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• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:06:33 -0700
  ...the other on both ends. Studs with nuts is the better stronger set up. Easier to mount the wheel too. since you have 5...
• My Recent Tire Buying Adventure
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 03:36:59 EDT
  ...Sand blasting was the only solution ($15 per wheel). Then I saw a fabulous paint job using a silvermetallic powder coating ($25 per wheel...
• Re: Yet Another Head Pullin' Question.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 17:12:18 -0800
  ...you don't take 4 wheel lug nuts off leaving the last one at full torque ..right ? same thing here. On 2/9/2014...
• Re: Sway bar link breakage - are you at risk?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 02:08:21 -0400
  ...I haven't tried to take it apart yet but it looks doubtful! I gained from this the impression that only stainless steel studs...
• Re: Nokia's Hakkaapelitta No. 10 185R14C.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 18:33:36 CDT
  ...I never felt the need to run >studs >but, still, I do not switch once a product proves itself to be to my >satisfaction...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:17:02 -0400
  ...ok, > thanks. > 170 clams for two HD SA drums with rear wheel studs. > not bad. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Eric Ley" <eric_ley@HOTMAIL.COM...
• Re: Wheel suggestion.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 3 Jan 2020 11:45:20 -0500
  ...use longer studs/bolts. > > Dennis > > > > https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FUltra-402S-%D0%A1ustom-Wheel-pattern%2Fdp...
• Re: Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 3 Jan 2009 12:48:36 -0500
  ...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: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 02:43:06 -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...
• Reminders for Newbies (and a few Oldies as well)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:41:35 -0500
  ...Simply remove that bolt, then the drum will simply slide right off over the studs. In reality, it may not be quite that easy...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 09:33:08 -0900
  ...Their delivery vehicle was and still is a 2 wheel drive vanagon, and it gets around town a lot better with weight added then...
• Disc brake setup, info finally!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:10:56 +0200
  ...Please be advised that longer wheel studs/bolts may become necessary and that your wheel arches might need modifications. A kit for 4WDs 16...
• Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 00:12:13 -0500
  ...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: NOT a Fryeday Funnie
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:24:14 -0800
  ...Wrong! Even with all wheel drive and the center differential locked I still managed to do three complete circles on an ice covered road...
• Re: WAS-RE: Vendor Rant
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 20:44:27 -0400
  ...tires/wheels & 7" headlight fittings), Derek Drew(wheels), > > Tirerack(tires), > > Bus Depot(rear brake components), Vanagain(headlights) and Bugs and > > Buggies(studs). > > > > > > Respectfully, > > Joe...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:32:21 -0700
  ...studs, whatever....they > should often times not be taken right to the specified torque, all in one > tightening. When I do alloy wheels up...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 30 Jan 2014 01:22:33 -0600
  ...Have no idea how a Vanagon would handle with no studs - except spin-outs like I did. John On 1/29/2014 7:36...
• Re: studded snow tires: 2 or 4?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 21:47:43 -0500
  ...And skip the studs unless ice >is a normal occurance. > >And then there's CA. Unless you have to deal with the silly CA...
• vw rants
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jun 1996 19:38:28 -0400
  ...dont use those india made wheel cylinders, the insides are the wrong size. i get it, though, like a couple weeks ago a was...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 19:10:53 -0500
  ...Then find out what it takes to spin your wheels. How much braking you can do before your wheels lock up. How fast can...
• transmission jacking up tips?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 10:15:31 -0500
  ...I have a small wooden framed wheeled cart that movers use to move furniture and heavy boxes. I used that and some climbing rope...
• Re: Need crossover pipe for air-cooled Vanagon exhaust.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 11:33:36 -0500
  ...They have to be run on a wheel dyno. With 4000 diesel trucks a day coming through Texas each day from Mexico they're...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:27:08 -0500
  ...That said, it is still a two wheel > drive vehicle. > > I feel that this differential was well worth it for driving in snow, ice...
• Re: Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ?
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 10:07:30 -0500
  ...Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ? Golf, Jetta, Passat, wheels regularly get bent and distorted when used on those cars. I can only imagine...
• Re: Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ?
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 10:06:45 -0500
  ...Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ? Golf, Jetta, Passat, wheels regularly get bent and distorted when used on those cars. I can only imagine...
• Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
  Historical mailing list - john
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 13:20:08 -0400
  ...Had my > Son jump up and down on front bumper while I locked at > front suspension with > wheels first turned full right and then...
• 71 bus shopping list (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 10:14:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...clips, etc.) | . | | . * Wheel Bearing (R,I) | 16.00 | 15.75 | . * Wheel Bearing (R,O) | 25.00 | 21.00 | . Nuts/Bolts * Valve adj. studs/nuts...
• Re: Disc brake setup, info finally!
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:50:17 -0400
  ...wheel offset will be changed circa 2-3mm (new > rotor is thicker than the old drum). > Please be advised that longer wheel studs/bolts...
• Nokian Tyre Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Wed, 5 Nov 2008 08:54:45 -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: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 3 Jan 2020 12:29:39 -0500
  ...use longer studs/bolts. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> >> https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FUltra-402S-%D0%A1ustom-Wheel-pattern%2Fdp...
