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Re: *CORRECTION* Product review: folding lug wrench / It's Wonderful!!!
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Fri, 14 Mar 2003 00:12:45 EST
...One thing, Willi von Wiener, my mechanic, told me that if a wrench fits a 3/4 inch nut, then it is nearly 1...
Re: Luggage rack restoration tips requested
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 3 Jan 2022 18:53:38 -0800
...And being so very very careful dropping the luggage rack down on the bolts. Core strength and prayers Ab > On Jan 3, 2022, at...
Re: There's a New Wheel in Town... NEW PICTURE
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:48:24 -0700
...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: Free Rims
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:00:20 -0700
...Then I don't have to keep steel wheel lugs n' nuts in that van for the steel spare.
Re: cv joint questions
Historical mailing list - Steve Firebaugh
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 21:32:12 -0800
...You might want to check that the lug nuts are tight. On Tuesday, December 10, 2002, at 07:42 PM, Clay Moore wrote: > A...
T3 Technique adapters, studs and lugs
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:50:34 -0800
...I have used stock Vanagon nuts and bolts for fitting wheels, but quickly�noticed that the set up would be unsafe (IMHO) for everyday...
Re: Brake Drum Removal
Historical mailing list - Beth Young
Sun, 19 Jan 1997 10:10:10 -0800 (PST)
...It sounds like you place the metal ring over the studs, tighten down the lug nuts, and then "lever" off the hub by slipping...
Re: luggage rack drainage? water goes where?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 21 Sep 1999 08:12:10 -0700
...I also replaced the weak pop rivets for the tie down loops with SS screws, nuts, and large fender washers. This is something I...
Re: front brake hints needed
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:34:07 +1200
...You might get a Cefiro wheel to go over your VW's studs, but the studs'd be off-center in the lugholes. I...
Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (continued)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:59:35 -0800
...Maybe you were > expecting 1.75 mm thread pitch on a bolt that size? > > I believe the lug bolts/nuts are same 1.5...
1987 Syncro for sale
Historical mailing list - John Gray
Tue, 25 Sep 2001 18:28:03 -0700
...set of steel wheels (no tires) with center hub caps; �mag� type wheel covers; proper lug nuts for steel wheels and extra lugs for...
Re: Luggage rack restoration tips requested
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Mon, 3 Jan 2022 15:58:33 -0600
...I also double sealed the nuts holding the brackets. > > Fingers crossed I’m doing more good then harm! > > I decided on the Bus Depot...
RE: ANY ALLOY WHEELS OUT THERE?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 4 Mar 1996 08:56:05 -0800
...Lug nuts run another $40 per wheel. The dealer is Campbell >Nelson VW, used parts department, phone 206.778.1131. Used alloys are very...
Re: Ford wheels on a Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Wed, 9 Aug 2000 00:58:10 EDT
...studs and/or longer lugbolts as applicable. Also the wheel covers do not fit over the rear axle nut. Looks just fine w/o...
My new Alloy wheels..
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:45:14 -0400
...I found the lug nuts in a construction salvage warehouse, of all places, and the front wheel studs at http://wheelcomponents.com/images/studs...
CV click??
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:11:59 -0400
...Lug nuts are tight. I don't hear anything when I turn the wheel by hand. Please and thanks! Neil. Neil Nicholson. 1981 air...
Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:32:43 -0800
...these have 12mm lug holes, so be sure to check that > the > stock wheel nuts seat in properly. That is if the holes are...
Rain Gutter Rack Clamps. Vanagon Specific Size and Shape?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 13:33:42 -0700
...Nyloc nuts or equal used on U bolts of course. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups...
Re: Old splitty camper
Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
Tue, 12 Mar 1996 16:10:12 -0600 (CST)
...circle by the lug nuts). Jon Christensen '56,'71 Ghias; '56,'67 Bugs;'61 Dbl Cab, 63 Camper Certified VW Nut! '84 Vanagon GL...
Re: VW Alloy Wheels
Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
05 Feb 97 14:00:05 EST
...I used the alloy wheel lug bolts and nuts to put the steel wheels on with. So, it is not necessary to have an...
