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• Re: syncro fender flares
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Wed, 3 May 2017 18:05:09 +0000
  ...I have an 84 Westy, 2wd and I have added 15 in wheels with 215-70-15 General GrabberATs I have noticed heavy spray...
• Re: . . . & Those Damn Shear Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 13:00:35 EST
  ...Anyway, if they wanted to make it hard to remove, they would have used something like a Huck bolt. <<If the bolts themselves are...
• '86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Jul 1996 21:23:12 -0500
  ...This involves removing two large bolts attaching it to the wheel bearing hub. (A little help from the hammer for these bolts). 4. Again...
• Re: Wheels upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 09:56:49 -0400
  ...Wheels upgrade Hey Dennis, Does the center cap fit on those wheels when mounted on a 2WD Vanagon (front)? Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Vanagon Alloy wheels $300
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 15:40:53 -0500
  ...a >while back, but they included caps and proper lug nuts/bolts. The tires >even had decent tread left, but the sidewalls had some...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:11:05 -0500
  ...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: Brake Help Please!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 21:04:39 -0600
  ...Tap the drift smartly on the drum between the lug bolts. Give it a couple of pops and then move to a space between...
• Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 4 Jan 2020 10:41:07 -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: strange Clicking Noise from engine compartment (??)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:54:39 -0400
  ...And I have double checked that the bolts haven't loosened. The noise isn't periodic though. My experience with CV joint noise is...
• lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 22:02:07 -0400
  ...That repair got done but in trying to take off the wheel I found I couldn't budge the lugs with a four way...
• 1981 Vanagon Clutch Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:48:20 -0400
  ...to the master mounting bolts. - Master can be changed by kneeling on the floor and reaching up. - Mounting bolts are 13mm, hydraulic nuts are...
• Re: Brake Drum removal -- 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lamoreaux
  Sat, 4 Feb 1995 14:36:23 +0000
  ...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: c.v. joint removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:17:36 -0500
  ...It's easiest if you remove the bottom two (easiest to see/reach), then jack up that side and give the wheel 1/3...
• Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:42:26 -0700
  ...Hub (part with the wheel studs) is bent 3. Something wrong with wheel bearings 4. Something wrong with proportioning valve to rear wheel 5...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:06:33 -0700
  ...lot of misinformation in wheel and lug botl/nuts specs at tire stores. if 2WD vanagons have nuts and bolts.. and their system only...
• Re: Any tow bar advice?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 03:32:51 -0500
  The following assumes that you have either a four speed or a Syncro, either of which can be towed with all 4 wheels on...
• Rear alignment question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:50:23 -0400
  ...There are four bolts holding the wheel that they would loosen and add shims to the top two. Last time they did this they...
• Re: Jumpseat install questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 19:42:36 -0400
  ...Since welding the bottom plates and sockets will involve lots of heat, fire, and burning of undercoating, etc., you might consider bolts for that...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:33:53 -0700
  ...bolts, studs, whatever....they should often times not be taken right to the specified torque, all in one tightening. When I do alloy wheels...
• The Project Advances, need help with rad!!!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Darling
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 12:33:29 -0800
  ...I will admit to being deficient in knowledge ove this, but I have no idea how the rad bolts on to the body! Yup...
• Re: dropping engine and auto trans at the same time?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 08:47:18 EST
  ...The second time I made a little rolling platform out of plywood, scrap 2x4's, and a couple of rubber wheels I had lying...
• Re: Rim Capacity Rating -- used rims from an Audi A5 -- 1430 lbs
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Tue, 26 Jun 2018 18:33:48 -0700
  ...seat lug bolts and nuts (which are completely different than the large ball seat lugs used for the Vanagon steel wheels). Other than that...
• Re: rear brake adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 09:15:43 -0700
  ...rear brake adjusting I believe the right side adjusting wheel has left-hand threads. -Dana- Edward Maglott wrote: > > Hi all, > I have been searching...
• Re: [WetWesties] Parts? &Clunks&Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 11:44:58 -0800
  ...16In > > has gotten Rid Of It ~ > > > > ORR ~ DeanB > > __._,_._____,_._,___ > > > -- 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels. Oldest son is an Eagle scout.
• Re: Some more reasons to watch the mechanic
  Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 10:15:17 -0400
  ...forward of the wheel. > Next, he is about to use his powerful air wrench on the PLASTIC WHEEL > COVER FAKE BOLTS! More just in...
• '86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:58:57 -0500
  ...This involves removing two large bolts attaching it to the wheel bearing hub. (A little help from the hammer for these bolts). 4. Again...
• Re: Shuddering Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 3 Mar 2016 13:31:28 -0500
  Try loosening the lug bolts/nuts a little and retightening evenly with a torque wrench. This made a difference for me on an Outback...
• Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 13:56:26 -0400
  No need to grind 'divots' into the wheels, just remove those two small bolts, their sole purpose is only to hold the brake drum...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:56:49 -0500
  ...VW's don't have main cap bolts, but re-usable aircraft-style case tie bolts with a low torque value. They also don...
• Westy roof rack installation tips
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 13:30:57 -0400
  ...542 artificial rain gutter, 300 feet, 58"? bars, 877 rollercoaster (kayak), 875 hydroglide (kayak), locks, front wheel holder, and a fork mount long tray...
