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• 71 bus shopping list (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 10:14:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...clips, etc.) | . | | . * Wheel Bearing (R,I) | 16.00 | 15.75 | . * Wheel Bearing (R,O) | 25.00 | 21.00 | . Nuts/Bolts * Valve adj. studs/nuts...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:52:46 -0700
  ...steel wheels, you will also need to add 10-12mm spacers > for clearance. These 10mm spacers will then require new longer lug bolts to...
• Eurovan CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 10:49:00 -0500
  ...The inner is larger and has bolts that use a larger CVj "tool" I think its the same size as Audi 5000. The outer...
• Re: Replacing front end bushings, Hardware questions
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 14:21:06 -0600
  ...email about hitting a boulder. > > Just as a recap passenger side wheel hit boulder while turning. Rim is > > toast, caliper is toast, steering rack...
• Re: stranded
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Wed, 28 Sep 1994 12:29:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...and make SURE that you > can loosen and tighten ALL the lugs on ALL the wheels. and, if you can do it, > NEVER EVER...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:20:00 -0700
  ...I know for many >>> "bolts" there are "standard" torques, but I wouldn't think that would >>> apply to lug bolts/nuts. Those values are...
• Running syncro without driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 13:48:52 -0800
  ...So the driveshaft is left off unless 4 wheels will be needed, which for me isn't very often. Also this eliminates drive shaft...
• Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 15:37:54 -0500
  ...The Rocker arm shaft bolts were hollow, they broke, I put a Ford drip oil system inside the valve cover and booted it out...
• Re: Two failed tires... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:35:26 -0700
  ...I just need to decide on the right wheel. > The > ASA wheel sold by GW and Tirerack is a known fit, but there are...
• Re: Fiberglass Bumper and Tire Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 22 May 2011 18:10:26 -0400
  The front bumper has 2 front bolts, then there are 2 side wing mounts on the left and right. These two wing mounts and...
• Re: Rear Drum removal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Williams
  Thu, 7 May 1998 11:08:57 -0700
  ...As long as the wheel can turn freely, the shoes are not stuck to the drum surface. I must have spent a hour trying...
• Re: CV joints / automatic
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 20:01:41 -0600
  ...I don't know if the flange to the wheel and the flange to the final drive are the same but by putting the...
• Re: Big Brakes (install)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:04:48 -0700
  ...It's held in place simply by being on the studs and being clamped in between the wheel hub and the wheel. But it...
• Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 21 May 2011 14:50:35 -0400
  ...Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor A quality click-type torque wrench is not as "iffy" as you may think. I have 4...
• My Lug nut Plea
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 17:20:24 -0400
  Please folks if you are going to have your wheels put on at the "zippy quick tire factory outlet" be sure that before you...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:30:15 -0700
  Yeah what I've put out for brakes, pads, bolts and machining will be close to $600 if not more. But I got Brembo...
• Successfully pulled engine & trans last night--THANKS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 09:49:44 -0700
  ...Why are the bolts 12 spline on the tranny and allen on the wheel side. Took me a half an hour of banging on...
• Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 12:25:40 -0600
  ...Are you suggesting that I get these STEEL wheels machined out in the center? I realize one can machine steel, and since they are...
• Re: Anyone use Les Schwab for tires?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 16:21:12 -0500
  >So, now rather >pissed I went home (car still vibrating) to investigate the problem myself. >After getting my reefed lug bolts off (impact wrench...
• Re: WAS: $15 steel wheel source-how about some 15" steelies?
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:01:46 -0800
  ...the GoWesty 16" wheel package (which I love), but have the standard 14" tire & wheel (and lug nuts and bolts) mounted in the spare...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 8 May 2016 11:09:56 -0700
  ...You can >> never tell when a piece of shrapnel will come flying off. >> >> As for large bolts or nuts such as the axle nut...
• Re: Westy Interior Swap- Rear Seat bolts without welding?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:30:10 -0700
  ...the rear seat? These bolts > >> are > >>> precariously positioned for installation in a syncro. One bolt comes out > >> in > >>> the wheel well, but the other...
• Re: Life of spare tire in clamshell---Lug Wrench!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:14:23 -0800
  ...torque for nuts & bolts. They said 95 FT-LBS which is significantly less > than the torque for stock Vanagon steel wheels, which I think...
• Re: Torque Wheels? -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 00:21:10 -0500
  ...amount of torque used in installation of the lug nuts or bolts. I don't have the appropriate factors but there is an article...
• Re: Body lift kits;
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 24 Jun 2004 17:45:49 -0700
  ...The rear suspension bolts on to the same location. A body lift would be the Golf Country Syncro. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc...
• Friday NVC: Glossary of Tool Functions
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:13:07 -0400
  ...WIRE WHEEL: Cleans rust off old bolts and then throws the bolt somewhere under the workbench with the speed of light. Also removes fingerprint...
• Re: Torque for lug nuts on GoWesty Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 3 Oct 2019 23:05:58 -0700
  ...I wouldn't use this for > cylinder head bolts but it's good enough for wheel lugs. > > Discount Tire has been very willing to...
• Re: strange Clicking Noise from engine compartment (??)
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:45:03 -0400
  ...This is why I rule out cv joints (which are brand new, and have no loose bolts---I just checked) and wheel bearings. Sometimes...
• Re: Power Steering Question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 2 May 2011 13:26:10 +0000
  ...There is a small shaft that twists slightly as you turn the wheel which changes the relationship of the inner/outer parts thus changing...
• Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 07:04:17 CDT
  ...Reese trailer hitch, bolts to tow loops. Excellent condition. One pair factory rear mud flaps with brackets. Embossed with VW logo. 1.6 Diesel...
