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• Re: 930 drive axles
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:05:17 -0400
  ...If you are lifting the van beyond the stock limits of the suspension travel then different CV joints may be required. Spacers on the...
• brake dust shields...replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Innes
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 20:24:37 -0700
  ...Mostly mechanically uneventful, but the upper ball joints and CV joints were casualties of the infamous Trans-Labrador Highway. (1200 km of one-lane...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:55:24 -0700
  ...Usually all the bolts back out on one CV joint until the last 1 or 2 snap off. Look closely at the side flanges...
• Re: What Type of Grease Lasts 20 Years?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:21:28 -0500
  At 08:41 PM 1/10/2012, Derek Drew wrote: >-- CV joint grease tends to be too runny, I think. It's a special...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:44:48 -0700
  ...never have had a |original split |> without gross failure of the cv joint. |> I wonder if failures are connected to the use of over...
• Re: Redline CV-2. User Input?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 10 May 2011 19:15:57 -0700
  ...why I put in a fair amount extra grease. > >> my 'normal' CV joint grease is 'black slimey' ....Stablube brand moly > >> sulfide. > >> > >> " Extreme Pressuer moly...
• Silly CV abuse WAS: Re: Unknown vibration at light throttle settings.
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Sat, 21 Mar 1998 10:23:52 -0700
  ...Now I drive a '78 Westy that out of 4 CV joints has 1/2 > of a boot. None of the others are covered...
• Re: 55MPH vibration problem...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 23:20:00 UT
  I've had similar vibration from a bad CV joint. If the joint "pits" or binds from poor lubrication the binding may be felt...
• Re: Syncros pre-1980
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 09:21:05 -0800
  ...As a detail in this picture notice the joints of the front driveshafts which were later replaced by CV joints. 1980 VW changed to...
• Re: CV joint bolt lock washers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:39:57 +0000
  I should have a bunch, Stewart. Let me look today. Also, you can get some really good ones from Fastenal that are two-piece...
• Re: CV Joint Question
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:04:43 -0600
  Hey Jeff, if you find the smell of petroleum products unpleasant, you're driving the wrong vehicle. Pull em, dismantle, use the Van Cafe...
• Re: CV Joints 80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 09 Feb 96 19:23:18 CST
  On Fri, 9 Feb 1996 15:54:13 -0600 Jack Reed said: >the van. I asked the FLAPG for a 10mm for the post...
• Couple of questions....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 May 1996 23:38:41 -0700
  What happens if you start an engine and do NOT have the CV joints connected? Would this be a 'bad' thing to do? Anyone...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Mon, 7 Apr 1997 14:04:30 -0500
  My 87 Syncro came with the rubber outer boots, which I assume were the original. I replaced the right outer with a white plastic...
• Clicking Noise
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 21:36:55 -1000
  ...I have redone the cv joints and replaced the shocks and still cannot figure out what it is!!! Another problem that I have is...
• Wasserboxer reliability
  Historical mailing list - Brandt Milczewski
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 11:46:47 +0000
  ...Then I replaced the CV joint on the right side. It runs great now. I've been on the list for 2 weeks and...
• New sound?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 09:44:36 -0800
  ...Where should I be looking? CV joint possibly? Thanks in advance, -Roger Donahe
• Re: Grease on axel
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Oct 2023 16:20:21 +0000
  ...my experience is as follows.  I replaced the boots on my CV joints a few years ago.  A year or so later, I was...
• Re: CV Joint failure - New or Rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 15:11:51 -0500
  ...CV Joint failure - New or Rebuilt? > > > > I recently tried remanufactured CVs in my '87 and it was a nightmare. > I'll > > spare the details...
• Re: Redline CV-2. User Input?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 18:50:58 -0700
  ...My VW shop uses that and prefers it. >> I >> use it for CV joints (the thick purple grease) and transmission (Marine >> Gear >> Lube Synthetic...
• Re: Syncro Front CV Torque question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 14:26:26 -0700
  ...to torque the nut on the front outer CV joint. How do most people do this? Rent a humongous torque wrench or guestimate with...
• Re: CV reversibility?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 11 May 2000 16:32:37 -0400
  ...It looks like the cv joint has no left or right orientation and >logically so. When I put it back in can it go...
• Re: RoadHaus - Premature wheel bearing failure
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 15:33:34 -0700
  I have a similar (possibly related?) problem with my left side outer CV joint. History: It was working fine until a few years ago...
• The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:01:03 +1100
  ...The Thompson Coupling is a frictionless replacement for Uni and CV joints that requires no maintenance although I am sure the initial cost will...
• Re: last call for axle cleaning suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 23:57:19 -0500
  ...should I do anything to my transmission while I >> have the axles out? Wipe the grease away from the area where the cv >> joints...
• Re: CV Maintenance - Re-use old or new Rockford USA boots?
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Tue, 18 Apr 2017 18:40:42 -0400
  ...CV Maintenance - Re-use old or new Rockford USA boots? >> >> Hi, >> >> I am going to clean and lube the CV joints on my 2wd...
• Re: CV removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 15 May 2006 07:44:32 -0700
  ...chisel while the > outer joint was supported in > a vise, but it would't budge. Both my inboard CVs > are now stuck like this...
• Porsche Rims Good price
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 20:38:47 -0600
  ...CV Joint Experts? I had a great trip to Moab, and made it home safely but the last 100 miles revealed what I am...
• Replaced the axle seal
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:00:49 -0700
  ...There was a pool of gear oil under my hanging CV, draining out from the boot and the CV joint.... At this time, rather...
