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• Re: Removing Luggage Rack Pop Rivets
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 16:18:49 -0400
  ...I plan to locktite on the nuts since on since you cannot reach the nuts after the carrier is back on the roof - and...
• wheels binding?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 14:58:27 -0400
  ...binding, when i loosen the nut it spins fine again.  i am not even tightening the nut to the proper torque before the...
• Re: Axle nut torque without a torque wrench Was rear brake shims
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:40:56 -0500
  ...BTW-Do you get any compliments on yur big nuts? :-) Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Fri, Jul 31, 2009...
• Re: Product review: folding lug wrench / It's Wonderful!!!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 12:18:33 -0800
  ...steel nuts sometime lock up on the studs. Joe On 11 Mar 2003, Mark Belanger wrote: > That's right, David, the lug is snug...
• Re: Forget the Drums, How do you get the Lug nuts OFF!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 07:15:45 +0000
  ...However, I naively assumed it would be easy to get the > > wheels off--I could not remove even one of the lug nuts. I...
• Re: Longer studs for S A alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 13:37:21 -0700
  ...their cone shaped lug nuts reach down further into the wheel, and grabs a few more threads that way, thus they get away with...
• Re: 84 GL Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 20:58:01 -0500
  Unfortunately, the stud you bought is probably as grade 5.5 and the nut is an 8.8. The washers are who knows what...
• Sliding door repair
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 09:56:49 -0700
  ...When pounding I managed to break loose one of the nuts that holds on the rear door latch. That's the latch in the...
• Re: 86 Vanagon wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Sun, 8 Jan 2017 17:39:16 +0000
  ...nuts for the steel as I believe the alloy nuts are different and may cause a problem, but I have used the alloy nuts...
• Boston Bob's yellow head cap nut sealer
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Sat, 27 May 2000 00:50:08 EDT
  Folks, The head resealing procedure so kindly published by "Boston Bob" refers to a yellow head cap nut sealer. Does anyone (Bob?) know what...
• Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 22:03:09 -0600
  ...It wil eventually work its way along all the threads, then that nut should move. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver steven brendemuehl wrote...
• Re: To Copper Nut or Not?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:00:04 -0700
  ...Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com> wrote: > I also like using the copper nuts on exhaust, the ones that self-lock > and have a 12mm head...
• Re: Busted water pump and an extra nut
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:12:54 -0700
  ...Don't surgeons have to count the sponges before they stitch you up? Guess that would be a good procedure for the nuts & bolts...
• "Axle" wheel nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:40:36 -0800
  Anyone have good suggestions on removing the monster nut on the "axle" hub? Last time I did it, it involved a six-foot cheater...
• Loose sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 15:45:16 -0800
  ...I have several times tightened it by slacking off the nut under the nylon block, having my wife push in at the top, holding...
• Re: removing luggage rack?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 19:00:00 -0400
  ...four >nuts that hold the aft section of the roof rack on (like Bentley says)? You >mean they didn't weld those nuts in...
• Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 13:21:55 -0500
  ...For the lug nuts themselves, I usually wire wheel them clean, dump them in degreaser for an hour or so , and then liberally apply...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:42:42 -0800
  ...I found my 1 13/16 socket and along with a breaker bar and a length of pipe re-torqued the rear axle nut...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:48:16 +0000
  ...Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success I checked the Bentley. Page 40.2. They go out of their way to point...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:53:55 -0400
  ...Tried several sets and all the same, they spring open when subjected to the force needed to break the nut loose. The nuts have...
• Re: Have I screwed up this head?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 22:51:37 -0500
  At 9:11 PM -0700 7/31/98, Tom Young wrote: > Since I've never had great luck replacing studs using the "double > nut...
• 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: Best lubricant for Westy Spinny Seats?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 02:22:14 -0400
  ...So, how much torque to put on those self-locking nuts? Just enough and no more! As the nuts are self-locking, error on...
• Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:40:36 -0700
  Yes, but I need to get that big nut off if I'm going to deal with my rusty backing plates... one is rusted...
• Tire lug nut question..
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 14:22:48 -0700
  ...Anyhow, when I went to put the spare on, it seemed like the standard lug nuts did not quite fit into the holes on...
• Re: Nuts!
  Historical mailing list - Mary Barbara
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 22:16:10 +0000
  These needed nuts fasten the bracket for an after-market sway bar. Thanks! >From: wilden1@juno.com >To: marybiba@hotmail.com >CC: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Season's Greetings
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 24 Dec 2000 13:38:56 -0800
  ...chapter > > 89 westy comfy > > 64 kombi slow (big nut) > > 61 panel slower (small nut) > > 60 westy slowest (no nut) > > 57 ragtop beetle (for sale)
• Wheel lug nuts and wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 11:47:37 -0500
  Hmm, so I see mention of lots of folks needing a breaker bar to remove their lug nuts (or not as may be the...
• Re: Rear Shocks Bolts and nuts sizes
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 24 Feb 2017 18:58:33 -0500
  ...Rear Shocks Bolts and nuts sizes > > Thanks for the information. > > The Bentley only shows the bottom nut torque at 65 lbs. What about the...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 May 2016 20:39:24 -0400
  ...You should be able to get the nuts loose with the right tools. Impact of some sort is often needed. They can stuck well...
