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• Re: Tricks to ball joint removal without Pickel fork?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 19:29:12 -0500
  ...I arranged the two halves so that the teeth faced the opposite directions and put a small screw through the holes in the end...
• Re: metal cover for refrigerator vent
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:30:44 -0700
  ...that cap stays on as-is, held on with the wing nut. It's screwed on tightly so has never been kiped. ;-) As has...
• alignment becomes bushing repair
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:12:16 -0700
  ...Thanks, Gregory (no opinion on camping) Gregory Smith Smith Design Studio Small Building Company Olympia, WA 360-239-0429 gregoryfsmith.com
• plea for part
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Sun, 26 Dec 1999 12:11:56 -0600
  ...It is threaded and has a adjusting nut on it. I believe this is an auto-only part and must come from a fuel...
• speaking of flat tires. . .
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:59:04 -0500
  ...However, when trying to change the wheels myself, the lug nuts were simply immovable. I can imagine getting stuck in the middle of winter...
• newbie's observations
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 21:03:29 -0600
  ...Neato chapter 89 westy 64 kombi slow (big nut) 61 panel slower (small nut) 60 westy slowest (no nut) 57 oval (ragtop) for sale !
• Re: Starter Motor Installation
  Historical mailing list - walter bahm
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 22:07:06 -0700
  ...I'm embarassed that i did not notice the nut earlier. Found the nut and finished the job this evening. Your help is much...
• Re: 3.3L MOTOR FOR VANAGON.....I JUST GOT THE SVX
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 18:55:57 +1200
  ...There are a couple of folk on there who have done it, including the owner of Smallcar in Seattle <www.smallcar.com>, who has...
• re.Living with cracked heads.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 31 May 1999 19:18:14 -0700
  ...living with cracked heads > >Well it turns out I didn't actually have a leaking head nut--there's a small >crack in the...
• Re: Sink P-Traps: great deal!
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 14:59:50 -0800
  ...Malcolm, from reading your post, it appears you only replaced the center screw and the little nut. I had to replace the whole plastic...
• Re: Deadheads on-line?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Mon, 12 Jun 1995 11:22:53 -0400 (EDT)
  ...was passing thru a small town in Vermont last night in my '66 bus > and the people went NUTS! Waving, flagging me down asking...
• Re: Vanagon name
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 18:19:46 +1300
  ...This van IS small, but that suits a lot of >>owners, including lotsa businesses. The US missed out on the VW-sized >>Hiace (similar...
• Re: 1.9 exhaust install
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 18:08:13 -0700
  ...I'd consider $150 a small price to pay to drive away with clean hands and most of my weekend still ahead of me...
• Re: ok, i gotta tell ya this one ...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 00:41:07 +1300
  ...was 13, has a >shirt with the outline of Austria, a small kangaroo in it, a crossed out >red circle over the kangaroo, and...
• Body shop -- I take it back
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:38:48 -0700
  ...any screw small enough to slip through the plastic marker to catch on. It appeared that they had just put press-nuts behind the...
• Re: Another Helpful modification
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:56:11 -0700
  I suspect that is not something done to your bracket.� That bracket with the nut adjuster is the standard on Golfs and Jettas.� They...
• Finally found some inexpensive GL-4 transmission oil!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 20:02:28 -0700
  ...When they see me they think "oh great, the freakin' VW nut again!" Anyhow, to make a long story short there is a small...
• Re: small car VW engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 05:51:11 +1300
  ...stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Fossil preparator Seashell, Macintosh & VW/Toyota van nut -------------------------------------- A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation. Q: Why is...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:33:58 -0500
  ...The flare nut wrench will spin right around. I think he'll need some small, good-quality vice-grips. Almost every rusty one I...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 04:11:39 -0700
  ...The splines section on these studs are ever so slightly smaller than the stock studs. That should make them easier to install. BenT sent...
• Re: coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 22:41:41 EST
  ...I still had a small leak. My be a bout an ounce or two over night. The location of the puddle was driver side...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal..now how to pull drum
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:12:21 -0700
  ...the holes where the small 11mm head bolts were > > (you removed those right? :) > > I managed to slip in a small screwdriver to lever the...
• Re: importing a EV Westi
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 23 Sep 1997 13:13:07 +0200
  Hello all camping nuts, Often I see this mails about Westfalias and you US members who like to import one. You all knows the...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:51:36 -0700
  ...wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes I've got a pretty good set of tools, including wrenches and sockets, to work on my...
• Re: Rear Drum - the list
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 06:54:54 -0700
  ...If everyone with a question > had to ""STAY THE " " off the list"", this would be a small list. > > ---------- > > From: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET> > > To...
• Re: Fwd: Boston Bob on Connecting Rod Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 16:46:28 -0700
  ...gets smaller opposite the parting line. >Another way to say that is if you draw a line down the rod from the small >end...
• Re: Clutch Judder
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 17:10:53 -0800
  ...Loosen the big nut slightly. Then put a 13mm wrench on the flat part of that bolt/rod that the nut holds in place...
• Re: Summary: Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 07:42:54 -0600
  ...This includes the 8 exhaust studs/nuts, >> plus the j-tube bolts/nuts, and the muffler and tailpipe bolts/nuts. I > also >> have a...
• Re: Small Oil Leak 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:32:20 -0700
  ...I have the nut on the cooler tight, but I DID take the cooler off to > check to see if the seal was seated...
• Re: checking propane leaks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 14:12:37 -0700
  ...This way you could test for leaks where small tube joins the safety valve and burner box. OR, just cover the jet with a...
