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• Re: Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 10 May 2003 06:19:49 -0700
  As Tom says, you can leave the big nut alone. It can be a little tricky the first time but I mostly do it...
• Wanted: Alloy Wheel Nuts
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Thu, 21 May 1998 08:20:25 8
  ...One set of lug nuts (10 ea) for Vanagon alloy rear wheels (I've got the front wheel lug bolts already). Any suggestions on...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 8 May 2016 14:03:12 -0700
  ...You can >>>> never tell when a piece of shrapnel will come flying off. >>>> >>>> As for large bolts or nuts such as the axle nut...
• Re: Removing axle question
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:12:25 -0500
  Remove only the large axle nut and the hub. The Bentley manual shows using a puller to remove the rear axle hub but I...
• Re: lug wrench- was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:33:48 -0800
  ...Alloy wheels & steel nuts seem to glue themselves together & if the flat happens on rain or snow filled night the lug nuts will for...
• Re: Nuts!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 23:31:20 -0400
  M9 nuts may be available at the Toyota dealer. They use them for some brake parts. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Lug Nut Torque
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 23:19:39 -0700
  ...Anyway, I have found out that on all Vanagons 1980-91 the lug nuts are to be torqued to 123ft-lbs! I think I...
• Re: How to remove the tie rods??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 21:02:54 -0800
  ...Slip on the new boot and re-assemble by lining up the paint mark and nut. Have the front end re-aligned if you...
• Re: Lug wench, steel nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 12:53:06 -0800
  ...Lug wench, steel nuts Lemme say this about that. The REAL macho dudes who have shiny black studs at their disposal get a 3...
• Re: Double nut?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 21:28:50 -0700
  ...Double nut? > Is it still Friday? > > Just ask Cheryl Crow! > > Karl Wolz > > My sincere apologies to anyone offended by my lack of taste, but...
• Re: Syncro vs. 2WD Wheels - interchangeable?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:26:32 -0800
  ...The nuts and bolts that hold alloys on are different than the ones for steel. Also Syncros use only nuts front and rear while...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:46:49 -0800
  ...the torque value on that nut is way up there.. 360 ft lbs, plus turn to the next cotter pin slot. that nut squeases...
• 2.1 Exhaust. P. 26.9 Bentley: "5 Diaphragm Springs" ?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 7 May 2012 10:15:49 -0700
  ...the "copper" nuts people refer to in exhaust installations. Are these the Cadmium (I think) plated stover nuts? (slightly ovaled lock nuts) Image: https...
• Re: How to get spare tire out??? Urgent!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 13:00:47 -0600
  ---- David M <covrambles@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Nut looks to be like 19mm but my 19mm socket is a bit loose. Nut is very tight...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:30:32 -0500
  I used the top of an oil filter as the 2nd "nut" to double nut that thing. I happened to have an oil filter...
• Re: Frozen axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 22:48:48 -0500
  Tyrone - Actually, according to my recollection of physics, NUTS always expand quicker than BOLTS, when being warmed up! In my younger days, I used...
• Steering Wheel Nut
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 20:29:40 -0500
  Does anyone know what size the nut is that secures the steering wheel to the steering column? Vehicle is a 1987 Syncro with power...
• Re: Syncro front hub question
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 16:39:58 -0400
  ...46mm nut. John
• Bearing replacement follow up and Q
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 12:09:40 -0800
  Hi all, I went to replace one rear bearing, I found the axle nut to be not very tight, the bearings were ok. With...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 10:34:16 -0700
  So you are not up to using the torch, next best thing is a saw-zall and cut the end off under the nut...
• Re: wtb - 2wd fuel pump mounting bracket
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 10:17:16 EDT
  ...Out here we just undo the > nuts! Jake > out here our eastern nuts are savagely rusted... that sounded odd.. lol chris
• More crumbly bits -- sunroof nut covers
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:30:41 -0700
  The little decorative plastic covers which snap over the nuts that hold the sunroof to the roof are disintegrating. Are these available? -- Mike "Rocket...
• Re: To Copper Nut or Not?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 17:07:31 -0700
  They look just like brass Fiat exhaust manifold nuts. I'm pretty sure they were 11MM too. On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 2...
• Re: Alloy wheel lug nuts-- hard to find parts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 18:10:09 EST
  ...says you need to buy the whole lug nut to > get it and each lug nut costs $11.15 each. > > Short of making it...
• Re: Brake line Flare Nut Threads + Antiseize Ok?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 17:35:06 -0400
  ...getting it between the tube and the nut is generally the most important. jonathan On Thu, 9 Apr 2009, Jake de Villiers wrote: > I...
• Re: Tire recommendations wa
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  2 Nov 1995 09:16:46 -0800
  RE>>Tire recommendations wanted 11/2/95 >So until I can find time to get the nuts off (all frozen save one). The >van...
• Re: Bearing replacement follow up and Q
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 16:06:23 -0500
  Hi all, I've had my passenger side super tight nut become loose twice. Once the bearing was already disintegrating, and the other time...
• Re: How to tighten loose alternator bracket?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:19:31 -0400
  ...This is a good place for an all metal prevailing torque lock nut or the proper nut and loc-tite. The bolt on the...
• Re: Vanagon Head Leaking Around The Head Nut(S)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Apr 2014 21:46:12 -0400
  ...For our head nuts at minimum they need to have the threads chased or tapped to make sure they are not distorted and cleaned...
