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• Fitting Passat 2000 Alloys onto to Syncros and 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 20:00:08 EDT
  ...Both installations require the use on longer studs (bolts and studs on 2wd). Will detail it in my "alternative wheels" page after the weekend...
• Re: 12V Circuit Breaker
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 12:02:28 -1000
  ...it's a small box about an inch long with studs on top for connecting wires to. or just google it ..little usually black...
• Re: Source for wheel spacers and extended bolt kits
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 17 May 2004 21:26:37 -0500
  ...They also had nuts for the back studs. I bought the longer rear studs from Ben Tan BenTbtstr8@aol.com. The four 1/2...
• Re: Negligent mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 22:24:28 -0500
  ...I dropped the van off, > and came back four hours later, to be told that one of the head studs > broke off, and it...
• Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 11:08:50 -0400
  ...You need longer >studs to mount the wheels on your van. Porsche 911 studs seem to be >compatible. Sound like the perfect wheels! I...
• head studs & cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:11:13 -0600
  ...I know that # 3 exhaust is supposed to have studs, but when I put Bill Bones back together back in March, I used 8...
• Re: engine removal 71 bus
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Fri, 24 Nov 1995 08:21:46 -0700
  ...However, you don't remove the `bolts' -- they're actually studs. What gets removed are the nuts on the studs. If you do actually...
• Re: Thinner head bolt washers?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 22:54:05 -0700
  ...Yes, I am leaning toward studs. I could theoretically replace the one bolt in question with a stud, but am not sure of the...
• Re: lug nuts question
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:45:30 -0400
  When I changed out my steel rims on my 84, I got all my lugs / bolts / studs from T3 Technique. High quality, reasonable price...
• Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:46:07 -0800
  ...nuts go on to studs which go into the manifold.� I really don't want to break the studs.� I can put enough pressure...
• Re: [syncro.org] Wheel offset
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 12:38:33 -0800
  ...Longer studs/lugs are generally needed even without spacers since most non-VW alloys are thicker at the hole area than the Vanagon studs...
• Re: Audi wheels
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 01:48:05 +0000
  ...Longer nuts and studs are required for the front and rear. HTH Chris DeLong ICQ#45030867 Seattle, WA USA '80 16V 'Rocco ragtop '91...
• Re: Removing rear drums: review
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:55:04 -0600
  ...They studs moved inward! Nothing else moved though, and the studs pulled themselves back out when I put the wheel back on. If I...
• head studs - when to replace?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Tue, 10 Sep 2013 10:04:02 -0700
  ...No doubt one could spend a lot of money replacing many things - would you replace the studs or spend the money elsewhere? Thanks, Tom
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 22:28:49 EST
  ...with conversion studs;..." > > Here is a paste from the web site: > > OEM Rubber Valve Cover Gasket Part #037103483C > Comes with studs to convert. For...
• Re: Broken alternator bracket studs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 14:19:49 EST
  ...my Westfalia's belts were screaming and I > found that the studs my alternator rests on are both broken off. It > looks as if...
• Re: Audi wheels question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 22:55:43 -0600
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > drill out the centers to 2" ID , longer studs on rears, spacers on fronts, > and use audi lug bolts Actually...
• Re: 3 broken studs at exaust ports on 86 syncro HELLPPP!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 19:03:20 -0400
  Easy way: http://www.benplace.com/syncro/syncro29.jpg Hard Way: Jim Way... drill you're way there slowly.... Cheers, Ben
• Re: Winter tires
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 21:53:59 CDT
  ...They cut though deep snow very well. > >I don't have studs as studs are not allowed in Ontario, Canada. >-Larry _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private...
• Re: vanagon alloys
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 23:36:24 -0500
  ...john > Maybe I'm missing something here, but if these are OEM 14" wheels, why would > you need longer studs? If they're the...
• Re: more choices in custom wheels.
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 09:16:14 EDT
  ...Your Vanagon uses 14mm studs/bolts. That means you will need to enlarge the lugholes and recontour the lugseats. Secondly, you need longer studs...
• Re: Head stud testing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 10:03:49 -0500
  ...If the studs have stretched past their service length you throw them out. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon Gas Eng. - Block's stud failure - details acoming....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 14:06:12 -0400
  ...Visable corroision on the studs is sure sign repalcement is needed. Not only can the corroision weaken the studs due to missing material, the...
• Re: removing engine studs: more questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 17:58:21 -0400
  ...removing engine studs: more questions Hi all... I emailed the list a few weeks ago about my upcoming intentions to remove the exhaust studs...
• Re: Raceware Head Bolts in a Diesel Vanagon w/o removing anything?
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 20:56:18 -0400
  ...Please report back on how the Raceware studs work on the Vanagon Diesel. I've also wondered whether the studs create a problem removing...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 18 May 2008 18:48:29 -0500
  ...like 1.5 inches, even more. >Stock, the start out with studs and nuts on one end of the head, bolts on >the other...
• Audi wheels question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 16:22:44 -0700
  ...I know the studs are too short, what else do I have to do to make them fit/ THANKS!!
• newbster
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 11:01:25 -0500
  ...My 84 exhaust replacement(NO local shop would touch) will involve replacing the head studs. The real bear is removing the old crusty exhaust...
• Re: Head stud testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:50:16 -0400
  Exhaust studs are actually easy to drill out. Usually they are only P.C. 4.8. Soft junk. The cylinder head studs are P...
• Re: Type 2 Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 06 Jun 1996 09:06:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...But some older engines (maybe 1300cc and smaller?) had 6mm studs holding the oil pump cover on instead of the stronger 8mm studs used...
