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• Re: torquing axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:37:15 -0700
  ...torquing axle nuts > > > > you calculate the torque you exert on the nut. > > > > torque = force x lever arm > > > > torque = your weight x the length of...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:03:15 -0500
  The illustration in the Bentley manual specifically indicates the nuts, not the bolts, with the "always replace" admonishment. I looked again and noticed an...
• Re: NVC -- Need easy-out or similar tool for 10-32 stainless steel bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 11 Dec 2016 20:14:00 -0800
  ...Basically the 1/16-inch tubing > is connected to pumps, columns, etc., with the ferrule nut followed by a > ferrule. You screw the ferrule...
• Re: New tires and wheels
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:37:02 -0700
  Neil, I really underestimated how hard it would be to get these particular nuts off. If I were to do it again I would...
• Re: Now the list sticker is at JC Whitney
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 22:34:24 -0600
  ...a Neato chapter 89 westy 64 kombi slow (big nut) 61 panel slower (small nut) 60 westy slowest (no nut) 57 oval (for sale)
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:09:20 -0400
  ...Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose Big sockets from Sears with the Craftsman guarantee http...
• Cool Tool for Rusty Nuts, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 9 Nov 2013 10:51:44 -0800
  My Snap-On man just gave me a demo of this inductive heating tool for loosening frozen nuts. Pretty cool (hot?). http://www.theinductor...
• Help getting lug nuts off
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 08:32:03 -0400
  ...if I use the "factory supplied" lug wrench all I'm doing is stripping the nuts. Any suggestions on getting them off? Thanks, Bryan
• FS...temp sensor-axle nut-2wd
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 17:23:40 -0800
  ...sensor for 2wd vanagon (the one by thermostat) and retaining clip AND a 2wd front axle nut, both new. Best offer takes them. I...
• Re: NVC -- Need easy-out or similar tool for 10-32 stainless steel bolts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Dec 2016 20:30:29 -0800
  ...Basically the 1/16-inch tubing > is connected to pumps, columns, etc., with the ferrule nut followed by a > ferrule. You screw the ferrule...
• Re: Urgent!! Anyone know what size the axel nit is?!?!?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 21:10:13 -0600
  ...Be sure to mark the nut/shaft so you can return the nut to the correct position (torque). Larry
• Re: Shocking Video WITH VAN CONTENT (was: Re: shocking video clip NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:23:46 -0800
  We have nutria up here in Warshington state as well. Annoying little critters. On 2/24/06, joe trussell <vanagongl@hotmail.com> wrote: > Nutria...
• Re: Little VW Content but Relevant for the DIY Crowd
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:06:38 -0400
  For bulk metric stainless steel nuts/bolts/washers, I've used: http://www.boltdepot.com/ Pascal -----Original Message----- > BTW, would you believe that the...
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:29:04 -0500
  ...It it held on >> to the manifold with three 13mm nuts, these nuts go on to studs which go >> into the manifold. I really...
• Re: Adjusting the Emergency Break
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 14:15:49 -0700
  That's a jamb nut which is espedially designed to be hard to turn. Karl Wolz -----Original Message----- From: Tom Young <young@SHERLOCK.SIMS...
• Re: Type 2 Rear Axle nut coming loose?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 17:23:19 -0700
  ...Is the nut being crushed? IMHO....(very humble) I would almost be inclined to say that he should raise the wheel before tightening and...
• Re: Wiper Shaft Stripped
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:36:16 -0400
  ...The nut that I took off was particularly screwy, had almost no threads at all in it. So I have sourced a new M6x0...
• Re: DPO damage from using the wrong shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Wed, 3 Apr 2013 08:02:16 +1100
  ...Some nuts/washers, and a piece of threaded rod. Rod goes through > one hole, then washer/nut/nut/washer, then out the other hole...
