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• Re: Rear Vibration
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 7 Sep 2013 21:01:03 -0400
  ...right and left, rotated and balanced > the tires, and replaced the CV joints. It is an automatic with just over > 200K. I don't...
• Re: Vanagon Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Apr 1995 19:47:56 -0400
  ...last change! Guess that'll be the next job after getting cv-joint and front wheel assembly back together. Front final drive's gotta...
• Puzzler: Why Do Syncro Front/Outer Boots Differ by year?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 23:07:59 -0500
  ...I notice that the fiche says that when buying the boot plus CV Joint there is no difference by year, however. _____________________________________________________ Derek Drew New...
• Best Vanagon mechanic on the West Coast?
  Historical mailing list - K/M Heffelfinger
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 16:32:44 -0400
  ...This is what the van got on its "report card" Ball joints: left upper is very worn Front crank seal oil leak CV boot...
• Re: 1983.5 with 108,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 14:38:22 -0800
  ...1983.5 with 108,000 miles > CV joints !!! > Same thing happened to me going up the Saluda grade in NC on July 4. > You...
• Re: [T2] Damn! Rounded over CV Joint Bolt!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 23:30:17 -0400
  to have success with the vise grip method this is my advice. buy a pair of curve jawed vise grips. leave them in your...
• Re: Wheel tightening technique
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 09:12:27 -0600
  ...in place by safety wire! On my old '68 Loaf, the CV joint bolts were bad to back out. I finally drilled the heads...
• Re: c.v. joint removal Question
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:16:19 -0700
  ...use a couple of tywraps to keep the joints and the boots together. Older CVs will sometimes just fall apart if you let them...
• Re: Transmission (transaxle) Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 26 Mar 2016 13:03:53 -0700
  ...Warn CV joints can allow the axle to move than normal and if the balls roll across wear spots in the joint tracks this...
• FS: Various '87 Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 11:28:56 -0500
  ...6) CV Joints & Axles - These are from an '87 AUTOMATIC (manual axles are different from automatic). Boots and joints are in good condition. I...
• Re: 2wd Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 10:28:46 -0500
  ...Just use the outer CV joint housings to hold the bearings together. Right? ---------------------------------------------------------------- The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 19:21:25 -0400
  ...Well so far it's beat me. >:-( > hi , > it's not 'taping with a hammer' on top of stuck cv joint screw.. > it's...
• Re: REPOST 86 GL for sale (w/corrections)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 17:09:11 -0500
  ...All new CV joints, tires are in great >shape.The interior is in great shape the rear seat >folds down to bed (I still...
• FS: Westy w/ a Nissan Maxima V6
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 16:46:51 EST
  ...Engine-190hp Has a '93 V6 Nissan Maxima Engine, new clutch, cv joints, A/C 134A, 16x7 rims and tires, smoged. All camping equipment...
• Speaking of horrible squealing noises...
  Historical mailing list - Niall Mac Caughey
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 22:26:43 +0000
  ...I suspect CV joints or a rear wheel bearing, but I'm worried it might be the gearbox or final drive. Any suggestions? Niall
• Re: The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 21:53:31 -0800
  ...Cost of > manufacturing will limit the market to very special applications, it isn't > going to replace the CV joint as we know it...
• Re: Nutz...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 22:17:56 -0800
  ...diff lock and limped home. >> >>Last time I had grenaded a CV joint on the right rear (outside) . >>This time I sheared the axle...
• Re: Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:18:29 -0400
  On a C4C vehicle, the engine and drivetrain must go to the crusher Now, does "drivetrain" include CV joints, axles, spindles and hubs, etc...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:56:38 -0800
  OK folks, snicker and giggle all you want, but Vaseline is what I've used with nary a problem. If yer really kinky (and...
• westfalia restoration articles from HOT VWs (1968-1979 buses)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 10 May 94 17:54:16 CDT
  ...radio slot) ??? , smoother slidedoor (one page of tips) ??? , CV Science (understanding and servicing constant velocity joints) and some other junk about stuffing porsche 911...
