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• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:04:41 -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: Rear Axle replacment
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:03:50 -0400
  ...Rear Axle replacment Excellent write up from Van Cafe; http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_16_9/cv_joint_maintenence.html On...
• Re: CV boot or axle?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:59:28 -0400
  ...quart-size baggies with rubber bands to slip over the exposed joints, some of those nice blue Scot shop towels, a can or two...
• Re: 85 Tune-up
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 01 Apr 1997 09:54:29 -0800
  ...I would do a CV joint service/inspection,and if your wheel bearings havn't been serviced if may be a good time. Last...
• Fw: westfalia syncro
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 15:17:13 -0400
  ...i suspecr a CV joint or wheel bearing since the sound is caused by a > rotating part. also has anyone had problems with front...
• Westie Versatility
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:27:50 -0700
  ...mind you I had to make an emergency order for a CV joint from one of our trusty VW parts supplier which I then...
• Tune Up into CV repair story
  Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
  Tue, 21 May 96 22:51 CDT
  ...My previous experience with CV joints was repacking those in a Rabbit Diesel I have that used to run before I let my sisters...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:41:17 -0700
  ...Note that I do NOT carry spare alternators, starters, piston sets, cylinder heads, transmissions, CV joints, axle shafts, ECUs, AFMs, distributors, spark plugs, ignition...
• Re: Accurate maintenance records
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 16:41:12 -0600
  ...of the > service > records. > > I was delighted to discover that the CV joints were dismantled, > cleaned , > inspected and repacked 4,000 miles ago. Also...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Thu, 26 May 2016 11:49:31 -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...
• Re: Cheapo CV Boot repair(emergency only)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:26:07 -0700
  ...I went back ands > forth over the entire area from axle to CV joint buit didn't put a > lot of pressure nthe stretch...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:16:26 -0800
  ...also.....if you have not actually seen inside your CV joints.....all 4 of them...... you really need to know that those are not...
• I've had it
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sanner
  Tue, 5 Dec 1995 16:42:23 -0800
  ...I just had one cv joint replaced and the rest repacked plus a new pilot bearing installed and the transmission checked (Clutch at 70...
• Re: Chopper on hot pursuit - or weird sound from rear-wheel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 22:57:12 -0500
  ...Jim On Apr 18, 2005, at 6:23 PM, Bob Stevens wrote: > CV joint? > > > Bob > > ----Original Message Follows---- > From: Jens Jakob Andersen <jens.jakob...
• Shuddering after fixing coolant leak !?!?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:54:20 +0000
  ...only other work I did was tighten up bolts on a cv joint that I'd noticed were loose.Shuddering is worse under load...
• Re: Mechanic's shorthand?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:29:51 -0500
  ...who I tasked with > looking for loose transmission mounts, engine mounts, CV joints, or other > things responsible for a slight "thunk" I hear when...
• ITS FIXED!!!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Sun, 12 Feb 1995 04:54:18 -0600
  ...Gotta get me cold start fixed, and injectors checked out(12 mpg is not good), some lube in the CV joints, set the brakes...
• Re(2): To those '83-'85 Vanagon folks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 08 Sep 1994 08:48:52 -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: Bad vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Aug 97 02:30:19 UT
  Do you get the vibration form the engine or while you are driving? May be a bad CV joint. I've seen them cause...
• Trade my 86 Syncro for a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - bpremack
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 19:01:18 -0500
  ...Recent new or rebuilt components include the transmission (5 speed), clutch, driveshaft, cv joints, brakes, alternator, etc. Body is good, with one rusty lower...
• Vibration in '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 16:26:33 -0400
  ...My mechanic says the wheel bearings, cv joints etc are all in good shape and referred me to a good tire shop. They found...
• Re: transmission? - whiring sound w/clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 13:00:00 EDT
  ...What am I forgetting? Maybe rebuilding the CV Joints. Change your Manual Trans oil to Redline MT-90! Grease all of the shifter connections...
• Re: Noise from rear...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Feb 2004 16:07:29 -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...
• Re: [Syncro] SNAP! Zrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! (sheared CV axle shaft)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 22:29:18 -0400
  ...My buddy hops out, looks at under the van and says "you busted your CV joint." > > I'm thinking that's weird because I...
• Re: Source for reliable axle assemblies
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Jan 2015 18:24:35 -0500
  ...While not the lowest cost option especially with the added labor I try to push getting new quality CV joints and replacing them as...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 22:16:13 -0800
  ...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: [Syncro] Heavy Duty Rear Axels/CVs (108mm), Factory
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 22:08:44 -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: 930 drive axles
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 09:24:13 -0600
  ...I'll take a broken axle or CV joint any day. To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: Re: 930...
• Noise: Tranny or CV or What?
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 13 May 1998 17:32:26 -0700
  ...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: Hot brakes and torn boots
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 20 Apr 2018 20:57:21 +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...
• Help Please-Rear End Noise! (Addendum)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 15:43:38 -0700
  ...At first I thought maybe by pure coincidence a CV joint had gone bad while the car was sitting there, but I've had...
• Re: Vanagon automatic trans stub axle with flange
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Jan 2023 23:44:24 -0600
  ...38 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > After removing the CV joint and cleaning out the grease, there is a screw > in the...
