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• Blessed silence
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 17 Oct 95 12:55:32 EDT
  ...While I Was In There I replaced the upper ball joint as it had a bad boot although it still felt pretty tight. In...
• Castrol Syntec grease/CVs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 17:23:09 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Then smother in cheaper grease and pack the boots with more. This keeps the good stuff from spinning off/protected from water leaks. from...
• How to get big 12" brakes to fit on Syncros
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 09:51:51 EST
  ...While he had my 16" front-end taken apart for CV boot replacement. We undertook some "archeological research" as John put it. I wanted...
• Engine dies update
  Historical mailing list - Stephen M Canapp
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 13:15:01 -0500
  ...When you pull the connection apart you will see one male and one female connector, but I got curious and peeled the boot back...
• Engine dies update
  Historical mailing list - Stephen M Canapp
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 13:15:01 -0500
  ...When you pull the connection apart you will see one male and one female connector, but I got curious and peeled the boot back...
• Re: sliding window lock
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Wed, 22 May 2002 22:49:23 -0700
  ...good luck, Dan Hall '86 Westy Wolfsburger "Das Boot" ----- Original Message ----- From: Earl J Smith To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Wednesday, May 22...
• lower o-rings
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 08:50:15 -0700
  ...is coming apart as well as the front drive shafts for boot replacement. one step closer to actually driving this syncro. then I can...
• Re: Advice for a long road trip
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 22:33:45 -0700
  ...Tell them to use a needle, but not to make a hole in the boot. One can inject extra grease by sliding a small...
• diff lock shaft madness (syncro)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 May 1995 10:42:57 -0400
  ...But the spare one did not have the rubber seals/boots that go between the vacume servo and the diff and the original seals...
• Re: A Proposal re Paypal free money.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 8 May 2000 08:13:00 -0700
  ...But paypal gets exactly what it > wants through the referral program, and > extra group exposure to boot, and > interest in who wins the raffel...
• Re: Let's not let this happen again if we can
  Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 19:04:06 EDT
  ...the know universe or if the only human contact you've had for days is toll booth attendants and fast food counter help. Blitz
• scrapyards as resource
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 May 2002 08:48:17 -0700
  ...Stan (the list one) is right about clothes to wear, and wear gloves and boots. Also bring cash, better deal that way. Alistair -- '82...
• Re: [vanagon] Any climbers out there?
  Historical mailing list - Miller, Ryan
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 08:48:25 -0700
  ...5.10 zlippers > > are brand new and the > > Ice Climbing/Mountaineering Boots have been used > > less than five times. > > I'll have some VW...
• Re: Major Oil Leak!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:05:38 -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...
• Cutting bumpstops on lowered 88 2wd Doka with H&R springs
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:58:09 -0700
  ...Takes the sleeve/boot off. Note that there are 5 disc-like rings on top of the sleeve. Those are your bump stops. I...
• Dimensionally challenged - How big is that Westy in the window?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 23:51:55 -0300
  ...commute of either vehicle who are sufficiently competent to be my boots and photographer on the ground. I have RORO quotes to ship either...
• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:24:37 -0700
  ...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: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 22 May 2011 16:18:43 -0700
  ...What would be one worth to a vanagon person ? I have two .. ( complete, with rubber boot, etc. ) I would maybe sell one. Scott www...
• Re: Transaxle Trouble 3rd & 4th - Away from Home
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 23 May 2009 18:55:54 -0700
  ...it needs a rebuild as its likely just plain tired to boot.. Seldom is there a shifter issue with those symptoms unfortunately.. Call me...
• Source for pop-top seals and canvas
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Thu, 04 Jan 96 06:54:37 -0500
  ...Pre '68 $48; '68-present $69 (pop-top); '68-present $22 (luggage rack) CANVAS TOPS (Boots): '64-'67 $135; '68-'73 $202; '74-'79...
• Re: heads - anti-corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 22:44:16 -0800
  ...It makes aluminum amazingly corrosion resistant, hardens > the surface, repels about anything and is wear resistant to boot. I've used > it in several...
• For Sale?
  Historical mailing list - Jason & Laura Cornfeld
  Sun, 2 May 1999 21:26:42 -0600
  ...850 Miles on head Job. =) Running great! I got the Air Boot fised too!! Runnin Fine! Which makes me happy as if I dont...
• Re: Millenium Viruses
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 13:32:22 -0500
  ...I'm about 95% certain I'll > >> have no problem booting up on 1/1/2000, but that 5% uncertainty will > serve > >> to keep...
• Re: Generation Span of the list
  Historical mailing list - Carol Sussman
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 03:39:40 -0500
  ...You can too make bootleg turns in a fwd car. But rwd is more fun. Owned a couple of 240 series Volvos; current daily...
• Re: High Idle, Setting the timing
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 01:35:48 -0500
  ...Especially check the throttle intake boot for leakage. Laurence Smith Hamilton, ON 90 Westy (fanumbos) > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List > [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: rotating cvs and axles from left to right
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 14 May 2002 17:59:43 -0700
  ...i am sure this goes with out saying but, i > > would replace any boots that look worn as this is what keeps the dirt...
• Re: New WISHBONE bushings and strange "lunk" noises
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 06:33:34 -0700
  ...specialist" Hey Thanks for reading this far, also the lower balljoint boot is rotted an split open and Ive got a new ball joint...
• Clutch Hydraulic Questions...
  Historical mailing list - Brian
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 20:01:42 -0800
  ...I noticed that at the base of the steering column, where the black boot covers the shaft going thru the floor, that it was...
