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• Michelin Roadside Emergency Kit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:27:19 -0500
  ...or both as well as white light, folding triangle reflector, screwdriver, lug nut wrench, first aid kit, and more. Really nice - keeps things organized...
• Re: Rear Drum removal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 6 May 1998 15:41:04 -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: Tire Carriers Again
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 15:12:44 -0700
  ...There's been some discussion lately about the pattern of the lug nuts > on vanagon wheels. Would a vanagon spare tire fit on a...
• front suspension problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:02:17 -0400
  ...The lug nuts are properly tightened, and the wheel spins freely. The driver's side front wheel does not exhibit this problem: there is...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 06:57:08 -0500
  ...I know you can do it one at a time, and pull them into >> place by cranking down on a lug nut, but thats...
• Re: a proud new 83 owner
  Historical mailing list - lbart
  Mon, 12 May 1997 11:00:14 -0400
  ...Buses have rotors with studs for lug nuts while Vanagons have lug bolts that thread into holes in the rotor. I don't know...
• Re: Tires again! Please help!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 21:16:25 -0400
  ...luggage and 12 pairs of skis(1 snowboard) for 1800 miles in December San Diego to Banff(yes I am a liitle NUTS)........Whew...
• Re: Dressing Up a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 19:12:21 -0500
  ...Lug nuts run another $40 per wheel. The dealer is Campbell Nelson VW, used parts department, phone 206.778.1131. Used alloys are very...
• Re: Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 13:59:29 -0800
  ...They are a direct fit for the Vanagon and even come with lug bolts and nuts. I'm not sure about price yet (waiting...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
  ...group item >Locking lug nuts *** maybe, but they don't sell vanagons there so what use at the wheels to anyone? >Baling wire *** yes...
• Re: Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:27:41 -0400
  ...Anti-Seize on the > taper of a lug nut! > > CV joints man I have seen my share of those come loose. This is > acritical...
• Re: Warped Brake rotors?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 12:08:39 -0700
  ...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: Mercedes Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Bob Kelly
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 12:21:31 -0700
  ...6x14, 215/75/14, Syncro > > Care must be taken to have lug nuts and bolts with the proper taper and > fit. Some people consider...
• MSW Type 15 16" wheels question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:15:01 -0700
  ...We still need new, longer studs (rear) and lug bolts (front) with conical seats all around. The stock steel wheels use the spherical seats...
• Re: 15 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 22:57:33 +1200
  ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 Caravelle (currently SVX engine waiting for a trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 23:54:53 +1300
  ...over the rear window and some type of spoiler for the >luggage rack (or a canvas cover) would make any improvements? I think a...
• Re: Will the wheel fall off?
  Historical mailing list - feller
  Tue, 2 May 2006 00:12:46 -0400
  ...and can only get about six turns out of the rear lug nuts. Which doesnt seem like enough thread to hold on the wheel...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 11:46:54 -0500
  ...Why not extend that fulcrum forward over the luggage rack and then use a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder or a remote-powered scissor lift...
• Re: Heater pipe and a question on mods to it
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:51:25 -0500
  ...Used a Vanagon lug nut for the 14x1.5 threads on my 150C VDO sender and did the same radius job on it. Took...
• Re: Air tools for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 29 Dec 2016 18:08:39 -0500
  ...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: spare tire tray (was nut)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:43:16 -0700
  ...Just use a lug wrench, or 19mm socket > on a ratchet, and do it from above. You'll need to feel around a bit...
• Re: Loaded van broken into
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 11:58:28 +1200
  ...Sufboard gone, skateboards gone, knee pads gone, luggage >gone, and a $180 window to be replaced. The saddest thing of all was hearing >him...
• Re: Wanted: Westy Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:32:54 -0500
  ...Do you have the correct lug nuts/bolts? Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Matthew...
• Re: hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 15:55:03 -0600
  ...hubcaps" cover > only the center portion of the wheel, where the lug nuts/bolts are. > The big things (now usually plastic) that cover the...
• Re: Service Outlet Gaskets / upgrade? / replace?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:19:50 -0400
  ...Like lug nuts,these need to be tightened in stages. Doing one all at once ,then going to the other creats stress in the...
• Re: last minute checks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:02:08 -0700
  ...the rear wheel nuts 1/2 breaker and 19mm socket for the lug nuts magnetic pick-up tool for pulling nuts out of manifolds...
• Re: Spare 15 or 16" tire solutions?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 18:07:23 -0700
  ...With the Mercedes wheels on Dixie I carry 5 spare lug bolts for if I have a front go flat and 5 lug nuts...
• Re: Westfalia Owners Web Site
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Dec 96 09:22:51 -0800
  ...Regards, Vince "Trying to find time to take another whack at those lug nuts" ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Westfalia Owners Web Site Author: Non-HP...
• FS: used Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 19:32:07 -0400
  ...Good (used) condition, includes 3 center caps (4th avail from VW, or me, for about $9 new) but no lug nuts/bolts. (You will...
• New 15" wheels and tires for OTTO!
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 01:30:45 -0400
  ...They also use the factory alloy wheel nuts, and don't require a longer length wheel lug. For tires, I purchased the Bridgestone Dueler...
