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• Re: Ball Joints??????
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 21:49:38 -0700
  ...I don't hear any noise coming from any of them, but > the boots are tore on 3 out of the 4. > > Anybody hear...
• Re: Squeeky shifter and squeeky front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Michael Moery
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 18:26:30 -0800
  ...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: E-bay Scam Trend (Caveat emptor)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 22:15:07 -0400
  ...they win the then go the next highest bidder to >sell at an inflated price (off-line to boot) > >Jere >90 GL >88 GL
• Re: [Friday] Adjusted cylinder Index! I love MINNESOTA!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 12:24:13 -0700
  ...H�sker D� and Replacements records in > >your record collection, with bootlegs counting > double. > >Thanks to this by-law, my ACI (adjusted cylinder > >index...
• Re: hesitating when warm? - UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 2 May 2003 10:32:29 -0400
  ...Still no >improvement. > >I removed the boot from throttle body to AFM and checked for cracks and tears - none. I also >swapped the AFM...
• Re: Balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 12:44:20 -0500
  ...By shifter boot is loose which makes it >easy to lube from inside. > >-- Gnarlie > > >
• Re: just how COLD is it where u are.. - 3 here...w/ -35 WCF
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 13:22:08 -0800
  ...too. > Go easy > for the first mile or so, those CV boots are cold too. > > > > > > > Rob > > rob_b9@lycos.com > Now in western Washington...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Sat, 21 May 2011 09:30:05 -0400
  ...It > > sat in a paint booth since Halloween. It was started occasionally (so > > I've been told). > > > > Most years, I drive the van 12...
• Re: Plugging leaks in intake manifold
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:13:23 -0400
  ...Take a look at the thread "An Auxiliary Air Regulator > puzzle" from yesterday for the details. > > I have gaskets and boots and other bits...
• Re: NVC at all (computer question)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 13:00:10 -0500
  I use Ubuntu as well through a dual-boot set up. The other OS is Win 2000. :-o. Ubuntu rocks. It's very easy...
• Re: 86 2.1 L clunking noise under load
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:38:20 -0500
  ...3) Be sure you have no torn boots. An open boot will result in a CV wearing out quickly due to grit getting in...
• wild, racing idle... the solution pack
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sat, 3 Dec 2016 13:15:23 -0500
  ...clean it, inspect the rubber boot etc. BUT, before I work on the IACV, I want to check out the TRANSMISSION ID wire. (I...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:51:00 -0400
  ...rack. >> > >> > If I recall correctly, you just have to get the boot out of the way and >> > then simply twist the tie rod and...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:47:25 -0700
  ...tiny air intake leaks from TB, to > plenum, to intake runner boots, to the the heads. > > one MUST chase down any and all intake...
• Re: Thumping Noise - Wheel CV Joint Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 21:39:59 -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...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Nov 2009 - Special issue (#2009-981)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:29:54 -0500
  ...worth the money and I got them for a flatbed to boot. The motor in the Wolfie dropped dead on the way to a...
• FW: FS:'87 Syncro Westy, '86 Syncro, '83 Westy, Subaru 2.5L
  Historical mailing list - Meiborg, John R
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 12:09:06 -0800
  ...seam rust, > needs front outer CV (I have CV and new boot) $10,000 > > '86 Syncro GL, 147k miles, new heads 30k, A/C...
• FW: FS:'87 Syncro Westy, '86 Syncro, '83 Westy, Subaru 2.5L
  Historical mailing list - Meiborg, John R
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 09:52:53 -0800
  ...seam rust, > needs front outer CV (I have CV and new boot) $10,000 > > '86 Syncro GL, 147k miles, new heads 30k, A/C...
• Re: Problem with dealership service? Who to contact?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 09:29:45 -0500
  ...The intake boot at the throttle body was torn. I replaced it ($40.00) and the problem was solved! I wrote a letter to...
• Re: Westfaila Tent Question ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 22:44:31 -0400
  ...Good >news is that I got the whole enchilada for 100 bucks, CND to boot ! So >the tent needed three mouse holes patched but...
• Power window woes
  Historical mailing list - Penberthy, Thomas
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 12:14:33 -0800
  ...Opening the driver's side door, looking at the rubber boot which houses the wires for locks, windows, and mirror, I saw a slit...
• Re: sliding window lock
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 May 2002 00:49:24 -0500
  ...You'll need the info to reassemble. > > good luck, > Dan Hall > '86 Westy Wolfsburger > "Das Boot" > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Earl J Smith > To: vanagon...
• Re: Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 17:26:02 -0500
  ...I also put some dielectric gel around the boots when I >installed it to keep water out. > >I live about 100 yards from the...
• Bah, humbug
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 19:28:28 -0500
  ...The GoldBrick was in the shop for 4 months (waiting on parts, as I was having CV joint boots replaced, front hubs replaced, Big...
• Re: CV Joint Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:20:15 -0800
  ...everyone, > >> > > >> > I installed a new half-shaft (2 CV joints, 2 boots, and shaft) on the > >> > driver > >> > side of my differential on my 84...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 15 Feb 2025 22:16:52 +0000
  ...Another option was bootless pliable bushings from VC but I wanted to have boots. I did not use any lubrication on the Teflon bushings...
• Re: Power Steering Woes (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 19:42:57 -0800
  ...Bushing (4 required) - $2.65/each > > > 251 419 831A, Steering Rack Boot (2 required) - $8.85 > > > > > > Additionally, you should replace the PS filter (431...
• Mis-firing
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 13:05:12 -0700
  ...Mis-firing Look for the massive vacuum leak such as a cracked or disconected intake boot or the hose connection for the brake booster...
