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• Re: Loud Popping Noise From Rear of '88 Vanagon - Any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:02:17 -0400
  Look for a CV joint with a busted cage. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: G-6 Grease
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 01:33:52 -0500
  ...G-6 Grease > > > >I noticed that Bentley calls out "G-6 grease" as the type required for use > >on CV joints. I had not...
• Re: [T2] Need a torque value, please
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 15:36:12 -0800
  ...The van is attached to the > > pulley via 4 bolts with "triple-square" heads, similar to CV joint bolts. > > > > Does anybody know the proper...
• I really hate CPOs.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:53:21 -0400
  ...least, I had to cut off the heads of 5 of 6 bolts on one CV joint because the Allen heads were buggered. Grrr.
• Searched. Steering rack grease substitute? + questions PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:08:41 -0800
  ...In the archives there's mention of CV joint grease being used on the manual steering rack. What are others using as a substitute...
• Re: Vanagons are too cool?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:00:04 -0700
  ...Replacing a cv joint is, when all said and done, just a do-able inconvenience. cheers alistair On 2013-03-20, at 7:23...
• Re: need CV boot bolt spacers
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 12:19:47 -0500
  ...I asked the same question >as you when I was installing joints and boots on an 84 Westy, and the >List consensus was that...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:37:23 -0800
  ...I think it is not the CV joints. A broken clutch? I can depress the clutch, start the engine and shift. But as soon...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:08:47 -0800
  ...It's cheap and small. > > For serious traveling, a complete axle, cv joints, and boots ready to go > in. > > With this, only a catastrophic...
• Re: Syncro CV Madness..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 00:09:49 -0400
  ...Bought both boot kits for ten-fifty at Univeral Joint Sales--wish they were the blue ones you guys mentioned--but at least they...
• Re: 87 Synchro CV Boots
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 22:16:23 -0700
  ...I plan on pulling all the > axles and repacking the joints. What's the best CV boot available, and > where can I get them...
• Re: horse power
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 9 Nov 2019 23:51:28 +0000
  ...Who knows about CV joints and all that stuff?  I used the expensive Lobro ones (and Rockford boots) as opposed to the cheap Chinese...
• Re: Mechanic's shorthand?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:56:49 -0800
  ...who I tasked with > looking for loose transmission mounts, engine mounts, CV joints, or other > things responsible for a slight "thunk" I hear when...
• FS-1985 WESTY-$2,300.00 Hit all new parts
  Historical mailing list - Charles Roberts
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 00:55:44 EDT
  ...New heads, air box, rebuilt power steering unit, fuel pump/lines/filters,shocks, CV joints, brakes/calipers master cyclinder,etc., good tires, passenger seat...
• '85 weekender for sale
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 10:50:10 EST
  ...1997-2000 including ac rebuild and conversion, clutch, alternator, starter, ball joints, cv boot, fuel pump, fuel lines, water pump, hoses, master cyllinder, slave...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:32:15 -0500
  ...Is this normal? > > > > Other than the obvious CV boot, should I be also picking up the outer > > CV joint also? What about the other...
• Re: Getting parts numbers (& rumor of dealer parts departments)
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 01:11:57 -0800
  ...CV joint/boot kit (Lobro, OE maker): 251 598 101, around $75 each (includes joint, boot, retainer, bolts and "schnoor" washers) (4 per vehicle...
• Re: Rear axle question
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Fri, 30 May 2003 08:37:08 -0400
  ...I would certainly hate to loose a cv joint while traveling in some remote part of the country in the middle of nowhere just...
• Re: Grease on axel
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 2 Oct 2023 09:32:04 -0700
  ...not to be able to do it, but worse if a CV joint failed.What is the list wisdom on this one??� Supposed to...
• Re: Busted Shifter? Tis the Season!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 14:42:41 -0800
  ...add a tube of CV grease to lube all moving parts if you don't have any handy. (Stealing some from that cracked and...