• Re: Breaker bar of death (sid.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 95 08:31:57 PDT
  ...Then, to loosen the gland nut, first bolt on your new flywheel lock bar, then put your steel-pipe Nut Persuader or other suitable...
• Re: Rear wheel axle nut torque
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 16:11:54 -0400
  ...Bus Depot sells a flat forged wrench from EMPI that has ears for hammering the nut off, and a half-inch square hole located...
• Re: Sizes of large fastners?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 12 May 2012 11:27:35 -0700
  ...Rear axle nut? 46mm http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200390670_200390670 works really well for me. Rob becida@comcast.net Western Washington...
• Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 00:54:10 +1200
  >Automatic! Only the best! Automatic electric wheel nuts! Right! I'm making an order NOW!!! Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984...
• Spare tire bolt resolved, thanks
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 20:02:29 -0400
  ...I tried the lug nut first- no dice, too large. After several tries it was the M12 hex bolt that worked best, with a...
• Re: rear axle nut size?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 00:04:36 -0500
  ...wrote: > Anyone know the correct socket size for the rear axle nut? It appeared to be > 1 3/4", but that is just a...
• Re: Removing axle question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:01:27 -0500
  Once the big nut is removed, the axle may not want to come out. Nothing is holding it in, though. Smack the threaded end...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:23:19 -0500
  ...I also have not seen the nut bottom on the threads except when there is some real damage. The fact that you were able...
• Re: Tip for getting off rear axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:57 -0400
  ...Unless you were servicing the wheel bearings or needed to replace the backing plates, there was no need to remove the axle nuts. The...
• Re: Relocate LP Tank
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 1 May 2008 05:55:04 EDT
  ...There are two nuts welded to the body that look like I could just screw in some studs. Are these strong enough or do...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 22:26:49 -0500
  ...Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success Is it me or is there a bolt missing on the red bushing bracket to...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 10:03:35 -0700
  ...I had to rent a 3/4" drive electric wrench, buy a socket, loosen the nut a turn or two, replace the cotter pin...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:26:30 -0500
  ...1 13/16 is 46.0375 > mm, entirely adequate for removing the 46 mm axle nut. The breaker bar > handle was much more expensive...
• Re: How do I stop this oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Mon, 1 May 1995 11:08:02 -0600 (MDT)
  On Mon, 1 May 1995, Jonny Miner wrote: > I've got a pretty steady oil leak dripping off the little nuts > surrounding the oil...
• Gowesty nuts for Audi wheel mod
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 04:52:51 -0230
  Hi volks, Is there anybody on the list who has had experience using Gowestys silver coloured nuts for the 15" Audi rear wheel modification...
• Re: NVC -- Need easy-out or similar tool for 10-32 stainless steel bolts
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 11 Dec 2016 21:45:34 -0800
  ...Basically the 1/16-inch >> tubing is connected to pumps, columns, etc., with the ferrule nut >> followed by a ferrule. You screw the ferrule...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:57:18 -0800
  Thanks Dennis, The cotter pin did not shear off, in fact it stayed tight but clearly things DID loosen up as the nut needed...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:56:44 -0400
  Are the nuts new or used? I would think if they are new they should all match. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:36:38 -0700
  ...Why my rear axle nuts got loose To: "'M. Jade'" <tinho2010@YAHOO.COM>, vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010, 12:15...
• Re: Sloppy Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 11:17:43 -0500
  ...If so, drop the spare and check those > nuts! It cost me less than a dollar to pick up new nuts and lock washers...
• Re: Wheel Theft Prevention
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 10:05:10 -0700
  ...BenT > > Nothing will be foolproof. > > 4 Kryptonite locks? Pain in the butt, and any "good" thief will pick > them in seconds. > > Locking nuts? Ditto...
• Re: &^%(^&%&^%$b wrist pin clips!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 14 May 2005 14:38:15 -0700
  ...Put a sliding weight from a dent puller onto the threaded rod and a big washer and nut on the other end. "slide away...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:00:48 -0600
  ...nuts/bolts > > > When completing repairs to my bus, I want to switch out the heavily > > rusted nuts and bolts as needed. I am having...
• Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 22:39:56 -0500
  ...Should one dispense with that and use a dremel thin grinding wheel to carefully grind off one area of the nuts so that they...
• Re: &^%(^&%&^%$b wrist pin clips!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 May 2005 19:32:20 -0700
  ...I also put together a variation of the tool he describes (threaded rod, nuts, washers) except I also had a couple rectangular pieces of...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 May 2016 14:18:44 -0400
  ...You can never tell when a piece of shrapnel will come flying off. > > As for large bolts or nuts such as the axle nut...
• Re: Busted water pump and an extra nut
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:45:33 -0700
  ...Somebody hadda drop that nut in there. makes for a good vanagon story too, thanks for sharing it ! scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message...
• My Lug nut Plea
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 17:20:24 -0400
  ...I just spent a couple hours cutting 5 lug nuts off of my '85 Westy with a hammer and chisel because some air gun...
• Re: checking propane leaks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 14:18:39 -0700
  ...Hold that line steady against pressure of wrench that is turning the nut on the supply line. Do not torque that line. That is...
• Re: Locking lug nut/high lift jack
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:16:14 -0800
  ...Locking lug nut/high lift jack Vanners, I have an externally mounted spare tire. I went to get a locking lug nut just cause...