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Alloy wheels for sale
Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
Wed, 4 Sep 2002 13:24:55 -0400
I have a set of five used 14 inch original VW Alloy wheels for sale complete with the special lug nuts and bolts and...
Lost Oil Drain Bolt
Historical mailing list - DaBomb
Tue, 8 Oct 2002 21:49:46 -0700
...My air-cooled buddy behind me did a temporary fix by using an air-cooled lug nut to staunch the flow and it got...
A8 wheels was:Re: fastener seats - was Will these wheels fit?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 28 Oct 2003 22:54:59 EST
...cast into them some where. (probably near the center beside the lug nut > holes) If they are "real" Audi A8 wheels then the dealer...
Re: Haunted Hub Caps
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Wed, 14 Apr 1999 00:48:28 EDT
...This, to avoid the adventures with the plastic spoke and fake lug nut hub caps I have now. Has anyone had luck fitting VW...
Re: Near New Brake Drum: Crack or casting flaw?
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Wed, 29 Jun 2016 23:54:57 -0700
...Yes I have discarded wheels due to the seats reaching a point the lugs wouldn't hold. Lug nuts while very durable on the...
Re: rear westy storage- was OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:51:38 -0600
...of the bar has (so far) been enough to loosen the nuts/bolts." .... me too, 16", 1/2" drive breaker. Almost all of the...
Re: Spare tire location
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 3 Apr 2021 11:21:32 -0400
...You may still need to check for length if using bolts >>> or closed end lug nuts. For the screw in stud conversion kits be...
Re: speaking of flat tires. . .
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 3 Nov 2000 08:37:28 -0700
...I > >can't say how much I appreciate the offers. > > > >However, when trying to change the wheels myself, the lug nuts > >were simply immovable...
Re: OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
Historical mailing list - Roland
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:09:41 -0700
The spec for alloys on my Porsche 968 is 85 ft-lbs. I use the same on the vanagon, so perhaps 85-90 is...
Re: [Fwd: bosch digifant]
Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
Thu, 25 Jun 1998 09:09:20 -0400
...After a 2 hour trip I felt the > lug nuts to be warm to touch, where as the rears were cool. > Thanks. > > R.Feuerriegel...
Re: Oversize wheels for Syncro
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 1 Aug 1998 21:10:24 -0100
...Carat-style alloy wheels (around $8.50 each), plus chrome lug bolts and nuts if you want them to look good, so this raises...
Cheap 15" Vanagon Alloys
Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
Wed, 31 May 2000 09:19:52 -0400
...The only thing I don't know anything about is the lug nuts, etc. ...Markus
FS: Alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
Mon, 3 Jun 2002 14:33:37 -0400
...Price is $500 for the set including the special lug nuts and bolts. Sorin Bejenaru California Campers Specializing in VW Westfalia Camper Rentals and...
Re: Christmas story?
Historical mailing list - David
Fri, 23 Dec 2016 17:37:30 +0000
...Also some new lug bolts and nuts to replace > some I notice have rounded edges. Also, as a blind mechanic I like having > spares...
Re: New 15in wheels (here we go again)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Nov 1999 23:53:45 EST
...The wheel is held to the stub axle by the area surrounding the lug nuts/bolts. not the center. as long as you leave...
Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:43:13 -0700
Ben, you should be able to fit those flat ones with a regular old fashioned flat bottomed mag wheel nut, just like the olden...
Re: rear brake adjusting
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 7 Oct 2001 10:27:07 -0500
...Then > the drum just slides off over the lug bolts and the axle nut. > > You may need to whack the drum a bit or...
Re: WTB: one 14
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 20 Dec 2004 06:32:32 -0800
If you use the steel spare wheel, don't forget to get a set of lug nuts/bolts for the steel rims, they are...
Re: Parking Brake Slipping
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:38:40 -0600
...Once you've got the lugs and the retaining bolt off, the drums probably will not come off in your hands. You may have...
Re: pulsing rear brakes
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 1 Aug 2007 16:48:24 -0400
...First,loosen the lug nuts and retighten them correctly. Do the front rotors ,too. Did you do any recent maintiance or repairs?
Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:35:31 -0500
...To quote Marissa Tormei in My Cousin Vinny - The aircraft inspectors and the shop foremen wanted those nuts/bolts torque to be "dead-on...
Re: installing new luggage rack seals
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:33:32 -0400
...and reach outside to remove rubber caps and nuts from the back edge of the luggae rackn (photo 75-031). This MAY require holding...
RE: Brake Drum Removing
Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
20 Jul 1994 11:56:58 U
...Screw wheel lug nuts back into the drum but not all the way to the bottom. Position the puller with the center long screw...
Re: 14" Michelin Agilis tires in Boulder, Colorado
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 16:50:16 -0700
I put on my new Van-Cafe 15" SA steel rims with shiny chrome lug nuts--and 205/65-15 Nokian CSs. $132 each...
Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
Historical mailing list
Sat, 26 Jun 1999 01:15:16 EDT
...If anyone has info on this, please let me know. >> machine the center hole to 2.5" use audi lug bolts up front, and...
Re: Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:36:04 -0600
The luggage rack can be "tipped up" from the rear by removing the nuts under those plastic caps. Easy to see them when the...
Secure Luggage Rack Storage
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Thu, 20 Apr 2000 16:15:21 -0700
While browsing at our local outdoors shop, I discovered something far less expensive that might be a usable solution for secure luggage rack storage...
FS: SA 15" Alloys
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 16 Feb 2004 23:14:51 -0800
...Comes with caps, lug bolts and lug nuts. These are in really nice condition, no curb rash! $400 for the set. 1st dibs to...
Re: reet-reet-reet... (f)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 11 Oct 1996 19:46:49 -0800
...So when in Baja watch your nuts (and lugbolts). >> > Todd Francis tbf@pacifier.com '86 Westy Syncro Vancouver, Wa '91 Tri Star Transporter
Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:10:44 -0500
...these have 12mm lug holes, so be sure to check > that the > stock wheel nuts seat in properly. That is if the holes are...
Re: Question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:51:03 -0500
...I know for many >> "bolts" there are "standard" torques, but I wouldn't think that would >> apply to lug bolts/nuts. Those values are...
Re: Luggage Rack Rattle
Historical mailing list - HERMANN DE BOER
Mon, 20 Mar 2000 09:10:12 -0600
...From what my brother in Germany told me everybody there is going nuts over it.
FS Last item - Don't throw rocks at me.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 15 Jun 2002 08:47:16 -0500
...Price $50.00 This tool is 30 years old, rebuilt twice but still breaks lug nuts loose that are torqued to 80 psi on...
Re: Product discovery
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 7 Nov 2022 12:42:15 -0500
...I also like the Uniwerks replacement wiper nut caps. So many people have them missing and some don’t even know they exist. I...
Re: Ball Seat vs Cone Seat
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 1 Sep 2021 08:43:48 -0600
...Ball Seat vs Cone Seat > > To WhomEver knows the answer,, Is it OK to use OEM Vanagon Ball Seat > Lug Nuts > > on Cone Seat...
FS: 3 used stock alloy wheels (Not mine)
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:07:20 -0400
...Center caps are missing or discolored, no lug nuts. He is near Ithaca, NY, but can also deliver them to Buses By The Depot...
Re: lug nuts torque-
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:33:08 -0400
At 05:25 PM 6/25/2010, Dave Mcneely wrote... >Another question -- The owner's manual says to rotate the tires front >to back...
Re: Alloy Wheels for sale
Historical mailing list
Fri, 18 Jul 1997 02:43:55 -0400
...the small hub caps in the center and the special lugs and nuts. the wheels are located in Los Angeles but UPS can ship...
Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Thu, 23 Jul 1998 09:44:29 +0200
...Anybody know what this is? This clip was used together with the lug wrench to remove the chrome hub caps. Theese had two little...
Re: There's a New Wheel in Town... Almost
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:27:18 -0400
...I paid $140 for my SA Rheins a few years back (not including lug nuts and bolts) and I thought that was a deal...
Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Wed, 22 Jul 1998 15:31:41 -0700
At 6:21 PM 7/22/98, Gary Edwards wrote: <snip> >Which brings up the second question. I'm the second owner and in...
Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
Wed, 22 Jul 1998 16:42:54 -0700
...insert the "tool" in the holes, then run handle of the lug wrench thru the loop and brace it against the wheel and pull...
Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
Historical mailing list - Gary Edwards
Wed, 22 Jul 1998 18:38:38 EDT
In a message dated 98-07-22 18:31:49 EDT, Ari@OLTECO.com writes: << snip> >Which brings up the second question. I'm...
Alloy wheels for sale
Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
Tue, 23 Apr 2002 18:46:57 -0400
...They fit all Vanagons and they are complete with the special lug nuts and bolts and the small hub caps. A set of five...
Re: pulsing rear brakes
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 1 Aug 2007 18:45:51 -0400
...on the front, too? No harm in loosening and retigthtening the lug nuts. That is a common reason for pulsating pedal.w Causes warped...
Westy Luggage rack seal fit
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 21:33:09 -0400
...When I originally removed the fiberglass Westy luggage rack from the '82, the seal was mostly gone, and it was difficult for me to...
Re: Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 1 May 2012 05:08:43 -0400
...Lug bolt, CARAT wheel, chrome plated, cone seat, 17 mm head, 14 x 1.5 x 32 mm and Lug nut, CARAT wheel, chrome...
Re: Sheared alternator bolt
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 24 Jun 2000 10:32:25 -0700
...Are you talking about the bolt which clamps a slotted > strap to a lug at the top of the alternator (the sliding point), or...
Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 9 Dec 2005 17:12:11 -0900
...The lug > nut holes are not really big enough and the lug nuts don't go on far > enough. But I'd really like...
Re: Paint questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 Mar 2014 01:08:20 -0400
...Paint questions 80 ft/lbs won't remove your lug nuts. 800 maybe? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
Re: Looking for a steel 14" wheel in San Diego
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Mon, 6 Sep 2010 16:46:05 -0700
...of two Vanagons in the Ecology yard in Chula Vista, but couldn't budge the lug nuts. Mark Peregrine fille (1982) San Diego, CA
Re: Rear Drum removal
Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
Thu, 7 May 1998 21:34:22 -0700
...Lug nuts off, drum bolts off, it's stuck tight to the hub. >No amount of smacking with blunt objects or sacrificing of small...
Re: Lug Nut Torque?
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Mon, 30 Mar 1998 07:34:47 +0000
Hi Everyone. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I torque the steel wheels on our Syncro to 133 ft-lbs. This spec was...
FS: 5 stock alloys in Seattle
Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 14:10:09 -0700
...set of 5 stock alloy wheels with new after-market lug bolts and nuts. I am looking to get $600 for the whole set...
Removing rear drums: review
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Wed, 17 Mar 2004 23:24:32 -0500
...In my frustration, I also put the lug nuts on and hammered on them a bit. They studs moved inward! Nothing else moved though...
Re: 2000 Audi A6 wheels
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:05:51 -0700
...thin 7mm spacer up front and then buy the appropriate lug bolts/nuts from Loogy. No muss--no fuss On Wed, Jul 18, 2012...
Re: Front Berings, Shocks and Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - k1cajun
Tue, 9 May 2000 23:28:16 -0500
...I think the Bentley shows removal by taking off the castle nut and taking the lugs and flange off with it. I did it...
Re: Wheels/ How do I determine correct ET
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 22:41:40 -0700
...They are clearanced in the center and the bolt holes > have been reamed for Vanagon lug nuts (longer studs and nuts not included). > The...
Copy of: Re: Wanted - 5 spoke alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
08 Nov 96 00:57:44 EST
...Realistically, they go for around 100 give or take apiece used, depending on the condition - the "give" if they have all the lug nuts...
Re: VW Alloy Wheels
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 05 Feb 1997 16:15:40 -0800
...5 spoke alloys, they would be smart enough to get the lug nuts and bolts >too, therefore your problem would be solved...... > When I...