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Re: Assessing CV joints?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 8 Nov 2014 10:38:30 -0500
...Assessing CV joints? Is there an easier way to get an idea of the CV joint's condition without taking it off the tranny...
Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:33:26 -0700
What I found in all of the cv joints I've done are clips with angled ends and no holes. It's actually surprising...
Re: CV joints
Historical mailing list - deandrew
Sat, 6 Dec 1997 19:31:25 PST
...Once I have them off, it looks like a circlip holds each cv joint onto the axel. Once it is apart, do I just...
New VW CV joints cheap
Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
Tue, 8 Jun 1999 22:48:59 -0400
Hi Volks, I came across a deal on new VW CV joints that fit, bus and Vanagon and some watercooled inner CV applications. They...
Re: 1982 Diesel--Outer CV Joint, Right Side
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Tue, 9 Nov 1999 10:38:22 -0500
...1982 Diesel--Outer CV Joint, Right Side > > -- > Has anyone had this experience? Four studs came loose, the other two > broke > (while driving!!). Any idea...
Grinding While cornering, now cv joints,
Historical mailing list - Kevin
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 18:16:08 -0400
...Checked all the other bearings and ball joints and everything seems fine. No I am wondering if a cv joint was either warn out...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:34:11 -0400
...CV Joints Just a follow up on last night's question about CV Joint removal on my 85. I'm happy to be able...
Re: popping noise from rear wheel area
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Sun, 6 Jun 1999 21:08:24 -0400
...It has been intermittent, goes away after a > few miles, is worse under acceleration. > > My first reaction is CV joints, but what do I...
Re: CV joints
Historical mailing list - Rob
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:19:42 -0800
...If I determine >the CV Joint is still good, I remove it from the axle, completely >disassemble it, clean it, repack it and install...
CV Joints?
Historical mailing list - mjs
Sun, 8 Oct 1995 17:20:13 PST
...I will assume the worst and ask CV Joints? Also, can anyone recommend a re= laible Vanagon shop in San Francisco or the BAy...
where to get new axle
Historical mailing list - Ben
Tue, 25 Nov 2003 10:44:29 -0800
a couple weeks ago, i replaced the cv joints on one of my axles. now the annoying clanking sound is back so i'm...
Re: tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 8 Nov 2004 11:18:37 -0500
> b) Has anyone replaced the 12pt ("star-pattern") CV-joint bolts with plain > ole hex-head bolts? Looks like they are M8 1.25pitch...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:28:17 -0500
...I thought you said "is there an inside and an outside CV joint to which the answer is no. There is an inside and...
cleaning method/ was: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:28:09 -0500
...CV joint BARBARIC handling info The link below proves why Internet is dangerous place to get and follow the advice. I was horrified to...
Re: Shaft off to replace 1 cv?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 18 Sep 2004 21:13:32 -0400
...CV.s which > are what are used on those shaft assemblies Actually, for manual transmissions we have axle shafts with NEW CV joints. But...
CV JOINTS; IS THERE A INSIDE/OUTSIDE DIFFERENCE?
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Wed, 24 Jul 2002 19:40:22 EDT
I am installing new CV`s. One side has a groove machined into it about 1/4 inch from one end. Does it matter...
Re: CV joint socket size?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:34:08 -0400
...CV joint socket size? My gkn lobro CV joints arrived today yay! One question do I use the grease they came with or upgrade...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 27 Apr 2014 08:38:27 -0700
...When the Beetle and Busses went to CV joints > back in 68 scheduled maintenance for them was every 30K mile. When the first > Water...
Re: Rounded CV joint bolts
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Fri, 20 Sep 2002 12:52:33 -0400
...Rounded CV joint bolts So I decided it was time to repack the CV joints and replace the torn boots. Got under the beast...
Re: Syncro Inner CV Joint Boots
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 29 Jul 2004 01:39:06 -0400
Hmm, last time my CV boots got replaced the shop used some of those quick tie plastic things. I always used the hose clamps...
