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• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:43:25 -1000
  ...I'd say if lower BJ boots are intact and no play in the joint..leave 'er be. is it T3 Techtonics for suspension...
• Manual Transmission Removal - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Paul Smith
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:20:47 -0400
  ...I believe the CV joints were replaced about 50k ago when the PO had a rebuilt engine installed - the boots are in very good...
• Re: nuts and bolts to use on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 2 Dec 2011 08:11:55 -0800
  ...Man! haven't heard the term "greaser" in a long time !!! He wore black denim trousers and motorcycle boots And a black leather jacket...
• Re: Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ???
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 16 May 2009 18:59:05 -0500
  ...I originally found out about the stuff from a demo booth at the Madison WI Canoecopia event some years ago. DM&FS The UV...
• Re: Volunteer Bug Jam
  Historical mailing list - kathy jacobs
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 09:29:53 -0400
  ...Maybe a listmember will win the camper! > > If you stop by the NVWSA booth (where the camper is, I believe), you can > pick up...
• Re: alternative powerplants for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Fetner Greg
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 06:31:38 -0600
  ...This overcomes this hassle and you'll have heater/defroster to boot. Hope this helps. Fetner
• Re: Squeaks shifter and squeaks front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 20:28:46 -0500
  ...I figure i will get > one of > those needle things for my grease gun and shoot some grease in the > boots. I > can literally...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Nov 2003 to 4 Nov 2003 - Special issue (#2003-1061)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 13:07:27 -0700
  ...somehow? About how much should I plan on > spending? > > 2) the boots at the ends of the steering arm are torn. How much trouble...
• Got dem ole lousy idle blues again,mama
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:08:42 -0700
  ...I put goop on the hoses that attach to the rubber boot at the afm/throttle.I tried many different timing positions.The auxillery...
• Re: Dieing problem driving me nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:07:06 +0000
  ...or a 22mf 50volt capacitor across wires 2&3 in your AFM boot... mine was a bit green on the joints so I resoldered...
• Re: Hijacked thread..Your 2.3 GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:09:56 -0700
  ...dahn van <bootlvr@HOTMAIL.COM> > Subject: Pop-top inside 'velvet' - anyone replace? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Monday, February 15, 2010, 5:37...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 08:37:08 -0400
  ...The other side of the >> barbed fitting plugs into the second hole in the air intake boot coming from >> the air cleaner to the...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 May 2010 14:24:46 -0700
  ...By now my > Westy, > while looking new outside has every boot everywhere rotted, falling apart, > including the shifter ball boot. Both rear door grommets...
• Re: occasional hesitation
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 23 Dec 2017 12:43:43 -0500
  ...If zero or near, push back the connector boot and repair the broken insulation where the shield is cut back, allowing stray strands from...
• Re: Friday Stuff
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:17:23 -0500
  ...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: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:24:17 -0700
  ...Yes, I'm using the 2.1 throttle body and S boot. Like I said, I used the >> 2.1 intake all the way...
• Re: Coolant sensor LEAKING? (84 vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 21:04:29 -0500
  ...The > > rubber boot of the lead had coolant up inside it, a few drops even flowed out > > when I turned the thing toward the...
• Re: Tire Thread
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 22:35:04 -0800
  ...If I take this to its logical conclusion, I'll start drinking Budweiser and wearing cheap boots with decorative metal capped toes. Rich
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL slow starting when engine is warm
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 16:00:10 -0500
  ...Not the O2 sensor - replaced Not the fuel pump, filter, pressure regulator - replaced Not air leaks - replaced intake boot and a few hoses Not...
• Re: CV Joint packing
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 17:34:35 -0600
  I recently replaced a CV boot and thoroughly cleaned, inspected, and repacked it. I used Ben McAfferty's directions (from Volkscafe.com) and they...
• Re: Mice entrance points to seal HELP! - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 10:01:42 -0700
  look at the base of the steering column, black rubber boot, if not fitted securely its a big enough mouse ingress/egress point :) Alistair...
• Re: reverse (manual) shifting
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 06:24:09 -0400
  ...Now I fit > another used lever and ball joint assembly, removed rear linkage and > put new boots on with lube etc. The shifting has...
• Re: 84 Vaanaog weak parking brake - Sqirrel.
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:42:32 -0700
  ...time. > > The old handle style boot will not work with the new style handle. > The new style 'boot' is also needed. Ah -- a nice...
• Re: please help!!! I dunno what to do 85' 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 08:50:53 -0500
  ...Check the intake boot to make sure it is tight with no cracks and still flexible (mine was hard as a rock). Tighten the...
• found more goodies.................
  Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 20:49:43 EST
  ...Rebuilt axles, complete with new boots etc., ready to bolt on and drive, 2WD vanagons only, I have both the manual as well as...
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:23:23 -0500
  ...If the boots are still good and the play is less than 1/8" no need to change them. With the van jacked off...
• Re: Joel's Database...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 13 Jul 95 10:10:44 CDT
  ...not the peoples' names? I will use as an example, "Das Boot" and >"Bozo Bus". >It would help *me* a great deal if we...
• Re: cv joint question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 00:05:29 -0400
  ...I am replacing a cv >boot. I noticed that the cv joint that connects to the wheel has the >black grease in it but...
• Re: CV advice needed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 16:37:57
  ...Repacking wouldn't hurt, either, especially if the boot is torn or their is indication that grease has been leaking out or contaminants getting...
• Re: 88 Vanagon air flow meter question
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 19:34:25 -0400
  ...with a connection to your Fuel Injection wiring harness (notice rubber boot covering connection). THAT contraption is the airflow meter. Coming out the other...
