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• Re: '88 GL Muffler Change - a big PITB!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 00:39:39 -0400
  M15 is a really big bolt. Getting that 22mm wrench must have been fun! Maybe you mean you needed a 15mm wrench. That would...
• Re: Sealant on poptop bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 12:52:48 -0800
  Personally I would put those roof bolts right back in and not worry about them , there is more than enough sealant there to do...
• Re: TIICO oxy sensor, torque converter, and misc questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 09:23:56 -0600
  ...there wasn't a hole to put a bolt into. What I did was drill the hole (11.5 mm) all the way through...
• Liquid wrench OD and that stupid shock absorber
  Historical mailing list - Timothy D.F. Maddox
  Wed, 28 Jun 95 00:47:45 EDT
  ...The problem is the bottom bolt holding on the rear right shock. I got the nut off, it was a 17mm, but the bolt...
• 89 Bluestar muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:14:27 -0500
  ...I ground through the rivets and cut the lower piece shorter and then re attached it with number 10 nuts and bolts. Its much...
• Re: New Muffler, how hard is that?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 15:38:30 -0400
  Donald its not super hard other that all those seized bolts :(. take the exhaust off where it bolts to the two headers. that means...
• Re: Coolant Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:00:19 -0700
  ...I understand on later model busses > the bolt is actually a bleeder bolt in that it has a groove or a hole through > it...
• Re: Breaking exhaust port bolt loose, 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:21:21 -0400
  ...the bolt I am having trouble with is page 26.7 in > Bentleys Vanagon book. Upper right corner of picture, passenger side > front exhaust...
• Re: Syncro - tire question regarding flat - help
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:16:39 -0700
  ...I could hang off my driveshaft with all the bolts undone and hammering didn't seem like a good way to go as getting...
• Re: Help! installing new muffler - 1st time
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 20:54:03 PDT
  ...That's basically it! There are six bolts - four on the bottom and two on the top. You will probably have to remove the...
• Re: CV Joint Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 21:19:31 EDT
  ...All it takes is one stubborn bolt and an ill fitting Allen to ruin your day. My local VW dealer sells these things for...
• Re: That d**n bolt
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 10:43:37 -0500
  ...A quite hard 6" bolt goes >thru a 2" support mounted on the engine, there is an inch of free space (I >made a...
• syncro upgrade to 15 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 11:22:02 -0400
  ...anywho, i noticed that there needs to be some upgrading to the lug nuts or bolts. since the syncro has the bolts already in...
• Re: Spare-tire Pan Bolt Spec
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:53:47 -0700
  ...I seem to re-call someone saying that the bolt is the same as the wheel stud. ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Goff" <THX0001@AOL...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 18 May 2008 18:48:29 -0500
  ...the replacement tin is to not attach it at the exhaust. Bolt it to the crankcase and wire tie the exhaust end to something...
• Re: Thermostat Housing Bolts
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 10:50:27 EDT
  In a message dated 10/3/03 7:30:53 AM, winniethepooh@ATTGLOBAL.NET writes: << Does anyone know the size of these 4 bolts...
• pictures 60 years meeting in Hannover Germany
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:12:36 +0200
  ...http://boltze.dyndns.org/web/60_Jahre_VW_Bulli_Hannover_05_10_2007/ Regards Christoph Boltze 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany
• Re: Fwd: Boston Bob on Connecting Rod Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 16:46:28 -0700
  ...The longer stroke 2.1 cranks in combination with the >1.9 rod bolts can but do not always hit the camshaft >The 2...
• Re: Exaust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 05:56:46 EST
  ...If the nuts and bolts break off the best way is drop the engine. Then remove the remaining bolts & studs the best way you...
• Re: Transaxel tool
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 11:35:37 -0600
  Use a short bolt with a 17 mm head, a extra nut run all the way down, trim the excess bolt and weld the...
• Re: Clunking front end noise
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 12:15:12 -0700
  ...I had a slight clunking (maybe a clinking noise though) that was caused by one of the carrier bolts not allowing the caliper to...
• Re: washer spacers 15" wheels bolt drum
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 01:52:34 +0200
  ...I'd rather remove the small bolts than put washers between the rim and drum. PerL 88 Syncro Arendal, Norway
• Diesel Vanagon Waterpump tip
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 17:35:44 -0500
  ...Next step thread in the two other bolts. Take out the guide pin bolt and reinstall from the front. I must have done this...
• Re: Bolt breakage on thermostat... what to do?? (WAS: Re: changing thermostat on 1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 11:09:55 -0500
  ...I had studs remaining from the broken bolts. I used mapp gas for many minutes on the stud and I got one out.The...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 3 Feb 2017 19:13:20 -0500
  ...There should only be clearance needed for the top through-bolt to clear the nut or bolt head.
• help removing aux air reg
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:36:08 -0500
  Is there a special "trick" to getting at the 10MM? bolts on the aux air reg brakt? A 10mm socket and flex extender just...
• Re: Loose as a Goose
  Historical mailing list
  12 Mar 1996 21:33:59 GMT
  So then, Mike "loose bolts" White stated: >Since this is my third time around at losing the main bolt, I've got >some big...
• Been There Done That Starter Removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 10:53:42 -0600
  ...Stan Wilder ------------------- The nut for the top starter bolt is inside the engine compartment right behind the throttle body 17mm I believe. The other...
• Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my- source for bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:55:09 -0600
  Do any list vendors have bolts (tri-square type) and washers new in kits at reasonable prices? I sometimes remove the cv's and...
• Re: 84 westy coolant leak - bolt?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 15 Jan 2005 11:09:11 -0500
  ...All 8 head bolt can leak, as the bolt by itself is a plug/stopper/cork.... On this picture: http://www.benplace.com/bjp...
