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• Re: [T2] A cc'ing the heads question-answered
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:09:04 -0600
  ...The reason being that cranks can be ground in error, rods can be re bushed in error, rods stretch, all piston sets aren't...
• Never brag (and please help get my van started...)
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Sun, 8 Apr 2012 22:19:17 -0700
  ...snapped off studs on the passenger cylinder head resulting in replacing the head. Since that and a bad running issue (broken ground wire in...
• Re: last minute checks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:02:08 -0700
  ...I use a heavy duty 5 ton piston jack because it can lift the bus off the ground with one piston stroke, rather than...
• All About 16" Wheels - CV-900s Have Arrived
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 18:44:14 -0500
  ...NUTS AND STUDS When sending your payment, I will need to know if you will need strait cone style nuts and/or studs or...
• Re: high lift jack?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:51:56 -0500
  ...We were on high ground dirt and I had two OEM jacks with me and were beginning to cook dinner. So I put one...
• Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 20:32:17 -0600
  JordanVw wrote: > well, if the're "so dangerous" then what will happen? you have to use the > longer studs for the rear, and just...
• 215/85R16 tires - part II - what's the best way to cut sheet metal!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 5 May 2003 21:55:14 -0700
  ...Hmmmm more Michelin XCLs coming up! :) With the lift kit installed, I have close to 14" of ground clearance - 52cm between the center of...
• Re: shuddering clutch
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 21:26:14 -0700
  ...It pays to line it up on the bottom studs, then look from above and beside to ensure engine and trans are lined up...
• Re: Preparing steering knuckles or spindles
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 14:50:55 -0500
  ...The hub kit adds the hubs, studs, bearings and seals. Ball joints are not included and normally not part of a brake upgrade. As...
• Update: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 07:36:33 -0400
  ...I am going through the procedure to clean and reinstall all my grounds. So far, it is evident to me this had already been...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 9 May 2013 21:36:34 -0700
  ...As you know the early aircooleds pulled studs in normal use, and case stud inserts were standard with a rebuild. "Align boring" of the...
• Re: 88 Vanagon alternator light problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:22:15 -0700
  ...got a rusty transmission ground strap perhaps ? I always carry a spare alternator myself, like a good used one, and I have a few...
• Re: Never brag (and please help get my van started...)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:18:03 -0400
  ...snapped off studs on the passenger cylinder head resulting > in replacing the head. Since that and a bad running issue (broken ground > wire in...
• Re: 85 GL 1.9L Engine Rebuild Qs?
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 16:52:55 -0400
  ...This is also a good time to check the head studs. You don't want to snap one off after you've covered the...
• Re: [WetWesties] How do Vanagons do in the snow?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 19:16:56 -0600
  ...Man, did that thing have a grip with > those studs. Never had a problem of any kind after that in Alaska > winters. Made a...
• Re: Update: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 08:32:04 -0400
  ...Clean all connections, replace > questionable terminals, add extra ground, lube all connections with > dielectric grease. > > Electricity is voodoo to me. I can't see...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:41:36 -0700
  ...grounds ? got all your grounds 'for sure' !? have you checked that gasoline is actually being injected by the injectors ? did you just pour a...
• finding crack in Amsterdam, part 1
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 23 May 2016 13:48:05 -0700
  ...Once on the ground I turned my phone on to see a couple text messages telling me there was a problem with my van...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:46:10 -0700
  ...The return current to ground goes from the brush holder through the two dinky screws to the rear housing and rear bushing grease cap...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:44:08 -0500
  ...The pump slid on the three studs beautifully. But getting the nut on the bottom right stud was a bear. It might have gone...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:41:49 -0700
  ...It may be that it provides a ground. (not likely though) But if so, I had wired it assuming it would provide the + side...
• Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:12:00 -0600
  ...I soldered on a flat piece of copper (from a water pipe ground strap) to fix it. So you determined that its the starter...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:33:56 -0400
  ...The return current to ground goes from the brush holder through the two dinky screws to the rear housing and rear bushing grease cap...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:06:33 -0700
  ...I only move them when there is a reason to. 'never' checking on the spare, or runing it on the ground some is just...
• Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:35:53 -0700
  ...You Choose ~ While @It,, Do a Good Cleaning of the Trany GroundStrap & I also like to Add an additional GrnStrap from a convenient spot...
• Re: Update: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 08:47:59 -0400
  ...Clean all connections, replace >> questionable terminals, add extra ground, lube all connections with >> dielectric grease. >> >> Electricity is voodoo to me. I can't see...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:38:02 -0700
  ...I tried to use the studs from one on the other, but threads were different. Brushes and brush holders are different. At best there...
• Re: second newby question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:24:28 -0700
  ...that always means they drove it into the ground, the put on new cheap tires to make it look good. just be careful is...
• Vanagon handling.
  Historical mailing list - mike ingle
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 10:08:24 -0700
  ...The 87 seems to have several inches more ground clearance, and a much softer suspension. It also has power steering (yuck). The jist of...
