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Re: rear brake adjusting
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Sun, 7 Oct 2001 09:03:48 -0700
...the > monster nut on the axle, and then pulling off the hub with the drum via the > puller that uses the lug bolts. But...
Re: There's a New Wheel in Town... Almost
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:00:20 -0700
...Price will be somewhere in the $120/each range and comes with lug nuts & bolts. If anyone is interested, let me know. Cheers, Jeff...
Re: Question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:09:03 -0400
When you lost the tire was the cause the lug nuts coming off or the axle nut coming off? I ask as the latter...
Re: Accessing Rear Brake Lines above Syncro Transmission
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sat, 10 Sep 2005 02:08:16 EDT
...2/ Snatch the forward engine case lifting lug and hang it from a beam across the engine bay by means of a very long...
Re: Retractable luggage cover
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Tue, 2 May 2000 16:40:56 -0500
...253 867 769 blind for luggage boot (satin black, satin brown) 253 867 777 channel left (satin black, satin brown) 253 867 778 channel...
Re: Putting on tires: three hands
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:37:48 -0700
...http://t3technique.com/lug-nuts-studs-and-bolts/2wd-front-conversion-studs/ I did business with him & would do so again. The studs are...
Re: Alloy Wheels for sale
Historical mailing list - Erik O
Fri, 18 Jul 1997 08:32:20 -0400
...the small hub caps in the center and the special lugs and > nuts. the wheels are located in Los Angeles but UPS can ship...
Re: interchangeable parts?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 17 Oct 2002 16:59:51 -0500
...Lots of Lug Nuts, Lots of tie rod ends, CV joints and boots etc. I'm not very knowlegable about the "parts also fit...
Westfalia Pop-Top Screws
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 23:01:36 -0700
...No, they aren't metric, but the nut size of 1/4" is like 11 mm. I wasn't about to pay $1.25...
Re: questions...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 May 1996 23:01:04 -0400
...drums? There are two bolts threaded into the >drums in between lug nuts, are these for removal, i.e., turn bolts in and drum...
Re: Strategy for stuck lug nuts on Vanagon wheels
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 5 Oct 2019 12:51:10 +0000
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Re: syncro speedo cable
Historical mailing list - Anders Lundin
Mon, 15 Sep 2003 08:04:43 +0200
...is it located somewhere else on syncros? i noticed the rotors are different, front lug nuts are different, so must the speedo cable be...
Re: 1988 GL - FW Bearings: How tight is tight - How loose is loose - How Hot is hot?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 7 Apr 2013 09:34:43 -0700
...not taking that ribbon off until after I torqued down the lug nuts.... Don Hanson On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 9:04 AM...
Re: Cdn source for Michelin Agilis
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Mon, 19 Sep 2005 22:55:26 -0400
...Had a brief bad moment when I > got to the 5th lug nut which was not the stock 19mm. My wife asked me what...
Re: Rear Drums wont come off.
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Jul 1994 06:40:54 -0400
...lug studs and give it 10 minutes to work its magic. IF you want a sure fire solution - assemble tools, remove 46mm wheel nut...
Re: Question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:22:52 -0700
...Question and parts request. > When you lost the tire was the cause the lug nuts coming off or the axle > nut > coming off? I...
Re: drum brake adjustment
Historical mailing list
Tue, 7 May 1996 23:56:29 -0500
...The nut slowly turned to almost the exact index marks that I had marked on the nut and spindle before removal!! The cotter pin...
Re: Slight VW Content - Most versatile torque wrench?
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:51:13 -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: Slight VW Content - Most versatile torque wrench?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:13:18 -0500
I keep two, a 3/8" drive and a 1/2" drive because there are times you need both, like lug nuts which take...
Re: Rain Gutter Rack Clamps. Vanagon Specific Size and Shape?
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Fri, 3 Jun 2011 07:41:11 -0400
...Nyloc nuts or equal used on U bolts of course. > > Neil. > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > > http://groups...
Re: Will the wheel fall off?
