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• Re: What's the correct torque here??
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 23:43:31 EDT
  ...transaxles the 13mm nuts w/1.25 pitch on the 8mm studs are generally 22-25 lb. ft. Or I could be wrong.........;^) -Todd...
• Re: studs for alloys - group assistance - Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 06:13:58 -0800
  Thank you to this list for the wise assistance you continue to bring. Good knowledge and experience. Thanks to all who have chimed in...
• Re: Broken alternator bracket studs
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 10:51:53 -0500
  I dont think that pipe wil lcome out on its own. What I once saw someone on this list do, was to cut the...
• Re: Alloy Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 09:00:37 -0700
  ...Are they a direct bolt on to > Vanagons that had stock steel wheels or do I need longer studs (rear)? > Thanks, Jeff >
• Re: HELP! Another Broken Alternator Mount
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Mon, 10 Sep 2001 19:57:55 -0500
  ...I've got the 1.9 leaker and the bolts/studs holding the alternator >mounting bracket to the engine block keep breaking. The last...
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:41:07 -0800
  ...Prepare to break the studs if the nut splitter doesn't work. Jim On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 5:46 PM, David Marshall...
• Re: Stainless Steel Head Studs
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 05:53:43 EST
  ...Stainless Steel Head Studs David, yes do it. Do it now. You will love it later. All the engines I've worked on I...
• Re: Will the wheel fall off?
  Historical mailing list - feller
  Tue, 2 May 2006 00:12:46 -0400
  ...Many here will recommend longer studs from van-caf� and others for the rear and longer bolts for the front. I have attached a...
• Re: B Bob needs help with archives
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:10:25 -0700
  ...This is all I could find using your current email addy and "head studs" search term. http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe...
• Re: Rotten Head Studs (and names)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 12:37:26 -0700
  Heck, I'm FROM SoCal and I don't get it. Google doesn't even know what he's talking about. > I'm not...
• Re: Exaust system replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 05:32:17 -0700
  All good advice. �I did this a couple of years ago and wound up breaking off two studs, both uppers. �One on the driver...
• Re: New to list. Just bought 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 13:00:48 -0700
  ...Does any one have any secrets for removing these broken studs? One of the studs is flush with the case, the other two are...
• Re: 15 inch South African Factory Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 09:24:56 EDT
  ...SA Alloys on their van? Did you have to use special studs or nuts. What size tires did you end up using? Thanks in...
• Re: Exaust system replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 05:32:54 -0400
  ...As for the removal of the studs and bolts at the exhaust ports, this is probably the most challenging job you will come across...
• Re: syncro rotors
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 23:58:21 +0200
  ...Also, I'm assuming the studs can be > removed for reuse in a new rotor. How does one remove the studs without > damaging them...
• Splitting a TI Case and RearEngineMountBolts: CAUTION!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 95 10:25:58 +0100
  ...slide on the (preferably old) head until it bottoms against the 6 big case studs, use studs, bolts, spacers and/or whatever in the...
• Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 08:21:50 -0500
  ...Prior to replacing the head studs and exhaust fastener's with new stainless nuts, studs and bolts, I cleaned out all of the head...
• Re: broken exhaust stud
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 08:20:46 -0500
  ...When removing my exhaust > system I found that one of the exhaust studs was broken off. I have removed > it and searched the bus...
• FS: 1998-2000 Passat 15x7 alloys w/ tires to fit to fit Vanagon/Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 01:26:06 EDT
  ...Syncros will need longer studs all the away around which I can get from my parts guy for $2 each. They use stock Vanagon...
• Re: Waterboxer assembly detail sought
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:27:05 -0500
  ...on the waterboxer block case there are 10mm studs external to >> and >> internal to the water jacket casting. These are the studs that clamp...
• Mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 07:09:49 -0500
  ...Would appreciate my list friends' advice on.... -Front bolts and rear studs (changeout, replacement, etc) -Offset (spacers needed?) -Machining (hub clearance) -Typical junkyard pricing...
• Re: Stainless Steel Head Studs
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 23:26:03 -0800
  When stainless steel was first used in p****ls the material would migrate from one part to another or gall. The designers had to...
• Re: Who needs hub caps?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 19:05:48 -0500
  At 06:44 PM 1/30/2001, Joe Fortino wrote: >plus the chrome studs sound nice,, has any other drove like this and >if...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:43:13 -0700
  I haven't noticed anybody mentioning the REAL hard part about the head re-seal ie the exhaust manifold studs. I'm sure that...
• Re: 87 Westy - headers or stock exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 06:01:46 -0600
  ...Do yourself and your installer a favor, and soak up the bolts and studs that fasten the system to the heads and engine block...
• Re: which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 10:52:45 EST
  ...There are 4 integral stab-on studs(2 left, 2 right), a top center 1/4 turn fastener and a screw at bottom center...
• Re: More counter-intuition re traction (some token VW content)
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 22:35:32 -0500
  ...Never had a rear wheel drive car with studs on all four, so I can't say if they handle better, and never had...
• Re: Snow tires, Police, getting stopped, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 16:28:47 -0800
  ...studs of tungsten carbide or other suitable material and which are so inserted or constructed that under no conditions will the number of studs...
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:29:04 -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...
• FS Mercedes 14" Alloys, drilled, correct offset
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 11:46:45 -0800
  ...After I bought them, I had the lug bolt holes machined out to fit the (thicker) vanagon studs/bolts. So they are ready to...
• Re: price diff. between 2wd and 4wd SA big brake kits?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:35:21 -0400
  ...Since syncros already have studs up front they don't need the new hubs. I actually purchased a 2WD kit in the SA group...
