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• removing rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:54:03 -0900
  ...Looking for articles on how best to remove the rear hub/axle nut on my 89 Westy (2wd) to install some longer studs for...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:39:38 -0700
  ...I reused the heads (and studs), "refurbished" by the machine shop. >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Jul 24, 2012, at 9:25 PM, "Tom...
• Re: alternator posts, dip stick tube, OXS
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 15:01:23 EST
  ...Broken studs are a bear with good acess. with the engine installed it's not a good venue to learn the tricks..you will...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] leaking head gasket ?
  Historical mailing list - mike twombley
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 10:06:07 -0800
  ...I have used head studs and main bearing studs on every water cooled l4 VW motor I have been into for years. Once they...
• Re: Hydraulic lifter wear/cleaning question
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:03:36 -0400
  ...I want to replace whatever is past it's wear limits (rings, clutch, coroded head studs, valve job, crank endplay shims), but I have...
• Re: Is there a difference in the 2.1 engine for auto trans vs standard transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 20:19:33 -0700
  ...the lower engine mounting studs that screw into the engine case. for a manual trans they are the normal longer ones.. for an auto...
• Re: alternator / battery light on question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:53:32 -0500
  ...I've made the same mistake on FLAPS alternators that came with no terminals on the back, just studs and nuts. Jim On Wed...
• Re: Copper nuts for exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 14:21:13 +0000
  ...I think that the theory behind this is that the copper will "give" before shredding the studs, et al. I will say that in...
• Re: VW Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Feb 1997 13:02:26 -0500 (EST)
  ...Weren't alloys a dealer option? It's hard to > imagine that they would have to replace the studs to install the optional > wheels...
• Re: washer spacers 15" wheels bolt drum
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 17:54:49 -0600
  ...When the wheel is on, the drum is held in place with the same five studs that hold the wheel. Do not use washers...
• remove engine
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 10:36:06 -0500
  ...I know the lower studs have to come out straight, but I cant begin to pull from the bell housing. Any suggestions? The alternative...
• 16" Mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth J Foster
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 14:57:39 -0500
  ...Would I have to put in longer studs front and rear? 5. Spacers? 6. Any other advice. I'm a good listener and I...
• Re: complaints / Dansk Exhaust / Ford Purchase Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 20:49:40 EDT
  ...a large channel-lock pliers to lever the pipe over the studs of the opposite side. That's it, easy! >> Karl, I have to...
• Re: Tires one more time-185 to 195???
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 10:13:27 -0800
  ...I'm afraid Audi wheels do not fit this description without longer studs and spacers. Mark Scott Walker wrote: > > Ok...perhaps getting off thread...
• installing a LP tank on a van for use w/ a portable stove or heater?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 06:09:13 EDT
  ...mounting it under the slider door, there are already welded on nuts in the floor to put the attaching studs into.. any ideas? chris
• Re: Audi A4 Wheels for '83.5 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 09:09:33 EST
  ...I know I'll need longer studs/bolts and > different nuts, but will I need front spacers, too? Will I be able to fit...
• Re: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:34:03 -0400
  ...I think that with some 16" > wheel/tire configurations there may be interference problems that can't be > solved with different spacers/lugs/studs...
• Re: The root of all bubbles, low compression and evil itself? 1.9 head off...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 9 Feb 2017 21:59:23 -0500
  ...Maybe not really loose >> but for some reason the head studs failed to maintain adequate tension on >> the heads due to combustion pressures or...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:39:26 -0400
  ...Jim On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 8:47 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > An alternative to helicoils are "step-up" studs...
• Re: a newbie with some problems: hissing 2.1 L WBX and thrown belt
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:31:15 -0700
  ...and come to think of it............I'll be the studs do stretch , like they have some elasticity built in. and............there's this...
• FS: BBS Alloys 15x7, fits Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 17:24:24 -0500
  ...They are in fair condition and you'll need lugs, studs etc. to mount them. The center hole has enough clearance. I also have...
• Re: Westfalia VW aluminum wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 14:46:50 EST
  ...This allows them to install wheels with thicker mounting pads like the alloys w/o having the change the wheel studs. Pmail me w...
• Re: Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 01:45:03 EST
  ...machine shop to drill out the centers, buy spacers and longer > studs, Gowesties prices are a bargain. The sliding door also works which it...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:46:11 -0400
  ...With studs, you have something to hang the heavy tire > on, but with bolts, I found myself needing three hands: two to lift and...
• Re: Audi 5000T wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 22:38:14 -0700
  ...8 thick spacers and press out old studs on rear stub axles/ press in longer studs (i think they are M14X1,5 52mm long...
• Re: Cracked exhaust manifold questions, and plee for used one for sale, '86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 16:35:43 -0600
  ...if >those straps rust through, there's a lot of weight hanging just on the >manifold studs. YOU hit it right on the head...
• Re: Mercedes Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Bob Kelly
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 07:53:15 -0700
  ...The big thing is the lug bolts and studs as they have to be longer. I used Porsche one and they were costly. The...
• Re: torque for front wheel caliper bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 17:25:38 -0600
  ...am going to take off my rotors to replace the wheel studs, > and will need to undo/redo these. and i can borrow a...
• Re: Broken head stud
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 09:42:49 EST
  ...Should I have insisted on new heads and studs in the first place? I >> I've got a few of those here..and they...
