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Re: 15" steel rims?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 1 Aug 2009 18:17:59 -0700
...any other steel wheels in 15" size that will work on a > 2wd > Vanagon without machine work or extra long studs.. Or does anyone...
Re: Most common VW metric threads?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Thu, 18 Mar 2004 02:03:36 -0500
...most average bolts/studs such as the ones that hold the headers on are going to be 8 x 1.25. i echo davids...
Re: Bigger Brakes was: My thoughts after hearing some responses
Historical mailing list - Wagner, James W., , SAF/AQPS
Wed, 23 Feb 2000 12:33:16 -0500
I don't think the front and rear wheels would lock up at the same moment, because the ratios of fluid pressure to wheel...
Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 01:13:29 -0600
...If it would work and I could get away with it, I'd run the studs like the Ice Racers do. GregM -----Original Message...
Tire question: Sorry, but ...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:03:16 -0700
...I just got four of these, used and mounted on 14" vanagon wheels, for a pretty good price...My current tires (Nankang 185r14c with...
Re: some sort of clunking - rear end
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 13 May 2011 11:38:08 -0700
Hi Brett, I find real wheel bearing play on vanagons all the time.. it's common ...it just developes in the rear outer bearing...
Re: exhaust head stud welded! to exhaust header flange
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:30:50 -0700
...first thought is use Dremel cutoff wheel (with right-angle adapter > or flex-drive?) to cut the studs off flush and remove the > exhaust...
Re: Uh-Oh Spaghettio: Broken Exaust Bolt Stuck in Block!!!
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:55:53 -0800
...The front side headers are easier to get at (from underneath- use Rhino ramps and wheel chocks-work safe)than the rear ones, which...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
Thu, 1 Dec 2005 19:54:25 -0700
...hill in two wheel drive. My daily driving does not include any >>> major hills so I do not have studs on the Jeep. My...
Re: Just bought some Mercedes wheels...
Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:26:29 -0400
...T3 fixed me up with the > right length studs for the front rotors(although they might've been a > bit long in relaity, I...
Re: Forget the Drums, How do you get the Lug nuts OFF!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 Dec 1996 07:15:45 +0000
...However, I naively assumed it would be easy to get the > > wheels off--I could not remove even one of the lug nuts. I...
Re: My First Brake Job Questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 17:33:53 -0700
...There are two hex bolts on outer face of drum (in the same plane as wheel > studs) - those come off? Yes. > 2. Rubber cap...
Re: Yet Another Head Pullin' Question.
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 9 Feb 2014 21:53:26 -0500
"you don't take 4 wheel lug nuts off leaving the last one at full torque ..right ?" Sure I do. Everybody does. Except maybe...
Re: some sort of clunking - rear end
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 13 May 2011 23:05:26 -0400
...If I grab the wheel on each side and pull the entire wheel using an > in and out motion I can feel some significant...
Re: Brake Help Please!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 28 Feb 1999 14:44:07 -0700
...Brake Help Please!!!!! >Yep, removed them both right after I removed the wheels. > >-----Original Message----- >From: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: [WetWesties] How do Vanagons do in the snow?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 29 Jan 2005 14:44:17 -0600
...Man, did that thing have a grip with those studs. Never had a problem of any kind after that in Alaska winters. Made a...
Re: Sears Disaster
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Fri, 25 May 2001 19:08:18 -0400
...I saw parts broken and epoxyied back on, >stripped wheel studs go out the door, lug nuts impacted on so tight the >owners couldn...
Re: Is there a "best way" to loosen up passenger seat 's"rotation"?
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Tue, 8 Dec 1998 13:13:29 -0600
...If it is still too tight you might want to >try some washers on the bolts / studs between the swivel and the wheel >well...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:35:22 -0500
...You can pull the front and back pipes off that way and leave the studs in place. If studs come out with the nuts...
215/85R16 tires - part II - what's the best way to cut sheet metal!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 5 May 2003 21:55:14 -0700
...DoKa! Also with this installation I installed the longer Syncro 16 wheel studs 41 vs 35mm - I have some extras here is anyone needs...
Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal..now how to pull drum
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:26:01 -0800
...There are puller's for that, that connects onto the wheel studs and pushes the axle in. I've had to resort to that...
Re: Poor Traction
Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
Mon, 23 Mar 1998 19:58:17 -0500
...Those studs were wonderful. In Spring I swithched back to my all weathers. Still running Goodyears.......can't say right this minute what they...
Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 12 Mar 2014 18:27:58 -0400
...lug bolts and nuts .. > and make sure the wheel will fit over your longer studs or whatever > and still work. > > > On 3/11/2014...
Re: Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:27:09 -0700
...Hub (part with the wheel studs) is bent >> 3. Something wrong with wheel bearings >> 4. Something wrong with proportioning valve to rear wheel >> 5...
Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
Wed, 5 Nov 2008 11:13:57 -0600
...of studs per tire, are extremely noisy and do not handle well on dry >> pavement. I have them mounted on steel wheels, and only...
Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:43:57 -0700
...170 clams for two HD SA drums with rear wheel studs. not bad. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Ley" <eric_ley@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon...
Re: Putting on tires: three hands
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:21:58 -0500
...bolts for the front wheels, as do a number of other makers. Other vehicles I've owned used studs and nuts, though.<BR>&gt...
Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 18 May 2008 12:05:34 -0700
...Stock, the start out with studs and nuts on one end of the head, bolts on the other. First, the BEST penetrating oil, bar...
Re: winter driving to Spokane
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 10 Nov 2014 08:03:08 -0800
You may want to re-think no studs. Here in the Northwest we frequently get precipitation that freezes after it hits the pavement, yet...
Re: 85-91 sliding door horizontal bearings
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 27 Jul 2015 09:16:51 -0700
...OD 22mm, ID 8mm, thickness 7mm. >>>> >>>> They sit on studs on the door mechanism, held in place by circlip. Circlips replaced by E clips...
Re: removing rear axle nut
Historical mailing list - John C...
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:33:28 -0700
...nut on my 89 > Westy (2wd) to install some longer studs for a wheel upgrade. If I recall > this is one of those things...
Re: Tires (by one reviewer)
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 5 Sep 2007 16:53:09 -0600
...On Sep 5, 2007, at 5:32 PM, Andrew Grebneff wrote: >> <I believe the studs are key for driving on ice. >> The noise does...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 1 Dec 2005 17:44:48 -0600
...hill in two wheel drive. My daily driving does not include any major hills so I do not have studs on the Jeep. My...
Re: Michelin XCA and steel wheels for sale PNW
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 23 Dec 2004 01:14:32 -0600
...Regards two-wheel drive V-gons in snow ---- they suck!! UNLESS..........you have studded tires. When I bought my first V-gon, an 85...
Re: WAS-RE: Vendor Rant
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 6 Aug 2002 18:32:41 -0500
...tires/wheels & 7" headlight fittings), Derek Drew(wheels), > Tirerack(tires), > Bus Depot(rear brake components), Vanagain(headlights) and Bugs and > Buggies(studs). > > > Respectfully, > Joe...
Vanago Stuff to sell
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:23:01 -0400
...1) 1.9L Running with No leaks, Mega bad exhaust and possible bad studs. Ran strong. Alt and intake still on as well as...
Re: 85-91 sliding door horizontal bearings
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 27 Jul 2015 10:37:26 -0700
...OD 22mm, ID 8mm, thickness 7mm. >>>> >>>> They sit on studs on the door mechanism, held in place by circlip. Circlips replaced by E clips...
Re: Michelin XCA and steel wheels for sale PNW
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 24 Dec 2004 08:08:07 -0600
In October you take'em to the tire shop and have steel studs installed, then go to the local Sears or Flaps and buy...
Re: Help the chimp avoid getting crushed
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 4 Jun 2011 19:48:18 -0700
...I'll set studs in front of the ramps. Grumble, grumble. On Sat, 2011-06-04 at 21:09 -0400, David Beierl wrote: > At...
