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• Re: Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size - 87 syncro??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 May 2002 08:01:06 -0700
  ...I don't know where this idea started but the Vanagon lug bolt does not fit the spare carrier hole. The Vanagon lug bolt...
• Re: radiator bleeder bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:16:41 -0500
  Dennis, do you have P/N for the bolt? My '84 has regular bolt in it. John Lauterbach Macon, GA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis...
• Re: CV joints in an '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 3 Feb 1995 10:00:26 -0800 (PST)
  ...I rest the outboard end in the trailing arm and then attach the inboard end with a couple of bolts. The hardest part is...
• Re: Help removing stripped CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 13:04:50 -0500
  ...you could try tapping in an allen head into star bolts and see if that grabs vice grips on head of bolt may do...
• Re: bolt needed for seat rails
  Historical mailing list - aircooled chris
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 13:26:31 -0700
  ...http://www.eucasafari.vendioweb.com/bolt%20pics/ The first picture is of the seat bottom with just the bolts, the others of the bolts...
• Re: flywheel bolts
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:59:52 -0800
  I have reused the flywheel bolts on 5 engines I have rebuilt without any problems. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Koller" <rkoller@HELIX.NIH.GOV...
• Re: seat belt replacement, tough anchor bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:30:23 -0500
  ---- John Reynolds <transporterjr@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Seat belt bolts are, for the most part, size 7/16-20 the world over - even on non...
• Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 19:31:03 -0600
  No stainless bolts permitted for this application!! The proper CV bolts are harder and have greater tensile strength than a stainless bolt of the...
• Re: Alternator Belt
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 10:43:10 -0700
  On the later models I think you have to remove the AC belt? Which has a tensioning bolt; where as the alternator doesn't...
• Re: Replacement for Steering Column's Upper Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 7 May 2012 14:59:01 -0700
  Those upper column bolts are "shear bolts" only in the sense of "tighten until head of bolt shears off," as noted on 48.2...
• drive belt pulley bolt
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Partin
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 23:04:30 -0700
  ...When I tightened the 3 belt pulley bolt it wouldn't snug the pulley down. Closer inspection revealed the crank on the rebuilt receives...
• Starter Bolts 91 Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 18:57:34 -0400
  ...Two bolts hold the unit in, and the top bolt appears to be a torx T-50, however after putting a bit of force...
• found some new subie head bolts (still in packaging). free to first responder
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:59:26 -0400
  the bolts are BOLT-10x158x30 part number 800210990 cheers, Sudhir
• Re: Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size - 87 syncro??
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Fri, 24 May 2002 11:16:09 -0400
  ...I ran back and forth between the tower of bolts and my van until I pinpointed the exact bolt. Then I forget the washer...
• CV-joint regreasing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 21:00:55 -0700 (PDT)
  > I always use the porsche star-hole > bolts to replace the old vw-bolts. costs extra and you have to have a > special tool...
• Re: regarding head gasket failures on water cooled engs....
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:14:31 -0700
  ...Re torquing bolts Larry, Karl, et al I recall threads in the past stating that certain bolts on the WBX (head bolts?) should never...
• Re: stripped flywheel bolt
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 08:55:18 -0500
  Karl Wolz wrote: > > When I went to remove my flywheel today, I found that all of the hex bolts > had been rounded a bit...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:29:07 -0500
  Just asking in general, since an earlier post commented on stripping the threads on the new alternator bracket bolt. Stripped threads and incorrect torque...
• Re: marshall.. will 16"audi A4 wheels fit a 5000 turbo..orvanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 30 May 1999 23:53:28 +0200
  David Marshall wrote: > AFAIK Audi still uses 5x 112mm bolt patterns. I have no idea what the > offsets of these wheels are. More than...
• Haynes Trailer Hitch Installation.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 05:15:26 -0500
  ...The bumper is held on the van by 8 bolts. ] Four large bolts bolts anchor the bumper to the vehicle frame. There are two...