• Need wheel Lugs and nuts for 87 vanagon alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Erik Feddersen
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 20:44:12 -0500
  Anyone have source for 2 lugs (front wheel) and 2 nuts (rear wheel) for a 1987 with the aluminum wheels? Probably will need them...
• Double nut?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Quan
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 19:24:03 -0700
  ...the archives and need to know what the list means when they say to "double nut" the coolant hoses going to the oil cooler?
• Re: mouse attacks
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 22:06:00 -0600
  > Brussel sprouts with nutria ??? Eeeewwww that's GROSS ! Yes, it is generally agreed that Brussel sprouts ruin almost any meal, even delicious nutria. Even...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:17:17 -0800
  ...Allan "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> writes: > Unless specifically designed for the purpose such as a Grade C > prevailing Torque locknut, nuts should never...
• Re: Question about rear wheel bearing spacers etc.
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:10:22 -0700
  ...What your is your van? The torque was also increased and the castle nut was changed to one with more slots to allow this...
• Re: truck nut plate
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 14:16:09 -0400
  ...But now, as >> > I look further into the matter, the nut plate itself does not appear to >> be >> > locked into one place. Could it...
• RE: Rear axle nut. Uuugh!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Fri, 4 Nov 1994 9:51:36 -0500 (EST)
  ...cchubb@ida.org (Chris Chubb) >So, what has worked in getting these nuts off for you? How big a >breaker bar, how long a...
• Re: stranded
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Thu, 29 Sep 1994 17:22:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Leave it to VW to be different, eh? All the > drums I worked on as a kid had studs and nuts -- not bolts. Except...
• Re: warped SA rotors...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 16:55:44 -0600
  ...He says 95 percent of warped rotors is becouse of improper torque >of the lug nutz. I also hear driving through puddles of water...
• Re: Westfalia LP tank question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 06:24:19 EST
  ...The size of the head of a bolt or nut is not how their size is classified. All bolts and nuts are class sized...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:44:48 -0400
  ...Tried several sets and all the same, they spring open when subjected to the force needed to break the nut loose. The nuts have...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:55:46 -0700
  ...I was thinking about how properly torqued rear axle nuts could loosen up, even if tightened properly .. and thought of the stub axle threads...
• Re: Bentley 258 ft/lbs Front Axle Nut
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Dec 2014 08:19:51 -0800
  258 is for the axle nut to the outer shaft of the CV joint for a Syncro. Just did one last month. -Dick- 87...
• Re: fancy front wheel bearing nut with clamp
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:01:08 -0700
  ...fancy front wheel bearing nut with clamp >I belive the MBZ part number for this Clamping Nut for a 1980 280se (and > many others...
• Newbie
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 19:13:38 -0600
  ...home page, a Neato chapter 89 westy 64 kombi slow (big nut) 61 panel slower (small nut) 60 westy slowest (no nut) 57 oval
• Re: Friday Floor Matt
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 07:07:29 -0500
  "Don't spoil them, Kroil them" << Once you get your nuts plated, you might next want to invest in some good penetrating oil.>> Karl...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 11:23:53 EST
  ...Copper plating over steel??? Dennis >> Volvo used to use brass exhaust nuts, then it was copper over steel but It seemed to me that...
• Re: Rear Axle Stub Nut; Some Shops Remove for Brake Work?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 9 Jun 2015 18:18:00 -0700
  ...nut in order > to save time (and lube bearing?) when servicing the rear brakes? > If so, have others noted a tendency for this nut...
• Re: Syncro rear hub removal, spindle nut size
  Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 22:04:39 -0700
  ...I use a 3' length of 1" pipe as a torque multiplier, and stand at the end to loosen the nut ( make sure the...
• Re: Wheel stud supplier in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 01:26:08 -0500
  Hey guys thanks for information on alternates (Porsche, T2 etc.) sources for wheel studs/nuts. Will check it out. Neil. --- joel walker <jwalker17@EARTHLINK...
• Re: Syncro Front CV Torque question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 17:10:52 -0500
  ...I have him loosen the nuts. I drive the van back home with the nuts semi tight. I perform my required tasks and drive...