Web Page Update / Crew Cab update
Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
Mon, 7 Dec 1998 16:25:23 -0500
...I finally finished the "how-to" article on servicing CV-Joints. I started this alsmost 2 years ago. Let's see...1 weekend to...
Re: FLAPS? not in my experience (No Van Content)
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 16 May 2007 11:00:23 -0700
...It sounds like a CV joint running dry to me. I checked my owner's manual and it says CV joint is covered by...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:51:57 -0700
...CV Joints > Just a follow up on last night's question about CV Joint removal on > my 85. I'm happy to be able...
Re: CV joint reversal?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:48:48 -0500
...could simply flip the CVs over, that would work, too - but you >can't do that, since the joints themselves have an axle end...
advice for CV R&R on Syncro
Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
Wed, 9 Jan 2002 01:15:57 EST
...I have read the Bentley, general CV joint description in an auto shop textbook, the idiot book and cvjoint tech info on relitech. Here...
Re: source of more cv grease?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 20:36:41 -0600
...Re: (rear) cv joint (again...) >>> >>> Hopefully this is my last question: >>> The lobro cv joints have two sides: on one side, the inner race...
Re: Was cv joint question
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:43:52 -0500
...that's scary if two screws just pulled out, on one cv joint/flange , > without unscrewing them. > > that would mean only four screws holding...
Re: CV Grease
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:06:32 -0400
...http://www.benplace.com/cv_boot_anatomy.htm or here http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance.htm Good luck. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat...
Re: CV Joint ?
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Fri, 3 Jun 2011 14:25:41 +0000
...I just did the CV joints on the right side of my van, using new CV's ordered from Van Cafe. They were VERY...
Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:59:48 -0700
...Hence I'll flip each CV inside out. I took the driveshaft out and cleaned out the CV joints today. The inner CV joint...
Re: CV Joints[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
Historical mailing list - L-Soft list server at vanagon (1.8c)
Fri, 21 Nov 1997 16:27:42 -0800
> Replacing a CV joint is pretty simple. It requires a vice to put the axle Unknown command - "REPLACING". Try HELP. > in and something pop...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - David Robertson
Sun, 19 Jan 2003 11:36:53 -0500
...Having had a look thorough previous >postings for such noises, it is pretty likely that this is caused by a bad >CV joint. > >I...
Re: cv joint
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Sat, 2 Dec 2000 09:48:46 -0500
...cv joint > > Rear cv is needing replaced was thinking of also repacking other 3 cv's. > How > difficult is this? What tools would be...
Re: '72 bus CVs, rear bearings, and torsion bars?
Historical mailing list - lumpy
Fri, 20 Jan 1995 16:36:15 +0000
...You probably should take apart the CV joints and rear wheel bearings and grease them. I did mine several years ago. Just make sure...
Re: Question about Tranny Oil out of the CV
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sun, 12 Mar 2000 19:31:58 +0100
...I've seen the same thing in outer CV joints, far away from the tranny. Smells like tranny juice too, real icky! PerL 87...
Re: Clunk, Clunk Clunk in left rear
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 24 Aug 2003 09:33:05 -0700
...CV joint. Without a doubt. Could be loose bolts, could be dry, could be failing. But the noise you're describing is doubtless a...
Re: cv-joints
Historical mailing list
Fri, 8 Jul 1994 13:41:33 -0600
Alistair said... >He says, "whats the worst that can happen? The joint breaks, >you replace it, thats all" The joint breaks and the remaining...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Sat, 4 Mar 2006 12:53:28 -0500
...com/cvjoints.htm Tom Carrington's web >>>>> site >>>>> >>>>> and Ben Huot's additions to this at >>>>> http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance.htm...
Re: Inner CV joint Allen bolt...
Historical mailing list - John Jensen
Sun, 18 May 2003 16:19:27 -0400
...After removing CV, you can remove bolt remains with a vicegrip.... John Jensen, Mudbug Pottery mudbug@toadhouse.com , http://www.toadhouse.com
Re: Errors in CV Rotation Article at Volkscafe website
Historical mailing list - Benoit
Sun, 5 Dec 2004 23:35:28 -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: Allowable CV joint tolerance?
