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Re: front wheel bearing questions...
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sun, 30 Apr 2006 02:01:52 -0400
front wheel bearings have to have a bit of play - enough to just wiggle the thrust washer pushing with a small screw driver, for...
Re: Steering wheel - '90 in an '85?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 25 Mar 2006 23:02:49 EST
...its the exact same wheel if the 85 has PS.
Re: Utility trailer benefits...yay
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Mon, 14 Nov 2016 14:47:19 -0600
I put bearing buddies on mine and keep a grease gun with wheel bearing grease in it. When the spring loaded plunger on the...
Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous! (long)
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Thu, 26 Mar 1998 11:06:12 -0500
...The increase in wheel bearing wear due to improper offset is a side-issue as far as I'm concerned -- but others might want...
Re: Wheels and Tires
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sat, 9 Dec 2006 09:38:27 -0800
...I went from 215/75 14" on stock wheels, to 235/75 15" on Audi wheels on my van. The ride difference was amazing...
Update: Rear Wheel Bearings
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Sat, 1 Jul 2006 19:27:31 +0000
I had asked about rear wheel bearing scraping noise and red dirt or rust coming out of the wheel bearing area when I pressured...
Re: Rear brake adjustment wheels?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 13 May 2016 14:15:24 -0700
...And yes, I installed the adjuster bar with the wheel the wrong way around. D-oh. Dirty image of correct orientation of wheel http...
Re: Tires one more time.
Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
Tue, 26 Feb 2002 18:05:35 -0600
...Directory << Accessories << Wheels, Tires and Accessories << Wheels and Tires ...or search for part number GVW-8025. GoWesty's text is as follows: "Our 15x7...
Re: Sightlines to instrument panel
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 14 Nov 2002 01:57:55 -0500
Tom, Companies such as Momo make extension collars for their steering wheel adapters. They come in half inch increments. Unfortunately you may have some...
Re: Favorite wheel bearing grease?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:32:54 -0700
...Favorite wheel bearing grease? bottom line.........use at least 'high temp wheel bearing grease for disc brakes'. going up from there, use.............. the various...
Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:30:58 -0500
...Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly? Is it possible to set the preload on the rear wheel bearing? --- On Mon, 7...
Re: Mitsubishi 3000GT 16" alloy wheels on a Vanagon!!!
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Sat, 27 Mar 1999 10:16:52 -0800
...I just tried a wheel from my Mitsubishi Diamante (I think the wheels might be similar to the 3000GT) on my westy. At first...
Re: Yes, I'm really asking this.......
Historical mailing list - Volks Cafe
Fri, 6 Aug 2004 15:03:31 -0700
Over tightening alloy wheel will not crack the wheel though we have seen it warp the rotors or drums Thanks Again, Christopher http://volkscafe...
Re: Steering wheel options
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Oct 2004 22:20:51 EDT
...yes, you can just "bolt on a mk1/early mk2 golf/jetta/scirocco steering wheel, but your horn may not work and your turn...
Re: Source for longer wheel bolts & studs?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:04:41 -0700
Ok, machining 1.5mm material from EV wheels is not as easy as it looks... Friend has a milling machine I can use (big...
Re: FS: SA wheels 6.5Jx15 ET 30
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 1 Aug 2006 09:50:13 -0700
...The wheels > are new, never been mounted and in perfect condition. A photo of one > of the wheels can be found here: > > http://img182...
Noise coming from front wheel
Historical mailing list - Paul
Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:56:22 -0700
Lately I've been hearing a knocking sound coming from the passenger side wheel. This only happens when I go up really, really steep...
Re: 15 inches wheels
Historical mailing list
Thu, 22 Oct 1998 19:28:22 EDT
He is getting the 15" wheels from me. They are alloy wheels especially made for the Vanagon and very nice looking. Check out the...
FS: longer wheel studs
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Thu, 5 Apr 2001 00:10:34 EDT
Hey folks, I promised some of you that I would send a notice as soon as my vendor got some longer wheel studs. These...
Two sets new 15" alloys wheels FS
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 09:50:28 -0400
Folks, I have two sets of South African alloy wheels coming due in shortly, these are the 'Rhein' style, 5-spoke, built for the...
Re: Need help to identify this wheel.
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Feb 2002 12:08:28 EST
...Picture is at: > > http://members.aol.com/bentbtstr8/images/t4wheel.jpg > > looks similar to an Audi TT wheel, but? is it 5x112? whats the...
