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• Re: Short c.v. Axles ?
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:50:59 -0400
  ...torn CV boots. > > > > I discovered the boots were shot on my drive from Los Angeles to Montreal > > back in late April. > > > > The Joints and...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-( oh I get it.
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:25:11 -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...
• Rear wheel bearing replacement
  Historical mailing list - quoton
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 21:05:53 -0800
  ...Also the CV joints (both sides) have been noisy for at least 2 years. I took the chance to lubricate them really well. And...
• FS - 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 09:47:41 -0500
  ...Runs strong, average 19 MPG New - AFM, Distributor, Aux Air Valve, Exhaust, O2 sensor, Temp II sensor, Fan temp sensor, CV joints, clutch, Shocks...
• Re: CV Joint ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 20:24:55 -0400
  At 07:31 PM 6/2/2011, Don Hanson wrote: >for re-greasing and the balls were blue and pitted That blue is an...
• Re: grease
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 08:21:41 -0500
  ...For the next year and later, Bentley calls out CV joint grease, go figure. Alan Felder On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 10:07...
• Re: Help me find a westy...
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 16:34:03 -0400
  ...said to "Check out Gordi Davis at 4 ever 4..." went up to Gordi's shop in Marlow NH got a coupla CV joints...
• loss of power on hills
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 23:03:13 -0400
  ...We thought everything had been taken care of--but now that the CV joints, waterpump, wires, transmission linkage & adjustment, locking differential, fuel odor problems...
• re Eurovan brake vibration
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 10:22:50 -0500
  ...If too much ferrous material is present the sensor will not read the serrations on the wheel or CV joint and will tell The...
• FS: 87 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - John Eavis
  Tue, 29 Dec 1998 20:21:53 -0700
  ...new starter, rear shocks, O2 and temp sensors, front brake pads and U-joints over the past year. Faults: 2 cracked bumper ends, 10...
• Re: Newbie questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 09:27:36 EST
  ...Hope you dont ! Check the condition of your CV joint boots too, while you are under there. cheers, Steve
• Re: Westy wants to cruise, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 18:19:31 -0700
  ...Just add the > magnets to the CV joint > near > > the transmission and mount the sensor near it. The > manual trans cruise > > kits also include...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:39:44 -0800
  ...Both CV boots were found to have torn into pieces. I jumped into a conclusion that my CV joints were shot. All were wrong...
• Re: synthetic tranny oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 00:08:35 -0500
  ...They also so the CV joints never need to greased as long as the boots are good. I've seen too many joints and...
• Re: Cheapo CV Boot repair(emergency only)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:17:04 -0500
  ...I went back ands > forth over the entire area from axle to CV joint buit didn't put a > lot of pressure nthe stretch...
• vanagon for sale want a 71
  Historical mailing list - Street Bugs
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 04:01:47 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...
• Re: Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Dec 1996 22:44:23 -0500
  ...If the CV joints need attention they'll make clicking noises then. Also, visually check all the CV joint boots. Don't get me...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 18:25:59 -0500
  ...5:27 PM, Courtney Hook wrote: > Alright, I've gotten every CV joint allen head out except for one on the stub end. The...
• wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:54:56 -0400
  ...wheel- I've got it but forget what size it is.) CV joint bolts are 6 mm allen, or 8 mm triple square, depending...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:44:45 -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...
• Re: Westi's and towing small boats
  Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
  Wed, 05 Feb 1997 17:09:49 -0800
  ...If the CV joints are worn, the extra load may possibly cause them to start making loud clacking noises. But it can be done.
• '75 in CV hell (epic - part 2) pieces & parts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 12:21:51 -0500
  ...one cv joint had shorn a bolt head, and hung loosely when the back of the bus was in the air. Back on the...
• Re: 3.3L MOTOR FOR VANAGON.....I JUST GOT THE SVX
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 16:43:12 +1200
  ...The 915 trans uses the same 100mm CV-joint PCD as a Bay van, and I doubt the Vanagon is any different, so you...
• Re: Clunk, Clunk Clunk in left rear
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 10:47:54 -0500
  A clunk, clunk, clunk in a sharp turn is usually indicative of a CV joint problem........either the bearing itself is giving up the...
• Re: Success and clunk question
  Historical mailing list - Eric caron
  Fri, 1 Jul 2022 15:16:29 -0400
  ...clunking as we drive down the road. > It is not the CV joints as I’ve replaced all. > All seems fine under the van...
• Re: NVC broke down in Jacksonville
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:15:07 -0500
  ...Maybe you really just lost a cv joint! Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of TJ...
• Depressing weekend (The conclusion to the conclusion)
  Historical mailing list - Danny
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:40:38 -0700
  ...I also had them check all the cv joints. They found one bad one and repacked the others. I also had them look at...
• Newbie Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nadeau
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 07:08:02 -0700
  ...There also seems to be some leakage around both CV joints. There it's wet with oil but not dripping. My question is this...
• Re: Knockin sound
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 13:30:42 -0600
  ...I was relational to the > rotation of the wheel. > It reminds me of a bad CV joint, but I thought those were only evident...
• Re: Jiffy Lube weirdness...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:07:09 -0600
  ...Never let them put grease in your CVs ............. they don't have anything but chasis grease and it accelerates CV joint failure. I have...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 10:14:22 -0700
  ...If the Axle-shaft and Axle-nut are hotter than the rear Brake-Drum or outer CV joint� The next thing to ask the...
