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Re: removing engine studs: more questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 16 Apr 2005 17:58:21 -0400
...If you want to do the weld thing yourself, I suggest a small MIG welder. Works great in cramped quarters, requires little skill. And...
Re: Very Long...What am I, nuts? New 85 and Philosophy of Car ownership...very long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 17 Aug 2005 13:41:53 -0500
...Very Long...What am I, nuts? New 85 and Philosophy of Car ownership...very long Thanks for all responses... I am not regretting the...
RE: Throttle cable woes
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Mon, 13 May 1996 10:12:00 -0700 (PDT)
>Went back to the engine >compartment, and sure enuf,the throttle cable was snapped off at the >barrel nut. > >No problem, I'll just...
Re: Headlights and Grounds
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 15 Feb 2005 16:56:15 -0700
...I usually replaced those contact points with a small bolt and nut and a couple washers �� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity...
Re: DIY Head Gaskets, (Long) Please Check!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Dec 1995 17:51:58 -0400
...get the picture? A good quality small nutcracker is worth its weight in gold, easy to use. Check every exhaust support bracket, they are...
Re: Cooland reservoir H piece
Historical mailing list - Dave Sovegjarto
Fri, 19 Oct 2001 18:23:10 +0100
...Anyway I've been TRYING to replace (yet another rounded or sheared nut/bolt/stud) the metal coolant pipe running from the side of...
Re: Bolt from clutch housing to engine
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Tue, 3 Sep 2002 09:32:57 -0500
...The top right picture identifies nuts on studs on the bottom of the clutch housing. The stud on the right side has apparently worked...
Re: Installing SA Headlights & Grill
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 5 Oct 2002 19:31:43 +1200
...The upper holes can have sheetmetal screws fitted; the lower ones are double-thickness metal and you'll need small bolts & nuts for these...
Re: WTB: woodruff key
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Aug 2005 11:51:06 -0400
...I guess they figure that the pulley being driven will further tighten the pulley nut if it should slip. Doesn't seem right but...
Re: Exhaust stud replacement on heads
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:30:30 -0500
...I carefully ground the nuts down to the stud or until I started to see threads and the beat the nut off with a...
Re: how to get rear brake drums off?
Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
Tue, 5 Jun 2001 13:20:46 -0700
...if you have one of those wheel nut remover tools, then you beat on the tool instead of the brake. --- Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA...
Re: Removing steering box
Historical mailing list
Mon, 8 May 95 20:44:44 EDT
...Thing is ugly as hell but works so nicely I made a smaller one out of 2.5 x 2.5" tube to press...
Re: 84 Westfalia Subfloor Removal
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Fri, 20 Jul 2018 09:34:41 -0700
...drill small holes in the plywood subfloor to expose the metal floor beneath and then JB weld 1/2" or 5/8" nuts in...
Guages/Parts...etc...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Jun 1996 15:14:34 -0700
...What am I supposed to do with this stuff? Too small for Edward....don't have the space for a buggy or 'rail....or...
K&N Air Rock Filters
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:58:21 +1200
...How well can this filter small particles? It may keep out coarse sand, but dust can go straight through. Use them at your own...
Re: Nvc-but maybe future vans-pretty please VW
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 1 Jan 2005 22:00:03 -0700
...Nvc-but maybe future vans-pretty please VW http://www.vw-nutzfahrzeuge.de/beitrag/beitrag_812.php ....................................... jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that...
Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 Feb 2005 22:34:36 -0500
...As for how deep to drill, start with a small drill and you will feel where the stud ends. Replacement hardware here must be...
Re: [subaruvanagon] Why reduce engine speed -- vacuum guage -- small car header
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Sat, 20 Jul 2002 02:52:54 +0100
...Re: [subaruvanagon] Why reduce engine speed -- vacuum guage -- small car header > >On some fancy shmancy cars, there are gauges telling you your mileage at...
Re: A minimal tool kit?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:29:57 -0500
...to clear things -- for >installing wheel nuts/bolts. > >Nutdrivers for the two sizes of heads on the small hose clamps -- >much easier than using...
Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 27 Jun 1996 03:58:08 -0400
...Models with the 1500 also had larger brakes all around, but still had smaller rear axle. yes, the axles nuts were still 36mm, but...
Re: Audi Rims...
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Mon, 29 Mar 1999 17:46:45 -0700
...the rear and nuts to match. Mine were from an early Porsche 911, about 46mm in length. Remove the two small bolts in the...
Re: Wheels, nuts/bolts, etc.
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 17 May 2002 15:46:37 EDT
...Only a very small portion of it does. You either have to squash it in there or reshape the cone. In the case of...
Re: Wing mirror question
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:46:41 -0700
...Paul Paul, If you removed the mirror, you will find a small nut under the pivot point which is used to adjust tension. Take...
coil over shock info
Historical mailing list
Tue, 2 Jan 1996 22:06:47 -0500
...The diameter of the mounting holes are the same top and bottom on both shocks so a couple small sleeves should solve that. And...
Re: trans fluid
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:29:12 -0600
Good points Jeff, As for tools, I made my own by using 2 nuts and a 1" bolt with a 17mm head on it...
Re: What do I need to do about this mirror!!!
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 08:27:07 -0600
My original mirrors were just oxidized and the driver's has a small crack in the plastic repaired with a little glue. I bought...
Re: exhaust system
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 19 Aug 2005 13:35:17 -0400
...Exhaust nuts have a tendancy to seize due to a combination of rust and prolonged exposure to heat, making them challenging to remove. The...
Re: Power window regulator broke: floating black part, maybe cable guide.
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 6 May 2010 06:08:42 EDT
...I put them back using small stainless steel machine screws with nylock nuts. They will not come off again, trust me. Just don't...
Re: the 2005 westy website , was: 2005 Westfalia Airstream on ebay $64K
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 26 May 2005 21:33:07 -0400
...most pics of > details are hidden in the menu "funktionsausstattung" on the right. > there you can click on the small detail pics to enlarge...
Re: 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 1 Aug 2009 11:41:37 -0500
In my case I have a set of the VW alloy nuts/bolts, so I'm good., but there's a guy on the...
First breaker-bar of the summer!!!
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Sat, 29 Jun 1996 18:25:42 -0300
...The front suspension almost done [even Liz can repack wheel bearings now...actually here smaller fingers seem to be advantageous with all those little...
Re: need advice
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:57:27 -0800
...Weld a steel washer to the steel stump remaining, then weld a steel nut to that washer. Nothing welded sticks to the aluminum head...
Re: Self-tapping screw size for headlight assy?
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Wed, 2 Oct 2002 07:04:03 -0700
...nut. Can't remove the screw unless you've got special (ie, 90-degree needle-nose) pliers. Or install a "leash", a small crimped...
Re: Flat 4 towing 85 GL
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Fri, 18 Feb 2005 22:36:37 -0500
...i used some small 1/4" back up plates behind the nuts. the sheet metal is very thin back there not thick like it...
Re: Bubble in cooling system? '87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - W.R. Transue
Tue, 23 Jul 96 10:55:09 -0500
...After I replaced that small section of radiator type hose (bridging the engine block w/ a coolant line), I went to refill the reservoir...
Re: A/C Condenser
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 20 Jul 2016 14:49:27 -0400
...Try squeezing the nut with vicegrips in all three directions...repeatedly. Apply heat in any way you can w/o burning anything important. Good...
Re: PS High Pressure ling w/Banjo Fitting Needed
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:28:17 -0500
Karl, It's the small fitting. The one that has the pressure switch on the end of the banjo, The hose has a swaged...
Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:42:43 -0800
...With fire extinguisher, small sledge hammer and short piece of pipe nearby, I briefly heated bushing end and arm metal around bushing with a...
Re: Diesel injector leaking, was: sniveling lurker no more!
Historical mailing list - GMBulley
Mon, 16 Mar 1998 14:45:50 EST
...There is the center pressurized connection, where you see a steel pipe surrounded by a 15mm (?) nut, or the two identical overflow pipes, which...
Re: Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:33:25 -0700
...There might be enough room for a >> nylon >> locking nut on other side of arm. New part needs to be bent to follow >> curve...