Re: a proud new 83 owner
Historical mailing list - lbart
Mon, 12 May 1997 11:00:14 -0400
...To reset the EGR light, follow the speedometer cable from the left front wheel up to a black box mounted on the frame near...
Beginners
Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
Mon, 1 Aug 94 15:18:51 EDT
...By this measure Steve's cooling system projects are safer than the CV joints, since the wheels aren't involved. (5) how likely is...
Re: another chain question
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 28 Nov 2016 01:17:34 -0600
...A great solution is studded snow tires on all 4 wheels because studs do help on ice. They help drive and steer on ice...
Re: Tires
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Sun, 19 Aug 2012 16:12:00 -0400
...I previously complained about instability in cross-winds; but that problem was fixed when Frank Condelli took the slack out of the wheel bearings...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 1 Dec 2005 18:58:43 -0500
...hill in two wheel drive. My daily driving does not include any major hills so I do not have studs on the Jeep. My...
Re: winter driving to Spokane
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:34:14 -0700
...If I > drove a Vanagon all winter in snow I would certainly have studs in the > tires.... > >> On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 7...
Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Kevin White
Wed, 11 Jun 2014 07:21:28 -0800
...Last October/November saw a complete overhaul of the suspension and drive train, including a Peloquin differential, Airbags, and 15" Wheels with Nokian WRG2...
Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:49:08 -0400
...This tread tends to be squirmy and should be fitted on all four wheels. From experience this tire will wear quickly. BTW Many tires...
An adventure with ball joints on a 71 Westy (long)
Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
Fri, 5 Apr 96 17:43:13 UT
...While I had the wheels off I planned to re-painted them. Right after the body work and painting was originally finished, the wheels...
Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:31:15 -0400
...I do see that one of the transmission studs that attaches it to the trans mounting bracket had stripped threads which I need to...
Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:32:14 -0900
...I do sell more lug nuts and wheel studs in the Spring and Fall, but not a huge amount, just enough to cover the...
Re: Quick question: Removing the passenger expansion tank
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:26:23 -0700
...top of the wheel well. This, along with the tab that goes over the stud, holds the thing up. Two studs would have been...
Re: T3 syncro production
Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
Fri, 12 Jan 2001 10:25:10 +1000
...From 1983 to 1992 Steyr-Puch was contracted by Volkswagen to develop and then manufacture a four-wheel-drive version of the VW T3...
Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 18:42:54 -0800
...I do sell more lug nuts and wheel studs in the Spring and Fall, but not a huge amount, just enough to cover the...
Re: 1986 Westfalia with 16" tires
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 28 Sep 2013 20:33:30 -0500
...Should not be an > issue at all if the wheel offset is acceptable. You do need to be aware of > the load capacity. There...
Re: 85-91 sliding door horizontal bearings
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 27 Jul 2015 23:38:18 +0000
...OD 22mm, ID 8mm, thickness 7mm. >>>> >>>> They sit on studs on the door mechanism, held in place by circlip. Circlips replaced by E clips...
Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal..now how to pull drum
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:48:43 -0500
...Heat the center of the hub area between the studs in a circular motion with the torch for about 30 seconds. You will hear...
Re: Removing rear brake drums?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 29 Oct 2001 09:15:13 EST
...Remove the wheel and the two 11mm head bolts. Take a large hammer and begin beating between the studs on the face of the...
Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:21:54 -0800
...of studs per tire, are extremely noisy and do not handle well on dry > pavement. I have them mounted on steel wheels, and only...
Re: Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 3 Jan 2009 12:54:01 -0800
...I use a long pry bar >>> in >>> between the wheel studs to prevent rotation of the shaft while >>> loosening the bolts. >>> >>> >>> On Jan 3...
Re: WTB: One round headlight holdy-inny thing and screws, to '85
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:30:30 -0800
...buckets (rounds) Lights (exterior & interior) Grill (round lights) Lugnuts / bolts / studs Steel wheels Ashtrays Front door handles Spare tire pan etc., etc., etc. My...