Re: VW Alloy Wheels
Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
Wed, 5 Feb 1997 22:10:56 -0700 (MST)
...5 spoke alloys, they would be smart enough to get the lug nuts and bolts > >too, therefore your problem would be solved...... > > > When I...
Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:13:57 -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: Retractable luggage cover
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 3 May 2000 03:19:29 +0200
Yes, but this is for the regualar passenger van, with the full width luggage compartment. I believe the vehicle in question was a Westy...
Re: vanagon alloys, question re
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 13 Mar 2005 10:54:18 -0700
...longer studs? If they're the stock factory alloys, just use the > > special lug nuts/bolts designed for this. The studs are the same.
Re: Luggage Rack Seal- Report! (longish)
Historical mailing list - William Maxian
Thu, 11 May 2000 11:54:43 -0400
...I replaced the top seals on my Westy & went nuts fixing the luggage rack "HUM". When I first heard it, I thought I'd...
Re: Luggage rack seal...
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 08:50:55 -0700
...luggage rack can be a PITA to position. I may try simply removing the side and > front bolts and only loosening the rear nuts...
There's a New Wheel in Town... Almost
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:21:08 -0700
...Price will be somewhere in the $120/each range and comes with lug nuts & bolts. If anyone is interested, let me know. Cheers, Jeff...
Re: Rear wheel studs
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Thu, 13 Mar 2014 06:51:17 -0500
...I know you can do it one at a time, and pull them into place by > cranking down on a lug nut, but thats...
Re: lug nuts torque-
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:04:16 -0500
---- Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 05:25 PM 6/25/2010, Dave Mcneely wrote... > >Another question -- The owner's manual says to...
Preparations for Rough Roads
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
...change bucket Locking lug nuts Baling wire Solderless connector kit Electrical & Duct Tape Axle grease Oil Coolant Spare lug nuts Transaxle drain plug Radial...
Re: Of spare tires and broken wires...
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Sun, 25 Jun 2000 22:09:07 -0500
I'll just stick to lug nut part. I've used grease on the lugs in all of my cars, except the Westy's...
Re: FS: SA wheels 6.5Jx15 ET 30
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 1 Aug 2006 09:50:13 -0700
...Center caps and lug nuts not included. > > If interested please contact me off list. > > Mark McCulley > Seattle WA > '87 Syncro Westfalia > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo...
FS: Brand New '99 VW Passat 15" Alum Rims & Tires on Ebay
Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
Fri, 4 Feb 2000 09:00:49 -0500
...Lug nuts included. Mint condition!! Only 80 miles on them. Never been used after the car left the show room floor. The dealer's...
Re: MB wheels on a Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Sun, 23 Apr 2000 00:37:34 EDT
...and do the VW lug nuts seat properly in the M.B. wheels? I am wondering if it is possible with out to much...
Re: Vanagon Alloy wheels $300
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 5 Jun 2012 15:40:53 -0500
...this list) a >while back, but they included caps and proper lug nuts/bolts. The tires >even had decent tread left, but the sidewalls...
Re: Tires (Tyres) from COSTCO?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:46:16 -0800
...Torque? What's that? They'll just pick >a lug nut, thread it on, crank it up until the air hammer socket quits >tightening...
Longer bolts for Alloys and Auxillary battery solutions?
Historical mailing list - bryan duggan
Wed, 1 Sep 2004 01:59:55 -0700
...With the rear drums in the back there is no way to get the lug nuts on to flush. What has anyone on the...
Re: Dead VC
Historical mailing list - Jerry Wallace
Wed, 17 Dec 1997 11:57:05 -0600
...the center nut?? > Or you must be very specific as to how the reading is taken. > See below as to what lug you may...
Re: hubcentric question
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:12:41 -0800
The nuts/bolts hold the car up fine Shawn. The -centricity refers to how the wheel is centred on the hub. On 1/27...
How to not install Toureg alloy wheels on a Vanagon and why I am not driving a Syncro Doka to SdM
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sat, 6 May 2006 01:15:36 -0700
...lugnuts which have a 5 X 130mm pattern. The Vanagon is of course 5 X 112mm. The result is the shoulder of the nuts...
