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• Re: (rear) cv joint (again...)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 23:49:19 -0500
  ...the single groove (which is concealed by metal base of the boot when installed on the shaft is towards the axle. -Wes Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Syncro diff problem
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 00:24:11 +0100
  ...If you can find a rubber boot to put over the shaft, so much the better. Its also a good idea to operate the...
• Re: Identifying brake calipers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:00:57 -0400
  ...What else should I replace while I'm at this? I see bolt kits w/boots (mine are shot), different-than-stock brake lines...
• Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:10:02 -0500
  ...Paying the fees is important since this campground and the toll > booth the the area are operated by American Land & Leisure. They > want to...
• Re: Curious no swas teh same tart issue
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 25 May 2012 18:29:20 -0400
  ...start switch or a > jumper lead (long lead from RS with booted > crocodile clips is just right and can be secured > with last couple...
• Shift Linkage Issue
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:49:39 -0700
  ...Is there a "kit" from one of our find list vendors that is a complete set of the shift linkage bushings, boots etc? If...
• Re: How do I wire up backup lights?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:02:30 -0700
  ...Ed > >  From what I found on the Samaba I was told the Black/Blue wire > leading into the rubber boot of the rear light...
• Re: CV problem?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 2 May 2009 13:55:56 -0500
  ...Just my $0.02 John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Edward Maikranz wrote: > Ok, I had a torn boot and heard some clunking, so I...
• Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition, recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 18:52:05 -0700
  ...guide, new pilot bearing, felt seal, spacer, and new CV joint boots and the grease involved.. The "recently-rebuilt" (according to the PO) 091...
• Re: CV Joint failure - New or Rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 22:39:52 -0500
  ...New bolts, new boots, new CV's freshly packed. Thats hard to beat. With routine maintenance they should last a very loooong time!! Regards...
• Re: Battery acid in rollover
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 16:20:02 +1300
  ...With age, and having big boots planted on it and heavy items dropped on it, this becomes dented and bent and no loongeer fits...
• Re: CV joints / automatic
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 20:01:41 -0600
  ...If you've got them off why don't you get the boot and a new cv kit too and just put new ones...
• Re: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 14:03:08 -0400
  ...I had a little problem with the switch itself needing a shot of contact cleaner once, possibly because the boot around the operating pin...
• Re: Rear diff lock
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 20:18:52 +0100
  ...If you can find a rubber boot to put over the shaft, so much the better. Its also a good idea to operate the...
• Re: Update: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 22:25:49 -0700
  ...But with a bit of a rev the alternator boots, the regulator gets it under control, and the ALT lamp goes dark. The same...
• importation success
  Historical mailing list - David E. Most
  Wed, 19 Jul 95 23:43:45 EDT
  ...I did get stuck at some NJ turnpike toll booths and managed to push start it myself, running with the bus and jumping in...
• RE: ALERT! - - e-mail virus (disregard)
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Wed, 26 Mar 97 11:31:49
  ...While you are reading >the message, a "trojan horse" virus will be infecting your hard drive's boot sector. Also, >once the message is...
• Re: old songs with buses...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 21:58:30 EDT
  ...Baseball cards poked in his spokes, his boots in oil he's patiently soaked The roadside attendant nervously jokes as the angel's tires...
• Re: clutch linkage problems/hard into 1st&2nd
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 09:44:17 -0800
  ...cleaned it > up(what a mess)and put a new rubber boot on it, and > although it runs fine in all gears(no noises...
• Re: E-bay Scam Trend (Caveat emptor)
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 07:46:39 -0700
  ...highest bidder to >sell at an inflated price (off-line to boot) How do you know that these persons bid against themselves? Unless someone...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Art Beutler
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 20:52:55 -0700
  ...Also, if there is no obvious cause of failure (ie damaged boot) of the bad CV joint, can the others be expected to last...
