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• Re: Brake Drum Removal, Alldata web site
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 19 Jan 97 12:47:35 EST
  ...capable of 360 ft-lbs. > > Sorry. Yes you do. The drum can't come off without taking off the big 46mm > "castle" nut. After...
• Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ram�n Celaya
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 11:03:46 -0700
  ...no center caps. Bolts and nuts included I ask 350 plus shipping. Ramon Celaya. South California -- Syncro 86 Weekender 87 Bug 68
• Re: wiper prob
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 11:37:21 -0500
  Try this----- Pull the plastic cap off the end of the shaft, and tighten the nut. Probably just came loose. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine...
• WTB. "wire wheel" plastic hubcaps for 83 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 16:43:07 EDT
  ...This hub cap also sports the fake black plastic lug nuts. If anyone has some used in nice shape for sale please let me...
• Re: Leaky Head Nut?
  Historical mailing list - Walter E Stephens
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 20:06:50 -0700
  ...Leaky Head Nut? > It is not your nut that is leaking but the head gasket. No pressure should > be coming up through the head...
• Re: exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 09:15:15 -0700
  ...When loosening the nut, the tabs would usually bend or break apart, rendering it's locking capabilities useless. These are not easy to find...
• Removing Captain's Arms
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Thu, 20 May 1999 01:38:08 -0400
  ...nut the way to remove the arms, or am I just screwing up the whole thing? While I've got all of you captive...
• Re: [WetWesties] Simple Question on Pop Tops
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:38:35 -0700
  ...There appears/feels like there are nuts that those bolts go into, not threaded into the hinges themselves. So, are the nuts captive nuts...
• Audi A4 Wheels for '83.5 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 00:21:20 -0700
  ...drilling for grease caps) will fit Cunegonde? They're 5x112. I know I'll need longer studs/bolts and different nuts, but will I...
• Re: Windshield wipers
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:17:36 -0500
  ...Pry out the cap in the center of the hub (if it hasn't fallen out already), undo the nut underneath, and take off...
• Rear wheel bearings - repeated nut tightening required?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 12 Apr 2017 10:39:46 -0600
  ...the nut to the next spot a cotter pin would fit in.. That made the noise go away. I left the hub cap off...
• pilot bearing trick
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:01:25 -0500
  ...a socket and extension or nut driver. this is realitively safe as the bearing pops out and is captured on the extension as a...
• Re: circlip on lower ball-joint
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:51:52 -0400
  ...Two nuts on top of the shock provides a lock nut effect. If new shocks, some use adifferent size nut where the origial cap...
• Re: ...and speaking of BusDepot mufflers....
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 15:55:22 -0700
  ...Nor, it turns out, do > the offer any in a kit. > Gaskets they can do - they're just not nuts about > nuts. > > So, off...
• Re: Water pump replacement (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 22:40:58 -0400
  ...It is a bear to get that nut, but believe it or not, it can be done. Ron Semko Orlando Fl. 1984 Vanagon with...
• Re: How do I stop this oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 1 May 1995 11:14:38 -0700 (PDT)
  Jonny Miner writes: > > I've got a pretty steady oil leak dripping off the little nuts > surrounding the oil drain plug on my '71...
• Re: Removing Captain's Arms
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 May 1999 14:53:49 EDT
  ...I pried off the little black plastic cover, beneath that is what looks like a hex-nut which the arm seems to rotate on...
• FS: Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 18:42:43 -0400
  ...I have a set of five with lug nuts and bolts and the center hub cap. Price is $500 for the 5 and they...
• Re: Update On Daryl
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:03:08 -0700
  ...Juan Capistrano, Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR On 3/17/2010 8:00 PM Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Benny is right. If nuts and bolts...
• Re: What good are wheel locks?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 10:28:14 -0600
  ...Someone can just pop off the grease cap on the front hub and take > off > the nut and then the wheel, hub, and disc...
• Re: NVC: Unimog
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 00:04:32 +1300
  ...I believe they're considered to be one of the >most capable offroad rigs around, but apparently they're no fun to >drive around...
• Re: How to Remove center caps on Carat wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 19:48:57 -0500
  I think you can pry the front ones out, but the hollow inside of the back ones is filled by the axle nut... so...
• Alloy wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 18:03:56 -0400
  ...Price is $500 for 5 of them and they come with the lug nuts and small center hub caps. They fit all Vanagons. These...
• Re: Leaking head nut
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:36:00 -0700
  ...the gasket set. > > Should I just drain it, remove the leaking cap nut and reseal it? Do I > trust > the other 15? > > Looking for...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:56:29 -0700
  ...washer below nut, not levering push, just a > lateral push with tip. > > rotate wheel as you tighten nut, then back off nut and adjust...
• Re: FS: 15" SA vanagon steelie
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:25:29 -0800
  ...Alloy lug nuts or bolts would work....but the contact area is a lot larger on the alloy nut or bolt. The seller should...
• Re: Westy Captain Chairs
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 15:39:18 -0700
  ...Westy Captain Chairs > Ray, > I had the same problem... really difficult to swivel the seats and pretty > stiff to slide fore and aft too...
• AC Mount Cap Screw Thread Size
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 10:58:36 -0500
  Anyone know the thread size for the rear (the one towards the rear of the vehicle) cap screw that holds the A/C to...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 10:41:59 -0600
  ...Don�t think I want to use my torch in that vicinity with out a very heavy flame retardant suit capable of sustaining possible...
