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• Re: Vanagon sound system question (sorry no discussion of freedom of speech)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 21:30:35 -0600
  ...The passive >crossover is mounted in a bad spot and gets booted every now and then. The >mid bass driver is fine where it...
• The wire harness becomes brittle
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 13:18:59 -0800
  ...so first I want to clean up the newer one change boots for the fi & there are 3 or 4 wire that are bit...
• Re: tie rod removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:24:36 -0500
  ...This prevents the tie rod from coming loose inside the boot, where it can't be inspected. To remove the tie rod end, take...
• Re: Van in Bike Event Ad
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 17 May 2008 10:05:08 -0700
  At the Interbike trade show several years ago my company's booth was opposite Rocky Mountain's on one aisle. After show hours one...
• Re: CV joints...condition?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:34:36 -0800
  ...I have read that in a > pinch, one can "slip in" some lube under the small end of the boot > (possibly motorcycle chain oil...
• Re: Vanagon Investments
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:47:56 -0500
  ...It's also a whole lot easier to repair, and needs less repairs to boot than the 90, with its complex electronics and power...
• Re: 1.9L bogging down on acceleration when hot..anyone ideas???
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 14:24:24 EST
  ...After I got the TPS operational I still got the stumble/bogging occasionally and noticed that the intake boot was loose. Once tightened everything...
• Re: Transmission (transaxle) Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 26 Mar 2016 13:03:53 -0700
  ...Could cause rub marks on the axles from the boots too..... There is always tranny oil at the back of the blue cap, that...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:01:56 -0700
  The boot goes on after the joint is pressed in. Rob At 1/9/2013 03:33 PM, neil n wrote: >I could have...
• Re: rear defogger wiring question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 00:07:09 -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: PS Fluid Capacity
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:59:23 -0500
  ...In the vehicle - repack at with needle grease gun into the boot. CV's - 50,000 - Remove, clean, inspect, repack I have been running...
• Re: 1980 Vanagon Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 03 May 1996 09:56:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Not only do you guarantee shutting it off when you remove the key, but you get rid of that MISERABLE buzzer to boot. A...
• RE: HE LIVES!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 11:19:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Are your intake manifold gaskets OK where the intakes bolt to the cylinder heads? If you have a dual-port engine, are the boots...
• Re: Knocking sound going over bumps
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 11:42:22 -0700
  ...it due most likely to a slight tear in the protecting boot. I removed the bolt (or pin - it doesn't have any threads...
• Re: Catalytic heaters
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 13:16:06 EST
  ...like a SOB, but did get hot enough to melt your boots. This type of heater works great for winter driving, but may not...
• First my cat, now my Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 15:36:41 -0500
  ...to do less than a day's worth of work (new boots on the tie rods, replace a coolant hose, and try to increase...
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:46:07 -0800
  ...Keep all the electrical terms clean with boot seals in order, particularly the main battery cables, both ends. Dirt and crud will allow micro...
• Re: UPS to Canada
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 18:03:10 -0600
  ...I had a 20 dollar pair of > boots shipped up here via UPS, and they charged me 22 dollars in brokerage > fees to get...
• Re: Aircooled Westy - fuel problems?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 10:04:54 -0800
  ...To boot, he has the bottom >cooling tins removed (I already scolded him on that one). Okay if there was an O2 sensor there...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Wed, 19 May 2004 21:30:29 -0700
  ...the way down to the crank with new fuel injectors to boot. It ran like a top! it did not do better than 17...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 20:58:07 -0800
  ...Every time I change my oil I do checks, like CV boots, oil leaks, ball joints, tie rods. I don't keep the motors...
• Re: Knocking noise
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 10:56:43 -0500
  ...Here is my 2 complete section on CV's http://www.benplace.com/cv_boot_anatomy.htm http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance...
• Re: Vanagondalism
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 15:55:58 -0500
  ...If he opened the dump valve, he > wouldn't have needed a siphon hose, but he could have used some rubber > boots, especially if...
• Re: Mouse Attack!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:28:20 -0600
  ...battery box cable entry if its grommet is worn, the shifter boot area, the rubber grommet that may be missing under the closet area...
• Re: Stereo Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:22:47 -0800
  ...All the bells and whistles you >could want and a low price to boot ! And, fits in the Vanagon like a glove ! > >Cheers, > >Frank...
• Re: [NVC] VW warranty scam
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 18:13:07 -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: Test
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 09:41:38 -0800
  ...you have one) for 2 minutes and turn them back ON. - Boot up your computer On Tue, Nov 8, 2022 at 9:33 AM...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 06:56:22 -0800
  ...AND, where I live and work we have corrosion from the lovely Ontario climate to boot ! Make sure the original wiring is as it...
• Re: Toronto or bust--LVC
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:11:49 -0800
  ...my going there) is welcome to stop by the > American Pavilion Booth 378, Toronto International Cenre, Hall 5 6900 > Airport Road. There is a...
• Re: water in the rear hatch door
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:05:10 -0400
  What about the rubber boots covering wires at top and to either side of the hatch. Are those intact? Hth Tony Sent from my...
• Change the sssstats Joel.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jan 1996 17:23:36 -0800
  ...While I need a diesel Vanagon like I need a size 11 boot up my butt, these vehicles are the easiest of all to...
