← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum

Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 4+: 60 results shown for studs.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

Re: Wheel studs/spacer kit
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 14 May 2011 10:38:15 -0400
...Wheel studs/spacer kit I purchased som et30 wheels for my 82 westy and the rear studs seem really short is the go westy...
Rear wheel studs
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Wed, 12 Mar 2014 19:53:01 -0500
...With the new GW15" alloys I was wondering if I need longer wheel studs for the rear, if so how much effort is involved...
How to dress engine studs?
Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
Sat, 8 Sep 2001 17:23:43 -0600
hi volks, I need to re-install my engine studs (the ones that hold the trans) and I'm not sure what to put...
Re: Need the two lower studs that secure the transmission to the engine - No P# in ETKA
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:31:04 -0700
...Need the two lower studs that secure the transmission to the > engine - No P# in ETKA > > >> Chris - >> >> Actually, these should be studs: >> VW # N0146752...
Re: No go on ice
Historical mailing list - Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom)
Thu, 21 Dec 95 10:15:28 EST
One tire dealer was trying to dissuade me from adding studs to my new snows. His argument concluded with "... and besides, studs are only...
Re: GoWesty longer rear wheel studs
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:02:55 -0500
...GoWesty longer rear wheel studs I'd advise not hammering the studs out nor pulling them in. Use a press. You have to take...
Re: Need the two lower studs that secure the transmission to the engine - No P# in ETKA
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:39:32 -0400
...Need the two lower studs that secure the >>> > transmission to the >>> > > engine - No P# in ETKA >>> > > >>> > > >>> > >> Chris - >>> > >> >>> > >> Actually, these should be studs: >>> > >> VW # N0146752...
Re: care of our Wasserboxer/WaterLeaker engines
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 20 Aug 2000 14:12:00 EDT
...RaceWare studs I am leary of using different other than stock head studs because of the different growth properties in the metal alloy used...
Head Studs
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Thu, 19 Nov 1998 16:50:36 -0500
...I'd recommend you open up both sides of the engine as well, because you probably have rotten studs throughout. You might as well...
raceware vanagon head studs
Historical mailing list
Sun, 24 Dec 1995 13:37:33 -0500 (EST)
...i think i will try a set of those redesigned head studs for the wasserboxer. worth a shot i think. maybe they have a...
Exhaust Pipe Q?
Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:31:56 -0700
...is there a certain configuration of the studs/nuts and bolts that hold the crossover pipes on the cylinders? Right now, Cylinder #1 has...
Re: TIICO oxy sensor, torque converter, and misc questions
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Sun, 19 Aug 2001 12:42:06 EDT
Jeff and others, The studs are M10 X 1.5, and as I recall, about 3 inches long. My ETKA shows a part number...
Re: What are the 2 studs that block the distributor?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 08:34:07 -0800
...What are the 2 studs that block the distributor? > > > >> On my 1.9l engine (automatic, air conditioning), there are two studs >> to the right...
Re: Are there any Studs in the House?
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Sat, 11 Nov 2000 22:14:35 -0700
...Ken, Yep, early 911 studs, tap right in. Larry
Re: exhaust studs/bolts
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 5 Feb 2012 08:24:12 -0800
...exhaust studs/bolts To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8:08 PM I'll second what Craig said, all of...
Re: Longer studs for S A alloys?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 4 Aug 2009 01:30:18 -0700
...Using tapered cone open end lug nuts when I mount the wheels to the > van the studs stop 3 to 4 threads short of...
Re: LPG Tank Mounting Studs, PS
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 19:33:56 -0700
...two (rear) studs on my PS which appear to be for > an LPG tank but I don't see any fwd studs. What's...
Ornamental Engine Parts ?
Historical mailing list - Antaki
Sun, 8 Aug 1999 23:52:23 -0700
While perusing Fast German Auto's pages, I found what appears to be head studs made of recycled Chrismas tree ornaments. At least that...
Re: alloy wheels
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Aug 1997 21:50:29 -0400 (EDT)
Can anyone tell me of a source for longer bolts/studs for my 87 vanagon that I want to outfit with a set of...