• Re: what kind of bolt do I need
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:52:56 -0700
  Probably a round headed 1/4 inch carriage bolt, a little over an inch long perhaps. Look at the other bolts used to hold...
• RE: 87: follow up on leaking head
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 27 Apr 1996 09:39:55 -0700
  I'm thinking about replacing a leaking head bolt. Is there anything to this process other than removing the old bolt and replacing it...
• Metal Bumper Bolts
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:08:00 -0400
  Hello list, Can Anyone tell me the appropriate specs for the bumper bolts on an 85 vanagon. This one has the metal bumpers. It...
• Lug Bolt/Nut Size/Thread Pitch
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 00:24:49 -0500
  Hi, I am trying to confirm the size and thread pitch of the bolts and studs: Bolts 14 x 1.5mm Nuts 12 x...
• Re: 1.9 big end bolt in 2.1 engine?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:16:36 -0400
  Zoltan wrote: > I think, Boston Bob told me once, that he is using non-stretch bolts from the 1.9 engine in the 2...
• Connecting Rod Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 05:51:00 -0700
  I have heard that the bolts for 2.1 l con rods are not the greatest, and should be replaced on a rebuild with...
• Re: vangon cv axel bolts
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 29 May 2009 11:37:00 -0700
  ...The CV bolts are tripple square bolts but one size larger than the ones for late model Vanagons. Of course the 98 Passat might...
• 82 Westy middle seat install - propane bolts welded in??
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:24:31 -0800
  ...This means the front track has just the inside two bolts connected, and is propped up on top of the two outer welded propane...
• Rear Heat Shield
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 10:57:29 -0500
  ...Last night, I installed the large aluminum heat shield (behind the muffler/cat) that bolts to the motor mounts and has 4 small bolts...
• Re: lower front shock bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 23:26:32 -0500
  These bolts must be minmum grade 10.9 and the nuts should be Prevailing Torque locknuts, all steel. If the holes in the lower...
• Re: please help - bumper bolt
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 3 Oct 2018 19:46:04 -0300
  ...Not surprising that the bolts from your OEM bumper don't fit, its flat, as opposed to your nice new tube bumper. If someone...
• Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 08:34:34 -0800
  NO TORX! TORX is 6-pt and will mess up your 12-pt socket-headed bolts. Ask me how I know this. A year...
• Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 19:31:19 -0500
  ...usually the grease penetrates/leaks over time to keep the bolts well lubed. 9 times out of 10 cv joint bolts only fail to...
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 13:50:29 -0500
  ...Interestingly the stock Vanagon bolt does about 9 revolutions with the steel wheels. Some say if the bolt bites into the hub as far...
• Comment on Starter Bolts and Engine Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 13:08:57 EST
  I have noted in this thread that the Socket Cap starter bolt is treated as an alien entity in the overall scheme of bolts...
• Re: Exhaust system bolts ??
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Thu, 17 May 2001 22:55:41 -0600
  Ken I would go to Home Depot and buy some galvanized nuts, washers and bolts. Thats what I've been using for years and...
• please help - bumper bolt
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 3 Oct 2018 10:46:17 -0700
  hi all, does anyone has this steel tube style bumper? if you do could you please tell me what size of the bolts? the...
• Inner CV joint Allen bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Sun, 18 May 2003 14:44:57 -0400
  3 days and $250 in tools later I'm one bolt away from removing the passenger side rear side. Let me re-phrase, this...
• Re: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:15:50 -0600
  Maybe someone needs to put together a body bolt kit and a driveline bolt kit and offer them to the group? Thanks, Tom Hargrave...
• Is this list great or what? was "Nuts" (and bolts)
  Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 19:47:32 -0600
  ...I took this bolt into two nut & bolt specialty shops and they both told me they didn't carry 11mm and didn't even...
