Date:         Mon, 21 Feb 2000 12:19:47 -0500
Reply-To:     John Anderson <jander14@WVU.EDU>
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From:         John Anderson <jander14@WVU.EDU>
Subject:      Re: need CV boot bolt spacers
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>From what i understand, the spacers are included in the kit because the
>boots fit many year models of these vehicles.  I asked the same question
>as you when I was installing joints and boots on an 84 Westy, and the
>List consensus was that the spacers were model-specific. I omitted them

Model specific?  If we are talking about the little double washer thingies
that go under 2 bolts (each with its own serrated washer) there has not
been a change in these things from '72-'92.  All are the same, all fit proper
boots (with the correct stamped flanges) perfectly.  They are not of course
the same as say Rabbit or Jetta ones (well they are the same as some of
the Jetta which are the same diameter and bolt pattern as the Bus/Van.)
But anything that left Germany with that boot left it with those little spacer
washer thingies as well, if you don't have them, they were removed.

I would not leave these out personally as they are a firmer piece of metal
for the serrated washer (which itself is supremely important) to grip rather
than the cheesy thin steel the boot flange is stamped from.  CV boot bolts
come out and it isn't good when they do, they need everything they are
supposed to have.  Kits don't come with them cause the don't go bad.

John
jander14@wvu.edu