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• Re: Bilstien install question
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:05:24 -0400
  ...Without the spacer the threaded part of the shaft now is longer and I cannot put that plastic cap over the lock nut. What...
• stuff needed
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 20:43:08 EST
  Wheel bolt front carat 'mag' wheel. two real carat nuts, rear wiper motor, bumper end caps-chrome bumper. sid vicious
• Re: Coolant Leak at Cylinder Head Cap Nut
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 19:22:25 EDT
  I have solved this problem by removing the nut and allowing the coolant to drain and then drying the surfaces and reapplying the nut...
• What good are wheel locks?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:04:43 -0800
  Someone can just pop off the grease cap on the front hub and take off the nut and then the wheel, hub, and disc...
• Re: Want to buy: Front hub dust cap for '86
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 20:13:52 -0800
  You could always take a very clean dust cap with the hole, put a flathead bolt (on the inside) and a nut on the...
• GL Chrome Bumpers fs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Devlin
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 17:36:30 EDT
  ...All four end caps in great shape. Sell both together. You pickup in SW Connecticut, Also, 4 vanagon steel rims with nuts and studs...
• Now For The Best Lug Nuts!
  Historical mailing list - Ed Gurney
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 08:47:24 -0400
  ...Every time the wheels have to come off my 91 Carat, 2 or 3 lugnuts lose their chrome dress cap. The remaining steel nut...
• Re: wipers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 23:07:46 -0500
  Pull off the plastic caps from the wiper arms (if the caps are still there!) loosen the 10mm nut beneath, wiggle the arm until...
• bumpers
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 08:04:21 -0400
  ...on the bumper and you have access to the end cap nut. Nut plates hold the front bumper on. Not so with the rear...
• Re: Lower alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:28:43 -0400
  ...the alternator, and a plain wrench from the side to capture the nut on the rear. Easy peasy, for some value of easy. Yours...
• chris vs. sorin
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 08:58:00 -0600
  ...don't you think? Hey, Chris! Lighten up! %) At $13 per for lug nuts and $11 per for the caps, that's only $346...
• Re: front brake hints needed...thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:48:22 -0700
  ...the unneccessary > removal of the axle nut. I blame my childrens' ADD. > > And as to the grease cap question, I have used, > with considerable...
• Re: Use of Loctite
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 03:51:32 -0700
  ...Does LOCKTITE hold up to the high temperatures inside an engine and provide extra holding power on something like the Rod Cap nuts? Stan...
• Adjusting Rear Camber
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 16:31:46 -0700
  ...The Bentley procedure seems simple, perhaps too simple? Just pull off that plastic cap from the big nut, loosen the nut, pry the trailing...
• Re: Lugs & Center Caps for factory alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:02:21 -0700
  ...Now I am > looking for a full set of lug nuts & bolts as well as a set of 4 center > caps. If anyone has...
• Re: leaking cap nut? 1.9er
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:13:38 +0000
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• RE: 87: follow up on leaking head
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 11:00:39 -0700
  Actually, we are talking about replacing the nut aren't we? The bolt is a stud with a cap nut, at least in the...
• FS '88 Vanagon mags
  Historical mailing list - Fred Johnson
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 14:39:48 -0400
  ...Ten Lug Nuts. Ten Lug Bolts. Four Center Caps. Make me a reasonable offer. johnsonfm@MSN.com Providence,RI
• removing front brake grease caps
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 18:35:42 -0400
  ...I've taken the little retaining clip off the little square nut thing sticking out of the grease cap, what next? I've tried...
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 16:52:53 -0400
  When combustion gases get into the cooling system and blow out through the cap they will destroy the cap in the process. The later...
• Re: head cap nuts- 'torque to hold'
  Historical mailing list - David O. Bradshaw
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 08:27:17 -0500 (EST)
  ...Does the nut "untwist" as the > torsion of the stud springs back? I've never seen a nut move "by itself" > before. > > In need...
• Re: Removing alloy wheel center cap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:33:49 -0800
  ...they are captured by the bearing cap in front and big nut in the rear, some. scott turbovans On 2/15/2013 5:01...
• Re: Spoked aluminun wheel covers- where can I get them?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 08:44:43 EST
  ...with 9 spoked anodized aluminum hub caps with 5 fake wheel nuts and a small center cap. They look like mags from a distance...
• for sale: Vanagon Carat alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 18:41:05 EST
  ...vanagon carat 14" alloy wheels..nice shape..have all lug nuts/bolts and center caps. $500 obo fit ALL vanagons. chris allentown, pa
• Re: RoadHaus - Tricks to keep alloy caps on
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 12:28:02 -0700
  ...meaning you still want to be able to remove the caps to inspect the front bearing grease-caps or rear axle-nuts etc? A...
• Re: Captain's Chair armrest
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Dunn
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 19:19:21 EDT
  ...Remove foam or split open area exposing a captured nut that has most likely fallen out(result in slump). You'll have to figure...
• Re: carring capacity of vannie single cab
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:50:54 -0800
  look for "nutzlast" ...payload, net load, cargo load, vehicle load capacity.... alistair '86 syncro 7 passenger '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94...
• Re: Wheel lug nuts and wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 10:04:07 -0800
  also i think a factor is what type of wheel caps you have on, my 85 had the plastic covers that allow water and...
• Lug Nuts and Shock Helpers
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 03:57:03 -0800
  Just got some lug nuts from Volks Cafe.. these are shaped like the oem.. but are solid... without that cap that can come off...
• Re: Wiper arms.
