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• Re: vanagon shifter bound???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 07:51:15 -0500
  ...There should also be two > rubber boots to replace at the transmission end of the assembly. One > covers the shift lever/ball joint connection...
• Re: Broken scrunchy or what do you call this cable protector?
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Wed, 17 Aug 2016 10:52:16 -1000
  ...commonly called a 'cable boot' .. used *everywhere* like on millions of bicycle brake cables, both ends even. I'd call them 'rubbery' though.. the...
• Re: Hard steering when van not moving
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:52:39 -1000
  ...don't tell anyone ..but when I see a hole in a BJ boot .. I lube the BJ through that hole with spary pentrating...
• Re: Coolant warning light trouble
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 18:34:57 -0400
  ...Look under the wiring boot and you will see a LITTLE-TINY-ITTY-BIT of crud from all the coolent that has died and...
• Re: Shifter parts for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 10:04:00 -0800
  ...This happens after the guarding rubber 'boot' gets old and brokes in pieces => dust/sand gets in and keeps there. In some cases also...
• major oil leak concern
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 23:38:22 -0500
  ...i pulled off the breather hose going from the tower to the afm boot and oil in there as well. i have spoken to...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 12:07:26 -0500
  ...what he said, Dan Hall '86 Westy Weekender "Das Boot" ----- Original Message ----- From: Fredrich Hesterberg To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Friday, July 25...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 21:50:06 -0700
  ...By shifter boot is loose which > > >> makes it > > >> easy to lube from inside. > -- Shawn Wright http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright ~This message sent...
• Re: Lower Mainland (B.C.) Bait Cars
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 23:23:44 -0700
  ...But they're not stolen for joy riding. (Go figure) Instead, :::the thieves use the minivan to haul away the booty from a subsequent...
• WTB: Caliper Guide Pins for Vanagon Girling Calipers (was Audi 200/5000)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:14:58 -0800
  ...I see that Bus Depot and Van-Cafe both carry the bolts and boots. But neither appear to carry the caliper guides. Larry H...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 18:49:18 -0600
  ...Install new front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at > > Vanagain.com) > > > > 6) CV Bearings > > _Action: _Inject CV grease into boots under boot edge...
• Re: Bent Tie Rod
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 2 Aug 2024 23:36:59 +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: Boat On Bus
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:21:52 -0700
  nope, sorry, from now on I will be calling it "The Bootle Bumtrinket" You sir need another gadget, namely a portable dolly. I recall...
• Re: trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:09:51 -0500
  ...threaded, differential case to engine, N 900 044 02 > 1.81 > > Boot, shift cable end at tranny, 211 713 269 B > 19.73 > > Mount...
• Re: tantalum cures for mysterious IMB
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 21:27:37 -0600
  ...physical size might make it more difficult to fit inside the boot of the connector. Radio Shack sells 10 mfd tantalums off the rack...
• F/Friday: New Vanagon Engine Idea: JB Weld Block & Heads
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:04:20 -0500
  ...Mark Magee 90 Carat 73K Das Boot Kemah TX USA 01 Windstar (Company SpamCan) John 14:6 94 Coachmen 32' Diesel Pusher
• Steering wheel or brake pulsing???
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 21:39:33 -0700
  ...the rubber boot of the lower ball joint was broken, and there was a very small play when I pushed the wheel upward. I...
• Re: Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 15:01:15 -0700
  ...I have gone the Schucks and purchased their $80 > lifetime warrenty unit with both ends and boots and 2 3 oz. packets of > grease...
• Re: Sliding door handles mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:35:04 -0700
  ...rear arm. > > Sure helped. > > > > Plus NOT knocking dust/dirt off my boots at bottom (runner for lower > > bearing area) sure helps keep bearing from...
• Re: Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 24 Feb 2014 09:55:23 -0500
  ...I >> finally found a split in the intake boot and ordered one, even though I >> doubted it was the problem. With the air flow...
• Re: *Sigh* Leaky Wheel Cylinder (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 16:58:36 -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...
• heat in VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Hydesmith
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 15:31:28 -0500
  ...Well, I live in Manitoba and I'll tell you that it takes a hardy soul wearing a parka and warm boots to drive...
• Re: Rounded CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 11:23:13 -0600
  ...was time to repack the CV joints and replace the torn boots. > Got under the beast with a jack and hex-head socket. 4...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sat, 22 May 2004 21:43:19 -0400
  ...the way down to the crank with new fuel injectors to boot. It ran like a top! >it did not do better than 17...
• Shift Lever to Transmission Attachement Question
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:29:21 -0600
  ...I recently pulled the Manual Transmission out of my 1988 Wolfsburg Vanagon ej22 to change out some shift boots, replace a stud, transmission mount...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner ....
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:11:24 +0000
  ...Think I'll look into Jim's AEM dryflow to boot now ...... Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy Subie-powered .... writing from Congress, AZ and...
• Fw: Is It Cool To Be Cooler?
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 18:00:58 -0400
  ...letters? > > Dave Gunning > > Lovell, ME 04051 > > 85 Wolfsburg > Kubota 4wd > Limmer Boots > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Joel Walker <jwalker17@earthlink.net> > To: The Gunnings <ngunn...
• Re: Advice for a long road trip
  Historical mailing list - Mick Reynolds
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 14:16:01 GMT
  ...Tell them to use a needle, but not to make a hole in the boot. One can inject extra grease by sliding a small...
• Re: No Clutch
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sat, 1 Feb 2014 15:56:07 -0800
  ...If you pull the rubber boot back and it's full of fluid, there's your problem. Was for me anyway. No drips or...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:55:34 -0700
  ...Especially since I'll be installing cap under the AFM connector boot. Thanks people, Neil. On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 8:24 AM...
