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• Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 19:41:11 -0500
  >I believe VW also makes a special stud which is oversized on one end only >so the head can just be tapped out to...
• Re: [Fwd: [wetwesties] Winter Tires...] Oh no! Not again!
  Historical mailing list - madsen
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 18:32:55 -0500
  ...They do know > their snow tires, but they are $250 each out the door at Discount tire > (with studs). I don't know if...
• Misc. Vanagon Bits Wanted
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 22:57:11 -0500
  ...Specifically, I need one or two of the studs that the folding rear seatback engages into. Four vent louvers for the roof-mounted A...
• Re: Stupid Toque Converter Question!?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 14:48:51 EST
  ...do not use the mounting studs to pull the two together until all four nuts will go on at the same time, at this...
• Re: SA (South African) Grille advice
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 5 Jun 2007 19:02:22 +1200
  Quoting Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>: > The stock north American grilles used 1/4 turn screws whereas the SA > grilles use studs or attached...
• Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:43:12 -0400
  ...What I meant was that it's all hanging from the exhaust port studs; there are no other supports at play. On my baywindow...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:30:32 -0700
  ...then you just roll it into position onto the studs, or line up bolt holes. it's a shop tool of course .. and it...
• Re: Open Letter to GEX
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 12:57:22 -0500
  ...Then, when the studs sheared off with little effort, I realized >that it was going to be a long night. The good part is...
• Coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Lisa Arnott
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 13:38:01 -0700
  ...From first hand knowledge, it really works on the water cooled Vanagons, where the head studs run through the coolant. Engines run for any...
• Re: Thread pitch on vanagon lug bolts???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 21:58:40 +0000
  ...Syncros use studs all the way around vs. bolt sup front and nuts > > >in back for the 2wd. The SA big brake kits convert...
• Re: : Snow Tire Recommendation- re studs
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 19:00:39 -0600
  ...I do have > > chains of course, but haven't carried them in summer before. > > > > Here in Washington we are allowed to drive on studs...
• Re: GoWesty rainfly - trying to make it better
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 May 2012 22:19:09 -0700
  I don't want too :) But I was thinking about twist studs on the luggage rack front bolts. I have to find ones that...
• Governors (i.e.-rev limiters)
  Historical mailing list - Robinson
  Fri, 3 May 1996 13:38:11 -0400 (EDT)
  ...between the carb and the intake manifold and then get shorter studs for the carb. Is this right? I just want to get this...
• Re: Universal Cases
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 1995 18:26:32 -0400 (EDT)
  ...There is a hole slightly larger than a quarter drilled into the case as well as holes for the two mounting studs. I guess...
• Re: Rebuild longevity
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 00:06:47 -0400
  ...oil pump > OEM gasket set with OEM sealant > All corroded case studs replaced (probably most of them) > New cam, rod, and crank bearings > Careful...
• 2.1 L conversion: was HEADSTUD HORROR
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 05:01:43 PST
  ...pulling my passenger side head back off to get at the studs or I'll be shopping for a rebuilt 2.1 L engine...
• Re: What do I need to install 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 22:07:23 -0900
  ...Longer studs? Special bolts? Thanks, Chris
• Re: exhaust nuts & bolts is 304, 308, 309, 316 or zinc plated etc
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:15:10 -0600
  ...The goal is making sure they're relatively easy to remove, > especially without damaging "costly" parts, like welded studs. The > time > saved by having...
• Re: Which head gasket goop do you swear by???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 May 2016 18:05:03 -0400
  ...The most important part of this job is getting the head studs properly tensioned. Make sure the threads on the studs and in the...
• Audi turbo wheels on a vanagon...Re: Audi 16 spoke 'spider' rim
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 01:39:32 EST
  ...a) rear studs too short b) small bolt head on brake drums intefering with flush installation. c) center hub needs boring in order to...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:35:44 -0800
  ...Even worse the Bentley shows that there are > supposed to be 2 studs > > that the bracket mounts on with 2 nuts! Hey, I got...
• Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 11:16:41 -0500
  ...I am talking about repairing the miss drilled out studs for two reasons first this is mostly what I see a hole with some...
• Re: Exaust
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:31:08 -0500
  ...From the factory, only 2 head connections are done with studs and nuts, the other 2 are done with bolts. Now someone with skill...
• Led Dash Light Source, was Supplier praise
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 07:38:09 -0400
  ...but they had what I need and wanted. >> I needed wheels studs and they were perfect. Priced very nicely and super fast shipping. Smoking...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:58:11 -0700
  ...Other vehicles I've owned used studs and nuts, though. > > Why? I don't think the engineers were just dumb, but I don't...
• Re: 2wd front stud conversion
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 08:06:35 -0700
  ...just threw them on and didn't get them centered. > I figure the studs will make it a bit easier for all. > > Thanks. > > df > > > >
• Re: Send in the Grounds...
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 08:13:29 -0700
  ...from block to chassis. - Ground strap from tranny to chassis. - Ground studs with push-on crimp connectors. There's two or three in the...
• Re: Anti-sieze on 1987 Alloy lug nuts ?
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Sun, 21 Nov 1999 17:12:19 -0600
  ...Do this and in ten years when your van is as old as my bus, you will be smiling instead of breaking bolts, studs...
• Re: what else to replace along with head gaskets
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 15:53:12 EST
  ...Thermostat and o-ring(if hasn't been replaced recently) 7. Studs/Bolts/Nuts on exhaust system and heads. Hope this helps, Ken Wilford...