• Re: Stainless Steel Head Studs
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 10:00:55 -0800
  Hey- wait a second here. Stainless is not as strong as steel! That is why you can't use stainless fastners when you build...
• Re: Vanagon Badge
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:24:40 -0400
  ...I drilled several holes in a 2X4 for the emblem attacing studs to seat, while the embelm lays flat on the wood.
• Re: : Snow Tire Recommendation- re studs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 18:38:38 -0500
  ...Snow Tire Recommendation- re studs Toyo makes a fine snow tire that has embedded walnut shell pieces. Legal year round. Available in 195-75...
• Audi rims on a Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 11:02:04 -0800
  ...Add another $20, plus effort >to install new rear studs. ------------ I have an '87 westy * syncro *. Does this make the job any different? ====== >This...
• Bus depot exhaust system junk?
  Historical mailing list - greg rich
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 12:03:19 MDT
  ...The front pipe will not go over the cylinder head studs for the pipe, and I tried a used pipe and it will not...
• Re: JB Weld exhaust studs?...
  Historical mailing list - Arnott
  Tue, 21 May 2002 19:32:56 GMT
  ...Jim >Good afternoon All, > I am interested in knowing if anyone has "JB Weld"ed their exhaust studs >(permanently) into their heads? I am...
• Re: Exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:02:33 -0500
  ...Exhaust studs > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Can't remember if it was this list or another, but someone suggested > to free a frozen...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:25:25 -0800
  ...Even worse the Bentley shows that there are supposed to be 2 studs that the bracket mounts on with 2 nuts! Hey, I got...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
  Sat, 25 May 2002 18:05:09 -0500
  ...I got them out & installed new studs > > water pipe was welded up. ALL coolant lines & fuel lines were > replaced. > > new rubber seals were installed...
• Tighten my exhaust manifold?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:56:58 -0800
  Should I run the motor to heat up everything first, or cold? Which is less likely to break the studs? the motor is an...
• Re: Lug studs or bolts?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 02 Jan 1996 10:46:22 -0800
  At 11:53 AM 1/2/96 -0600, Joel Walker wrote: >anybody think differently?? >joel > Well, I think differently, but that really has nothing...
• Forget the Drums...get the Lug nuts OFF!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 08:27:38 -0800
  Will anti seize on the studs... I put a dab of wheel brearing grease on the threads and tighten as usual...works like a...
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 16:00:07 +0200
  Larry Hamm wrote: > JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > > > machine the center hole to 2.5" > > use audi lug bolts up front, and porsche 911 studs...
• Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolts
  Historical mailing list - KiddPanoscha
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 20:30:06 -0400
  ...Also does anyone know why two pipes are attached with bolts and two with studs and nuts? [text/html]
• Re: Exhaust cylinder studs & threadlock (also VPD)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:15:53 -0700
  <SNIP> Being on this list is not a sign of normalcy. You might be one of the many thousands of people who suffer from...
• Re: Exhaust stud replacement on heads
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:16:20 -0400
  ...02 am, neil N wrote: > Broken threads seem to be a common problem. > Are copper nuts the answer? > (once the studs are repaired!) > > Neil.
• Re: Wheel stud supplier in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 16:45:24 -0800
  ...border and > all. > > Thanks for info re CIP studs. It looked like the EMPI > ones would fit even though too long. I figured I...
• Re: Help with replacement exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:47:27 -0700
  ...that company supplies M8X 1.25 studs in a few different lengthsI'm pretty sure. Here is someone who can look it up for...
• Re: Exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:25:10 +0000
  ...Exhaust studs> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > I have just replaced the intermediate pipe on my Westy and the stress of removing the old...
• Exaust system replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Mon, 3 Jun 2013 18:57:38 -0600
  ...My main worry is the removing of the stud nuts, without twisting off the studs. Should I remove the alternator and waterpump for easier...
• front exhaust pipe
  Historical mailing list - Wickham, Steve
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 13:15:05 -0700
  ...with two nuts? Is this normal? Can a turn out the studs on the driver's side and replace them with bolts? Thanks, Steve...
• Wheel
  Historical mailing list - C. Chris Snyder
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 09:51:42 -0500
  ---Does any one on the fine list no the spacing ofr the studs for the wheel bolts for an '87 Vanagon? I have 14...
• Re: Audi Turbo wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 23:35:26 EST
  ...PS ken wilford (kenwilfy@aol.com, aka Vanagain man) has another source for cheaper elongated rear studs.. chris
• Big brake kit for sale
  Historical mailing list - BillM
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 20:59:12 -0500
  ...Also purchased new lug nuts,cause it converts front to studs. Will include those also. Paid 560.00 plus shipping. Need to sell. $500...
• Re: Exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:39:31 -0400
  Can't remember if it was this list or another, but someone suggested to free a frozen nut, heat it up with a torch...
• Re: Removing head studs
  Historical mailing list - Carroll Smith
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 15:55:55 GMT
  ...Removing head studs > > >>A trick I've used on these is to weld a nut onto the broken end of the >stub. >>This has...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:47:42 -0500
  ...Lubed with WD40 and cranked away. >> >>> >> >>> Studs were EMPI "Nascar style" which is also offered by sway-away. >> From >> >>> the pics, it's the...
• Re: External block damage and my plan to deal with it
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:57:58 -0700
  ...and left to vibrate like crazy for a long time, it will do just what you have discoverd - break off the studs. Perhaps it...
• Re: WANTED: winter tires
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 05:53:07 -0500
  ...It whas therefore recommended (in some places mandated) that >front wheel dirve cars that ran STUDS had to have studs on all 4 wheels...