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Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Sun, 10 Aug 2014 01:09:13 -0400
...When I disconnected my right inboard CV joint, gear oil poured out of the center of the Drive Flange because the center sealing plug...
Question about rear differential seals
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Mon, 20 May 2002 15:33:36 -0700
...My other option is to just pull the CV joints and half-shafts and put high-temp silicone sealant on the outside and just...
Question about rear differential seals
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Wed, 22 May 2002 12:48:52 -0700
...My other option is to just pull the CV joints and jack-shafts and put high-temp silicone sealant on the outside and just...
Re: windshield wiper motor
Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
Thu, 6 Nov 2003 22:39:28 -0000
...No surprises there! The recommended lubricant for the spindles is molybdenum disulphide-based grease as used in CV joints (the ones on the drive...
Re: cv, wheel bearings, or both? castastropic failure!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 5 Jan 2013 11:00:02 -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: Scraping sound from rear
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:05:24 -0800
...Could it be wheel bearings or CV joints? > How to tell? > > Thanks, > > - David, 1987 Wolfsburg, automatic > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Looking for last minute shopping deals? > Find them...
Re: transaxle being rebuilt
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:10:11 -0700
...Re-tighten your CV joint screws after a few hundred miles. check the starter bushing in the transaxle - I seldom find a worn one...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:49:40 -0700
A couple of notes, Andreas (noted for his springs) has a pretty extensive test of cv boots here: http://ig-syncro16.de/forum/index...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
Historical mailing list - PAT
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 22:44:12 -0400
...much sharper angle on the CVs than the 16" wheels >> would do. This would wear out the joints quicker. On the other hand, that...
Re: CV joint 12 point cap screws (bolts)
Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 10:14:50 -0400
...driver >for the 12 point cap screws (Porsche) for the Vanagon CV's. > >My driver stripped its teeth this last go around. Bought the...
Re: CV joint theory: long
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Sun, 20 Mar 2005 01:45:02 -0600
...Therfore the wear should be approximateely equal on the CV's. (not the tires, though!) Al Brase jbange wrote: >> The Differential (Rear Wheel Drive...
Re: CV boots again.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 21:47:44 -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...
Wheel Bearing realities.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 7 Sep 2001 19:43:09 -0400
...The Looseness you reported indicates to me that you have a worn/damaged hub, CV joint face, or the CV axle nut was not...
Mechanic's shorthand?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:21:35 -0800
I was looking over the tab from my local mechanic, who I tasked with looking for loose transmission mounts, engine mounts, CV joints, or...
Re: Do I have a CV joint problem? 82 Westy
Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
Fri, 21 Jun 1996 10:36:00 -0800
Tom L wrote: > > I 300 yards across the San Mateo Bridge (the bridge is 7.5 miles long) > when I got a flat tire...
Re: 87 Syncro CV Joint/ Spares List
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Wed, 12 Mar 1997 10:47:35 -0600
J.R., The correct site address is: http://www.med.umn.edu:8853/misc/archives/Files/ You're missing the 'c' in archives and...
Re: Lobro Front Outer CV Joint Kits Puny Nuts
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 14 Oct 1998 10:00:03 -0400
At 07:48 AM 10/14/98 -0400, Michael Sullivan wrote: <excerpt>Anyone want to go in with me and split the cost of...
Re: [Syncro] Another 6 million dollar question
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 27 Oct 1999 18:18:56 +0200
...The CV joints stand up to more pressure than the vc, and are far cheaper to replace. That is how I would have done...
Re: 1984: Porsche trans swap advice wanted
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Wed, 1 Mar 2000 05:45:33 -0800
...also, i can't seem to find cv joints that work with the tranny. thanks in advance. ===== Sudhir Desai desa4622@kettering.edu desa4622@yahoo...
Re: 12-point socket size
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Thu, 14 Mar 2002 15:51:15 -0800
...12-point socket size > > What is the size of the 12 point socket used to take the bolts off CV > joints? I found several...
Nice Looking Carat for Sale
Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
Mon, 5 Apr 2004 20:54:27 -0500
...Our mechanic (repacked CV Joints, ready for camping!) said it was there to have the water pump replaced. Don't know the owner, who...