• Wheel Spacers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 14:08:20 -0400
  ...I'd also like to buy a set of longer wheel studs for the rear. Thanks, Jim Huskins
• Clutch Shudder problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 08:30:35 -0700
  ...One of the 2 bottom studs had sheared off, the other bottom stud/nut was very loose and the top two bolts were slightly...
• Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 02:43:11 EST
  ...since theyre steelies, then you dont have to change your rear studs. whats the offset stamped on the wheels?? i know the audi 5000T...
• Re: Drilling 14mm holes in alloy rims?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 02:00:52 -0500
  ...in enlarging 12 mm holes to > 14 mm for lug bolts/studs in aluminum rims. Is this something that can > be done with a...
• Re: Pics of my Frankenstein alternator bracket supports!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:43:01 -0800
  ...Combined with the stock studs, I'm sure it is stabler/stronger than stock. So they didn't change the design of the bracket...
• Re: The root of all bubbles, low compression and evil itself? 1.9 head off...
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Fri, 10 Feb 2017 08:08:09 -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: to all WELDERS:advice needed on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 06:48:20 -0400
  ...Brazing will not last that long and if you have a torch hot enough to do that, you can get the studs out. Dennis...
• Re: stripped stud hole
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 20:19:20 -0700
  ...I replaced all bolts with studs-if the 8mm bolts stick, they will break off as you try to twist them loose. With a...
• How to mount audi 5000 turbo wheels on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 14:03:05 EST
  ...the stock studs are sufficient, but the nut wont bite down quite as much. these are avail aftermarket at you local auto parts store...
• Re: Passat Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 19:54:55 EDT
  ...You may also need longer studs depending again on which wheel you are intending to use. I have access to some of the longer...
• Re: Picture of AAZ or AHU turbo charger down pipe please?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 19:26:24 -0700
  ...The later ones used uneven spacing on the 4 turbo exhaust studs and a curvy flange. The later flange still uses a round pipe...
• Re: Winter tires?Nokian not Available???
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 13:47:32 -0700
  ...An additional benefit to Nokian tires is longevity, they seem to last quite a bit longer and for those of us that use studs...
• Re: TIRES
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:42:32 -0400
  ...are the 14" Hakkapelitta all season tires I got w/o studs from Van > Cafe & will run all year: > > > http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre...
• Good local mechanic worked on my 85
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Mon, 10 May 2010 21:27:00 -0500
  ...He picked up the oxy sensor and replacement studs as well as a few other gaskets and bolts. Total bill - $330 including additional parts...
• Re: 1982 Diesel--Outer CV Joint, Right Side
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 10:38:22 -0500
  ...1982 Diesel--Outer CV Joint, Right Side > > -- > Has anyone had this experience? Four studs came loose, the other two > broke > (while driving!!). Any idea...
• EuroVan: Audi 5000 Turbo wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 14:23:29 -0500
  ...The wheels were originally purchased for my Vanagon, but I decided not to modify the Vanagon with longer studs which would not allow the...
• Wheels/ How do I determine correct ET
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hougard
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 00:52:47 EDT
  ...They are clearanced in the center and the bolt holes have been reamed for Vanagon lug nuts (longer studs and nuts not included). The...
• exhaust nuts and bolts
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 23:42:37 -0700
  ...I suspect that I will have to torch the nuts off, thereby destroying the studs. Is it an OK idea to replace the cylinder...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 21:50:02 -0800
  ...packed snow and ice ..sure studs help some. for people that have not tried really good Studless Winter tires .. you really should. When I...
• Re: torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:06:31 -0700
  ...Lower > studs/nuts coming loose or even breaking. Evidence often the trans bell > housing cracking where the lower studs go through. Worn torque converter...
• Re: rear discs
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 12:28:54 -0400
  ...the van rear hubs needed to be turned, the audi 5000T rotors fit over the studs (same 5X112mm) need longer studs pressed in. I...
• Re: Question - '78 Bus Exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 10:50:30 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Additional wisdom from Bob Hoover - brass or bronze exhaust studs, hi-temp anti-sieze on all the parts, and hi-temp Permatex gasket stuff...
• Re: Who needs hub caps?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 20:21:17 -0600
  ...clean mine up a bit also any ideas? > plus the chrome studs sound nice,, has any other drove like this and > if thier are...
• Re: Broken head stud
  Historical mailing list - James Karukas
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 20:10:15 -0800
  ...Should I have insisted on new heads and studs in the first place? I suspect this qualifies as a rhetorical question. Moral of the...
• Re: leaking coolant from valve cover?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 11:00:45 -0700
  ...New head studs and heads is the least possible compromise, and no guarantee of long term solution. This is the typical situation when maintenance...
• Re: transmission jacking up tips?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 23:37:38 -0700
  ...Hold it there while you slip a nut onto one of the lower studs. Done. Jacks are for wimps. Karl Wolz
• trouble fitting new Gowesty LP tank
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 13:21:27 -0400
  Just purchased a new GOWESTY propane tank but am having trouble mounting it onto the studs. The old one came right out with no...
• Re: KEP Plate Remove Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:15:45 -0700
  ...No studs to mess around with when > tilting tranny down/out. > > Drawing a blank, > > > Neil. > > > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > > http://tubaneil...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:36:57 -0700
  ...They had two things fundamentally 'weak' about them to me. ( this wasn't just a spacer, like over longer studs - it's a thick...
• Re: Anti-seize [WAS Re: Water Pump Replacement]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 11:59:04 -0700
  ...My previous car was a 71 bay window and those studs are > famous for snapping off. I was white-knuckling the removal of > these...
• Re: subject 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:31:07 -0700
  ...Wheels are available that do not require spacers or longer studs if they bother you. We just went up to 17" wheels on a...