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• Re: 2000 Audi A6 wheels
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:40:26 -0400
  ...just had to add a thin 7mm spacer up > front and then buy the appropriate lug bolts/nuts from Loogy. No muss--no > fuss >
• Re: getting my van inspected in MD (headache)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:57:08 -0500
  ...the lugnuts/bolts and my > inspection date is nigh. > To legally pass inspection I need to be able to remove the wheels to > get...
• 87 Wolfsburg Seating Conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Apr 1996 19:12:24 -0400
  ...The other two bolts end up in the wheel well, accessable from outside the van. Be careful not to drill into anything in the...
• Re: Wheels upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 14:44:35 -0700
  Hey Dennis, Does the center cap fit on those wheels when mounted on a 2WD Vanagon (front)? Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Brake Drum removal -- 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Feb 1995 16:59:26 -0500 (EST)
  ...Is there some trick? So far I've: > > pulled the wheel, removed the two 11mm bolts, released the parking brake, > > and yanked, banged. The...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:48:15 -0700
  ...The hub >> portion of the wheel bolts to the vehicle. Hub + rim = wheel. >> Anyway, both the OP and the next P use the word...
• Motor mount broken bolt 84GL manual 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - william greenamyer
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:21:16 -0700
  ...Most everything seemed to be together however there were a couple of loose bolts. Looking at the pully end of the engine, the top...
• Re: Roof Rack Options - ladder
  Historical mailing list - Shane Eddy
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 16:09:00 -0400
  ...With these mounted on the hinge base itself > using longer carriage bolts you have a slightly tilted "raingutter" platform > that articulates with the poptop...
• Engine removal by Zoltan
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:34:58 -0700
  ...Here goes in a few words; I raise the car just so the wheels are off the ground with the help of the original...
• Re: Tires (Aaaaaaaagh!)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:54:32 -0500
  ...15s fit in Cunegonde's wheelwells? New rims are Audi 7 x 15 ET46 (spacers and new bolts on order). If they do, any...
• Re: CV joint repair american way.
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 06:56:18 -0800
  ...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: Thump Thump Thump
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 11:28:45 -0500
  ...Marshall Ruskin >Also check the bolts that hold the drive axles to their flanges on the >tranny and stub axles. > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon...
• Re: nut mm rear wheel
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 5 May 2004 13:52:34 -0400
  ...remove the two small (11mm?) bolts on the face of the drum, then persuade the drum to come loose. I used a two pound...
• Re: some sort of clunking - rear end
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Fri, 13 May 2011 17:34:48 +0000
  ...at the upper and lower bolts and couldn't see much play. On the rear drivers side wheel I jacked it up and I...
• Re: 16" wheel in front spare location?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:58:32 -0400
  ...Depending on wheel offset sliding door clearance may be real tight. For the spare tire carrier later vans that came from the factory with...
• Re: Fan noise?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:39:36 -0400
  ...Note; I recommend removing the front bumper and dousing the 4 radiator mounting bracket bolts/ tinnerman nuts with penetrant before attempting to remove the...
• Re: 15" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:02:19 -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...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 20:51:12 -0800
  ...out, but I’d advise taking cv bolts off and remove assembly intact. >> >> yes, chock the wheel, take the hub off. then take the...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:04:48 -0600
  ...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: Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Geroge A Lehman
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 18:57:57 -0600
  Terry, Check to see that the CVs bolts are not loose or that a wheel is not loose or bent. The joints can be...
• Re: Wheel Knocking?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 21:53:52 -0500
  ...Replaced it and repacked the inner with a new boot and > bolts.. No more sound. I would look into the CV that is what...
• Re: Center Bore size for Vanagon Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:22:12 -0400
  ...Thanks Jonce >By the time you are done with spacers, longer wheel bolts front, studs >rear etc. why not get wheels that fit? > >If...
• Re: Westy Interior Swap- Rear Seat bolts without welding?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:23:28 -0700
  ...the rear seat? These bolts >> are >>> precariously positioned for installation in a syncro. One bolt comes out >> in >>> the wheel well, but the other...
• Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 5 Jan 2020 16:18:51 -0500
  ...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: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:09:49 -0700
  ...Turned the steering wheel, and the movement of the > wheel pushed the rod through the bushing gave me plenty to play with. I was...
• Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 May 2011 09:58:58 -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: leaking power steering rack pinion shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 25 May 2010 15:18:33 -0700
  ...Also be sure to center your steering wheel when you bolt up the steering rod (wheels straight ahead) - you may have to do a...
• RE: Re[2]: 911 motor in a VW transporter
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 05 Apr 1995 15:16:41 EST
  ...off the boss for one of the crankcase bolts. Email me direct if you have other questions. And good luck -- 125hp with reduction gearboxes...
• how to put Audi 15" or 16" wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 11:53:16 EST
  ...i machined all hub centers of audi wheels to 2.5" ID. (i had machine shop do it at 10 bux a piece, they...
• Reply to: Re: What is VW Karma?
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  20 Dec 96 13:22:21 EST
  >> Why to trash the wheel covers?<< Helmut, meine freund, I hope you never see a Vega. I pray that you remain blissfully unaware of...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 13:19:04 -0700
  ...14'' steel wheels and according to Jon from FAS they don't need spacers, adaptors, boring, drilling or new lugs or bolts. I'm...
• Re: Audi Turbo wheels
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 07:48:09 -0700
  ...The Audi caps cover the lug bolts too, not just the very center. The Audi lug area is made without concern for appearances as...
