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Re: CV Joint Boots To Clamp or Not To Clamp
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 13:15:09 -0700
...stuff can do a fine job of grinding away at the joints. So is it better to clamp it and risk a prematurely cracked...
Re: Free Small Stuff in San Antonio
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:54:08 -0700
...as for CV joint screws. the only way is upgrade to the newer better 12 point ones. much harder material, almost never strip out...
Used parts wanted for '81 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
Thu, 23 Jul 1998 20:33:59 -0400
...axle stub...it's the piece that connects at the outer CV joint on one end and attaches to the road wheel via the...
Re: cv joint tips
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:57:14 -0700
...I use disposables and I'll go > > through about 3 pair on a single joint (but then I hate the grease.) > > I put them...
Rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
Tue, 2 Dec 2008 12:01:55 +1000
...Dave (Oh, replaced the hex-head CV joint bolts with start-bolts and found it much easier to do up the CV joints when...
Re: click,click,click
Historical mailing list - thowland
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 18:26:10 -0800
...Looks like cv joint and clutch repair are in order. Is Bently the best resource for the job? Local wrench says I have to...
WTB 1.9 thermostat housing
Historical mailing list - TC
Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:18:49 -0700
Ah Fall brakes, thermostat and another cv joint on its way :) I am about to try and get my thermostat replaced but feels like...
CV Stuck: NOT!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Jul 1995 08:40:59 -0500
...the stuck CV joint. I did manage to get it apart by tapping at the right place with a short wooden dowel (hammer driven...
'87 Syncro needs lost spacer/shim for rear axle
Historical mailing list - deandrew
Fri, 3 Apr 1998 10:42:46 PST
...It goes between the inner side of the inner CV joint and the axle flange on the tranmission. It is shown in the upper...
Re: CV Joint Vibration
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:29:57 -0800
...even, proper torque on cv bolts, all > parts present) and vibration wasn't there before install of new part, > I'd say it's...
Re: 9-month life on new CV boots
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:19:28 -0400
...digest processor < > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > > > >> All this talk about CV joint cleaning and booting made me take a look > at my > >> boots...
Re: Ceramic Coated Heads
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Fri, 6 Jul 2001 11:14:15 -0400
...GET LISTDB MEMO To search for all letters containing the term 'CV joint', send the following command to the list server: SEARCH 'cv joint...
Source of Heavy Duty Rear Axels/CVs (108mm), Factory
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Thu, 4 Jan 2001 12:35:25 +0100
The CV joints are from the 5cyl-version of the Audi 5000. Since the 16" syncros are hard to find, just take the CVs...
Slight VW Content - Most versatile torque wrench?
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Fri, 28 Apr 2017 11:23:24 -0600
Hi, I am going to service my CV joints this weekend. I've decided it's worthwhile to invest in a torque wrence as...
Re: Used CV Axles Needed
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Thu, 13 Jan 2000 12:13:55 -0500
...I really just need the axle shafts so > condition of the boots and joints is not important. > > Thanks, > Ken Wilford > http://www.vanagain.com...
Re: T2/T1/0.5?
Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 00:06:25 -0700
...I am pretty positive that no split window busses ever had CV joints. This is something that could easily vary according to country as...
Re: Expensive Noises....
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:52:10 -0500
...There is a large consensus that it could be the CV joints. Since the noise goes away when I step on the clutch could...
great sig file alert, was Re: Whine during acceleration
Historical mailing list - Houston
Thu, 27 Jul 2000 15:12:08 -0700
...Sounds like the > Dentist in the midst of > grinding out a filling with his high speed drill!! > > Last week I replaced my CV joints...
CV Joint Bolts - Why are they 12 point? ARRGH!
Historical mailing list - JCLC Thomasson
Mon, 31 Aug 1998 23:34:07 -0600
...Why are the CV joint bolts multi point when the hex that fits is of course 6 sided? Is there a tool other than...
Re: Shearing CV Axles constantly... What to do next?
