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• Re: [Syncro] CV bolts, tools needed
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Fri, 25 May 2001 16:17:14 -0400
  ...I have not done the complete process yet, but have disassembled several joints lately in pulling transmissions from parts vans. The CV joint bolts...
• grooves in outer part of cv joint--replace?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 4 Aug 2011 23:24:17 -0500
  Hi, I have a cv joint apart (not because there was a problem, I swapping to manual-size axles because I'm converting my...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:33:02 -0700
  ...The aircooled and early diesel CV axles are longer than later axles. The difference is small, only 7 - 9 mm depending on manual or...
• Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:03:21 -0700
  On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 8:27 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>wrote: > Hi all, > > I need to replace my CV's...
• Re: Axlel's
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 20:02:01 -1000
  I like to get 4 new German-made Lobro brand CV joints... really good grease.. and good boots. Generally original or old boots in...
• Re: Scary Front shaking '90 syncro westie
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 13:47:05 -0900
  ...I got out and looked under the front to see our left outer Cv joint had grenaded. As it was 5:30PM on a...
• Re: I can name this sound in...
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 15:20:36 -0400
  ...Haven't touched the CV joints in ages. I don't see any rips in the boots at first glance. Yep, I guess I...
• Re: Inner CV joint Allen bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 18 May 2003 15:25:17 -0500
  ...Inner CV joint Allen bolt... 3 days and $250 in tools later I'm one bolt away from removing the passenger side rear side...
• Re: Use of standard CV axles on an automatic
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 23:54:28 -0500
  ...One side is shorter...you will need to swap cv joints onto that shaft. Gotcha. Yrs, d
• cv joints
  Historical mailing list - eric luebbers
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 19:51:42 -0700
  I am going to start repacking my cv's when the boots arrive. My question is should I get the grease in the tube...
• Re: Wheel Knocking?
  Historical mailing list - Little Bear
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 15:59:54 -0500
  ...Was the outter CV Joint. Replaced it and repacked the inner with a new boot and bolts.. No more sound. I would look into...
• RE: syncro problem index?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Apr 97 03:21:33 UT
  ...All CV joints original. Did change Water Pump twice though. Overall service has been excellent. Dennis The "Fun Bus" -----Original Message----- >From: vanagon@lenti...
• Syncro CV's/ Complete axles....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 06:45:19 -0700
  ...function? In the way of CV Joiunts, I have Complete Axles NEW for $25.00 each. Inner & Outer Joint on a New shaft! A...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:34:45 -0500
  ...the nation > having to pay for the boots but free replacement CV joints from VW. > So I purchased a pair of Lobro boot kits...
• drilling out axle bolts
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 03:35:41 -0800
  today i began an attempt to replace the cv joints on the 2nd axle. the first went smoothly with a friend's help. today...
• Re: Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:08:35 -0500
  ...I always thought the passenger CV joints went first. Anyway, > they called around for CV joints or axles.....no luck. Mechanic then > thought to...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 12:46:13 -0700
  Volks, Two weeks ago I installed a set of those $99 buy it now CV Joint set from E-Bay. They seam it be...
• CV Joint bolts, washers, gasket
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 31 May 2025 09:46:29 -0700
  I rebuilt my CV joints about a year ago. A few days ago I noticed that some of the bolts had come loose so...
• Re: CV Joint failure - New or Rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kennedy
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 11:00:57 -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: CV joint reversal?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:24:57 -0500
  ...YMMV, Mike B. >If you could simply flip the CVs over, that would work, >too - but you can't do that, since the joints...
• Re: New Noise coming from under the body
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:35:02 -0700
  ...what won't go into the cv joint > itself, smush into the rubber boot up close to where it fits onto the joint. > make...
• Re: I can name this sound in...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 21:13:46 -0400
  ...Haven't touched the CV joints in ages. I don't see any rips in the boots at first glance. Yep, I guess I...
• Re: source of more cv grease?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:58:47 -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: New Noise coming from under the body
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:55:10 -0700
  ...We rotated each rear tire and > heard nothing. > > I wound up ordering the EMPI rear set that comes with the Axle and CV > joints...
• Re: Rear Drums wont come off.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 06:40:54 -0400
  ...IF you want a sure fire solution - assemble tools, remove 46mm wheel nut, go inside wheel and remove outer CV joint cap screws (you...
• Thumping Noise - Wheel CV Joint Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 19:18:28 EDT
  ...Axles/CVs: The entire axle/CV joint assemblies on both sides are new. They were not the most expensive I found, but still, being...
• CV joint 'indicators'?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:12:22 -0700
  ...Can anyone suggest a simple way to check on the condition of my CV joints, like maybe jack up and run in gear, or...
• what happens if you install a cv joint backwards
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 23:59:51 -0800
  ...i followed the instructions in the tech on cafe volks web page and took the cv joints apart to pack them with grease... maybe...
• Re: Book time for CV Joint work?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:09:27 -0400
  I think I like Dennis' rates better than Jeffrey's.... :D
• slow leak at the front cv boots
  Historical mailing list - John Drew
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:48:50 -0700
  ...about to travel 2000 miles and just noticed a little fluid leak at both front cv joints. I noticed the leak at the nut...