• Re: Sound Recording of my Mystery Noise
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:55:04 -0500
  ...This happened to me once in my '85, and the shock bolts were loose. John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver...
• Re: Simple change for a Power Steering Rack - 1985 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 03:07:50 -0600
  ...I just guessed, then centered the wheel by moving the wheel on the shaft from above. BTW, I had to remove the bolt from...
• Re: Wheel suggestion. Did I send the wrong link? Sorry!
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:57:11 +0000
  ...With spacers you should use longer studs/bolts. Dennis https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-402S-Сustom-Wheel-pattern/dp/B07TDQC6Y7/ref=sr_1_20...
• Re: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 1 Jan 2024 01:41:02 +0000
  ...CV's, his comment was that usually a couple of the bolts snap at the head...and sure enough, that is exactly what happened...
• Arm out. Re: Rear Trailing....
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:01:42 -0800
  ...This tool was great for getting in to the work area, and it cut the remaining bolts, but of course the blade suffered. image...
• Wheel studs, Passat wheels.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 11:06:17 -0400
  ...10 Audi 5000 lug bolts for the front wheels Supplied by a fellow list member a few moths ago (thanks!) 5.. 10 Porsche studs...
• Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:16:37 -0400
  ...intact ___ _____ Check front & rear wheel toe in/toe out ___ _____ Wheel bearings move wheel on hoist check wear/play, Axle bolts torque, cotter pin in...
• Re: Stranded in Portland OR UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:10:48 -0700
  ...The van lost power to the wheels coming into Portland on I-5. I thought the tranny might have blown. I just "happened" to...
• Re: 1.9L long blocks
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 07:08:47 -0500
  add, remove the torque converter bolts through the access hole in the engine. Don't want to bend anything. You'll need to disconnect...
• Re: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:07:48 -0800
  ...But I managed to round off one of the twelve 6mm Allen socket-head bolts so that I cannot break the last bolt free...
• Re: your mail
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 10:12:11 -0700
  The fly wheel is not flat but has an upper surface where the pressure place bolts to and the inner lower surface where the...
• Re: Stripped CV Joint Bolt
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 26 May 2005 09:51:25 -0700
  ...Next > option is cut off wheel or carefully used torch. > > Dennis > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Matt Barclay <mbarclay@OPENFBO.COM> > Date: Thursday, May 26, 2005...
• Re: Tire Rack Steel Mercedes wheel for Syncro & Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 16:52:34 -0700
  ...bolts on the rear drums), & YES, they bolt on with the stock wheel nuts! Based on my actual experience with actual MBZ steel wheels...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:47:42 -0500
  ...Have >> yet >> >> to size up wheel on the rear yet, the wheels came with new bolts and >> nuts. >> >> >> >> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD...
• Re: start of a rear bumper build
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 13:09:21 -0700
  ...If on the other hand I had a stainless bumper and for some reason used aluminum bolts.... then the bolts would be gone in...
• Re: CV joint hard times
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 18:54:33 -0800
  ...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: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES - front mounting bolts for
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:42:12 -0700
  ...15" WHEELS AND TIRES? > > > Very helpful. Thanks! >> >> Stephen >> >> >> --- On Tue, 8/5/08, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: >> >> From: mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> >>> Subject...
• Re: rear westy storage- was OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:51:38 -0600
  ...the bar has (so far) been enough to loosen the nuts/bolts." .... me too, 16", 1/2" drive breaker. Almost all of the "factory...
• Re: Audi alloys on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 May 2007 01:07:38 EDT
  ...spacers up front, and longer bolts. as for the centercap, just have the machine shop machine the wheels so they accept the carat centercap...
• Re: WHEELS FOR 1984 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 15:39:58 -0500
  ...minuses of going to a 15 inch wheel on my 1984 VW Westy.The current 14 wheels are working fine with the exception of...
• Another "upgrade" completed
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 20:00:57 -0400
  ...After I had upgraded my wheels and tires (to 215/75R15 tires on 15" wheels) I could not put the spare tire in the...
• Re: Mysterious Vanagon Problem - Will not move.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:08:36 -0400
  ...Turns out that one of the caliper bolts came out and the caliper was cocking on the rotor and jamming it (it did the...
• Re: Shift but no go - Update - CV bolts go wheeeeeeeeee!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 09:05:41 -0700
  ...http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-and-drivetrain/drivetrain-parts/cv-joints,-boots,-etc/triple-square-cv-bit,-8mm.html These bolts are the correct...
• Re: Near New Brake Drum: Crack or casting flaw?
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 23:54:57 -0700
  ...I have run VW wheels and lug nuts and bolts of all sorts for going on 50 years... have had wheels off and on...
• Re: 15" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 27 Dec 2014 17:32:58 -0800
  ...I think the only alloy Mercedes wheel that fits without requiring longer lug bolts\studs is the CLK 16" wheel from about '98-'02...
• Re: Fitting Alloy spare into stock clamshell
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:28:14 -0600
  ...And I've put some hinges and bolts on the hinged end of the clamshell to drop it about 2". I also stow the...
• Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 20:32:17 -0600
  ...bolts for the front, and a > miniscule spacer up front on some wheels. what can happen? there is no way > for the wheels to...
• Re: feedback on 15 inch wheel options
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:37:39 -0400
  ...They use the stock steel wheel lug nuts and bolts too. my appear to be powder coated black ..they're the south african version...