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Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 6 Nov 2015 20:03:48 -0500
...A 185 width tire especially with a large void ration for clearing snow won’t help without studs or chains. My recommendation was a...
Re: 84 Vanagon GL, SW Houston area
Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 21:34:43 -0500
...Included with the 84 GL is a pair of new brake rotors, new front wheel bearings, and components for the AC system. The engine...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 4 Jan 2020 10:41:07 -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: Location long
Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
Mon, 26 Oct 1998 12:01:11 -0600
...I wanted somthing larger with 4 wheel drive. I found the Vanagon on a chevy dealers lot, it had just been traded in, It...
Re: 1986 Westfalia with 16" tires
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 29 Sep 2013 19:04:20 -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: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 5 Jan 2020 10:56:59 -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 - Zach Hale
Wed, 6 Oct 2010 16:08:20 -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: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - David M
Sat, 4 Jan 2020 20:22:48 +0000
...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: lug nuts torque-
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:25:40 -0500
...Do any of you have nuts on studs, rather than bolts in holes? Just askin'............... . BTW, I have no trouble loosening the lugs with...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 5 Jan 2020 16:18:51 -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...
Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:12:37 +0000
...This drum will fit with 14 inch wheels. As the center is thicker I like to replace the studs with the 56mm even with...
Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:53:46 -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...
Coolant leak diagnosis tip
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:27:44 -0500
...brass fittings, fuel line fittings, wheel studs, snap rings, cotter pins, etc. While I'm waiting I count and do math and see that...
Re: 1.9 td swap into diesel Westy
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 17 May 1998 17:10:07 -0700
...The clutch that came with it can not be used, it is for a front wheel drive tranny. We are planning to use the...
Re: Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:04:02 +0000
...This drum will fit with 14 inch wheels. As the center is thicker I like to replace the studs with the 56mm even with...
Re: Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 23:37:24 -0600
...This drum will fit with 14 inch wheels. As the center is thicker I like to replace the studs with the 56mm even with...
Re: Denver U-Pull-It Gigantic Bumper
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Thu, 16 Nov 2006 21:37:59 +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: Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:35:15 -0700
...I have numerous stock stell 14 inch vanagon wheel rims for sale. I happened to acquire a set of Hakipaletta Winter tires with a...
Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:23:05 -0700
...I take off a vanagon wheel and it's been on there untouched for 10 years, and the studs or bolts are shiny dry...
Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Wed, 12 Mar 2014 21:15:17 -0500
...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: Removing stuck nuts and bolts e.g. Axle Nut
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:00:44 -0500
...I decided to change out my wheel bearings (front and back). Fronts are done and were pretty easy. Started the rears last night. -Ben...
Re: Coolant leak diagnosis tip
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:23:41 -0800
...brass fittings, fuel line fittings, wheel studs, snap rings, > cotter pins, etc. While I'm waiting I count and do math and see that...
Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 2 Oct 2010 15:08:28 -0700
...and of course no one has every put any anti-seize or form of light lube on the wheel studs usually ......so gotta do...
Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:25:13 -0400
...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: 84 Vanagon Question, runs hot...
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Fri, 24 Feb 1995 19:55:44 -0800 (PST)
...performance studs and nuts instead of the VW stretch bolts. Anyone else out there have ideas? Good luck, Greg. Mike <mjcatlin@wheel.dcn.davis...
Re: State Your Ages!
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter / Iowa City, Iowa
Sun, 9 May 2004 00:57:27 -0500
...It had 130,000 miles on it and an engine, that I later found out, wouldn't hold studs. The Bus, other than the...
87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:54:25 -0700
...i hear...good news ) new long studs in rear hubs with 8mm spacers so the rear wheels are out as far as fronts ( not...
Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:15:49 -0700
...I don't know if grease evaporates over time...but I've sure seen a LOT of front wheel brgs and CV joint boots...
Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:21:24 -0700
...And get sockets for the wheel >> nuts and studs and torque them to spec too! My Bentley is not handy or >> I'd >> look...
No Vanagon Content, yet
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:04:57 -0700
...WIRE WHEEL: Cleans paint off bolts and then throws them somewhere under the workbench with the speed of light . Also removes fingerprints and hard...
Re: Alternator vibration -
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sun, 14 Jun 2020 22:53:01 -0700
...Broken studs and the pounding out of the case face are also common. I > use P.C. 10 all metal locknuts for this job...
Re: WTB: Westy '80+
Historical mailing list - tony gould
Mon, 20 Nov 2000 10:09:01 -0800
...Of course, I did > not check mileage on those vans. > > Hope that helps. > > Ben > > PS: > Some Vanagons came with wheelchair lifts. However, > it's...
A little something for Robb Lightfoot.