• Re: very cool van
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:54:01 -0800
  ...this tread is already hijacked beyond all recognition and Friday to > boot.... > > I too, hate rubber bands that think they're a real head...
• Re: VANAGON digest 16
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Mon, 18 Apr 1994 21:56:39 -0500
  ...Replaced station wagon seats with folddown from Westphlalia Regreased front wheel bearings Regreased CV joints and replaced a boot Replaced Wheel Cylinders New Brake...
• Re: Another CV question
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 19:35:00 -0500
  ...However, the outer joint did not have the same runny >grease,but that was the joint that was the boot that was leaking also...
• Re: CV lube helper
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:33:16 -0600
  ...of the lubricating gun, out through the cv joint into the boot where we can allow it to escape next to the shaft. This...
• Frozen accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 19:06:54 -0500
  ...t see the linkage, I can only surmise that the accordian >boot is shot at the trans linkage. Have any of you ever pulled...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 07:57:13 -0600
  ...First take a quick look at the rack for wetness, torn boots, etc. Now be sure a belt is on the pump, fill the...
• Different Facts: Axels/CVs, Helmut and Andrew:
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 20:31:52 +0100
  ...These only are the rubber boots, not the CVs. They are 431 498 103 C and, as said above, they only fit the 16...
• Re: Drive without a driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Fri, 24 May 2002 17:04:26 -0600
  ...Should I have replaced the lower ball joints as well? The boots seem fine, and there wasn't any play. On Friday, May 24...
• Re: Something only a Vanagon owner could come up with
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 07:40:13 -0500
  ...Replaced all CV's and boots. All that is past history. My current projects - replace rear heater control valve, repair broken AC mount adjustment...
• Re: Friday question... Walking shoes
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 25 May 2014 01:24:33 -0500
  ...hiking a rough rocky trail I might where a light hiking > boot .. > otherwise.. > only crocs or sloggers 'do it' for me, footwear wise. Socks...
• Re: rebuilding front suspension
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:42:13 -0500
  ...If you replace > the upper ball joints, have a look and see if they have enough grease. > IIRC, the boot is held on by...
• Re: bus boys catalog??
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 09 Aug 1996 00:05:57 -0400
  ...PS guys I can now get genuine rubber OEM VW CV boots for $8 locally why do you guys still want more? Was getting...
• Re: Syncro questions
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 18:01:08 -0800
  ...prox $4000.) None of this includes other things that may be needed like shocks, fuel lines, cv boots, etc., etc. etc. It would be...
• Reason
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 10:24:47 -0800
  ...It must be in the boot rom. Under extreme stress you operate on automatic. Whatever the training dictates is what you will more than...
• Re: Camping for the Bethany, OK show
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 13:21:17 -0500
  ...We got some pretty stiff wind, a LOT of rain and a little hail to boot. So it worked out for the best. Sorry...
• Re: Opinions on tranny rebuilds from Long Enterprises?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 10:19:46 -0800
  ...know does high quality work and is a nice guy to boot. Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773...
• Re: my new wing window whistles
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 07:20:09 -0400
  ...fortunately" they took only stuff of > sentimental value (lots of copied bootleg cd's of shows, my 35 year old > slr camera, my notebook...
• Re: Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 21:37:49 -0800
  ...I picked up two Vanagon axles with rebuilt joints, boots, grease, and bolts for $25 each on Ebay a while back, but I haven...
• Re: NVC - MS vs Mac
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 21:14:31 -0500
  ...ETKA or Bentley "eBahn" software on a Mac unless you > > dual boot windows or run a virtual PC Windows session. > > > > You can get into...
• Re: Westy Camping Oregon Coast
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:09:47 -0700
  ...thirsty mosquitoes (if in doubt, ask the ranger at the pay booth before you check in).� The first campground we stayed at when entering...
• Re: Hitch anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:35:39 -0600
  ...MARSH wrote: >>>> Greetings, >>>> >>>> Almost ready for the first visit to the booth for primer spray #1. >>>> >>>> Looking for a 2" hitch so I can...
• Re: Frozen Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 12:25:40 -0500
  ...t see the linkage, I can only surmise that the accordian > boot is shot at the trans linkage. Have any of you ever pulled...
• Green shielded wire for O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 21:14:16 -0600
  ...I'd then put a heat shrink "boot" around the area where the shield seperates from the cable. I'd then tie-wrap the...
• Re: My CV problem has escalated!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 21:46:17 -0600
  ...O ] > > Got the new bolts, greased it up with some Speedi-Boot moly grease and > tried putting it back on. Big mistake not to...
• Re: 85 Westy Utility Covers and spring
  Historical mailing list - Steve Laurenzano
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 07:45:52 -0500
  ...We could have them anodized in three or four colors to boot. > Having them made out of high tensile strength aluminum > might be the...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 12:18:40 -0500
  ...Install new front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at > > Vanagain.com) > > > > 6) CV Bearings > > _Action: _Inject CV grease into boots under boot edge...
• Re: CV joint raceway opinion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 10:39:32 -0500
  ...CV joint raceway opinion Hello Vanapeeps, Took off one of the rear axles on my '87 Syncro to replace the inner CV boot. Inspected...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:58:03 -0500
  ...tiny air intake leaks from TB, to plenum, to > > intake runner boots, to the the heads. > > > > one MUST chase down any and all intake...
• Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:08:53 -0600
  ...my westy's removable seat track covers � reupholstery of a kitchen booth seat � a padded cover for my bulkhead-mounted Olympian Wave III in...
• Re: How do I wire up backup lights?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:52:10 -0400
  ...I was told the Black/Blue wire >> leading into the rubber boot of the rear light assembly is the >> correct >> wire to tap for...