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• FS: 87 Vanagon GL Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Thu, 11 May 2000 12:56:02 -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...
• Re: Stubborn CV bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Sun, 18 May 2003 14:55:41 -0400
  ...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: Syncro Acceleration Vibration problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 20:46:22 -0500
  You probably have a bad CV joint somewhere. The first time I came across this it drove me crazy. Syncro's do not always...
• Re: I can name this sound in...
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:54:55 -0400
  ...Gaudette <gcgaudette@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > I think I have a bad CV joint, but since I've only experienced this in >> > front-wheel drive...
• Re: Another bit of info......Clicking noise/whining noise
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:17:23 -0600
  ...We replaced the entire right axle and CV joint with an new axle. That was repacked when replaced. We also drained the transmission and...
• Re: Loud Popping Noise From Rear of '88 Vanagon - Any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:23:54 -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...
• Two battles won!
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 21:16:13 -0500
  ...I was thinking tranny or CV joint problems. At $30 more or less and an hour and a half pretty easy labor, it's...
• Re: rotating cvs and axles from left to right
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 14 May 2002 20:04:40 -0400
  ...rotating cvs and axles from left to right <DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 16:57:05 -0700 <DIV></DIV>&gt; <DIV...
• Syncro driveshaft problems (maybe?)
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 14:13:00 -0400
  ...they had experience with at lease one syncro! They checked the CV joints (they were OK) replaced the front bearings, re-balanced the wheels...
• Re: simple stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:46:04 -0600
  ...If you really want to help yourself while you've got the car in the air, get some real CV joint grease in a...
• Re: A serious plea for help.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Schmidt
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 09:17:55 -0500 (CDT)
  ...They help me keep my perspective when the CV joints have me on the verge of a grease-covered hari-kari. It's a...
• Re: Questions on clutch kit install, 87 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 14:03:01 -0700
  ...to check, replace or repack (if you believe in that) your CV joints now too. -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244 ext...
• Yeeeeeehaaaawwww!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 28 May 2000 19:59:44 -0400
  ...of Long Enterprises, as well as a new pair of transaxles/CV joints. Oh yeah, it also passed inspection!! But the best part is...
• Re: Stuck together
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 13:26:24 -0800
  ...linkage disconnected? Slave cylinder disconnected? Ground strap disconnected? All bolts to CV joints removed and axles moved out of the way? If all that...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 18:34:28 -0400
  ...CV joints tend to click and clack or clunk. Wheel bearings tend to change noise based on weight and direction, hardly from engine noise...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 12:54:30 -0700
  I put some CV joint boots on a vanagon .. that I bought from a big parts store in Portland OR. My cost about 8...
• Re: Grease Needle....an important find! Sold ONLY in canada
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 17:28:02 -0500
  ...all the joints on this baby are/were DRIED out, NOT run out.... this is not a miracle fix... it's NOT putting metal...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-( oh I get it.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:08:39 -0700
  ...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: Differential->Half Shaft Seal?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 15:21:07 -0700
  ...The > seal cap #091 301 189, which caps the differential and is between > it and > the CV joint, was out of position. I examined...
• Re: Grease on axel
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 2 Oct 2023 14:20:27 -0600
  ...not to be able to do it, but worse if a CV joint failed.What is the list wisdom on this one??ย Supposed...
• new guy
  Historical mailing list - pcking
  Sat, 27 Aug 2016 12:04:52 -0400
  ...VWs have always had unique quirks and maintenance issues. (valve adjustment, no oil filter, steering box, CV joints) Is that what you are talking...
• diff
  Historical mailing list - N E JAZZ 2
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 11:17:54 EST
  ...i'm very up on the vehicle has new tranny , brakes cv joints rotors ,bushings , boots , tires , exhaust,and the dang heads all done...
• Re: Suspension noises (Clunks) 1991
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Sun, 27 Nov 2016 15:34:27 -0800
  ...tightened enough (always rear) and front cv-joint that had a cracked cage. I always replace ball joints about every 10 yrs, so don...
• Re: Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:16:11 -0500
  ...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: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 17:46:42 -0500
  ...like CV joint screws ) ( �with a hammer and drift ) >>>> ........makes them a lot easier to unscrew. �Major affect. I've had CV >>>> screws that...
• 89 Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - Dianne L Gigler
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 18:15:24 -0400 (EDT)
  ...engine, a new used transmission, new brakes, new tires, and new CV joint. Her stated reason for selling is that parts are difficult to...
• Re: syncro parts, Jim Davis
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 03:02:18 EDT
  ...transmission (with diff lock), driveshaft, front differential, 4 axles, 8 CV joints, 2 brake rotors, 1 brake drum, power steering rack, front & rear suspension...
• Re: rear axle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:47:43 -0500
  The CV Joints should be readily available. They may just need to be serviced, (boot and grease). The grease does dry up and bad...
• Re: Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 22 Jul 2020 15:42:10 -0700
  ...i missed that crucial info as i read the initial posting - CV joints are a Interesting critter and from what i can ascertain - from...
• Re: horse power
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 9 Nov 2019 17:58:07 -0600
  ...With gentle > driving as I do. > Who knows about CV joints and all that stuff? I used the expensive Lobro > ones (and Rockford boots...
• Re: Rear Wheel Bearings - Preempt?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:29:33 -0700
  ...On 4/27/2012 2:54 PM, Gene P wrote: > Getting ready to do CV joint maintenance - no boot or noise problems, > just routine...