• What torque for 2.1 rod nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:06:53 -0500
  Per bentley, I bought new rod nuts for my rebuild. What to I torque them to? The instructions in the Bentley sound like a...
• Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 5 May 2017 18:05:06 -0700
  On 5/4/17, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > As a last resort, I will check the head nuts to see if any...
• Re: Cool Tool for Rusty Nuts, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 9 Nov 2013 16:20:29 -0500
  ...Cool Tool for Rusty Nuts, etc. > > Nice for VW exhaust nuts! How much? I know, if you have to ask . . . > > Stuart > > ----Original Message----- > From...
• Re: Rear hub tightness
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 17:19:32 -0700
  on a bug the nut actually stripped and i ripped the spline grooves right out of the brake drum. didnt harm the axle at...
• Re: Question about rear wheel bearing spacers etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 12 Jul 2019 17:38:30 -0500
  ...Whatever is on mine, I am sure I have seen the big 10-castle nut in my pile of spares. Thanks, Jim On Fri...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:45:14 -0500
  ...You'll be able to either feel the nut with your hands or with the socket as you sweep back and forth against the...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:19:42 -0500
  ...The main nuts for the bearing get a special seal nut to try to keep oil in. Same for the oil pump nuts. They...
• Re: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Thu, 5 Dec 2019 10:51:31 -0500
  ...If the nuts are welded to the door frame, would it better to retap the nuts, possibly with the next larger (or use English...
• Re: Bilstein shock tower nuts
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:57:54 -0400
  I'm sorry to interrupt, but are these usual size nuts for all shocks? I bought some Monroe's from a fellow Lister and...
• Re: Torque values for rocker shaft
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:14:42 -0500
  The limiting factor is the nut and if used washer. The 18ft/lbs is for a P.C. 10.9 nut with a high...
• Re: FS: 15" SA vanagon steelie(was: Now alloy lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 07:49:37 -0800
  On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans < scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > they also require a cone face lug nut...
• fixing leaks from head bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 01 May 1997 21:46:05 -0700
  ...Torque new nut to specs (37 ft lb). 6. Repeat for the next leaky nut. 7. Let things sit for a while so that...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:42:56 -0500
  The nut compresses all the parts together. If any of the parts are worn width wise the nut will reach the end of travel...
• RE: Flywheel removal question
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 06 Oct 1995 16:01:00 -0700 (PDT)
  > I was just wondering if there is any other way to remove that >36mm gland nut (I think that's what it's called...
• Re: FS: 15" SA vanagon steelie(was: Now alloy lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 20:36:50 -0500
  ...Alloy lug nuts or bolts would work....but >> the >> > contact area is a lot larger on the alloy nut or bolt. >> >> >> I've seen...
• Follow UP - Leaky Head Nut?
  Historical mailing list - Walter E Stephens
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 21:24:03 -0700
  ...Leaky Head Nut? > Walter; > The first thing that comes to mind; sealant in the nut preventing it > from screwing all the way down. Swap...
• Re: How not to change your oil
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 18 May 1996 05:49:16 -0700 (PDT)
  So Mike White says: > nut off of the edge of the sump hole, and I DON'T want to push it > back into the...
• Re: fancy front wheel bearing nut with clamp
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:59:50 -0700
  Not sure if the same ID/thread, but as you suggest, the nut has been used on lots of MB's Pic of front...
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:01:09 -0700
  ...It it held on > to the manifold with three 13mm nuts, these nuts go on to studs > which go > into the manifold. I really...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:11:23 -0700
  ...Rocket J Squirrel I was concerned that if I removed the nut so I could really get at the back of the alternator, my...
• Now For The Best Lug Nuts!
  Historical mailing list - Ed Gurney
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 08:47:24 -0400
  ...The remaining steel nut holds the wheel on but is is a truely ugly thing. I am tired of replacing them. Is anyone using...