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• Re: Gerry is ill - suggestions for a server upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Fri, 21 May 1999 14:36:39 -0700
  ...I have to re-boot my NT machine every week or > so. > It can't hurt to try. What would speed up the archive...
• Re: emergency brake doesn't work well?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 08:53:02 -0800
  ...The old handle is metal except for the button with a flexible rubber boot covering the workings. The newer greatly improved type is longer...
• Re: Funny, but not funny ...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:17:35 -0600
  ...rotted through on the underside - looked good on top - but the bootom was so rotton that I easily punched my finger through it. It...
• Re: CV joint theory: long
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 01:15:20 -0600
  ...I cleaned both, shined them up, >and with grease from the new boot kits, I packed em and replaced both >boots with new. The...
• Re: Frozen Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 13:03:50 -0400
  ...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: '86 Vanagon Starts, Dies....Revisited (Help!)
  Historical mailing list - yahi
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 21:19:06 -0800
  ...I did take care of a squeak in the steering boot and I tightened up the belts. :>
• my vanagon sob story
  Historical mailing list - Chris D'Amico
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 17:48:09 -0800
  ...within the first year i have sank another $5,000 into the car (rear brakes, recharge ac, new ecu, repack rear cv boots, tune...
• No Brakes in New York City
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Thu, 24 May 2001 14:34:24 -0500
  ...rear brakes, we became quite adept at stopping for traffic, toll booths, etc. by using the e-brake (and developed a stronger right bicep...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 07:43:35 -0500
  ...The gauges reside in the plastic console just behind and above the shift boot. Good Luck and Drive Safely Ken Lewis 86 Crewcab, 60...
• Re: Speaking of CV Joints ...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 May 2003 12:25:07 -0700
  ...I parked the van for two days, > visually > > inspected the undercarriage but could not find anything amiss, no > torn > > boots, hoses, etc. I ventured...
• Re: Power Steering Woes (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 01:13:41 -0600
  ...With bad boots, there could be rust on the steel parts. > > > Q3 (a & B): Did they ever sell the Vanagon in NA with a...
• Re: cleaning or R&R'ing the idle control valve
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 10:56:40 -0800
  ...You can > do the > adjustment while the car is running if first you > remove the > rubber boot on the plug. Turn in small increments...
• Re: Backfiring. How to proceed?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 17:15:25 -0500
  ...lean - look over your air filter >> housing, any gaskets or rubber boots between the air-flow meter and >> the heads, etc. > > Been over it...
• Re: shifter adjustment
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:05:14 -0400
  ...OR > > > > > Brendan, > > > > Have you tried adjusting the plate beneath the shifter boot? There are > > two nuts holding the plate. Put marks on the plate...
• What is the correct way to determine CV axle length?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 1 Jan 2009 15:33:43 -0800
  ...Also, are Audi 5000S quattro CV boots going to work with Porsche 930 CVs? Most of this project can be seen at http://hasenwerk...
• Re: Shuddering after fixing coolant leak !?!? - solved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:48:01 -0400
  ...When I go under my van for one reason, say to change oil, I may find a ripped CV boot. They are not connected...
• Re: Need help with hard start after stop
  Historical mailing list - jesse and monica johnson
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:37:06 -0700
  ...pulling a large air hose out of the air boot, or removing the AFM, helps a lot to unflood, if that's what's...
• Re: NLA VW Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 13:32:13 -0700
  ...flares (I want a set!) > 1.9 thermostat housings > aircooled Intake boots > > There are plenty of other parts that I've had trouble finding...
• Re: [WetWesties] Living In Vanagon Land?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 18 May 2010 15:40:55 -0700
  ...Also, rarely see > one in Winter months. > > I think they are more common in Michigan than Indiana to boot. > > > Pete > '79 Westy "Aardvark" > '87...
• Re: third brake light and curious
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:00:37 -0700
  ...a single wire snaked into the hatch thru the same rubber boot > > that the wiring for the rear defroster uses. Grounds at the mounting...
• Model Busses
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 23 Oct 94 18:17:47 PDT
  ...Didn't buy anything till I was about to leave, then I wondered by this booth - a guy had little model microbusses in a...
• rolling again...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 14:55:35 -0500
  Finally got the '90 GL running again after replacing the clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, flywheel, CV boots, shocks (with KYB gas-a-just...
• Re: Rear Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 11:10:21 -0600
  ...I've smelled burning rubber > off my kids boots if the rear heater core is fully open, so I usually keep > it ~1/2...
• Re: 13th Annual Twin Cities Volkswagen Club Bug-In
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Thu, 6 May 1999 22:56:59 EDT
  ...There will be swap spaces, dealer booths, displays, food, drink, and a photographer from Hot VWs to take pictures of the show cars. I...
• Re: A Proposal re Paypal free money.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 8 May 2000 07:41:52 -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: E-bay Scam Trend (Caveat emptor)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 23:27:19 -0700
  ...highest bidder to >sell at an inflated price (off-line to boot) Realestate agents here do this at house auctions. It's not even...
• Re: Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:23:32 -0600
  I replaced my hose from the oil breather to the intake boot with a 3/4" electrical conduit. It has a short piece of...
• Friday post ~directional irreverence OR bear baiting for fun and profit
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Fri, 20 Aug 2004 17:39:47 -0700
  ...hot hot sun with no A/C) PS should I get booted for the above poke in the eye I'm Ok with that...