• Re: Bucking - Vanagon syndrome?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 02:05:10 +0000
  Check the intake boot for tears. Chris DeLong Fine Tuning 206.522.5503 www.finetuningperformance.com Seattle, WA USA >From: Warren Lail <wlail@OU...
• Re: This is the real deal-----US Government surplus auction---NVC
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 16:40:55 -0700
  ...Lots of >>other not so interesting stuff is also avaliable right near your >>home, and mine.From generators to combat boots.Only your >>imagination...
• Re: Timing belt - Subie engines
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:35:09 -0400
  ...I would rather change a timing belt on one of our conversions, or a Bostig, than change a CV boot on the front of...
• Re: The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 07:39:46 -0500
  ...to retrofit these to your transaxle and > enjoy > no more broken boots, vibration or repacking with that awful moly > grease. > They look pretty cool...
• Re: Westy cabinet use
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:41:40 -0800
  ...camera & lenses (in cases), shoes & boots (only when traveling because long-term heat can delaminate expensive hiking boot soles-as experience showed us) > >SMALL...
• Re: Roaring sound
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Mon, 11 Aug 1997 07:34:52 8
  ...Also, make sure that the rubber boot covering the CV's is regularly inspected. A tear in the CV boot (and they *do* tear...
• Re: third brake light and curious
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:32:36 -0600
  ...a single wire snaked into the hatch thru the same rubber boot > that the wiring for the rear defroster uses. �Grounds at the mounting...
• Re: :) Water 'n' Diesels. Welcome to vEnnis.
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 01:07:12 GMT
  ...clare, ireland - - 'ever see "Das Boot"? ... yeah, a film about my T4. A U-wagen.' - "I met someone who looks a lot like you...
• Re: black smoke
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Mon, 22 Feb 1999 23:36:23 -0600
  ...Dan Hall "Das Boot" 86 Wolfsburg(poptop-no kitchen) ---------- From: Lee Tucker[SMTP:tucker@SPIRITONE.COM] Sent: Monday, February 22, 1999 10:29 AM...
• 13th Annual Twin Cities Volkswagen Club Bug-In
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Thu, 6 May 1999 19:08:56 EDT
  ...There will be swap spaces, dealer booths, displays, food, drink, and a photographer from Hot VWs to take pictures of the show cars. I...
• No stalling @ idle/low rpms
  Historical mailing list - Gina
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 15:59:11 -0400
  ...Check the angled connecting boot (appx 3'' diameter) between the AFM and throttle body. It's easy enough to get off - attaches with 2...
• 89 syncro gl weekender 4sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael Jones
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 11:29:11 EST
  ...studs on rear wheels, 40k on new tranny, CV joints and boots on front wheels, battery and electrical work and more, exhaust last year...
• Re: tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 06:26:28 -0500
  ...Most CV boot kits come with new hardware. The 12 points are less likely to strip out. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: The Subtle Joys of Busdom
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 11:24:11 -0800
  ...Especially the tattooed, pierced type with sh*t > kicker boots. *Yow* > > Are VW buses really such chick magnets (pardon the expression, ladies) ? > > Sigh. Some...
• Heater Hose Failure.....now piecing it together
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 14:13:52 -0400
  ...the metal pipes, the heater hoses) was rubbing on the CV boot and has rubbed through. I HOPE that's the only hole in...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 14:48:08 -0700
  ...alistair On 2013-07-08, at 2:38 PM, James Felder wrote: > You pull back on the rubber boot, twist out the holder and...
• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:26:50 -0400
  ...The boot covers the exposed end of the clip - > to start I just lift the clip up and press it onto the alternator B...
• Re: Middle Seat Graveyard
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:18:36 -0400
  ...And Cozy for 2 ta'boot. Dan in NY Westies @ Watkins Glen Oct 8,9,10 http://www.westies-at-watkins.org/ > I'm...
• leaking power steering rack pinion shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Tue, 25 May 2010 12:24:44 -0400
  ...this seal, possibly without removing the steering rack? One of the boots was always a bit wet so its likely that the rack is...
