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• 1985 Vanagon - Extracting its case studs/inserts
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:11:52 -0400
  RE: Correct tool for this job? I've got a broken stud, left side top (2nd from rearmost/flywheel end of case). Cannot remove...
• Exhaust stud replacement on heads
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:15:26 -0500
  ...I have been searching the archives, but have not found any repair advice on replacing the exhaust studs on the waterleaker heads. we need...
• Re: A Little Help with Rims
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 19 May 2011 00:53:55 -0700
  ...You also need to have the lugholes machined to accept 14mm bolts and studs. The upside is you can have the lugholes countersunk to...
• Re: ALWAYS CARRY A SPARE ALT. BELT!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 00:42:42 -0500
  ...The uneven temps at the tops of the heads are now stretching the studs and hot spots are forming on the heads and pistons...
• Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 01:27:52 -0800
  ...I've never heard this mentioned and didn't find anything in the >archives. > >I know the head studs are in the cooolant jacket...
• Re: Window Crank Door Speaker Handle "FIX"?
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:26:07 -0700
  ...required -- they are apparently made of platinum and titanium with diamond studs. On 12/31/2012 7:11 AM, Jonce Fancher wrote: Many of...
• Re: [NVC]-Friday Subject: Howto Locite question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:35:51 -0400
  ...I haven't dared look at the studs -- I don't want to know. Yet. Yours, David
• Re: My First Brake Job Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 17:18:42 EDT
  ...There are two hex bolts on outer face of drum (in the same plane as wheel studs) - those come off? >> remove those 2 bolts...
• Re: incomplete seat swivels on Ebay
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 09:46:26 EDT
  ...welded to the seat pedestals w/ the embossed circular track and studs. folks, if youre gonna take these swivals out of a junkled westy...
• Re: Need source for longer wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 17:50:53 -0400
  FastForward advertises them on their site, about two-thirds of the way down this page: http://www.fastforward.ca/SyncroSuspension/default.htm I haven...
• Exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:42:33 -0400
  I have just replaced the intermediate pipe on my Westy and the stress of removing the old one has caused a crack in a...
• Re: Open Letter to GEX
  Historical mailing list - Grotz, Kurt
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 11:30:14 -0400
  ...Then, when the studs sheared off with little effort, I realized that it was going to be a long night. The good part is...
• Re: '90 Vanagon alternator bracket problem
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 19:29:26 -0600
  ...The service manual notes that the studs are prone to breaking if the nuts get loose, also, the new bracket is different to accept...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 22:57:12 -0400
  ...During an over heat situation the head studs can stretch enough to let the heads float off the cylinders and that will cause leakage...
• Re: 16 and 17 inch wheels.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Dec 2014 12:08:19 -0500
  ...http://www.t3technique.com/lug-nuts-studs-and-bolts/lug-bolts/carat-lug-kit.html will need thin wall 19mm socket. http://www.ezaccessory...
• Pre 85 slider door inside rear handle mounting stud.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 27 May 2024 18:39:56 -0700
  Seems that Jim Arnott and Mike pollard collaborated to measure up the studs that goes in the rear of the slider door on early...
• Re: Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:01:41 -0700
  ...of 14" VW alloy wheels along with this rig, but no > studs/nuts or center caps. Any ideas where I can get these? Are...
• Re: Super-technical question
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sat, 5 Oct 1996 23:55:17 -0400 (EDT)
  On Sat, 5 Oct 1996 j.ettorre@utoronto.ca wrote: > Does anyone know what type of steel is used in the WB head studs...
• Re: Exhaust cylinder studs & threadlock
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:20:52 -0300
  I got a chuckle out of the toothpaste engine cleaner idea too. My wife thinks I'm a little crazy with the things I...
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:07:44 -0800
  ...Prepare to break the studs if the nut splitter doesn't work. Jim On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 5:46 PM, David Marshall...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:13:06 -0800
  ...Even worse the Bentley shows that there are supposed to be 2 studs > that the bracket mounts on with 2 nuts! Hey, I got...
• Re: DIESEL exhaust question
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 10:00:34 -0500
  ...The hardest part of installing the muffler, for me, is getting the pipe and the studs all lined up at the same time so...
• Re: Anti-seize [WAS Re: Water Pump Replacement]
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:58:53 -0700
  Just the exhaust nuts Mike, to prevent heat-cycle bonding with the steel studs. On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 10:01 AM, Rocket...
• Re: propane copper tubing 3/8" type K , rigid or soft
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:44:12 -0600
  ...on both sides That is correct & the Rear Pair of Mounting Studs are Already there just waiting Patiently ~ Also there are a couple of...
• Re: Engine Cooling Fan
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 6 Aug 2013 18:32:11 -0700
  ...The larger motor has 2 threaded studs for wires to attach, power and ground, held on by nuts. If you lower the spare tire...
• Another 2.1L nut/case question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Thu, 5 May 2011 11:11:43 -0500
  ...These were found on the studs at the front of the camshaft, and the rear of the crankshaft. Is this right? *http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: New Head Gasket Stud Kit From Raceware
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 20:23:44 +0500
  ...WOW!! very exciting, maybe the engine replacement thread is finished, :) what about the stuff that these studs are going to be threaded into? wouldn...
• steel/alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 12:01:34 -0400
  ...I called my local VW dealer this AM, parts guy said he couldn't see where I needed to change the rear studs (same...
• Re: How do you split the case?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 13:39:32 -0700
  The oil pump needs to come out too, since it bridges the studs in both halves. Mark roger sisler wrote: > Got this 1.9...
• Re: Tires (by one reviewer)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 16:12:04 +0000
  <I believe the studs are key for driving on ice. The noise does not bother me on dry roads! A small price to pay...
• exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Myers
  Sun, 18 May 2008 09:11:32 -0400
  Hey Folks I will be working replacing my pushrod tins soon as part of the oil pressure gauge installation. [ 1990 2.1] i do...
• Re: Vitrifrigo installation w/ storage
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:00:37 -0600
  ...this could be an entire Fryeday thread?> > Magazines, baby fud, extra wheel studs, fuses, or light bulbs?> copies of tire pressure/oil/ or other...
• Re: Removing Rusty Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:36:45 -0400
  ...I replaced the head studs with bolts too. John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad www.vanagonauts.com On Fri, Jul 2...
• Audi 16 spoke 'spider' rim
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 10:20:54 -0800
  ...a) rear studs too short b) small bolt head on brake drums intefering with flush installation. c) center hub needs boring in order to...
• Re: Taller tire size comparison, and a question...
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 00:05:38 -0700
  ...Also used Porsche studs. -- R.Feuerriegel 88 syncro (recently converted to 2.0L Audi)
• Re: [Fwd: [wetwesties] Winter Tires...] Oh no! Not again!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 15:05:09 -0800
  ...They do know their snow tires, but they are $250 each out the door at Discount tire (with studs). I don't know if...
• broken exhaust stud
  Historical mailing list - gbasey
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 17:27:03 -0500
  ...When removing my exhaust system I found that one of the exhaust studs was broken off. I have removed it and searched the bus...
• Re: Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 09:25:23 -0700
  ...Both have bolts on the end with the hose connection and studs on the opposite end. Admittedly a small sample, but both engines are...
• 1.9L rebuild questions
  Historical mailing list - Mattf
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 18:13:01 -0500
  ...Bentley recommends replacing any corroded head studs, is this critical ? Also what are the chances that I will damage the case in trying? 2...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 23:44:18 EDT
  ...of the holes are already there - threaded nuts - they just needs studs run into them.. chris ************** Looking for a car that's sporty, fun...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Noise
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:00:21 -0600
  ...In my experience, Hakkas are as sticky as new studs when the > road > gets 'icky.' > > Does Michelin still produce the LTX in 14"? Evidently...
• Re: Vanagon alloy wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:43:30 -0500
  ...Westy. >> He said when he tried to mount them the rear studs were too short. Is >> there a difference in stud length in alloy...
• Audi Turbo wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  01 Feb 97 03:42:01 EST
  ...The elongated rear studs give the lug nuts more thread to hold onto. and that's pretty much it. with the 15 inchers, you...
• Busted alternator brackets - the mystery
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:50:06 -0700
  ...Get a big file before installing the studs. Where did you get the studs? Most studs are property class 5, (grade 5.8)or...
• Re: propane copper tubing 3/8" type K , rigid or soft
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:11:08 -0500
  ...No problem, two of the studs are there and you need to add two more, there are two welded on nuts covered with sealant...
• Regarding steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 18:50:17 -0500
  ...The difference between 53mm and 30mm= 0.90551 inches between 53mm and 35mm= 0.70866 inches Those are some thick spacers and long studs...
• Subject: Steal Wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 17:54:34 -0500
  ...The difference between 53mm and 30mm= 0.90551 inches between 53mm and 35mm= 0.70866 inches Those are some thick spacers and long studs...
• Re: Exaust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 07:30:34 EST
  ...I bought it with the intention of being able to drill out those broken exhaust bolt/studs without removing the engine. I'm still...
• Re: Exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:48:51 -0400
  ...Exhaust studs > > > Can't remember if it was this list or another, but someone suggested >> to free a frozen nut, heat it up with...
• Re: Eurovan Steel Rim on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - quadrat
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:18:25 -0800
  ...Suggest using front studs so all nuts will match and to make room for spacers." I had to use longer studs in the rear...
• Re: Rims
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 17:19:50 -0800
  ...no spacers or longer studs needed etc. scott www.turbovans.com On 3/8/2012 4:19 PM, Jim McGuckin wrote: > Anyone got a...
• Re: exhaust head stud welded! to exhaust header flange
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:05:56 -0400
  ...My first thought is use Dremel cutoff wheel (with right-angle adapter or flex-drive?) to cut the studs off flush and remove the...
• Re: Factory Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Thu, 06 Feb 1997 16:09:14 -0800
  At 06:01 PM 2/6/97 -0600, Cory Zumbrennen wrote: > >Well today I had my alloy wheels put on using the studs that...
• Re: Bustdepot, wolf bras and so on
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 18:41:37 -0700
  ...How to you hold that dadburned wolf still? ;o) pensioner (feeling very studly with forty shiny new black studs in his westie compliments of...
• Re: Exhaust manifold to heads - Studs or Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 09:29:53 EST
  In a message dated 2/22/05 8:55:06 PM, rrecardo@webtv.net writes: << Please elaborate Mr. Goof, how to massage the exhaust...
• was SNOW CALL, now Sears LT4-XC discontinued
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:09:25 -0800
  ...expensive. About $66 ea on sale. I'm looking at Nokian. Studs are illegal in Wisconsin. What model Nokian can I drive year round...
• Re: Ohh those VW gods...billowing blue smoke.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:14:35 -0700
  |it's not that likely that all 15 of the other studs are fine, |wonderful, and not corroded.. |some of them have to be...
• Re: Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 1 May 2012 05:08:43 -0400
  ...have them new, see my <www.frankcondelli.com/sales.htm> webpage. Studs and bolts in good chrome finish can be found at most any...
• Re: What head nut sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 23:21:25 -0500
  ...Use it to coat the bottom of the nut and the thread on the studs. be careful not to fill the nut cavity as...
• Re: Alternative wheels for the vanagon-corrections
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 20:13:29 EST
  ...you can get away w/o using longer studs on the rear, but i did for safety sake. The bottom pic of the blue...