Re: FYI - Audi wheels are a DIRECT bolt on for the Eurovan
Historical mailing list
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 14:01:07 EDT
...Steel wheels are tremendously strong and I've never seen > one fail, on any vehicle...by contrast, alloy wheels get bent by potholes > here...
Re: ET 45 alloys (audi wheels on a vw van)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 25 Dec 2005 15:56:40 EST
In a message dated 12/25/05 12:35:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, macdonald1987@SBCGLOBAL.NET writes: > they're calling them vanagon wheels...
installing alloy wheel (carat wheel) caps Re:Tiico Conversion-Alloy Wheels-Tires
Historical mailing list
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:46:51 EDT
...caps won't fit-the gap between the center of the wheel and the grease cup > is too small for the clips on the...
Spare 15 or 16" tire solutions?
Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
Fri, 1 Jun 2007 12:07:10 -0600
I'm saving up to go with bigger wheels and a big break kit when it struck me that if I were to flat...
Re: Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:41:38 -0700
...Are they worth bothering with? Only if you are going to mount the alloy wheels. They they are mandatory if you expect the wheels...
Re: Wheel Load Rating
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 13 May 2010 20:07:40 -0500
...Without too much digging, I find that these >wheels were available for 2000-2001 Audi A4 (Curb Weight 3494 lbs), >2001-2004 A6 (Curb...
Re: Horn problem
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:32:17 -1000
what is the condition of the Horn Contact Ring on the underside of the steering wheel ? those are usually torn up after these many...
16" wheel kit
Historical mailing list - Troy
Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:24:56 -0900
<<Looking for advice and also suggestions as to what wheels 15 or 16 I could = use instead. Should I go with Audi wheels and...
Re: Poll: Favorite anti-theft device?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 23 Jun 2014 14:25:34 -0700
One of the problems with the club on the steering wheel is that a hack saw will go right through the steering wheel itself...
Re: Nearly Perfect '91 Westy FS Phoenix, AZ
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Fri, 09 Aug 1996 15:25:01 -0400
Jim Ellis said: >Stock wheels with correct plastic wheel covers. Hmmm. Stock wheels for a US version 91 Westie are the alloy ones. Sounds...
Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dange
Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
Thu, 26 Mar 1998 07:45:27 -0500
...Changing the off-set will change the loading on the wheel bearings. Depending on the change the wheel bearing life will be reduced. Not...
Re: What about EV 15" Wheels & Tires on a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
Tue, 22 Jun 1999 19:50:50 +0000
Hey Joel, You mind passing those "wimpy 14" stock mag wheels" on to me, I can use them on my 85 Westy. ; ) Tyrone Big...
Re: F/S:Passat 15X6 steel wheels and hubcaps
Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
Wed, 17 May 2000 18:44:22 EDT
The offset on the Passat wheels is ET45 and the wheelcovers are OEM VW with the emblem for those that have asked. They are...
Re: custom steering wheel for vanagon
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:37:43 EST
...2454026092&category=53947 >> This wheel must be mounted on the German version of a Ricer; chic designer steering wheel hung above worn out pedal...
Free 14"wheels and hubcaps
Historical mailing list - Ed Lloyd
Sat, 18 Mar 2006 15:55:51 -0500
Recently put alloy wheels on 87 Vanagon. Have five steel 14" wheels and 4 large disc style hubcaps available in Wash DC area (Rockville...
Re: Vote on these two Momo Steering Wheels
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 20 Jun 2006 16:54:25 -0700
...Steering Wheels I'll second the motion on the Wheelskins cover. Added one about three years ago and love it. Nice two tone gray...
Steering Wheel Cover
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:13:07 -0800
Does anyone know a commonplace vendor that sells the right size steering wheel cover for a 91GL? Just want to cover the stock wheel...
Re: Towing a Syncro with no driveshaft?
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:14:11 -0500
...Is it OK with the rear wheels off the ground and the front wheels on the ground? tabe --- greentabe-vanagon@yahoo.com wrote: > Can...
Re: Euro van wheels?
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:53:57 -0600
...I mounted those Wheels almost 6yrs ago so I don't remember > > if the Spacers were needed for a WheelClearance issue ~ > > ORR ~ DeanB > > > On...