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 11:27:54 -0700
  ...production vehicles. > First, OEM means “original equipment manufacturer.” .... > > > Regarding the cap, the OEM cap had a stainless steel valve and spring inside > and a...
• Re: syncro upgrade to 15 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 14:35:33 -0700
  ...sell the them for $128 each (including center cap and your choice of lug nuts/bolts or both), plus shipping. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts...
• Re: Who needs hub caps?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 19:05:48 -0500
  ...water? crap on the breaks? Keeps you from losing a lug nut/bolt... d David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon...
• F/S: Vanagon alloys, $300
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 29 May 2001 23:12:49 EDT
  Found these for sale at Discount Import Recyclers in Albuquerque; $300 for four Vanagon factory alloys, no nuts or caps. They also have about...
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:23:59 -0700
  ...WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque Right ok. I should've put OEM in quotes. ;) I have to wonder if a slightly...
• 25hp and 36hp Motors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 13:07:09 -0500
  ...up also use 36mm nut on pulley. Also used was an oil filler that one does not unscrew to cap from. instead, one pulls...
• Re: Where does this relay go?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:06:20 -0500
  ...Jim, if it still "goes nuts" with the controller out, then it's an internal gauge problem. It's fixable if you're up...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings - repeated nut tightening required?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:38:55 -0400
  ...the nut to the next spot a cotter pin > would fit in.. > > That made the noise go away. I left the hub cap off...
• Re: Does anyone have...
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:57:29 -0800
  ...Does anyone have a black cap that fits over the hub of the windshield > wiper? It covers a nut that holds the wiper blade...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 11 May 2007 16:52:26 -0400
  ...Don't use 518 under cap nuts, use TRS. Ben. Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN) wrote: >I guess I was not clear with my last...
• Leaking head nut
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:54:43 -0400
  ...Should I just drain it, remove the leaking cap nut and reseal it? Do I trust the other 15? Looking for advice and a...
• Re: Correct hub caps
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Tue, 31 May 2005 22:22:40 -0500
  >>This suggests that the flat gray hubcaps were added in 1985. >>>I think, the original early ones came with that chrome caps that only...
• Re: Syncro Capabilities
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 25 Jul 2002 22:59:55 +1200
  ...4-Motion versions? -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:53:22 +1200
  ...In turn, it would almost act >as another gasket if it is done right. > >--Paul-- You could weld captive nuts to your exhaust, or...
• Re: main bearing torque
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 21:51:05 -0700
  ...on a 2.1 waterboxer(the 4 cap >nuts inside the water jacket, and the two nuts on the outside?) The manual >that I...
• Key made for water fill?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 12:10:37 -0700
  ...l-o-w archives? Is a locking cap even needed? I suppose to keep kids of nutjobs from poisoning you? Where to by, what...
• Re: Wheel bearing play (in Baja Sur)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:13:38 -0800
  ...just a little tightening of the nut ...and I >> would add some grease to the brg cap. >> scott >> www.turbovans.com >> >> On 12/28...
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:34:47 -0400
  At 09:36 PM 9/28/2009, Mike S wrote: >My understanding is that the constant blinking is caused by a leaky >cap. It...
• Re: Westy Captain Chairs
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 08:25:04 -0700
  ...Remove the swivel plates by removing the four nylon lock nuts. Confirm that there are four plastic spacers in the swivel channel. (don't...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings - repeated nut tightening required?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:00:28 -0700
  ...the nut to the next spot a cotter pin would fit in.. That made the noise go away. I left the hub cap off...
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:43:52 -0500
  OK, does "obscure nut-headery" apply to those of us who participated in the lug nut discussion? Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 Our...
• Re: Vanagon Alloy wheels $300
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 13:08:30 -0700
  ...on this list) a while back, but they included caps and proper lug nuts/bolts. The tires even had decent tread left, but the...
• Re: Exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:39:31 -0400
  Can't remember if it was this list or another, but someone suggested to free a frozen nut, heat it up with a torch...
• Re: Leaky Head Nut?
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:41:46 -0600
  ...Entity Walter E Stephens spoke thus: >> It is not your nut that is leaking but the head gasket. No pressure should >> be coming up...
• Re: Expansion tank cap operation...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 07:42:00 -0700
  ...They're tied together with a nut and bolt (13mm, bring a wrench & socket both, one to hold the other to turn). The Bentley...
• Re: resealing heads: two tubes of stuff in the gasket kit??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 17:26:48 -0500
  ...When you put the capnuts on ... ONLY put the yellow stuff on where the nut mates with the head. Don't get any inside...
• Re: Does anyone have...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:22:47 -0800
  ...Does anyone have a black cap that fits over the hub > of the windshield wiper? It covers a nut that holds > the wiper blade...
• Re: Wheel bearing play (in Baja Sur)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:06:56 -0800
  ...you might get away with just a little tightening of the nut ...and I would add some grease to the brg cap. scott www...
• Re: Cleaning head stud threads question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:29:53 -0700
  ...I just clean them with a wire brush, and make sure the head cap nuts, all of them, screw on nicely. And I lube...
• Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:31:13 -0500
  ...Upon disassembly, the head stud, for that wiggly capnut, was badly corroded and had stretched. Obviously, the overheating was caused by combustion gases getting...
• Tire lug nut question..
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 14:22:48 -0700
  ...I found this interesting, since the rest of the van has standard VW rims, and silver hub caps. Perhaps the owner sold the alloy...