• Re: CV R&R questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Aug 2006 18:45:28 -0500
  ...The other end of it slips over the outside edge of the CV > joint. In this case, the entire cover easily slipped off and...
• Re: cv, wheel bearings, or both?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 3 Jan 2013 18:17:41 -0500
  ...This is what makes me > think it may be a wheel bearing. > > > > My second symptom makes me wonder if I have a cv joint...
• Re: So some CV's require a "custom" tool?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 14:04:37 -0600
  ...to order, wait, pull the joint, see if it can be reused, and then maybe >order a new CV, wait, and install it..... > >First...
• Re: CV Joint advice
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 13:28:46 -0600
  ...I suppose you could flip the CV on each end of the axle, though. 8o] Larry
• FS: 82L, 7 passenger 1200/BO
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 11:38:28 EDT
  ...Runs good, One CV joint tics. Gas tank leaks when full. Looks good, Approx 20K miles on rebuilt engine. I need to make some...
• Re Banging Noise
  Historical mailing list - Barry & Sara
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:59:27 -0700
  ...It turned out to be the CV joints in the rear. There was no grease (or whatever lubricant is used) left in the boots...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:35:29 -0500
  ...Still sounds like a CV joint could be a possibility. After this check, THEN you can say tranny for sure (or not). Karl David...
• Re: Squeaking Bushings - (another long thesis!)
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 09:16:48 -0700
  Maybe U-joint is the wrong term for it.. The manual called it a "flex join" if I remember right.. It's more equivalent...
• Re: CV joint repair?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 16:39:03 -0600
  ...if you ain't got them, you ain't civilized! so get out there and clean/grease them cv joints so your neighbors will...
• Noisy CV's below Zero degrees F?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:18:37 -0600
  ...The CV joints have some miles on them and re packing was in the plan for April, but what gives? Could water have migrated...
• Re: cv, wheel bearings, or both?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Jan 2013 19:39:28 -0800
  ...checking that the CV joint screws are tight would be part of a normal and conmprehensive Reglar Service. the idea isn't to drive...
• Re: CV article
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 07:37:42 -0800
  ...CV > article now available > > Good morning everyone, My first tech > article is now available on the Volks Cafe > website, covering CV joint diagnosis, > maintenance...
• Re: CV bolts and DPO mechanics
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:06:36 -0800
  ...unwisely used bolts that came with some really > cheap and crappy CV joints. That could very well be what happened. Suspicious, though, because I...
• Re: '86 Syncro wheel bearings(and front shocks)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 13:30:34 -0500
  ...I can get to the inner CV joint easily enough but for the outer joint it seems removing the axle completely is called for...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 21:57:20 -0500
  ...ago I installed a set of those $99 buy it now CV Joint set >from E-Bay. They seam it be of good quality...
• Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 16:45:41 -0700
  madsen wrote: > > Why wont this work?? Perhaps the CV's on a Syncro are different from one side to > the next rendering them non...
• Re: Get yourself a hydraulic press!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 18:28:16 -0800
  ...clock should be without one of these! CV joints, upper control arm > > busings, and ball joint replacements are a breeze with this tool. You...
• Re: Manual Transmission Leaking at CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:01:43 -0400
  ...cost? > Keep in mind that there are three seals beneath the CV joint. The disc in the center of the drive flange and the...
• Complete axle shafts!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 20:16:29 -0500
  I have obtained an excellent deal on a small quantity of complete Lobro original-equipment axle shafts, with CV joints and boots attached. This...
• Re: Google syntax to search the Archives?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:16:58 -0700
  site:gerry.vanagon.com windshield wipers or site:gerry.vanagon.com cv joints or site:gerry.vanagon.com tires etc. etc. Ouch, that last...
• FS '84 Westy Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Laurie Loeb
  Mon, 18 Nov 1996 22:54:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...Here's the scoop: '84 Westfalia Wolfsburg Automatic transmission 89k miles Mechanically excellent New brakes Head, gasket and CV joints all excellent Has rare...
• Thumping & Wining from rear of van
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 10:50:12 -0500
  ...How do I tell which CV joint is causing the problem? Another question. I also have a wining sound coming from what sounds like...
• Fw: 86 syncro FS in DC area
  Historical mailing list - Brent Berisford
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 21:35:52 -0400
  ...Runs well no leaks, needs front driver side CV joint repaired still drivable.. Could be used for parts but still very road worthy. Locking...
• Re: Clunk!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:26:50 -0400
  ...From the responses I have received it looks like it could be the CV joints.My be wearing out or just need greasing. However...
• Help! How to disassemble a halfshaft (Syncro Front)
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 10:45:43 -0700
  ...waiting to be installed and I am stuck on removing the CV joints from either end. Bently shows using a press on the inners...
• Re: Musings on completed CV job
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 06:38:03 EDT
  ...It has been making the familiar CV >joint >warning knock for almost a year. But, it would knock one time >(usually >starting from stop...
• Re: CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 22:26:26 -0700
  ...So, when I was removing my CV joints from my front diff and transmission, almost all of my bolts were of the triple square...
• Re: Fw: Drivetrain Diagnosis - Update
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:59:53 -0400
  ...None of the CV boots look bad or have too much movement either, but I wouldn't rule out rear CVs since they haven...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:58:57 -0800
  I thought of the CV joint too at first, but your description made it sound more trans-like, And 'generally' clutch noises occur from...
• Re: transaxle being rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 10:04:04 -0700
  ...Already doing CV joints, starter and boots. What else? > TIA, > Paul > -- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw...
• Re: Friday quiz
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 2 Dec 2022 09:25:27 -0800
  ...Ab > On Dec 2, 2022, at 9:19 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > It is a new CV joint that is designed...