Re: FS: SA 15" Alloys w/ Michelins UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Sat, 2 Dec 2000 16:42:42 EST
Hi Gang, I went to see the wheels and tires myself again today. There are four (4) of them. They come with caps and...
Re: Passat 15 in wheels w spacers, correction to ??
Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:26:50 -0700
I run the Passat wheels without spacers on my syncro. Even with 215/75R15LT tires, I don't think they stick out too far...
Re: 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sat, 1 Aug 2009 10:45:03 -0800
...Using the >>wheels with incorrect ball seat can be disastrous! The rear studs may also >>be a problem if in fact the wheels are...
Re: Wheel alternatives...
Historical mailing list - Roland
Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:59:21 -0700
...Some Syncros are upgraded to steel wheels for more reliable offroad performance. Some street Vanagons are lowered with corresponding wheel changes to accommodate much...
Re: Wheel Cleaner Spray Bottle Rant
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 17 Jun 2002 12:33:01 -0500
...There is a property of wheel cleaner that wears > out pump sprayers prematurely. > > or > > 3. Wheel cleaner manufacturers want to sell you more > wheel...
unclas Wheel Bearing costs cont'd
Historical mailing list - Thomas, Geoffrey
Thu, 15 Jul 2004 15:59:01 -0400
...unclas Wheel Bearing Replacement Costs A low frequency rumble translated into a diagnosis of failed wheel bearings RF and RR. The mechanic from our...
Re: REAR WHEEL WOBBLE
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 9 Jul 2006 15:28:41 -0700
The observation here regarding the problem the small bolts in the drum might present to aftermarket wheels sounds like a winner. However, since you...
Re: FS: Mercedes CLK forged alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:48:11 -0800
...So four (4) wheels for $350 or eight (8) wheels for $600. Price good until 12/23/10. After which, I go into hibernation...
Re: 15" wheels with tires!! SNOW TIRES!! Not mine!!!
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 6 Jan 2005 01:32:57 -0800
...I dont need these > girly-man wheels and tires ;) > > Chris, One thing folks should watch out for is offset and centerbore when buying wheels...
Re: another wheel that fits the vanagon...
Historical mailing list - David Bayer
Tue, 21 Oct 1997 16:51:05 -0700
>| yesterday, i saw a aircooled v-gon westy in a parking lot w/ Jeep wrangler >| wheels on it. Judging by the color, it must...
Re: WTB: 15" Vanagon steel wheel
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 10:46:32 -0800
15" steel wheels??? I though steel wheels were only 14"? I have some nice 14" bbs alloys wheels, but it sucks when you can...
split wave - keep your hand on the steering wheel
Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
Sat, 26 Apr 2003 18:12:10 -0500
...Please your left hand at 12 o'clock on the steering wheel and while keeping your hand on the wheel, lift your hand up...
Re: Steering wheel disassembly
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 May 2005 23:14:18 EDT
...Or maybe there's some trick to it? > > why dont u just get another steering wheel with a good brass ring? i have a...
Re: Anyone have any really cool aftermarket steering wheel suggestions?
Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
Tue, 5 Oct 2004 21:36:30 -0700
Wheelskins, real nice.
Re: Wheel alternatives...
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:53:53 -0400
...How much loss of tire/wheel integrity in the face of rocks, chuckholes, and the like is there? The thinner the tire (lower profile...
Re: All About 16" Wheels - CV-900s Have Arrived
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Sun, 17 Mar 2002 05:12:44 -0800
...As the radius of the wheel/tire changes, you are simply changing the length of the effective lever arm with the axle center its...
Re: how do you disassemble an '83 steering wheel?
Historical mailing list - Marc
Mon, 31 Mar 2003 07:50:55 -0500
Thanks Chris, but it turns out I was able to get the wheel apart after all. I'll keep you in mind if I...
Re: Mercedes wheel opinion?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 Nov 2008 18:17:22 -0800
they look like your common standard 14 inch Benz wheel. I ran a set of those for years. you need to drill out the...
Re: Vanagon Hybrid ? Wheel Motors
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:00:10 +0200
Why add "unsprung masses (is that the english word?)" to the wheel assembly? If those would replace the brake rotor/caliper assembly, I´d...
Re: 15 inches wheels
Historical mailing list - Jeff Baker
Thu, 22 Oct 1998 11:19:50 -0600
...I have 16" wheels on mine. Performance vanagons have >17" wheels on them. No matter what size rim you have, it all depends on...