• Re: Main Belt Pulley disconnect
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:58:43 -0700
  ...Wondering if anyone has anyone ever experienced this? > Last week it was axle bolts and this week engine pulley bolts...I'm certainly getting...
• clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:13:46 -0500
  ...Not even completely bolted in yet but soooo much better than "hanging on the hoist in the garage" stage I've been at for...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 18 May 2008 16:17:48 -0700
  ...At least on top bracket bolted on right, And it looks good, works good. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Walt Spak [mailto:b20swalt@city-net...
• Re: triple square axle bolts information for newbie
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:00:25 -0800
  you lucked out with that cheap socket trick, and .....it might have been the beating on of the socket that enabled to bolt to...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:15:44 -0400
  Apologies if mentioned, and Paul has likely have done this, but would he be wise to remove that bolt? If bolt installed in a...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:33:54 -0400
  ...Similar issue with alternator pivot bolt on diesels. And conversely if you don't tighten the nut sufficiently for the grade of bolt, the...
• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 11:32:47 -0700
  ...Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer > Thanks for the math. 59% I like the 18mm bolt,if I...
• Re: Back again needing more help to find out what size the bolts are that hold the pot top hinges to the top of the van
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 19 Jan 2017 22:58:45 -0700
  ...on the top of the Vanagon ready to bolt and now can not find the bolts that hold the hinges to the top of...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 14:43:45 -0700
  ...Cut the bolt shorter, drill a hole down the center of the bolt. Solder, braze, weld the small bolt to the gauge. Its not...
• Re: H&R Wheel Spacers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 22:40:00 -0700
  ...Passat 3B Bolt Center Bolt/Stud Thread Spacer Spacer Part Sug. Retail Pattern Bore Type Type Width Number 5/112 57.1 Bolt 14x1...
• Re: Diff. between 1991 Multivan and Carat?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 17:13:24 -0700
  ...Also the bumper bracket (that bolts into van frame) are different on metal and carbon-fiber bumpers. But they all bolt into the frame...
• Re: Steering wheel options
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 22:20:51 EDT
  ...yes, you can just "bolt on a mk1/early mk2 golf/jetta/scirocco steering wheel, but your horn may not work and your turn...
• help-gas tank straps
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 09 Jun 1996 11:03:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...There's nothing holding them in, or is there? I took off the two front bolts, and the rear bolt which holds each strap...
• stiff captains chairs.
  Historical mailing list
  10 Jun 97 11:26:00 -0700
  ...I took the bolts out completely and removed the swivel base, cleaned some gunk out, and put the bolts back in..to tight, no...
• Re: Block Heater
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 12:16:12 -0500
  ...It simply bolts onto the block using existing bolts and plugs into the wall. I'd imagine it could be used on an aircooled...
• Re: exhaust nuts and bolts
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 20:10:45 -0600
  ...I am soliciting advice from the group concerning the replacement of all bolts/nuts (metric 8-1.25 of various lengths) with stainless steel...
• NEW syncro starter removal question!
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 12:37:28 -0700
  ...Now Im trying to remove the upper mounting bolt on the starter (bently didnt seem to mention anything about this bolt.. there went another...
• Re: Thinner head bolt washers?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 09:41:54 -0400
  ...I could theoretically replace the one > bolt in question with a stud, but am not sure of the long-term wisdom > of such. I...
• Re: Stripped CV Joint Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 May 2005 12:23:07 -0400
  ...Stripped CV Joint Bolt > One of the 12-point CV joint bolts on the transmission is > stripped. Can't > get a good hold on...
• Need Alloy wheels bolts
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 18:44:39 -0500
  Anyone has for sale 10 bolts and 2 lug nuts that fit the allowy wheels for the Vanagons. These are shaped different from the...
• Possible solution breaking alternator bolts
  Historical mailing list - Stadler Family
  Mon, 10 Sep 2001 11:38:07 -0400
  Hi all, Is it possible that your getting a lot of vibration from bad motor mounts ? Thus breaking bolts ect. Just a thought. Dave...
• Re: What torque for 2.1 rod nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:56:19 -0500
  ...Replacing with 1.9 type >> bolts should be considered a minimum fix, with the best choice being diesel >> rod bolts. The torque recomendations for...
• Re: Down and out in MD; now: Back in IL
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 17:30:38 EST
  ...A common practice of many non-VW shops is to reuse the head bolts and retorque them. Another practice is to bolt the head...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:43:15 -0400
  ...She took the flange from the old exhaust system and welded a bit of tubing in the bolt hole to serve as a drill...
• Re: installing a jumpseat in a westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 03:21:54 EST
  ...i used stainless steel bolts once you got the bolts run down tight - get some of that spray on undercoating in a can and...
• Re: machine shop recommendations (vancouver)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 21:26:58 -0800
  ...Rarely, the steel flange may be corroded ..like with holes in it, but normally ...just leave it bolted to the housing . Scott On 11...
• Re: funky split cone washer on front shock??? please help!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 07:49:48 -0400
  ...The nut and bolt requires a weird cone shaped split washer thingy that slides on the bolt before you put it through the lower...
• Re: flywheel bolts stuck
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 09:25:58 -0800
  ...I have the Autozone brand of "bolt-out" or whatever. The problem is, the bolts are inset in the flex plate without enough clearance...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 06:57:44 -0700
  ...Give up the carriage bolt and use a P.C. 10.9 bolt, nut and >> washer. Yes washers also come in differing grades. As...
• Re: rasumfrasum Starter bolt!: case closed
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 09:25:36 -0800
  Drew, I'll wager that I'm not the only one out there who didn't know about that pass-through bolt and who...