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• Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 May 2013 09:13:38 -0700
  ...Make sure the threads on the studs are clean also. Any friction on the threads will result in the studs twisting as you try...
• Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:45:05 -0800
  ...The only major work I haven't undertaken myself was a recent complete exhaust system replacement with all the rusted studs / nuts & bolts :D...
• Re: Dial Gauge. Was: Re: Oily Oily Clutch. ....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:11:51 +0000
  ...dial gauge > > Assuming all surfaces are clean... > > Would a thick piece of plate steel mounted to engine lower mount studs > provide > a stable enough...
• Re: 1.9 Coolant floe chart?? / Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Dec 2010 12:41:33 -0500
  ...Don't rip the studs out of the intake runners, you'd be amazed how easy this is. >My second question should be easy...
• Re: Help with stripped threads
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Oct 96 14:58:33 +0100
  ...You'll end up with a proper, long lasting repair, you can screw the stock VW 8mm studs into the case savers. Brian.
• Re: Stripped thread, oh no
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 00:20:57 -0800
  ...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: 15 inch South African Factory Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 08:08:23 -0500
  ...AB Tim Fong wrote: > Hi List, > > Anyone got the 15" SA Alloys on their van? Did you have to use special > studs > or nuts...
• Re: Water deliberately added to gasoline?-now 2x4s
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 12:30:09 -0800
  ...The only time the change is a hassle is when I am doing repairs to an > old wall and have > to rip some studs...
• Re: 16" alloys for vanagon For Sale or trade
  Historical mailing list - Luke Sponholz
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 01:07:11 -0500
  ...i have > > everything you need to mount these on a vanagon, longer bolts and studs > > etc.. and > > if your mounting these on a 2wd...
• Re: was SNOW CALL, now Sears LT4-XC discontinued
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:07:24 -0800
  ...expensive. About $66 ea on sale. > I'm looking at Nokian. Studs are illegal in Wisconsin. What model > Nokian can I drive year round...
• Re: Expansion tank under pressure when cold?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:42:52 -0500
  ...If not either and overheating event occurred and the studs are over stretched or they are failing. There is a chance that during re...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 22:20:28 -0800
  ...If it would work >>>> and I >>>> could get away with it, I'd run the studs like the Ice Racers do. >>>> >>>> GregM >>>> >>>> -----Original Message...
• Re: Wanted: 16" Rims
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 01:10:03 -0500
  ...The 38+ offset may require spacers with the longer studs/bolts etc. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Hanging a propane tank ~ for sans tank vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 17:49:19 -0800
  ...To dispell conjecture, I took a look at a crusty Ol' hacked up Westy at the local bone yard and the threaded studs are...
• Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 10:34:54 -0500
  ...was obviously replaced once already (new looking with newer 6mm Allen > studs while other side has 12point) > > Anyways, I took apart the offending axle...
• vanagon in snow/ice
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:14:41 -0800
  ...These help, though I could do without the studs most of the time, the snow tread and compound of the tire is wonderful. Getting...
• Re: Best winter tires for 2wd ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 21:38:28 -0800
  ...Even with the studs and extra weight in the rear during the winter, I still have to put on chains to get up the...
• Re: Winter tires
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 24 Nov 2016 12:10:32 -0800
  ...In Oregon studs or chains are often required to go over passes in winter; we carry cable chains. I recently upgraded to 16” wheels...
• Re: clutch takeup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:54:45 -0400
  ...Options there include the disc lining separating, clutch fork bending or getting ready to break, pressure plate binding, broken engine to transmission studs, etc...
• Re: talk me outta this...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 5 Apr 95 17:22:43 PDT
  ...different gear widths> and cases <different sizes of oil galleries and studs Would you like me to xerox that section send it to you...
• Firewood-aided engine removal/replacement
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 10:43:39 -0700
  ...the engine into position and get the nuts on the bottom studs and the top bolts through. This technique would only work with the...
• Another of Life's Mysteries Solved.....
  Historical mailing list - SSG SPEAR
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 18:20:07 EDT
  ...At least now I don't have as musch concern about rebuilding/replacing the engine, just the studs in the head. Now I have...
• Re: Head advice
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 18:18:54 EST
  ...position which allowed compressor to pass between the liner and the studs (this took much experimentation and earnest supplication to the god of all...
• New exhaust install
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:10:15 -0700
  ...Buy some nice vw brass nuts(at least eight for the heads) and perhaps a few studs if your's look bad. Get all...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:39:00 -0400
  ...Header bolts broken >I like that, 'the heat wrench.' > > ok, ok, I'll try stainless studs with nuts someday......... > or, if you are SURE...
• Hansen brake kits #3
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:08:46 +1200
  ...behind it is the hub with the studs where you >could put a rotor onto. Look at the drawing. > >>Because of handbrake actuation he...
• Re: Raceware Head Studs (coolant again...)
  Historical mailing list - Karl G Vochatzer/AMR
  20 Dec 96 13:52:31
  Shawn Wright (VWnut@smus.bc.ca) writes: "I hate to bring this up yet again, but I have yet to find ANY coolant around...
• Re: Differences between 81 and 82 Air Cooled?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 13:44:25 -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: You wheel fit Gurus...can you give an opinion here, please..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Aug 2013 22:57:23 -0400
  ...Ideally you will need 20mm of spacer and then rear studs-front bolts to match. Just keep bringing money. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Exhaust collector bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:49:31 -0500
  ...The exception is for studs, where it pays to use copper (or more commonly, copper plated) nuts. Those may be hard to find locally.
