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• Re: Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
  Historical mailing list - Erik Lundberg
  Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:08:38 -0800
  ...wheels are just fine. They are forged aluminum alloys which original > cost thousands on Mercedes cars. They originally came with lugholes for 12mm > bolts...
• Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 18:42:54 -0800
  ...After experiencing very rusted (frozen) steel wheels and steel lug nuts/bolts I have always hit them with a light coat of anti-seize...
• F.S. more alloy wheels for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  14 Sep 96 15:01:32 EDT
  Help me - I've been deluged with Vanagon alloy wheels!!, I am also selling , in addition to the complete set of "carat" alloy wheels...
• Re: Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 13:59:29 -0800
  Ben, I've got 4 pallets of these wheels coming in my next container: http://www.vanagonparts.com/images/wheels/wheel.jpg http://www...
• Re: vanagon alloys, question re
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 10:54:18 -0700
  ...14" wheels, why would > > you need longer studs? If they're the stock factory alloys, just use the > > special lug nuts/bolts designed for...
• Re: Front hose and alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 23:05:44 -0400
  ...I have a spare set of lugs (nuts/bolts) stashed in w/ the jack. john
• Re: studs for alloys - removal and installation
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 09:59:13 -0500
  ...14" wheels, why would you need longer studs? If they're the stock factory alloys, just use the special lug nuts/bolts designed for...
• Re: One more time on the Eurovan wheels?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 10:57:43 EST
  ...and longer bolts up front. same as audi wheels. ************** AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other Holiday needs. Search Now...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 06:57:08 -0500
  ...Have yet > to size up wheel on the rear yet, the wheels came with new bolts and nuts. > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD...
• Re: sheer bolts/steering column
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 04:02:14 EDT
  ...Although I'd have to think only slightly as with the bolts undone the ignition lock would have to spin with the steering wheel...
• Weird coolant leak location
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 13:27:16 -0800
  ...driver's side rear wheel. dripping from the place that you put the rear jack. (Where the rear crossarm bolts to the body) Any...
• FS: Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 14:33:37 -0400
  I have a set of 5 Vanagon alloy wheels for sale. These are the 14 inch original Vanagon factory alloys that came on the...
• Re: front brake hints needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:06:28 -0400
  ...found the nice 15X7 > alloy wheel bolts right on (front at least), though it > looks like the front bolts could stand to be about...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:58:07 -0800
  and besides, that will save you having to fit spacers, or longer bolts/studs or boring out the centers of these wheels. many more...
• Re: "drill-out" and Broken Bolt/Stud Extraction Techniques
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 07:54:41 -0800
  ...Bubba sheared off one of the bolts, which is now studded below the surface in the wheel hub. The Westy has rocketed along for...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings and trailing arm mounts.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 00:24:30 -0500
  Those bolts are property class 10.9. they do not drill easy. There are a number of methods to get those bolts and bushings...
• Re: Found: alternative longer lugbolts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 21:12:05 +1200
  ...and didn't pocket them. > Just bought some wheels and wasn't charged for the bolts. >> > >Yer ears were burnin', eh? > >Mr. Dooley, that...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:09:53 -0500
  ...using nuts to secure the wheels. > > Any downside? VW engineers obviously liked the bolts for the front wheels, as do a number of other...
• Re: Shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Pat Collins
  Thu, 25 May 2000 13:17:03 -0400
  ...bolts under the carpet that hold the shifter in place just a bit > and force (gently of course) the shifter towards the steering wheel...
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 19:06:58 EST
  ...EuroVan wheels use a ball seat. I'm not sure about the Audi rims. Make sure the 2 are compatible. Lug bolts are available...
• Re: Parts needed for '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 08:17:44 -0400
  ...46mm, right > wheel bearing, rear, inner, right > wheel bearing, rear, outer, right > grease seal, rear wheel, inner, right > grease seal, rear wheel, outer, right...
