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water-cooled alternator bracket
Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:48:34 -0700
...You would think there would be two studs and eventually Bentley confirms this. In the short run without getting into a bigger project we...
Re: Passat Wheels
Historical mailing list - ID Workshop
Fri, 26 Oct 2001 22:03:16 -0700
...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: Syncro fuel tank woes
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Tue, 8 Jan 2002 07:58:37 EST
...IF you break a stud, carefully drive ALL the studs back into the tank until you can capture the ring that they are mounted...
Re: Header bolts broken
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:33:20 -0400
...Yes the exhaust studs are most liklely 5.8 or 8.8. Almost all repalcment studs are 5.8 unless you go for a...
Re: Led Dash Light Source, was Supplier praise
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Wed, 12 Mar 2014 11:44:44 +0000
...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: stud size on ignition coil?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 28 Jul 2012 19:50:45 -0700
All vanagon ignition coils that I have seen, have spade terminals mounted on 5mm diameter studs built into the coil, held on with 8...
Re: Exhaust Gaskets
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 21:40:23 -0500
...No need to remove the nuts or studs, just loosen them enough to rip the old gasket out and drop the new in. I...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Fri, 2 Dec 2005 09:34:43 -0800
...is wet and sloppy and its hard for anything other than studs to keep traction regardless of how you drive...that and the others...
Re: squeaky belt?
Historical mailing list - Gary Anderson
Sat, 6 Dec 2008 17:46:42 -0600
...squealing sound was after the second (of two) alternator bracket mounting studs had broken. You might want to check for this possibility. It is...
Re: : Snow Tire Recommendation- re studs
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 5 Dec 2015 17:01:20 -0500
...Snow Tire Recommendation- re studs Thanks for the clarification Dennis, and I now remember the information for the XL tires being on the placard...
Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 5 Feb 2014 22:39:56 -0500
...the best and safest way to remove the cylinder head exhaust studs and bolts or nuts ? Probably they have very many years of rusting...
Professional Tech Asks Help Hd Gasket
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 22 Feb 1999 14:39:33 -0500
...Got the motor pulled today, began teardown, and >one of the center upper studs on the RH side came out with >the nut; it...
Re: First Time Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 6 Jan 2004 14:33:16 -0600
...Once I started tapping round and > round, sort of bumping it towards the ends of the studs, it popped > right off......without having to...
Re: Drilling 14mm holes in alloy rims?
Historical mailing list - Christopher
Mon, 26 Dec 2005 10:21:09 -0800
...I needed rear studs for the rear so I have never gotten around to finishing getting them on. >From: Agent99 <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET> >Reply...
Re: exaust removal woes
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:15:39 -0700
...It was just about the best tool I have bought, considering I had to redrill and Heli-Coil two exhaust studs on my Butternut...
Power Steering conversion quesions (my arms are tired)
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Thu, 4 May 2000 17:45:33 PDT
...the body while running the hoses? Is the pump mount holes/studs in existance somewhere on a non-PS engine? I have the belt...
Re: Ford wheels on a Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Wed, 9 Aug 2000 00:58:10 EDT
...They have the correct pattern and offset but you will need longer studs and/or longer lugbolts as applicable. Also the wheel covers do...
Re: Bus depot exhaust system junk?
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Tue, 10 Oct 2000 17:41:17 EDT
...The front pipe will not go over the cylinder head studs... ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet...
Re: Bar's Leak (Was: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs)
Historical mailing list - jon
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:32:57 -0800
...My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs) > > > > Carefully, Appropriatley used, Bars leak, pwedered sealants, pepper, eggs, > > etc, will work on many small...
Re: 'Nother Head Gasket Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 3 May 2014 08:53:06 -0400
...I have seen the studs stretch to the point that the cap nut will bottom out. As a test, test fit the head with...
Re: Dansk exhaust system junk?
Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
Tue, 10 Oct 2000 16:27:47 -0400
...The front pipe will not go over the cylinder head studs for the pipe, >and >I tried a used pipe and it will not...
Fire Investigation Type IV engine
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 3 Aug 2002 21:45:33 -0500
...I thought that these studs possibly reached red hot in normal use, I see now I was wrong on that assumption.) I'm not...
Re: Need a gasket
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:52:20 -0700
...The >> two water pipe gaskets they send are just a couple millimeters too small >> to slip over the studs on the head. >> >> Someone got...
Dial Gauge. Was: Re: Oily Oily Clutch. ....
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:47:07 -0700
...Would a thick piece of plate steel mounted to engine lower mount studs provide a stable enough surface for a dial gauge using a...
Re: Rear Brakes Seized?
Historical mailing list - James V
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:44:19 -0800
...a hammer. �Maybe apply torque > with a pry bar between the studs at the same time. > �Did you set the hand brake when you...
Re: Mercedes wheels
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sat, 2 Nov 2002 02:07:02 -0500
...Also have two longer than stock rear studs. Each and every application is different. So pmail me with your ET and I will try...
The case of the cracking Alternator Bracket - Solved
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Fri, 8 Apr 2005 14:24:10 -0500
...Avail from dealer and it really works to hold the L bracket from flexing and either breaking or busting the studs out of the...
Re: Anyone running - Audi 5000 quatro turbo 6-spoke rims (ET-45)
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:06:04 -0500
...the rears to have the caps work? >> That >> would mean longer studs as well, eh? Fronts are fine. >> >> TIA, >> >> > > when you machine the centers...
need input on confusing CV joints...
Historical mailing list - rsf
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 23:16:02 -0500
...Which was obviously replaced once already (new looking with newer 6mm Allen studs while other side has 12point) Anyways, I took apart the offending...