Historical mailing list
Fri, 05 May 1995 21:24:04 +0600
...5JK x 14) with > smaller offset amount; wheels attached with lugs and nuts (instead > of studs); flat hubcaps introduced > > >1972 Chassis Number 212-2000...
Re: last minute checks
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:02:08 -0700
...hand winch and rope, shovel Tools; 3/4 inch drive breaker and socket for the rear wheel nuts 1/2 breaker and 19mm socket...
Re: Syncro fool sender ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:06:42 -0700
...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: Subject: Warning! Do not use... (Stainless Exhaust Fasteners)
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:40:40 -0800
I too, live in New England and have worked on many vans with studs and bolts so rusted it took way longer to remove...
Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
Historical mailing list - Paul
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:58:12 -0700
...i hear...good > news ) > > new long studs in rear hubs with 8mm spacers so the rear wheels are > out as far as fronts ( not...
Re: Preparing steering knuckles or spindles
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 8 Dec 2019 14:50:55 -0500
...The hub kit adds the hubs, studs, bearings and seals. Ball joints are not included and normally not part of a brake upgrade. As...
Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:18:03 -0500
...studs, whatever....they > should often times not be taken right to the specified torque, all in one > tightening. When I do alloy wheels up...
DaBoat 2-liter update - bad heads :(
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sat, 4 Nov 1995 13:23:26 -0800 (PST)
...Two of the exhaust studs came out (BIG suprise) and one of them was a 10mm stud, indicating that this was not the first...
Re: 85 GL 1.9L Engine Rebuild Qs?
Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
Sun, 22 Sep 2002 16:52:55 -0400
...This is also a good time to check the head studs. You don't want to snap one off after you've covered the...
Re: Snow Traction Devices?
Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
Thu, 21 Nov 1996 21:11:39 -0800 (PST)
...the clear ice that you can't scratch with a coin) (studs help here too). And the cable chains are so easy to put...
Re: Oil & cyl temp guage install
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Fri, 3 Jul 1998 10:26:26 -0500
...My solution was to bolt it to one of the exhaust manifold studs for #3 under the head. Yes, this will give a hotter...
Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 05:40:44 -0700
...i hear...good > > news ) > > > > new long studs in rear hubs with 8mm spacers so the rear wheels are > > out as far as fronts ( not...
Re: Vanagon carrying capacity impresses
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Wed, 5 Mar 2003 19:03:58 -0500
...I would estimate that the total payload weighed in at 1250 Lbs! I have hauled some drywall and framing studs in the Crew, but...
Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:06:48 -0700
...i hear...good >>> news ) >>> >>> new long studs in rear hubs with 8mm spacers so the rear wheels are >>> out as far as fronts ( not...
Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:28:39 -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: removing rear axle nut
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:53:16 -0600
...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: second newby question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:24:28 -0700
...could use fancier wheels and tires .. there's an upgrade that people spend a grand on all the time .. but in general.. a 10K...
Re: A question of ORDER
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 6 Jan 2011 13:28:26 -0800
...That's as fundamental as taking the wheels off to work on the brakes. I'm sure you know ...or I would sure hope...
Re: Coolant leak diagnosis tip
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:02:32 -0800
...brass fittings, fuel line fittings, wheel studs, snap rings, > cotter pins, etc. While I'm waiting I count and do math and see that...
Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:18:10 -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...
FW: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 7 Feb 2021 17:33:24 +0000
...Of course not knowing about torque wrenches and other needed skills loose heads and pulled studs occurred so I did get some practice over...
Factory Tools List Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
...tube?; 94.3 Suspension VW421, 38, TRANS; ENGINE VW426, 13, Press wheel studs in and out PRESS Tools VW428a, 148, install circlip Engine VW432...
Re: Why do you like your Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
Sun, 22 Apr 2001 16:30:01 EDT
...Now, one of her front wheel bearings died. So, I ordered all new brakes, calipers, bearings and cabling for her. Some ill-repaired rust...
Re: FW: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 7 Feb 2021 20:25:00 -0800
...Of course not knowing about torque > wrenches and other needed skills loose heads and pulled studs occurred so I > did get some practice over...
Re: Vanagon handling.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 12:34:10 -0500
...Outer wheel bearings are bigger on the later models. Springs will swap. Rack and pinion will swap, using old 80 spindles. I think I...
Re: Coolant leak diagnosis tip - what an old timey FLAPS is like
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:51:35 -0800
...brass fittings, fuel line fittings, wheel studs, snap rings, cotter pins, etc. While I'm waiting I count and do math and see that...
Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:56:49 -0500
...They also don't have head bolts, but reusable head studs with head nuts that have a low torque value. Only upon engine warm...
Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
Historical mailing list - Annie
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:28:25 -0700
...i hear...good > >>> news ) > >>> > >>> new long studs in rear hubs with 8mm spacers so the rear wheels are > >>> out as far as fronts ( not...