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Re: CV joints and Wheel bearings?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 5 Feb 2007 07:15:17 EST
...Finally took it in for new CV joints -- right rear axle. MechAnic said that he could "wobble" my tire back and forth, and - I...
Re: Boot Camp
Historical mailing list
Mon, 12 Jun 95 10:35:15 EDT
> reassembly), a new circlip, 90 grams of CV joint lubricant, and a > new boot clamp. J.C.Whitney's kits are from Meistersatz, the...
Very beat-up 82 Diesel FS
Historical mailing list
Sun, 17 Nov 1996 23:23:14 EST
...Is this the trans problem? The nosecone has been of at least once (lots of oozing sealant).Several missing CV joint bolts. Almost all...
Re: Vanagons in HOT climates
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 20 Mar 2000 11:34:40 -0400
...http://www.redlineoil.com/watrwet.htm Also grease needle the CV joints New fuel lines New Redline tranny oil Malcolm M= wrote: > I may...
Re: vanagon axle lengths.
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:19:53 -0500
...CV Joint Dog Bone Question Years i figured they were different i was just wanting someone to tell me by how much different? that...
Re: Suddenly nothing
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 21 Jul 2012 08:15:30 -0400
...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: dumb question...
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sun, 13 Sep 1998 12:41:42 -0500
...Since I have biten the big one and used the expensive boots/grease and a cheap(ie non lobro)CV joint this time around...
Re: Test driving '87 syncro - what to check?
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Thu, 13 Feb 1997 15:13:27 -0800
...You do not want to hear any other crunching or popping sounds that could come from the CV joints. Do the test in both...
Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Wed, 25 May 2016 19:38:35 -0500
...I was just under there again, videoing the chamber of the trailing-arm, occupied by the outboard CV joint. Looking for something that could...
Atlanta to Austin Update!!!
Historical mailing list - Dominick DeGaetano
Mon, 8 May 2000 17:44:29 -0700
...and found 5 out of 6 CV joint bolts on the driver's side outer CV joint loose. I tightened them and hope that...
Re: Purchasing accessories in Germany
Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
Wed, 19 Aug 1998 08:14:03 -0500
...the US - much cheaper (although getting a full set of > shocks, cv joints and wheel bearings through as hand luggage had its > interesting moments...
Rear wheel bearing noise?
Historical mailing list - email99
Wed, 12 May 2010 07:53:38 -0400
...CV joints are well greased and have no unusual stiffness or slop evident from moving half-shafts while installed. Rear wheel bearings were repacked...
Mega Bus Event (was:Syncro CV Self Destruct)
Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
Mon, 11 May 1998 18:46:25 +0200
Martin wrote: >I am shocked about the prices for a new joint. >It seems to be a Syncro only part. The Busdepot wants 199...
Re: Somethings knockin on my wheel........
Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
Wed, 29 May 2002 16:55:00 -0700
That sounds like a CV joint--are you sure it's comimg from the front? >From: Paul Rogers <WOGNACIOUS@AOL.COM> >Reply-To: WOGNACIOUS...
Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:32:45 -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: Cleaning Moly grease from clothing
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Fri, 9 Apr 2004 21:11:18 -0400
...after the grease injection and quieter, but > now is gone and CV joints sound normal (I.E., no sound.) > > Any ideas for cleaning clothing...
Re: Hot brakes and torn boots
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Sun, 15 Apr 2018 19:47:26 +0000
...Some boots are such poor quality that will >> tear in short order. >> http://t3technique.com/suspension-and-drivetrain/drivetrain-parts/cv-joints,-boots,-etc...
Re: Stubborn CV bolt removal
Historical mailing list - mike boland
Mon, 12 May 2003 12:56:51 -0500
...sure you use the Tri-Square bolts when you reinstall the joint they >are ten times better than the Allen type. >Don't be...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:05:36 -0800
...They checked everything, re-adjusted the >>> rear bearings which were slightly loose, and re-torqued all axle, CV >>> joint, and wheel lug bolts. >>> >>> Still...
Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:25:13 -0600
...It's cheap and small. > > > > For serious traveling, a complete axle, cv joints, and boots ready to go > > in. > > > > With this, only a catastrophic...