• Re: Wheels
  Historical mailing list - -------------------------
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 19:27:11 -0500
  ...a direct fit for the Vanagon and even come with lug bolts and nuts. >I'm not sure about price yet (waiting for final...
• Re: Audi Rims...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 17:46:45 -0700
  ...If you get the wheels, be sure to get the lug bolts with them, to use on the front of your van.(unless yours...
• Re: Mercedes Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 18:33:44 +0200
  ...6x14, 215/75/14, Syncro > > Care must be taken to have lug nuts and bolts with the proper taper and > fit. Some people consider...
• Re: lug nuts--broke a socket--socket strength investigations...
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 17:55:42 -0400
  ...that has got to be 1100+ ft-lbs, and amazingly every nut came off, no broken studs. 3/4" is simply a difference in...
• Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 17:33:45 EDT
  Hi All, I also understand that No Lube of any kind should be used on lug nuts & bolts? thanks, John C... In a message...
• Wheels another option
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 5 Apr 2014 06:59:19 -0700
  ...I see lots of posts about how to make other vehicle wheels fit properly on Vanagons...Adapters, spacers, changed lug nuts, enlarged center bores...
• Re: Stupid Question of the Day - Brake Drums?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 21:28:40 -0600
  ...Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:58:21 -0800 > >No, do not remove the big nut...it will not help. > >Take a good sized sledge...
• Re: Cdn source for Michelin Agilis
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 19 Sep 2005 20:47:07 -0700
  ...Had a brief bad moment when > I > got to the 5th lug nut which was not the stock 19mm. My wife asked me what...
• careful removing drums! was drums scraping backing plate
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 13:58:34 -0500
  ...Any ideas on this? The axle nut is properly torqued to 258 ft-lbs and the lug nuts are also properly torqued. Jake, the...
• Holiday to USA from UK
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Foley
  Wed, 19 Jul 95 12:01:26 PDT
  ...He is also an aircooled nut (but has no van!= ). He'll be staying for six weeks in the San Jose/San Francisco/Cupertino...
• FS: ONE Carat Alloy Rim with MXL tire
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 19:13:35 -0700
  ...But, I do have the 5 chrome lug nuts that I will throw in with this tire/rim. I would like to get $125...
• Re: Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
  Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:19:53 -0800
  ...You'll need the 22mm ball seat lug nut. The stock alloys and many aftermarket alloys use the tapered seat, and the stock steelies...
• Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims
  Historical mailing list - Christopher
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:17:44 -0800
  ...seats to tapers so I could have access to more lug bolts and nuts. Front got spacers and they are working very well for...
• Re: 50 worst cars, and the vanagon isn't one of them
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:00:49 +1200
  ...With (excessive amounts of) luggage for all. Try that in any so-called "minivan" wagon. Carried 16 adults once in a 30hp 62 Split...
• Mystery Machine
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  12 Jun 1996 09:51:37 -0700
  ...clip and pins, and wheel, and wheel lugs, remove stand 8) lower vehicle, torque lug nuts, replace wheel cover, and repeat process on other...
• Re: Warped Brake rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 08:04:40 -0500
  ...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: FS: SA wheels 6.5Jx15 ET 30
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 13:22:00 -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...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:05:36 -0800
  ...they also say on page 42.2 that the lug nuts are supposed to be 133 lbs ! ( like the short cheesy stock lug nut...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:57:01 -0500
  ...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: Audi 5000T wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 22:38:14 -0700
  ...need to know before jumping on > these? Spacers? Center hole size? Lug nuts/bolts? > The price is right, I get all 4 wheels with...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY part 2
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 9 Mar 2015 13:29:15 -0700
  ...At a minimum remove the wiper shaft cover nuts as well so you can get a proper mask. You can turn a mediocre paint...
• Re: rear wheel/axel clunk
  Historical mailing list - Dan Landry
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 09:49:38 ADT
  ...The lug nuts all looked good and tight. I couldn't move, twist or "rattle" the wheel in any way. I've looked in...
• Re: Basic question - poptop seals
  Historical mailing list - Janette & Dick Smith
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 10:10:29 -0400
  ...luggage carrier and clean under it as I was surprised at the amount of stuff that had accumulated. Be careful with the nuts at...
• Re: EV oil change (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 3 May 96 23:30:05 EDT
  ...FI'ed Westy > > Yeah, and you guys should have seen that lug wrench when he was done! It was (and I say was!) one...
• Re: Air tools for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - David
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:12:31 +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...
• questions...
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  15 May 96 20:25:04 EDT
  ...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: Mount Hi Lift jack in luggage rack?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 18:17:00 -0700
  ...Is there be some kind of lockwasher or locknut keeping that hold-down nut from working itself loose? -- Rocky J Squirrel On Tue, 2011...
• Re: Time Travel - Friday
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 13:38:38 -0700
  ...300SL with Rudge wheels, fitted luggage, in Polaris Silver for 12000USD in 1971. We thought he was totally nuts. Price it today...scary. 1976...
• Re: Vanagon Alloy wheels $300
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 21:44:08 -0700
  one factor is, do they come with the alloy wheel lug nuts and mounting bolts, and center caps ? And what condition are they in...
• Re: 15" wheel options
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 4 Mar 2018 15:39:46 +0000
  ...Splint tuner nuts/bolts are easiest for install. Stock alloy lugs will work but you need a thin wall socket. There is also a...