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• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:57:29 -0700
  ...Seems I hit a boulder and then the lamp post > with the passenger side wheel. The rim is irreparably bent. Since I was in...
• Re: 15" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sat, 27 Dec 2014 14:24:47 -0500
  ...15" Wheels > > > > Hey all, > > > > I know there are a few mile long posts on the samba about this, but I > > always end up feeling...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 15:29:11 -0600
  ...installing new front wheel bearings and noted that > Bentley calls for 200 ft/lbs of torque on the caliper bolts. I have > found one...
• '86 Syncro wheel bearings(kinda long)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 21:30:23 -0500
  ...Press axle shaft out of the wheel hub. 7. Remove bolts from lower control arm and radius rod end. pull wheel bearing housing and...
• Re: Vanagons are too cool?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:00:04 -0700
  ...Finding the wheel was bonus. I can imagine your feeling when you saw it there. Replacing a cv joint is, when all said and...
• FS: set of 5 16"wheels w/ great nokian tires, Norcal--nationwide delivery available
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Tue, 3 Apr 2012 18:09:39 -0700
  ...the 5 wheels are the steel mefro wheels sold by Van Cafe in Santa Cruz. they are in near perfect condition;2 of them...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:46:07 +0000
  ...of a wheel on which the tire is mounted.  The hub > portion of the wheel bolts to the vehicle.  Hub + rim = wheel.  > Anyway, both...
• Re: Stuck sliding door on Buss'
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Mon, 23 Jan 1995 16:24:39 -0500
  ...Until I tried to fix some other stuff and I discovered that I was missing some of the bolts that hold it on! They...
• Re: Studs/Spacers for Audi 15" Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 15:19:40 EDT
  ...the front to mount Audi 5000 wheels on my '85.>> That would be for Syncros. 2WD uses bolts up front. Don't forget that...
• Spring Perch
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:34:39 +0000
  ...Along the way, I rebuilt the rear brakes, installed new bushings, replaced several brake lines, used all new bolts, and greased and torqued everything...
• Re: My Recent Tire Buying Adventure
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 21:30:54 +1200
  ...x 1) and a free bag of Audi bolts). I'm glad to know these wheels are cheap somewhere! Here Down Under they'd...
• Re: Longer studs for S A alloys?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 01:30:18 -0700
  ...When using SA alloys and many others, don't forget to remove the drum retaining bolts so the rear wheel can sit flush. If...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:28:52 -0700
  ...You may be surprised, then, to learn that bolts are used on > all four wheels on all VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche. > > And...
• Re: CV joint repair?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 14:25:42 -0500
  ...I rounded out two of the allen head bolts on the outer CV. Of course it was the outer one; the inner ones you...
• Re: Steel Rims from a 98 Passat - Will they fit a 1991 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 16:07:11 -0800
  ...or 4 mm diameter from each wheel, althought the rear fit OK. The rear drums have 2 bolts that will have to be removed...
• Re: Euro van wheels?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 14:57:52 -0500
  ...But what about the bolts? On Feb 18, 2014, at 2:38 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: Here's a set of...
• Re: WTB: One round headlight holdy-inny thing and screws, to '85
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:17:00 -0800
  ...Consider VW van wheel mounting bolts. Those might be the samefrom the beginningof the Split Window Bus production to the last vanagon produced, for...
• Re: Friday Thoughts about Turboing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 14:19:04 -0800
  ...Jeesh, drag race and aircraft engines hold up don't they? (Type 1-based) With proper balancing, Raceware studs AND rod bolts, o-ringed...
• Re: . . . & Those Damn Shear Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 19:48:59 -0800
  ...and on the way > home this evening, I looked down at my steering wheel / column, and I > hoped and prayed to God, that in...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - DW
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:21:39 -0700
  ...I assume that this would require the bolts to protrude into > the > wheel well. Is this a crazy thing to do? I was thinking...
• Re: Carat Considering 16 inch wheels.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 26 Aug 2016 17:48:22 -0400
  ...Don’t forget you will need lug nuts/bolts to go with these. > > Once you go with the 16 wheels you will have the...
• Re: feedback on 15 inch wheel options
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:33:36 -0700
  ...They use the stock steel wheel lug nuts and bolts too. my appear to be powder coated black ..they're the south african version...
• cv-joints. a tale of sleezy bars for cv's.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 07 Jul 94 09:35:00 CDT
  ...then get the bolts off ... i usually leave one bolt in the wheel/trans while i take all the others off. then i can...
• Re: Steal Wheels?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 08:59:30 -0800
  ...use spacers, where to get them and the longer bolts needed for a Sycncro? Wheely big thanks, ron antaki -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Diesel - too much oil saga
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 18:24:58 -0500
  ...bumpers? Do you use anti-seize on your wheel bolts or nuts? Do you use bolts or nuts or a combination? Did you use...
• Re: Stinkin' Audi Rims
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:19:26 -0800
  ...The added cost of machinework and the risk of inadequately load rated wheels can make a wheel made specifically for a Vanagon sound like...
• Re: rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 09:16:22 -0600
  ...surface to draw the > disc/wheel against is needed which would likely be made to accept the two > bolts from the caliper as well...
• Re: still lokking for some factory alloys
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 12:26:10 -0400
  ...4-lug custom wheels that we got cheap on closeout, for around $300 for a set of 4 including lug bolts. Pmail me for...
• Second Request Help Needed w/Aux Battery Wiring
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:48:25 -0700
  ...the 'hidden' space with two bolts that go through the body into the wheel well, nuts in the wheel well. If the gurus can...
• Re: CV joint hard times
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 15:41:35 -0600
  ...joints on my > 85 Westy. > The trouble was aligning the wheel side CV bolts to get them started. > Flat > on my back under the...