Anvil Shoot, Laural MS on 1 Apr
Historical mailing list - Rob
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:03:50 -0800
...Change the oil, repack the wheel bearings & CV joints, top off the water tank and hit the road. 2700 miles m/l .... I guess...
Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:54:53 -0700
...I have 930's on my Syncro and put a modified spring perch on the rears that are heim-jointed, which allow the trailing...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list
Sun, 30 Jun 1996 15:18:54 -0500
...I used a wooden block and a hammer to remove the stub axle and CV joint. Bentely calls for lock tight on the splines...
Which fluids are best?
Historical mailing list - Renee Norris
Thu, 09 May 1996 17:18:30 -0500
...coolant, brake fluid, transmission, final drive, general greasing, CV joints, etc. ? I looked in the Vanagon list archives for this information and I'm...
Re: loud trans clanging in reverse and first
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Mon, 29 Jun 1998 19:30:16 -0400
...4) in front differential and rear transaxle; cleaned and repacked the CV joints front and rear. We can't tell for certain which in...
Re: Suspension
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Wed, 8 Mar 2000 07:02:22 -0800
...I just can't get around to it because of other high-priority repairs that need to be done (CV joints, etc.). The air...
Vanagon Love - Was: CV Joint Swapping
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Thu, 20 Apr 2000 13:29:56 -0700
<snip> > Sigh. Does it ever end? I just want to go on my trip, not > be stuck in my friend's garage the rest...
Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:12:56 -0400
...CV joint is more likely, however, you don't have CV up front as yours is not a Syncro. I would look for a...
Re: Syncro Front CV Torque question
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Tue, 18 Oct 2005 14:57:13 -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: [syncro.org] bad vibes
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 7 Oct 2004 11:25:47 -0400
...However I don't think the VC is your source of vibration. >What about front bushings, tie rods, ball joints, front cv's, there...
vanagon for sale want a 71
Historical mailing list - Street Bugs
Tue, 14 Jan 1997 03:20:47 GMT
...only in MI 1 year thats why no rust new axle boots on cv joints,cv joints inspected and good sliding door slides like...
Rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Sun, 16 Aug 2015 18:55:35 -0700
How do I disassemble these buggers? (87 Wolfsburg) I found this puzzle three years ago when I did CV joints, and got around it...
Re: To those '83-'85 Vanagon folks
Historical mailing list
Wed, 07 Sep 1994 08:04:28 -0700
...2 replaced to repacked CV joints at about 60,000 mi. 2. 2 replaced batteries, bought an alternator but didn't need it 3...
Re: Thump Thump Thump
Historical mailing list - William Maxian
Wed, 25 Aug 1999 03:50:44 -0400
...be a separated tire, front ball-joints OK. > > I am getting confused - if it were a cv - would I hear it? > Something binding in...
power steering groan?
Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:06:13 -0700
...I don't think it was CV joints or suspension related because it happens instantaneously when moving the steering wheel just slightly, like 1cm...
Rear wheel bearings going? How long have I got?
Historical mailing list - Jason Simpson
Wed, 21 Jun 2006 22:41:12 -0700
...I have to think (and hope) it's not the CV joints -- those are basically brand new from Go Westy, maybe 500 miles old...
Things to be happy about...!!!LVC
Historical mailing list - Hermann de Boer
Wed, 19 May 2004 01:38:11 +0000
...cracked u-joint in steering column, all new cv- joints. The bills were piling up, and  I have to confess, we doubted&nbsp...
wearing down my westy
Historical mailing list - Bravo Sierra
Mon, 3 Nov 2003 22:50:42 -0800
...does this sound like a bad cv joint? the weird thing is that i first heard this sound at least 5k miles ago and...
Re: [Syncro] Heavy Duty Rear Axels/CVs (108mm), Factory
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Wed, 3 Jan 2001 21:25:29 -0500
...Has anyone on the list ever broke or bent a haft shaft? I can see an advantage to the bigger cv joints but not...
Re: i've become a true vanagon owner [HELP!!]
