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• Hub Caps
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 10:13:05 -0700
  Hello to the List I need replacement hubcaps for an 88 Wolfsburg Weekender. This vehicle has the aluminum allow wheels with the small cup...
• Re: '84 Hub cap problem
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 20:38:40 -0700
  At 7/7/2010 05:27 PM,David Milo wrote: >Rob, > >If something is "pushing" the hubcap off, I would expect to see a...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Mystery Solved
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 23:47:26 EDT
  ...Transaxle had an "attention lapse" and installed hub part number 087 323 373 instead of hub part number 090 323 373
• Re: click click click from drivers wheel
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:27:22 -0400
  Bryan is the speedo cable contacting the hubcap? If not the noise could be the speedo cable end itself. I use a dab of...
• Re: Brake Drum Removal
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Sun, 19 Jan 97 11:27:17
  ...The hub and drum on the Vanagon >> > are "split", so you can remove the drum without removing the hub. >> >> True. The drum and hub...
• Re: anti theft for hubcaps?
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 11:43:49 -0800
  Another way is using cheap aftermarket hubcaps nobody wants. I know not all like it but it works and sometimes even looks better. I...
• Front brakes question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 15:36:45 -0400
  does anybody know if the front hub from a Bay window (and rotor) would fit onto a vanagons spindles? it would allow the ease...
• Re: hubcentric question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:12:41 -0800
  ...The -centricity refers to how the wheel is centred on the hub. On 1/27/06, feller <feller@carboncow.com> wrote: > > Obviously the steel...
• Re: Front hub swap
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Fri, 28 May 2010 07:12:33 -0700
  ...Front hub swap To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 10:09 PM TJ, Syncros have splined hubs. 2wd's are...
• Re: Front hub swap
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 27 May 2010 20:09:27 -0700
  TJ, Syncros have splined hubs. 2wd's are smoothies. Syncros have separate hub and rotor. 2wd is one piece. Doesn't mean you can...
• Re: Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 11 May 2003 01:49:31 -0500
  ...Clean well, and add lots of anti seize to hub center when reinstalling. Hub does not have to come off when doing rear brakes...
• Need ring for hubcap!
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Sun, 21 May 2000 10:36:58 -0600
  Hi, I had a hub cap fly off my van the other day. Someone stopped us about 5 miles down the road and told...
• Re: Big brake front hubs?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 00:31:40 -0700
  On 4/24/05, HarveyB <NutsForVanagons@bellsouth.net> wrote: > Are the front hubs used in the SA Big Brake kits available in the US...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:46:40 -0600
  ...works on all cars without > "self aligning" wheels and hubs. > > Jim > > On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 5:22 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net...
• Re: axle connected to hub bone?
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:38:02 -0600
  ...Now the end of the axle moves around inside the cv boot and I can tell it is no longer inside the hub because...
• Re: !!!From the Underground - Genuine Hella Hubcaps for Sale!!!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 9 May 2002 18:14:35 EDT
  In a message dated 5/9/02 4:24:21 PM, poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU writes: << LOL! will trade hub caps for a wrinkly midget...
• Re: '84 Hub cap problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 22:29:31 EDT
  The fit of the left front hub cap is not deep enough becaus of the speedo cable end and a aftermarket(non V.W...
• for sale vanagon hubcaps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 04:49:26 EDT
  have a set of 4 really nice vanagon/bus chrome "moon" hubcaps w/ VW logo fit '71-'91. $40
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 2 Jun 2015 10:45:13 -0700
  I'm not the most adept at measuring but if it's of any help, I have a spare used stub axle and hub...
• Re: Hubcaps - chrome moonies ( not )
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 14:31:44 -0800
  Re " any chrome moon hubcaps for a '71 up bus or beetle will work." Just for your automotive and cultural historical correctness, 'moon hubcaps...
• Re: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 17:13:45 -0500
  Be careful! Before I bought my 14" alloys, I had some 14" cheesy hubcaps from Pep Boys. One day, while crusing down the road...
• hubcentric question
  Historical mailing list - feller
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 23:27:06 -0500
  Obviously the steel wheels are not hubcentric but are the after market alums supplied by many bearing load on the axle/hub at any...
• Re: Hubcaps - chrome moonies ( not )
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 18:14:59 -0500
  ...http://www.hubcapmike.com/baby-moons.html or like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-BABY-MOON-HUBCAPS-MOPAR-CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH-DODGE-8...
• axle connected to hub bone?
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 09:30:45 -0600
  ...Is this suppose to happen or it suppose to held to the hub the a snap ring? Thanks in advance, David
• Re: Grille, Hubcaps, & various trim pieces
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wetzel
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 10:39:43 -0800
  Just an update - the hubcaps and rear wiper motor have been claimed, but everything else is still available.
• hubcap fit on 14" w/ bfg at's
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 13:05:48 -0600
  i am on my 2nd set of hubcaps. both have been of the same style, which is the only style i've ever seen...
• Re: anti theft for hubcaps?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 15:05:03 EST
  ...But this would look unattractive, probaby > rattle, negatively effect balance of the wheel, and be marginally effective > at > best. > > I had all four hubcaps...
• Re: hubcap fit on 14" w/ bfg at's
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 13:54:07 -0700
  I tried tying the hubcaps in place with long nylon zip ties. Holds most of them, but the LF cap disintegrates in the most...
• Re: 30mm vs. 40mm Hub on Diesel Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 20:26:19 -0800
  ...the pumps are fully interchangeable, just that you will need the correct pulley to match the hub. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356...
• Wheel Bearings and measurements
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 21:05:15 -0500
  ...Butttttttt, let's say, hypothetically, of course, that I wanted to play around with different hubs/discs from other VAG products. How would I...
