
• Re: Bent Tie Rod
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 1 Aug 2024 20:46:24 -0600
  ...I have not seen any fluid leaks from rack, but of course the tie rod end is covered with a rubber boot; also I...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:31:02 +0000
  And the cool thing?  I ordered axle on Saturday; it will be in my hand tomorrow Tuesday.  I stayed once at a cheapo motel...
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:49:45 +1100
  ...they have a promo code to save 20 % to boot. now, I know what you Bosch purists are thinking and I'm with you...
• Re: cluch problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:15:47 -0400
  ...Constant contact. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- after it cooled down i pulled the slave, fluid in the boot must have sucked air. weird > From: Vanagon...
• Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:09:00 -0800
  ...For serious traveling, a complete axle, cv joints, and boots ready to go in. With this, only a catastrophic engine or transmission failure should...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:32:06 -0800
  ...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: CV Repair
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 5 Apr 95 17:12:03 PDT
  > The joints can be purchased for $50-60 and good german CV boots are about $15.00. It's a messy job, if you...
• Re: Administrator Soliciation for Replacement.
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 09 May 1997 09:55:05 -0400
  ...I've gotten much more value than that out of the list (and it's entertainment and a community, to boot. What more could...
• Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 16:10:08 -0600
  ...CV Joint separation from axle shaft >Listees, > >In the process of replacing a torn CV joint boot, I have removed the >half shaft from...
• FS: 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 10:18:52 -0800
  ...Since then I have replaced the CV boots, replaced the clutch, added a second battery, replaced ignition wires and switch, distributor, maintained the brackes...
• Re: Service Life of FWB's?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 11:09:53 -0500
  ...for 80-100,000 unless contaminated with >dirt or salt (torn boot or lost clamps). >With all the front wheel bearing (FWB) discusssion going...
• Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 11:35:49 -0400
  ...The air intake boot can crack along the seam on the >back side, so be sure to check there first;) > >C.B.
• Re: Etka favor!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:53:02 -0500
  ...Anyways, there is a rubber boot that encloses the u-joints between the steering rack and the firewall of the car that I need...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 12:19:50 -1000
  ...that plate inside the van, under the rubber boot.. two scews on it. This is for 'selecting' ..like to make sure the H pattern...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:12:12 -0400
  ...rack. > > > > If I recall correctly, you just have to get the boot out of the way and > > then simply twist the tie rod and...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:26:55 -0700
  ...tiny air intake leaks from TB, to plenum, to > intake runner boots, to the the heads. > > one MUST chase down any and all intake...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 May 2011 14:13:05 -0700
  ...like trying to push the pedal down while wearing downhill ski boots. Most are not aware that the pivot point of the pedal, being...
• Re: and while we're at it ... (he's after the Unknowns again!)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 10:11:48 PDT
  ...Ready water supply, fridge and stove to boot. C'mon get over that need to race to the top of the hill and enjoy...
• Re: Bleeder Valve, CV's, After-Market Filter
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 06:37:56 PST
  ...Is this right? *That is correct >is no big thing, taking the CV off of the axle to change the boot seems >a little...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 22:35:56 -0500
  ...NO ITS NOT A DIESEL - the 5cyl diesel was given the boot from > the US market in '83) > so , people...as Ken would say...
• Re: Anyone ever try a Westy "Chrome Dome"
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 16 May 2000 12:24:45 -0700
  ...to contemplate I spent a sultry summer going through Marine Corps boot camp in South Carolina. On days when the sun really beat down...
• Re: help. noise from the rear/ CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 15:28:39 -0600
  ...Check to see if its boot is cracked and the joint thereby dried >out (no grease) or if it is just worn out. Pretty...
• Re: The truth about Florida
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Wed, 8 May 2002 10:57:16 -0500
  ...Now with all the alternative refrigerants, R-12 recycled from old equipment, and bootleg R-12 from overseas getting the stuff is easy, and...
• 87 westy with Eurospec blew fuel fitting in engine bay -fuel line info request
  Historical mailing list - I dapkins
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 13:54:16 -0700
  ...Yesterday I finally had the chance to look at all the spark plug wires and noted that the boot around the connection from the...
• Re: learning to ride a motorcycle (was RE: Come out of the closet, all
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 20:17:49 -0200
  ...You MUST wear what they consider "proper" attire, which means long sleeve shirt or jacket, gloves, heavy boots, etc. This past summer I passed...
• Re: transaxle being rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:14:32 -0700
  ...Already doing CV joints, starter and boots. What else? >> TIA, >> Paul >> > > > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw...
• Re: Neil's motor..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:06:54 -0700
  ...This would enable me to use the stock air intake > boot..... if my plan works that is! > > I've never seen brake ducting before...
