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• Re: How to remove and install broken head stud
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 08:32:50 -0800
  ...I have used red locktite, which will only release if heated, to secure head studs before. If this is not a good idea on...
• Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:18:37 -0400
  ...The archives are filled with tales of woe about broken off exhaust studs. Since you were able to partly back out a stud I...
• Antifreeze Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Bourdeau
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 07:56:57 -0500
  ...To remove the shield I would need to loosen one or more of my studs to the exhaust manifold. Is there a quicker and...
• F/S: Syncro mudflaps& diesel alternator
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 17:50:15 EDT
  ...Some broken studs. Also a good diesel Vanagon 65A alternator for $25. Frt from NM. Ken Hunter 82 Westy 1.9D 84 Jetta 1...
• Re: Bustdepot, wolf bras and so on
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 05:55:30 EDT
  In a message dated 10/5/01 5:14:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time, CAnderson@UA.COLOSTATE.EDU writes: << Forty black studs? How do...
• Re: cheap studs for the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 19:59:03 -0500
  Well, my wife's interest will be peaked by the subject heading of this thread. :-) - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. (215) 234-VWVW...
• Re: Torque wrench use
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 13:06:56 -0500
  The one thing Al didn't mention is you should always chase the threads on the studs and in the capnuts before starting the...
• Re: Exhaust cylinder studs & threadlock
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:26:51 -0700
  skipping to school????....BbbbBob you gotta lay off some of thosse meds Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com > > running with scissors...
• Re: syncro rotors
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 12:05:50 -0500
  ...Also, I'm assuming the studs can be > removed for reuse in a new rotor. How does one remove the studs without > damaging them...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
  Thu, 23 May 2002 23:54:34 -0500
  ...I got them out & installed new studs > water pipe was welded up. ALL coolant lines & fuel lines were replaced. > new rubber seals were installed...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:21:55 -0400
  ...Header bolts broken An alternative to helicoils are "step-up" studs - half is 8mm and the other is 10mm. You drill out the old...
• Re: Tires!
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 13 May 2007 19:55:17 -0400
  ...I may need longer wheel studs even if I don't use spacer for the rear. I already got 10 longer audi lug bolts...
• Re: Waterboxer assembly detail sought
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:24:11 -0700
  ...on the waterboxer block case there are 10mm studs external to > and > internal to the water jacket casting. These are the studs that clamp...
• Re: Winter tires
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 00:04:36 -0400
  ...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: [syncro.org] Wheel offset
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 14:44:00 -0600
  ...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: update: Re: major problems?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 16:38:01 -0800
  ...The lower 4 head studs on each side are inside the valve cover. These studs first pass through the water jacket and then through...
• Re: Tires!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 13 May 2007 14:34:36 -0700
  ...I may need longer wheel studs even if I don't use spacer for the rear. I already got 10 longer audi lug bolts...
• Re: Porche Fuche Alloys
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
  24 Apr 1995 14:27:14 GMT
  ...If the wheels you have are not repro, you will need some xtra long lug bolts or studs. I made studs for mine by...
• Syncro - need mini flare, RR
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 22:04:14 -0400
  ...Broken studs ok, as long as the flare itself is in good shape. P-mail me if you have one. Thanks. Karl
• Alternator Bracket Studs - The Final Chapter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 11:26:04 -0500
  ...Dave in KC 85 Westy http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1 ....and for a picture of the sheared studs, see http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1...
• Re: hubcentric question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:12:41 -0800
  ...So i'm assuming the load is > being beared on the studs. > > any comments from those in the know? > > i know there is 1001...
• Re: Choosing a case sealer
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:50:16 -0400
  ...In the same manner, the bolted joint preload for the thru-studs is a critical factor. When torquing these thru-studs, if gasket material...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 22:10:48 -0800
  You need more than the rubber valve cover gasket (93+ 2.0L engines all have them) - you need the studs for the head as...
• alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - james catterson
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 06:54:14 -0700 (PDT)
  ...you must change the studs to give the lug nuts sufficient thread to grab! i paid a local shop to change the studs. the...
• Re: Exaust system replacement
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
  Mon, 3 Jun 2013 23:01:54 -0400
  ...Really it took me days to deal with the 3 broken studs but that got done to. Hth Tony 85 blubrik On Jun 3...
• 2wd front stud conversion
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 15:58:38 -0800
  <<Anyone converted the front wheels of a 2wd van over to studs? Where did you get them in the US? dylan>> Try contacting Chris...
• Re: Removing Badging question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 16:12:27 EDT
  ...There are small studs which are then pushed onto plastic grommets. That is all. You can carefully pry the emblems off. I find they...
• Re: stud size on ignition coil?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:02:54 -0400
  At 01:55 PM 7/28/2012, pickle vanagon wrote: >but the terminal connectors are attached to the coil on >studs! That's what...
• Re: Universal Cases
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 95 19:03:52 EDT
  ...I need to find a > motor for my '69 squareback, and am wondering what to look for when I go > Universal has mounting studs...
• FS: 1987 Vanagon Syncro - $5000
  Historical mailing list - Kim Snyder
  Wed, 05 Mar 1997 16:21:38 -0700
  132K miles, AM-FM-Cassette wired for subwoofer, a/c, extra wheels with studs, 100 Watt fogs, curtains, bra, no rust, records, $5000. Located...
