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• Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 18:42:54 -0800
  ...removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > Anti- Seize on lug nuts or bolts? Now there's a recipe for disaster...
• Torque
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 08:14:26 -0500
  ...That will remove just about any lug-nut . After a bad experience with air tightened lug-nuts I abandoned the standard bent-pipe lug...
• miserable wal-mart. had a lug nut perma-stuck to the lug..
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 02:20:28 -0700
  now i have to go grovel to the dealership for a replacement lug and nut set. *Cringe* anyone know how much they would charge...
• Re: Studs & lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:18:45 -0700
  ...Studs & lug nuts > > Hi Folks, > > I recently purchased a set of use Hankook's mounted on Vanagon alloys that > I > believe came off a...
• Re: Passat Rims and Lug Nuts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 12:33:57 EST
  ...Because of this, i'm only catching about 3/4 of > the threads in the lug nuts. > Any concerns or solutions? I wonder if...
• Re: Lug nut stripped - back from Sears
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 13:38:16 -0800
  Weld a nut to the top of the lugnut. The heat will help remove the lugnut, and once cooled, put a GOOD 6 sided...
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 08:05:33 -0500
  Not trying to address the very best tool for removing lug nuts/bolts, but I use successfully exactly what you reccommend - a long Sears...
• Re: Help getting lug nuts off
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 09:14:55 -1000
  ...Help getting lug nuts off >My '83 westy has a flat in my driveway and if I use the "factory supplied" >lug wrench all...
• Re: Found: alternative longer lugbolts
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 22:26:05 EDT
  ...Safety first, just don't call me Nader. >> Hi Ralph Jr., Most of us are drilling out and re-contouring the lugbolt/nut seat...
• Re: Wheel Lugs - Questions
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 11 May 2006 09:10:21 -0700
  ...Can I install some lugs up front so I can use the alloy lug nuts all around? If by "lugs" you mean studs, sure...
• Changing from steel wheels to alloys
  Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 03:44:23 EST
  ...The alloys came with 10 acorn style lug nuts and 10 lug bolts? My Syncro has studs at all 4 corners. The ones in...
• need alloy lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Larry Brown
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 10:25:11 -0400
  ...I am short 2 nuts and 3 bolts of the original alloy lug nuts. If anyone has any spares it will be most appreciated...
• Help getting lug nuts off
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 08:32:03 -0400
  ...and if I use the "factory supplied" lug wrench all I'm doing is stripping the nuts. Any suggestions on getting them off? Thanks...
• Re: Wheel lug nuts and wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 10:04:07 -0800
  ...I also carry the stock > lug wrench and 5 stock lug nuts so I can > install my spare when I need to. > > > Don't...
• 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...
• Need wheel Lugs and nuts for 87 vanagon alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Erik Feddersen
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 20:44:12 -0500
  Anyone have source for 2 lugs (front wheel) and 2 nuts (rear wheel) for a 1987 with the aluminum wheels? Probably will need them...
• Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 06:43:42 EST
  ...Anti- Seize on lug nuts or bolts? Now there's a recipe for disaster. Denis, I don't often find the need to disagree...
• Re: Tranny Oil, a new tool!
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 22:04:47 -0800
  At 12:07 PM 2/26/98 EST, you wrote: >> > >> VW Lug bolts (male) also work - just thread on two nuts and tighten against...
• 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: syncro upgrade to 15 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 12:20:05 -0400
  If you already have alloy rims, then you should be able to use the same lug nuts on the SA alloys. If you don...
• Anti-sieze on 1987 Alloy lug nuts ?
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 00:10:16 -0800
  ...Lloyd ( with 10 new front lug nuts on order) McClelland Eureka, California [text/html]
• Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 00:12:13 -0500
  ...removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Anti- Seize on lug nuts or bolts? Now there's a recipe for disaster...
• Lug Nut Torque
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 10:36:48 EST
  ...for the lug nuts. I don't have my Bentley handy to check what they say, but there may be a different spec for...
• Same torque for alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 21:32:19 -0400
  ...My Bentley only lists one torque for lug nuts and doesn't specify if the alloys are different. Is the recommended torque for the...
• Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 12:04:07 -0500
  Throw those buggered up lug nutz away! All 10 of them! Ron will sell you a new LN for about a buck. It is...
• Re: Lug studs or bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 02 Jan 96 11:46:34 CST
  ...1952-1970 - lug studs all round. 1971-1979 - lug nuts all round. 1980-1991 - lug studs on front, lug nuts on rear. eurovans - ???? < what...
• Re: Studs & lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 08:03:35 -0600
  ...Studs & lug nuts > > > > Hi Folks, > > > > I recently purchased a set of use Hankook's mounted on Vanagon alloys > that > > I > > believe came off a...
• Re: FS: 15" SA vanagon steelie(was: Now alloy lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 08:05:23 -0800
  ...Alloy lug nuts or bolts would work....but > the > > contact area is a lot larger on the alloy nut or bolt. > > > I've seen...
• Re: 16 and 17 inch wheels.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Dec 2014 12:08:19 -0500
  These take a standard 60 degree cone seat nut/bolt. 14mmX1.5 thread. http://www.t3technique.com/lug-nuts-studs-and-bolts/lug-bolts...
• Re: Wanted: Alloy Wheel Nuts
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Fri, 22 May 1998 16:06:58 EDT
  ...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: FW: Help getting lug nuts off
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 18:28:43 -0700
  ...driveway and if I use the "factory supplied" > lug wrench all I'm doing is stripping the nuts. Any suggestions on getting > them off? >
• Re: Lug nut stripped
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 13:49:17 -0500
  ...Lug nut stripped I think perhaps Bryan may be talking about the thread interface (nut / stud) being stripped and not the nut faces where...
• Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:44:45 -0700
  I recently bought one of these after-market lug nut wrenches. Mr. Lugnut - Lug Wrench http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Lugnut-4003-Telescoping-Handle...
• Re: Wheel lug nuts and wrenches
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 09:07:18 -0800
  ...Wheel lug nuts and wrenches Hmm, so I see mention of lots of folks needing a breaker bar to remove their lug nuts (or...
• Re: FS: 15" SA vanagon steelie(was: Now alloy lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 11:23:41 -0800
  ...Now alloy lug nuts . ....that's funny, most stock Porsche 911's have steel studs with aluminum alloy lugnuts! ----- Original Message ----- From: Don Hanson...
• Re: Rounded off lug nut, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 16:28:15 -0800
  ...Go to junkyard and buy a new lug nut. > > >Chris Gkikas wrote: >> >> Hey folks, a little exasperated here. Rounded off one of my lug...
• Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:32:14 -0900
  ...removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Anti- Seize on lug nuts or bolts? Now there's a recipe for disaster...
• Re: Rear wheel lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sun, 29 Nov 2015 14:26:29 -0500
  Jaime, If you are looking for lug nuts for steel wheels, I have some I could send you. Just send me a private email...
• Re: Lug nut stripped - back from Sears
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 21:48:13 -0800
  ...Lug nut stripped - back from Sears Best tool for getting lug nuts off is a real 1/2 drive breaker bar and a good...
• lug nuts question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:23:54 -0700
  ...I would like to have a question please... - could the lug nuts from steel rims be used on alloy rims? thanks in advance dan
• lugs and studs for alloy
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 15:11:36 -0500
  Who carrys the longer lugs and studs (or is it just longer lugs and nuts?) for vanagon alloys? -- Harmon Seaver CyberShamanix http://www.cybershamanix...
• Source for lug nuts and front stud kits
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 08:52:51 -0400
  Someone emailed me yesterday asking where I purchased the lug nuts and front stud kits when I put on my BBS wheels and I...
• carat alloy wheels was Re: Westfalia VW aluminum wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 12:33:22 EST
  In a message dated 1/29/03 12:21:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, Jeanon@AOL.COM writes: > What lug nuts are correct? Bought...
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 06:24:04 EDT
  ...As strange as this must sound, I think that a stuck lug nut on a Vanagon can be caused by applying too LITTLE torque...
• Need Alloy Lug Nuts
  Historical mailing list - Joe Friedrichs
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 17:50:51 -0400
  Does anyone know where I can purchase the acorn style lug nuts for the stock Vanagon Alloys. I need 20. My vehicle is a...
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 10:16:57 EDT
  ...I now use a thin coating of anti-seize but only on the flange of the lug nut because that is where I think...
• Re: Wanted: Alloy Wheel Nuts
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sat, 23 May 1998 08:18:11 8
  ...Alloy Wheel Nuts > In a message dated 98-05-21 11:24:29 EDT, wesn@ESKIMO.COM writes: > > << > Wanted: One set of lug nuts...
• Re: FS: 15" SA vanagon steelie(was: Now alloy lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 20:36:50 -0500
  ...Alloy lug nuts or bolts would work....but >> the >> > contact area is a lot larger on the alloy nut or bolt. >> >> >> I've seen...
• Rear wheel lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Sun, 29 Nov 2015 09:05:14 -0600
  Folks, anyone know of a source for original factory lug nuts for my 91 vanagon new or used? Cheers ________________________ Jaime Forero <mailto:jaime.e...
• Re: Proper torque of lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:26:07 -0400
  ...I've never had a problem with a lug nut or bolt getting loose. Mike
• Lug nuts needed
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 14:18:01 -0700
  Folks, I'm looking for a source for vanagon lug nuts, the nuts which hold the wheels on. I want to use these for...
• Re: Lug wench, steel nuts
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Otter
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 15:51:11 -0500
  ...I broke my Dad's 1/2" breaker bar trying to remove a lug nut. Marshall '87 GL Family van '86 GL Parts van...
• Re: Lug Nut Torque?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 08:03:28 -0500
  ...At what point does the pressure start revising the shape of the alloy wheel lug nut seats? As you all say- my 2 cents...
• Re: Forget the Drums, How do you get the Lug nuts OFF!
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 19:07:02 -0800 (PST)
  ...lug nuts/bolts are put on properly - not too high torque - you should be able to get them off OK with the lug wrench...
• 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: $58 vanagon lugnuts with locks vs $179 VW lugnuts-bolts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 17:19:18 EST
  ...This is alloy wheel lug bolts in the front and nuts in the rear or nuts all around for the syncro crowd. Just FYI...
• Lug Bolts / Nuts for Alloys The Same?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 08:10:48 -0700
  Are the lug bolts and nuts used with the alloy wheels any different functionally than the ones used on the steel wheels? I assumed...
• 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: Tire recommendations wa
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  2 Nov 1995 09:16:46 -0800
  ...I have NEVER had a frozen lug bolt or nut. Neither have I ever had one come loose either. Everything so treated has remained...
• ??? LUG NUTS & FRETTING CORROSION???
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 14:47:09 EDT
  What can be done to ease the removal of Vanagon lug nuts? I have always had a bitch of a time taking off the...