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• Need the two lower studs that secure the transmission to the engine - No P# in ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:12:32 -0400
  Hi All, I need the two lower studs that secure the transmission's clutch bell housing to the engine. I can't find the...
• Re: thanks and questions
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 10:14:18 -0500
  KIm, Yes you can use bolts, instead of the studs, if you want. The factory fuel filter is square. If the OD of the...
• Re: Lug wench, steel nuts
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 12:34:03 -0800
  er ah Bill? who put the lugnutz on? you might want to check the studs with zyglo after that little episode. And closely examine...
• Re: Full Length rear seat latching
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 22 May 2008 08:32:05 -0500
  ...I beleive the holes are still there for the weekender studs. Thanks for helping me figure this out. Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86...
• Re: Exhaust stud & bolts removal problems
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 2 May 2006 13:22:39 -0400
  ...In the case of the nuts, you should have been heating THEM not the studs (so that the nuts expand.) In the case of...
• Re: Anti-seize [WAS Re: Water Pump Replacement]
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 12:16:51 -0700
  IIRC they're half studs and nuts and half bolts - if they were all studs you wouldn't be able to get the manifolds...
• Tiptronic-Modification now public Domain
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:38:05 +0100
  ...40mm teeth on gears, lowered holes for stock gearbox studs. Folder 2 show new setup: 38mm teeth on gears, no lowered holes for stock...
• Re: Exhaust manifold to heads - Studs or Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 09:33:20 EST
  In a message dated 2/22/05 9:06:37 PM, rrecardo@WEBTV.NET writes: << Sorry George. I meant Goff, not Goof. Typo. RC...
• Re: 3 broken studs at exaust ports on 86 syncro HELLPPP!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 19:14:43 -0400
  I'd advise against drilling. But if that's the option you're left with, I suggest not only sharp drill bits but hard...
• Re: studs for alloys - removal and installation
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 09:58:20 EST
  In a message dated 3/12/05 9:00:50 AM, jrunberg@MAC.COM writes: << it says to remove the rear drum and hub...
• mounting pattern
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 05:02:50 -0700
  Are the engine studs that mount to the trans the same pattern on wbxers as well as aircooled? I am looking to purchase an...
• Who has exhaust header pipes in stock(and studs too)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Sat, 22 May 2004 23:33:31 EDT
  ...I was thinking of splitting the nuts open so as not to break any of the rusty studs. Has anyone any advice on this...
• Re: Mercedes Rim lug hole size
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:37:03 +1200
  ...as I know the Vanagon's use 14 mm bolts and studs. They do, which is why I had to drill the 18" alloys...
• Re: 14" tires, report...
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 7 Nov 2016 10:48:34 -0400
  James, Nova Scotia as a whole and New Brunswick have been deliberating over banning studs for years, but have yet to pull the trigger...
• Evaporator - 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 5 Feb 2017 16:49:37 -0600
  The plastic trim at the rear of the evaporator is held on by plastic nuts on threaded metal studssticking thru it. I'v ne...
• Re: Help!! Another broken alternator bracket
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 22:06:43 EST
  ...NET writes: << Maybe you can use JB weld and glue the studs in. >> errrrr.. no....I doubt it... steve "Hey! nice Jeep, Mister! " "Look...
• $58 vanagon lugnuts with locks vs $179 VW lugnuts-bolts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 14:44:03 EST
  ...Convert the front to studs and then get acorn nuts and add a set of locks for much cheaper than VW prices. Robert
• Re: Waterpump and exhaust and rust - Oh my!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:46:40 -0600
  ...Thirdly, I like using vice grips to get the studs out. Sometimes the studs come out with the bolt but sometimes they don't...
• Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 17:53:11 -0500
  ...Although I haven't yet had this particular problem, I've had a similar situation regarding exhaust port studs/bolts/holes being stripped. I...
• Re: Vanagon Head Leaking Around The Head Nut(S)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Apr 2014 21:42:04 -0400
  ...More likely the nuts and studs were not properly prepared and you didn't get proper preload or the studs are shot and needed...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:46:45 -0400
  I really do not worry about the exhaust studs or bolts if the heads are coming off anyway. The drill press and heli-coils...
• Alternator Vibration
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Tue, 2 Jun 2020 12:46:24 -0700
  Bruce, I can attest to what can happen, if/when the alternator vibrates and loosens or breaks the studs & bracket holding it to the...
• Re: '88 alternator mounting studs
  Historical mailing list - Pedersen, Michael
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 10:21:23 -0700
  ...Re: '88 alternator mounting studs > > > I had a similar problem with my '87. I used two pieces of > flat steel stack > to reinforce the...
• Re: Head Retorquing On New Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:32:27 -0500
  If the studs are good, the cap nuts new, and things are properly torqued, there is no need to re-torque the heads. If...
• Re: steel/alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:46:26 -0700
  ...I called my local > VW dealer this AM, parts guy said he couldn't see where I needed to change > the rear studs (same...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 18:23:55 EDT
  ...wheels on a vanagon was > this a bolt on with no modification .... ??????? > > its same bolt pattern but you need longer studs/nuts [text/html]
• Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:30:21 -0800
  ...I agree > it > >> is > >>> a good idea to replace studs and nuts when the > >> threads > >>> look suspect or perhaps with a major rebuild but...
• Re: 1. Which 2.1 muffler? (6)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 15:31:42 -0400
  From the factory only two of the exhaust ports had studs. The other two were screws. The studs were low quality P.C. 4...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:26:35 -0700
  ...Most aftermarket studs do not have enough thread > under the shoulder to go all the way through and I find them to be of...
