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• Yuppie Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 08:14:37 -0500
  ...Lug nut's included The rubber is about 50% of original. The tires are blackwalls. The wheels are in nice shape. Air is included...
• Re: Parts Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 21:29:10 -0700
  ...Fuse box cover in black 4 alloy wheel hubcaps Alloy Wheel Lug Nuts Cruise control control unit Engine Compartment Gasket Tail pipe and gasket...
• 71 bus shopping list (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 10:14:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...studs/nuts | 13.00 | 13.00 | . * Misc. Nuts/bolts Pkg. Metric | . | | 43.00 * Lug stud & lug nut (pair) | . | 5.00 | . * 2 rear Axle nuts...
• Re: Air tools for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:08:59 +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...
• Re: Brake Help Please!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 14:44:07 -0700
  ...on? >>They are located on the outside, right next to the lug nut studs >>that are sticking out. There are 2. They bolt the...
• How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (continued)
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 16:21:30 -0800
  ...After liberat applications of bolt-buster and wrist-crunching hammer blows and 1/2 hour of back twisting contortions with a lug nut tool...
• Re: Rear-end squeaking
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 15:58:59 -0500
  ...I had no noise as you tell.You say a tire blew out? Are your lug nuts tight?
• Re: FS: SA wheels 6.5Jx15 ET 30
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 12:46:40 -0400
  ...Center caps and lug nuts not included. > > If interested please contact me off list. > > Mark McCulley > Seattle WA > '87 Syncro Westfalia > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo...
• Machining Audi wheels for use on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 09:54:59 -0500
  ...hub-centric (ie the hub doesn't center the wheel, the lug nuts/bolts do). Could I somehow use my drill press and a...
• Stainless steel screws for Vanagon exterior --- now avaliable
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Sun, 13 Aug 2006 13:41:56 -0700
  ...8 taillight screws,4 front turn signal screws,4 side marker screws,and 4 nice sets of screws/washers/lock nuts ,for the licence...
• Re: Warped Brake rotors?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 09:39:53 -0400
  ...Could this been as a result of over tightening >> the lug nuts ? Or would they have had to slam the rotors with the rim...
• Re: Help in Fairbanks - Lost a Wheel - Shop recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 03:00:27 -0600
  ...Managed to find a lug nut on the side of the road, so > had enough to put the wheel back on. Made it to...
• Re: 65 UnEarthing - Bruno Lives! (sort of) - change stats - specs
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Nov 1995 21:15:54 -0600
  ...Using a compressor and air tools borrowed >from my cousin, we then tried to remove the rear wheel lug nuts but quickly >found that...
• Brake Help Please!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Don R. Preston, Jr.
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 11:59:55 -0700
  ...to get an impact driver just to get the last two lug-nuts off. Anybody out there know of some trick to loosening the...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:41:35 -0700
  ...usually find nothing wrong with them, my breaker bars for the lug nuts are from HF and the sockets from Sears (a new Craftsman...
• Re: Internal cargo hooks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 19:13:47 +1300
  ...m >thinking about adding dedicated thingies such as those in the >luggage rack or D rings or something. I used to carry large motorcycles...
• 15" Vanagon alloy wheels w/ Michelin LTX tires
  Historical mailing list - David Ray
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:46:42 -0700
  ...Includes lug nuts. The wheels have locking covers. The tires are Michelin LTX All-Terrain 215/75 R15, with the correct load rating for...
• Re: Audi 200T wheels...on vanagon...pics..and correction.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 17:16:48 EST
  ...and use the audi lug bolts up front, and porsche 911 studs in the rear, with your stock nuts.you also need to run...
• Re: Hitch step new van improvement
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sat, 17 Apr 2021 02:11:56 -0700
  ...I put that on > the lug nut, put it out to the 9 o'clock position, put my foot on it and > bounce (gently...
• Re: Dennis Haynes has shared a folder with you
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 15:02:46 -0400
  ...The lug seats are 60 degree cone like the factory alloys. Most users get the spline tuner nuts/bolts and tool. As the clearance...
• FS: Eurovan and Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 15:01:20 -0500
  ...a set of four or $600 for set of five with lug nuts and blts and the small hub caps AC system parts but...
• Re: Alloy wheels for sale, just curious
  Historical mailing list - mattiewoodworking
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 22:03:55 -0400
  ...inch original VW Alloy wheels for sale complete with the special lug nuts and bolts and the center hub caps. The wheels are in...
• Re: MPG and AC - Mythbusters
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:48:28 +1200
  >All one has to do is turn the AC on and feel the immediate lug on the >engine. Anybody in tune with their vehicle...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...Wheel Lug Nut 123 (167) REAR SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m) ----------------------------------------------------- Axle Nut - 10 Slot 370 (500) Axle Nut - 6...
• Re: Re losing wheels
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 21:34:43 -0800
  ...Three of the lug nuts had been removed on one of the front wheels. The two remaining were next to each other so when...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 08:08:11 -0700
  LOL!! :D On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 7:06 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > ---- "Mike "Rocket J Squirrel"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL...
• I did it! I did it! Yes indeed I did it!!
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Sep 1998 20:33:57 -0500
  ...Thanks to all who were trying to find lug nuts and exhaust braces for an '85 GL. Don't need-um. I am thrilled...
• Re: Advice needed on Thule Roof Rack Install
  Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 20:02:19 -0400
  ...Measuring back from the seam between the luggage rack and the poptop the fwd most rack is 3ft aft and the back rack is...