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 14:59:50 -0500
...Allowable CV joint tolerance? Working through the CVs on my 90 syncro westy. What is the allowable movement/wear on the CV? I have...
Re: Knocking sound
Historical mailing list
Mon, 25 Jun 2018 12:24:55 -0400
...Knocking sound > > If I shake the cv back and forth it goes away. If you can inject some CV joint grease in there and...
Re: CV Joint cleaning & lubrication
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 8 May 2017 08:12:04 -0700
...IIRC, one of these will work to remove the CV hub from drive shaft. IOW, one could disassemble the joint while its still attached...
popping noise from rear wheel area
Historical mailing list - The Henrys
Sun, 6 Jun 1999 19:33:34 +0000
...My first reaction is CV joints, but what do I know. Any other things that are better or worse. If it is CV, then...
Re: Best Cars to go 200,000 Miles
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 7 Sep 2007 18:19:11 -0400
At 05:56 PM 9/7/2007, David Kao wrote... >Did any of them ever have CV joint problems? My 2001 Passat had torn...
Re: Still Confused about Syncro CV Boots
Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 22:14:30 -0500
...I have >found that the front inner CV joint is the same as the rear CV joint (same >part number, etc). However the boot...
Re: CV Joint/Manual Transmission Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 22:39:33 -0400
...CV Joint/Manual Transmission Question Hearing the clunk-clunk from the back of the van, I diagnosed that new CV joints were needed. I...
Re: [Syncro] Heavy Duty Rear Axels/CVs (108mm), Factory
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 5 Jan 2001 03:44:14 +0100
...4988 The p/n for the 16" cv joint in my ETKA is 431 498 103 C, these should be easy to find in...
Syncro CV Job Tools?
Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
Thu, 10 Sep 1998 17:39:57 -0400
...I'm convinced that at least one of my CV joints is bad since at slow speed sharp right turn produces a braking feeling...
Re: CV lube?
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Sat, 12 Nov 2016 14:15:14 -0500
...Yes these are metallic based soaps. > > For our CV joints Molybdenum Disulfide (Moly) is added to provide some level of "Boundary" lubrication. This for...
Re: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Sun, 26 Jul 2015 10:50:06 -0700
...Cleaning up CV joint for spare Good morning, van lovers I bought a couple used drive axles (from an automatic transmission, because that's...
Re: [T2] HELP!! CV Joints!!
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 12:29:22 -0800
On Wed, 31 Jan 2001, Tom Young wrote: > the CV joint (that thing with splines that fits on the axle itself) > WILL NOT MOVE...
Re: CV Joint Vibration
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:40:41 -0800
I didn't remove my axle when I changed my drum brake pads and CV joints, but there is quite a bit of slop...
Re: labor quote to assemble CV
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:47:26 -0600
Assembling the cv joints is a bit tricky, but if you follow Van-Cafe's excellent directions it's a piece of cake. http...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:19:50 -0700
I confess that I have had a split inner CV joint boot on my Mercedes car for the last 24 years.. and I just...
Axle shaft repairs
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 22 Mar 2000 21:46:03 -0600
Fellow Vanagonites, I discovered a place today, that may help out a few of you with CV joints on he way out. They rebuild...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
Sun, 19 Jan 2003 10:08:08 -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 joint maintenance/replacement question.
Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
Wed, 26 Apr 2017 22:02:43 -0700
...CV joints with a little care should last a very long > time. Although years have gone by "new" axles should not have to service...
Bad CV Joint Turns Vanagon back home
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 12 Aug 2006 06:18:29 -0700
A bad CV turned me and a friend back home last night on our way to kayak on the Hood Canal. The CV boot...
Re: 9-month life on new CV boots
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:31:20 -0700
...9-month life on new CV boots All this talk about CV joint cleaning and booting made me take a look at my boots...