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• How to remove and install broken head stud
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 05:49:41 -0800
  ...I would appreciate very much who had the experience removing and installing head studs to throw me a hint or two. I found no...
• Re: Vanagon Science Degree - list archive/FAQ => Wiki
  Historical mailing list - JD Erskine
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 15:00:42 -0500
  ...Someone else might add info on studs. Someone might edit, without removing, the bit on studs with a bit on a specific year/models...
• Re: Rusted Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 06:43:28 EDT
  ...The is a receipt from the PO for "welding exhaust" and weld it they did-= nuts and all right to the studs, making it...
• Syncro Parts we can get
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:57:33 -0500
  ...251957809J- Syncro Vanagon full length Speedo Cable (OE)- $125 251919051H- Syncro Vanagon Fuel Tank Sender (OE)- $199 SY0019- Backing ring with studs and hardware...
• Revised shift lever bearing
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Revised shift lever bearing
  February 28, 1989
  ...Revised shift lever bearing, adjusting: * loosen nuts (not shown). * turn shift lever bearing to right or left until mounting studs contact ends of slots...
• Exhaust questions
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 14:11:23 -0600
  ...issues and help cure my exhaust leak? Also, my heads have studs on all the exhaust outlets except one. should I put a stud...
• Re: high lift jack?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 07:58:39 -0600
  ...If BenT does it it'll be 45$ > each but > you get a set if shiny black studs too. If Jordanvw does it who...
• Re: VWC-022-109-309 - HYDRAULIC LIFTER from cip
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:22:17 -0800
  ...springy tubes you can compress by hand even being in the same league as eight head studs under tension. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: 12 point bit tool spec needed for CV/axle removal
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 17:17:38 -0700
  rsf wrote: > So I need to swap out my rear axle and it has the 12 point "allen > like" studs in there. Nobody in...
• Re: Differences between 81 and 82 Air Cooled?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 14:57:39 -0800
  ...hey at the very least I would have lots of wheel > studs --- ;^) > > > Please and thanks, > > > > Neil Nicholson. > 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia. > > http://web.mac...
• Re: Broken alternator bracket studs
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:53:53 -0800
  ...If > the studs are just broken you are in great shape. Take a nail punch > and lightly tap an indent in the broken part...
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:52:13 -0500
  ...It it held on > to the manifold with three 13mm nuts, these nuts go on to studs which go > into the manifold. I really...
• Re: Aluminum Fuel Rails (aftermarket)
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:49:18 -0700
  ...I had to remove some head studs late one > night to rescue a friend driving our "new" Westy home from > Scott.....At least the...
• Re: 15" Mercedes Steel wheels anyone?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 24 May 2008 22:05:08 -0700
  ...with 5mm > spacers... > Is anyone running these? > do I need longer studs/bolts to fit 5mm spacers with steel wheels? All > the references I...
• Re: Drain Plug? What's a Drain Plug?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 11:41:44 -0500
  ...I just undo the 6 studs and >watch the hot oil run down my arm and splatter all over the place! > Yeah, add me...
• RE: TRANSMISSION FRONT MOUNT
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jul 1995 13:15:29 GMT
  ...Check to see that all of the bolts, studs, and nuts are still there, and that they are tight. Good luck! Bob and Penny...
• Wasserboxer Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 20:12:57 PST
  ...Further inspection revealed corroded heads + 4 broken head studs + and one cracked head + 130k mi. = engine rebuild. Does anyone know of any decent parts...
• Re: oh no, Wheel offset again! Help!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 02:04:06 EST
  ...the centers of the wheels (center hub hole) and run longer studs on the rear wheels (i know where to get) and run a...
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Jouko Haapanen
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 13:33:51 -0500
  ...Anyone have Audi 5000 lugbolts? I just got finished fitting the longer rear studs (Thanks Ben!) to mount my Audi rims, and all I...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:40:25 -0500
  ...Loose head studs or other internal problems usually result in coolant in the oil. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:05:23 -0500
  ...I think >that with some 16" wheel/tire configurations there may be >interference problems that can't be solved with different >spacers/lugs/studs...
• Re: Loose exhaust bolt again. fix if stripped?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:07:23 -0700
  ...the number 3 port gets studs. If you use stainless bolts they tend to relax after a heat cycles and I recheck them when...
• warm up and coolant pressure on head gasket seals
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 08:15:58 -0800
  ...The result is that the steel head studs are extremely long. Steel expands and contracts at a different rate that aluminum alloy. Over short...
• Re: Inspection time again - exhaust system blues
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:13:34 +0000
  ...Looks like I'll finally get to experience the joys of head studs and fine German rust. Of course, I'm also in the...
• Re: propane copper tubing 3/8" type K , rigid or soft
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:38:06 -0700
  ...on both sides > > > That is correct & the Rear Pair of Mounting Studs are Already there just > waiting Patiently ~ > > Also there are a couple of...
• Re: Differeneces Between '86 & '89 2.1's?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 18:48:32 -0800
  ...be fine ..both engines will have the right lower engine mounting studs (they're shorter on engines that go with an auto trans, 'normal...
• Re: Pitfall FAQ add'ns
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 5 Apr 1995 17:57:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...While we're under there, let's not forget that when you removed the manifold nuts, at least one half of the studs must...
• Re: FS rare jumpseat tray....(most vans are missing these)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:36:29 -0800
  ...Since they attach to two studs on the back of the removable seats, and we never really went anywhere with the rear seats installed...
• Re: stripped stud hole
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 23:05:52 -0400
  ...have to do same job on my '84 and also do studs holding alternator mount. John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 DL ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: how to get rear brake drums off?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 19:44:08 -0400
  ...There is a hub behind the drum and the drum has five holes in it for the studs to poke through. The wheel goes...
