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• Re: cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:09:42 -0500
  ...get CV grease in gun-tubes or cans? �I've only ever seen > it in squeeze-tubes each containing grease for one joint. > > Yours...
• Re: Didn't know there was two different CV joints.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 17:37:13 -0500
  ...The left and right axles are of different lengths (which seems to be common knowledge) but all 4 CV joints are identical. Mike '84...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 16:05:52 -0700
  When crawling under the 84 Westfalia over the weekend, I noticed the passenger inboard CV boot gone and grease splattered everywhere. I'm going...
• Re: Axle shaft repairs
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 21:01:52 -0500
  ...This temporarily eliminates the play of the worn joint. They also always install new boots. When originall manufactured, CV joint ball tracks are very...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:37:56 -0500
  Plan to take the cv joints out and clean-inspect them. There should not be too much play on these outers. The inners take...
• need input on confusing CV joints...
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 23:16:02 -0500
  Just swapped out my port side � axle due to a clicking CV joint. I was getting a click under load on left sweeping turns...
• CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Aug 2021 02:02:04 +0000
  CV joint boots are like so many other parts these days. The quality just is not there and often critical design details are missed...
• Re: CV Joints-DONE! Next! Fuel tank.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:00:18 -0500
  ...CV Joints-DONE! Next! Finished up replacing the CV joints on the left axle today on my '85 Weekender, but <sigh> we know as...
• Re: tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 05:30:56 -0700
  ...tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions > > Hi All, > 84 Westy 4spd > > 2 Q's: > a) Does anyone know if, when new, the tranny...
• Re: Rear End Vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:44:16 -0700
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_16_9/cv_joint_maintenence.html for more info on checking/replacing CV joints. At this...
• Re: CV joints/Axle options
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 12 Mar 2019 08:37:10 -0500
  > Cleaning the joints: two joints will stack in a tin coffee can. Cover over with lacquer thinner. With gloves, flip all 4 (two cans...
• Blow cv joint on 97 heading for Bend
  Historical mailing list - Jvk
  Fri, 7 Aug 2015 17:30:15 -0700
  Evening all, One of the cv's has gone richter on our 86 westfalia on our way to La Pine for a Wetwesties meet...
• Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 09:21:43 -0800
  ...CV joint BARBARIC handling info The link below proves why Internet is dangerous place to get and follow the advice. I was horrified to...
• Vibration under acceleration - CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 10:07:32 -0700
  ...I'm guessing the only remaining culprit could be the CV joints, right? Is there a reliable way to find the worn joints without...
• Re: New Type of CV Boot Available - 10 Minutes and boot replaced
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 08:32:03 EDT
  ...If one has boots that DON'T use >clamps on >their CV Joints, can boots WITH clamps be substituted? > >Also: ARE there CV boot...
• Re: New Type of CV Boot Available - 10 Minutes and boot replaced
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 01:20:20 +0200
  ...axles, and that style of boot/joint is the same as CT describes as inner CV joints. The outer end of the boots are...
• CV JOINTS FAQ
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 04:22:57 -0800
  ...Another benefit of the CV joint is that it will work at a higher deflection than 16 degrees, I don't remember the exact...
• Re: Syncro CV Self Destruct
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Sun, 10 May 1998 11:08:47 -0400
  Martin Peitz wrote: > > Syncro suddenly self destructs a CV joint. > > U-Oh! > > I am shocked about the prices for a new joint. > It seems...
• CV advice thanks and kudos
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 08:22:11 -0700
  Thanks to those who responded to my request for CV joint advice. The distance diagnosis winner (again) is Mr. Bulley, who said "Don't...
• Clunky CV on 87 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 15:23:15 -0800
  ...From where I heard the noise, I think it is the outer CV joint, but I have no experience with CVs and do not...
• Re: CV advice needed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 17:10:21 -0500
  ...grease in my CV joints. I had the familiar Clack-Clack-Clack almost 2 years ago on a front/outer joint on my Syncro...
• Re: grooves in outer part of cv joint--replace?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fayne
  Thu, 4 Aug 2011 21:49:04 -0700
  ...grooves in outer part of cv joint--replace? > Hi, > > I have a cv joint apart (not because there was a problem, I swapping to...
• Re: Cost effective,,expected for 60,000mi svc
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 17:48:46 -0700
  >CV joint grease isn't something that ever requires changing. The joints won't >last anylonger replacing the grease. I don't agree... the...
• Re: Clunk, clunk, found it... now what?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 15:53:56 -0700
  The entire axle can come out as an assembly - there is an identical CV joint at the wheel side as well. If you are...
• Re: Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:03:55 -0800
  ...Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints Well, I did it to myself (someone even cautioned me about this) , back between Christmas...
• Re: '83 Air Cooled 'ASI Conversion' rear end clunk
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:47:20 -0700
  ...Does this jive with worn CV joints? Thanks for any > insights and advice. > > Regards > > Kip Jacob
• CV joint binding
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 09:55:20 -0800
  ...Removed the CV joints to re-grease them and replace the torn boots. As I reassemble the joints, I'm having some trouble. Three...
• Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:46:49 -0500
  ...four joints. >> I have used it for 20 years on vanagons and have gotten very good service >> out of my CV joints. I'm...
• Re: CV bolts and DPO mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:04:05 -0800
  ...If they were > all loose, surely I would have heard the horrible rattling noise of a loose > CV joint. Instead, that ONE tight bolt...
