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Re: VW Necessity...
Historical mailing list - Rob
Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:31:14 -0800
I've always thought it was a manufacturing thing Rob At 1/21/2011 03:56 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: >yes, but the bolts...
Re: So some CV's require a "custom" tool?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 15 Dec 2004 10:24:19 -0800
...is easier to get into place on the outer CV bolts in the wheel bearing "cave". It is also known as an "XZN" bit...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:51:39 -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: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 1 Jan 2024 15:43:33 -0500
...But I managed to round off one of the twelve 6mm Allen socket-head >>>> bolts so that I cannot break the last bolt free...
Re: [NVC]-Friday Subject: Howto Locite question
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:06:33 -0700
...I had the car jacked up and put large blocks (1 foot tall) of wood under both front wheels. It's not difficult to...
Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Thu, 26 May 2016 11:49:31 -0400
...Loose axle bolts caused a singular clunk on breaking away from a stop. Finally sheared right off. I'm on my way up to...
Re: Help Please-Rear End Noise!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 21:36:32 -0500
Tom, I just went through dealing with a "clunk" or knocking in one rear wheel once with each revolution. My main mechanic said he...
Re: vanagon gas tank remove
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Wed, 05 Jun 1996 23:18:16 -0400
...Next look under both wheel wells, you will see plastic vent/expansion tanks with 2 lines to each tank, a german cloth covered hose...
Re: VR-6; German disc-brake conversions
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 11:51:22 +1200
...Hansen Motorsport offers a twin-turbo Porsche 993 front disc conversion (requires 17" wheels; my 16" CLK wheels' internal diameter was just 3mm too...
Re: 87 Syncro axle help needed
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Thu, 6 Jun 2002 08:29:30 -0600
...The > issue is that I can not get the bolts of that attach the rear axle to > the wheel. They are in that protective...
Re: Is there a "best way" to loosen up passenger seat 's"rotation"?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Tue, 8 Dec 1998 09:31:55 -0800
...If it is still too tight you might want to try some washers on the bolts / studs between the swivel and the wheel well...
Re: Junkyard Wars
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:40:37 -0500
...Beautiful two tone brown paint that looked like a > mirror, perfect interior, engine conversion, 16 inch wheels, etc. He told me > he had 35K...
Re: Trailer Hitch?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 Sep 1998 23:01:22 -0400
...Dropped my wheel-less trailer (luggage carrier) in a campground. I can send info to anyone interested. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Scott Desanti <Scooter061...
Re: Know any good, fast mechanics in Austin Texas?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 17:44:35 -0600
...After TDC #4) Tighten the intake manifold bolts. #5) Clean the inside and outside of the distributor cap. #6) Wipe off the top of...
Re: Ball joints replacement
Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
Sat, 22 Aug 1998 23:18:42 -1000
...Everything now bolts together the opposite way it was removed. The only difficulty I had here was torquing the ball joint bolts, couldn't...
Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
Historical mailing list
Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:16:47 -0600
...steel wheels, you will also need to add 10-12mm spacers >> for clearance. These 10mm spacers will then require new longer lug bolts to...
Towing and easy hitches / 88 Weekender FS
Historical mailing list - Ed or Cheryl Beggs
Mon, 09 Jun 1997 09:13:05 -0700
...810 373 2300 It's so easy (TWO bolts) and makes sense - the tow hooks were made to haul the VANAGON, right? So there...
Re: Reaching the end . . .
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 31 Oct 2000 10:20:15 -0500
...You'll want an assistant to index the wheel when you're removing and replacing the bolts. david David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws...
Re: Success and clunk question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 1 Jul 2022 22:10:48 -0400
...Looks in good shape probably replaced in 2010 when the new springs and wheels were put on at GW. It seems centered and not...
2.1 exhaust flex, litter box
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 12 Jun 2001 21:49:41 -0400
...With 3 sort of spring loaded bolts. (I'm just going by the manual.) Mine is just bolted together and also is basically rusted...
Re: Parting out advice
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 21 Apr 2003 22:06:16 -0500
...After he agrees to let you use it, remove all > four > wheels, from the garage and your done. You will have your cake and...
Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 2 Feb 2013 23:20:38 -0800
...that >> David points to. >> > > It doesn't affect the switch-to-wheel spacing at all. It *does* affect > shroud-to-wheel spacing. It's...
Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:23:10 -0700
...Bolts, wheels, heck even 'cows for clunkers', are mostly Vanagon related. Like any live campfire (another technical term to me) there will be occasional...
Re: Lug nut stripped
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 2 Nov 2008 09:38:41 -0800
...lug nuts off my rear wheels to put on the snows. I ended > put striping one of the bolts good. Real good. Is that...
Rear End Vibrations
Historical mailing list - orin
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:47:25 -0600
...Also, I did check the torque on the retaining bolts for the CV joints on the tranny side and the wheel side, everything was...
Re: VW Necessity...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:11:36 -0800
they don't fall off when you remove the wheel.. there are more likely to be stuck on. but it still makes sense to...
Re: striking caution by dennis
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Sun, 8 May 2016 13:45:13 -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...
drilling out axle bolts
Historical mailing list - Ben S
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 03:35:41 -0800
...today i was not so lucky; the second axle bolt that i attempted to remove from the wheel side was already badly stripped, apparently...
Re: Rear end rattle
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:46 -0700
...upper and lower shcck bushings, and tightness of shock bolts, front and rear. On 10/29/2012 9:44 PM, JRodgers wrote: > You might...
Ball joints on '81 Vanagon...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Fri, 2 Mar 2001 11:57:47 -0800
...The lower ball joint is pressed into an adapter piece, which itself bolts to the control arm. It is easiest to remove the adapter...
Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:04:06 -0500
Over the years I have dealt with bolts getting stuck inside sleeves quite often. The control arms and shocks. I get out the oxy...
