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• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:24:21 -0400
  ...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: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 20:19:16 -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...
• How I Closed Down A Gas Station Today
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 20:52:20 -0700
  Evening Listees, All four CV joints & boots replaced today & the fuel lines to the gas tank, including the crossover pipe, etc. So far so...
• Re: Patron Saints for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:49:00 -0600
  ...patron saint of CV joints. > St. Axel ........ i'll let you guess on this one. :) > St. Gaston ...... carburetors, fuel injection, fuel pumps, gas tanks...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mccullough
  Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:59:15 -0500
  Sorry, I can send the mortar box pictures With the text to anyone who wants to see them. Just give a direct shout. Bob...
• Re: AlldataCD: Information Version and limitations....
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 13:09:06 -0800
  ...I have seen a service manager access one in San Antonio when I had to have a CV joint and half axle replaced in...
• Re: Vibration in '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 18:26:45 -0700
  ...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: "drill-out" and Broken Bolt/Stud Extraction Techniques
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 07:54:41 -0800
  ...Garage in San Antonio "replaced" the outer, right rear (passenger side) CV joint which I am now replacing with the help of Listees, and...
• Re: Time to change rear drive axle??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 20 May 2008 08:52:35 -0700
  ...You can check for play in the bearing with the wheel off the ground. (play may be present before sounds happen) CV bearings are...
• Re: Shifter rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 2 Sep 2018 11:29:53 -0500
  ...The Bentley says MoS2 grease. > Isn't this the same grease that's used for CV Joints? It this indeed the > best product? It...
• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 25 May 2012 06:06:44 -0700
  ...Maybe he was talking about the Hex (key) bolts in his CV joints...Turn those keys, move the tranny around, bolt up the engine...
• FFriday: more short takes
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 May 95 09:30:02 CDT
  ...These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things (by Julius Andrews, alias Valve'sa Poppins) CV joints greasy and new rubber booties, Bright shiny...
• Re: Dealer ripoffs
  Historical mailing list - J. Kelly
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 20:35:18 -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...
• Rear wheel bearing replacement...don't do it like this..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:56:42 -0700
  ...with those fiddly hex sockets inside the trailing arm for the CV joints. Hopefully, this experience will make the other side bearing job go...
• Re: Sound conundrum - input requested
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:32:45 -0500
  ...I believe the sound is the end of the axle hitting the inside of the outer cv joint. Which is why it sounds like...
• Re: Newbie Question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 08:15:46 -0700
  ...Of course, an drip pan could really affect the last > point. > > There also seems to be some leakage around both CV joints. > There it...
• Re: new noise. help.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 14:36:58 -0800
  ...New >> front bearings and one new side of cv's. Could this be >> a diff-bearing or maybe a CV? >> >> I'll pull the...
• Re: Question - Rear stub axle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Aug 2011 05:58:15 -0400
  ...We determined it may be a wheel bearing or CV joint. I finally had it looked at over the weekend and apparently the problem...
• Found one! Need advice!
  Historical mailing list - Thad Hunkins
  Sat, 01 Feb 1997 20:36:21 -0800
  ...No rust, minor dings--nothing odd for 11 years old, New CV joints, Has met all recalls, Fold down bed, 7 seater, no pop...
• Re: Rear wheel noise... can't be good 1000 km from home :(
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:32:01 -0400
  ...My gut" feeling is that it's got to be a > CV joint, but I thought I'd get some list wisdom. > > It only...
• Re: Westy Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 17:58:17 -0700
  ...I own a 1987 Syncro and know it's pedigree, new front and rear > suspension bushings, tie rids, axle bearings, CV joints, drive shaft...
• Another Little CV Question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 22:15:14 -0500
  ...I dissasembled the axles on the '85 tonight to replace boots, and repack joints. I am so anal about these that I always scribe...
• Was 85 Vanagon now 85 GL
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 96 07:45:29 CDT
  ...suffered with bad water pumps, leaking heads and large numbers of CV joints. The Golf was a gem to drive but definitely a money...
• Bad Vibrations 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Alan Hosage
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 18:19:45 EDT
  ...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: Rear wheel bearings going? How long have I got?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 06:22:16 -0400
  ...I have to think (and hope) it's not the CV joints -- those are basically brand new from Go Westy, maybe 500 miles old...
• inner bearings 0 other causes 5
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Mon, 21 May 2001 18:15:23 -0800
  ...Also check cv joints, specialy outer for loose screws or bad cv boot, most common problem with rear axles. Leon 85 Subwagen Westy > ----- Original...
• Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:17:59 -0700
  John, I have a similar clunk and at first thought it might be an upper ball joint but I have been unable to see...
• Re: 12-point tool
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Tue, 14 May 1996 13:02:29 PDT
  ...Where is a good place to get the 12 point tool for removing CV joints > > with the dreaded connections? Thanks > > I've used a...
• Re: Binding when turning
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 02:36:14 -0400
  ...the VC--it's probably related to the front diff or CV joints. >> ding ding ding ding bzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Mark is right on the first...
• <syncro/all> hesitation/miss after fording?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 15:50:26 -0300
  ...what price for a new outer front CV joint? Blew that at the same time, it was a damn deep mud hole, under a...
• Syncro for sale--Enfield CT
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Sat, 9 May 1998 11:06:07 EDT
  ...had it for about 2yrs now and no problems except one cv joint went. The people there are nice and from what my parents...