• Re: CV Joint failure - New or Rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 18:46:04 -0700
  ...CV Joint failure - New or Rebuilt? I recently pulled my CV shafts after noticing a seat of the pants vibration that was not tires...
• Re: Errors in CV Rotation Article at Volkscafe website
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 23:14:25 -0500
  ...the CV is good, any way you chose....but this is a cure for only a > wile... > > http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_swap...
• Re: CV joint question and success!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:34:18 -0400
  Hi folks, Chris described the CV joint as follows… Don't worry about that groove. I haven't found anything about the outer CV...
• Re: CV joint question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 10:49:08 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Will Morris wrote: > I am about to install a new inboard CV joint. The new joint I got > from...
• Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:49:13 -0800
  ...increased a lot. >>> ... >>> not to mention CV joint angles ..and on and on. >> >> Increasing the tire diameter has zero effect on CV joint angles. >
• Re: CV joint repair american way.
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:28:11 -0500
  ...CV joint repair american way. > > > In a message dated 3/21/99 6:58:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, > HEATERMAN@NAC.NET > writes: > > << I...
• Re: rotating cvs and axles from left to right
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Tue, 14 May 2002 22:25:18 -0700
  ...It is the "load direction", not the rotation direction that changes the wear pattern inside the CV joint. This changes only if you swap...
• Re: CV anatomy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:15:52 -0400
  Troy, I have been reassembling CV joints for thirty years without worrying about orientation (on any of the parts) and yet to have a...
• Re: Thumping Noise - Wheel CV Joint Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:27:32 -0700
  ...I'm with CV joints, rear wheel bearings, or tire , or all of the above. ( AOA ) . I have seen CV joints act up *only...
• Re: CV joint packing grease?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 23:57:29 -0700
  ...CV joint packing grease? > Hi Bill, > > Find yourself some Lubro-Moly CV axle grease. I used it and have heard > that it is the...
• Re: cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 07 Jul 94 19:26:24 CDT
  ...cv on cv's only includes 4 replacements. likewise. thus far, i had been so shocked at the galling and burning in the joints...
• Re: cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Jul 94 11:15:03 EDT
  ...to strongly recommends repacking > >all CV joints every 30,000 miles, especially for the Vanagon. He claims the > >joints will last almost indefinitely when...
• What size tool for CV joint removal?
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 18:44:04 -0700
  I took a peek at the bolts on my CV joint that needs replacing, and could see that they are stars, not allen heads...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:20:56 -0500
  ...I ruled out CV joints at the time. But I will > check them out again. The input shaft sleeve is really the most likely...
• Re: Cheap CVs (was: Re: CV Joints)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 20:16:09 -0400
  ...whole axle, I HATE lubing cv joints!>> I, too, HATE lubing CVs. I just finished removing & lubeing my CVs this afternoon. YUCK!!! Besides that...
• Re: cv joint questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 23:32:06 -0600
  ...it would also go away if i pushed in the clutch. > > I think it must be the outer CV joint. i cant figure out...
• Re: CV Joint Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:28:37 -0400
  ...CV Joint Question At 08:55 PM 4/18/2011, Mike wrote... >Just mark an arrow on each CVJ indicating which way it was...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:53:40 EST
  If the axles will not come out of the CV joint once you remove the C-clip _DO NOT HAMMER _ on the axle ends...
• cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 16:54:00 -0500
  ...I finally removed one side to replace the cv joints and noticed a difference between the old and the new lobro ones. The new...
• Re: 45Nm a bit much for CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 May 2007 23:10:21 -0500
  ...I just broke a bolt off the CV joint while trying to > tighten it according to Bentley (and Haynes) it's 45Nm. The broken...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 07:49:13 -0700
  ...CV Joints > > Removing the joints is as you describe- just removing the six bolts on > each end of each axle. The outer bolts can...
• Re: CV Repair
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 16:22:47 -0400
  >> Complete rebuilt and warranteed axles,( both CVs etc,) for my '87 >> Syncro are $141 CDN, (ie $100US) so you should do some checking. It...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 13:44:25 -0600
  Ben McCafferty wrote: > In the meantime, I wanted to let > you know that CVs aren't as bad as everyone makes them out to...
• Re: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:52:52 -0400
  ...Submerge the removed/not removed CV joint in > a coffee can filled with lacquer thinner to cover the joint. If the joint > is left...
• Re: Raising '83.5 for CV work
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Sep 1997 16:18:34 UT
  ...Raising '83.5 for CV work Changing CV joints is an awful lot easier if you can move the wheels. Invest in some good...
• Re: worn cv joint symptom?
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 00:17:05 -0500
  ...Is that a symptom of worn-out cv joint? > >Jim >W88kender >Los Angeles Dylan Spurgin 81 Westy - Elly the Electric Elephant http://www.spurgin...
• Allowable CV joint tolerance?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 22:50:46 -0800
  Working through the CVs on my 90 syncro westy. What is the allowable movement/wear on the CV? I have a front inner totally...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 13:29:07 -0500
  Put two zip ties through each axel to imobilize the joint.If one ball falls out(very very ez to do), the others will...
• Re: Vibration under acceleration - CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 10:04:41 -0500
  ...I'm guessing the only remaining culprit could be the CV joints, right? >Is there a reliable way to find the worn joints without...
• Re: Rear Vibration
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 12:08:57 +0000
  ...It was, of course, the CV joints which were caked with dry, gritty, grease. I know you said you replaced the CV joints, but...
• Re: cv joint tips
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 18:53:27 -0400
  Many years ago my brother taught me a good way to ensure you've packed grease into a CV. Put the grease in on...