• CV Bolt Heads
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 17:43:50 -0700
  ...So why not as standard procedure, when you put back new or cleaned bolts, pack some 1950's type high fibre wheel bearing grease...
• Re: anti-seize
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:25:03 -0400
  ...on the seat surfaces of the nuts/bolts and likewise on wheel. eric luebbers <a91syncro@YAHOO.COM> writes: > Quik question can�I or should...
• Re: Mercedes wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Rosen
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 09:11:52 -0400
  ...Also, longer Audi lug bolts must be used in the front and longer studs installed at the rear. The 6 1/2's are...
• Re: how to change alloy and steel wheels?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:24:13 EDT
  David, just swap the rims over and then use the allow wheel lug bolts in front and the alloy wheel lug nuts in rear...
• Re: 71 Bus: Lola needs her steering wheel removed, please help!
  Historical mailing list - David L Finet
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 05:46:29 -0600 (CST)
  ...sure that the wheel was about to be blasted to smithereens... then to get to the wiring, he loosened the bolts on the little...
• Re: Thermostat Replacement (1.9 L)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Mon, 14 May 2001 11:21:36 -0400
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/19wpump.htm <http://volksweb.relitech.com/19wpump.htm> The bolts are available. They are just regular 8x1.25mm bolts...maybe...
• EV mudflaps (long)
  Historical mailing list - W Li
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 15:58:55 -0800
  ...cover a cannister in the well -remount wheel and retorque wheel bolts right front flap -remove wheel -use a 14" piece of 2 x...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:02:45 -0500
  ...The pressure of lug bolts holds the wheel and rotors in place. Perhaps the hub material in those hubs are of different hardness to...
• Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 13:58:12 -0700
  ...When I switched to alloys I removed these two bolts from each rear > wheel and have had no problems. Should I be worried? Thanks...
• Removing Steering Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 16:41:28 EST
  ...hooks--just bolts one would screw into exiting threaded holes under the horn button. I don't believe the Vanagon wheel has these. I...
• Reet-reet-reet (solved) '83 Vanagon noise
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Oct 1996 20:49:46 -0700 (MST)
  ...A streched E brake cable was rubbing on the half axle just behind where the wheel bolts on. Temporary fix was to simply move...
• Re: SHEAR bolts/steering column / We got Us a Horse Race
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 15:40:22 +0000
  ...if you take out the two shear-headed bolts, the >bolt on the column bracket, and remove the steering wheel the whole column >tube...
• Removing alloy wheel nuts
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 15:40:44 EST
  What to use to remove the lug bolts, the manual says 123 ft. Lbs for the front and I believe it-cant budge them...
• Audi A4 Wheels for '83.5 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 00:21:20 -0700
  ...I know I'll need longer studs/bolts and different nuts, but will I need front spacers, too? Will I be able to fit...
• Re: FS: Rare 15" Fuchs forged 5 spoke alloy wheels, fit vanagon and eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 16:01:26 EST
  ...spacers, longer studs/bolts and enlarging centerbore. Price those services and parts. Add that to the price of the wheels. If you can live...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:56:07 -0700
  ...These days ......generally ..........14 inch wheels and tires on vanagons are not optimal. I do find that a good 15 inch wheel and tire...
• Vanagon rear wheel bearing housing to trailing arm -- torque??
  Historical mailing list - John Mates
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 13:31:21 -0800
  ...the four (4) big bolts which bolt the wheel bearing housing (that big casting which holds the two wheel bearings) to the trailing arms...
• Re: Muffler Replacement Project - Torque Values Needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:03:46 -0400
  ...These bolts are easy to cut with a cut off wheel so not a big deal to use regular stuff. Loc tire is a...
• Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:43:54 -0800
  ...closer than wheels with a smaller ET number. > > With 62mm offset you will need much longer wheel studs (rear) and bolts > (front). I am...
