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• Re: Will these wheels fit?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 18:31:27 EDT
  ...Check the mounting pad thickness as that will dictate wheter or not you will need longer studs or bolts. Forged wheels are generally thickner...
• Re: hydraulic lifter article
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:21:11 -0600
  ...I think > > I'll double-nut those studs to get them out. > > > > Warren > > > > Warren > the lifters can sound like this. You can put your...
• Re: [Syncro] Anyone use A3 serpentine pulleys & brackets on a VW 1.8 inline-4?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:07:02 -0800
  ...There are 4 studs screwed in to the block for the cast aluminum bracket. Three are a perfect match to the 1.8 block...
• Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:31:13 -0500
  ...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: Rust....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:02:01 -0400
  At 12:32 AM 4/17/2009, craig cowan wrote: >When you see >studs/bolts that seem to grow, but also morph fluidly into...
• Re: What's the correct torque here??
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:11:15 -0400
  ...transaxles >the 13mm nuts w/1.25 pitch on the 8mm studs are generally >22-25 lb. ft. > >Or I could be wrong.........;^) Hi...
• push rod cover mod?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 18:12:39 -0500
  ...a slot into the tabs that mount on the exhaust > port studs, then in future you don't have to remove the bolts or...
• Re: 3 broken studs at exaust ports on 86 syncro HELLPPP!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 21:15:27 -0500
  I don't know why you'd advise against it. It's the only method that works 100 percent of the time. So what...
• Syncro Update: The Perfect Sleeper, Better Tires, & Stud ?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Mon, 3 Feb 1997 15:18:50 -0600 (CST)
  ...The main thing I need to run the BBS's on the Syncro are longer studs. Anybody know a part # for studs that are...
• Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 23:53:21 -0500
  ...No instructions. > >The top part has two bronze looking studs about 3/4 inch length. They >apparently go into the body, but there is...
• Re: Head gasket job getting out of hand (
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 14 May 2002 09:21:54 -0400
  ...The problem remains that the studs are down inside a coolant jacket in the corner so that even if you could drill them you...
• Re: Exaust Woes- REVISITED
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:41:17 -0500
  ...All i know is THERE ARE > STUDS WHERE THERE SHOULD BE STUDS! AND......the manifold should be back on > and it should be running...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Extracting its case studs/inserts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:44:27 -0700
  ...1985 Vanagon - Extracting its case studs/inserts RE: Correct tool for this job? I've got a broken stud, left side top (2nd from...
• Re: Removing head nut
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 01:35:23 -0700
  You do NOT want to break one of the head mounting studs. If one breaks at the inner end you will be doing a...
• Re: Nuts and bolts to use on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:20:09 -0800
  ...I > would add to use the nickel compund antiseize on the studs and nuts. > Replace any stud with new if you have them out...
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Wheels, Which Tires Don't Rub?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 06:11:52 -0700
  ...5000T >people using longer studs up front (probably unnecessary if no spacer >needed)? How do you get the old studs out so that these...
• Re: Removing a water cooled engine from vanagon. Ben?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 19 May 2009 17:22:26 EDT
  ...hardest thing is taking the exhust off without breaking the studs. remove the exhust first then the air cleaner housing , wires(mark these) , fuel...
• Re: Audi wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 16:00:38 EST
  ...also of course youll need the longer audi 5000 lugbolts up front or if yours is the syncro, longer studs (porsche 911 will work...
• exhaust gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:40:29 -0500
  ...Dan Erlandson 91 GL 188k (disassembled exhaust system with no stripped threads or broken exhaust studs !!)
• Re: Rotten Head Studs (and names)
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 13:15:58 -0600
  >> >> >> By the way, for reasons I don't understand entirely, the right front >> hubcap on my '66 standard bus is named "Carl". >> >> -Dyer Lytle...
• Re: NVC Might be of interest to some Porsche for sale not mine
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:32:06 -0400
  Only the 914 2.0 had different intake bolt pattern (3 studs instead of 4), different plug angle (tin to match) and larger valves...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:30:03 -0400
  Both of those internal compression leaks were due to the studs failing to maintain tension. If the new heads were bad, they would have...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:15:01 -0700
  ...lug nuts torque- >> >> >> Hey Dave, stock Vanagon fitment is nuts on studs in the rear and lug >> bolts >>> in the front just like a...
• Re: more (interesting) questions about rhein rims
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 13:26:49 -0700
  ...You (and I) should locate the longer studs / bolts and use them. An item I ran into on my 85 was on the rear...
• Re: Lower Engine Stud Needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:53:16 -0400
  ...I have see a number of lower studs fail and that can make a mess of the clutch hub and tranny input shaft. Dennis...
• Question about mounting the Westy single mudflap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 17:14:52 -0600
  ...It's obvious that the two studs that hold the upper part of the flap to the side of the Westy go in from...
• Re: VW Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 05 Feb 1997 16:15:40 -0800
  ...I DID NOT have to replace any of the studs to mount the alloy wheels..
• Free 1.9L short block
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Fri, 30 May 2003 10:08:39 -0400
  ...Still has head studs, pistons, and cylinders. If you want me to ship it, it will be $75 for the hassle plus whatever shipping...
• Transmission
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 14:03:40 -0500
  ...I will replace the studs, nuts and and gasket and o-ring. any other suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Patrick 85 westy...
• Re: spinning rear lug nut
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 20:10:11 -1000
  ...whether you have stock original studs ( there's only one size stock Vanagon rear wheel mounting stud..on all versions of US model Vanagons...
• Re: 15in wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 20:56:01 EST
  ...for the rear, to be safe, you can use elongated Porsche 911 studs, or just leave as is. FYI, i have put over 3000...
