Date:         Sun, 3 Nov 1996 20:09:18 -0500 (EST)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         ERIC ZENO <emz@viper.nauticom.net>
Subject:      Re: CV left front outer :( for'90 syncro westy

On Sun, 3 Nov 1996 FoxhntrPat@aol.com wrote:

> My local non-VW specfic mechanic (my vw guy left my area) verbalized my
> thoughts- S--- happens!  The clicking noise completely disappeared for 2
days > but is back.  From list info, I've asked (not demanded) greasing
the joints, > but he felt the labor charge wouldn't be cost effective for
me...  I have no > love of being a grease monkey, but I'm not a wimp & if
learning the nasty job > will prolong Tug's life, I plan to accept John
A's teaching offer for the > remaining ones.  > > As I prolong the
inevitable, what am I destroying?  Assuming the correct > diagnosis (he
said boot's slightly torn) & considering labor cost, what > options would
you consider if you were me?  Preliminary cost queries > revealed:  $77.42
just boot (outer joint kit??) or wheel shaft outer with > 251498099E outer
joint $358.74 (Walser, AZ) Monday I'll check for both inner > & outer
joints.  I've printed many posts from the '96 archives but will >
appreciate direct help re parts (rebuid good/bad idea?) and repair parts &
> Volks in Frederick MD, Winchester & Manassas VA triangle.  TIA! >
FoxhntrPat@aol.com

   Just did an out boot on my 86 Syncro. In a few simple statements,
   what is it you need?

                               Eric Zeno