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Wed, 3 May 2000 16:34:06 -0400
  ...Wiper arms. >The arms are held on with 10mm nuts on the outside. Remove the plastic cap >and tighten the nut. I believe they...
• Lugs & Center Caps for factory alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:27:14 -0400
  ...Now I am looking for a full set of lug nuts & bolts as well as a set of 4 center caps. If anyone has...
• Re: Lugs & Center Caps for factory alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 05:48:51 EDT
  ...I happen to need one center hub cap too if anyone knows anything. Iv'e gotten the lug nuts and bolts at the dealer...
• Re: Rear Bumper removal
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 29 Apr 2006 22:41:26 -0700
  ...Rear Bumper removal > Those captive nuts are not attached to the frame. They are attached to > the inside of the removable bumper mount. You...
• Alloys for sale
  Historical mailing list - garth woolstenhulme
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 21:27:33 -0700
  ...I am selling 4 brand new VW 'Carat' alloys, no lug nuts/bolts nor center caps. I have to sell these so I can...
• Re: Water in Oxy sensor
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 20:12:13 -0600
  ...the small gap near the nut > If you look carefully near the nut you will notice the cap of the O2 > is just crimp...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:49:06 -0800
  ...Not just regular old nuts & bolts either. He has cap bolts, studs, socket heads, castle nuts, nylocks, flange nuts, acorn nuts, etc., etc… It...
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:22:28 +1200
  > On Aug 25, 2009, at 2:52 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > >> >> hot pink end caps . . . no end caps on black bumpers . . . hot pink...
• Dumb question #127...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 09:45:05 -0700
  ...the plastic end caps on it? I can't see how to get at the 13mm nut that holds the cap onto the bumper...
• For sale
  Historical mailing list - Vwghost
  Sat, 9 Apr 2005 16:59:15 -0400
  ...171 hub cap for alloy wheels 8.00 plus shipping to the first one !!! Still in bag from VW DCombs Carton designer VW nut
• Re: Lugs & Center Caps for factory alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:33:14 -0700
  ...I happen to need one center hub cap too if anyone knows anything. Iv'e gotten the lug nuts and bolts at the dealer...
• 15" SA wheel bolts & caps
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:08:56 -0400
  ...Also, what caps are required to finish >them off? >Thanks in advance for the info... I believe any stock wheel bolts/nuts for *alloy...
• Re: Water tank drain cap replacement
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Patton
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 11:49:01 -0500
  ...Tightening the wing nut compresses the plug, causing it to expand outward to the sides of the downtube. Holds on suprisingly well...didn't...
• 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: front wipers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 17:09:14 -0700
  ...times it was a loose nut..... no, not me but a legitimate first consideration. Pop the small black cap off the "hub" with a...
• Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 17:33:06 -0700
  Gary Welcome to the club.I don't leave the tire shop until I'm sure I can loosen the lug nuts.They use...
• Re: Floppy side mirror
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Wed, 24 May 2000 08:49:14 +0200
  ...I can now tighten the nut to get the required mirror stiffness Jimmy Sanby '89 Syncro 15" Cape Town, South Africa >>> <JordanVw@AOL.COM...
• Re: what we drive
  Historical mailing list - Ray Nemo
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 07:01:21 EST
  ...No ac and no power nuthin' coz that's the way the Captain likes it! ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today...
• Re: Rear Bumper removal
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Sat, 29 Apr 2006 23:47:12 -0700
  ...Is that right Brian? > >> Those captive nuts are not attached to the frame. They are attached to >> the inside of the removable bumper mount...
• FS Vanagon Mag Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Fred Johnson
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 19:16:45 -0400
  ...Ten Lug Nuts. Ten Lug Bolts. Four Center Caps. Make me a reasonable offer. johnsonfm@MSN.com Providence,RI
• Re: Alloys for sale
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 13:53:33 -0400
  ...I am selling 4 brand new VW 'Carat' alloys, no lug nuts/bolts nor center caps. I have to sell these so I can...
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 12:57:06 -0700
  ...The "good" type expansion tank blue cap (at least I think it's the better type of cap) I'd installed to originally cure...
• Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:07:55 -0600
  ...Oh, I still need new lug bolts and nuts. And the hub > caps at > $20 each? > > David They are around. I got almost a...
• Windshield Wiper Arm Shaft Caps
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:26:53 -0500
  >>> Does anyone have a black cap that fits over the hub of the >>> windshield wiper? It covers a nut that holds the wiper blade...
• Re: Use of Loctite
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 09:07:57 -0400
  ...Does LOCKTITE hold up to the > high temperatures inside an engine and provide extra holding power on > something like the Rod Cap nuts? > > Stan...
• current model lug nuts and bolts for alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 00:55:23 EST
  I've noticed on the new VW products (say 2001-2003) with factory alloy wheels the lug nuts and/or lug bolts are decidedly...
• Re: Water in Oxy sensor
  Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 01:47:47 -0800
  ...the small gap near the nut If you look carefully near the nut you will notice the cap of the O2 is just crimp...
• Re: wipers no longer aligned with each other 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 16:57:57 -0500
  ...Remove the plastic cap, loosen the nut, reposition the wiper arm and tighten the nut back down. Misalignment is often caused by a cat...
• Re: head cap nuts- 'torque to hold'
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 14:59:34 -0800
  ...When the final torque is reached, > the nut will continue to turn for a little bit. For me, after I held the > nut at...
• Alloys for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 11:43:38 -0400
  ...The price is $600 for a set of four with lug nuts and hub caps. Sorin
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 17:23:36 -0700
  ...WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque > > The "good" type expansion tank blue cap (at least I think it's the better > type...