• Re: What's THAT Sound? (71)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 22:05:04 -0400
  ...71 made similar sounds and it turned out to be the CV joints, you'll know if this is it because it gets worse...
• 85 Vanagon engine replacement - While I'm at it?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 23:06:54 -0400
  ...radiator, front and rear heater cores, starter, slave cylinder, and both CV joints both sides. All advice appreciated. Alan Pickersgill Ottawa, Ontario Canada '85...
• 84 Westy For Sale - $ 2,900
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 5 Dec 1999 19:00:18 -0600
  ...It runs well, although it does need at least one cv or u-joint. The body is in good shape, with a little seam...
• Todd Hill: Syncro under load vibration
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 23:30:19 -0700
  ...Normally I would have suspected the driveshaft right away, but it is recently rebuilt, new u-joints. I have had this same vibration with...
• Re: boot: shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 10:47:43 -0500
  ...still had (the cylindrical part) - I noticed it while torqueing the CV joint bolts. Is Camelback a local dealer, or can I get them...
• Re: tranny replacement questions? do it your self?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 17:28:10 EST
  ...Be sure you check to see if your CV joints bolt to the tranny with allen bolts or torx type bolts (I have seen...
• Syncro Driveshaft Repair (replacement u-joints)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 02:57:15 -0600
  ...have vibration, check out your cv joints, transmission, engine mounts, etc. The rest of this relates to u-joint replacement, which was my problem...
• Re: Broken CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:22:04 -0700
  dear busted cv joints this post reminds me of two things one part van related and one part not the van related i used...
• 87 Syncro 7 pass F/S - Calgary, Alberta
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 11:12:25 -0700
  ...by Drive Systems Inc. - new front outer CV joint (L side) - rear axle w/ remanufactured CV joints (L side) - new starter - RARE Webasto gas...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Dec 2007 - Special issue (#2007-1346)
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:59:39 -0800
  ...Also, your tranny might be fine, but you may have blown a CV joint. All it takes to strand you is one joint to...
• Re: busforsale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 08:27:09 CST
  ...Bug tranny and CV joints. Turns under 3000 RPM at 60 mph >Disc brakes up front. Very solid mechanically. No rust, garaged, >2nd owner...
• Re: Instant horsepower (Pinwheel)
  Historical mailing list - t
  Sun, 7 May 2000 21:49:57 -0700
  ...Neither has had any > transaxle/CV joint problems to date. It's nice to be able to keep up > with traffic. >
• Re: rear axles (STUB)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:25:01 -0500
  Hi all CV Joint Axles Or Dog Bones are the easy part of the Axle. How about the Stub Axle or Axle Shaft that...
• Re: Suspension noises (Clunks) 1991
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Sun, 27 Nov 2016 17:20:31 -0600
  ...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: Vibration at 70 won't go away?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 21:12:24 -0400
  Are you certain it is in the front? You may have a CV joint going south in teh back. At least check them for...
• Re: Vibration at 70 won't go away?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 21:12:39 -0400
  Are you certain it is in the front? You may have a CV joint going south in the back. At least check them for...
• Re: Clutch change?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:08:42 -0700
  ...I constantly see CV joints without engough grease in them. Nearly every last one ....some almost very dry ....my point is, they will not...
• Re: Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:16:29 -0600
  ...The joints are loose enough so that if I offer one end up to the transaxle, the other end basically falls apart/disassembles itself...
• Re: oil question...
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 20:34:36 -0400
  ...The clicking sounds much more like a CV joint to me...these do start all of a sudden as I found out this past...
• Re: Bad Vibrations 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 18:32:22 -0400
  ...U-joints look ok, but what should I be looking for? CV's, what is best way to check them? And should I replace...
• Re: Power steering line question
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:11:40 -1000
  ...advice appreciated. > > And, I suspect despite my recent success with the CV joint I don’t think this is something I should tackle! > > Or...
• Re: Differential->Half Shaft Seal?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 15:55:35 -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: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 20 Oct 2021 14:25:50 -0500
  Thanks! Jim On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 1:56 PM mccullough bob <mbob1950@gmail.com> wrote: > Hope this helps Steven > > > > > > > > > I put the...
• Dealer ripoffs
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 20:14:37 -0500
  ...parts and labor, $1029 (! WHAT?) One inner CV boot, p&l, $145 (huh?) Lower ball joints, p&l, $565 coolant temp sensor, p&l...
• Re: Yeeeeeehaaaawwww!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 28 May 2000 22:51:36 -0500
  ...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: New Noise coming from under the body
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:42:02 -0400
  ...I had the van on a lift checked the bolts all were on tight, no grease was coming from the CV joints either. We...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:37:34 -1000
  ...Wolfsburg) > > I found this puzzle three years ago when I did CV joints, and got around it > then by just packing new grease and...
• Re: Google syntax to search the Archives?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:59:22 -0500
  ...site:gerry.vanagon.com windshield wipers >> or >> site:gerry.vanagon.com cv joints >> or >> site:gerry.vanagon.com tires >> >> etc. etc. >> >> Ouch, that last...