• Re: New Noise coming from under the body
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:30:40 -0400
  ...If the new CV joints are dry make sure they get packed - don't just stuff grease into the boots hoping a CV grease...
• Re: [T2] Power cleaners
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 19:32:30 -0600
  ...installation starts this coming Tuesday, I also have the new CV boots and a tranny that I'm going to install (I always run...
• Re: oil light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 1 Oct 2017 17:13:57 -0400
  ...Wehn we pulled up to the tole booth the oil light came on. We pulled over and read the owners manual. It said after...
• Re: flasher problems
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:42:03 -1000
  ...and a badly rusted mess under the rubber boot. Van Cafe sells new front turn signal sockets I believe ..seen lots of broken/rusted...
• CV bolts and DPO mechanics
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:05:29 -0800
  ...if the CV boots look too new to be original, CV bolts could be loose! -- John Bange
• Re: Power window on drivers side not working need advice
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:13:55 -0800
  Probably a short likely inside the rubber boot by the hinges. BenT Sent from my mobile device On Dec 7, 2009, at 1:43...
• Re: [NVC] Do you like camping in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:33:02 -0700
  ...Rubber boots especially if you are going to be where it will get muddy. Leave 'em outside, under the rain porch. And anything you...
• Re: Alternator & O2 lights
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  8 Dec 1995 20:34:11 -0800
  ...These are "self exciting" alternators, depending upon residual magnetic field storage to "bootstrap" the device into the generation of electricty when you first start...
• Re: stove=heater=safe?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Nov 94 12:40:12 AST
  ...I expect to sit round in a down vest etc, with booties on. I don't expect to live like I do at home...
• Re: clunking from driver's side wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 17:47:08 PST
  ...Repair, Repack or Replace CV's.Replace boots. 6>Remove axle stubs with wheel bearings. Also R,R or R. 7>Drain tranny, check...
• Re: Anyone not having problems?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 17:47:57 -0700
  ...heads to machine when fixing #3 - at 173K 5) Original rubber boots on power steering rack had slight tears in them - at 173K dave
• WTB: Vanagon with AT (found & purchased)
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 07:48:16 -0500
  ...Now my wife can drive on our trips! And it came with a cruise control to boot! Needs some cosmetic work. Engine has 116000...
• Re: Bus Depot Shipping?...Was "order line?"
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 3 May 2002 12:23:19 -0700
  ...Bus Depot Shipping?...Was "order line?" > > Today is May 3rd and I just got my SA Radiator, ball > > joint, CV boot kit and window...
• Re: Bumper Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 20 May 2002 22:45:10 -0500
  Oh Boy---- this is going to be a good one to respond to---- Jeff it may be your house, your phone booth, which you...
• Re: CV help!
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 05:56:17 -0400
  ...Take a heavy hammer or mallet (1 � lb or more); slide the CV rubber boot well back from the CV joint; hold the shaft...
• Timing
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 15:20:34 -0500
  ...After changing plugs, rotor, oil change, new temp II sensor, cleaning out the ISV, new air filter, air flow boot, Oxygen sensor (I think...
• Re: CV joint failure while on a trip, what next?
  Historical mailing list - James Walldow
  Mon, 5 May 2003 00:04:47 -0800
  ...The drive shaft is movable quite a bit inside the cv >>boot. >>I have a decoupler and the bus drives ok. >>Need to drive...
• Re: cv's:what happened
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 06:09:32 -0400
  ...be in such bad shape? ran out of grease from bad boots and found > out too late? looks they like they binded up in...
• Re: Is the clutch engaging? How do I check? (A/C)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:40:07 -0500
  ...in at the low pressure side to get the system to boot up. If not, you may be able to use a jumper apply...
• VW bus and beetle on Yahoo's 10 deadlies car list. Any thruth?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:34:05 -0800
  ...See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch...
• Look what I found for sale!!!
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 15:49:24 -0500
  ...wheel covers, new 02 sensor, new front outer CV boots, new steering rack boot, new V-belts, new Bosch wipers, Shampooed interior, weekender bed...
• Re: Going back to fuel injection...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:45:23 -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...
• A little weeping at Clutch Slave Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 1 Mar 2020 00:31:57 +0000
  ...The failure was the Clutch Slave Cylinder, and apparently the rubber boot was doing a pretty good job of preventing drips on the concrete...
• Re: Parts
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:55:07 -0700
  ...In my experience, as it relates to the Vanagon, MOOG upper ball joints, steering rack boots, tie rods, and tie rod ends are excellent...
• Re: High idle at stops
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 26 Aug 2017 13:51:54 -0700
  ...2500... > > The AFM is fairly new and I pulled the rubber boot from it to the intake and there seems to be no cracks...
• Re: help removing aux air reg
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:14:29 +0000
  ...I have removed the air cleaner and boot parts so I do see the bolts but it's a tight fit and the bolts...