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 20:00:36 -0400
...EMPI CV joints, but do > they > > even fit properly? Also is it the shaft that is weakly made, or are > the > > CV joints causing...
Re: cv joint question
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:10:37 -0500
...cv joint question > > Thanks, but what about the cone washer and the shoulder on the splined > inner? Should it be placed inside or outside...
CV boots does anyone make quality boots these days ?
Historical mailing list - TC
Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:15:00 -0700
...called Miestersatz so we put those on (http://www.bughaus.com/CV-Joint_Boot_Kit_-_251598201.htm) well now I see 1 of these...
Re: If you've replaced your CV joints--please read
Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
Mon, 17 Feb 1997 20:07:22 -0800
> This is true at least of all OEM Bus/Vanagon IRS CV's and all FWD VW > CV's I have seen. Showed this...
Re: CV 12 pt tool
Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 14:09:32 EST
Eric.Henning@BAILEY.COM writes: << If you have the 12 pt sockets screws on you cv joints instead of the hex >> Something minor to...
Re: CV boots again.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 21:04:19 -0400
...joints ready to install? Then I can have my spare ready to go. >> >> I’ve not yet tried to remove the CV joint solo...
Re: Front outer cv joint protectors
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:28:38 -0800
...Pics etc here: >> >> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/02/16/vanagon-syncro-front-outer-cv-joint-protection-plate/ >> >> alistair > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image...
Re: Damn! Rounded over CV Joint Bolt!!!!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 21 Jul 2004 07:30:26 -0500
...Since I'm going to re-use the CV joints, and >not disassemble them upon removal, I'm a little leery of the "pound...
Re: CV joints
Historical mailing list
Tue, 2 May 1995 13:26:26 -0400
>Although, I've often figured after reading suggestions a couple >of years ago that swapping joints side to side is good, I really think...
Get yourself a hydraulic press!
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Sat, 27 Nov 1999 11:32:04 -0800
No serious do it yourself Vanagon owner with more than 130,000 miles on the clock should be without one of these! CV joints...
Clunk After Shifting
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Tue, 24 Apr 2001 07:54:59 -0700
...I had new CV joints, rotors, ball joints, etc before leaving for Mexico last December. Yesterday, I heard a soft clunk just after disengaging...
Re: Hesitation (and dry C/V joints)
Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
Sun, 14 Sep 1997 16:36:22 -0500
...Hi List, The quickest and cheapest way to prevent or cure the above symptom is to lubricate the CV joints on your Bus/Vanagon...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:20:27 -0600
...side and or the other it may be time for new cv joints! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Nov 23, 2012 5...
removing ball joint nut
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:13:11 -0600
...I need to remove the ball joint, problem is the nut is right under > under the CV joint and I can only use an...
Anyone have a pair of Automatic Axles?
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:03:26 -0500
...If anyone has a pair of left and right automatic CV axles for the Vanagon, please let me know. The CV joints and boots...
Re: What is the best grease for CV joints?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:23:56 -0500
...urethane adhesive/sealer for use sealing the pinhole left in neoprine cv > boots after using a needle to inject grease? I haven't done...
CV joints..What to look at, how to tell...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:14:25 -0700
...that 'smegma' in my eyes, I wanted to check on my CV joints again. Last summer I pulled em all apart and repacked with...
Re: CV joint repair american way.
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 17:27:10 +0100
Per Lindgren wrote: > > Why replace the bolts with Porsche bolts, when the Beetle and Type3 uses > 12-point bolts that fit very well? > What...
Re: Syncro abuse (long)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 9 May 2005 18:53:32 -0400
...On May 9, 2005, at 6:39 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > The weak link here is the CV joints, the mouning bolts, and the...
Re: c.v. joint removal Question
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:24:01 -0800
...Once for re-lube the CV joint and another for replacing a torn boot. I did not touch that 46mm axle nut. David ____________________________________________________________________________________ Go...
Re: Quick Trip Report and Some Anomalies
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 9 Feb 2009 13:02:45 -0800
...clicking makes one think of 'cv joints' ......... here's another thing about CV joints that are dry, don't have enough lube, or are...
