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• Re: Firewood
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 09:49:47 -0600
  ...on > fire not > very impressive until I kicked it with my boot it then lighted up the > ally > like daylight and then some funny...
• 82 Westy, 2.0 california- hesitant(?)fuzzy, accelleration?
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:33:54 -0700
  ...I noticed the hesitant acceleration in preparation for the smog after changing the plugs, wires cap rotor, fixed the intake boot leak etc.. I...
• Re: Richard's posts
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:07:32 -0700
  ...others who are more socially involved and connected - fill your CV boots I say! I appreciate the offer to rejoin FB - and I am...
• Re: CV bolts and DPO mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:04:05 -0800
  ...if the CV boots look too new to be > original, CV bolts could be loose! > > -- > John Bange > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX...
• Re: Shift Linkage problems
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:50:13 -0400
  ...The boots I have and came from various places. Also, > examine the socket as they go funky also. Another VW part only, if they...
• Re: Remove AC
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 11:51:05 -0700
  ...from his non-AC > Westy --- and gave me $300 bucks to boot. We love the extra storage > space and don't miss the AC...
• Single battery setup using a marine battery
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 7 May 2009 10:29:25 -0700
  ...See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch...
• moreandmore questions of my 75 westy..
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sun, 26 May 1996 23:02:15 -0400 (EDT)
  ...oh, i got the carb installed..after 4-6 hrs getting the manifold togethor on the car, w/ all boots connected to..<mostyly due...
• Re: Cultural Diversity
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 07:51:21 -0600
  ...And I vote we start by >>spelling tire correctly as tyre. > >Lessee -- > >Aluminum as aluminium >Duralumin as Duraluminium (?) >Trunk as boot >Wheel as roadwheel...
• 1987 Westy for sale Sacramento, California Area $6800 OBO
  Historical mailing list - Lou Carmona
  Sun, 26 May 2002 21:16:38 -0700
  ...tent is like new, new skylight and seal, new CV joint boots, new clutch, new rotors and front pads, new rear grease seals and...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:44:36 -0600
  ...It SURROUNDS >>> the shift boot. >>> Al Brase >>> >>> >> >> Have this in my 1989 1.6TD Syncro. Have to check but IIRC it is the >> same...
• Re: tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 05:30:56 -0700
  ...Most CV boot kits come with new hardware. The > 12 points are less likely to strip out. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: c.v. joint removal Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:37:21 -0800
  ...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: Pop-top inside 'velvet' - anyone replace?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:10:15 -0500
  ...30---50-3rd-Gear-Challenge236.htm 2010/2/15 dahn van <bootlvr@hotmail.com> > So... I have mildew marks on the gold 'velvet' that...
• '82 Westy diesel-to-gas w/ rebuilt trans! $5500 (Portland, OR)
  Historical mailing list - David in Portland
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 13:54:38 -0700
  ...I've done lots of little things to prepare for sale, like replace the windshield glass, both steering rack boots, tie-rod ends, end...
• 84 random hiccup
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 1995 15:27:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...occurs only when engine is warmed up 4, the hiccup will continue until you stop at a toll booth or pull to side f...
• It's not my fault.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 10:42:48 -0400
  ...I'd love to know what could have caused this- boot not connected right? It doesn't seem like a crack could let you...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 21:16:16 -0600
  ------------------ Hi Joel, Just wondering, do you find American CV rubber boots tend to last longer also? I seem to have a problem with these...
• Re: FS 84GL auto w/sunroof in Boston area.
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:10:36 -0700
  ...This is one sweet van and a great deal to boot. Also, Gary send me your snail mail address. Thanks, Jason --- Gary McEachern <glmce...
• Re: Just Curious
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 12:27:28 -0800
  ...a lot of rigid plastic and as tall as a phone booth -- and more expensive. The pre 91' vans are great and I have...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 21:53:12 +0000
  ...Idle Control Once I got to the idle control valve, I saw that the small boot over the connector was torn nearly off and...
• Re: A little weeping at Clutch Slave Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 29 Feb 2020 17:41:07 -0800
  ...The failure was the Clutch Slave Cylinder, and apparently the rubber boot was doing a pretty good job of preventing drips on the concrete...
• Decision time
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Jenkins
  Fri, 9 May 1997 13:36:14 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Left front inner CV joint boot. (easy) 2. 2 rear wheel brake cylinders (easy) 3. Left cylinder head leaking. Uses about an expansion tanks...
• Clutch Slave Piston Seal installation
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 08:16:51 -0700
  ...Do any of the non-US members know if the seals are available, solo, without the kit, which includes a boot and two wire...
• Re: Vurning Man '99
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 17:24:44 -0800
  ...out w/ interesting, eclectic > people and hear some great music to boot. I went to BurningMan last year for the first time. The cost...
• Re: CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 10:34:14 -0500
  ...No holes in intake boots or vacuum hoses. > > >
• My CV problem has escalated!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Gkikas
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 19:34:11 -0500
  ...O ] Got the new bolts, greased it up with some Speedi-Boot moly grease and tried putting it back on. Big mistake not to...
• FS: Misc Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 21:34:30 -0500
  ...Includes rubber boots and "Biltema" brand 60/55W H4 bulbs. New and unused. $25USD. * Wheelskins Leather Steering Wheel Cover - Fits wheels with 16" - 17...
• Re: having trouble with steering rack install
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 22:08:54 -0800
  ...This destroys the boot- but you dont care since the rack you have comes > with new ones. > The stud on the rod ends are...
• 82 auto cv/differential help
  Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 12:53:39 EDT
  ...Last night I checked all 4 boots and made sure the 12 pt bolts were tight. I then grabbed the cv axle in the...