• HE LIVES!!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 19:40:58 -0700
  ...Now on for the rest (like the CV joints and the brakes and the interior and the pop top and the tent and the...
• My Cool Sway Bars
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Apr 95 18:16 CDT
  ...It was interfering with the CV joint. Also, I think I am going to get some washers to put under it, and use a...
• RE: 87 Syncro CV Joint/ Spares List
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Mar 1997 10:23:01 +0000
  > In fact, how about generating a cross referenced parts list for the > Vanagons, something to go into Coyotes FAQ site. Nice to know that...
• Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Per Martin Joraholmen
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 22:12:50 +0100
  ...I was leaking coolant from the heads, both rear CV joints done (noise during turns), exhaust leak and a oil leak of the size...
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 19:50:03 -0500
  ...i had blown the boot right off of the right outer cv > joint. almost all of the grease was contained inside of the housing...
• Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:07:14 -0700
  Didn't we list all these before? broken cv, broken axle, broken wheel bearing. can't drive syncro with a front axle out, the...
• Re: Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:24:57 -0700
  ...Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint > To: "Zach Hale" <zach@ZACHHALE.COM> > Date: Monday, April 11, 2011, 8:21 AM > > > Zach, > > Sounds like...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:07:58 -0500
  ...They checked everything, re-adjusted the >> rear bearings which were slightly loose, and re-torqued all axle, CV >> joint, and wheel lug bolts. >> >> Still...
• Speaking of heat and rubber.. CV boots?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:49:54 -0700
  ...In order to preserve full ground clearance, I am thinking I might go just below the CV joints...I shall probably have to make...
• 1989 Westie Syncro (What is it worth?)
  Historical mailing list - Kirk and Becky Stock
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 14:34:38 -0700
  ...A local VW shop has purchased it and is replacing the heads, cv joints etc.. everything that they feel needs to be done to...
• Re: CV boots are not my friend! Which of these boots would you use?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:09:19 +0000
  ...On Monday, April 11, 2022, 11:16:40 AM PDT, OlRivrRat <olrivrrat@comcast.net> wrote:         Unless the CVJs are fairly new I will usually...
• Re: Hard steering when van not moving
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:52:39 -1000
  ...I lube the BJ through that hole with spary pentrating motorcycle chain grease. ( I've kept a rear innner CV joint alive and well...
• Re: cv joint/boot and idle/ac questions
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 19:18:26 -0400
  ...few of the origional bolts held in your mouth, mate the cv joint to the stub axel-holes aligned. Push the 2 undersized bolts...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sat, 21 May 2016 22:01:30 -0700
  ...The Torque converter, the differential, and the CV joints are all things I wanted to learn about at a later date. I guess I...
• Same Syncro Boots? NO! (and
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  5 Jan 1996 20:19:28 U
  ...according to at least one parts microfiche, chassis after 119057 have a different enough front CV joint that the boot was changed - who knows...
• Selling '73 THING to aid Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 16:45:03 +0000
  ...New clutch (ALL COMPONETS THEREIN ARE NEW!) Sachs kit, CV boots are new, CV joints repacked in the VW mollybdendum? desulfide grease. No heater...
• Re: Noise from rear...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Feb 2004 15:58:55 -0600
  ...It sounds like a cv joint >> >> >but the > > >>mechanics we brought it to were unable to locate any trouble! Thank >> >> >you > > >>for your time...
• Bolt size
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:33:51 -0500
  ...There are only two or three above and forward of the CV joint on the right side of the van. I bought a small...
• Re: 83 Westy knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 23:05:54 +0200
  ...I have had > two mechanics check out a wheel bearing or cv failure, but they both said > they were o.k. It has 68...
• Westy rear suspension
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Wed, 2 Oct 1996 04:45:30 +0000
  ...the rest of the suspension system as well? I know the CV joints were replaced about a year ago. Also, I'm wondering about...
