SO.... what about us poor schmucks with IRS axles? 😉 I have no issues with mine at present, but hey- the future is always waiting to pounce on me!

Great job as always showing the details and nuances of a needed task. End goal is no leaks and do it right 1st time or do it over! VW Life!!

Great video 👍

1964 VW owners manual states " leave weight on the wheels, apply sealant to the seam, install with seam at 90 degrees facing the rear with the screw heads on the bottom for ease of install. Check boots at every oil change.

Thanks Gary and Jake, some great information, loved the out takes and it turned out Bootiful.

Thanks, guys, for doing a how-to video. These mean a lot to me as I will be working on a basket case 65 bus this spring. I watched the video to the end. Hahaha. Happens to the best of them. I see Jake didn't help free you. He just kept filming.

Thanks that was very helpful. Those boots make that doable for sure please keep doing the “ how to” videos So glad Jake has joined the profession

Great video Gary. You make things look easy to easy. Spot is coming along. Way to sell merch Jake. You guys must've drone this during the freez. Thanks for all the tips on maintenance.

A better way to do the silicone sealant, if you use it at all, is to put it on the inner lip of the boot itself, and then let it dry for 24 hours. Then when you clamp it on the axle tube flange, and axle tube, it will stay in place on the boot, and compress against the surface of the axle tube flange and axle tube, and create a good seal. When you remove it, it will come off with the boot afterwards. A better seal, and easier clean up if you have to replace or remove the boots again. Nice job, and the angle is a great tip. I wish I had known about the angle for the seam before I replaced my transaxle and boots in my '64 but way back in '84.

Bloopers are awesome!!!

So old Spot has a Z bar too? Glad you got unstuck Gary!

Great tutorial, you Sir are a pro for sure. Loved the "60's sitcom music during the fast-forward part. Thanks for sharing.

wow. just found your video. long time no see buddy! i have a 60 sunroof bug now.

Great job, it looks “Bootiful”

Old Spot has got to be one of my favorite patina bugs! Thanks for bringing more Old Spot content! Looking forward to seeing the whole gang together again!

Yes, great video, thanks for posting! Definitely not too difficult to work on these cars compared to newer vehicles. No liquid cooling parts to replace, for instance!

i Would love one video like this but a engine rebuild :D Hi from sweden!

Great video. From one Gary to another 😎. I like to use the square end of a chisel or drift between the spring plate and the lower stop. Release the jack and the tool will hold the axle up a bit off the frame horns without balancing on the jack. Cheers Gary.

Hey Gary ! that was easy

Love all the videos, maybe some on the Scirocco, or the Fahrenheit in the garage

What year is spot?? I forget I'm digging it and as always Thanks for the how to's 👍🇩🇪

Rtv black works really good ❤ great video 💯

That's definitely, definitely, definitely, 2 o'clock ;-)

Great video lads, very informative. Peace and VW for life!!

Another great video Little Dude! And it’s pronounced Fee Bee and you know where I grew up Brother

So Spot got a rebuilt transaxle? Febis are my favorite too. And careful not to overtighten the worm gear clamps, those can cut through the boot if over tightened. And your orientation instructions with the seams facing forward at 10 and 2 are right on. I also try to push the boots in against the transaxle as much as possible while installing being that the axles will be hanging down lower later. That way you try to eliminate as much stress from the boot as possible.

Nicely done. 👍

As always, thank you for an easy fix.

that's a great tip...thanks gary!! VW LIFE THURSDAYSSSS BABY

Hay team im new to buglife and need to do both my boots your video is awesome 👌 thanks, ive watched lots of your other videos and love them very helpful and entertaining 👍

I like the idea of a "how to" for noobs. I'm actually gunna be doing a brake job on my 66 this weekend. gotta love the VW life! :) I see that you have a blaze cut on your beetle. I've been looking at doing the same but am unsure how they mount. Where did you mount it to on the deck lid? thanks love the videos keep em coming

EXCELLENT!

What light did you guys use under the car? It was nice and bright!

nice job.

Great video, one of mine is leaking badly, Ive got the replacement boot…. Can i ask what type of grease is best to use on the seals?

Yoga with Gary!😂

I'm doing this soon on my dune buggy project. I have a leaking boot. I have the new boot. Just trying to find time to get it done.

I always feel like no matter how well I get these to fit they're going to leak lol. I attempted to fit the solid one piece boots once, couldn't fit them over the axel lol.

im not gonna say who i am,but i was one of your students!

My engine is in the car and I have the axles jacked up to the correct height by for the life of me I Can't get the boot to come together at the transmission lip. That's with two different boots.

Where's the video with the engine in ? .......or does it Have to be removed ? ..Would a VW shop take the engine out ? Great Video tho 😀

Great video guys. Question for you. I just put new boots on but are leaking like mad. I painted by axle tubes and flange. I see that the surfaces, in your vid, where the boot makes contact appear to be bare metal. Is this the case? If so, should I strip the paint to make better contact? Thanks in advance for any advice you may have!

Spot! Was wondering what happened to him - was it the bent axle? Im guessing so judging by this video and obviously a good excuse to remove the engine and do some work!

Did you put grease inside the boot? Thanks for the video.

Good video. How much did the bug come off the jack stand when you jacked it up? Not as easy, but I’ve just waited until it’s on the ground for final tightening. That way you get it at the angle where it rests during normal operation

How did you gess i have this problem ?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💪

MAYBE BETER IF YOU PUSH THE BOOTA LITTLE CLOSER TOGETHER TO HAVE MOOR SWING ON THE RUBBER

I do everything the hard way

What is part number for boot?

Did you just replace the entire trans in Spot or the bent right axle?

I want a mk1 scirocco

I really want a vw but I'm wondering what year and style would be best

The VW Dealer trick was to place an old spark plug butt end in first between the flat spring plate and the cast iron lip ~ jack one side of the car at a time or have a helper hold the plug in place was you jack the car . Remember : SAFETY STANDS ALWAYS ! _NEVER_ trust the jack to hold the car up . -Nate