• Re: 83.5 Westfalia questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 15:16:51 -0600
  ...It$ probably a CV$ joint, lay under it and shake the drive shafts. Or drive close to a tall wall and you'll hear...
• Re: [Syncro] New Version of ETKA Out
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 15:10:55 -0700
  ...16_Inch_Trailing_Arm.jpg > My article about belt protectors and CV joint protectors > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/6112 > SYNCRO OWNERS...
• Re: CV drive axle, 89 auto
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:15:25 -0700
  Hey Troy, It is much simpler to replace the entire axle with two fresh CV joints, rather than anything else. Check out�Benny Boy...
• Another Bus parts deal, Brake rotors and pads
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 22:17:59 -0400
  ...I still have some CV joints left $35 each w/boot. If anyone is intestested just let me know what you need and send...
• Re: tranny flange seals
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 12:27:57 -0700
  ...Youcan do it with the tranny if i think too! Take off CV joint. Clean that cone thing. User a screw-driver and pry...
• Re: [Syncro] Another 6 million dollar question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 10:03:53 -0700
  ...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: Westy wants to cruise, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 20:58:29 -0400
  ...Just add the magnets to the CV joint near > the transmission and mount the sensor near it. The manual trans cruise > kits also include...
• Re: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil... more questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 17:44:13 -0800
  ...I bought VolksCafe's CV lube kit and was pushing extra grease into the CV joints. On one side in the rear, at the...
• Re: 5sp trans woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 14:55:25 -0700
  the only sounds tired CV joints make to me are clicking sounds. you don't seem too concerned about the internals of your rare...
• a(nother) curoius problem...
  Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 20:37:19 -0500
  folks, thanks for the advice about the cv joints, and gear oil suggestions. i got the van back on the road today, with new...
• Raising A Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 23:36:05 -0500
  ...You have really considered the issues right up to the angle on the CV joints. Impressive. I thought of you when I convinced my...
• Just got a 1987 Westy Syncro!!
  Historical mailing list - W.R. Transue
  Fri, 19 Jul 96 14:58:38 -0500
  ...cv boot in the front (and a bootie from a stabilizing bar in the front also is broken), may need a new u joint...
• Looking at 87 Vanagon: Feedback Please
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 10:11:50 -0500
  ...invest any more $$ into the van for it needed inner/outer cv joints. It runs great, I worry however about the tranny, how much...
• Near stall on right turns???
  Historical mailing list - Dave T. Richards
  Fri, 07 Feb 1997 22:04:00 -0500
  ...right turns that sound a bit like a drive shaft or cv joint (kthunk a! kthunka! etc) is it possible this is binding so...
• Re: Trans. Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 06:39:40 EDT
  ...You have to remove the CV joint to get access . The seal is about the size of a half dollar and plugs the inside...
• Re: Vanagon vs Alternative Vehicles
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 25 May 2004 14:11:57 -0400
  ...True, but you will never have to replace a CV joint. A limited-slip diff helps a lot with traction on slick surfaces, and...
• Re: Ground clearance on 15 degree I4 install?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 12:40:22 -0700
  ...In 2WD you can fudge the engine up a little too, an inch without shift linkage or CV joint problems. Scott www.turbovans.com...
• 86 Vanagon CV boots replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 23:19:02 -0500
  My van has one torn CV boot. I was wondering is it an easy procedure to SC>replace. Which is the best replacement part...
• Re: new van, inspect'n & warr...
  Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
  15 Apr 95 10:06:58 EDT
  Dan, If you are talking about the noise (perhaps clunking) in the front end, it is probably the front CV joints in need of...
• Re: Clunking sound
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:13:32 -0800
  ...So, any guesses before I get the final word? Sure sounds like CV joints is the consensus. Matt -----Original Message----- From: Janet Sanford Subject...
• Re: Wheel bearing play (in Baja Sur)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:13:38 -0800
  ...I do things like CV joints and wheel bearings full time.. and have for decades. It has never hurt to put some extra grease...
• Re: Clicking noise/whining noise
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:43:16 -0700
  ...We replaced the entire right axle and CV joint with an new axle. That was repacked when replaced. We also drained the transmission and...
• (U)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 95 11:52:49 EDT
  ...in the first place? The comment about the tension on the CV joints was good, don't think I would let the tranny sit...
• to rebuild or not to rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 01:05:30 -0400
  ...for your notes other things that need to worked on are CV joints(all) Emgency Break wires Heat Control wires The electrical system Once...
• Re: Are synchros more trouble than they are worth???
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 09:50:33 -0800
  ...You also have eight CV joints as opposed to four, and gas mileage will be less due to the extra mass being turned and...
• Clunk Sound maybe found!!
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 22:51:52 -0400
  ...Of course I replaced the CV joint dogbone with another good used one and it didnt fix the clunk. Always something!! c-ya Jonce...
• Re: Source for reliable axle assemblies
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:52:08 -0600
  ...This will penetrate the rubber boot and apply >> grease >> to the CV joint. >>> Not perfect, massaging the boot will help. If simple lubrication is...
• Re: help. noise from the rear :)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 21:02:55 -0700
  ...turning, I'd vote for a CV joint. This is fresh on my mind since my CVs are begging to be done and communicate...
• Re: help. noise from the rear :)
  Historical mailing list - shawn a. zenor
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 18:47:59 -1000
  Sounds like a dry/bad CV joint- probably at the wheel rather than the trans. Check to see if its boot is cracked and...