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• Lug nuts and mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 16:35:28 -0800
  ...the years has egged out making it tend to round off nuts. Further 12 year woes, the right mirror went limp. A hex lug...
• Re: Sealants - which ones to use?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 12:00:27 -0600
  ...Dirko S...anyone using a Curil product The Right Stuff >Head nuts - Haven't seen anyone address this one. Again, a Curil product? Gasket...
• Re: torquing axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:08:13 -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: rusty nuts ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:30:38 -0500
  ...just so I wouldn't have to freeze my nuts off (less corrosion in the south). Well, my transmission fill plug is not coming...
• Camping URL .de
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 16:35:32 +0100
  For all camping nuts visiting Germany: http://www.silvicamp.de/e_home.htm Not much, but a familiar site. Helmut '80 Camper
• Re: List sticker committee
  Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 17:00:10 EDT
  I'm nuts and have papers to prove it. I don't know what the other guys excuse's are. Blitz
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:35:22 -0700
  ...Got the proper lock nuts so it should all stay put. Sure am looking forward to see if there's any improvement. The passenger...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 23 May 2024 18:04:21 -0700
  ...I think for some reason those lock nuts still need to > be checked. > > Eric Caron > 85 Westfalia > > > > > On May 14, 2024, at 9:28...
• Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 20:03:10 -0500
  So what is the best and safest way to remove the cylinder head exhaust studs and bolts or nuts ? Probably they have very many...
• Re: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:15:50 -0600
  ...Most common Nuts 'n Bolts? The thread on where to get nuts and bolts made me think - What size bolts are the most common...
• Re: ??? LUG NUTS & FRETTING CORROSION???
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 00:42:05 PDT
  ...The lug nuts finally release their tenacious grasp with a >start, accompanied by a sharp retort and a puff of reddish brown dust. > >My...
• Made my fuel gauge work
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 21:47:00 -0400
  ...I removed the gauge cluster from the dash and loosened the nuts that hold the fuel gauge's terminals to the "Ribbon" circuit, sprayed...
• Re: Westfalia VW aluminum wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 14:46:50 EST
  In a message dated 1/29/03 9:21:18 AM Pacific Standard Time, Jeanon@AOL.COM writes: << What lug nuts are correct? Bought...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 16:06:05 -0500
  The bolts and nuts came with the wheels I got from GW. The nuts seem to be 15-18mm deep. Velma 82 1.9L...
• Re: How do I stop this oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 1 May 1995 11:14:38 -0700 (PDT)
  Jonny Miner writes: > > I've got a pretty steady oil leak dripping off the little nuts > surrounding the oil drain plug on my '71...
• chris vs. sorin
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 08:58:00 -0600
  ...don't you think? Hey, Chris! Lighten up! %) At $13 per for lug nuts and $11 per for the caps, that's only $346...
• Re: [Syncro] UK Tristar for sale
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 22 Aug 2006 09:53:57 -0700
  ...anybody know if it's legal to drive a rhd vehicle here > (u.s.)? if it's legal does it drive you nuts? is...
• Re: 15" wheel options
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 10:47:59 -0800
  I out a set of 16" Passat steel rims on my son's GL... no spacer needed, using existing lug nuts too..
• Odd Birds
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 22:40:46 -0700
  Rosy breasted creek dipper, broad bottomed wobbler, hairy chested nutscratcher, bandy legged coot, white-throated lust slaker, and of course me... The ruffled grouch.
• Re: New sound?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 19:02:05 -0500
  ....rumble in rear, goes away with acceleration..... BTDT, prepare to replace rear wheel bearing. First, check for loose nuts on the rear axles.
• Grinding Bad...
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 5 Jan 2006 00:05:29 -0600
  The noise could be caused by loose lug nuts. Even if they are an unlikely source of the noise it is easy to check.
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:20:07 -0800
  ...nuts in steering linkage and rack > > They're probably "stretch to yield" bolts - lots of them in modern cars. > Should be readily available at...
• Re: [vanagon] SA Alloys?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 08:13:27 EDT
  ...The stock steel wheel nuts & bolts are not a correct fit for the alloys. >> Ron is right that you cannot use the stock lug...
• Tire lug nut question..
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 14:22:48 -0700
  ...Anyhow, when I went to put the spare on, it seemed like the standard lug nuts did not quite fit into the holes on...
• Re: LVC. Bracket Design: Captive Nuts; A "Last Resort" ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018 18:30:47 -0500
  ...Ovalling the bolt holes in new plate is an option but my Plan > B of captive nuts makes more sense. > > Thanks for point to...
• Re: FS: 15 inch alloys/tires
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 12:18:37 -0400 (AST)
  ...Lug nuts, wheel locks included. Mid-late 80's Audi 5000 Turbo wheels fit, 15x6, 6 spoked alloys, 112mm x 5 bolt pattern. The...
• Re: Use of Loctite
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 03:51:32 -0700
  ...Does LOCKTITE hold up to the high temperatures inside an engine and provide extra holding power on something like the Rod Cap nuts? Stan...
• Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 18:06:21 -0700
  ...keep away corrosion, and not so much grease to float the nuts off the threads". I generally put a little yellow anti-oxidation grease...
• Re: Rear Shocks Bolts and nuts sizes
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 24 Feb 2017 18:58:33 -0500
  ...Rear Shocks Bolts and nuts sizes > > Thanks for the information. > > The Bentley only shows the bottom nut torque at 65 lbs. What about the...
• Re: lug nuts too tight
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 06:21:03 -0400
  Wow, nice to see I'm not the only one that can't get the lug nuts loosened! I am going on a trip...