Starter R/R Questions
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Wed, 2 Apr 2008 16:04:31 -0700
...Is it recommended to undo the CV joint to access the starter, or is this just more for a Syncro ? Is the inside (starter...
Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Wed, 25 May 2016 20:44:26 -0400
...The thread on samba zeroed in on the theory that the axle itself was moving between the CV joints. Because it's only held...
Re: CV boots--again
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:33:09 -0500
...Do not over pack the joint. A properly packed CV joint should not have grease in the boot. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: Clunk After Shifting - a longish story with little Vanagon content
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 24 Apr 2001 20:18:49 -0400
...Both the outer CV joint boots had been torn, but the CV joints looked OK to me, so I elected to not even pull...
Re: syncro driveshaft 'clunk!'
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Thu, 14 Feb 2002 22:34:04 -0500
...successful replacement of 5 of my CV joints and <DIV></DIV>>replacement of worn out ball joints I still have a "clunking" sound...
Re: Planning Trip--Tips?
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Sat, 1 Oct 1994 10:22:03 -0700 (PDT)
...I have 1 split CV joint boot (right inner), and 1 upper _ball joint_ boot. I will definitely replace both of them, and the...
For Sale 87 Syncro $ 5,000
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sun, 22 Mar 1998 23:50:21 -0600
...It works.) Recently rebuilt engine and clutch, 2 new cv joints, light blue body in very good shape (a few minor dings and spots...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:05:38 -0700
...CV Joints A company called Rockford allegedly makes a high quality elastopolymer (NOT rubber) "Duraboot" part #339-22 for Vanagon: http://www.rockfordcv.com...
Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:49:03 -0300
...I am hoping to look at a friends spare axle and CV joint >> before handling mine. That will be a big help. >>>> >>>> The info...
Newbee 2nd Try
Historical mailing list - Ray Carlson
Sat, 9 Jul 94 15:23:22 18000
...I have read about moving the cv joints to the other side, and I will do that. Any more suggestions will be appreciated. I...
Re: Fw: Heeeellllppp!!! (trans/final drive)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 4 May 1999 15:55:42 -0400
At , Jed Thompson wrote: >the CV joint or something else easy and cheap. It just seems odd that i get >clanging whenthe van is...
Re: '86 SYNCHROWESTY $2000.
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Thu, 8 Mar 2001 23:48:17 -0800
...VW 1986 Vanagon Syncro Pop-top 120K mis Runs good Needs TLC & CV joint. 1 owner $2000 OBO Eastern Shore 757-787-8388 Unquote...
Air Cooled Vanagon parts for sale...
Historical mailing list - Patrick Koch
Sat, 13 Oct 2001 00:37:57 -0600
...CV Joints n.. Gas Tank, o.. Free Seats!!! Please send me an email ( pkoch@waldos.net ) and ask for items that are not listed...
Re: [T2] Damn! Rounded over CV Joint Bolt!!!!
Historical mailing list - Andrew Burczyk
Tue, 20 Jul 2004 23:00:11 -0600
I have used a 6 inch pipe wrench. Its small enough to get the end in between the head of the bolt and the...
Re: 930 drive axles
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 16 Aug 2013 07:27:48 -0700
...I'll take a broken axle or CV joint any day. > > Dennis, > From my phone. > ________________________________ > From: Stacy Schneider<mailto:vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM> > Sent: 8...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:10:54 -0400
...A properly packed joint will NOT have any grease in or on the boot. After install the boot needs to be vented so that...
Re: Greasy Mess
Historical mailing list
Thu, 04 May 1995 17:38:47 +0600
>VWers, > >Made it trough my first experience greasing the wheel >bearing and CV joints in the rear of my '75 bus. All-in- >all...
Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 29 May 2006 22:57:28 -0400
...If you decide to go with the CV joint magnets and there is an option for front or rear wheel drive ... choose front wheel...
Re: Syncro front driveshaft spacers
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 17:17:51 -0700
...At approx 120,000 miles > (late 1999) my '87 syncro needed new CV joints, one front and one rear. I > didn't have a...