• Re: Errors in CV Rotation Article at Volkscafe website
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 09:02:45 -0800
  ...Your hands and fingers outside the tube represent the outer part of the CV joint. Now imagine one hand as the CV joint on...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:55:33 -0700
  ...Tomorrow I need to undo the CV joints > i my 85. They are now soaking in penetrating oil. The socket head cap > screws look...
• Re: My CV problem has escalated!
  Historical mailing list - madsen
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 20:01:37 -0500
  My local VW dealer does NOT use the 12 point CV joint bolts anymore. Not too long ago I repacked my CV's and...
• Re: If it's not broken don't fix it? Odometer & CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 23:24:57 -0500
  ...If it's not broken don't fix it? Odometer & CV joints > If it's not broken, don't fix it? invite opinions from...
• Re: Can_CV_Joint_Grease_be_Removed_from_Upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:11:44 -0400
  ...Cary Chiang <ccc1@VOLNY.CZ> Subject: =?iso-8859-2?Q?Can_CV_Joint_Grease_be_Removed_from_Upholstery=3F?= I found a rear seat...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:10:36 -0400
  Just a follow up on last night's question about CV Joint removal on my 85. I'm happy to be able to say...
• Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 10:34:54 -0500
  ...a clicking CV joint. I was > getting a click under load on left sweeping turns and it WAS my left CV. > Which was obviously...
• Re: Was cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:08:48 -0400
  ...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: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:50:48 -0700
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XZN-Tool-Vw-Jetta-Golf-Passat-CV-Joint-Volkswagen-Audi_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el1262QQhashZitem27aa6b7bbfQQitemZ170362895295QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools M8 is the size needed and that...
• Re: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:06:27 +0000
  ...Submerge the removed/not removed CV joint in >> a coffee can filled with lacquer thinner to cover the joint. If the joint >> is left...
• Question: ...releasing clutch and *CLUNK-INK noise occurs
  Historical mailing list - Peter W. Stein
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 23:10:19 -0700
  ...CV & boot is a priority) I guess I just want someone to say: "Mine made the same noise and it was the CV joint...
• Re: CV Joint advice
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 07:05:35 -0400
  ...CV Joint advice With this great description of the workings of the constant velocity joint, I have always wondered: When the complete axle's...
• CV Joint Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:52:55 -0800
  Hi everyone, I installed a new half-shaft (2 CV joints, 2 boots, and shaft) on the driver side of my differential on my...
• Rockford cv boots opinions
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:10:45 -0700
  looks like 1 outer cv joint is about to go ... it a no brainer use a lobro joint but there are a number of...
• Re: Didn't know there was two different CV joints.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 17:40:45 -0600
  ...The left and right axles are of different lengths (which seems to be common knowledge) but all 4 CV joints are identical. Mike '84...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:52:37 -0600
  ...And I never have a CV joint >> problem. > > > > > > Rob > becida@comcast.net > >
• Re: peanut butter storage in Campers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 6 Jul 1995 17:27:58 -0700 (PDT)
  Don't throw it out, use it to repack your cv joints. Alistair
• Clunking CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 23:33:31 -0600
  I would make sure that the sounds are not being caused by loose lug nuts. jp
• Re: CV-Joints question
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 16:22:40 -0800
  ...They are NOT CV joints, and to understand why CV > joints were made, you need to understand how these tough, old fashioned, > reliable flex...
• Is GKN - LOBRO the same ???
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:33:15 -0700
  I just got a what an online vendor calls a new German Lobro cv joint but when I open the pkg says GKN and...
• storing CV boots
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 06:25:23 -0800
  I have some CV boots (already mounted to axles with CV joints) that I won't be using for a while (several years maybe...
• Re: rear wheel/axle clunking
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 14:43:41 -0500
  ...I have replaced the CV joints, because that is what > was clunking on my van, and it was great for a while, then it...
• Cleaning CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:30:32 +0000
  ...One, I posted a while back on a technique for cleaning CV joints without disassembling them. I wrote that i fill a three pound...
• Re: CV greasing - not smooth when put back together :(
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Mon, 15 May 2017 15:12:03 -0400
  ...to check for wear and re-grease my CV joints. >> >> I did NOT remove the CV's from the axle, so the middle "cage...
• Fwd: Re: Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:53:40 -0500
  ...I always thought the >>passenger CV joints went first. Anyway, they called around for CV >>joints or axles.....no luck. Mechanic then thought to...
• Re: separating CV from shaft
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 11:22:11 -0800
  ...Put it on a small flame, then heat up the old cv joint, the part that's around the axle. But don't put...
• Re: '87 Syncro needs lost spacer/shim for rear axle
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 12:03:22 -0800
  ...In studying the film a little closer, it notes that the crescent spacers (3 of them on one joint) that the CV Bolts go...
• Re: source of more cv grease? OVER packing?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 19:00:04 -0800
  ...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: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 4 Oct 2014 21:38:23 -0700
  ...So I'll check the joints. mcneely > > ---- mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> wrote: >> Yes, the CV joints would be under maximum stress when you...
• Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 13:31:48 -0500
  Walter, CV joints sure do get a lot of attention on this list. But having replaced the passenger side joints on my 84 Westy...