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• steering noise and crackling sound
  Historical mailing list - Marabeth Kopp
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 16:40:29 -0700
  ...I just had the right side rack boot for the steering replaced, and also the inner front bearings and outer bearings replaced and repacked...
• Strange VDO temp senders cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 19:40:37 -0500
  ...Max of 2 per customer so we can spread the booty out amicably. First, a little history/background. these temp senders have the 14mmx1...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:13:25 -0400
  ...joint($10 each), new shocks, and an alignment.Check the rubber boot on the lower control arm.If it is torn, you need lots...
• Re: [WetWesties] Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:41:39 -0600
  ...1 Fuzzy hat with ear flaps. > 1 Pair Hiking Boots. > 1 Pair Walking Boots. > 2 Pair Dr, Sholes shoe liners. > 1 Case Jack Daniels...
• EUROPEAN PARTS SHIPMENT is in!!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 21:15:10 -0400
  ...CV JOINT/BOOT KITS I got a very good deal on genuine Lobro (original-equipment VW) kits. These include everything: joint, boot, grease, and...
• Re: CV axle help for early m/t Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 5 Dec 2019 21:06:18 -0500
  ...I replaced the CV's and boots with GKN+Rockford in 2016, and things had been trouble-free since then. I recently had a...
• Re: CV joint raceway opinion
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 09:52:06 -0800
  ...rear axles on my '87 Syncro to replace the inner >> CV boot. Inspected the outer CV joint and found that it has one pit...
• Re: parts source
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 18:24:40 -0800
  ...tie rod boots being the most recent example. a LOT of Vanagon parts are interchangable w/ A4 Jettas, et al : if shopped by part...
• Re: Temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:45:51 -0500
  ...If I didn't have > to fix it, I'd go kick every body panel on that thing with my steel toe work > boots...
• Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:13:50 -0700
  ...They had a sales/demo booth and were offering a "show special" of three 1"x 12' rolls for $20. They also had some...
• Re: tracking #
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:11:12 -0400
  ...Those who have been here for a while will recall that Eric was booted off the list for trashing various list members (myself included...
• Re: synthetic tranny oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 00:08:35 -0500
  ...They also so the CV joints never need to greased as long as the boots are good. I've seen too many joints and...
• Re: [DIESEL] RE: Heating up a motor
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 14:30:28 -0500
  ...The nice bonus with things like the PS products is they are less harmful to use then #1, and they are cheaper to boot...
• Re: Source for 12V LED interior lights?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 00:06:15 -0700
  ...super handy and German made to boot. However if you are looking for an exact replacement for the fluorescent go here: http://shop.store...
• Re: The nature of dielectric grease; was Re: Charging better
  Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 16:28:51 -0700
  ...conductivity. > > I thought it was used to, say, keep yer plug boots from getting stuck, or as > a corrosion/dirt/etc. barrier outside of...
• green lane park
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:12:43 -0400
  ...Seems to me that hiking boots or a mt. bike, horse or fishing gear are the things to have. I went into the camping...
• Re: Exaust Woes- REVISITED
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:41:17 -0500
  ...The other thing is the CV boots need a little love. > > My fingers are crossed and my face smiling. > > For all those that helped...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:16:09 -0700
  ...I'm cross-eyed. > > > > > > > > > Dan Hall > > > > '86 Westy Wolfsburg Weekender > > > > "Das Boot" > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Jake > > > 1984 Vanagon GL > > > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > > Crescent Beach, BC > > > www...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:59:50 -0800
  ...Is it leaking from the boot, or the metal body itself? > That exhaust check will be next after this. That makes a huge difference...
• Re: Five years on homemade tyvek Westy cover--here's how it had done
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 12 Sep 2016 16:50:13 -0500
  ...Why not make some "painting" boots for the wheels to prevent the splatter. GregM. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Arlene K Sondergaard
  Mon, 23 May 2011 08:51:32 -0700
  ...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: Interesting Vanagon Paint Schemes
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:17:32 -0600
  ...progressing nicely; Looks like > it will > be heading into the paint booth in the next week or so. While it tend > to be a...
• Drop Engine to Replace Rubber Components to Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Flynn
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 14:15:21 -0400
  ...I would like to correct the smell problem which I do believe has something to do with the boot/flange/seal to the filler...
• FS: 82 Vanagon Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 13:23:16 -0400
  ...2 years old, checked recently lots of pad still Driveshafts both replaced last winter, but has 1 torn boot I did the conversion about...
• Re: VW-FYI-Gas Heater resources
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 21:10:19 -0400
  ...Mirvis was booted off of the Vanagon list a few years ago by the moderator at that time, after posting a very unabashed pro...
• Re: Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 06:15:06 EDT
  ...The breather hose between the plenum and the air intake boot. If it's original then it's collapsing when hot and causing pressure...
• Re: 85gl acceleration Flat spot until warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:22:21 -0500
  ...from the short ran up a few inched past the rubber boot >after i get the harness off it looks like the short started...
• Re: Bent Tie Rod
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 2 Aug 2024 23:29:39 +0000
  ...of course the tie rod end is covered with a rubber boot; also I have not heard or felt any funny noises when driven...
• Re: Can front impact cause electrical damage?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 May 2015 19:41:25 -0400
  There are a lot of wires that go through a boot in the door jam, hinge area. These are known to fail just from...
• Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 13:54:57 -0400
  ...Also the shifter I would get a new cup, ball, and boot at the least, > probably a new rear bushing as well. We have...
