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zippledippledoo
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 Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:22 am Post subject: Silicone half shaft boots |
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| Just found this thread. Outsanding! The replacement CV joint boots on my Vanagon Syncro have been mostly junk, falling apart almost immediately. Very frustrating. I'd like to buy your silicone replacements that fit a stock 14" Syncro Vanagon when they become available. Thanks for doing the R&D for us and putting them up for sale! |
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lloydy
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| I doubt it, the original ones have a tiny air conduit that connects the chambers together |
My understanding of the air hole and channel to main boot is because the 108mm (16") cv joint comes with a cork gasket, effectively making it a sealed boot. So it needs that air hole so it can equalise pressure. Well thats what i read on a audi forum somewhere! 
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dart330
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I've inquired twice to the silicone steering rack boot ad, Sept 17th & 24th, and have not heard anything back. Has anyone gotten a hold of Alika to buy these yet?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1837448
I have a torn boot and wanted to get it replaced before I head to TX Busfest. |
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yiucycle
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| dart330 wrote: |
I've inquired twice to the silicone steering rack boot ad, Sept 17th & 24th, and have not heard anything back. Has anyone gotten a hold of Alika to buy these yet?
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Yes I pay for mine the first day alika repost the steering boots ad. I got the boots in the mail within couple days.
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ALIKA T3
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| Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 10:47 am Post subject: |
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| dart330 wrote: |
I've inquired twice to the silicone steering rack boot ad, Sept 17th & 24th, and have not heard anything back. Has anyone gotten a hold of Alika to buy these yet?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1837448
I have a torn boot and wanted to get it replaced before I head to TX Busfest. |
I was waiting for you my friend to chime in there.
I answered twice, but you seem to have problems with your inbox bc I never heard back  Did you check your spams? Anyway, I have your address, lemme send you a PM real quick copied and pasted from the email 
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Silicone Steering Boots and 930 Cv boots for sale in the classifieds.
Syncro transmission upgrade parts in the Classifieds.
Subaru EJ22+UN1 5 speed transmission
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=416343
Syncro http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...num+gadget |
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ALIKA T3
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| Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 10:51 am Post subject: |
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| lloydy wrote: |
| ALIKA T3 wrote: |
| I doubt it, the original ones have a tiny air conduit that connects the chambers together |
My understanding of the air hole and channel to main boot is because the 108mm (16") cv joint comes with a cork gasket, effectively making it a sealed boot. So it needs that air hole so it can equalise pressure. Well thats what i read on a audi forum somewhere! |
Interesting. I don't see how the model with no cork gasket would let air out towards the flange anyway, they are so tight!
I'm still waiting on the damn flanges for the 14" 100mm boots, what a bummer!
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Silicone Steering Boots and 930 Cv boots for sale in the classifieds.
Syncro transmission upgrade parts in the Classifieds.
Subaru EJ22+UN1 5 speed transmission
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=416343
Syncro http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...num+gadget |
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dart330
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| Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 11:38 am Post subject: |
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| ALIKA T3 wrote: |
| dart330 wrote: |
I've inquired twice to the silicone steering rack boot ad, Sept 17th & 24th, and have not heard anything back. Has anyone gotten a hold of Alika to buy these yet?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1837448
I have a torn boot and wanted to get it replaced before I head to TX Busfest. |
I was waiting for you my friend to chime in there.
I answered twice, but you seem to have problems with your inbox bc I never heard back Did you check your spams? Anyway, I have your address, lemme send you a PM real quick copied and pasted from the email |
Thanks Alika, somehow I didn't get your emails. We are all set to go now. Looking forward to having them in hand. |
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ALIKA T3
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Hi Folks!
some new pictures from my work yesterday.
I've been busy doing tons of things at the same time, but it the meantime while rebuilding the Syncro transmission, I snapped some pictures of these Porsche 930 style ligthened CV joints and the silicone boots 
3/8" hardware with spreader plates installed and zip tied boot to the flange
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Silicone Steering Boots and 930 Cv boots for sale in the classifieds.
Syncro transmission upgrade parts in the Classifieds.