• Re: Machining Audi wheels for use on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 12:01:31 EST
  ...you need to get the audi lug bolts for up front, and run elongated studs on the rears, tho they ~will~ fit w/ stock...
• Re: Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 25 Aug 2001 17:30:12 +1200
  >---Does any one on the fine list no the spacing ofr the studs for the >wheel bolts for an '87 Vanagon? I have 14...
• Re: Exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:31:28 -0700
  ...Stylianides, PhD" <gstylia@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > It looks like studs work better when it comes to > positioning the crossover pipes. In the process, I...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 18 May 2008 16:17:48 -0700
  ...exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks? Scott, You really ought to try Kroil!!! I maintain that the best thing to do with the replacement...
• Re: Will these wheels fit?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 17:44:06 -0700
  ...Check the mounting pad thickness as that will dictate wheter or not > you will need longer studs or bolts. Forged wheels are generally thickner...
• Re: Passat Rims and Lug Nuts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 12:33:57 EST
  ...ie, studs from a porsche 911 fit. thats what i used on the rear of my 2wd vanagon to mount the audi wheels. tho...
• Re: Cleaning head stud threads question
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:22:31 -0400
  ...Is this normal for these studs? Should I just lube them up and > chase them with the die? Thanks > > Pascal > > '84 Westy > > >
• Re: HELP! Another Broken Alternator Mount
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 21:55:51 -0400
  Ah Stainless studs!! There's the problem. Stainless hardware is not strong. Most only rates as a grade 5.8 on the metric bolt...
• Re: Thread pitch on vanagon lug bolts???
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 18:38:11 -0800
  ...Syncros use studs all the way around vs. bolt sup front and nuts in back for the 2wd. The SA big brake kits convert...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:24:35 -0400
  ...As for broken studs, I have welded nuts on with great success. I have also done that remove exhaust studs. That are not plated...
• Re: Exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:36:26 -0400
  ...Exhaust studs > > > > Dude I was terrified to replace my exhaust after studying the archives and > list, I sprayed with PB a few nights and...
• Re: alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 15:57:58 -0400
  ...Now on the rears, when mounting Audi TURBO wheels you must use elongated studs..sure you can put them on, but with the stock...
• Re: Larger Wheels...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 16 May 2006 13:21:37 -0700
  ...You need to drill out the lug holes for 14mm studs, which I do with a hand drill. Longer studs are needed in the...
• Re: Need source for longer wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 10:29:09 -0400
  ...Need source for longer wheel studs With big brakes, alloy wheels and spacers, I'd like to get a stud with another 1cm over...
• Re: Relocate LP Tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:16:32 -0600
  ...There are only two existing threaded studs, so I will have to add > two more. There are two nuts welded to the body that...
• Re: Exhaust fun never ends
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 8 Oct 2011 13:21:23 -0700
  ...Cylinders #1 and #4 have each > had both studs replaced with bolts, and despite my fears of dealing with the > dreaded exhaust studs it...
• Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardwar
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 20 May 2009 08:57:31 EDT
  ...I have made up special drill bits for use with a small air powered right angle drill to drill out the rear studs/bolts...
• Re: Exhaust stud & bolts removal problems
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Sun, 7 May 2006 20:34:26 -0400
  ...I ended up having to drill four of the studs/bolts out. I cannot imagine doing this with the engine in the Westy. I...
• Re: Exhaust fun never ends
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 8 Oct 2011 22:20:03 -0500
  Stephen, I haven't had to deal with broken studs/bolts on vanagons, but had to plenty on aircraft engines. On those, we drilled...
• Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:08:10 -0500
  ...I agree it >> is >>> a good idea to replace studs and nuts when the >> threads >>> look suspect or perhaps with a major rebuild but...
• Exhaust cylinder studs & threadlock
  Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:36:43 -0700
  ...what can one use to help lock (threadlock) the studs on the cylinder heads (see: http://www.esu.edu/~gstylia/vw/cyl4stud.JPG), or...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 09:38:35 -0400
  ...I'm curious to find out how the studs are breaking. When looking at the surface that broke are they shiny with little curved...
• head studs - a post mortem
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:42:37 -0700
  ...He also showed me a case of a 2.1 and pointed me to the studs on it. Every stud was pitted and rusty...
• Re: miserable wal-mart. had a lug nut perma-stuck to the lug..
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 11:02:18 -0700
  ...one you stripped out the stud on trying to remove. > > > > The studs are cheap, but may require the hub be removed to replace. > > I...
• Re: [NVC] Possibly the most useful camping gadget ever
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:27:59 -0700
  ...replace short wheel studs or lug > bolts with longer studs. Screw a lug nut down over the stud to hold the > wheel on, then...
• 1982 Diesel--Outer CV Joint, Right Side
  Historical mailing list - I. Stewart
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 20:22:36 -0800
  -- Has anyone had this experience? Four studs came loose, the other two broke (while driving!!). Any idea what would cause this? Donna @donnavw@pacebell...
• Re: Rims for 1989 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 13 May 2014 06:28:19 -0700
  ...When using spacers, the brings back the specter of longer bolts/studs. Then there is the issue of thicker mounting pads. Your Audi wheels...
• Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 21:18:39 -0700
  ...You need longer studs to mount the wheels on your van. Porsche 911 studs seem to be compatible. Sound like the perfect wheels! I...
• Re: rear brake adjusting
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 12:20:05 EDT
  ...Now use a large hammer and hit with a good deal of force between the studs (becareful not to hit the studs themselves as...
• Re: Found: alternative longer lugbolts
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 12:49:53 EDT
  ...Other alternative is to use Empi studs. I get them for $3 for 5. Most places sell it for $7-$8 for 5. The...