Date:         Sun, 26 Sep 2004 03:04:41 -0500
Reply-To:     Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: CV Joint boots & Power Door locks
Comments: To: James Lowe <james.lowe@COX.NET>
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When my driver's door didn't work, I found broken  wires in the rubber
connector at the door hinge. Fixing them made it work.
Yes, replacing a boot will always prolong the life of a CV. Regreasing
them at the same time is normally done. the grease comes with the Loebro
boot kits. once the axle is out, you only need to remove ONE  CV from
the shaft. The second boot can be pulled from the other end as well.
It's amazing how long CV's last when taken care of. I think my brown 87
has 3 of its original CV's. 145k miles!
Al Brase
69 doublecab, Vanagons

James Lowe wrote:

> The Driver's door lock is not activated by the other locks.  This doesn't seem right to me so I was wondering if anyone else has dealt with this before?
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>Also, I read the list of things New Owners should do and am working my way through it.  I've already replaced the left rear CV Joint.  My mechanic advised that the left front boot was torn and that joint would go in 10,000 miles or so.  There is no sign of trouble now.  I'm wondering if it is inevitable that the joint will fail because the boot is torn, or if I can repair the boot and extend the life of the joint?  Has anyone repaired a CV Joint Boot?
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>All advice welcome.
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>Thanks,
>Jim Lowe
>'87 Synchro GL
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