• Re: Shift linkage repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 11 Aug 2019 08:40:38 -0700
  ...So I need to replace > that ball and the protective boot. Is there any adjustment going to be > necessary as part of this procedure...
• Re: Toronto or bust--LVC
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 13:16:23 -0600
  ...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: rear axle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:47:43 -0500
  ...They may just need to be serviced, (boot and grease). The grease does dry up and bad grease will make them become clunky noisy...
• Re: Somewhat urgent help requested
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 15:56:37 -0400
  ...you can >> cut the rubber boot open if you are in a rush and tug on the wires one at a >> time until you...
• Re: vanagon difficulty
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:03:12 -0700
  ...the ECU is to disconnect the power and let it "Re-boot"..It seems like the ones in Vanagons and Jettas are not breaking...
• Re: type 1 engine in t2 (and vacuum assist)
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Bowling
  Thu, 18 Aug 1994 08:36:21 CST
  ...The intake maifold is attached to the heads via the rubber boots as in the dual port setup? Is the vacuum assist really that...
• Re: is it me? broke shift lever!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 12:36:31 -0500
  ...Had cracked at the little >dimple that a setscrew locks into, hidden under the rubber boot. Shifter is >a hollow tube, crack just worked...
• Re: Four Bicycle Carrier VW T2 Trotter in Reimo 2000 Catalogue
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 15:27:24 EDT
  In a message dated 10/13/2000 2:12:19 PM !!!First Boot!!!, pokey@vanagon.org writes: << I am spending a lot of time...
• FS: 1984 Westy in Calgary, Canada
  Historical mailing list - Dan Meeking
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 16:33:10 -0700
  ...New CV boot; 4 new front ball joints; Here's the deficiency list: Needs new pop top May need new clutch (feels a bit...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 00:39:54 -0600
  ...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: 91 Vanagon Blinking Temp Light?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 08:09:14 -0600
  ...The amount of leaking coolant can be >very minor and hidden by the connector boot, but it only takes a little to cause >a...
• Re: Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 25 May 2005 19:33:45 -0700
  ...a > year.Hoses that failed very quickly,and name brand to boot If I put this > on > my van it would surely be burnt...
• Re: FIXED; 1.9 won't start
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 04:23:36 -0700
  ...This was a VW shop to boot. By the time I got her, the timing was all screwed up, the throttle body switches were...
• Re: 1.9 and 2.1 Parts Interchangability
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:54:22 -0400
  ...larger runners and 5MM larger throttle >> body opening >> the 1.9 boots will fit >> The 1985 air center section has the off set to...
• Fwd: Buses by the Depot (photos)
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 22:02:15 -0400
  ...I think he thought he was being tough and was bigger than he is since he had on 3 sweaters, booties and a knitted...
• Re: Flux capacitor install
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 13 May 2021 09:20:57 -0700
  ...I just pulled back the harness boot and shaved off just enough > insulation off of the necessary wires. Soldered the cap on. Taped it...
• Re: Aircooled Westy - fuel problems?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 10:14:38 -0600
  To boot, he has the bottom cooling tins removed (I already scolded him on that one). ---------------------- If he's intent on murdering his van...
• Parts for sale - cleaning garage
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:53:02 -0500
  ...Syncro intake boot. Nice condition. Please email me privately. Make an offer. First money takes it. I'm willing to ship and will give...
• Re: Vanagon cold weather problems
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 15:59:55 -0700
  ...Inner and Outer CV Boots on the Right Side 4. Concerns about Emissions Testing and Exhaust system $$$ (before Mar 96) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ================================================== David B. Rankin, NOVELL...
• noise from wheel well
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Jun 1995 12:03:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...checking, i.e., turning the axle by hand, checking the CV boots, but we couldn't find anything. Put the wheel back and repeated...
• Re: Diesel Auxillary Heater
  Historical mailing list - T G
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 22:57:45 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I removed the diesel auxiliary heater from my 82 Westy recently to repair >some torn rubber boots and hopefully try...
• Re: souping up the 1.9L or 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 18:21:08 -0800
  ...tampon dispenser, baby wipes pocket, and a coin changer for toll booths, a squeegee holder and spray bottle for windshield washing and . . . . OOps it...
• A nice one becomes available...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Bowman
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 11:25:00 -0500
  ...It is usually parked at the event booth every year at the May "MVVC Festival" show at VWoA headquarters, so some of you may...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Thu, 20 May 2004 10:52:44 +0200
  ...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: brake piston adjustment/pliers
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 28 Oct 2004 07:46:32 EDT
  ...The risk is that this method can puncture a dust boot if the screwdriver slips. This is the real animal approach, but doable. George
• Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:38:25 -0500
  ...The seals on either side of the rack,near the rubber boots will leak.Eventually they leak profusely. PS fluid stop leak will not...
• Re: The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 22:47:03 -0500
  ...that "Does not require special lubrication Does not require a dust boot," but they also say that the first commercial units "are encased in...
• Re: Wifes Audi - Oil Leak - NVC
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:28:59 -0800
  ...I have managed to deal with a few things so far, including brakes, CV outer joints/boots, and a few small parts in the...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -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: RnR - Air and Vacuum/Coolant - Van Runs Terrible
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 21:56:23 -0400
  ...I did redo vacuum after finding rip in s-boot which the van was timed to so maybe the increase in vacuum threw it...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 08:19:06 -0800
  ...for sale now? If it was sold with ripped CV joint boots it is > indicated that it was not fully serviced before the sale...
• Re: 1.9 manual 4 speed linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:24:10 -0700
  ...other. > > this was after adjusting the shift plate under the rubber boot at the base > of the shifter .. > that's where I usually tweak...