• Re: Front Spindle
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:00:46 -0400
  ...The only difference I have seen is in the bolts that hold the caliper on. Mine is also the later cast lower control arm...
• Clutch replacement report - longish
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 11:58:12 -0800
  ...I guess I was cocky from having no problems with the cv joint bolts and went at the bolts carelessly, but also the Craftsman...
• Re: Steering Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 6 May 2003 15:13:57 -0400
  ...Everything looks ok under the front end - no bends, loose/missing bolts, etc. The wheel bearings are noisy at speed and in need of...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:31:09 -0800
  ...They checked everything, re-adjusted the > rear bearings which were slightly loose, and re-torqued all axle, CV > joint, and wheel lug bolts. > > Still...
• Re: Front Berings, Shocks and Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 May 2000 09:18:21 -0400
  ...Looks like you just remove the wheel and the drums pry > > off. Doesn't seem to make sense and I am a little disappointed...
• Re: How can I remove the dashboard?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 23:10:51 -0700
  ...controls - unbolt steering column from dash - upper and lower - remove 10mm bolts at either end of sides of dash - remove the smaller Philips screws...
• Re: Gathering on the Mountain ALMOST !!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 19:55:19 -0400
  well I made it to route 81 and pulling on the exit ramp, the passenger side wheel started to thump, when I hit the...
• Anyone use A3 serpentine pulleys & brackets on a VW 1.8 inline-4?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 17:34:31 -0800
  ...Three of the nuts/bolts are in the same place. The archives discuss installing this stuff in Tiico motors and 2.0 ABA block...
• Re: Front end advice
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 06:44:15 -0800
  ...It all bolts right up, no cutting, welding, or explosives needed. You will notice the difference. And, if you do all this stuff all...
• Re: lug nuts too tight
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 21:41:30 -0500
  ...The hex part broke off the inner tapered part that was corroded to the alloy wheel and the threads. Had to drill out the...
• Re: rear brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:40:05 -0700
  ...If mixed up > the adjuster star wheel can be blocked from turning by the arm of the > spring hook. Both springs should be installed...
• Some thoughts for tires and tire pressure and other stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:50:34 +0000
  ...You also have to consider wheel mounting. Especially with spacers longer bolts-studs maybe required. If considering a brake upgrade combine with the wheel...
• Re: New Noise coming from under the body
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:42:02 -0400
  ...to be sure all the lug nuts/bolts are tight, especially if you > have done any wheel work lately or if you have had...
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 May 2002 08:33:37 -0700
  ...his front wheels----fuel tanks---battery boxes--- > > Guess what they are made out of? > > Alcoa Aluminum--- > > And how are them wheels held on? > > Mild...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...Remove rear pan bolts. Loosen front pan bolts. Carefully lower pan to drain as much fluid as possible. Remove oil pan. Pour out remaining...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 8 May 2016 13:39:21 -0700
  ...You can >> never tell when a piece of shrapnel will come flying off. >> >> As for large bolts or nuts such as the axle nut...
• Re: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 1 Jan 2024 10:15:48 -0700
  ...CV's, his comment was that usually a couple of the bolts snap at the head...and sure enough, that is exactly what happened...
• Re: Tire Carriers Again
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 17:05:00 -0700
  ...You would rest the wheel on the tongue and then line up the threaded bolt with a mounting hole in the wheel; torque down...
• Re: I can name this sound in...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 13:28:58 -0700
  ...I can name this sound in... >> | >> |I think I have a bad CV joint, but since I've only experienced >> |this in front-wheel...
• Fuel Tank Removal and Reinstall
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Fri, 1 May 1998 09:56:21 EDT
  ...Undo the two bolts (13mm) that hold the metal straps to the front frame of the van. 3. Remove straps by pulling the tab...
• Fw: [KG] Needed Tools
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 14:10:04 -0700
  ...chest and throws your > >work across the room. > > > >WIRE WHEEL: Cleans rust off old bolts and then throws them somewhere under > >the workbench at...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 07:06:36 -0600
  ...studs instead of lug bolts. This will also allow the flange to be placed for proper disk alignment or wheel spacing. I would also...
• Re: Brake caliper backing (noise damping) plate
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:02:23 -0400
  ...each caliper, one on the piece that bolts onto >the wheel and the other that bolts onto that piece. > >Looking forward to hearing some...
• Re: Brake Help Please!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 15:05:56 -0500
  DId you remove the small 11 mm bolts that hold the drum on? They are located on the outside, right next to the lug...
• Re: Westy makes thumping noise when going over bumps
  Historical mailing list - Hans-Peter Elmer
  Sat, 1 May 1999 20:00:48 -0700
  ...milimeters longer than the old ones.Have no idea why the bolts are now slightly longer, but they are. Barely visible to the naked...
• Re: Stubborn CV bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 12 May 2003 12:09:12 -0700
  ...Be sure you use the Tri-Square bolts when you reinstall the joint they are ten times better than the Allen type. Don't...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 May 2016 14:18:44 -0400
  ...If you have alloy wheels the striker wrench won't work with the wheels on. Having a set of impact wrenches and a 3...
• Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 21:22:19 -0800
  ...Folks have been reusing rod bolts and head bolts for years when many were designed to be single use. Most folks reuse "locknuts" even...
• CV joints...condition?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:00:10 -0800
  ...Been putting it off because I was just sure I would strip out a couple of the allen head bolts. About 2 wks ago...
• Re: List Wisdom - DIY rear bearings...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 06:52:14 -0700
  ...Have​ some extra cv bolts on hand, and I had an extre axle nut.. it's now aboard as a spare. the forces are...