• Re: CV problem?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 2 May 2009 10:06:34 -0700
  ...elsewhere? > Thanks, > Ed > Assuming the CV bolts were tightened properly, jack up the rear and spin each wheel. If you hear noise, it might...
• Re: Towing a Splittie with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 22:27:32 +1200
  ...The split-window bus would be towed on >its own wheels using a tow bar that hooks onto the front beam. The trip is...
• Re: [Syncro] Installing jumpseats
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 01:25:31 EST
  ...The other two bolts end up in the wheel well, accessable from outside the van. Be careful not to drill into anything in the...
• FREE VANAGON PARTS-LOCAL PU ONLY
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 13:58:15 -0400
  ...1 complete set of steel wheel nuts and bolts. 4 new spark plugs (Bosch) 1 valve cover gasket (new) Remember, if this stuff is...
• head studs & cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:11:13 -0600
  ...Those near the tranny are great, but one of the boots near the wheel is split. Now I have never pulled one of those...
• Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:53:32 -0700
  ...No spacers but new lug bolts and nuts, just like stock 14" alloys? David --- BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I am not aware...
• Re: Drivers seatbelt on west
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:21:31 -0700
  ...The bolts holding belt to body beside seat, the "other end" to the reel, can be tight and rusted in if you come from...
• rear brake adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 08:53:28 -0400
  ...have been trying to determine which way to move the star wheel to move the shoes closer to the drum. I haven't found...
• FS: 81 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 22:30:42 -0400
  ...New 3-window canvas & pop-top seals, stainless pop-top bolts, roof rack brackets. Engine rebuilt approximately 5,000 miles ago with Mahle Pistons...
• Re: CV joint hard times
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 13:51:13 -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: "drill-out" and Broken Bolt/Stud Extraction Techniques
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 12:11:56 -0500
  ...I've axually had broken bolts that the drilling forced in, that were finger tight. Just nothing to grab on to. After that, they...
• Re: Wheel suggestion.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 3 Jan 2020 11:45:20 -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: Thumping Noise - Wheel CV Joint Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:49:58 -0600
  Jim, Have you jacked the entire rear off the ground so you can turn and "wiggle" each wheel to see if that happens to...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:28:39 -0700
  ...bolts, studs, >> whatever....they >> should often times not be taken right to the specified torque, all in one >> tightening. When I do alloy wheels...
• Re: Road Story to share
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:35:41 -0700
  ...you speak of the wheel flange are you referring to what I call the "hub" (the part the wheel bolts to)? I didn't...
• Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 30 May 2012 09:06:58 -0400
  ...What I have found is that if the van is from the east coast and hasn't been garaged, these bolts are going to...
• Rotator Rachet Tool for the Vanagon Mechanic in your life
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 16:13:40 -0700
  ...Personally, I wouldn't use it for heavy work like wheel lugs, brake caliper bolts, and such but for light to medium work it...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:46:00 -0400
  ...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: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:08:55 -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: diagnosing CV Q's
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 16:09:18 -0700
  ...Bolts are torqued >> properly. >> >> Also- when checking, I am not sure if I should have the wheel on or off >> the ground? >> >> I'm...
• Re: Ball joints and steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:24:11 -0500
  ...get the new rack in place, cost the 4 bolts with anti-seize, > loose fit > the 4 hold down bolts DONT tighten > 9. get...
• Audi 16 inch wheels, Ronal Rims fit!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 13:30:22 EST
  ...Sometimes all that is needed is larger holes for the lugs and different shape nuts/bolts. >> Ronal R9's are a direct bolt on...
• South African 15" alloys available again
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 02:03:45 -0500
  Folks, I have several sets of two styles of these wheels available again. They are 15" x 6.5", same as used on the...
• Re: Rear Drums wont come off.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Jul 1994 16:30:13 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Turn the wheel as you do this to unwedge the drum evenly. My adjusters, too, were completely frozen. Liquid wrench did not help and...
• Re: A Little Help with Rims
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 May 2011 05:50:00 -0400
  I have just recently found a wonderful 17 inch wheel option for the Vanagon. Bolt on, look great, has a 2,200 pound rating...
• FS: tapered lugnuts/bolts for Carat/Wolfsburg alloys
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 09:11:55 EDT
  ...There are also six (6) sets of lugbolts suitable for 2wd front wheel applications. They require a special wrench (one included for each set...
• Re: Carpet Replacement Kits - Input Requested - Please!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 10:34:40 -0400
  ...the wheel wells. (If I'm remembering right, this part includes the section closest to the door where the seat belt bolts in.) ========================== Sewfine...
• Re: FS: Mercedes Steel Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 11:51:39 +1200
  ...the larger VW bolts. I really hope Mercedes quality is on average a LOT better than the paint on these wheels! Hopefully mine were...
• Re: Common front end rattles?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 May 2021 12:58:41 -0400
  ...my rear bolts I have in there could be a bit larger. >> >> >> The Sounds like it is either in the center, wheels or front...
• Re: Most common VW metric threads?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 02:03:36 -0500
  ...in the archives 14x1.5 (shift knob, wheel lugs, oil > drain plug) and 10x1.5 ('engine bolts') are good ones to have. Does ETKA...