• Re: Will MK1 Scirocco steering wheel fit on Vanagon? - YES, but.........
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 18 May 2003 17:56:11 EDT
  ...The the cancelling ring/plate on the scirocco is different or non-eixistent?) Asfor the smaller steering wheel--depending on the height of the...
• Re: difference between '85 and '87 spare tire space?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 12:08:07 -0700
  ...Carry the old steel wheel mounted tire as a spare, along with a set of nuts and bolts for it and get your money...
• Re: more choices in custom wheels...the term "conical",
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 11:19:20 EDT
  ...using the lug bolts. I keep a set of stock ball seat lugnuts in the Camper for the spare steel wheel. The countersink bit...
• Rear wheels lean inward
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jul 95 9:00:26 MDT
  ...is controlled by the position of the rear wheel parts and arms when the bolts clamp them in place. I'd appreciate any comments...
• Re: CV joint replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 13 May 1999 17:41:59 -0500
  ...Everyone bitches about that stuff, but I think it's sensuous ;>). >3.When replacing the axel what keeps the 8 or 10 allen bolts...
• Re: can I put 6 1/2" speakers in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sun, 29 May 2005 10:28:35 EDT
  ...Used 10-24 X 1/2" bolts & They mounted right up. I will use black paint to paint the bolts. Looks Stock, Sounds Great...
• Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 00:00:30 -0600
  ...The only other thing that would cause that noise, yet not show wear, is bolts that have un-even torque applied. If any bolt...
• Re: My car is going wobble
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 05:11:44 -0800
  Did the prior owner change from steel rims to alloys and forget to remove the wheel bolts? They stick out about a quarter inch...
• Re: Life of spare tire in clamshell---Lug Wrench!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:45:43 +0000
  ...torque for nuts & bolts.  They said 95 FT-LBS which is significantly less than the torque for stock Vanagon steel wheels, which I think...
• Re: Stainless vs Copper exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 01:09:29 -0500
  ...the stainless, nuts, bolts, and lock washer's. The exhaust system takes the biggest beating from rust, heat, and the wheel wash, and I...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:18:53 -0600
  > > Anyway--the cvs boots I have are the kind where the big end just bolts on. > Anyone have a recommendation for the small end...
• Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 May 2011 17:39:46 -0700
  ...In this instance the wheels are straight ahead but I suppose it is possible that with the steering column torquing after the bolts were...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:28:25 -0400
  The things that I have been using my torque wrench on the most is Vanagon wheels. I want them tight enough so that they...
• Torque wrenches - - was Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:24:41 -0800
  ...I know for many > > "bolts" there are "standard" torques, but I wouldn't think that would > > apply to lug bolts/nuts. Those values are...
• Re: Horn Ring Contact Finger
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:46:30 -0700
  ...remove the steering wheel - center VW emblem and large nut inside gets the steering wheel off. Then three long thin bolts as I recall...
• Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES - front mounting bolts for
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:29:06 -0700
  Has anyone ever found a really correct longer from mounting bolt ? 14 mm thread, same length at the stock alloy wheel front mounting bolt...
• Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 3 Jan 2020 17:54:55 -0800
  ...longer studs/bolts. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> >> https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FUltra-402S-%D0%A1ustom-Wheel-pattern%2Fdp%2FB07TDQC6Y7...
• Re: I can name this sound in...
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 15:20:36 -0400
  ...Yep, I guess I won't get too far without determining which wheel (!) I appreciate getting responses despite my general lack of investigation so...
• Thumping Noise - Wheel CV Joint Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 19:18:28 EDT
  ...I have a mild "thumping" noise that seems to be coming from the right/rear wheel area. The noise is sort of a low...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 13:19:15 +1000
  ...Rear wheel bearings >> >> >>> As preventative maintenance, I recently (about 5000km ago) replaced >>> all wheel bearings (front and back) on my Vanagon. I used >>> German...
• Re: Can't find the jack
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:59:19 -0700
  ...With wheel bolts torqued properly, I've only ever needed my (15"? 24"?) 1/2" breaker bar. (torque value Sharpied inside hubcap) My torque...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - BenT .
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:59:53 +0000
  ...Don't forget to remove the drum retaining bolts first. Cheers, BenT <Looks like bottomposting is a PITA on BlackBerry but it is possible...
• Re: Archive or shocks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 3 Dec 2024 04:31:36 +0000
  ...My questions for the list is any tips or steps in the process? I remember jacking up the van, having the wheel at full...
• Re: 15" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sat, 27 Dec 2014 18:28:20 -0500
  ...think the only alloy Mercedes wheel that fits without requiring longer > lug bolts\studs is the CLK 16" wheel from about '98-'02, and...
• Easy CV joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 08:24:09 -0400
  ...I was worried about stripped or broken bolts. Especially the ones on the outboard joint which is hard to get to inside the box...
• Larger tire front storage was fixing the missing posts
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 5 Jan 2020 10:30:45 -0500
  Hi Dennis and others, It would be great to fit the matching wheel and tire with the original clam shell and Ben’s kit...
• Re: supplied jack (85 vanagon) -- how does it work?
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 11:55:05 -0500
  ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com There are 4 jacking points under the van ---- just behind the front wheels and just ahead of the rear wheels...
• Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:20:51 -0700
  ...SAE threads on their lugnuts/bolts. It will be mighty difficult to find > metric flat bottomed ... err.... wheel nuts > > > > BenT > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL...
• Answers(was questions...)
  Historical mailing list
  15 May 96 21:23:00 +1900
  ...does the rear hub nut (that god-awful big one) have to be >removed to remove the rear drums? There are two bolts threaded...
• Re: Wheels upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 13:59:35 -0400
  I now have a source for 17" wheels which combined with 225/55-17XL tires makes for an ideal combination for the Vanagon. AT...