• Re: mushy brake pedal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 May 1999 12:42:30 -0400
  ...The nut is tight because VW wants it tight. The specified torque on that nut is *369* lb-ft (500 nm). Have it looser...
• Proper Peen nut adjustment-front rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 14:24:33 EDT
  Hello-- I'm pretty sure I had over tightend the peen nut on the front wheels when I replaced the bearings. Hence the other...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 00:35:31 -0500
  Well, nut removal might be easier with Sweeney Wrench. Envision a 5 inch diameter splined shaft with threads, and 12 foot or bigger four...
• Re: Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 11:35:21 -0700
  ...Alternatively, you can use your MIG to get it cherry by welding a big blob to one of the flats on the nut. You...
• Front License Plate nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 7 Jan 2018 12:12:46 -0500
  Hi all, I went to change license plates on my van and the plastic nuts in the front license plate holder crumbled to pieces...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 17:04:12 -0400
  ...cut a groove in it with a dremel and their metal cutting wheels and crack the nut with a chisel. comes right off and...
• Re: stranded
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 28 Sep 1994 17:41:19 -0500 (CDT)
  On Wed, 28 Sep 1994, Stuart Redford wrote: > Why does VW use lug bolts versus lugs & nuts? Does it have anything > to do with...
• Re: Huge Nut on Rear Drum
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 19:50:33 EDT
  You don't need to take the nut off... invest that socket money in a good ball peen hammer....24 oz or better. With...
• Re: Front Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 10:48:22 -0800
  Front Axle Nut $2.50 251407671 at Bus Depot. I'd be surprised if they were NLA at the dealer. Maybe try a different...
• Re: Bearings or moronic PO
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 16:36:54 -0500
  ...Where the slop is coming from is between the nut and the >hub. >SO there are two possibilities. The PO put the nut on...
• nuts
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:36:02 -0500
  ...However today I open the hatch to my westy different van and there sitting right at the throttle body was a nut! it looked...
• Re: Syncro Front Axel Nut Research
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 16:06:38 -0400
  ...I would tend to shy away from a nylon insert-style lock nut merely out of ignorance of the consequences of deviating from the...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 2 WD - rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 6 May 2005 10:00:34 EDT
  ...That 3/4 drive sounds weak to me for this particular nut. Why do you need to remove it? It is not necessary to...
• Re: Harbor Freight Jacks
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:26:15 -0700
  ...I started with the 3/4" breaker bar on the nut with about a 30 degree (about 10 o'clock) orientation. With that aluminum...
• Reply blocked. Trying again.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 31 Jul 2021 23:37:53 +0000
  ...The nut is a special nut with a ball seat. There should not be a regular nut or washer at the pivot lever. Dennis
• Re: Flywheel problems!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 08:41:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The problem will occur if the first time the gland nut is put on the gland nut is not properly tightened. At that point...
• <syncro> driveshaft 13mm nuts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 12:18:16 -0300 (ADT)
  ...A 6" one won't cut it, 8" or more is best (she said), Nuts are crimped prior to assembly, look for the marks...
• Re: Lug nut stripped - back from Sears
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 16:25:35 -0500
  OK, I went to Sears and I got one of those sockets to remove striped nuts and bolts. I ended up removing another 1...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:11:16 -0400
  ...However the 1.9 uses rod bolt 113105425B and nut 113105427. The 2.1 uses bolt 025105425A and nut 056105427. Dennis From: Tom Lambas...
• Re: 'Nother Head Gasket Question
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 2 May 2014 11:42:17 -1000
  I havn't tried The Right Stuff on the head nuts, but I've done many rubber head gaskets with it .. excellent stuff. it...
• Alternator pully #%%$#@
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:04:43 -0800
  ...I used a pipe wrench to hold the Fox pulley steady while loosening the nut(nut not very tight). I put the hex wrench...
• Replacing Brake Rotors, calipers, bearings.
  Historical mailing list - R. E. Haufler
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 19:44:06 -0400
  ...What is the torque for the front wheel bearing nut? This nut apparently gets dented into position after torquing. Can someone explain the proper...
• ? lug nuts for stock alloy rims: where to find?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 11:33:13 +0000
  Is there an alternative to the stock lug lug nuts for the late model Vanagon alloy rims available. I just called my local dealer...
• Re: Rear axle
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 10:06:36 EST
  Hey John, How do you get the brake drums off w/out taking the axel nuts off? Is that a late model thing (I...
• Re: wipers no longer aligned with each other 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 14:07:09 -0600
  ...Mike, Before you tighten down nut remove it and the little spring washer. Put a 6mm flat washer on shaft then put nut on...
• Re: brass nuts
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 17:36:25 EDT
  ...manifold a year ago, i just remember each of those brass nuts rounding right off... >> Next time, try silicon bronze or better yet, if...
• Looking for axel nut dustcap
  Historical mailing list - Merv
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:03:55 -0400
  I am trying to find a front axel nut dustcap. It is the one that goes on the passenger side of the van without...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:17:41 -0800
  ...loose rear axle nut NEVER tighten your axle nut with an impact driver! 1.) You can never be sure of the exact torque. 2...
• Re: Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:14:51 -0800
  One thing I hadn't done on previous install was to check for play while finding the sweet spot of torque on nut. I...
• Re: removing rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:33:28 -0700
  It's been a few years for me, But, wasn't there a way to calculate The torque when retightening the nut back on...
• Re: New exhaust install - SS hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 16:37:45 -0700
  Why, in particular brass nuts? Is there something wrong with using stainless hardware (both studs and nuts) for the exhaust manifold (or anywhere on...