• [Friday] Adjusted cylinder Index! I love MINNESOTA!
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 11:27:56 -0500
  ...H�sker D� and Replacements records in >your record collection, with bootlegs counting double. >Thanks to this by-law, my ACI (adjusted cylinder >index...
• South African van SMOKED front turn signals install tips....
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 12:23:39 EST
  ...put the booty back on and its a snug fit. speaking about snug fits, i have the Projektzwo lower fogs/turn signal bezel setup...
• Re: [WetWesties] MICE: points of ingress in cab area?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 10:47:06 -0700
  the boot at bottom of steering column sink drain (lost the foam gasket? ditto with tank drain Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to gas...
• 85 vanagon GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 20:17:58 -0500
  ...injector seals New fuel pump and filter new air filter and boot very good interior with all seats in good shape the bad: O2...
• Re: Throttle cable repair-any ideas before replacement?
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:30:24 -0800
  ...While changing out the boot on the engine end of my 1990 Westy's throttle cable the cable frayed down to the last metal...
• Re: Would like some advice, re: clutch release bearing
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:23:23 -0600
  ...It is a convenient time to replace a torn CV boot, and the slave cylinder erupted while the van was just sitting in the...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 22:37:31 -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: gimmie some opinions
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Mon, 24 Oct 1994 21:57:47 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Brake lines; CV joint, ball joint, and tie rod end boots; the foam seals in the front end air intake; etc.; etc. should all...
• Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 18:12:01 -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: Neil's motor..
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:16:38 -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...
• Power steering update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 8 Apr 2019 12:52:05 -0400
  ...see much on the ground under the front of the bus. Boots might be showing fluid leaking. My VW skilled friend suggests I should...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 00:35:31 -0500
  ...Ohio antique mall was fairly boring until I hit a huge booth full of tools and the $5 find that is now living under...
• Re: Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:38:16 -0500
  ...So far as food in the refrigerator, if the refrigerator is working, then the food is cold, and inside the box to boot. I...
• Re: How I Prepare For Road Trip vs How She Prepares For Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:46:28 -0700
  ...I > rebuilt the CV's, rebuilt the rear shift rod with all new > parts...boots, etc, installed a new clutch, TO Bearing, etc., new...
• Syncro in snowstorm
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 21:54:30 -0800
  ...With six people, bags, boots, empty bottles inside and skis on the back (across on the Paulchen rack) we still had room for more...
• Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft-REPORT
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 07:14:57 -0800
  ...Hanlon" wrote: > Listees, > > In the process of replacing a torn CV joint boot, I have removed the > half shaft from the rear suspension. I...
• Re: Diesel head bolt torque, Cofap rings
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 11:57:05 -0700
  ...I also put a Cofap upper balljoint on my '88 Westy, and the boot split within a year. In this case, I think it...
• Re: speaker suggestions for the front doors?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hubbard
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 12:21:37 -0400
  ...I think this high location is good for acoustics, and boots, packages or knees do not hit the speakers. Besides, I NEED that map...
• Re: Strange Idle
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:51:01 -0500
  ...When you replaced the AFM did you pull the boot between it and the throttle body and check for cracks? Air leaks here (or...
• Re: Bad Valve
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Mon, 2 May 2005 13:36:21 EDT
  ...valve - air will come out the intake system = remove air intake boot and hand open the throttle to test this area // Rings bad and...
• 82 Westy, Hesitant acceleration, in spots
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:02:23 -0700
  ...In preparation for that I had completely sealed the intake boot and all the other standard tune up specs. Plugs, wire, cap rotor, oil...
• Re: end of camping season????
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:57:52 -0400
  ...I found this to be unavoidable since our hiking boots would get covered with snow and freeze. We would take the boots inside the...
• Re: New 5x112 Wheels from EMPI
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 14:41:58 -0700
  ...and had a booth at the show. Big crowd around his booth and people were spending the bucks with him (his first time there...
• Re: Q.about Front Syncro Axle Removal (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 16:35:00 PST
  ...did get one torn boot replace at a local shop and >they charged me about $150 to do one booty. If this is >an...
• Re: grease on axek
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 2 Oct 2023 07:29:03 -0700
  ...And usually I get your > posts. > > Can you send the details of the issue and the question again? > > Is this a failed boot? Or...
• Re: Toronto or bust--LVC
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Wed, 18 Feb 2015 07:14:39 -0500
  ...my going there) is welcome to stop by the > American Pavilion Booth 378, Toronto International Cenre, Hall 5 6900 > Airport Road. There is a...
• Re: Etka manual - Now ETKA for Mac?
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Wed, 2 Jan 2013 11:00:15 -0500
  ...OS/X comes with Bootcamp which will allow you to partition the HD and install Windows in the extra partition. I haven't used...
• Just got some more parts from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:12:12 -0500
  ...79 Socket for Front Turn Signal- 171953053A- $19.08 Shift Linkage Boot for 80-83.5 Vanagon- 251711167A- $19.95 (I have four of...
• Re: Distributor/Spark Plug die-electric grease
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:04:59 -0700
  ...A thin coat on the insides of the wire boots will create a bit of a barrier to corrosion/gunk and help you get...