Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:16:04 +0000
Reply-To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: Cv boots
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Hey Dean, I went ahead and ordered one assembly. I will wrap and secure to underside of Manual tranny 2WD Tintop Vanagon. Just peace of mind; CV Joints just wear out; no good far away from home with nobody in the know, and yes I have a 12 Point gadget to remove. Thanks for the info. With sales tax and shipping, it was about $150.
On Sunday, August 15, 2021, 12:54:26 PM PDT, OlRivrRat <olrivrrat@comcast.net> wrote:
RockyMountaim European sells them also & They & AutoHauseAZ jump back & forth on the $s,,
I have bought from both depending on which has what’s needed @ the best price ~
https://www.rmeuropean.com/Products/251501203GX-MFG60-V2620.aspx
> On 15 Aug , 2021, at 9:10 AM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
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> Wow! That seems like a pretty good deal. If they are indeed Lobro CV joints. Any info about longevity? Since I tend to do some very long distance roadtrips with my Vanagon, almost makes sense to buy one of these just to have at the ready. I would bag it with multiple layers of heavy duty plastic, and use Zip-ties to mount under chassis. I have had the unfortunate experience of having CV joint failure thousands of miles from home....and that is a bad feeling....especially when the local small town mechanic scratches his head and is perplexed on what to do and how to do it, mostly meaning acquiring the vital parts. Yes, eventually it gets solved, but can be sort of expensive logistically. BTDT. This solution makes sense.
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> On Saturday, August 14, 2021, 08:58:49 PM PDT, OlRivrRat <olrivrrat@comcast.net> wrote:
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> What I suggest to all My Vanagon Friends here in NM >
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> Don’t Mess with ReBoot Mess,, Do this instead >
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> Oooops,, Meant to add,, They come PreGreased & Ready To Bolt In ~
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> https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/GK-251501203GX <https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/GK-251501203GX><https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/GK-251501203GX <https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/GK-251501203GX>>
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> > On 14 Aug , 2021, at 12:14 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET <mailto:ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> <mailto:ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET <mailto:ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>>> wrote:
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> > Hi folks,
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> > I’m yet again faced with needing to replace a CV boot. I was under the van for a different reason but inspected the boots. Driver’s side lower boot is ripped almost completely through and greas is out.
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> > I had checked it a couple weeks ago and it felt intact then.
> >
> > So,
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> > Anyone have an updated recommendation on cv boots that will last more then a couple thousand miles?
> >
> > Lately I seem to have to replace one after almost every oil change.
> >
> > Last set were from T3 Rockford I believe.
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> > So any recommendations on this project or parts appreciated.
> >
> > Ugh.
> >
> > Eric Caron
> >
> > 85 GL Auto
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