• Re: Multi Meter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sun, 8 Dec 2013 07:07:19 -0800
  ...on the circuit being worked on.� That will include shielded rubber boots, alligator clips and sharp needle probes.� No use creating more damage by...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:41:13 -0400
  ...With the intake boot acting as a spring, the filter was vibrating like a bell clapper inside the cavity and bouncing off the bottom...
• Bug O Rama
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 4 Sep 1994 13:46:54 -0700 (PDT)
  ...of the vendors were also packing up already! There was a booth selling Fukengrueven stickers for $3 each. I thought that was a little...
• Re: CV advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 22:19:15 -0800
  ...You can slip this stiff tube under the rubber boot and into the center of the CV joint. By squeezing the grease tube you...
• Re: vanagon springs - Take II
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 07:58:11 -0500
  ...There was a time on this list where he almost got permanently booted because of his business ethics. That was back when he was...
• Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:01:11 -0500
  ...This is a rack with tie rods (inner and outter), and boots. I think someone told us recently of a rack like this for...
• Re: What's in YOUR Git Box/Bug-out Bag
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:44:23 -0500
  ...In an emergency I'd prefer to have my boots, but I don't consider them in the same league as the above.
• Re: NJ Transporter Syncro siting
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:14:48 -0400
  ...Yes, it was! But not just any Vanagon, it was a Transporter (commercial panel van type) and a raised Syncro to boot. I think...
• Re: 1989 Fog light wiring in harness?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:07:05 -0500
  ...I did that through the boot for the radiator wires behind the driver side headlight. Other idea on vans without AC is to use...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:40:12 -0500
  ...In my Jetta I had one boot crack in over 10 years of ownership. The joint had not even start ed to exhibit a...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:37:06 -0600
  ...is inexperienced should not mean that I should "give him the boot." Nice way to treat other folks? I would make clear to him...
• Re: tie rod removal...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:02:39 -0700
  ...thing >> will jump right out of there. >> No damage to the boot or anything like that. >> I've used a two jaw separating type...
• Re: Toronto or bust--LVC
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Wed, 18 Feb 2015 08:21:38 -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: Westy foam replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 8 May 2016 19:17:19 -0700
  ...like it's wearing faster > than it should though. > Like rubber boots on ball joints, I do wonder about foam quality > or lack there...
• Re: *Sigh* Leaky Wheel Cylinder (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 10:41:46 -0400
  ...form in the cylinder barrel between the piston cups and outer boot. Then when the piston does move the leaks begin. Also depending on...
• Interest in Older Vanagon Shift Linkage reproduction
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:11:14 -0400
  ...We can also get the boot that goes over this part and I have a couple of the relay levers available new at the...
• My Van Stopped Going *or* Case of the CV Dropoff
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 96 19:23:32 EST
  ...i replaced the cv joints and boots in july i think. they were on therre tight...how did that on cv joint come off...
• Oil in Valve Covers Air Cooled Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 17:32:23 -0500
  ...c) One rubber boot at the wire and bake-lite was damaged, looked to have been hot. Not melted, just split and deformed (cheap...
• Re: CLicking from Rear wheel - '85
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 12:33:25 -0700
  ...there is a cheater trick of injecting grease into them under the boot of course. In my opinion the inner wear more due to...
• Front suspension upgrades and more
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 13:18:06 -0800
  ...Other things on the list are the steering rack boots (1 is torn), fuel lines and in the near future a transmission, front blower...
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 12:19:38 -0700
  ...on mine i suddenly realized i was looking at moly grease and i had blown the boot right off of the right outer cv...
• Vanagon OEM tire report Yes, I am still using a 22 year old tire
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 6 Dec 2006 15:35:16 -0800
  ...One after the other, the Michelins blew out.One at a blistering 65mph on rt 95( heading home from a junkyard,full of booty...
• Re: [Syncro] [Fwd: Web Site Bandwidth Usage] Syncro.org getting the boot
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 18:51:15 -0800
  ...Web Site Bandwidth Usage] Syncro.org getting the boot The web police have caught up with me. This is the third warning in a...
• Re: Manual alignment problem.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 17:37:36 -0700
  ...This piece is concealed under the boot and was loose enough to create play with the shifting. My mechanic also told me a common...
• 80 Vanagon Cold Starting Problems
  Historical mailing list - David B Rankin
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 19:58:45 -0500
  ...Inner and Outer CV Boots on the Right Side 2. Concerns about Emissions Testing and Exhaust system $$$ (before Mar 96) a. Does anybody know...
• Re: Will Volvo seats go in my bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Sep 94 14:34:28 bst
  ...not left out in the rain or walked all over with oily boots). If the seats have got runners attatched you just need to...
• NC 80 Vanagon Emissions testing concerns
  Historical mailing list - David Rankin
  Wed, 6 Dec 95 11:48:18 -0500
  ...Inner and Outer CV Boots on the Right Side 4. Concerns about Emissions Testing and Exhaust system $$$ (before Mar 96) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PREVIOUS MESSAGE------for the...
• Re: 1.9L bogging down on acceleration when hot..anyone ideas???
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 12:00:32 EST
  ...Make sure the intake boot is well attached and in good condition. (This was actually my final solution after all the other stuff.) Check...
• Re: Rebuilt cv drive shaft
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 08:50:16 -0400
  ...Vanagon (except Auto) 211 501 203G $113.95 CV Joint and Boot (one of each) - all 68-91 Bus & Vanagon 211 598 101 $49...
• Re: What size tool for CV joint removal?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 22:13:52 -0600
  ...CV itself, new CV boot, a new set of Tri-square head bolts, one tube of high pressure CV grease. I consider the tube...