Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:39:05 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: CV boots again.
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Hey,
Am I reading the eBay add correctly? $110 for set of complete axles with boots and CV? Or is it just a set of axles that I build from?
I’m not a good web shopper so appreciate the info and links and recommendations.
Eric Caron
85 Auto
> On Jul 17, 2023, at 11:16 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
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> EC
>
> I don’t have any experience with these but as a BackUp set they might do OK
>
> & who knows, might just last forever,,, & the price is aint bad > ClickHere <https://www.ebay.com/itm/203824839867?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=251306&meid=6cce3eff1c7d419da41b8c844da07a4e&pid=101195&rk=4&rkt=12&sd=364176990363&itm=203824839867&pmt=1&noa=0&pg=2047675&algv=SimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecall&_trksid=p2047675.c101195.m1851&amdata=cksum:2038248398676cce3eff1c7d419da41b8c844da07a4e%7Cenc:AQAIAAABQNaJCFP3eaFlNU%2FMPxRY0TCMczVKEUB5MsBytoCwPnd71M08lfrVO4PuTCchnU42KC4W4fZqxBROE%2BM7tSL%2BgZgL1kWiIUBRsEpydVTA61DhOJDUizwNgM7HKYQEqSaBlJQbfnydx4KRcuMaB8WYdUSA8Ovr8k9JeaWgByiiBtrbzW0lA%2BoRG6dotVYKyZKhd%2BrTqdZyRENz5SILgACpF54ElHODyDQ7XdU01ojSPH6VHzLk0XM1q%2F%2Bp%2Bf%2B94n2cPyIcQ3VupFE6bKlC7HekahT%2FSKhpNx2YKPVQikDpLXuHRLcF2PzDB3b5SfyuUMvVezApuZbq9xYaIMjGKF5tR7Hx9sLfDyjqcsX5b6NxO81jgfUKi4lXCDFeuTKiFB3Xl%2BPNEApX1j5Phv4YD51hSYp%2FIDdLD8xrrCZkw47byHkn%7Campid:PL_CLK%7Cclp:2047675>
>
> Also check out RockAuto as they have 2 brands (that I’ve never heard of) that
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> are crazy low priced ~
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> ORR ~ DeanB
>
>
>> On 15 Jul , 2023, at 7:47 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET <mailto:ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>> wrote:
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>> Hi David,
>>
>> I can’t tell you why I have so much trouble. My 85 had 4 new Rockfords put on when with Dennis. They all failed quickly. I’m told many places no longer carry them due to this common failure. I’ve put on several brands and all seem to be failing.
>>
>> My 84 arrived home and when I check the boots on my first after purchase inspection, I had a ripped boot on each axle. I changed the entire axles and those are still good.
>>
>> This is why I’d sort of like to have a second set of Auto Axles I could have ready to go.
>>
>> Glad you are not having the problem.
>>
>> But, have you inspected them recently?
>>
>> Eric Caron
>>
>>
>>> On Jul 15, 2023, at 9:29 PM, David Boan <dboan@outlook.com <mailto:dboan@outlook.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Just curious why you have boots ripping so often?
>>>
>>> I rebuilt my axles three years ago using Rockford boots and in 3 years have had no trouble with them.
>>>
>>> Dave B
>>> Boise
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com <mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>> On Behalf Of Eric Caron
>>> Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2023 7:04 PM
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>>> Subject: Re: CV boots again.
>>>
>>> Hi Jim,
>>>
>>> I think they sell all kinds of different boots at Bus Depot including some $100 VW boots. Can you let me know which grand or kit you had success with?
>>>
>>> Eric Caron
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Jul 15, 2023, at 8:56 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM <mailto:jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I used to have to change boots like you do. I quit buying them from my
>>>> local show--empi, west coast metric and similar--and bought some from
>>>> Bus Depot. That has been many years ago and no leaks or splits. I'm
>>>> sure there are other good quality ones, but I'm just telling you what I know will work.
>>>>
>>>> Jim
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 7:54 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I think I take out an axle to change a CV boot about 4 times a year.
>>>>>
>>>>> I’m happy to work on my bus but it is crazy to put in so much
>>>>> effort just to keep changing a ripped boot.
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyone found any boots that actually last yet?
>>>>>
>>>>> Or is there anyone selling an automatic driver side Axle with boots
>>>>> and joints ready to install? Then I can have my spare ready to go.
>>>>>
>>>>> I’ve not yet tried to remove the CV joint solo but I will practice on
>>>>> my spare Standard axles and then do the automatic. But, a full axle
>>>>> set up like on the standards would be great.
>>>>>
>>>>> Or someone got a set of Auto axles I can get so I can prepare mine in
>>>>> advance and do quick changes like I can with the standard transmission.
>>>>>
>>>>> Fingers crossed for a miracle and a ready to go Auto axle. Or, at
>>>>> least some new lasting CV boots.
>>>>>
>>>>> Eric Caron
>>>>>
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