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• Re: Tie Rods
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:19:11 -0800
  If you haven't already done so, pull boot away from rack. Is the nut tight and "locked" in place? (see pic) Looking up...
• Re: Alternative Instrumentation
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 10:48:45 -0800
  ...To boot, it's >>programmable in Basic and it's about the size of a business card. > > >Huh? Wha? Where can I get one...
• If you've replaced your CV joints--please read
  Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
  Sat, 15 Feb 97 21:37:16 -0500
  ...Dealer said my main problem was that I used hose clamps to attach the boot to the shaft. He seemed to think that the...
• Re: Amended Webber question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 16:11:14 -0500
  ...One of the main reasons some cars today are running around with 400HP and still passing emissions tests and getting 20mpg to boot is...
• Re: potential hydraulic mounts for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 02:22:31 EST
  ...2.0 to 2.3L thumper and a hot turbo to boot. Now the Toyota Camry is a long, slender, pricey unit I haven...
• Re: Noise from rear...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Feb 2004 15:43:53 -0600
  ...and at a local VW parts place ($57 including a new boot. No > estimate on competition labor yet.) My choice if that is what...
• Re: This is the real deal-----US Government surplus auction---NVC
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 22:20:46 -0500
  ...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: Vanagon Anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 14:47:35 -0500
  ...looks >> factory. >> >> It has the WBX trans and shift rod to boot. >> >> Robert >> >> 1982 Westfalia >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> --- Joel Walker <jwalker17@earthlink.net> wrote: >> >>>> 1/82 WV27G0255CH070810...
• Removing heater fan from alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:04:25 -0400
  ...plastic fan housing and fan for the alternator, and the rubber boot for the fan housing to the body. Still need one more accordion...
• Re: I4 Engine conversion - german diesel parts source
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 26 May 2008 19:48:13 -0700
  ...A chunk of the air intake boot from the Dodge Caravan air filter > box, (which I had already cut up) made a nice "insulator...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 18:17:02 -0500
  ...a little. > ( having the boot clear off while you sort through this, over several > drives if neccessary , helps .boot completely removed. Just unscrew the...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:30:04 -0500
  ...That is good info to know about the connectors, boots and such but I don't understand the parking bulb holder. That is a...
• Re: Lower alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:05:02 -0400
  ...turning from the back. > > Pull off the airbox and the rubber boot, leaving a big cavity to work in. > A > 10 or 12 inch...
• Re: Manual Transmission Leaking at CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:16:10 -0400
  ...going on; let's hope it's just a worn seal.� Boots are definitely good all around, as are CV joints.� Taking it in...
• Re: Blasphemy, tires, and handling.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sat, 15 Apr 1995 18:25:27 -0700 (PDT)
  ...move some stuff and what First, your right, you should be booted off the list. ;p ---- Lot's of blah-blah exstolling the wonder...
• Re: CV Repair
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 10:45:17 -0300
  ...If the joint is making a slight tick noise while cornering, just repack it, using a new boot if torn. It is usually the...
• Re: Why has the list been so quiet lately/ 1.9TD
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 06:06:46 EST
  ...list been so quiet lately/ 1.9TD > Yea, RIGHT ! AND, to boot it's not even remotely relevant any longer. I woke up this...
• Re: more vanagon parts For sale (best offers)
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:31:56 -0700
  ...locks w/ keys, doorlocks w/ keys -gloveboxes, front door pockets, shift boots, e-brake covers, sunvisors, map lights, seatbelts, bunches of other misc interior...
• ebay vanagon report item=1837094347
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 11:56:27 -0700
  ...rear blower is history A/C no cold air decent cv boots broken overhead A/C cover where bolts go into roof cracked windshield...
• Re: Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item# 2467602
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 19:45:42 -0600
  ...think he'd come looking for us??? Jack boots and all? DM&FS At 05:47 AM 3/17/2004, Frank Condelli wrote: >In...
• Re: drilling out axle bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 09:50:58 -0800
  ...I used a razor blade to cut off the rubber CV boot which gives you a lot more room to work in there. I...
• Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 00:00:30 -0600
  ...12point) > >Anyways, I took apart the offending axle and found perfect boots, perfect >grease and good looking metal every where! Actually these axle was...
• Re: knocking noise from rear
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:38:28 -0800
  ...CV's don't have any play in them and their boots are all good. My muffler has some internal welds that are shot...
• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 11 May 2008 21:57:39 EDT
  ...I have ALWAYS replaced these boot by removing the tie rod > from the rack Not sure what you mean here? How does one remove...
• Re: found some hidden vacuum leaks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 20:33:52 -0500
  ...The Rubber boot between the AFM and throttle assembly can leak in 2 areas. First , at the 45 degree bend on the bottom where...
• Re: Paint job pricing
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 16:44:15 -0400
  ...My VW was in his paint booth inside his very-locked shop. Rarely did a vehicle move on the lot. > So, I now have...
• Re: Starter removal???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 19:31:49 -0500
  ...Now we're ready to head south for the winter. > > Thanks, BobC > > > > Just remove the air flow meter boot and use an open end...
• 1st gear shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 09:28:53 -0700
  ...engine off and slightly loosen the 2 bolts under the shift boot and knock the shifter towards the steering wheel to try to get...
• MUST SELL, Reduced 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 14:41:47 -0500
  ...Within last 2 years - battery, tune up, coil, all filters, master cylinder, head replaced, clutch, CV's repacked, steeing boot, coolant flush and fill...
• Re: Another Wiring Harness Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 21:42:57 -0600
  ...I believe that some volks have installed it inside the AFM, although most hide it inside the boot of the connector, like I did...