Subaru EJ22+UN1 5 speed transmission
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=416343
Syncro http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...num+gadget |
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insyncro
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:02 am Post subject: |
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Very Sexy  |
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bluebus86
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ThankYouJerry
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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| ALIKA T3 wrote: |
Alright:
the bad news, one package didn't make it, I'm missing the machined aluminum flanges for the the 100mm stock boots 
Waiting on tracking updates ... |
Any tracking updates yet?
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ALIKA T3
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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| ALIKA T3 wrote: |
Alright:
the bad news, one package didn't make it, I'm missing the machined aluminum flanges for the the 100mm stock boots
Waiting on tracking updates ... |
Any tracking updates yet? |
Officially delivered, never made it....
I have another set of 200 flanges being made on the lathe right now. I hope to have them in a couple weeks
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Silicone Steering Boots and 930 Cv boots for sale in the classifieds.
Syncro transmission upgrade parts in the Classifieds.
Subaru EJ22+UN1 5 speed transmission
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=416343
Syncro http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...num+gadget |
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insyncro
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Alika's PS boots getting ready for install with a SAH 1.8T kit.
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ALIKA T3
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ThankYouJerry
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:05 pm Post subject: Re: Hopefully the end of the BS: Silicone Boots & Bellow |
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ALIKA - Any news/updates regarding silicone CV boots?
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ALIKA T3
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| Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 11:08 am Post subject: Re: Hopefully the end of the BS: Silicone Boots & Bellow |
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Hi folks and happy holidays!
I still didn't receive the flanges from the machinist for the 100MM CV boots.
At this point the manufacturer is ignoring my calls/emails I don't know why. Big BS I have to deal with (they were supposed to be on the lathe a couple months ago by now!!), and I don't have much spare time at the end of the year. Berrrrry busy with solar work (my regular job) and restoring/putting on the road my 2 vacation rental vans since it's the busy season as well for that.
The 108mm (930 style boots) are ready though, I don't have time to put up an add mostly bc I wouldn't have time to box and ship, so that'll wait January 2nd
Aloha !
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Silicone Steering Boots and 930 Cv boots for sale in the classifieds.
Syncro transmission upgrade parts in the Classifieds.
Subaru EJ22+UN1 5 speed transmission
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=416343
Syncro http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...num+gadget |
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Farfrumwork
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| Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 11:51 am Post subject: Re: Hopefully the end of the BS: Silicone Boots & Bellows |
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Any news Alika? 
My front boots have started to fail  Not quite dire, but the end is near...
I'll find a way to limp them along (as I want these Si boots, AND I have other work to do when I tear into it, that I'm not prepared to do yet)
looking for a set-it and forget-it upgrade!
thanks!
(Stock Front Syncro CV's)
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ALIKA T3
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| Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 12:38 am Post subject: Re: Hopefully the end of the BS: Silicone Boots & Bellows |
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| Farfrumwork wrote: |
Any news Alika?
My front boots have started to fail Not quite dire, but the end is near...
I'll find a way to limp them along (as I want these Si boots, AND I have other work to do when I tear into it, that I'm not prepared to do yet)
looking for a set-it and forget-it upgrade!
thanks!
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Hey man!
no I haven't had time lately to find a new guy to machine these flanges at a decent cost, I "lost contact" with my main supplier.
That sucks big time
It's in the air now, I have 200 boots with no flange 
I'll put the 930's for sale soon in the classifieds.
I will make a public announcement when I get these flanges done.
Aloha and thank you for your interest 
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Silicone Steering Boots and 930 Cv boots for sale in the classifieds.
Syncro transmission upgrade parts in the Classifieds.
Subaru EJ22+UN1 5 speed transmission
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=416343
Syncro http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...num+gadget |
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Farfrumwork
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| Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 9:42 am Post subject: Re: Hopefully the end of the BS: Silicone Boots & Bellows |
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Thanks Alika!
I know machine shops that we use for work around here are all VERY busy and are charging premium prices.
Good luck!
-Chad
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Silentbay
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| Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:18 pm Post subject: Re: Hopefully the end of the BS: Silicone Boots & Bellows |
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Hey Alika, after fitting the silicone boots I had this issue....it happened just after 300 km
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