• Re: Rear Drum removal
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Thu, 7 May 1998 18:30:37 -0700
  ...Lug nuts off, drum bolts off, it's stuck tight to the hub. > No amount of smacking with blunt objects or sacrificing of small...
• Re: Mercedes Rim lug hole size
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:37:03 +1200
  ...But of course the ET differs from width to width. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator Mollusc, Toyota & VW van nut <goose1047@gmail...
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Apr 2013 19:56:29 -0700
  ...lol....if you've tightened literally 25,000 or more lug nuts by hand and feel for over a nearly half century of working...
• Fw: Re: Nuts and Braces
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 09:01:29 -0500
  ...Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- > >> I need two lug nuts for my '85 GL Vanagon, and one wheel stud. I also need >> the...
• Re: Luggage rack seal...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 23:35:42 -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...
• FS: SA wheels 6.5Jx15 ET 30
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 08:33:49 -0700
  ...Center caps and lug nuts not included. If interested please contact me off list. Mark McCulley Seattle WA '87 Syncro Westfalia
• Re: There's a New Wheel in Town... NEW PICTURE
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:49:37 -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: Dead VC
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 12:22:53 -0500
  ...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: Lug wench, steel nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 15 Mar 2003 07:14:10 -0800
  Larry Alofs wrote: > > > pensioner, > > Could you explain "zyglo? > > Thanks, > Larry A. > > . > NDT! Zyglo� is the brand name of a dye-penetrant inspection process. The...
• Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:24:37 -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: Slight VW Content - Most versatile torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:17:18 -0600
  ...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: torquing axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:53:43 -0700
  ...As a bonus, you can carry it in your van to torque lugs. Howard Subject: torquing axle nuts > say > > without the very expensive torque...
• Another word on shocks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Sat, 1 May 1999 22:22:37 -0700
  ...Now I just need to get those bastards who used an impact wrench to tighten the lug nuts to UNtightem them so I can...
• Re: WTB plastic "spoke" hubcaps for 83
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 20:14:17 -0700
  ...These are the hubcaps with the spoke look and the fake black lug nuts used on the 83 and 84 Vanagon. If anyone has...
• Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves-thoughts for all bolted connections.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 May 2011 23:41:55 -0400
  ...In order for these bolted connections to work the nut and if used washers need to be matched. The nut has to be strong...
• Re: Mercedes Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 08:36:21 -0700
  ...ET45, 6x14, 205/70/14, 2WD Vanagon ET45, 6x14, 215/75/14, Syncro Care must be taken to have lug nuts and bolts with...
• Rear Brake drums, adjusting brakes
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:23:35 -0500
  I got my rear drums off without taking off the big nut like folks on the list said. I put the lug nuts back...
• Re: Loud Popping Noise From Rear of '88 Vanagon - Any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:23:54 -0700
  If the noise�is road speed related, it may be as simple as�loose lug nuts, and the wheel working/wobbling on the brake...
• Fwd: lug nuts--broke a socket--socket strength investigations...
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 12:21:26 EDT
  In a message dated 4/7/98 4:10:09 PM, drew@INTERPORT.NET wrote: <<I thought an impact socket was always stronger, but...
• Re: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:47:20 -0500
  ...I don't have one, but if there was a case for owning a 1/4 drive torque wrench, it would be these nuts...
• Audi 15x6 steel rim, FYI
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Sat, 21 Mar 1998 11:28:55 -0400
  ...Ideally get lug nuts that have the same size curved face (smaller) as the Audi has. FLAPS can help select, or check a junked...
• Re: Reasonable cost alloy wheel option
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 19:05:19 +0000
  ...These use cone shaped lugs and I recommend the smaller heads or spline lug nuts/bolts. For the 2WD the plastic hub cap needs...
• Dieing problem driving me nuts
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:59:23 -0600
  ...Just a small surge, almost like lugging the engine in too high a gear. -Changed fuel filters -visually inspected fuel system Problem 2 When...
• Re: Mercedes Rim lug hole size
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:24:11 -0800
  ...Samba who provided me with the correct length ball-seat bolts/nuts and 7mm spacers. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t...
• Re: FOR SALE: Vanagon alternator, five alloys, tow hitch, 90 Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 10:41:44 -0600
  ...alloys $100 each (no caps, a few lugs) > >Flat bar tow hitch, with new stainless bolts, nuts, fits on rear tow >loops, painted flat...
• Re: Lost Oil Drain Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 09:05:59 -0500
  ...behind me did a temporary fix by using an > air-cooled lug > nut to staunch the flow and it got me home. > > Tomorrow I...
• syncro speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 18:17:23 -0400
  ...else on syncros?&nbsp; i noticed the rotors are different, front lug nuts are different, so must the speedo cable be different, or did...
• Re: Reasonable cost alloy wheel option and check out the brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 19:21:05 +0000
  ...These use cone shaped lugs and I recommend the smaller heads or spline lug nuts/bolts. For the 2WD the plastic hub cap needs...
• Re: !non-vanagon content : poll: would you buy a new beetle?
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 16:14:19 -0800
  ...put a decent amount of luggage in with 4 people... Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Caravelle (currently SVX engine...
• Re: Rear Brake Drums
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 15:41:52 -0400
  ...is there a special puller or >extractor for it, or is it just simpler to deal with the 46 mm nut? You're welcome...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:18:24 -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: stranded
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 28 Sep 1994 23:55:50 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Well, I didn't have any problem with lug-nuts, but I did have a problem with the spare being flat as a window...