• Re: Update: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 09:50:46 -0400
  ...Clean all connections, replace >> questionable terminals, add extra ground, lube all connections with >> dielectric grease. >> >> Electricity is voodoo to me. I can't see...
• 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:54:25 -0700
  ...a jay brown bright light relay kit ( re did all the grounds under the dash at that time ) good used power mirrors new poptop...
• No Vanagon Content, yet
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:04:57 -0700
  ...A portable cutting tool used to make studs too short. PLIERS: Used to round off bolt heads. Sometimes used in the creation of blood...
• Re: Sway bar link breakage - are you at risk?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 02:08:21 -0400
  ...I haven't tried to take it apart yet but it looks doubtful! I gained from this the impression that only stainless steel studs...
• An adventure with ball joints on a 71 Westy (long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Fri, 5 Apr 96 17:43:13 UT
  ...Based on a review of Bentley's instructions showing a press being used to push the studs out of the knuckles I can't...
• Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:58:12 -0700
  ...a > jay brown bright light relay kit ( re did all the grounds under the > dash at that time ) > > good used power mirrors > > new poptop...
• Re: Fender Flares - custom made
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 08:31:23 -0500
  ...In order to mount the rear sections of my front wheel arches, I had to relocate the screw studs further to the rear of...
• THANKS FOR THE HELP...Re: Re: Removing watercooled cyl heads, engine in car
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 17:00:59 -0800
  ...This was very difficult to do because the ears were right next to the cylinder head studs, it was actually impossible to get a...
• Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:06:53 -0800
  ...You Choose ~ > > While @It,, Do a Good Cleaning of the Trany GroundStrap & I also > like to Add an additional GrnStrap from a convenient spot...
• Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:46:42 -0700
  ...I tried to use the studs from one on the other, but threads were different. Brushes and brush holders are different. At best there...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:18:59 -1000
  ...The > pump slid on the three studs beautifully. But getting the nut on the > bottom right stud was a bear. It might have gone...
• Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 13:01:20 -0400
  ...Like > Robert, I seem to be able to consistently get one of the two lower > mounting studs lined up with one hole on the...
• Re: Vanagon handling.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 12:34:10 -0500
  ...difference in > handling. > > The 87 seems to have several inches more ground clearance, and a > much softer > suspension. It also has power steering (yuck...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 21:15:17 -0500
  ...Solid ground again the road was rough with potholes - but navagable - then came the first sink-hole. Someone had been kind enough to put...
• Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 05:40:44 -0700
  ...a > > jay brown bright light relay kit ( re did all the grounds under the > > dash at that time ) > > > > good used power mirrors > > > > new poptop...
• Article about the ECU Chip upgrade from Vintage Vee Dub
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 06:34:54 EDT
  ...They offer good ground clearance and a first gear that is excellent for crossing creeks or crawling over rough ground. My T3 started life...
• Re: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:59:03 -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: Antifreeze Removal
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 09:14:43 -0800
  ...seals resulting in less corrosive influences at terminals and grounds and head nuts and studs. As electrons run on the surface of wires and...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:21:32 -0400
  ...I would mark the parts with a very small, inconspicuous marking or symbol in a very inconspicuous place that will not get ground down...
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  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:26:48 -0400
  ...They offer good ground clearance and a first gear that is excellent for crossing creeks or crawling over rough ground. My T3 started life...
• Dealer repair disaster '89 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Strawn
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 18:27:20 -0700
  ...2/27- Service advisor said also needed 4 injectors, studs, AC/PS/Alternator belts ($1132) - I (whimpering) ok'd and said "You have it...
• Engine build and other things, part 3
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Apr 1995 18:52:35 -0700
  ...I ground till the grinder was too hot to touch, then tried it out. Close, more grinding, then the trans seal finally comes out...
• Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:06:48 -0700
  ...a >>> jay brown bright light relay kit ( re did all the grounds under the >>> dash at that time ) >>> >>> good used power mirrors >>> >>> new poptop...
• Re: 15" steel rims?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 18:17:59 -0700
  ...It'd be > the right time to swap to some 15" rims, both for a little increased > ground > clearance and for the additional tire...
• Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:58:56 -0700
  ...I tried to use the studs from one on the other, but threads were different. Brushes and brush holders are different. At best there...
• Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 18:22:50 -0700
  ...A handy trick is to notch the upper attachment brackets of those covers ...where they go on the exhaust studs or under bolts there...
• Trip report and huge thanks to Scott! LONG
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:19:01 -0700
  ...There was already about an inch on the ground and it was not stopping. We cooked our oat meal and made coffee in the...
• Re: FW: Article about the ECU Chip upgrade from Vintage Vee Dub
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 09:38:05 +1000
  ...They offer good ground clearance and a first gear that is excellent for crossing creeks or crawling over rough ground. My T3 started life...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:26:55 -0700
  ...They will do a valve job > > for you and also repair the exhaust studs no problems for not much > > money. They will also clean...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:54:48 -0700
  ...two questions - did you pay plenty of careful attention to ALL Grounds - and not run 10 of them into one wire, and............. is your...
• Re: disaster- now VWoC rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:30:06 -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...