Re: Vanagon name
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Sat, 18 Dec 2004 22:36:20 -0800
...This van IS small, but that suits a lot of >>owners, including lotsa businesses. The US missed out on the VW-sized >>Hiace (similar...
Re: Some kind of shelf?
Historical mailing list - neil
Fri, 1 Jun 2007 16:13:48 -0700
...Wing nut from inside box. There > > would be bolt ends and wing nuts near contents of box, but whatEveRR! > > > > ;^) > > > > Or simpler yet, one bolt...
Re: Some kind of shelf?
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Fri, 1 Jun 2007 15:03:02 -0700
...nut on one end of axle with a lever clamp on the other. > Tighten nut a bit then clamp down. I would imagine something...
Re: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:36:19 -0700
...midnight...I stripped some of the wire off, >> loosened the nut off the small stud to the right of the proper "Red" wire >> connectors...
Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:34:47 -0400
...Small work, fairly heavy and also fairly delicate desoldering and soldering, drilling out rivets and replacing them with ?#2? nuts/screws. Not hard if...
Re: REAR BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Wed, 12 Aug 1998 02:29:14 EDT
...Roger Ehret, Gig Harbor, WA >> Hi Roger, you absolutely do not have to remove that big nut on the hub. Just back off the...
Re: wish me luck (i need it)
Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
Tue, 3 Nov 1998 22:13:27 -0500
...have to parelell park it! >(currentyl i can only drive a small bus..whoopie...) >wish me luck and if i get my certificate...you...
Sink/stove removal proceedure - long
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 5 Sep 1999 12:56:51 -0300
...Remove and label the nuts/bolts. 4) Removal of the metal face plate: there are three small screws that screw up! into the bottom...
repeatedly blowing head gasket- warped head?
Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
Tue, 18 Mar 2003 16:45:19 -0500
...I also lay in a small bead on top of the gasket to help lube seal. 3 ) With one nut I bring the head...
Re: Dieing problem driving me nuts
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sat, 28 Apr 2007 11:21:26 -0700
...Dieing problem driving me nuts > >Replace the ignition switch. > >You don't even need to do the hard part now, just pop off the...
Re: lug nuts torque-
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:47:17 -0700
...lug nuts torque- > > > Hey Dave, stock Vanagon fitment is nuts on studs in the rear and lug bolts >> in the front just like a...
Re: Steering wheel or brake pulsing???
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 8 Apr 2005 20:56:51 +1200
...I then >>took off the wheel and >>tighthen the lock nut one eight of a turn, put the wheel back and >>test drove. The...
Re: Rumors of Felder Industries'
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sat, 25 Apr 2020 16:41:40 +0000
Now *That's* the kind of rumor I can get behind!! Great news Jim! Hey, you're a Vanagon nut, of course you're...
Re: Now, Front Bearing "saga"...
Historical mailing list - marty�
Sat, 22 Dec 2001 15:22:05 -0500
...The peened nut is off and the bearing race will >not move. I even broke the tip of my Craftsman screw driver trying to...
Re: I need Diagrams Oil Heater & Water Pump 86' Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Wed, 4 Feb 2004 10:44:56 -0700
...If it's coming from there, you might try removing the oil filter and tightening the big nut holding the cooler to the block...
Re: Windshield wipers ETC. questions.
Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:55:48 -0800
...Raise the arm, in its upright position, undo the nut, and hopefully the arm will pull off with a small amount of force. You...
Re: Is there a "best way" to loosen up passenger seat 's "rotation"?
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Tue, 8 Dec 1998 08:50:34 -0800
...a small > catch on the left side rail. With the seat off you will note the > swivel is held on my 4 nuts. Remove...
Re: Rear wheel studs
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:02:56 +0000
...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: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:06:47 -0800
...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/clips-nuts-bolts-screws-washers/clamp-fuel-injection-hose-n90619501 Airhead/VWG sells 'em like candy since...
Re: Friday: Best + Stupid=Oxymoron
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:48:40 +1300
...Taken to the extreme, the rim diameter is quite a >>bit smaller than the combination of rim + tire. Let enough air out >>of a...