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:22:00 -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 Snow tyres and hot air
  Historical mailing list - Andreas
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 12:03:15 +0100
  ...Some guy talking about not using studs on his (NonVW) unmentionable cause it ruins the handling. Well, whatever country you live in b***sh...
• Head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 14:05:55 -0400
  ...I've drained oil and coolant, removed the exhaust studs/nuts from the heads (no breakage thanks to the technique supplied by G Mathew...
• Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 17:46:56 -0800
  On my 84 Vanagon the two studs that hold the lower alternator bracket to the engine block have broken off (see Bentley page 27...
• Re: Broken stud, anyone has a good one?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 12 May 2005 09:08:30 -0400
  ...The longest kind broke. > > So, regarding broken head studs: why do they break? Corrosion is one way, > from what I read, but what about...
• Re: Head Nuts Final Torque was: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 May 2007 16:47:01 -0400
  ...Since the sealant is eliminating any chance of the studs coming loose due to vibration, ( which is nt an issue here), the only future...
• Re: Re Snow tyres and hot air
  Historical mailing list - moon
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 11:22:24 -0500
  ...studs on his (NonVW) unmentionable cause >it ruins the handling. Well, whatever country you live in b***sh*t is >b***sh*t. Studs...
• Re: Stuck together
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 13:26:24 -0800
  ...All 4 nuts to bolts/studs between engine and trans removed? Front transmission mount bolt removed? Shift linkage disconnected? Slave cylinder disconnected? Ground strap...
• Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 13:08:41 -0500
  The probelm here is the dissimilar metals of the studs / bolts to the alumium heads. Electrolosis is a pain to deal with, especially where...
• Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:01:10 -0700
  ...Do you guys knock out the Mercedes steel lug bolt inserts or ream them out to accept the larger Vanagon bolts/studs? Also, I...
• Re: Lower Engine Stud Needed
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:56:57 -0700
  ...the auto the shorter. >> you only get 2 of the right studs per entire vanagon I believe , so >> extras come from dead vanagons usually...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:14:44 -0500
  Dennis, I considered replacing the studs on my recent rebuild. I ended up using another block with no evidence of overheating. The main reason...
• Re: Help! Cylinder head stud broken
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 21:39:13 -0800
  ...If the engine was once overheated, all the studs are suspect. If there is any corrosion on them, they must be replaced. You will...
• Re: was SNOW CALL, now Sears LT4-XC discontinued
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:39:41 -0700
  ...I use w/o studs). Noise is noticeable but AFAIC not loud or ridiculous. They are a "tready" tire, work super in snow and...
• what's the deal with wheel spacers?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 12:52:31 -0700
  so, what's the deal with wheel spacers? where do i get 'em? what are the effects on the wheel bearings and studs? thanks...
• winter tire report
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:13:20 -0800
  good report on winter tires, age, tread depth, studs etc here: http://www.vti.se/info/rapporter/edetalj.asp?RecID=2666 other interesting things...
• Alloy Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:16:46 -0500
  ...Are they a direct bolt on to Vanagons that had stock steel wheels or do I need longer studs (rear)? Thanks, Jeff Jeff Stewart...
• Re: Anti-seize [WAS Re: Water Pump Replacement]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 12:47:04 -0700
  ...That makes sense! On Thu, 2011-06-09 at 12:16 -0700, Jake de Villiers wrote: > IIRC they're half studs and nuts and...
• Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 17:23:53 -0800
  It's four nuts and studs and four bolts to the heads. On some (most?) you'll only be able to get a vise...
• Tool choice and source
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:19:56 -0400
  ...Well, after updating my rims to Audi rims, I needed longer studs. While only 10 mm longer, they were more than long enough for...
• Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:11:52 -0800
  ...I know the head studs are in the cooolant jacket and that sealant is used to seal the studs to the heads. Boston Bob...
• Re: WANTED: winter tires
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 20:14:22 -0800
  ...It whas therefore recommended (in some places mandated) that front wheel dirve cars that ran STUDS had to have studs on all 4 wheels...
• Re: Broke off stud torqueing head-what do I do?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 18:52:40 -0800
  ...I got them at Sears, and they were a set of five extractors to fit both metric and SAE studs. In the end, It...
• Re: Exhaust Stud Nuts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 10:27:38 -0700
  ...I then backed up all the nuts on studs with a second 11 or 13 mm nut, whichever would fit. I hesitate to use...
• Re: engine swap from auto to manual tranny
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 13:09:48 -0800
  Don't forget to change the bottom studs on the engine that slide into the bell housing. The engines attached to automatics have shorter...
• Re: Longer studs for rear wheels,
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:26:56 EST
  ...Think I should put longer studs on while its apart. Any one know where and what to order. It has the alloy nuts on...
• Re: FS: 15" SA vanagon steelie(was: Now alloy lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 20:45:59 -0800
  ...wrote: > . ....that's funny, most stock Porsche 911's have steel studs with > aluminum alloy lugnuts! > > > > > > Ya, und Verbooten! on the racecourse with those...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Tire Rack Steel Mercedes wheel for Syncro & Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 16:46:34 EDT
  ...Keep in mind that Vanagons have 14 mm studs/bolts. Ben T
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 14:59:57 -0700
  ...they call "Z-sticks" which (I believe) are basically zinc head studs. They say that these are supposed to help with the corrosion issues...
• Re: Alternate locations for Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 20:06:34 EST
  In a message dated 3/8/02 8:03:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, pokey@VANAGON.ORG writes: > theres already studs and welded in...
• Re: ZSticks and head corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 22:38:13 -0700
  ...The concept of a sacrificial metal has some potential, zinc being OK if the head studs are the real issue, and magnesium better if...