• Re: Caught offside!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 11:35:36 +0100
  ...sill) > mag wheel (aluminum alloy) > trafficator (indicator) > propshaft (driveshaft) > IRS (for CV-jointed VWs, as if swingaxles aren't independent) > dial a number (DIAL...
• Re: Shipping a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 16:39:00 -0500
  ...If an > automatic, it can be towed flat by disconnecting the rear CV joints from > the axle flanges. I've had good results with...
• Re: New sound?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:23:00 -0900
  ...It doesn't exhibit > this anytime other than freeway speeds. > > Where should I be looking? CV joint possibly? > > Thanks in advance, > -Roger Donahe >
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 18:52:35 -0800
  On 2/25/06, Wesley Pegden <wes@cs.uchicago.edu> wrote: > > Should I clean up and repack the other while I'm at it...
• knocking from rear springs?
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:44:23 EDT
  ...It has persisted through changing the CV joints, rear bearings, shocks and transmission mount. I am thinking that the only wear item left has...
• Re: Syncro abuse (long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 May 2005 18:39:22 -0400
  The weak link here is the CV joints, the mouning bolts, and the shafts themselves. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: CV boots again.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:39:05 -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: Power steering U-joint
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:48:42 -0700
  ...to cleaning this thing up thoroughly (did > that yesterday), then glopping CV > grease all over and in it, then zip-tieing a cannibalized plastic...
• Re: Rear Coil Spring Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:30:30 -0500
  ...Rear Coil Spring Question Yesterday while attempting to do my CV joints, I noticed that thin plastic collar under the coil spring is cracked...
• Re: Loud Popping Noise From Rear of '88 Vanagon - Any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:42:16 -0700
  ...speed or rpm related? Could be a binding CV joint perhaps, if the noise is related to road speed. On Mon, Apr 19, 2010...
• thanks for info (re:lure of syncro)
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Sun, 11 May 1997 21:50:36 -0400
  ...I've seen the '87 syncro camper (not a GL), and it's in decent shape except for a CV joint that needs to...
• 2 Bargains, 10 days only
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 06:16:57 -0200
  ...CV Joints, genuine German Lobro, for all Vanagons (incl. rear on Syncro), $39.95 each Full German engine gasket kit (includes 2 full head...
• Re: Need front axle !
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 21:02:19 -0500
  ...The ultra-low budget minded person with too much time on their hands would take the front axles out, leaving the outer CV housings...
• FW: FS 1987 Vanagon GL Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 22:27:20 -0700
  ...head gasket > new exhaust and catalytic converter in the last year > cv joints great > > paint poor (metalic silver/some rust down low on edges...
• Re: Atlanta Vanagon Mechanic Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 21:34:04 -0500
  ...He just left, after putting an engine, and CV joints, > etc. > > Anyway, I need a new mechanic. Any suggestions. > > > ___________________________________________________ > > Donald Baxter TransCore > dbax@mindspring...
• Re: 1983.5 with 108,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 15:07:43 -0800
  Norman, This could possibly be a dying CV joint. Sometimes they get noisy under load, which may explain why you're not hearing the...
• VanagonSubaru SVX owners
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?rogersisler=32=30=30=30_=28via_Flickr=29?=
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:45:07 +0000
  ...Maybe these dampers will help preserve the CV joints on the with SVX engine. Just follow this link to my photos: http://www.flickr...
• Re: Grease Needle....an important find!
  Historical mailing list - Jose R. Moscoso
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 12:36:04 -0500
  ...Well I bought a few tubes of CV +AD4-grease and injected grease into every boot I could find..... Here's the good +AD4...
• Re: Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:48:06 -0600
  ...and drivetrain must go to the crusher > > Now, does "drivetrain" include CV joints, axles, spindles and hubs, etc? > > Does "engine" include fuel injectors, throttle...