• vanagon chrome hubcap
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:01:00 -0400
  I am in need of a oem chrome hubcap in good shape. Mine fell off and I ran over it! GRRR mike
• Big brake front hubs?
  Historical mailing list - HarveyB
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 03:21:47 -0400
  Are the front hubs used in the SA Big Brake kits available in the US or are these special SA parts?
• Friendly word of advice :-)
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:36:44 +0200
  Hi If you are adjusting your frontwheel bearing, with the wheel off, and you spin the hub by hand - LOOK OUT FOR THE CALIBER...
• CV Joints - Assembling
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:03:43 -0700
  ...The McCafferty article makes much of some subtle shape differences between sides of the hub and cage, confusing since the old hubs and new...
• Re: Bug Hubcaps work for us.. Hubcaps $29 for 4
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 01:39:45 -0400
  ...http://www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW > > Just a note that I once again have these painted German hubcaps for > > Vanagons. These are the...
• spare tire stowage quiz...
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 14:10:01 -0400
  Do you stow your spare tire: a) hub side up b) hub side down c) doesn't matter Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• Re: Stuck in gear-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 16:28:01 EDT
  ...Because of the expense of the hub (around $275) some cheeseball outfits may not replace the hub if they do not see any cracking...
• Re: Eccentric hub?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 11:59:53 -0600
  ...Mark the drum at the spot > that rubs, then index the drum on the hub and see if the spot moves or > not. Another...
• cv ball cage: inner or outer chamfer to axle?
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 2 Jun 2016 00:38:16 -0700
  ...One an insertion that is not part of the original note: "(CORRECTION -over the years these outer ball hubs have been manufactured with different...
• Re: hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 09:40:02 -0700
  Just to facilitate communication, I'd point out that "hubcaps" cover only the center portion of the wheel, where the lug nuts/bolts are...
• Re: <F> Westy Appearance Package aka help for the sedate
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 14:12:17 -0700
  snip... 'The discerning owner could discard their own hubcaps ' I'm confused? Is this a slam? First thing we did was get rid of...
• Re: Boring out hubs on wheels...
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:11:34 -0400
  ...Boring out hubs on wheels... > So I'm trying to think of a clever way of boring out the hubs > on some alloy wheels...
• expected life of the brazil chrome hubcaps?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 23:52:04 -0500
  Hi all, how long do the Brazil chrome hubcaps last in the salt belt if well cared for? Thanks, Wes
• hubcap puller ...was: Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 18:25:29 EDT
  ...Anybody know what this is? Thanks, Gary >> hubcap puller. for the old chrome style moon hubcaps. chris
• Which Cromie type Hub Caps fit the Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Neptuno
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 13:49:13 -0800
  Like the tittle states I know that in earlier year Vanagons they used hub caps like the 4lug bugs are they one and the...
• Re: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 03:03:51 EDT
  In a message dated 8/10/99 12:24:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, SSGSPEAR@aol.com writes: << > any aircooled vw hubcap from '68...
• Re: Cracked Slider Hub Pictures
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 17:27:54 -0800
  ...Cracked Slider Hub Pictures My eyes are not so skilled that I know what flaw I'm looking at here! Can someone with a...
• Re: hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 12:46:03 -0800
  ...hubcaps Anyone in Ontario have any VW hubcaps (14" wheels) around? I just got the girl some new/used tires and i want it...
• Dumb Hubcap Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ross
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 14:22:37 -0600
  I have an 83 Vanagon (with stock steel wheels) and am trying to fit a set of hubcaps from a 71 - 79 Bus. I...
• looking for hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Ethan Fischer
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 20:26:52 EST
  I would like to buy 4 Vanagon hub caps in good condition. If you have some for sale let me know. Thanks Ethan Fischer
• FS: vanagon hubcaps, wheelcovers, wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 13:03:06 EDT
  for sale: vanagon hubcaps/wheelcovers 5 spoke alloy looking wheelcovers '81-'84 "fake "wire wheel" style wheelcovers p-mail if interested [text/html]
• Re: hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 00:14:05 -0800
  ...hubcaps > Just to facilitate communication, I'd point out that "hubcaps" cover > only the center portion of the wheel, where the lug nuts/bolts...
• Re: spinning rear lug nut
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 04:41:42 -0700
  ...Remove the hub. Tack weld stud to hub. Remove lug nut. Grind tack weld. Remove stud. Replace stud using Loctite stud & bearing sealer. (Green...
• Re: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 00:11:34 EDT
  ...Does anyone know which hubcaps fit, and also where I can find some good quality hupcaps--preferably with the VW logo. I live in...
• Re: '84 Hub cap problem
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:40:55 -0400
  > I have an '84 Westy and have those metal chrome VW hub caps, > the type that you smack on the four raised areas on...
• Re: Wheel/hubcaps "look" options
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:36:17 -0800
  Painting plastic hubcaps can work ... sort of, and espcially if you use 'Fusion' spray can paint that is for plastic. Their colors are not...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:59:34 -0700
  ...works on all cars without >> "self aligning" wheels and hubs. >> >> Jim >> >> On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 5:22 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net...
• Re: axle connected to hub bone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 13:22:06 -0700
  ...Especially if the large nut is still on the outer end of the stub axle that goes through the hub. not a good thing...
• Looking for hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Ethan Fischer
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 18:52:47 EDT
  Looking for a set of late model aero style hubcaps in good condition. Let me know if you have any for sale. Ethan Fischer...
• Re: 2wd front hub machining
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:09:49 -0700
  ...2wd front hub machining > Can anyone give me some practical, first hand knowledge or pass me on to > someone you know who has milled...