• Bus Torsion Bar Adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - John Grunkemeier
  Thu, 14 Jul 1994 14:05:11 -0700 (PDT)
  ...of lift, however I've heard of some people who's CV joints didn't like that amount of lift and started making noise...
• Re: rumblings: a riddle...
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 16:47:36 -0500
  ...softer? what if you change the other two tires? regrease your CV joints? thats my $.02 worth good luck Sudhir H. Desai 1984 VW...
• Re: cv joint bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 09:50:21 EDT
  Hey Damon, First question is: did you clean out the bolt heads before you removed them? The first time I took mine off, the...
• Re: Vanagon vs Alternative Vehicles
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 26 May 2004 20:12:30 +1200
  ...type 2. >True, but you will never have to replace a CV joint. A limited-slip diff >helps a lot with traction on slick...
• Re: cv joint tips
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 05:49:06 EDT
  In a message dated 03/07/2008 12:44:12 P.M. Central Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Make sure the boot...
• external head leak
  Historical mailing list - Doug Hudson-Bryant
  Wed, 28 May 1997 09:30:56 -0400
  ...I don't mind replacing worn out parts = like shocks, tie rods, ball joints, even cv joints, etc, since I can do = them myself...
• Re: Subie Conversion Mystery ll
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:33:29 -0600
  ...vehicle speed sensor that picked up the bolt heads on the CV Joint. Even for cruise controls magnets were attached for the sensor to...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Tue, 31 Aug 2021 23:02:15 -0700
  ...Suspension parts and CV joints are tops for replacing parts with 25 years and 200K on them and having the new stuff come back...
• Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Zach Hale
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:55:17 -0500
  ...The cvs are only about 6000 miles old and seem to be in good shape. The liquid stopped dripping after I turned the van...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:28:56 -0800
  ...Does touching the brakes while it's doing it make any difference ? 'dry CV joint' doesn't quite fit your symptom............ but I find...
• 90 Westy as stocking stuffer(FOR SALE-NY $9300)
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 18:45:55 EST
  ...CV joint was replaced with new (rebuilt) axle. Auto tranny shifts/operates perfectly. Skylight replaced with Skylight guy single layer unit, flex arm, etc...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 22:14:20 -0700
  ...however all that inspecting still gave me no notice whatsoever of a major cv joint failure. jimt On 11/29/04 9:58 PM...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:56:16 -0500
  Hope this helps Steven I put the cans towards the rear of the space with the lid to the front I have them on...
• Re: Stranded in Portland
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:38:31 -0700
  ...As many of >you guessed correctly, the culprit was a rear CV joint that had come >loose. It was the left inner which dropped...
• Chr*sler flame war [was Blasphemy, tires, and handling.]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Sat, 15 Apr 1995 20:44:35 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The sole undercarriage casualty of all this idiocy? One split outer CV joint boot. Oh, poo. :) > ... 4 million people can't be wrong. No...
• Re: Fw: Heeeellllppp!!! (Auto trans/final drive)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 6 May 1999 02:14:37 +0200
  ...had to lube the CVjoint, left rear on my Syncro last fall. When removing the allens on the outer joint, I noticed that one...
• 84 FS Excellent Condition
  Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 11:38:34 -0500
  ...Transmission rebuilt 2 years ago (including cv joints). Engine rebuilt 3 years ago. All scheduled maintenance performed personally. Oil changed every 3,000 miles...
• Re: interchangeable parts?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 16:59:51 -0500
  ...Lots of Lug Nuts, Lots of tie rod ends, CV joints and boots etc. I'm not very knowlegable about the "parts also fit...
• Things to do while the AT is out
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 11 May 2003 12:24:16 -0400
  ...Wondering what tips folks have for things to do while the whole trans/final drive is out? I will service/replace my CV joints...
• '90 Carat, camper-to-be
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 21:06:24 -0700
  ...I'm planning a trip through the Sierras in early September, so I had the dealer rebuild the CV joints, added a hot-start...
• New Member
  Historical mailing list - James Lowe
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 00:10:30 -0700
  ...Does anyone have experience they could share about this? 3) CV Joint Boots - seems like there's got to be a paint on type...
• Voltage Stabilizer and headlights connected now....??
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:03:38 -0600
  ...WTB CV joint "backing plate" > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Jim, > What's your mailing address, I'll get one in the mail. > Ken...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:03:30 +0000
  ...distinctive "one of a kind" smell; if you've dealt with CV Joints, you know what I'm talking about.  Now, time for some...
• Re: CV Boots spun off again ?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:30:01 -0700
  ...more ;;; > > ok vanagon talk before i left i replaced the inner cv joint/boot & outer > boot on left axle > on 85 auto,I used...
• Re: Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:46:20 -0400
  ...Anti-Seize on the taper of a lug nut! CV joints man I have seen my share of those come loose. This is acritical...
• Re: Bentley 258 ft/lbs Front Axle Nut
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 06:47:32 -0700
  ...is for the axle nut to the outer shaft of the CV joint for a Syncro. > Just did one last month. > > -Dick- > 87 Syncro...
• Re: A "thunk" from behind
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:16:36 -0500
  ...I had the CV joints replaced about 10,000 > miles ago. What are my easy-to-check candidates for things like this. > Before I...
• [Syncro] 87' Syncro Westy for Sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 12:44:35 -0700
  ...30,000 miles on rebuilt engine (Cory Motors in California, great bus folks), new front transaxle, new driveline, new CV joints, new shocks. Heat...
• Re: Gah. Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 23:01:15 -0700
  ...Sigh. > > CV boots torn on both front axles. Steering rack boots torn. The CV joints > had sprayed their grease all over the front brakes...