• Re: Strange Noise Fixed, I think
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 20:02:06 -0800
  ...To boot, the motor runs better than it ever has. I'm just amazed!!!! I talked to my mechanic about this and he told...
• Re: Gerry is ill - suggestions for a server upgrade
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 21 May 1999 20:07:13 -0700
  ...I have to re-boot my NT machine every week or so. >It can't hurt to try. What would speed up the archive...
• Re: Syncro on the Beach
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 16:03:23 -0300
  Not to mention the sand in every conceivable place - All of the rubber boots do a great job of holding the sand and grinding...
• Re: Thump Thump Thump
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 11:28:45 -0500
  -A good point - I did have a half axle out a while back when I replace a cv boot - maybe it's come loose...
• Re: Hella E codes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 18:30:45 -0800
  ...55/60W H4 lamps, park light holder, 5W park lamp, weather boots and installation instructions.. $80 USD I also have a bunch of used...
• Netscape (no Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 22:30:11 -0500
  ...want money to solve my problem.&nbsp; I have tried re-booting (as I did last night) but to no avail.&nbsp; Has anyone...
• Re: More: Re: Rear CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:57:49 -0800
  ...I have brand NEW > German Lobro CV's complete with German boot kits, grease, and hardware - in > other words, everything you need, brand new...
• Veggie Fuel
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 20:21:13 -0500
  ...supplies), more environmentally friendly, and it smells like french fries to boot. Take a look at: Journeytoforever.org They have more details on bio...
• Re: Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 13:14:38 -0600
  ...and lower ball joints, the tie rod ends, the > steering rack boots (lube the rack as much as possible). Unless the > strut > rod bushings...
• Re: Tristar on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 17:36:34 -0400
  ...Like mine, it has a leather boot on the shifter (never saw that on any other Vanagon), the neat grab handles intergrated lights like...
• Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 04:45:13 -0800
  ...12point) >> >> Anyways, I took apart the offending axle and found perfect boots, perfect >> grease and good looking metal every where! Actually these axle was...
• Got dem ole lousy idle blues again,mama
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:08:57 -0700
  ...I put goop on the hoses that attach to the rubber boot at the afm/throttle.I tried many different timing positions.The auxillery...
• Exaust Woes- REVISITED
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:35:17 -0400
  ...The other thing is the CV boots need a little love. My fingers are crossed and my face smiling. For all those that helped...
• Re: looking at 91 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:07:51 -0400
  ...Replacing them along with a bushing in the back, lubing everything and then replacing the boot to keep the new lube in place will...
• Re: 1987 Oxygen Sensor Wiring 2.1 liter Digifant MV engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 00:12:36 +0100
  ...The normal connector is a female > spade-lug on both harness and sensor wires, each with a flat molded rubber > boot. They are joined...
• Re: 88 Vanagon with Power Windows, No Power to Switches - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 11:03:29 -0400
  ...How do I remove that rubber boot sleeve. It seems like its pushed into the drivers side door behind a circular groove. I tried...
• Replaced final drive to AT seals in the 90MV (fingers crossed anyway)
  Historical mailing list - retro van
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 23:32:28 -0700
  ...The shift cable needed a new $18 dollar accordian boot, was as rotten as the throttle boot. - bailed out, threw tarp over tools strewn...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:58:35 -0800
  ...I do not use the grease that comes in the boot kits. It tends to dry up and turn to tar. When I did...
• Vanagon cold weather problems
  Historical mailing list - David Rankin
  Mon, 11 Dec 95 13:44:41 -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: differential broke
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 23:19:35 EST
  ...fall off ???? >> my mechanic said the whole unit was gone bolts ,boots ,mounts and all on the front right the drive shaft was attached...
• Moosey Question for Electronics Weenies
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 07:17:00 -0400
  ...Dave Gunning Lovell, ME 04051 85 Wolfsburg Westy Kubota 4wd Limmer Boots
• Re: Camper Retrofit
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 14:16:57 EDT
  In a message dated 08/29/2000 3:33:46 PM !!!First Boot!!!, pokey@VANAGON.ORG writes: << Also, http://eurocampers.com sells some stuff...
• Re: waves
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 20:16:05 -0700
  ...big vanagon.com stickers in my front window and on the boot for when i'm passing them :) i have only gotten waves from...
• Re: CV Experts, please help...
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 09:12:18 -0400
  ...shaft spines exposed at the end of the shaft -slide the boot back out of the way -get a heavy (1-2 lb) hammer...
• Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 15:37:54 -0500
  ...The Rocker arm shaft bolts were hollow, they broke, I put a Ford drip oil system inside the valve cover and booted it out...
• Re: Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Joe Gawzner
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 20:10:18 -0500
  ...My van has those little rack thingys installed on the poptop (and a good idea is to put little electric part rubber/plastic boots...
• Servicing Auto Trans in '81
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 17:22:11 -0700
  ...Finally, has anyone added grease to the CV joints by injecting it through the boot and then sealing the tiny hole with a dab...
• Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 07:53:32 -0800
  ...I also put some dielectric gel around the boots when I installed it to keep water out. I live about 100 yards from the...
• Re: Side marker light needed
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 21:29:52 -0700
  Bryan - VW has obsoleted the Bulbholder/Boot with harness a few years ago. Airhead/VWG is working on a repro though. They fit Rabbits...
• Re: Book time for CV Joint work?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 23:30:31 -0400
  ...side I quoted was for "inspect, clean, repack, and > replace > the boots". That's 2.2 hours for both sides, Dennis' quote was 2...