Re: Slight VW Content - Most versatile torque wrench?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:13:18 -0500
...steve@williamsitconsulting.com> wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > I am going to service my CV joints this weekend. I've decided it's > > worthwhile to invest in...
Re: Slight shudder in steering wheel
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 7 Oct 2000 20:36:26 +1200
...d suspect the Constant-velocity >joints - it feels much like slightly bad CV's. > I've had bad CVs in FWD cars, noise only...
Re: New CJVs: How stiff is TOO stiff?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Oct 1994 18:34:31 -0700
Tobin, Sounds like that CV is WAY TOO stiff. Clean it up, take it back, explain and ask them to show you one that...
Re: CV Boot Replacement Tips and Caveats request
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:21:38 -0500
...beer]), I have a bit of experience. * When you clean the CV joints, DO NOT let the balls come out. Otherwise, you've got...
Re: new driveshafts for raised vanagons
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 1 Apr 2011 12:29:13 -0700
...I've found a better solution, this German made driveshaft set up.It >> allows extreme axle angles using stock CV joints >> >> http://www.eathen64...
Re: LVC: Wheel Bearing Press Requirements
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:31:14 -0800
...I built a makeshift press out of an old floor jack, unistrut and brackets to get a CV joint off an axle one time...
Re: Bus CV Boots Busted again
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 Dec 2003 23:00:33 -0500
...In a properly greased joint, the grease will never touch the boot. Make sure the small end is located properly on the shaft and...
Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Nightmare!
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sun, 23 Apr 2000 07:15:13 -0700
I just went through the rear assemblies myself including doing the rear brakes and wheel cylinders and new CV joints and boots and rear...
Re: ominous sounds from automatic transmission
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:10:50 -0800
Have CV joints been considered ? I've been involved with two vanagon automatic transmissions that did not work correctly - no, three, come to think...
[Follow Up] WHat is wrong with my engine compression
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:37:34 -0700
...It was the noise coming out of the 4 CV joints. I had all 4 repakced about 2 months ago. The repacking obviously made...
Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:34:16 -0500
...the rubber boot on the passenger side CV joint is torn. No clunks from the CV's yet, so I was planning just to...
Re: Serious problems with CV reinstall -HELP!
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sat, 1 May 1999 22:10:46 -0500
...There are >pictures of the proper alignment at: > >http://www.relitech.com/tomc/cvjoints.htm > >The joints can be disassembled and re-assembled with...
Re: Chopper on hot pursuit - or weird sound from rear-wheel
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 18 Apr 2005 18:25:51 -0400
You've described perfectly the symptoms of bad CV joints. Mike '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy Houlton, Manie Jens Jakob Andersen wrote...
Driveline Problem Diagnosis, Please
Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:31:20 -0600
...I have a turn outer boot on one CV joint on the front axle (the joint is not yet noisy). I would appreciate list...
gasket between cv joint and stub axle
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:34:53 -0400
...When I disconnected the CV axle from the stub axle on the left side, I found the remnants of a gasket. I swear there...
Re: Rear Bearing Help and bulb
Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
Sun, 25 Mar 2001 08:26:22 -0600
...Do i have to drop the CV joint? 2. Removing the bearing hub... do i leave all the rear break hardware attached? 3. does...
Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:20:45 -0800
...I have ball joints and CV joints on my vairous 14 cars, some of which are 40 yrs old.. in perfect shape, just from...
Re: Empi axle shafts are cool!
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 7 Aug 2008 08:34:53 -0700
...But I had 4 new Loebro CV joints installed on my 83.5 Westy last year. Each of them cost me about $50. Honestly...
Re: CVJoints 84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Thu, 26 Jun 1997 23:26:23 -0400 (EDT)
...I thought I'd share this money saver regarding CV joints on my 84 Vanagon. One of my CVs was making that dying clunking...
Re: dropping tranny to do clutch
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 17 May 2010 22:24:30 -0700
...Being > able to turn the rear wheels will make removing the CV joint bolts easier. During my last transmission wrestlings, I found it handy...