• Re: Chirping/Clicking Sound
  Historical mailing list - Edward Malinka
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 16:26:18 -0700
  ...wheel bearings have been > repacked. > > Thanks > Scott Have you had the CV joints repacked. We forget that this is a maintenance item and should...
• Re: List vendor request..
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 19:39:19 -0700
  ...twelve point allen socket needed to >remove the bolts from the CV joints? > > >Drive Safely & Good Luck >Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab...
• Re: Criuse Control
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 18:03:35 -0800
  ...unit couldn't work on a Vanagon by mounting the magnets on one of the inner CV joints with the sensor mounted on the...
• Re: Grease Needle....an important find! Sold ONLY in canada
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 13:31:16 -0800
  ...Vanagon, I have come to the conclusion that any maintenance on CV joints is a waste of time and money as well as the...
• Re: c.v. joint removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:55:58 -0500
  BTW, Jim, Should you strip out one (or more) of the Allen head or star fasteners, especially on the outboard CVs (inside the cave...
• Free German=English Email Translator Service
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 1995 00:34:39 -0500
  ...I wonder if they can actually translate words we use like "crankshaft," "CV Joints," and "woodruf key." If the translator actually works (the free...
• wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 3 May 1999 08:25:25 -0700
  ...After an intimate couple of hours with my Vanagon Syncro - suspecting the CV joints I found to my surprise that the large axle nut...
• vw bus 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - Ron McDowell
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 08:58:45 PDT
  ...fuel injectors, windshield, KYB shocks, CV joints, & distributor. It runs perfect. I have also put a new JVC stereo cassette & Pioneer speakers in it...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 19:31:11 -0700
  ...Timing belt and CV joints are the two main areas of concern. If the timing belt breaks on these, kiss the engine goodbye. The...
• name of strange plastic fittings feeding coolant pipes to radiiator
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 08:18:48 -0800
  ...It comes off the front ot the engine, and is just above the right rear axle and cv joint. It leads to the large...
• Re: Okay READ the subject bar...Hall Effect SPEEDO question.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 29 May 2008 17:24:39 -0400
  ...Unless you can make or buy a VSS that you could attach to a CV joint, your electronic speedometer just won't work on...
• Noise: Tranny or CV or What? -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Fri, 15 May 1998 08:50:37 +0200
  ...I suspect a right-rear cv joint...based on my limited knowledge etc. and wishful thinking. Questions: (1) What do you think it is...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Wed, 25 May 2016 23:10:11 -0400
  ...Thank you. >> >> The thread on samba zeroed in on the theory that the axle itself was >> moving >> between the CV joints. Because it's...
• Lessons learned about syncro driveshaft vibrations
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 23:02:15 -0400
  ...New U-joints, balanced, etc. Vibration, however, was just as bad when I reinstalled the shaft in the van. I decided the problem must...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:35:29 -0700
  ...Makes >>> it just jump right out. >>> >>> Related - - same for screws and bolts ......a sharp whack on the end >>> of those ( like CV joint screws...
• Re: Removing rear axel and CV on Syncro
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 21:03:06 -0400
  ...Sounds like a good way to do > > > this > > > is to remove the rear axels and CV joints. > > > > > > Unfortunately, I have never seen a syncro...
• vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 1996 16:51:50 -0500
  ...Also, how difficult (time and tools) is it to replace a boot on the cv joint? Mine is cracked. Thanks! Tony Franzago '87 Syncro
• Re: Inline 4 exhaust manifolds
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:12:26 -0700
  ...all > > > >Bill M > > > >btw > >thanks ato all who commented about the CV joint fastener tool....I found > >one, have new driveshaft in place.... > > > > > > > > > -- BenT
• Re: The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 22:53:18 -0800
  ...Cost of >> manufacturing will limit the market to very special applications, it >> isn't >> going to replace the CV joint as we know it...
• $5,000 On Preventative Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 09:06:59 -0700
  ...New alternator All fuel lines replaced Coolant flushed & bled New coolant overflow tank installed Many coolant hoses replaced New throttle switch installed CV joints...