• Re: Tires, Parts, Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 25 May 2017 18:48:08 -0400
  Torn/leaky steering boot fails in VA. Stephen Mobile > On May 25, 2017, at 6:28 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > In...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sat, 14 Mar 2015 21:47:17 -0400
  ...Things that will make Felder Industries quake in their corporate > boots :) > > I hope to get back on the posting wagon and update my blog...
• Re: tail light dissassembly question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 10 Jul 2014 19:17:26 -0400
  ...Now what? Does this whole thing come apart somehow or is everything really under the rubber boot. I'm waiting for tips as the...
• Re: Clutch problems...
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 22:16:13 -0400
  ...I also put new CV joint boots on and regreased the joints. Nice messy job. Kerry '86 syncro 165k kstanley@cas.org > ---------- > From: Ron...
• List Specials on Brake, Fuel Injection Parts, and more!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:36:52 EST
  ...Why rebuild your old ones when new ones are so cheap? They come with the carriers too and brand new boots and guide pins...
• Re: CV Joint failure - New or Rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 18:46:04 -0700
  ...172 k miles on the originals, found two with split boots, pulled them, and found three had some pitting. I decided to go with...
• Luggage Rack Cargo Net?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 06:52:25 -0700
  ...We often carry a big waterproof duffel bag up there with camp chairs, photo tripod, and hiking boots, along with a screen tent and...
• Re: Strange VDO temp senders cheap! GAUGES FS too!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 21:28:53 EDT
  ...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: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:15:16 -0500
  ...more$, > harder to get plus I will be purchasing affordable CV > boot kit available from vendor of Bosch filter) > > Is this the correct filter...
• Re: Manual shifting very difficult.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Mar 2016 03:00:28 -0600
  ...I kinda prefer the rubber boot there to be semi-shot so I can spray nice lube in there. ....regularly, not every 7 years...
• Fox head gasket issue--solved!
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:12:02 -0700
  ...The guy that was in front of me at the admission booth to get into the junkyard could not write his name in less...
• <Syncro> binding when hot/VC
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 12:27:43 -0300
  ...Keeps brakes/cables working, keeps CV boots, U-joints, suspension and shifter linkage clean. The body can stay covered in mud for all I...
• Re: 4000 RPM idle Please Help
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 18:55:11 -0500
  ...to 4000RPMs.I checked the linkage on > the transmission in the boot. Seems to function ok, and not be stuck or > anything. > > Now I...
• Re: Spam, a modest proposal
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 06:48:57 -0600
  ...Anyone who chose > to spam at that point will have been authenticated, and can be instantly > booted, and hunted down like a dog, if...
• Re: CV Experts, please help...
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 19:09:43 -0700
  ...to get that sucker off? No need as long as the boot is in good shape and the CV is still serviceable. > > Does the...
• Just Bought My Son a 1980 Westy.....
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 14:33:59 -0400
  ...alternator, starter, tires, etc...and is in damned good shape to boot! So Friday at o-dark-hundred we hit the road....760 miles...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 23:49:35 -0500
  ...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: Bucko update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 16:39:35 -0800
  ...My son had a similar bucking problem with his Jetta and it turned out to be a tear in the boot that goes over...
• Re: Drove a Sprinter and liked it ...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 23:22:08 -0600
  ...can rent them in Europe? Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "S.E. Booth" <lonesomedog@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, December 02...
• Seeing Red
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 4 Jul 2020 17:47:38 -0700
  ...as I immediately began working on replacing the manifold intake hose / boots. This included repainting the manifold, cleaning the top of the block, inspecting...
• Re: Paint job pricing
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:05:52 -0400
  ...My VW was in his paint booth inside his very-locked shop. Rarely did a vehicle move on the lot. >>> So, I now have...
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:44:17 +1100
  ...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: I can name this sound in...
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 15:20:36 -0400
  ...I don't see any rips in the boots at first glance. Yep, I guess I won't get too far without determining which...
• Re: Stealth Camping in Las Vegas
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:29:55 -0800
  ...I've used it a couple times on my way to/from Bootleg Canyon for mt. biking near Boulder. *http://tinyurl.com/6qclfam* Here...
• Re: NVC-Friday-Scanning and compression software Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:29:44 -0700
  ...after youi have gotten the program (and yes you can buy bootleg versions on eBay for much less) I wil be glad to discuss...
• Re: CV bolts and DPO mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:31:12 -0600
  ...if the CV boots look too new to be > original, CV bolts could be loose! > > -- > John Bange >
• FW: 80 Vanagon Cold Starting Problems
  Historical mailing list - David B Rankin
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 08:13:01 -0500
  ...Inner and Outer CV Boots on the Right Side 3. Concerns about Emissions Testing and Exhaust system $$$ (before Mar = 96) Still looking for an...
• Re: Anyone ever try a Westy "Chrome Dome"
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Tue, 16 May 2000 19:20:36 -0400
  ...to contemplate I spent a sultry > summer going through Marine Corps boot camp in South Carolina. On days when > the sun really beat down...
• brake dust shields...replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Innes
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 20:24:37 -0700
  ...always carry a spare CV boot kit and a ball-joint or two when attempting the Trans-Labrador! Or, leave the VW at home...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 17:55:40 -0800
  ...The light shells, the weather boots, park light holders, 55/60W Hella UV Free H4 bulbs, 5W park light, H4 connector and installation instructions...
• Re: purpose of shear bolts
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 23:40:22 EST
  ...Near floor level, coming up through the steering column boot is the lower column. It is a cranked shaft with a two hole flange...
• Re: Syncro lower control arm bushing tips?
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:45:24 -0700
  ...Now I've got a ripped front CV boot and need to deal with it. I figure this is a good time to take...