• Re: Rotten Head Studs (and names)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 13:35:06 -0500
  > > > By the way, for reasons I don't understand entirely, the right front > hubcap on my '66 standard bus is named "Carl". > > -Dyer Lytle...
• Re: Rotten Head Studs (and names)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 14:51:58 -0400
  I'm not sure anyone who hasn't spent time in southern california will get that... On Jun 8, 2005, at 2:35 PM...
• Re: Head stud testing
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:02:12 -0500
  I don't know if this would work for head studs, but I've snapped two exhaust studs near the base (too close to...
• Head bolts, studs turning?
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:58:45 -0600
  ...Will the studs turn? I have PB blasted the bolts, and will continue to do so, but they are pretty rusty, and it wouldn...
• Type 2 Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 23:26:33 -0500
  ...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: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 21:11:12 -0500
  ...I've never heard this mentioned and didn't find anything in the >archives. > >I know the head studs are in the cooolant jacket...
• Re: Accessing alternator bolts.................
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 2 Oct 2011 15:16:31 -0700
  ...had to deal with the results of someone > pulling those 8mm studs out of the case, then installing 10mm > Time-Serts and pulling *them...
• Fancy Wheel$$$
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 25 Apr 95 10:15:29 PDT
  ...If the wheels you have are not repro, you will need some xtra long lug bolts or studs. I made studs for mine by...
• FREEBIE --- Two Bosch Distributor Caps
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:34:17 -0500
  For Free!!!! Two New Bosch distributor caps for WBX- the type WITHOUT the studs in the spark plug holes. You pay postage via Paypal...
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 00:11:28 -0600
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > machine the center hole to 2.5" > use audi lug bolts up front, and porsche 911 studs on rear. Chris...
• 15 inch South African Factory Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 23:15:21 EDT
  Hi List, Anyone got the 15" SA Alloys on their van? Did you have to use special studs or nuts. What size tires did...
• New longer wheel bolts for Carat &SA alloy wheels incl. Mercedes &
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 09:33:52 -0600
  Ben Do you also have the press in studs for the rear wheels on a 2WD Vanagon in longer than stock length? If you...
• Major exhaust woes! (Stud replacement???!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 07:36:20 -0600
  ...This pipe is attached with studs, not bolts, and the studs (and bolts on them) are rusted real bad. Even if I managed to...
• Re: Source for longer wheel bolts & studs?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:35:51 -0700
  ...The design of the wheel allows 2 threads of the rear nuts to show, > so about 5-10mm longer studs are needed. At the...
• Re: 16" Tire recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:26:09 -0700
  Loogy sent me to Eshocks.com for some Sway-a-Way brand 54mm long studs (part # SAW-8054) for my 8" Mercedes rear rims...
• Re: Exhaust manifold to heads - Studs or Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 06:41:56 -0800
  ...The studs are a > PITA if you ever need to > change a gasket. > > Cheers, > > Frank Condelli > Almonte, Ontario, Canada > _BusFusion_ > (http://members.aol.com...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:55:10 -0700
  ...Reading the TireRack page, it seems it would not be worth it, > unless you have been driving in a state that allows studs, but...
• Nuts and bolts to use on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:33:24 -0800
  Gregg, ��������� Busdepot could give you a good price and the right part.�� I would add to use the nickel compund antiseize on the studs...
• Re: VW (orig) Mudflap Installation
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:33:38 EDT
  ...and drill holes in the body where the studs touch the rocker panel.. use silicone when installing the inserts for the studs, u dont...
• TIICO oxy sensor, torque converter, and misc questions
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 10:25:12 -0700
  ...The TiiCo kit has three studs and the starter bolt/nut. Do I just remove that upper driver's side stud, drill out the...
• Studable Snow Tires
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 19:04:35 -0700
  ...I have not found a reinforced tire like the Vanagon needs that takes studs. Anyone out there know of one? Try HAKKAPELIITTA 10C. http...
• Re: What do I need to install 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 22:24:16 EST
  ...Longer > studs? Special bolts? > > Thanks, > carat lug bolts/nuts
• Need source for longer wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 14:33:58 -0700
  With big brakes, alloy wheels and spacers, I'd like to get a stud with another 1cm over stock. This means M14-1.5...
• bolt sizes for exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 07:13:42 -0500
  ...After I remove the studs (fingers crossed) I'm planning on replacing them with stainless steel bolts. Anyone can tell me what size I...
• Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:10:15 -0700
  ...Jacking up pulley end of engine to normal position obviously helps to line up studs. Before I did this, the rear portion of the...
• Re: Wheel stud supplier in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 21:50:22 -0600
  ----- Original Message ----- > I need new rear wheel studs/nuts for stock wheel > setup. > Is there a suitable substitue (for different make) > available at a...
• Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 11:24:55 -0700
  ...I'd guess that there are holes drilled in the body that the studs fit into, and if the slots in the studs are...
• Re: GoWesty longer rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 07:59:17 -0500
  ...GoWesty longer rear wheel studs > > So I'm thinking about installing the GoWesty studs so I can put some spacers on the rear wheels...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:37:52 +0000
  ...With studs, you have something to hang the > > heavy > > tire on, but with bolts, I found myself needing three hands: two to > > lift > > and...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 22:00:40 -0800
  ...Be sure to get M6 > replacement studs that do not have the widened center 'step' if your > engine uses the cork gasket with 8...