• Re: Newbie wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 23:50:29 +1200
  ...Mercedes wheels will fit; those with 12mm studholes will need opening up and reseating to fit the 14mm VW studs. >What about the load...
• Re: 3 broken studs at exaust ports on 86 syncro HELLPPP!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 21:43:10 -0400
  He he he he..... i have been the so many time lately....there is a 50% chance with heat or welded bolt on the...
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:52:55 -0600
  ...It it held on > to the manifold with three 13mm nuts, these nuts go on to studs which go > into the manifold. I really...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon (snow tires)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 17:03:37 -0300
  ...Many people around here use studs; I haven't seen any chains yet. > So, help me out here. Back in the day, before front...
• 1981 Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 21:08:23 -0600
  ...We suspect that head studs have pulled loose. It can be started if persistent, but has no power. Asking $1700 as is. Located in...
• TIICO engine adapter question (automatic tranny)
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 22:26:02 -0700
  I was just removing the studs that came on the TiiCo motor to replace them with ones of the correct length. As I was...
• T4 PR retaining wire
  Historical mailing list - Craig Jones
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 16:45:40 -0800
  ...down" below the arm assembly and resting on the pedastal?? Also do the rocker arm hold down studs and nuts require locktite? Thanks. plainjane81
• Re: Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ?
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 01:44:59 -0500
  ...machine shop to drill out the centers, buy spacers and longer studs, Gowesties prices are a bargain. The sliding door also works which it...
• Re: Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:46:51 -0400
  ...The difference is that the C2s came with holes so that studs could be added whereas the CQs did not. Mike
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - unique head leak - not at gasket - 1 inch to the left at #2 top bolt?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:30:18 -0800
  ...The PO had overheated > that engine and destroyed it but I tore it down for analysis after I > replaced it. > > Stretched studs are a...
• Re: Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 10:26:09 EDT
  ...Also does anyone know why two pipes are attached with bolts and two with studs and nuts? ---- >> Kidd, I assume you plan to drill...
• RE: Tire chains / Phone #
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Thu, 7 Nov 96 11:21:28 UT
  No, I just have regular snows as I can only get the studs when the tires are new. I bought these in a junkyard...
• AC Wiring Photo Anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 12:22:53 -0700
  ...He even hacksawed the 6mm studs off that attach the bracket!! Not sure how those will get reattached as they appear to be welded...
• Re: testing a fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 12:41:18 -0400
  ...The explanation I've heard is that it's because of the length of the head studs. They twist during torquing -- if you just...
• Re: An interesting article on gas mileage vs wheel size
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:13:29 -0700
  ...You will need >proportionately longer bolts up front and longer studs in the rear >unless you have a big brake kit with studs in...
• Re: Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 1 May 2012 10:41:46 -0700
  ...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: WHEELS FOR 1984 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 15:39:58 -0500
  ...However, there is one problem with putting alloys on vans and buses (besides making sure the offset is right) and that is the studs...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power... Ignorance
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 22:02:56 EST
  ...This allowed them to use very short head bolts (not 12" long studs) with the normal metal head gasket that every motor except the...
• Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 09:31:03 -0500
  ...Several studs were broken, and nuts backed off on others, allowing the cylinder to work up and down. Could have been deadly. Vanagon engines...
• Re: 85-91 sliding door horizontal bearings
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 07:22:43 -0700
  ...OD 22mm, ID 8mm, thickness 7mm. > > They sit on studs on the door mechanism, held in place by circlip. > Circlips replaced by E clips...
• Re: 16" Tire recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:10:59 -0700
  ...I got my long studs from a Sway-A-way retailer in Florida. Expensive? Ya. Other options? Not that I found. 54 mm IIRC...
• Re: HELP LEAKING EXHAUST (DANSK)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 17:17:04 -0400
  ...PLUS the drilling out of the mounting holes on the head studs, PLUS fitment all untightened, and still the results are poor. I will...
• engine do's
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 17:55:20 -0500
  ...I am dropping the engine in order to remove and replace the exhaust studs on the heads. I know...maybe not completely necessary to...
• OE Tri-Star Wheel Arch Install
  Historical mailing list - Joe Pilot
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 23:15:52 +0000
  ...for the holes that have to be drilled? There are molded studs in the plastic that stand off enough from the surface to make...
• Fw: Exhaust gaskets... sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 17:08:20 -0400
  ...be installed/ replaced with out removing the exhaust header from the studs due to slotted bolt holes. I believe that they're also available...
• Re: B Bob needs help with archives
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:24:13 -0700
  ...some of the replys I have > made about tightening WBX head studs the Boston Bob way > > I some could give this a shot I...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:17:06 -0500
  ...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: Audi alloys on a vanagon was:Re: Tires!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 May 2007 14:00:39 -0400
  ...I may need longer wheel studs even if I don't > > > use spacer for the rear. I already got 10 longer audi lug bolts...
• Re: Locking lug nut/high lift jack
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:35:04 -0800
  ...PM, Mike Miller <mwmiller6@ATT.NET> wrote: > > I'll check the studs to see but I don't think they're long enough. So...
• Re: HELP. Hose leaking in Sharon, CT
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:15:24 -0400
  ...Be careful not to stress the pipe or you may tear the studs out of the intake manifold. Yours, David Beierl 401 225-5004
• Can't get the @$$#! oil cover off!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 22:25:38 -0700
  ...I've taken off the 4 nuts (that's all there is, right?) and I've loosened the studs/nuts that hold the case...