• Re: more choices in custom wheels.
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 09:14:00 EDT
  ...Your Vanagon uses 14mm studs/bolts. That means you will need to enlarge the lugholes and recontour the lugseats. Secondly, you need longer studs...
• Re: tire rims
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 03:44:02 EST
  ...The studs in the rear and bolts up front are 14mm. Most stock Mercedes wheels that you will find in the correct offset will...
• Re: Stainless vs Copper exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 23:21:33 -0500
  ...And then you're still stuck with the same cylinder studs from standard heat treated steel with rolled threads. ---------------------- Copper nuts from EMPI and...
• Re: s&s header install and speedo question
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 22:27:17 -0400
  ...Put studs on one cylinder of each set of pipe and use bolts for the other cylinder for that pipe. Hang the pipe on...
• Re: Exaust system replacement
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 07:03:49 -0700
  ...My main worry is the removing of the stud >> nuts, without twisting off the studs. Should I remove the alternator and >> waterpump for easier...
• '84 Problems (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 14 Apr 96 20:39:32 EDT
  ...Now it's off to the dealer > to get the rims pulled, replace studs and lug nuts as required. Of course > the mirror is...
• Re: Vanagon snow performance
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sun, 3 Dec 1995 14:58:39 -0600 (CST)
  ...Check with your local laws first -- chains and studs are illegal in Minnesota. I find the Vanagon to be just fine in snow up...
• Winter Tyres / Nokian / NorCal
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Sun, 2 Nov 2003 11:14:46 -0500
  ...The studs work only when needed and very rarely did they spin. The van would only see 55mph, conditions permitting, but should cruise around...
• Re: Broken exhaust studs *CORRECTION*
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 20:53:02 EST
  In a message dated 11/28/04 4:54:17 AM, THX0001 writes: << In a pinch, there may be sufficient length in the deeper...
• Re: interesting ebay item: "hatch stick"
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 07:58:07 -0400
  ...It took me a minute to figure out what it was, and why it would not work on a syncro (studs in 4 corners...
• Re: Vitrifrigo installation w/ storage
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:12:50 -0400
  ...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: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:03:47 -0500
  ...Those head studs are 200 or more a set and look like a real PITA to get out... hard studs never have anything to...
• Re: Broken Head Stud
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 26 Dec 2004 11:47:01 -0800
  At 08:52 AM 12/26/2004, you wrote: >With broken head studs you might get the old one out if the there is...
• Re: My 2 cents on head leaks. Old hash I'm sure...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:47:36 -0800
  ...Old hash I'm sure... >I have mentioned the studs on many occasions. Anytime you have internal >head gaskets leaks, the initial cause was...
• Engine studs...
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 19:10:53 +0000
  Hey out there...anyone know of any tricks in getting a engine mounting stud out? Mine popped and bent and I think it's...
• Mark Stephens six-stud system
  Historical mailing list - Brian W. Block
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 11:30:27 -0700
  ...Am considering going to the "six stud system" from Mark Stephens-- This includes oversize pistons and sleeves and two additional studs to bolt on...
• Re: Lug replacement procedure?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 08:41:45 -0800
  ...These studs are pressed into the flange, and if you have enough clearance behind it you can drive it out, stick in a new...
• FS: Porsche Alloys and adapters
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 17:52:07 -0800
  ...These don't have studs in them, but they are standard tire and wheel store finds. $25 pair Prices are obo and do not...
• Re: Helicoils
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Sat, 18 May 2002 01:23:12 -0700
  ...WVVW wrote: >I need to install a helicoil to repair threads on the block where one of the exhaust studs screws into. Does anyone...
• Re: Audi 5000 alloy wheels any comments?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 23:35:42 EDT
  ...Second, after adding longer studs to the rear axles, the machining costs, clean-up and painting, I could only justify the Ronals because I...
• Re: exh stud - drilling out is tough
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 09:20:35 -0700
  ...get annealed, and then was put in the bin with good studs. > Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012 15:06:47 -0700 >> From: albell@SHAW...
• Re: Broken alternator bracket studs
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 20:00:51 -0500
  If you remove/loosen up some perferal appendages around the engine compartment,and remove the 4 bolts that hold the engine carrier to the...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 15:22:49 -0400
  ymmv but i have had all stainless fastners (stainless nuts on stainless studs) on my inline 4 conversion for 4 years now and i...
• Re: To Copper Nut or Not?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:08:10 -0700
  ...this issue? Should > one use copper lock nuts on the exhaust studs, stainless, or the standard > ones that typically come in a hardware kit...
• S&S Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Sun, 5 May 2002 23:04:29 -0400
  ...Removing the old one takes nerves of steel when removing the nuts off the studs, and the bolts that mount the header pipes to...
• (f) Hi to Tobin & Christa, models, wieghts, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jan 1995 15:25:22 -0800
  ...FYI, the ES-21 case, deep-sump, crank and rods installed, no flywheel, oilpump or head studs, reasonably boxed, wieghed 75lb! The heads, valves...
• Re: Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 17:07:10 -0500
  ...why a clicker is not accurate > enough. > You mention the long studs, so I assume that some how affects the > clicker > wrench. If a...
• Re: FS Air Cooled Parts and Full Engines
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:30:56 -0600
  ...with studs, standard align bore not >oversized 72-79 engine mounting $100.00 >4) CV Series Type IV Engine case with studs, .020 align...
• Head Pic
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 15 Feb 2014 23:09:39 +0000
  ...it has a chunk missing around one of the front exhaust studs. Hopefully I did this right, I did make it public. https://plus...