Re: Carat Considering 16 inch wheels.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 26 Aug 2016 17:13:57 -0400
...Don’t forget you will need lug nuts/bolts to go with these. Once you go with the 16 wheels you will have the...
Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal..now how to pull drum
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:12:21 -0700
...penetrating oil in at the holes where the small 11mm head bolts were > > (you removed those right? :) > > I managed to slip in a small...
Re: Rear End Vibrations
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:09:04 -0400
...check the torque on the retaining bolts for the CV joints on > the tranny side and the wheel side, everything was tight and in...
How to swap an engine without an engine lift.
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Tue, 15 Jun 1999 21:34:21 -0400
...Block front wheels. 3. Jack up the rear. Support on jackstands and take off rear wheels. Loosen the pivoting bolt on the front transmission...
Re: moving Pickle to New York, where to park it??
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:42:54 EDT
...3 months later someone stole all her wheelcovers.. 5 months later someone keyed the passenger side of her car.. you get the idea. NYC...
Dolly for engine removal
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:56:09 -0800
...Attach 2 125 lb rated plastic swivel wheels. (you may want something more substantial than plastic wheels. You may also want to add a...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:28:56 -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: Clutch Master Cylinder Access-84 Westfalia-Thanks, and Repair "How To" suggestions
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Sun, 14 Nov 1999 16:45:33 -0800
...Just drain the fluid resevoir (to save > a mess) and undo the pipe union then the two bolts holding the cyl to the > frame...
Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 21 May 2011 13:42:13 -0400
...All fasteners have a proper torque, and especially when you're working with bolts threaded into the aluminum parts it's remarkably easy to...
Re: Expensive Noises....
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:34:51 -0500
...d check your CV bolts. Actually, I'd check them asap regardless. I'd also check the rear wheel bearings for play/noise. Neil...
Galvanic rust protection, rust repair
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Apr 1995 12:57:15 -0700
...I've noticed there are two bright 'silvery' metal bolts that don't seem to do anything in the leading edge of my Corrado...
Re: I can name this sound in...
Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
Wed, 1 Aug 2012 16:50:45 -0400
...I can name this sound in... > | > |I think I have a bad CV joint, but since I've only experienced > |this in front-wheel...
Re: Two failed tires... :-(
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:14:40 -0400
...I just need to decide on the right wheel. > The > ASA wheel sold by GW and Tirerack is a known fit, but there are...
Greasy Mess
Historical mailing list - Stephen Serafin for Malek
Thu, 4 May 1995 12:01:41 -0500
...12pt star bolts,grease,circlips (qt 4) 3.45ea grease seals (4 needed) 2.69 wheel bearing grease 0.12ea cotter pins (2 required...
Re: '91 Vanagon Multivan - hard to start
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Thu, 23 Aug 2001 17:19:03 -0700
...cake on the wheel well inner surfaces, acting as an absorber for moisture which is held right around the grounding bolts. I like to...
Re: Derek's Syncro alignment specs
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Mar 96 20:36 CST
...Go find some shady four-wheel-drive shop staffed by mouth-breathers who will sell you a single solid block of the appropriate (?) size...
Re: Syncro driveshaft problems (maybe?)
Historical mailing list - Gary E Thaxter
Fri, 4 Jun 1999 12:37:46 -0400
...I thought that maybe there was something else wrong (front diff or wheel bearings or driveaxles) I later found out that the driveshaft place...
Re: Want to paint camper roof
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 15 May 2002 09:06:44 -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...
Re: Rear Drum removal/rear shoes replaced?
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Tue, 9 Jun 1998 10:31:03 -0700
...at paragraph 2, ""Undo the two small bolts securing the > >brake drum to the rear wheel hub and withdraw the drum. Tap the > >circumference...
Syncro Transmission Removal Advice?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:23:07 -0500
...I presume that really just leaves (aside from the engine to transmission bolts), the Clutch Slave, the coolant pipes, and the starter. Clutch Slave...
Re: simple stuff
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Chasteen
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:45:48 -0800
before i got the special socket, i had the exhaust shop weld to vw lug bolts together so i could use it with a...
Re: Thumping Noise - Wheel CV Joint Bearing?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:27:32 -0700
...I'm with CV joints, rear wheel bearings, or tire , or all of the above. ( AOA ) . I have seen CV joints act up *only...
Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Wed, 5 Feb 2014 19:32:12 -0800
...There are few nuts or nuts and bolts that are 1/2 .. and some they are not any of these three....like china made...
Re: Cam Bearing Part #s
Historical mailing list
Wed, 26 Apr 95 11:00:40 MDT
...You have to use this super loctite on the wheel bolts too. Personnally I've standardized on the type IV engine so I have...
Re: CV clean & repack questions
Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:05:10 -0600
...On FWD VWs I jam my leg against the tire to prevent the wheel from turning when loosening the bolt - you can just use...
Re: Anti-Sway Bar
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 14 Jul 2017 20:34:43 -0700
...and ball >>> joints, but when I turned the wheel to get to the caliper bolts, I heard a >>> scraping sound. It looks like a...
Re: knocking sound???
Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
Mon, 29 Jan 2001 10:25:11 -0500
...I would raise the rear wheel, turn it both ways, feel the clunk (notice the shaft may move inward when it hits the clunky...
Failed Syncro V/C
Historical mailing list
Sun, 1 Jun 1997 02:35:33 -0700
...So I drove back, and jacked up a fron wheel -- it spins freely. I jack up a rear wheel, and it spins as well...
Re: Frozen slave cylinder
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:31:58 -0500
...Remove the flare nut, and letthe brake fluid drain intothepan under thevan.Next, remove the mounting bolt that is closest tothe steering wheel. Placehis...