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• Re: 14" Alloy and 195R14 Hankooks and Altimax tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 01:01:30 -0500
  ...The breaks are typically CV joints or the drive shafts, the stub shafts in the tranny, or when using low or reverse the low...
• Re: Wifes Audi - Oil Leak - NVC
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:28:59 -0800
  ...I have managed to deal with a few things so far, including brakes, CV outer joints/boots, and a few small parts in the...
• Re: Just interesting observation & More Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 15:33:03 -0600
  ...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: Increase ride height on 2wd front
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 10:05:20 -0700
  ...The upper control arm on the syncro is different from 2wd, but the ball joints are the same, so I would think that the...
• Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:16:37 -0400
  ...Springs, Spring mount and Shocks ___ _____ Check shock absorber action (bounce test) and component leaks ___ _____ Check CV joints, 2 tight 360' turns each way. Any...
• Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:18:52 -0500
  ...CV joints-boots- yes you have more. Keep them greased, change boots when needed. The front outers are expensive. They can last a long...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 08:19:06 -0800
  ...was it for sale now? If it was sold with ripped CV joint boots it is > indicated that it was not fully serviced before...
• strange Clicking Noise from engine compartment (??)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:12:27 -0400
  ...This is why I rule out cv joints (which are brand new, and have no loose bolts---I just checked) and wheel bearings. Sometimes...
• bad vibrations
  Historical mailing list - John Mates
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 11:26:32 -0800
  ...All new rear CV joints. (One rear bearing was worn out and one rear brake tended to lock on.) No change, but better brakes...
• Stuck in Third Gear - New Transaxle Question
  Historical mailing list - Ron Maxseiner
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 12:16:57 -0500
  ...Anything else? CV joints need to be replace and this seems like a good time. 4) Can I do this myself. The procedure looks...
• Re: Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 07:51:00 -0600
  ...CV axles (old ones fell apart as we pulled the 1.9 out). Then ended up getting new power-steering rack, ball joints, radiator...
• Re: strange Clicking Noise from engine compartment (??)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:57:25 -0400
  ...This is why I rule out cv > joints (which are brand new, and have no loose bolts---I just checked) and > wheel bearings. Sometimes...
• Re: Tools and parts for Baja trip plus
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 08:02:18 -1000
  ...CV joint screw tool, ratchet and extension to go with it. a good solid ball peen hammer assortment of 13mm and other metric wrenches...
• Re: VDO Oil Sender Setup
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 May 2012 14:13:38 -0700
  ...away from road grime and grease coming off the CV joint there, if it ever does. nice n' easy to work up ..being 'up...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:41:38 -0600
  ...Screw drivers? How do you turn the bolts on your CV joints? Larry A. On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 7:40 PM, Harry...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:56:41 -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: Clunk, Clunk Clunk in left rear
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 11:42:59 -0400
  ...my VW specialist didn't say "oh, you need a new CV joint (or wheel bearing) when I had him look at this before...
• Re: Sound conundrum - input requested
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:44:12 -0600
  ...I believe the sound is the end of the axle hitting the inside of the outer cv joint. Which is why it sounds like...
• Spicer U-Joints??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 12:43:04 -0800
  What's the word on Spice U-joints? My understanding was stick with OEM stuff to keep the vibs down... that and a good...
• Re: Clunking sound
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:20:34 -0800
  ...any guesses before I get the final word? Sure sounds like CV joints is >the consensus. > >Matt > >-----Original Message----- >From: Janet Sanford >Subject: Clunking...
• Re: Wheel bearing play (in Baja Sur)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:06:56 -0800
  ...I've seen many under-greased wheel bearings and CV joints. Actually most of them I see don't have enough grease in them...
• Re: Sound Recording of my Mystery Noise
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:19:23 -0400
  ...wheel speed. >> For this reason, I believe I can rule out CV joints, wheel bearings, etc. >> >> >> (As a reference, almost all the times you...
• Re: <syncro/all> hesitation/miss after fording?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 15:09:49 -0400
  ...what price for a new outer front CV joint? > Blew that at the same time, it was a damn deep mud hole, under a...
• Re: A few unrelated questions
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 23:06:24 -0700
  ...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: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:30:50 -0800
  ...It's cheap and small. > > For serious traveling, a complete axle, cv joints, and boots ready to > go in. > > With this, only a catastrophic...
• FS: 89 Syncro Westy - Rochester NY.
  Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 12:41:59 -0400
  ...brake shoes, pistons, drums * Replace both rear axles and CV joints * Repacked outer front CVs * Replaced front brake pads * Replaced brake master cylinder * Replaced...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:07:30 -0800
  ...They checked everything, re- >>>>>> adjusted the >>>>>> rear bearings which were slightly loose, and re-torqued all axle, >>>>>> CV >>>>>> joint, and wheel lug bolts. >>>>>> >>>>>> Still...
• The Syncro project arrives...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 14:52:58 -0700
  ...We have a lot of CV joints to buy. The back ones on one side are toast for sure (he stole an axle along...
• Re: REAR WHEEL WOBBLE
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 16:20:12 -0400
  ...What could be causing the wobble and have I potentially caused damage to the CV joints, transmission or something else? Is it safe to...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 00:12:51 -0500
  ...Not counting the CV joints should take about an hour to change the bearings and seals each side. If you do get the urge...
• Re: While I'm Replacing the Engine
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 04:39:11 -0000
  ...goes into the housing Pull the axles and re-grease the CV joints Clean and paint the engine compartment They all make sense. We...