• Re: Engine Mounting Hardware
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 06:24:40 -0700
  ...My local HomeDepot has some 10.9 bolts as well, but a small section at high prices compared to elsewhere. For the engine hanger...
• Easy vanagon repairs, yes it can happen
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 11:16:31 -0500
  ...dreaded wheel bearing, the axel nut just needed to be tightened. (Quick and easy repair) Now, the small coolant leak I had wasn't...
• Re: TDI into vanagon.. subie into Vanagon... how about TDI into subie?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:34:07 +1200
  >Folks, my wife has been driving my sister's subaru for >the past few days and is liking the small-car and >modern safety...
• Re: Steering rack replacement question
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 00:03:27 -0500
  ...Discarded old nuts. > >6) Removed the feed and return lines from the pump (17 mm >flarenut wrench >for the first/smaller one, adjustable wrench...
• Re: Another nice trip with NO vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 21:49:03 -0700
  ...small (4mm?) studs that holds the > alt together. I think I used a cable lug with a #10 hole. > I found a nut in...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 08 May 95 08:07:38 CDT
  ...of the shock (which has to small flat spots on it) while you loosen/tighten the nut just below it. big deal. ;) i've...
• Re: preparing trip to NS
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 20:33:57 -0700
  ...Like fuel pump, relays, AFM, heat sensor, digital meter, electric tape, hammer, small compressor, towing rope, reflective triangle, jumper cable, two quarts of oil...
• Re: Summary: Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 20:30:13 -0700
  ...This includes the 8 exhaust studs/nuts, > plus the j-tube bolts/nuts, and the muffler and tailpipe bolts/nuts. I also > have a...
• Re: By name and culturally we Vanagon owners are..... (Frydaye)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 13:58:09 -0700
  ...worth so I would happily send him a check for a smaller amount. > > Tom > > -----Original Message----- > From: Roland <syncronicity1@GMAIL.COM> > To: vanagon@GERRY...
• RE: VANAGON digest 66
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 08 Jun 1994 11:16:32 -0230
  ...My inclination is to avoid any solvent-based insulations, since the bus is a very small enclosed space and the likely-hood of toxic...
• Re: Engine compartment door hinge
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 6 Sep 1994 11:15:24 -0700 (PDT)
  ...A) Cut a small hole in the hinge carrier behind the offending bold, and use the standard bolt-washer-nut setup.... B) Replace the...
• Oil Pump Leak Advice
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 02:21:28 +0000
  So I've been chasing down a small oil leak for some time now. First I suspected the oil cooler o-ring but after...
• Re: I just love surprises
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 22:16:53 -0500
  ...There is a thin profile lock nut that was missing off each Carb but I can saw / grind a regular nut to the right...
• How To Replace Power Steering Rack (re-send)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:15:47 -0400
  ...If this doesn't do the trick, put the nut back onto the tie rod end upside down, and tighten the nut until it...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 05:11:37 -0700
  ...By virtue of their basic design, conical seat nuts have a wider cross section that ballseat. BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Mar...
• Re: Torque wrench usage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 08:06:02 -0500
  ...Like a rubber band, metal is elastic, and will >>stretch a little as you tighten a nut. If you over tighten a nut you...
• FS: My 86 Syncro GL Daily Driver
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 15:26:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Very small amount of seam rust. --- Jon Christensen /V\ Membership Coordinator for the ~Certified VW Nut \W/ Vintage VW Club of America Vvwca@primenet...
• propeller shaft dropped successfully
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:12:22 -0800
  ...the nuts. then one more application each side, plus some judicious sledging using a flat punch, and the combo wrench and a small crescent...
• Re: Antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 3 Dec 2018 13:48:35 -0800
  Watch the GW video again, it says normally the top nut unthreads and the black housing and rubber boot come off the top and...
• Re: Steering Knuckle Axle Stub Wear PICS
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 Jan 2016 17:42:52 -0700
  & a Couple of other Links ~ Do these Fit Under Our GreaseCaps OK ~ https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/porsche-axle-nut-front-por-91134167300 http...
• Re: How to remove GL panels from bottoms of door and body
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:06:38 -0500
  ...it is a 10mm nut on the bolts that hold the cladding to the > clips. > > I used a small socket with an extender to...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal..now how to pull drum
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 11:01:40 -0800
  ...Wilford wrote: > > My ultimate way of doing this is a a small torch like the ones you can > > buy at Advance Auto. Heat the...
• RE: Want A List Coffee Mug???
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 08 Nov 1996 11:38:22 -0500
  ...I have a small collection of boxes with those annoying plastic = p-nuts in them. I'm sure others have them too...howabout if...
• I didn't mark the starter wires
  Historical mailing list - Blue Ridge CycleWorks
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 23:38:00 -0500
  ...With Bentley I figured out where the two small ones go. (Bentley show six wires coming into the starter--I really don't know...
• Re: Lower alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:28:10 -0400
  Just use a screwdriver-small pry bar under the alternator to lift it and jam the bolt from turning. It got assembled so it...
• wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:54:56 -0400
  ...what size nut and bolt head (and consequently, wrench and socket size) can you say you definitely have and have not used on a...
• Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:23:09 -0700
  If you open the wiring box on the fire wall there is a threaded stud with red wires attached with a nut. One of...
• RE: Installing child car seats in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 13:46:50 -0500
  ...I seem to recall that I made a small "X" slit in the carpet above where the bolts were and then threaded an appropriate...
• Re: Tightening Door Mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 20:00:32 -0800
  ...I repaired it by putting the nut back > on to the stud to protect the thread end, set the ball in my vice (protected...
• Re: studs for alloys - removal and installation
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 07:28:46 -0800
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