• Re: Clunking knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 21:14:22 -0800
  Janet, at the very minimum your should remove the rear hubcaps ( or all 4 ) and check that all lugs nuts are tight. It can...
• Re: stranded
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Wed, 28 Sep 1994 12:29:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have broken regular sockets trying to remove tight lug nuts. Also keep on hand some spare lug nuts and bolts. I have broken...
• The Return of the Lug Nut
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:06:59 -0800
  ...the earlier thread on the life expectancy of lug nuts, damage to same, etc; I got new tires for the beast for Xmas (more...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:26:23 -0700
  ...Dealer would have > to order nuts. > > Nut and washer for bolt still available. > > A UK site showing long bolt: (they also show the eccentric...
• Re: Rear axle nut. Uuugh!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 1994 08:39:57 -0600 (CST)
  ...Works on axle nuts too! But the axle nut on Busses is 46mm, if I'm not mistaken, and I've not been able...
• Re: Secrets of exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 12:00:39 -0600
  ...And I'd take Jim's statement of "that fits well" a step further and point out that all the exhaust nuts on mine...
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:51:23 -0500
  ...It has worked on rusted, > rounded exhaust nuts for me. I have been able to chisel and grind the > waste nut away and rechase...
• Re: Rear axle
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 21:01:00 -0500
  ...Greg 86 Westy 73 Thing 99 Subaru Forester Stan Wilder wrote: > When I had my new axle nuts installed the mechanic used a big...
• Re: Nuts!...Axle Nuts!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 21:44:18 -0700
  ...for him. > > John Just 'cause he uses this technique on LARGE nuts doesn't make it an aproved method. Nor does doing it on...
• Re: Wheel Theft Prevention
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 10:05:10 -0700
  ...BenT > > Nothing will be foolproof. > > 4 Kryptonite locks? Pain in the butt, and any "good" thief will pick > them in seconds. > > Locking nuts? Ditto...
• Re: Just bought some Mercedes wheels...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 18:57:30 -0400
  ...Drill out the lug openings to fit Vanagon lug nuts, get proper balls seat nuts, mount and measure. My guess spacers of about 7mm...
• Re: Wobbly wheel
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 07:31:54 -0700
  ...All of the lug nuts are tight. > The wheels came mounted and balanced from tire rack. > I thought maybe I hadn't tightened the...
• Re: Ashcroft sings! (No vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 23:42:59 -0800
  ...he's nuts. Sincere, but nuts. Check this out. http://www.guardian.co.uk/bush/story/0,7369,661458,00.html I know its...
• Re: Lugs & Center Caps for factory alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:02:21 -0700
  The best price I found on the lug nuts/bolts was at Van-Cafe.com You may have to call (I can't find...
• Dokka's Big Brother
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 13 Apr 2015 06:59:38 -0300
  For all your diesel dokka nuts, here's an LT45 for sale: http://www.ebay.com/itm/201329496445?forcerRptr=true&item=201329496445&viewitem=
• Re: Nuts and bolts to use on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 18:49:09 -0800
  Dennis, others what's your opinion on using stainless steel bolts in an aluminum engine, regarding galvanic corrosion? John � �
• Re: 130Mph, or even 90 -- you're nuts
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 01:17:15 -0500
  > Van safety... ever looked at the Caravelle vs Volvo website? I was about to say the same thing. :) Sudhir.
• Re: [NVC]-Friday Subject: Howto Locite question
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:51:12 -0700
  Fortunately my Vanagon does not have rotten bolts/nuts in such extreme condition. I got the power steering pressure hose successfully replaced this morning...
• Re: Acckk! My gear juice is *blue*...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 10:13:52 -0600
  ...Needed is one short bolt with 17 mm head and two nuts to fit the threaded shaft. Jamb the two nuts on the shaft...
• Re: Nuts!
  Historical mailing list - Mary Barbara
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 21:17:00 +0000
  ...To: marybiba@HOTMAIL.COM >CC: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Nuts! >Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 16:16:49 -0700 > >I think you...
• Re: Spare tire location
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Fri, 2 Apr 2021 09:40:14 -0700
  ...My new alloy wheels came with new nuts and I converted the fronts from bolts to studs that take the nuts (came in the...
• Re: alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 21:41:52 -0400
  Jan, I don't know about current prices for the nuts and studs (sounds very high, but that's to be expected for Vanagon...
• Re: captive nut tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:17:12 -0500
  ...vanagongramps@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Mike, > > I had never used riv-nuts until recently and didn’t want to pay for a > tool, but...
• Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:16:12 -0800
  The thread on where to get nuts and bolts made me think - What size bolts are the most common in the VW? I also...
• Relocate LP Tank
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:38:25 -0700
  ...There are two nuts welded to the body that look like I could just screw in some studs. Are these strong enough or do...
• Re: BC Campout
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:57:08 -0700
  ...Just give us some warning so we can arrange holidays. >Speaking of VW nuts check out the NUTS site >(Northern United Transporter Society) www...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:05:21 -0400
  At 02:45 PM 6/12/2010, Evan Mac Donald wrote... >a thick flat steel plate, about 6" by 4", with two holes in...
• wheels (was syncro fuel tanks and snow tyres)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 20:12:40 -0400
  ...you can also mount steel wheels with alloy lug bolts/nuts. but you cant mount alloy wheels with steel wheel lug bolt/nuts. if...
• Can't get the @$$#! oil cover off!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 22:25:38 -0700
  ...I've taken off the 4 nuts (that's all there is, right?) and I've loosened the studs/nuts that hold the case...
• FS: 15" Steel Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 09:43:45 -0800
  ...Also included are a set of 17 lug nuts that are machined to fit the wheel's lug hole correctly (I lost 3 of...