• Re: Advice if you ACTUALLY REPLACED your exhause headers
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 20:35:28 -0500
  ...It may also help to tap the offending part 200 times. :-) When removing steel bolts or studs from an aluminum head, personally, I want...
• 86-synchro, parting out or whole corpse with bits.
  Historical mailing list - gaspo
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 22:31:11 -0800
  ...had two head studs go on other side 2 years ago, torched those out, and got her goin again. but i give up, and...
• brief snowtire review
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:23:44 -0800
  ...The studs were crazy good). I bought these tires used, from a guy moving on to 15" tires (Van cafe tire and wheel combo...
• Re: Tires (by one reviewer)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 17:05:10 -0600
  ...On dry pavement the driver slammed on the brakes and >>> locked up the rear wheels- the fishtailing and shower of sparks was >>> impressive-I...
• Re: Syncro fool sender ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 06:26:41 -0400
  ...The studs are tacked to the split ring. A little grinding action and they can be removed. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Yet Another Head Pullin' Question.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 19:54:22 -0800
  ...don't get me started. :-) Believe me , for example ....when I take set of wheel and tires ( never the whole car or van ) for...
• Re: Q: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 20:41:31 -0500
  ...It does help to engage it if you get diagonally on a high spot so the wheels on two corners are unloaded and can...
• Re: fitting 205/70R14 on 14 X 5.5 wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 16 Sep 2017 10:40:53 -0400
  ...fitting 205/70R14 on 14 X 5.5 wheels? > > will a tire - 205/70R14 fit on my skinny 14 x 5.5 inch wheel...
• Re: fitting 205/70R14 on 14 X 5.5 wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sat, 16 Sep 2017 14:50:01 -0400
  ...fitting 205/70R14 on 14 X 5.5 wheels? will a tire - 205/70R14 fit on my skinny 14 x 5.5 inch wheel...
• Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 6 Jan 2020 12:01:43 -0400
  ...use longer studs/bolts. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> >>> >>> https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FUltra-402S-%D0%A1ustom-Wheel-pattern%2Fdp...
• Baby got new shoes (tires)
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Wed, 29 May 2002 16:48:22 -0400
  ...I was afraid the impact wrench was going to break the wheel studs. I would NEVER have been able to get those off by...
• Re: another chain question
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 08:20:36 -0800
  ...They do absolutely no good > on > ice. > > A great solution is studded snow tires on all 4 wheels because studs do > help > on ice...
• Re: [WetWesties] How do Vanagons do in the snow?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 19:16:56 -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: 1986 Westfalia with 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:44:30 -0400
  ...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: Oil in Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 12:54:36 -0800
  ...it does stress out the head studs/nuts/head sealing for sure when that happens. just consider your choices.. Run it as is..... ..not...
• Re: First Time Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 11:56:28 -0800
  ...Saw the drum move > slghtly towards the ends of the studs. > > Now what?? I know I must back off the brake adjuster, but I...
• Porsche 911 Powered Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:04:12 -0700
  ...77.0 hp at the wheels Project Vanagon with 3.2 liter Porsche 911 engine - just broken-in: 196.8 hp @ wheels GPS Verified...
• Re: 1986 Westfalia with 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:15:04 -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: Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 3 Jan 2009 12:55:14 -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: Quick question: Removing the passenger expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:47:11 -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: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 00:23:26 -0400
  ...I did the job with engine in van and wheels on ground. I was parked on dirt so digging shallow trenches below the heads...
• Re: 88GL Tranny Swap - from manual to automatic
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:31:50 -0700
  ...flywheel to torque converter driveplate. > > need to swap lower engine mounting studs in block. > > > > need to run back up light wires up front to...
• Re: another chain question
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 08:24:17 -0800
  ...They do absolutely no good >> on >> ice. >> >> A great solution is studded snow tires on all 4 wheels because studs do >> help >> on ice...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Mar 2015 08:08:37 -0700
  ...It's just that the gerbils > running the wheel have died of heat stroke! > > John > On Mar 19, 2015 9:57 PM, "Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Internet Usage on the Road - Verizon Billing Caution
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 06:06:16 -0800
  ...blinking valve caps, 10"wide 16" wheels that won't fit, long black shiny well-lubricated studs from the wilds of sanfran, we find...
• Re: Denver U-Pull-It Gigantic Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:39:45 +0000
  ...Someone wanted rear wheel studs the other day, those are obviously still there. The pop top spring bar if not the whole fiberglass top...
• Re: winter driving to Spokane
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:05:29 -0800
  ...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: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 3 Jan 2020 17:54:55 -0800
  ...use longer studs/bolts. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> >> https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FUltra-402S-%D0%A1ustom-Wheel-pattern%2Fdp...
• Re: Unusual vibration while accelerating
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 14:13:30 -0700
  ...lower engine mounting studs ......I've seen one of those broken , though rarely. 5. CV joints ....easily can cause vibes if they're very...
• Re: Disc brake setup, info finally!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:37:07 -0700
  ...Please be advised that longer wheel studs/bolts may become necessary and that your wheel arches might need modifications. A kit for 4WDs 16...