• You nearly got me Mr Murphy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:00:24 -0600
  ...I used my 'Ta Ta", CV joint greasing 1/8" diameter grease gun extension to grease the inside bearing and I removed, cleaned and...
• Re: How far can you go on a tank of gas?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 24 May 2007 22:09:02 -0500
  ...wear, clutch slipping (if so equipped), transmission problems (oil/fluid full?), CV joint problem, bad wheel bearing, brake dragging (either mis-adjusted or you...
• Re: 2 thumbs up - John's Repair - Bellingham [Was: Rear wheel noise... can't be good 1000 km from home :(]
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:01:08 -0700
  ...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: Shifter rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 2 Sep 2018 09:51:52 -0700
  ...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: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 12:04:40 -0600
  ...Since we have all gone ga ga over synthetics, you don't hear much about MOS2 anymore , except maybe in CV joint grease. Wasn...
• Re: Diff Locks
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 04:51:10 +0100
  ...DO NOT do this on concrete, asphalt or any other hard surface, as you can ruin both the diff an cv-joints. > > > Also, on...
• Re: distributor installation
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 20:28:47 -0700
  ...I used a bit of leftover CV joint grease on mine, and it still took a bit a whack to get it in. Karl...
• Re: tranny leak at stub axle
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 11:30:22 -0600
  ...tranny leak at stub axle > Hi Warren, > > When I did my CV joints last I found that seal, mine had popped > out. I just...
• Re: Joy of tranny main bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 15:08:32 -0400
  ...Libricate the CV joints that are exposed. Be sure to have the front diff mounting bolts loosened as per the manual. Your mechanic will...
• Re: Depressing weekend (The conclusion to the conclusion)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:20:42 -0400
  ...I also had them check all the cv joints. They found one bad one and repacked the others. I also had them look at...
• how many and how much
  Historical mailing list - Kim G
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 14:44:59 -0500
  ...and rotor, idle air stabilizer, new shocks all around, clean grounds, CV joints, all new exhaust, fresh brake fluid, fuel pressure reg, fuel pump...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Question
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:01:08 -0400
  ...Timing belt and CV joints are the > two main areas of concern. If the timing belt breaks > on these, kiss the engine goodbye. The...
• 85 GL with basic westy interior FS $1800
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 21:41:38 -0400
  ...Driver's inside CV joint is clicking Front blower fan is dead, new one included, but not installed. Driver's door handle is gone...
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 12:19:38 -0700
  ...i had blown the boot right off of the right outer cv joint. almost all of the grease was contained inside of the housing...
• Re: Scraping sound from rear
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:29:23 -0600
  ...Could it be wheel bearings or CV joints? > How to tell? > > Thanks, > > - David, 1987 Wolfsburg, automatic > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Looking for last minute shopping deals? > Find them...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 18:39:37 EDT
  ...Alright, I've gotten every CV joint allen head out except for one on the stub end. The AH PO obviously was a wanker...
• '80 Vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Oct 1994 09:11:02 -0500
  ...Can these be found anywhere besides the dealer if there, if so where? 4)There has been some talk about repacking CV joints. How...
• Re: Joel Walker, how 'bout your E-mail address?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 12 Nov 94 13:05:41 CST
  ...next year, you sleep with the cv-joints! joel profit of olde, and part-time GMMMaBvH.
• FS '87 WWW
  Historical mailing list - Doug Warren x2760
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 15:43:54 EDT
  ...96) - Wires,Thermostat 85(3/92) - Cyl Heads 71(4/91) - CV Joints Service and campaign records provided. Original purchase price on 4/22...
• FS: 85 GL with basic Westy interior
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 15:45:14 -0400
  ...Driver's inside CV joint is clicking Front blower fan is dead, new one included, but not installed. Driver's door handle is gone...
• '84 Westy For Sale - Passat wanted
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 17:25:17 +0000
  ...New - power steering rack rear heater core tires (195R14 LT) rear shocks cv joints (probably) Heads re-done about 30,000 miles ago. No...
• Hippie Effort to Market Pot ~ IFilm at 11:00 Fryeday sooo hey
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 12:23:14 -0700
  ...you've even met a bunch at some campouts we've both been to ~ AND I would bet my CV joints <cheap pun> that...
• Re: Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 23:24:29 -0700
  ...My statement that the > Asian made CV joints were probably made in China was based on specific > knowledge of the industry, in that China...
• 1987 Westy for sale Sacramento, California Area $6800 OBO
  Historical mailing list - Lou Carmona
  Sun, 26 May 2002 21:16:38 -0700
  ...top seals, tent is like new, new skylight and seal, new CV joint boots, new clutch, new rotors and front pads, new rear grease...
• Re: Vibration at 70 won't go away?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Sat, 5 Jun 2004 15:37:08 -0400
  ...Vibration at 70 won't go away? Are you certain it is in the front? You may have a CV joint going south in...
• Re: c.v. joint removal Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:37:21 -0800
  ...If you choose to take apart the CV's and clean/lube, there is an excellent tutorial on th Van-Cafe site. It clearly...
• Re: Rear Vibration
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 12:07:15 -0500
  ...right and left, rotated and > balanced > > the tires, and replaced the CV joints. It is an automatic with just > over > > 200K. I don't...
• Re: CV Joint Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:12:37 -0800
  ...that. > You say that this may not be the issue.Maybe belts or something? Did you > remove anything else while doing the cv swap? >
• Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:23:25 -0700
  ...related thougts - I'm quite generous on CV joint grease. I think the standard amount recommended is not quite enough.. Have seen many very...