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 1 May 2006 07:26:25 -0700
...and can only get about six turns out of the rear lug nuts. Which doesnt seem like enough thread to hold on the wheel...
audi turbo rims for 82 westy what tire size and adapters
Historical mailing list - gatorxray
Sun, 21 Oct 2001 10:16:28 -0700
...Where to buy these spacers and lug nuts? Thanks in advance gatorxray@netzero.net mike san diego ---------------------------------------------------- Sign Up for NetZero Platinum Today Only...
Re: luggage rack drainage? water goes where?
Historical mailing list - Dick & Janette Smith
Mon, 20 Sep 1999 10:47:09 -0400
...When I did I took off the luggage rack and the metal roof under the rack is the top of the standard vanagon. There...
FS- Alloy Wheels,Bumper,Lights &Grill
Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
Mon, 7 Jun 1999 12:54:44 EDT
...I am using my old lug nuts and center caps, so they will not be included. I am asking $600.00 for all (plus...
Re: Strange Idle
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Mon, 15 Dec 2003 13:25:17 -0500
...i had an 8 >ohm resistance between the wire and lug on the engine side of the driver >side braided ground strap on our...
Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:33:53 -0700
...something to specs....Depending on the parts connected by the torqued nuts, bolts, studs, whatever....they should often times not be taken right to...
Re: Sears disaster - Steve's solution
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Fri, 25 May 2001 14:01:04 -0400
...not after they scratched all 4 alloys doing an alignment and ruined most of my $13 lug nuts. Now, I take 4 wheels into...
Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 8 May 2016 11:04:13 -0700
...You will also not chance destroying a lug or hitting > the wheel with the hammer. You will be able to properly torque the nut...
Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves-thoughts for all bolted connections.
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Tue, 10 May 2011 21:23:05 -0500
Thanks Dennis, I have all my old case nuts, washers, and through-bolts soaking in naptha, I ordered a bag of type 1 case...
Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous! (long)
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Thu, 26 Mar 1998 11:06:12 -0500
...there is NOTHING unsafe about running audi turbo > or mercedes wheels on your vanagon if you use the proper lug nuts. these are > the...
Re: Mangeled lug nuts (slight rambeling)
Historical mailing list - Sean Cole
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 15:24:48 PST
I busted a triple flat on broken glass outside of Aspen last summer. I got two of the wheels off and brought them to...
Re: #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:37:57 -0700
...http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/image/133231216 Even though I soldered the lug on, vibration and time would likely crack the solder. I do...
How To Replace Power Steering Rack (re-send)
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:15:47 -0400
...Remove the wheels (it may help to break the lug nuts prior to jacking up the front end). Remove the spare tire as well...
Re: Rear-end squeaking
Historical mailing list - Michael W Peterson
Mon, 6 Nov 2006 16:25:52 -0600
...I had no noise as you tell.You say a > tire blew out? Are your lug nuts tight? >
Instrument lighting, fan switch replacement
Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
Thu, 10 Jul 1997 10:05:19 -0500 (EDT)
...There is one of the original, alloy-wheel-look caps with the VW black center emblem and five fake black lug nuts. Does anyone...
Re: Rain Gutter Rack Clamps. Vanagon Specific Size and Shape?
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 18:13:09 -0700
...Nyloc nuts or equal used on U bolts of course. > > Neil. > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > > http://groups...
Re: Reasonable cost alloy wheel option
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Mon, 21 Nov 2016 19:28:19 +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...
Re: Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
Historical mailing list - Erik Lundberg
Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:08:38 -0800
...On a safety note, check to make certain you have the proper lug nuts. Often times the wrong ones are used and this could...
Re: Rear End Rumble
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Thu, 1 Sep 2011 21:49:26 -0600
...I guess I'd also want to check to see that the lug nuts are secure. Have you checked to see if your engine...
Re: Putting on tires: three hands
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:58:23 -0700
...vwrobb@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > That can be changed. > > http://t3technique.com/lug-nuts-studs-and-bolts/2wd-front-conversion-studs/ > > I did business with...
Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (continued)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 8 Mar 2011 12:47:02 -0800
...Maybe you were > expecting 1.75 mm thread pitch on a bolt that size? > > I believe the lug bolts/nuts are same 1.5...
Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:54:33 -0800
...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: Hex Wrenches
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 25 Dec 1999 08:11:51 -0800
...about the >only time you'll need/want the 1/2-drive wrench and sockets is >for suspension and the wheel lug nuts/bolts...
Re: 2wd front stud conversion
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sun, 7 Jun 2009 07:24:17 -0700
...I have been using long H&R lug bolts, but the larger wheels and tires are difficult to get centered an attached. I took...
Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves-thoughts for all bolted connections.
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Tue, 10 May 2011 21:38:53 -0500
...In order for these bolted >> connections to work the nut and if used washers need to be matched. The >> nut >> has to be strong...
SA Big Brakes
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 11:51:43 -0600
...1) The steel wheels should work, right? 2) Will I have to use different lug nuts to properly mount the steel wheels? TIA, Bruce...
Torque wrenches - - was Question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:24:41 -0800
...I know for many > > "bolts" there are "standard" torques, but I wouldn't think that would > > apply to lug bolts/nuts. Those values are...
Re: Alloy Wheels
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Mar 1997 18:23:21 PST
...resemble the FACTORY VW ALLOY WHEEL BUILT FOR THE VANS,the lug nuts are not safely mountable as they do not fit the concave...
Re: Want to paint camper roof
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 15 May 2002 09:06:44 -0700
...nuts, and washers-- > And how about them aluminum frames? > Every component on that semi is held to that frame with mid steel nuts, > bolts...
Top 14 signs your mechanic is losing it...
Historical mailing list - Pfunky
Sat, 18 Apr 1998 07:15:28 EDT
...6> Giggles uncontrollably whenever anyone says, "lug nuts." 5> "Heh heh, he said 'dipstick'. Heh heh, heh heh." 4> Replaces diagnostic computer with Magic...
Re: tool source
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 19:15:46 -0600
Sounds like a regular lug nut thread chaser would work. Stan Wilder On Fri, 4 Jan 2002 10:25:49 -0800 Allan Bagley <allanb...
Re: Vanagon Alloy wheels $300
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 5 Jun 2012 16:40:06 -0500
...this list) a >> while back, but they included caps and proper lug nuts/bolts. The tires >> even had decent tread left, but the sidewalls...
Re: extra jack?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Apr 95 12:53:12 EDT
...the OEM Bilstein jacks used to 7?' with the nut you turned by your lug wrench were much much stronger than the one that...
Removing interior side trim in the luggage bay
Historical mailing list - Pavneet Arora
Fri, 10 Oct 1997 09:50:58 -0400
...couple of brackets to the trim panel using stove bolts and nuts which I want to remove)? Bentley seems to hint that the rear...
Re: projeckzwo wheels coming
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Thu, 2 Mar 2000 07:22:37 -0500
...Was also told that >nut/lug set is included in the package. Can't beat that. They have a >.20MM offset. My only concern...
Re: Larger wheels and spare holder
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:51:50 -0400
...If you use steel wheels you will need to carry lug nuts (rear), bolts (front) to match. Dennis From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Seeking Good Vanagon Shop in Seattle
Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
Wed, 17 Jan 2001 10:35:36 -0800
...This list includes my Yakima bike rack, the center pieces to my alloys, a helicoil for my oil drain, 5 lug nuts and a...
Re: Putting on tires: three hands
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:40:18 -0400
...mcneely ---- Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > That can be changed. > http://t3technique.com/lug-nuts-studs-and-bolts/2wd-front-conversion-s > tuds/ I...
Top 14 Signs Your VW Mechanic is Losing It
Historical mailing list - William Ward
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 08:53:36 -0500
...6> Giggles uncontrollably whenever anyone says, "lug nuts." 5> "Heh heh, he said 'dipstick'. Heh heh, heh heh." 4> Replaces diagnostic computer with Magic...
Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (continued)
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 7 Mar 2011 20:10:36 -0500
...After > liberat applications of bolt-buster and wrist-crunching hammer blows > and 1/2 hour of back twisting contortions with a lug nut tool...