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• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 20:58:07 -0800
  ...Every time I change my oil I do checks, like CV boots, oil leaks, ball joints, tie rods. I don't keep the motors...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:05:01 -0800
  ...the CV joint boots are to likely to be damaged by your minor fire. I findshot CV joint boots on vanagons all the time...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Sat, 21 May 2016 21:55:09 -1000
  ...The Torque converter, the > differential, and the CV joints are all things I wanted to learn about > at a later date. I guess I...
• Re: 31K for a vanagon? You must be mad -- or not.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:12:36 -0500
  ...hatch / strut shocks, tires, brakes, CV joints, CV boots, clutch master and slave cylinders. It's hard to think of a part on that...
• Re: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:32:36 -0700
  ...Put new lock washers >> on the CV joints, yep. I'm guessing the bellhousing is different? >> Input shaft the same?
• Re: Syncro Rumble...Syncro Whine
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 22 May 1998 18:45:45 -0700
  ...wheel bearings, cv joints, something amiss in the > > transaxle, but what?<snip>>>
• Re: Vanagon List Moderator
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:44:02 -0600
  ...only such things as modifications to engines, transmissions, cv joints, wiring, etc. even philosophizing about such modifications ... that is, is it gooder or badder...
• repair procedure: starter on 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 14:21:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Remove the CV joint at the transmission housing by removing the six 6 mm allen bolts. Rotating the rear right wheel as necessary to...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 10:14:04 -0400
  ...Joints - Fresh AC Rebuild - New Coolant Hoses and Pipes - Radiator Flush and Clean - New Alternator, ECU, Plug Wires, Oil/Water/Fuel Pumps - New CV...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 19:26:56 -0400
  ...C-ya Jonce >Alright, I've gotten every CV joint allen head out except for one on >the stub end. The AH PO obviously...
• Re: 12-point tool
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Tue, 14 May 1996 15:14:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Where is a good place to get the 12 point tool for removing CV joints > > > with the dreaded connections? Thanks > > > > I've used a...
• Fix or Dump?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Meade
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 11:26:19 -0600 (CST)
  ...I suspect CV joints, but haven't fully diagnosed that as yet. Further, I know I need new brake cylinders in back and new...
• Electrical Thanks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 23:28:56 -0700
  ...Where is a good place to get the 12 point tool for removing CV joints with the dreaded connections? Thanks -Marlin Who, though my...
• Re: Westy wants to cruise, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 21:59:17 -0400
  ...It comes with the magnets and sensor for installation on the CV joints. No problem there. I could go ahead and install it in...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 12:06:17 -0600
  ...Wherever I am in a critical situation, like stripping a 6-point or triple square CV joint bolt, or my knuckles are in the...
• Re: BRMs for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:05:57 -0400
  Just FYI, 225 width tires will not clear the upper ball joint on a 2wd with 16x7 wheels unless the ET is less than...
• $150 busses and wannabussers, piston slap...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 12:02:19 -0700
  ...to cost less then a fixer-uppper. $500 worth of new CV joints don't make your vehicle worth $500 more than you paid...
• Re: Bearings or moronic PO
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 16:36:54 -0500
  ...going other than a bad noise? Will the >wear actually create slack between the nut and hub? > >CV joints look and sound fine. > >Nathaniel
• Re: Oil Pump Leak Advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:20:43 -0800
  ...starter can be grease from having a bad CV joint Boot on the right inner CV. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Shawley" <easywind1975@HOTMAIL.COM...
• Re: Syncro tranny whine
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 16 May 1998 11:44:24 -0700
  ...What we need is help from those several gifted listmembers out there who really know transaxles/differentials/cv joints/wheel bearings, etc. (i.e...
• Re: A few unrelated questions
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 21:21:14 EDT
  ...I thought it might be the CV > joint at first but would this only click on turns? Maybe something in the > rear brake shoes...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:37:36 -0700
  ...All my CV joints are noisy, wheel bearings are not guquietither. The brake is adequate but I know I have not replaced the drums...
• Re: Springs and spring rates
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 16:04:06 -0700
  ...Like the "swap the cv joints/axles from side to side to equalize wear" thread, it is a great "Gedanken" experiment. I have to...
• Re: CV Joint issues
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 13:12:03 EDT
  In a message dated 6/17/05 11:15:04 AM, korkwood@WSHOST.NET writes: << Comments very welcome >> Leon, From what I know of...
• PIFF Project
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 10:35:23 -0500
  ...Needs shocks Some coolant hoses replaced Fuel Lines Fuel Tank (terminal rust) Upper Ball Joints Axles (bad boots) Accelerator Cable (Terminal Rust) Spark Plug...
• 89 syncro westy clutch shudder
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 12:59:52 -1000
  ...is my clutch just giving up the ghost or maybe bad motor mounts or CV joints or what? I'm getting a bit discouraged...
• Rostra 250-1223 Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 00:08:45 +0000
  ...dash mounted control switch, and also the magnets (zip-tied to CV Joint) and the pickup sensor, and of course all the wiring from...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:31:50 -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: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 22:54:16 -0500
  ...Right, you mean like those Infiniti/Nissan CV joints that went to crap after 40K miles, or those early '90s Honda distributors that regularly...
• Re: passat feedback, same vintage as vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 00:26:53 +1200
  ...And last year it >was front wheel bearings and an axle/CV joint. The year before it was the >rear shock absorbers. And don...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:44:45 -0700
  ...most of the way across Iowa > with silent and issue free cv joints. The more time I drive Velma with the > much quieter turbo...