Re: Craftsperson Tools
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 03 Feb 95 11:42:53 CST
...about all i ever use my 1/2" stuff for is the lug nuts and big stuff like that. all else is 3/8...
Re: Putting on tires: three hands
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:54:39 -0600
...vwrobb@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> That can be changed. >> http://t3technique.com/lug-nuts-studs-and-bolts/2wd-front-conversion-studs/ >> I did business with...
Re: Air tools for my Westy
Historical mailing list - David
Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:15:01 +0000
...many horror stories... > > >> > > >> I also always follow up my work on lug nuts with the torque wrench. > > >> > > >> Dave > > >> > > >>>> On Dec 28, 2016, at 8...
Rhein wheels for sale
Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
Mon, 23 Jun 2003 19:23:35 -0400
...The Rheins include new-in-bag center caps but *not* lug nuts/bolts. I can provide pictures of all four wheels if anyone wants...
Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:27:08 -0700
...Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts > Whatever current Proto torque wrenches claim, I'm not sure. But at the > time, > I had access to...
Re: Rear wheel studs
Historical mailing list - Ben
Thu, 13 Mar 2014 04:11:39 -0700
...I know you can do it one at a time, and pull them into place by cranking down on a lug nut, but thats...
Re: A minimal tool kit?
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:26:37 -0700
...Two extra lug bolts/nuts stored with the jack and the 19" breaker bar or torque wrench along with the PVC cheater bar can...
Re: Tire Carriers Again
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Tue, 25 Apr 2000 20:34:21 -0700
...Not to do. > > Bill > > >> Jeanne Maly wrote: > >> > >> There's been some discussion lately about the pattern of the lug nuts > >> on vanagon wheels. Would...
Re: cadmium ??
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 26 Sep 2001 17:50:33 EDT
...If you in your Vanagon/Westy/Syncro you will find bolts, nuts, brake calipers which are cad plated already. For a quickie glance, look...
rear brake adjusting
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 7 Oct 2001 08:53:28 -0400
...the monster nut on the axle, and then pulling off the hub with the drum via the puller that uses the lug bolts. But...
Re: Wheel Offsets;
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 18 Sep 2004 16:01:01 +1200
...ET 35 Mercedes Fit an 85? >What machining would needed? >Hub & lug nut angle, I'm a guessin' ? >Any experience what tire size I...
Re: rear wheel wobble
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 13:46:34 -0800
in deed think he should check the lug nuts and the axle nut,is the main pin still threw the nut? also what does...
Re: Slight VW Content - Most versatile torque wrench?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 28 Apr 2017 23:32:34 +0000
...1/2" drive because there are times you > need > > both, like lug nuts which take 133 ft/lbs of force. Need a bigger > wrench...
Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Tue, 17 Aug 1999 04:03:34 EDT
...All I had to do was find a set of lug NUTS with the correct taper to mesh with the Ronals. The bold pattern...
Re: Audi Wheels?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 21:53:46 -0800
...2wd hubs, and you will need to change studs and/or lug nuts. The tires are a good size though! :-) On 2/28/06...
Re: Putting on tires: three hands
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:11:05 -0500
From the ad that Vern referred us to: "Use this for any 14mm x 1.50 thread pitch lug nut hole" ---- Rocket J Squirrel...
Re: Uninstalling SA headlights
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:50:17 -0700
...Really handy when changing wheels, too....My little Ryobi One will put on about 30lbs of torque on a vanagon lug nut, then I...
Re: Torque wrenches
Historical mailing list
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:45:09 -0700
...Anti-Seize on the taper of a lug nut! > > CV joints man I have seen my share of those come loose. This is acritical...
Lug nuts, new engine, etc.
Historical mailing list - James R. Gilbert
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 11:04:43 -0500
Lug nuts. 110 ft/lbs. for sure. Had a wheel come off. It had been loose for months, but didn't realize the clank...
Audi 16 inch wheels, Ronal Rims fit!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Sun, 12 Mar 2000 13:30:22 EST
...Sometimes all that is needed is larger holes for the lugs and different shape nuts/bolts. >> Ronal R9's are a direct bolt on...