• Re: E-Code headlight options
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:30:28 -0700
  ...plug - our kit that we sell includes new connectors, bulbs, weather boots, park light etc - everything you need to do the swap. David Marshall...
• Re: CV questions (searched archives...some ;) possible air cooled mod too!
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:06:05 -0400
  ...My guts tell me that on each CV, the chamfered end of ball hub faces "inward" toward small end of boot when installed. Presumably...
• Re: What Did You Leave At Home?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:16:47 -0400
  ...outdoor stuff, like binoculars, magnifiers (for identifying insects and plants), hiking boots ............. . I do take books, though most are nature guides or identification manuals...
• Re: shift box for syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 15:39:17 -0400
  ...Try loosening the two bolts on the floor, just pull up the shift boot and use a 13mm wrench. Pushing the adjuster plate to...
• Virus alert :) sorry friday's early
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Dec 1996 16:36:51 +0000
  ...The "trojan horse" virus will have already infected the boot sector of your hard drive, destroying all of the data present. It is a...
• Re: Shifter parts for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 07:32:54 -0700
  ...This happens after the guarding rubber > 'boot' gets old and brokes in pieces => dust/sand gets in and keeps there. > In some cases also...
• Re: help. noise from the rear :)
  Historical mailing list - shawn a. zenor
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 18:47:59 -1000
  ...Check to see if its boot is cracked and the joint thereby dried out (no grease) or if it is just worn out. Pretty...
• Re: Bucking Engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 2 May 2004 04:53:14 +0000
  ...If it still persists check for tears in the intake boot. Remember to use German parts. I wont say how adamantly I feel about...
• Re: EKTA info request
  Historical mailing list - Lon Bordin
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:28:40 -0400
  ...Technically speaking, the copies floating around these days are actually "bootlegged" from an original copy from a dealership, hence illegal. So they are not...
• Re: Neil's motor..
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:37:10 -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...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:40:31 -0800
  ...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: CV Joint bolts, washers, gasket
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 1 Jun 2025 12:28:18 -0700
  ...Good advice re checking and possibly replacing the boots. I agree re the triple square heads and am replacing my current 6mm Allen head...
• Re: rebuilding front suspension
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:34:21 -0700
  ...IIRC, the boot is held on by a small gauge metal (circlip? circle clip? clipular circle?) ring. OTOH, it's a nice feeling knowing...
• donar parts request
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:48:49 -0400
  ...I'm also looking for healthy replacement rubber boots for the Fuel injectors and Temperature sensor. I found them from Buss Depot but the...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:47:17 -0400
  ...It > belongs on the rubber boot of the cable NOT on the metal connector part. > It keeps crap away from the electrical connection. > If...
• Re: NLA VW Parts
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 16:07:55 -0400
  Syncro 16 fender flares (I want a set!) 1.9 thermostat housings aircooled Intake boots There are plenty of other parts that I've...
• '56 kombi update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 10:32:25 -0700 (PDT)
  ...respectively, which gives them more gloss, etc, but you need a booth to get it nice. Thom -- > Betting on a horse is not a...
• Re: semi-pre-mid-week stats
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 09 Nov 94 14:53:16 CST
  ...complete with fur-lined hood), and two pair of wool socks, boots, and rubber overshoes, and fur-lined gloves. BUT!! that left my eyeballs...
• Shot steering rack update & possible warning...
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 21:51:07 -0500
  ...The two underneath looked to be in proper condition, but when I pulled back the boot at the base of the steering column, I...
• Re: First, apologies
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:38:03 -0400
  ...I want > to replace the boot. So what's the rough idea: remove the air filter / > intake stuff until everything is clear to the...
• Re: First, apologies
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:55:50 -0400
  ...I want >to replace the boot. So what's the rough idea: remove the air filter / >intake stuff until everything is clear to the...
• Re: Cutting bumpstops on lowered 88 2wd Doka with H&R springs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:11:53 -0400
  ...Takes the > sleeve/boot off. Note that there are 5 disc-like rings on top of the > sleeve. > Those are your bump > stops. I...
• Re: Friday quiz
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 2 Dec 2022 10:27:30 -0800
  ...joint that is designed so that you can replace the CV > boot without removing the axil or the joint. > > It is a cushioned sound...
• Re: "Car Computer" in your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:48:12 -0800
  ...your question about the hard drive, but since you can have bootable thumb drives with your favorite OS and apps on it (including a...
• Re: rebuild or 5 cyl?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 08:27:05 -0700
  ...Turned out the hose which runs form the top of the crankcase to the intake boot was air hose instead of oil hose and...
• Re: Cleaning CVs
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 13:26:16 -0800
  ...CV's that have failed not due to a torn boot are typically covered with a 1/4" of weepage and dirt and the...
• Re: Folks going to Germany Hints on Purchase
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 16:53:56 EDT
  In a message dated 09/11/2000 8:04:31 PM !!!First Boot!!!, ghowald@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Howdy! The folks are off to Germany...
• Re: WESTY AIR CONDITIONER IDEA
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 20:00:06 -0700
  ...then make a snap on canvas or vinyl > boot to attatch it to the poptop canvas front window.. boom..there ya go.. blows > cold...
• Re: What I'd like to see in a Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 18:19:34 -0500
  ...I guess it gets all the water out of the tank to boot! -Hans ----- Original Message ----- From: "No Name Available" <Trvlr2001@AOL.COM> To...
• Re: intake gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:03:45 -0800
  ...be extra careful about leaks at the intke runner boots....those like to leak. I use a 'listening tube' to fine intake leaks sometimes...