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Wed, 16 May 2001 08:29:42 -0700
...he's going to make sure that joint is fine, and then torque the other five down to spec. he says people come in...
Re: HEV conversion
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 15 Oct 2001 21:20:43 +1200
...Connect each motor to the corresponding wheel with a custome axle >shaft and CV joints. Each motor would have a dedicated motor controller >but...
Re: Coolant light blinking on&off
Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
Sat, 14 Apr 2001 21:02:42 -0400
...The CV joint went out. Replaced all four joint and she was running fine. > >Took off for an over night trip to Black Mesa...
Re: Shift but no go - Update - CV bolts go wheeeeeeeeee!
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 28 Oct 2017 07:52:48 -0700
...Shift but no go > > Of the fast with no warning failures the usual suspects are the CV joints > or an axle, the clutch disc...
Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:35:43 -0700
...the >> rubber boot on the >> passenger side CV joint is torn. No clunks from the CV's >> yet, so I was >> planning just to...
FS: 87 Vanagon GL Syncro
Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
Mon, 24 Apr 2000 09:19:57 -0700
...153k (engine rebuilt at 85k) New water pump (11/99) New driveline front u-joint, rf outer cv, rf upper ball joint (10/99...
For Sale: 82 Westy 2.0 Aircooled
Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
Tue, 18 May 1999 11:14:32 -0500
...All new CV joints. Many other new parts including new VW front seat cushions. I have all records going back to '92. We have...
Re: Transmission leak
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 12 Feb 2003 23:24:07 -0500
...What is the purpose/function of the circular metal plate next to the driver's side CV joint, towards the front of the van...
Did I buy the Right Vehicle? Am I hearing all the bad.
Historical mailing list - Adam Thacker
Tue, 24 May 2005 06:55:28 -0400
...Engines blowing, CV Joints, Bearings, Hoses Popping etc. Can people please provide me some positive stories of trouble free ownership and trips with regular...
Re: Rear brakes, 87 syncro - how long?
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 09:49:14 -0600
...Can't really estimate the time > since I did the brakes, wheel bearings, and CV joints at the same time. > Only problem I had...
Re: Swing Axle Boot Leak Question
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:10:10 -0700
...the CV off the tranny and at least inspect the plug (if not glue it in) and then clean/pack the joint again. Does...
Re: Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:05:26 -0700
...Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint To: "Richard Koerner" <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> Cc: "Vanagon List" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Date: Monday, April 11...
Re: Just interesting observation
Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
Fri, 17 Dec 2004 10:15:15 -0800
...Sounded just perfect. >> >>I put it in the garage a few days ago for the CV joint adventure, and >> when >>I started it up...
Re: '87 Syncro GL Oil Purge
Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
Tue, 25 Nov 1997 11:46:05 -0700
...I replaced both seals where the CV joints attach, as well as the front seal where the drive shaft attaches. All's well now...
Re: My balls are knocking!!
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Tue, 13 Aug 2002 13:08:44 -0400
...from the left rear wheel......I was convinced it was the CV joint about to grind itself into dust ----- but I was still a...
Re: Clutch on 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:15:17 -0800
...it's a good time to service the CV joints, if the trans is coming out. I at least add some moly grease to...
cv joint/boot and idle/ac questions
Historical mailing list - Jenny Fontaine
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:12:20 -0500
...I am going to order 4 cv joint and boot kits from busdepot.com. A friend recommended that I also replace the "cap" as...
Re: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:57:13 -0700
...Put new lock washers > on the CV joints, yep. I'm guessing the bellhousing is different? > Input shaft the same?
free toolbox with vw purchase
Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:29:44 -0400
...Do they make a socket that fits the cv joint bolts? We have the cheap autozone ones that you have to use inside another...
The Blue Paz
Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
Thu, 29 Jun 1995 10:38:35 -0500
...By the way, I have changed my CV joints at ~40K. Is that reasonable ? I talked to someone yesterday who has a 1983 van...
Re: Beer can effect
Historical mailing list - shawn thomas
Fri, 16 Jun 2000 10:05:42 -0700
...big boom was, some thought it was the CV joint settling. Then discovered it one day taking off...