Re: Synchro to 2wd
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Mon, 6 Jun 2005 01:44:50 -0400
...It's not realistically possible to remove the front axles since the outboard CV joints form the wheel spindles and hold the bearings together...
Re: CV joint 'indicators'?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:56:13 -0700
...CV joint 'indicators'? > > > > Try driving in circles CCW and CW in a parking lot. Get a helper to > > listen out the PS window to...
Re: Front outer CV on Syncro
Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
Thu, 21 Nov 1996 18:47:24 +0000
...the >whole wheel bearing assembly, or can I drop the inner CV joint and then >remove the large axle bolt, and just pull the...
82 auto cv/differential help
Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 12:53:39 EDT
...When going in *reverse* the Van makes a noise that sounds *exactly* like a bad cv joint. Click click click. Sounds exactly like a...
Re: Re; Auto Trans Noise
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 25 Nov 2004 22:35:58 -0700
...I know it is not CV joints. I've been going over it pretty closely, making notes and got an order in now. But...
Re: CV joint 12 point cap screws (bolts)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 14:25:26 -0500
...driver > >for the 12 point cap screws (Porsche) for the Vanagon CV's. > > Its worth the money to buy this tool from snap-on...
Re: Noise from rear...
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 6 Feb 2004 16:10:44 -0500
...The reason is because the rear wheels don't steer, the angle the CV joint works at doesn't vary as you turn the...
Re: Chrome Muffler Bearing?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 19 Jan 2005 14:09:44 -0800
...Chrome Muffler Bearing? > HAs anyone ever found a CV joint ball bearing in the > bottom hose of a WBX 2.1 idle stabilizer hose...
Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:37:50 -0500
Wow! Is there any other way to word that? :-D John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http...
Re: Couple of questions....
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Fri, 24 May 1996 10:53:00 -0700 (PDT)
>>What happens if you start an engine and do NOT have the CV joints >>connected? Would this be a 'bad' thing to do? > > It...
CV Joint Cleaning
Historical mailing list - David R. Paterson
Fri, 21 Apr 2000 18:04:42 -0500
OK Ya'll Now that we've gotten so much mileage out of the swapping thread. I thank all of you for that info...
Re: Shipping a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 3 Apr 2003 13:53:24 EST
...If an > automatic, it can be towed flat by disconnecting the rear CV joints from > the axle flanges. > > or you can tow it backwards...
Rounded CV Joint Bolt - Cutting Slot
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Wed, 21 Jul 2004 01:12:52 -0400
Hi, One method I've used with good results is to cut a slot with a Dremel, then use an impact driver (couldn't...
Re: CV Joint Dog Bone Question Years
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Wed, 9 Mar 2005 19:15:24 -0500
...This is why the axle shaft is different even though >the CV joint is the same. Also the shaft differs for an auto trans...
Re: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 1 Jan 2024 11:49:55 -0700
...Unfortunately it is on >> the outside CV joint so it inaccessible by most tools. >>> >>> Has anyone had this experience and can offer any advice...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:48:33 -0700
...Never have I seen evidence of either water or dirt in > an INTACT CV joint. > > The constant splitting of this new rubber product everyone...
Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:34:18 -0600
...It's an irresistible urge! I have to say, though, I have great success with CVs and this has never proven to be a...
Re: Syncro vibrations... I think it's time for a mechanic!
Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
Mon, 19 Jul 1999 19:34:22 +0000
...a few months....The front bearings and outer CV joints > check out fine, the inner > CV's were both replaced about 10-20,000...
Re: drilling out axle bolts
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 09:50:58 -0800
...If worse comes to worse you can always drive out the hub thing that the CV joint bolts onto. I suppose this would require...
Stuck Bolt, Help, CV's '80
Historical mailing list
04 Nov 96 06:17:14 PST
...Both busses are at about 200K, both have original CV's (based on date stamp on outer housing). Beige bus has had joints flopped...