Re: Double Van Sighting Boston Area
Historical mailing list - brady
Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:38:22 -0800
...two tome blue, hardtop, racks, Oregon plates!, sounded like it was running studs Second: Dark Blue Syncro hardtop, racks, and looked like Zetec or...
Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
Fri, 15 May 2009 16:02:39 -0800
Hi, The bolts (I think they are hex head cap screws and not studs with nuts) that attach my front and rear header pipes...
Removing head nut
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Thu, 24 Jun 1999 19:38:18 -0700
...1) Has this ever happened to anyone else?! 2) How do the studs come out? Are they replacable with the case bolted together? TIA...
Picture of AAZ or AHU turbo charger down pipe please?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 20 Jul 2002 19:07:02 -0700
...I am wondering if anyone can provide me a picture of the flange that bolts on the the four studs of the turbo charger...
Re: '83 Folding Rear Seat
Historical mailing list
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 20:54:06 EDT
...if so, you can cut and reposition the plate that holds the studs back furthur. chris
Re: Follow-up on bad exhaust experience
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:09:59 -0600
...He quoted me the price over the phone like he had drilled out > 100's of studs in his days... (he's been in...
Re: Full Length rear seat latching
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 21 May 2008 13:03:47 -0500
...So I guess the question is what "Studs" or "Posts" do I need to make the back of my weekender seat latch in what...
Re: removing rear axle nut
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:38:02 -0800
...Looking for articles on how best to remove the rear hub/axle nut on my 89 Westy (2wd) to install some longer studs for...
Re: I rather drive the Vanagon (snow tires)
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 15 Jun 2014 18:43:41 -0500
...in a winter climate. > > My wifes' Passat wears good studs, period. She drives faster than I do, and they have saved her in some...
Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sat, 16 May 2009 10:26:21 -0400
...Take your time, put studs and copper clad locking nuts back in on all the exhaust ports. That way you can cut the nuts...
Re: 14" VW Alloys
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:05:15 -0700
...to put them on but I'm comfused about the lugs/studs. > > It appears that the alloys require lugs with a cone like shape...
Re: subject 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:01:10 -0400
...Wheels are available that do > not require spacers or longer studs if they bother you. We just went up to > 17" wheels on a...
Re: Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:20:35 -0700
...Folks, Also, I got a set of 14" VW alloy wheels along with this rig, but no studs/nuts or center caps. Any ideas...
FS: Mercedes CLK forged alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:29:07 -0800
...They do not require longer studs. Some have some minor scratches from normal wear and tear. Keep in mind that new ones sell for...
Re: TYP I&II ENG. different??
Historical mailing list
Wed, 21 Jun 1995 20:44:54 -0400
...alone the rear motor mount and only had the two lower studs and one upper bolt holding the motor in! And I drove it...
F.S. more alloy wheels for vanagon
Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
14 Sep 96 15:01:32 EDT
...These also come with center caps and elongated bolts for the front and elongated studs for the rear. For those who are unaware of...
Bolt from clutch housing to engine
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Tue, 3 Sep 2002 07:27:15 -0700
...The top right picture identifies nuts on studs on the bottom of the clutch housing. The stud on the right side has apparently worked...
exhaust stud removal broken
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:58:07 -0400
...so after using a chisle and center punch to cu the nuts off of 2 studs and thinking im golden the last bolt after...
Re: Cdn source for Michelin Agilis
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 20 Sep 2005 08:46:41 -0700
...They're almost identical but one comes with the holes for studs. They have the load range ... agressive tread ... and, even though they're...
Re: [NVC] Possibly the most useful camping gadget ever
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:03:06 -0500
...replace short wheel studs or lug bolts with longer studs. Screw a lug nut down over the stud to hold the wheel on, then...
Re: Possible...Overheating
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:17:31 -0700
...The real danger there is if left long enough the studs in the case can break off.. and that's not fun to repair...
Re: Help with stripped threads
Historical mailing list
Sun, 20 Oct 1996 10:02:35 -0800
...There are studs avalible that are stepped. One end is 8mm then at about the middle it steps up to a larger size. You...
Stripped thread, oh no
Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
Wed, 8 Dec 1999 16:41:01 -0700
...my 85 Vanagon, I stripped the threads on one of the studs that holds the rocker-arm assembly in place (Don't ask how...
Re: Alternate locations for Propane Tank
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Sat, 9 Mar 2002 07:14:32 -0800
...37 PM Eastern Standard Time, pokey@VANAGON.ORG > writes: > > > > > theres already studs and welded in nuts in place for mounting an auxilliary > LP tank...
Re: head post-mortem, and a question
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Thu, 2 Oct 2003 12:38:47 -0700
...The probably cost danged near as much as the NASCAR rated studs anyway. At 02:03 PM 10/02/2003, you wrote: >I've...
Re: 14" tires, report...
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 4 Nov 2016 09:44:15 -0700
...Check out the tirerack.com tests and see how studs compare to ice tires, Blizzak, Nokian... Studs also wear down very quickly on non...
Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:02:02 -0700
...As for the bracket studs, >> the nuts should match the grade of the stud. >> >> Dennis
14" VW Alloys
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:32:19 -0500
...I'd like to put them on but I'm comfused about the lugs/studs. It appears that the alloys require lugs with a...
Re: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 13:33:31 -0700
...no problem being at the same ground potential with all the studs and surface contact between them! Maybe the left side gets hotter due...
Stripped CV Bolt HELP!
Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
Mon, 8 Oct 2001 09:08:39 -0400
...I VERY carefully cleaned and heated the remaining studs and removed them all. As you read this I'll be in the garage cleaning...
Re: stud kits
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Sat, 1 Jan 2005 20:25:27 -0800
...Where can I get a kit to convert my front hubs on my 2wd van to studs instead of bolts? Thanks Dennis Atkins 91...