• Re: Holding off on Engine swaps?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 20:07:06 -0400
  ...miles (and the distributor every y thousand, and the *left inner* CV joint every z thousand -- well, those weren't the engine's fault...
• Price for '87 Westy for sale (San Diego)?
  Historical mailing list - Neil Wigley
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 18:07:59 -0700
  ...CV joints were done, rear brakes. Yada yada yada. Rust can be found, though it is not glaringly evident, and is superficial, as attested...
• Re: Atlanta Vanagon Mechanic Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 18:53:23 -0500
  ...He just left, after putting an engine, and CV joints, >etc. > >Anyway, I need a new mechanic. Any suggestions. > > >___________________________________________________ > >Donald Baxter TransCore >dbax@mindspring...
• 1984 Vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - finalcut
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 19:20:26 -0500
  ...Interior needs work, and it needs some cv joint attention and push rod attention but oil leak is minute and heads look fine. Runs...
• Re: Anybody have a good starter?
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 00:50:12 -0800
  ...blowing $175 (local > > price) when I need the money for my CV joint... > > Thanks > > Mark > > Kalamazoo MI ===== Coming soon to my web site: All...
• Re: While I'm Replacing the Engine
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 10:44:13 -0400
  ...Just for convenience sake since the engine is out, pull the axles/CV joints and re-grease them. Depending on the age of your...
• Axle Nut is nuts
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 04:05:14 -0700
  I'm working on replacing the clutch, pressure plate, wheel cylinders, rear brakes, CV joints, just about a 'rear end' overhaul. I just need...
• CLUNK!...What the hell was that?
  Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
  Mon, 19 May 2003 14:24:56 -0400
  ...A CV joint needs to be replaced or repacked Any suggestions would be helpful. Please respond directly, as I lurk in digest mode. Vince...
• Re: passat feedback, same vintage as vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Zaranski
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 02:06:42 -0500
  ...And last year it was front wheel bearings and an axle/CV joint. The year before it was the rear shock absorbers. And don...
• keep those parts clean
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 17:27:23 -0700
  Seeing Alistair's photos, with the new oil cooler neatly capped, plus the recent thread about CV joints, reminded me of when I used...
• Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 20:28:06 -0800
  ...I will wait until Spring and I will take the CV joint off to see how bad it is. I will replace it myself...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sun, 15 Apr 2018 03:28:01 +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: rear wheel/axel clunk
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 09:12:53 -0400
  ...Its the CV joint. The CV balls are getting jammed and popping in their races. You can see it and feel it if you...
• costs, etc. @ VW heat/rust/noise website
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 07:58:02 -0500
  ...welded in, all new front & rear suspension parts (ball joint, tie rods, link arms, CV's repacked and reversed, all new bushings & bearings, 4...
• 86 syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 31 May 2002 10:08:45 -0700
  ...It needs a front cv joint and an oxygen sensor. It was used as a utility van for a eletronics company and the two...
• Re: Looking for average cost to replace a 2.1 motor
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 22:56:19 -0400
  ...With a few preventative maintenance touches thrown in like R/R all the coolant hoses and fuel lines and check the CV joints, etc...
• Re: Pull engine and tranny together?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Kuecker
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 17:23:44 -0500
  ...the >final drive and the auto tranny unit, and regrease the CV joints. Looking >at all this, it sounds like I have to pretty...
• Re: Seafoam for Squeaks?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 18:27:51 -0700
  ...TIA CV joints replaced in 2004. > > -- > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to...
• FS: '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 09:00:28 +0000
  ...days ago New upper ball joints and tie rod ends within the last 5,000 miles: - new CV joints from Transform (their most expensive...
• Re: Power steering line question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 17 Aug 2016 06:10:27 -0400
  ...advice appreciated. > > And, I suspect despite my recent success with the CV joint I don=E2=80=99t= > think this is something I should...
• Re: new noise. help.
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 15:13:09 -0800
  ...New > front bearings and one new side of cv's. Could this be > a diff-bearing or maybe a CV? > > I'll pull the...
• Re: Mechanic's shorthand?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:26:39 -0800
  ...who I tasked with >> looking for loose transmission mounts, engine mounts, CV joints, or >> other >> things responsible for a slight "thunk" I hear when...
• Someone's Knocking in the back???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 15:12:24 -0400
  ...Any ideas? CV joints? At least that's what they look like...They have a boot and a shaft to take power to the...
• Re: Bearings or moronic PO
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 13:18:55 -0800
  ...Will the > wear actually create slack between the nut and hub? > > CV joints look and sound fine. > > Nathaniel > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy...
• manual trans whine and leak
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 15:30:31 -0500
  ...I saw a drip of gear oil at the driver's side inner cv joint. It was quite a pain adding oil, and I...
• Re: Help! Synchro Vibration
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 1995 13:32:03 -0400
  Tim, Thanks for the suggestions/explanation about the u-joints and driveshaft in my Synchro. I double-checked the alignment of the yokes. That...
• Re: Whatz a Good price to service CVs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:27:38 -0700
  ...I mainly use it on CV joints, and on lubing the 8 or so little spots in the throw out bearing and crosshaft areas...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:51:36 -0700
  ...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: Tires & Spares & rotating & VC
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 07:07:47 -0700
  ...I can vouch that > mismatched tires is highly destructive to tranny, CV joints, > drive shaft, and tires. The VC is the only part that...