• Re: stuck together
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 17:38:01 -0600
  ...Replace the pressure plate to flywheel bolts (6) Ace hardware mertics are fine. Start all six bolts in the flywheel and bring them down...
• Re: Armwrestling
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 13:25:57 -0800
  ...Get a 4.5 inch x 1/4x20 cap screw. (Standard bolt type thing with a flat hexagonal head) From the opposite side of...
• Re: Metal Bumper Bolts
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:27:21 -0400
  ...It seems a PO owner >> put different bolts in when securing the bumper top to the chassis. The >> bumper is now loose and in...
• Re: pop-top carriage bolts
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 14:52:37 -0500
  There is a hardware store near me that carries all sorts of metric bolts, even carriage bolts, many in stainless steel. Another alternative is...
• Re: removing ground strap bolt
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 07:23:50 -0800
  Hi Jake, I removed the bolt cleaned and chased the threads, replace bolt with SS bolt and star lock washer, grease everything. Dave Jake...
• Re: seized bolts
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 22 May 2012 12:09:36 -0400
  ...When I attempted to remove > one of the 6mm bolts, I broke the head off the bolt. I thought my > only option now was...
• Re: Loctite
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Oct 2018 16:16:47 +0000
  ...Removable grade up to 1⁄4" to 3⁄4" (6 mm to 19 mm) bolts Valve cover bolts, water pump bolts, oil pan bolts...
• Re: Torque Wench
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 06:50:38 -0500
  ...I am methodical in the sense that I tighten the > bolts until I feel the metal stretch. It is not "pumping iron", more like...
• Re: Damn! Rounded over CV Joint Bolt!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 01:01:13 -0400
  ...Damn! Rounded over CV Joint Bolt!!!! > > > Hi all: > > Removing CV bolts today, got over-confident and rounded out > one of the > Allen-head bolts...
• Alternator Bolt Size?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 10 May 2002 22:03:45 -0400
  It seems that my alternator is just sitting in place, the upper bolt is missing. Good grief, I must be one lucky owner that...
• Re: Metal Bumper Bolts
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:10:23 -0700
  ...Metal Bumper Bolts Hello list, Can Anyone tell me the appropriate specs for the bumper bolts on an 85 vanagon. This one has the...
• Re: 45Nm a bit much for CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 10 May 2007 07:20:52 -0700
  Some of the cheap CV joints (like the "OE brand" that CIP1.com sells) come with new bolts that are so soft they strip...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:52:19 -0700
  so John, what bolt exactly are you asking torque specs for? alistair On 2012-06-14, at 7:41 AM, JRodgers wrote: > So Bentley...
• Re: bolt needed for seat rails
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 15:46:22 -0700
  Chris, Your local Home Depot will have that bolt, although, you may have to cut it down to size with a hacksaw. The size...
• Re: Size for the clam shell bolt
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:38:44 -0400
  Wheel bolts are M14. Clamshell bolt is M12 with an enlarged 19 mm head so the lug wrench will fit it (vise 16 mm...
• Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:16:12 -0800
  The thread on where to get nuts and bolts made me think - What size bolts are the most common in the VW? I also...
• Re: Middle Seats
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 18:49:38 EDT
  ...There are 4 bolts holding the middle seat to the > you dont need to put these 4 bolts in, the seat sure as heck...
• Re: Thermostat housing bolts, 91 westy
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 01:01:51 +0000
  ...I actually could get the top bolt out and the housing was already split near the bottom bolt. I got the top bolt out...
• Re: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sun, 31 Dec 2023 17:31:19 -0800
  If you have a triple-square bit for the newer CV bolts, tap it into the allen head bolts, it will create enough spline...
• Re: Size for the clam shell bolt
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:19:21 -0400
  ...15:35 BenT <syncro@gmail.com> napisał(a): > Wheels bolts from some other cars, maybe. Most Japanese cars use a 12mm 1.5 bolt...