• replacing transmission selector shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:57:25 +0000
  ...I usually just wipe out the old grease and put in new for the CV joints if the boots are still good. Be sure...
• Re: Syncro Ball Joint
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 15:28:20 -0400
  ...That they thought it might be the final drive, bearings or a CV joint. That they assigned the job to the lowliest mechanic in...
• Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:27:27 -0700
  Alright, I've gotten every CV joint allen head out except for one on the stub end. The AH PO obviously was a wanker...
• Re: woe is me
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 12:04:38 -0700
  ...are fine) but I will the next time I replace the CV joints. > new hand brake cable @ ? $ (ripped them myself, I have a sloped...
• Want to trade or possibly buy my beautiful 91 syncro camper /maybe?
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Mon, 26 May 2008 20:35:10 -0700
  ...All CV joints were cleaned and repacked about 30k miles ago. BTW, she is Burgundy and the interior is very clean. I'm thinking...
• Re: List Wisdom - DIY rear bearings...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 09:17:53 -0600
  ...grease? Any bad > gotcha's? > > I'd likely dive in the CV joints at the same time give that I'd > have the > shaft...
• Re: Speaking of heat and rubber.. CV boots?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:51:34 -0400
  ...ground clearance, I am thinking I might go just > below the CV joints...I shall probably have to make some type of heat shield...
• Re: Favorite Mods
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 08:15:02 -0700
  ...taller fourth gear New KEP Stage 2.5 clutch New rear CV joints New alternator and starter All new fuel and vent lines All...
• Re: Hot water tip came in handy, second squirter repair
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 1 Sep 2024 17:06:48 -0400
  ...Used the 8mm triple-square I bought along with new bolts for our Westy’s CV joints, stuff I’d not touched since the...
• Re: Just interesting observation & More Questions
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 10:41:53 -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: free toolbox with vw purchase
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:21:15 -0400
  ...meter,timing light... >> >> Do they make a socket that fits the cv joint bolts? We have the cheap >> autozone ones that you have to...
• '87 synchro advice needed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Dec 94 10:23:10 AST
  ...CV joints seem intact. What else could be wrong with this beast? I was going to negotiate for a coolant + brake/clutch system flush...
• <syncro> front diff lock report
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jul 1997 10:29:32 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Wonder how the CV joints are taking the abuse? Cause for concern there. I never had front and rear locks engaged at same time...
• Re: Slight VW Content - Most versatile torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Apr 2017 23:32:34 +0000
  ...steve@williamsitconsulting.com> wrote: > >> > >>> Hi, > >>> > >>> I am going to service my CV joints this weekend. I've decided it's > >>> worthwhile to invest in...
• Attention syncro owners, tech info on trans & VC's from German Transaxle.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 5 Aug 1999 01:57:25 EDT
  ...The difference between U-joints (which the drlveshaft has) and cv (constant velocity) joints, Is just what the name Implies. The more expensive CV...
• Re: Average Cost
  Historical mailing list - John Schwartz
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 07:12:17 -0700
  ...Average Cost What would be an average cost / time in hours from a shop to repack the CV joints and do the rear brakes...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sun, 15 Apr 2018 19:43:33 +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: Clunking in rear even after replaced wheel bearings???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 23:37:32 -0500
  ...Rear end clunks are usually a CV joint problem, (loose, in need of lubricant, worn, defective, etc.) or a loose or bad wheel hub...
• Re: LOUD 'Clank' in read end when turning?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 04:40:48 -0600
  ...It is not the 'Clank clank clank' of a CV >joint, as I said, I only get one loud clank and its back to...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sun, 22 May 2016 05:46:16 -0700
  ...The Torque converter, the >> differential, and the CV joints are all things I wanted to learn about >> at a later date. I guess I...
• Re: Stockton Wheel Service
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 17 May 2003 18:19:50 -0400
  ...16_Inch_Trailing_Arm.jpg My article about belt protectors and CV joint protectors http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/6112 SYNCRO OWNERS...
• Selling our Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 08:26:01 -0700
  ...mount evaporator). --new stereo w/10 CD changer (stock speakers) --6 CV joints replaced (other two replaced by P.O.) --15" alloy rims (VW...
• Re: Weeping auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:54:42 -0700
  ...The aluminum is what actually does the sealing at this joint. Then retighten the nut. Aaron <lists@MYCOMMUNITYNET.NET> wrote: Hello all. Is there...
• Fwd: Re: Test Setup Test Viscous With Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 03:59:28 -0500
  ...so when I >had the front shafts removed to regrease the CV joints, I took the >opportunity to switch the two differentials. Unfortunately the...
• Attention syncro owners, tech info on trans & VC's from German Transaxle.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 5 Aug 1999 00:44:07 EDT
  ...The difference between U-joints (which the drlveshaft has) and cv (constant velocity) joints, Is just what the name Implies. The more expensive CV...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings/joints - help needed
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 12:06:46 -0700
  You can check the wheel bearings, but I'd really suspect the CV joints, especially since you get a knocking sound. My guess is...
• Re: Clunk goes the rear wheel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:29:24 -0800
  ...inspect CV's and CV joint boots etc. for those interested in details - I just had a case where a guy bought a used...
• Re: Shifter grease
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:33:09 -0800
  ...googled for this, I was able to find it listed as > CV joint grease (searched for "volkswagen grease G 000 602"). > > I am pretty...
• Replacing long coolant pipes on 84 , alternative fixes?
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 23:13:55 -0400
  ...I realized how bad they were when I was up under there replacing the clutch and throw out bearing, and fixing a CV joint...