• Re: Rear wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 14 May 2021 09:04:20 -0400
  ...over email etc > > All assembled, and forget the radial play in cv joints, is there much axial play when you pull out on the...
• 1987 VANAGON QUESTION
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 95 21:02 CDT
  ...below). > So, tell me, how am I gonna know when the CV joints go out >on it? (even with my mechanically-challenged mind, I...
• Re: Axels
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:31:44 +0000
  ...You can also buy some legit German (944) cv joints from them as well. That's who I got mine from. Abel. On Mon...
• CV joint bolts...clunk clunk
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Gentry
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 15:17:53 -0700
  The bolts are relatively inexpensive, right? (I mean like a few dollars each). I'd replace any with worn threads, then use some blue...
• new van, inspect'n & warrnty questions
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Mackenzie
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 12:09:02 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I am going to have it inspected by a mechanic today or this weekend to check on cv joints, water pump, heads, trans, etc...
• Re: Seafoam for Squeaks?
  Historical mailing list - quadrat
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 13:31:26 -0800
  ...TIA CV joints replaced in 2004. -- Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to...
• Re: CV axle help for early m/t Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 5 Dec 2019 21:06:18 -0500
  ...CV axle help for early m/t Vanagon? Hi Team, Do any of you have any leads on quality replacement 548mm/21.56" CV...
• Re: CV boots again.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:56:16 -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: [no van content] weird sudden loss of 100miles per 1/2 tank of gas in a jetta
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 9 Nov 2003 19:57:13 +0000
  ...it might be. > >my guesses are the following: >partially dislocated the cv-joint (but no binding when turning hard so i >dunno) >gas formula...
• New to us, 1988 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 14:18:52 -0400
  ...Well, we are the owners now, and here is the list of stuff todo so far: - Left Rear inner CV Joint - Upper left Ball...
• Austin area parts?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jul 1995 01:10:25 -0800
  ...and still have enough dough for the peanut butter for the CV joints? ;-) Peace, ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edmund A. "Eddie" Hintz **|** "You may say I'm a...
• Re: Traveling Tool Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 17:46:40 +0000
  ...I carry alternator brushes, rescue tape, one bellows and rebuilt CV joint and a set of spare injector lines. I carry one of each...
• Re: Binding when turning (syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 11:11:09 -0500
  ...i also had the cv joints lubed and the van aligned at the >porshe/vw dealer (they are the only ones who get it...
• Re: CV Boots
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 01:06:18 -0600
  ...time and tools) is it to replace a boot on the cv >>joint? Mine is cracked. > >I was doing mine today (bay window). It...
• new noise. help.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 13:39:06 -0800
  ...New front bearings and one new side of cv's. Could this be a diff-bearing or maybe a CV? I'll pull the...
• Silcone Coolants lines ???Re: 85 Gl Auto Tranny 5/8" Coolant Hoses to Tranny Cooler Busted-
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 31 May 2007 15:03:05 -0700
  ...on the cv joints then > I see the 1 hose Feed, between pipe and tranny cooler has been rubbing on > the cv & is chaffed...
• My Vanagon's Inspection Report
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 08:18:30 -0700
  ...Right inner & outer CV boot torn; Recommend disassemble, clean, & inspect all CV joints & replace all 4 CV boots. 11. Auxiliary air valve (I don...
• Re: Get yourself a hydraulic press!
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 14:48:15 -0600
  ...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: free toolbox with vw purchase
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:59:00 -0700
  ...The CV joint tools is called an XZN or "triple square", it's over halfway down the page here: http://www.samstagsales.com/hazet...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:11:47 -0400
  ...You might call these guys to see if they have anything > though: > http://www.dormanproducts.com/c-255-cv-joint-boot-kits-solvent-welded...
• Re: CV joint bolt lock washers
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 14 Jun 2017 06:11:22 -0400
  We have them in stock right here ! <https://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61_72_103&product_id...