• Re: Cell Phone and the Internet
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Wed, 4 May 2005 19:31:28 EDT
  ...Maybe I can hook up my lap top to boot! After giving all of the posts thought, consideration and meditation, And after thinking back...
• Re: Needed: Rear right CV axle '87 Vanagon 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 23:22:04 -0400
  ...Fresh boots as well if they're torn. Very straight forward and common vanagon thing. New or rebuilt axles are available though. -craig On...
• Re: The continuing saga, stuck in Tucumcari
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 22:54:25 -0700
  ...You can simply remove the breather tube from the intake boot and spray the starter fluid into the intake system there. Oh yeah - you...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Freeplay
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Sat, 10 Jun 2006 19:44:36 -0600
  ...On the plus side, I did get a closeup look at the inner CV joint boot which has split. That also happened on this...
• Re: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 03:06:04 -0600
  ...testing of the 2.1 air meter alone then added the boot and the >>> lower part of the air filter box guess what the...
• Re: Syncro water proofing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 15:18:10 EDT
  ...209A Screening Ring (is what it's called in the fiche). Boot looks really funky in the fiche diagram. The coil also used one...
• Re: Bumper Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 21 May 2002 01:05:15 -0500
  ...WEBTV.NET writes: > > > > Jeff it may be your house, your phone booth, which you have paid > for, > > and in your toilet, --but get the...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 21:41:33 -0700
  ...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: still not starting..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 17:34:06 -0600
  ...To the point that it blew one of the intake pipe boots > off the > > pipe. White smoke from the exhaust, and from the intake...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 11:01:40 -0500
  ...200 bucks. � what he said, Dan Hall '86 Westy Weekender "Das Boot" � � ----- Original Message ----- From: Fredrich Hesterberg To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Friday...
• Re: Power Steering Boots
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 06:55:55 EST
  In a message dated 27/01/2005 2:18:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: You don't need loc...
• '82 Westy diesel-to-gas w/ rebuilt trans! $5000 (Portland, OR)
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 10:05:32 -0700
  ...I've done lots of little things to prepare for sale, like replace the windshield, both steering rack boots, tie-rod ends, bumper end...
• Re: Mr. Buddy propane heaters on sale @ Home Depot
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 22:15:59 -0600
  ...BUT, I always took my parky along with me in the car - and my Sorel boots. Damn foolish not to do so. Been more...
• Re: Hesitation - temp 2 FIX Done Revise - Computer Resetting?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:33:34 -0400
  ...1/8" or the runner > tubing that hides under the runner boots. chamfered and cleaned > everything up and it slips in and fits perfect...
• Trailer Hitches For Vanagon Class III Found
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Apr 1995 09:02:19 -0500
  ...I play a game when I visit him which is to show him odd random rubber boots and little nuts and bolts and other...
• Re: Hijacked thread..Your 2.3 GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:09:24 -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: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 15:36:33 -0500
  ...My CV boot had a hole in it the shop could not find but a > VW friend answering a unrelated question noticed grease splatter...
• Re: Blow cv joint on 97 heading for Bend
  Historical mailing list - Jvk
  Sat, 8 Aug 2015 13:02:24 -0700
  ...Inject lots of grease through the rubber boot. Massage it some. See if that doesn't buy you a lot of miles. When I...
• Re: Van stopped running
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:06:53 -0400
  ...Check for silly stuff like the air flow meter boot falling off! Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:58:29 -0700
  ...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: Boat On Bus
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:25:33 -0700
  ...canoecart.html I am sure you can get ideas for the Bootle Bumtrinket. alistair On 12-Jul-10, at 7:02 AM, Mike Rocket...
• Re: another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:58:02 -0400
  ...It sounds as though you need to milk the boot back down the piston shaft until it's no longer pulling on the piston...
• Re: Selling EIGHT Corvairs, cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Wed, 15 May 1996 20:35:37 -0700
  ...I've never even looked inside the boot of a Corvair. I know that this isn't a bus question, but, will a Corvair...
• Re: Warnout Syncro CV joint WTB !!!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 16:58:20 -0700
  ...these but if you've checked prices of outer >> joints and boots along with the labor to do the job you know this is...
• Re: Vanagon in Rough Neighborhood -precautions?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 01:31:09 -0600
  ...Dan "AM Radio" Hall PS Das Boot is still in drydock. It took the FLAPS at N*P* 5 days to tell me that...
• vrus warning does anyone know if this is real?
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 19:54:08 -0800
  ...Your computer will not be able to boot up. > >
• Re: Bus Depot Shipping?...Was "order line?"
  Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
  Fri, 3 May 2002 12:34:41 -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...
• Hello World! - 1984 Westfalia in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Angrisani
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 14:21:52 EDT
  ...During the tune-up I discovered an oil-soaked, cracked intake boot and a gushing o-ring at the base of the breather housing...
• Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:56:03 -0400
  ...There's a little rubber boot that covers the switch button and the button was stuck behind it. Jeff Warner Galloway, OH VW Stuff...
• Re: 88 CV joint noise
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 21:29:03 -0500
  ...Recommend Lobro CV kits, which will include 1 CV, the proper CV grease, new bolts, and new rubber boot. Cost is between $50-60...
• Re: Solvent / Chemical Guru needed - Sikaflex-227 removal
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 01:48:07 -0400
  ...i know it worked for sticking pilots boots to the floor in F16's during vietnam :). jonathan On Mon, 13 Sep 2004, Alistair Bell...
• Re: Sounds Like a Bad CV joint?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 18:13:38 -0700
  ...described from Friday. > > I had not seen any rips on the boots. > > 1) ANY chance a brake pad could cause the same? > 2) Does...