• Re: 87 wheels on n 81?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 16:51:05 -0400
  ...bolts. Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 20:45:36 +0000 >From: Chris S <mrvolkswagen@hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: 87 wheels...
• Re: Blower Motor
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 20:13:39 -0700
  ...a PITA was > drilling out the > steering wheel shear bolts I replaced them with standard bolts but > follow the > Bentley manual my heater box...
• Re: Repair for rear trailing swingarm?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:56:20 -0400
  ...Remove the shock and wheel.Disconnect the cv axel at the trans and remove the 4 bearing housing bolts. Also the hydraulic line and...
• Re: Sharing the 16" Tire Upgrade on my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - steve meassick
  Sun, 29 Oct 2017 15:51:14 +0000
  ...https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.t3technique.com%2Flug-nuts-studs-and-bolts%2Fwheels-adapters%2Fcustom-wheel-spacers.html...
• Re: dropping tranny to do clutch
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 May 2010 22:24:30 -0700
  ...Being > able to turn the rear wheels will make removing the CV joint bolts easier. During my last transmission wrestlings, I found it handy...
• Anti-Sway Bar
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:51:19 -0400
  ...and ball joints, but when I turned the wheel to get to the caliper bolts, I heard a scraping sound. It looks like a...
• FS; 15" Mercedes alloys
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 09:11:25 -0800
  ...Mercedes alloy wheels with their center caps on, excellent condition. They would need a spacer and a set of longer bolts and studs which...
• Re: will these rims fit one of my vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:44:48 -0800
  ...You will have clearance problems at the upper control arm, > > if you try to omit the spacer. > > The wheels will need longer bolts and...
• Re: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
  Mon, 1 Jan 2024 10:24:33 -0500
  Be aware! Any hammering on this bolt goes through the ball bearing that is part of the wheel bearing system. Heavy hammering can cause...
• Audi Turbo wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  01 Feb 97 03:42:01 EST
  ...14" wheel too) machining the centers cost me a whopping $10 a wheel. You will need to use Audi 5000 lug bolts up front...
• Exhausted, but quite...finally!
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 09:28:24 -0500
  ...I couldn't get the Dermal cutting wheel in the correct position to cut thru the bolts. So I had to cut the muffler...
• Re: Wheels
  Historical mailing list - -------------------------
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 19:27:11 -0500
  Are these 14", 15", or 16" ? Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: >Ben, > >I've got 4 pallets of these wheels coming in my next container: > >http...
• Re: front brake hints needed
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:50:30 -0700
  ...found the nice 15X7 > alloy wheel bolts right on (front at least), though it > looks like the front bolts could stand to be about...
• Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 00:02:21 -0700
  ...moons ago I changed a flat tire, > >>tightened > >> > >> > >the > > > > > >>bolts, drove away and the wheel almost came off miles later, it was > >>just > >> > >> > >held...
• Re: Expensive Noises....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:47:38 -0600
  Bryan, Regards CV's - there are two aspects to consider. (1) - loose CV/CV bolts, and (2) one or more worn CV's Run...
• VW Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Wed, 05 Feb 1997 11:17:47 -0500 (EST)
  ...steel wheel that is the standard spare, but with different bolts that spin on further? > With all this talk about Alloy wheels, I would...
• Re: 2002 Passat wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:09:40 -0500
  ...Looks like the bolts > holes are right but not sure about the back spacing on the wheel > centers, spacing stc....... > > Thanks
• Re: Question about Clutch Slave
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 14:20:03 EDT
  ...talking about doing it through the wheel well! :-) I've never had to get a wrench the bolts from below. I always use a...
• 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 20:39:19 -0500
  ...There are also "positioning" bolts in the drums that prevent the wheels from mounting flat. Again, if you have a Syncro you should be...
• Re: Dimensions of bolts holding trans. to engine?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:13:03 EDT
  ...In addition, I would use a little wire or coathanger (!) threaded through the bolt holes or twisted around the prodruding bolts and tied to...