Re: Engine assembly complete, it's in, it's dead? [T1]
Historical mailing list - Aaron Sedgmen
Tue, 14 May 96 16:56:13 EST
...the engine's pulled some head studs. This happened to a '70 T3 notchback I used to own. The studs were reusable but I...
Removing rear drums: review
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Wed, 17 Mar 2004 23:24:32 -0500
...They studs moved inward! Nothing else moved though, and the studs pulled themselves back out when I put the wheel back on. If I...
Re: rhein rims
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 31 May 2009 00:03:07 -0400
...I did not order the longer studs for > the rear. Are these safe to drive with the shorter studs in the rear > or are...
Re: Help with replacement exhaust studs
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 21 Sep 2013 16:54:08 -0400
...Help with replacement exhaust studs Ok in need the powers if cross reference. Say I needed to get exhaust studs for a 1985 vanagon...
Re: lugs and studs for alloy
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sat, 3 Aug 2002 05:32:59 EDT
...You can also get Porsche studs which work w/o modifications but much pricier. At any rate, if anyone desperately needs longer rear studs...
Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
Tue, 3 Mar 1998 15:17:22 -0500
I believe that bolts on some and studs on others is a factory setup, due to the angle of the pipes and the difficulty...
exhaust header studs on heads
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:32:09 -0700
...I'm concerned I'll encounter problems with the head studs though, they look really rusty and the headers haven't been removed since...
Re: Exhaust Manifold Removal
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 14 Aug 2005 20:13:15 -0500
...I have the nuts > off, but the studs on the heads are in the > way so I can't get the exhaust manifolds off...
Re: Alternator mount ??
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Fri, 20 Oct 2000 00:51:59 -0400
...They are studs. I was never able to get one of the bolts back on so my alternator bracket has been attached with one...
Re: Wheel studs- How to Get?
Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
Sat, 14 Aug 1999 11:46:12 -0700
At 10:10 AM -0400 8/14/99, Mike Ray wrote: >OK, Got my Porsche Wheel studs for the rear of the Vanagon(thanks...
Re: Syncro-rear wheels
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 3 Sep 2002 16:08:21 EDT
...You DO NOT need to change studs to use the factory Carat/Wolfsburg Edition, and South African Caravelle alloy wheels. The longer studs (no...
Re: Exhaust Manifold Removal
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sun, 14 Aug 2005 20:07:59 -0500
<< I have the nuts off, but the studs on the heads are in the way so I can't get the exhaust manifolds off...
OPPS! Fwd: )Cleaning head stud threads question
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:47:04 -0400
opps had them confused with exhaust studs mike Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:44:21 -0400 > From: <mkriley@fuse.net> > To: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: Winter tires
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Sat, 7 Oct 2000 18:52:13 -0400
...I don't have studs as studs are not allowed in Ontario, Canada. -Larry
Re: VW Alloy Wheels
Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
Tue, 4 Feb 1997 12:21:16 -0700 (MST)
In order to upgrade to the factory alloy wheels you will need longer lug bolts up front and longer lug studs with different lug...
Re: What are the 2 studs that block the distributor?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 12:05:27 -0500
Those two studs are from the days of the mechanical fuel pump. They are long enough to accommodate the pump rod block and spacer...
Re: Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 May 2016 10:58:06 -0400
...Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block... Good call. Those are strong and easier in tight places.. On May 20, 2016...
Re: Porsche wheel studs? Where to get?
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Fri, 16 Jul 1999 23:53:18 -0400
...You still need studs for the back though... > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf > Of JordanVw@AOL...
Re: Rear wheel studs
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Thu, 13 Mar 2014 06:51:17 -0500
...Lubed with WD40 and cranked away. > > Studs were EMPI "Nascar style" which is also offered by sway-away. From > the pics, it's the...
Re: Rear Disc Brake conversion
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:06:18 -0800
> Or are 2WD drivers with bolts up front instead of nuts n' > studs just SOL? > > It's really quite easy to convert > from bolts...