• Re: Okay, How Cold Is It? Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:45:00 -0600
  ...But, all Alaskans knew - and I'm sure others in the Frozen North Country - knew - keep that parka and those boots in the car...
• Re: Standard to automatic?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:31:35 -0700
  ...the wheels hit the road and gets better gas mileage to boot. The auto transmission is limited by the fact that 1) it's...
• Re: Squeaking from front end (spare tire?) of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 13:27:50 -0700
  ...I will occasionally massage, like accumassage, boots in an attempt to distribute the grease better in CV's and ball joints, plus, maybe that...
• Whalies!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 20:22:30 -0700
  ...but with enviable views of it all, comfortable as hell to boot...in our new, and most beloved(although still that pukey "ivory") 1981...
• [Fwd: Web Site Bandwidth Usage] Syncro.org getting the boot
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 13:03:19 -0800
  The web police have caught up with me. This is the third warning in a 2 weeks. They say over 3000 hits a day...
• Re: my vanagon sob story
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 20:43:02 EST
  ...within the first >year i have sank another $5,000 into the car (rear >brakes, recharge ac, new ecu, repack rear cv boots, >tune...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 08:07:09 -0400
  ...I've found anti-sway bushes, tie rod and ball > joint replacement bootees in urethane. Does anyone on the list know of other > Vanagon...
• Re: Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 16:53:43 -0500
  ...and lower ball joints, the tie rod ends, the > steering rack boots (lube the rack as much as possible). Unless the strut > rod bushings...
• AA Trans back from vacation..what frey did I miss???
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 12:24:44 -0800
  ...especially since I am a middle of the road Methodist and 3/4 Scandinavian to boot. Always glad for the free advertising though...:), No...
• Re: Vanagon Anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 12:10:32 -0700
  ...looks > factory. > > It has the WBX trans and shift rod to boot. > > Robert > > 1982 Westfalia > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- Joel Walker <jwalker17@earthlink.net> wrote: > > > > 1/82 WV27G0255CH070810...
• Re: Who wants a Tornado Red Carat!?!? CHEEP!
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:56:59 -0800
  ...As a matter of fact, my T3 just rolled out of the paint booth the other day: http://tinyurl.com/3ay4qr See... I hate...
• Re: Vredestein tires (was Verettastine - Tires?)
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Sat, 18 May 2002 19:07:38 -0700
  ...tyres, but also produces other rubber products such as bicycle tyres, boots, recycled rubbers and rubber sealing systems. One of Vredestein's key strategies...
• Re: A pesky air leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:48:55 -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...
• Re: Gowesty transmission - Any reviews?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:32:43 -0600
  ...How do you like yours? Miguel On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 9:09 AM, dahn van laarz <bootlvr@hotmail.com> wrote: > We've...
• Mazda model badges for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 15:00:50 +0100
  ...These are the badges which appear on the trunk(boot) lid and indicate make, model amd engine type. They are often of a quality...
• Re: Redline:CV-2 High temp. CV grease
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 19:45:51 +0000
  ...were new ~ 180k km ago, and have had NO maintenance since. Boots (Lobro also) were still fine - slight cracks in the outer one. Outer...
• Re: speed & acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Gale
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 09:21:53 -0500
  ...Durnik normally accelerates out of a toll booth such that he reaches 60-65 within 2 tenths of a mile. 4000 rpm=>70mph. And...
• Cross Country
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 22:05:38 PST
  ...The mechanic in Atlanta apparently had fits getting things unbolted so he could put a new CV boot on, and had to build a...
• Re: wake up call
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 22:48:20 -0500
  ...candidate for an engine swap that will really give it a boot in the butt! There's lots of info available on this list...
• Re: 1.9L bogging down on acceleration when hot..anyone ideas???
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 20:25:56 -0500
  ...I replaced all the little hoses and also found a tear in one of the folds of the throttle body rubber boot (had to...