• Re: Sorry about the error on 1.9l intake boot
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 16:57:15 -0800
  > > > I see no reason here to have Diogenes snuff out his lantern. > > > You're killing me here. Who is Diogenes? What happens if he...
• Auto accelerator repair
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:56:56 -0400
  ...A warning to others, lube this and make sure the rubber boot is intact over the end of the cable. More bread$$... for the...
• Re: vin info request ... last one
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 May 2007 09:31:48 -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: Auto Trans: Upshifting later, per GTA?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 15:09:37 -0700
  ...from trying to drive with something like a downhill ski boot on. you could do this .. or I could, or someone could.. change the...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:41:27 +0000
  ...I had my mechanic replace the boots and repack the grease last month at 222K miles. Before that it was in 2015 at 199K...
• 88 Vanagon with Power Windows, No Power to Switches - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:44:15 -0800
  <<The rubber boot should just be able to pushed off. The broken wire probably does >NOT< have broken insulation, so you won't be...
• Easy CV joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 08:24:09 -0400
  ...Got a nice new CV joint and boot kit from Bus Depot which installed perfectly. Used the cheap blue nitrile gloves from harbor Freight...
• Using LED's as dash lights
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:38:43 -0700
  ...you can work it into some sort of Goth decor, to boot! Oh, and one other thing - - if you don't like the focused...
• Warm Idle Racing
  Historical mailing list - Robert J Ardo
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 00:40:37 -0700
  ...I've checked the boots between the throttle body and the air flapper gizmo. Any suggestions at all would be appreciated.... Thanks RJ Ardo...
• Re: Lubing clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 07:56:16 -0400
  ...Minimal work > to make everything feel a little better. > > Also if you do the shifter, lift the boot inside the cab and throw some...
• Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#237685424:VW,AUDI,PORSC...
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 11:53:13 -0700
  ...It's simply buyer beware! I have on auction, right now, a pair of Wolverine steel toe work boots that are brand new, still...
• Re: Used Vanagon Parts: Canada to US
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:56:07 -0400
  ...find that simply explaining to the US border officer in the > booth that you were transporting "antique" used parts to a person in > the...
• Re: c.v. joint removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:55:58 -0500
  ...80 ail cooled / manuel trans that the driver side out board boot > is torn. I noticed this when I removed the engine for a...
• Re: Nearly creamed by a Syncro AW
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:40:22 -0800
  I reckon that if you willingly take on an animal named after a mountain range and with 'great' in front of it to boot...
• Re: FS: '84 camper in VA
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:20:18 -0700
  ...Did you camp and First Landing, over off > General Booth or > down towards Sandbridge? Hope you weren't here for > surf as Sat was...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:31:50 -0600
  ...It's cheap and small. > > For serious traveling, a complete axle, cv joints, and boots ready to > go in. > > With this, only a catastrophic...
• Re: Mellow Yellow got hitted (another update)
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:24:40 -0700
  ...The van already had been there once in March after the split steering rack boots had been replaced. When I called to make the...
• Re: Interesting Vanagon Paint Schemes
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:55:12 -0500
  ...progressing nicely; �Looks like it will >> be heading into the paint booth in the next week or so. �While it tend >> to be a...
• Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:43:07 -0700
  ...The XZN has sharper corners to resist rounding. >> >> Here is the CV tool version, the longer thin shank helps >> clear the CV >> boot on...
• Re: Occasional Rough Running '86
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Nov 94 20:10:02 MST
  ...Pulled the rubber boot off the connector to the meter to see if perhaps one of the wires had broken. That was when I...
• Re: Strange Noise Fixed, I think
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 12:29:29 -0800
  ...To boot, the motor runs better than it >**ever has. I'm just amazed!!!! > >Well, I may give it a try. Do you suppose...
• Re: CV lube helper
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 10:48:11 -0500
  ...There is also >the chance that a thinner tie wrap could cut the rubber boot. You would >need to find a black tie wrap...
• Re: Bras 'n things (Freitag) / Vibrations, usual suspects
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Sun, 2 May 1999 15:11:57 -0700
  ...Picked up a grease gun and needle attachment enroute to Port Hardy and got the grease under the front CV boots. Still no change...
• Re: A Fantastic Find at Canadian Tire!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Pike
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 17:15:21 -0330
  ...Two lamp reflectors/enclosures (178 mm), 2 H4 bulbs, 2 high quality > boots. Instructions. > > The price: 89.00 CDN! Aprox $55.00 US! > My...
• Re: Shifter parts for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - adrian bertarelli
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 06:06:54 GMT
  ...Pull up the rubber boot at the end of your shifter and see if the parts are broken. Mine were completly shatered and i...
• Re: Brake whoas
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 22:10:33 -0500
  ...Any good reason to replace good joint just because the rubber boot is > torn? > Please, enlighten > Thanks > Leon > 85 Subwagen Westy > > -----Original Message----- > From...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed problem
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:26:43 -0800
  ...slave cylinder was going - I could see > drips and the rubber boot squished when squeezed. I > made an appointment with my trusted mechanic for...
• Re: Caught offside! - no Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 11:30:49 +0100
  ...Sparking plugs, Dynamos, > > Bonnets, Boots, Dampers and Cubby boxes over on this side of the > > pond, > > just to name a few. > > > > For those interested...
• Re: 80 westie height
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 19:58:34 -0700
  ...BC Ferries has recently "privatized" and has installed electronic sensors in most toll booths instead of the old chains or sticks. However the rate...
• Re: Salvage title
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 13:37:57 -0400
  ...was done (and had a zero-mile engine and trans to boot). So the salvage title itself is only one thing to consider, although...