• Re: Will the wheel fall off?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 1 May 2006 07:26:25 -0700
  ...On a bus with OEM alloys; are the rear studs longer than a bus that had factory steel wheels? I am converting to alloys...
• Re: What's a "carat"?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 23:00:36 -0400
  ...Curtains and studs were provided for camping. Of course it had air conditioning. Auto or manual trans. Limited choices in paint. Cheers, Dave On...
• Re: Nokian recommended tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:28:47 -0700
  ...I have the C2's without studs and drive unloaded at 38 front, 45 rear. Loaded 42 front, 48 rear and it seems to...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 20:07:20 -0700
  ...You can mount an additional one on the other side ~ the mounting studs should even be there I do believe. ORR ~ DeanB On 14...
• Re: Solenoid Type Battery Isolator. Insulate Posts? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:44:34 -0700
  ...Or, maybe > easy to overlook? Then "zap". > > Are these cut pieces of heater hose on the studs a bad idea? Retain > moisture? > > Please and...
• Re: Interesting Tire Info
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:27:00 -0500
  ...if one is not careful, almost irregardless of one's tires (studs excluded, but not always).</FONT></DIV><DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma...
• Re: FS: Mercedes CLK forged alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:48:11 -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...
• Need giant set-screw knob for Westy tables
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:25:59 -0700
  ...You know, the 2'' diameter plastic knobs with metal studs that are used to secure the swing arm and table so they don't...
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon Now tricks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:40:13 -0800
  ...Theory is this reduces electrolysis from poor grounding of the head through the studs or exhaust pipes to the case, which is grounded through...
• engine install
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Nelson
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 22:26:24 -0700
  ...No broken studs to deal with or any problems yet. Not planning on re-connecting the AC. Just hoping for a little borrowed experience...
• Re: Found: alternative longer lugbolts
  Historical mailing list - David Luddy
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 08:33:01 -0400
  ...longer too.. >and cheaper! >chris What about a cheaper source for studs? Also, my MB wheels had pressed in steel washers that came out...
• Re: F$&#$*& Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 18 May 2003 19:24:50 -0500
  ...but I can't seem to > get > the tranny off the studs coming from the engine on the bottom. What gives? > Any ideas would...
• Re: Diesel head issue... opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 17:55:15 -0700
  ...I threw all the olds bolts away after I hacksawed two of them into locator studs, so I'll never know. But I'll...
• Re: 15" wheels with tires!! SNOW TIRES!! Not mine!!!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 01:32:57 -0800
  ...That means longer lugbolts or studs as applicable. Check lughole seats too. Some have ballseats: others conical seats. BenT
• Re: Changing Front Rotors
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 14:33:57 -0500
  ...Yuo will also need to remove the small flat head screw between the wheel studs. Easiest done by using a chisel. Then you have...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:44:21 -0700
  ...I went nutty looking into why SVX subaru engines with an adatper and rear mount system were breaking studs. VW doesn't even use...
• Re: Yes, wheels... again! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 00:15:25 -0400
  ...10 bucks apiece to machine each wheel. -got some elongated lug studs for the rears (1/4" longer than stock - this wasnt a syncro...
• Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:43:54 -0800
  ...With quality > spacers and studs/bolts I tend to believe it will be fine. > > David > > > > > > --- On Fri, 12/19/08, John C... <trvlr2001@COMCAST...
• Re: Fw: Exhaust gaskets... sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 14:51:06 -0700
  ...be installed/ replaced with out removing the exhaust header from the studs due to slotted bolt holes. I believe that they're also available...
• Re: Exhaust stud replacement on heads
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:19:53 -0400
  ...but have not found any repair advice > on > replacing the exhaust studs on the waterleaker heads. we need to rebuild a > set I have...
• Re: KEP Plate Remove Transmission
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:33:50 -0400
  ...No studs to mess around with when > tilting tranny down/out. > > Drawing a blank, > > > Neil. > > > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > > http://tubaneil...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:23:44 -0500
  ...With studs, you have something to hang the heavy tire<BR>on, but with bolts, I found myself needing three hands: two to lift...
• Re: nuts and bolts to use on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:28:49 -0600
  I'm glad to know someone besides me used the brass nuts on the exhaust studs. Me on airplanes. It's still a good...
• Re: Rear axle
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 10:24:08 -0500
  ...Use a hammer and hit the face of the drum between where the studs are located (you can hit hard if you wish because...
• Re: trouble fitting new Gowesty LP tank
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 17:26:45 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Just purchased a new GOWESTY propane tank but am having trouble mounting it onto the studs. The old one came...
• Re: Best way to access upper head bolts to fix leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:31:29 -0700
  ...Whatever you do, don't bust off the cylinder head studs down in the block. You'll probably be ok, but I've gotten...
• Re: PDX Machine Shop Recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 21:38:00 -0500
  ...Using Audi wheels you may need spacers and longer studs/bolts. Also keep in mind that on the Audi the center bore is used...
• Alternator bracket needs repair
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 2 May 2009 22:02:00 -0700
  ...SO what is the fix? What a wimpy dumb design VW had to place a heavy alternator� on two 8 mm studs. � Robert 1984...
• Re: Mercedes Rims -- 112mm 5bolt pattern?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 18:06:02 -0800
  Very few 15" Mercedes stock wheels will fit the 2 WD Vanagons without spacers and longer studs. The easy ones to find are the...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:31:31 -0400
  ...We use mixed grades one for the studs one for the nuts, which also means different hardnesses.. which means they won't gall as...