• Re: Size for the clam shell bolt
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:19:21 -0400
  ...Vanagons and newer VW's use 14mm 1.5 bolts or studs. > > What might be confusing you is the 19mm head on that 12mm...
• Re: 1982 Westfalia Diesel ( stock ) belts?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:51:10 -0600
  ...Mark ralph meyermann wrote: > > If keeping stock set up to make it easier you can get some studs to pu...
• 2.1 ring recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Tue, 26 May 2009 21:53:54 -0700
  ...It looks like a very well taken care of motor, the water jacket and head studs show ZERO signs of corrosion. I was told...
• Transmission in
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Sykes
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 13:49:05 BST
  ...in was, or just how are you meant to get those studs out holding the driveshaft to the gearbox when the splines are all...
• gex rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - ray hale
  Wed, 05 Jul 95 08:24:13 EST
  ...there are two cylinder studs on #3 that came out in my hands (no wrench required), two helicoils in cases, several small cracks in...
• Screw extracters
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 12:55:58 -0700
  Hello; I work in a busy shop, which deals daily with broken studs and bolts in various metals and various positions. The first choice...
• Re: 1.9 exhaust install
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 18:08:13 -0700
  ...Changing an exhaust system is full day guaranteed to bombard you with as many rounded bolt heads, buggered nuts, broken studs, and general stuck...
• Re: Rotten Head Studs (and names)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 16:33:33 -0700
  Ah, OK, I'm with ya'. I did indeed get the Carl's Junior joke. I thought there was some SoCal connection to the...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 15:35:49 -0400
  ...I reused the heads (and > studs), "refurbished" by the machine shop. >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Jul 24, 2012, at 9:25 PM, "Tom...
• Re: Exhausting Problem
  Historical mailing list
  22 May 97 07:56:24 PDT
  ...1) top bolt - nearly impossible to turn (clearance > problemns - any suggestions?) This joint has studs mounted in the crossover pipe at the rear. The...
• External block damage and my plan to deal with it
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:31:14 -0500
  ...My mount has two holes for studs in the front surface of the block, and that's it. The "new" block was obviously for...
• Re: Friends '64 Weekend!/ Torch it!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 1996 22:41:06 -0500
  ...a very rusted on muffler- i didnt want to snap the studs in the heads. For taking apart bumpers it is crucial- as snapping...
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 05:39:02 -0500
  ...George>> Why is it folks refuse to " A Little dab will do Ya" as far as applying anti seize to the lug nuts / studs...
• Re: What are the Mercedes wheels that fit the vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 3 Sep 2011 22:54:21 -0500
  ...Added the studs to the front for easier wheel changing. There's maybe 3/8" clearance from the sidewall to the upper ball joint...
• Re: disaster
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:11:16 -0700
  ...Anyway. > > So I need either two head studs and nuts or a used engine case. And I'd > like either to be next door...
• Re: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:23:38 -0700
  ...I think that with some 16" > wheel/tire configurations there may be interference problems that can't be > solved with different spacers/lugs/studs...
• Re: 2.1 assemble
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:44:19 -0700
  ...Now you also need to test the head studs. Get some good 10 mm nuts. Place your cylinders and heads in position and test...
• Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 16:38:04 -0800
  ...and not busting rusted exhaust studs and bolts off.. and Patience..and Attention to Detail ... and Patience.. and Attention to Detail ... and Patience.. and...
• RE: Bolt extraction (Easy-outs work?)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 09:00:04 -0800 (PST)
  ...winder screw is a small bore, low torque scene, whereas exhaust studs are larger, high torqued, and exposed to wild temperature ranges. But the...
• Re: Water Level Lights
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 16:16:30 -0400
  ...Any simple fix >for this? How does this system work? Are there contacts in the >tank--there looks like three studs that stick through...
• The DoKa is back, with a buzz !
  Historical mailing list - Mick's freeserve
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 18:17:51 -0000
  ...dropping the motor to remove the heads to drill the exhaust studs out, but this gave a 'free' opportunity to replace the oil pressure...
• Re: exh stud - drilling out is tough
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 11:52:00 -0700
  ...researching this beforehand I found the technique even works on bolts/studs broken off flush.� What you do in that case is find a...
• Re: resealing heads: two tubes of stuff in the gasket kit??
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 10:54:05 -0500
  ...Dirko sealant...) You can use the Curil K2 on the heads studs or case half but not on the head gasket. I have seen...
• Re: Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ?
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 02:15:31 -0500
  ...machine shop to drill out the centers, buy spacers and longer studs, Gowesties prices are a bargain. The sliding door also works which it...
• Re: 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 12:21:12 -0600
  ...Using the wheels with incorrect ball seat can be disastrous! >> The rear studs may also be a problem if in fact the wheels are...
• Re: Lower Engine Stud Needed
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:15:09 -0700
  ...I have see a number of lower studs fail and that can make a mess of > the clutch hub and tranny input shaft. > > Dennis...
• Re: wind noise in vans
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 17 May 94 09:50:09 -0600
  ...I played around and ended up with a triangular piece of clear plexiglass mounted on little studs (maybe 1/4") in the upper, back...
• Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 04:03:34 EDT
  ...They have 17mm studs, so the bolt holes need to be drilled out. How difficult/expensive is this? I measured the bolt pattern and...
• engine bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Nelson
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 20:09:21 -0700
  Hi all, I'm getting my first experience with bolts and studs on my 2.1 block and have a question. I have found...
• Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 06:44:14 -0500
  Back in my days as an aircraft mechanic, brass nuts were used on exhaust studs because they do not seize on the stud after...