Re: Alloy Wheel Question
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 09:03:21 -0700
...Are they a direct bolt on to > Vanagons that had stock steel wheels or do I need longer studs (rear)? > Thanks, Jeff Jeff,, Like...
Re: lugs and studs for alloy LONG- Project & quasi TRIP REPORT
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sat, 3 Aug 2002 13:00:16 EDT
<< The brakes kit comes with a hub using studs instead of lugbolts and a separate brake rotor. I have been told that this arrangement...
Re: Head gasket job getting out of hand
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Mon, 13 May 2002 10:08:59 EDT
...From your description, it seems that you have some remnants of the studs standing proud of the case. There are sockets made for removing...
SA grille owners only question
Historical mailing list - Dave C
Sun, 11 Apr 1999 12:58:19 -0400
Recently got my SA grille and was wondering about the durability of the mounting studs. Unlike the stock grille, these have studs with no...
Re: Alloy question, was Re: Carat/Wolfsburg Alloy Wheel Studs and Nuts For Sale
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sun, 1 Oct 2000 01:11:38 -0500
Did I make a mistake and reverse the front/rear stud location for the 2wd? On the 2wd, do the front wheels take studs...
Re: Changing from steel wheels to alloys
Historical mailing list
Wed, 2 Feb 2000 12:19:15 EST
...The alloys came with 10 acorn style lug nuts and 10 lug bolts? My Syncro has studs at all 4 corners. The ones in...
Re: what's the deal with wheel spacers?
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Tue, 5 Jun 2001 14:13:50 -0700
...as for the studs i am getting long studs from ben tan and will replace the stock studs that held my carat alloys so...
Re: Need the two lower studs that secure the transmission to the engine - No P# in ETKA
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:27:59 -0700
...Need the two lower studs that secure the >> > transmission to the >> > > engine - No P# in ETKA >> > > >> > > >> > >> Chris - >> > >> >> > >> Actually, these should be studs: >> > >> VW # N0146752...
Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips? Have a complete 2.1
Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 09:39:55 -0800
...Between doubled nutted and/or vicegrips ..they come out pretty easily. > I put red lock-tite on the new used studs going into the...
Re: Stainless Steel Head Studs
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Mon, 11 Dec 2000 15:09:00 EST
...Same guys who make studs for Porsches. Anyway, I read some promo on European Car Magazine on it some months back. They specifically said...
Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
Tue, 3 Mar 1998 12:00:14 EST
The down side to using bolts instead of studs is the wear it puts on the case. With studs you put it in the...
Re: Tom Wilson Head Torquing
Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
Tue, 26 Dec 1995 11:30:45 -0600 (CST)
...Over-torquing these engines will only result in stretched studs. Engines with 10mm studs and case savers can be safely final-torqued to 28...
Re: rhein rims
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 31 May 2009 21:06:56 -0400
The same length studs on the rear only work with Vanagon alloy wheels due to the cone shaped lug nuts and the lug seats...
Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
Historical mailing list - Austin
Tue, 3 Mar 1998 22:26:05 -0800
...The studs >>often come out, they get chewed up and unusable, they're harder to find in >>the right size, and they're a...
Re: Wheels for Vanagon Syncro
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:06:10 -0800
...The challenge comes in making sure your studs are long enough. Front studs will be expensive to replace as you will likely have to...
Re: Putting on tires: three hands
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:09:53 -0500
...One would buy studs and nuts, and simply screw in the studs, using nuts to secure the wheels. > > Any downside? VW engineers obviously liked...
Re: Winter wheels
Historical mailing list - Chuck Seleen
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 14:21:49 -0400
I do have alloys--where can I get the studs and nuts? Bus Depot? any ideas on cost. THX ----- Original Message ----- From: Joel Walker...
aircooled exhaust studs
Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
Sat, 23 Feb 2002 18:32:53 -0700
...I have studs for the crossover pipe flanges. Should I put them in with Loktite or something like that? Or just screw them in...
Re: Exhaust bolts studs nuts to prevent future corrosion problems
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:21:52 -0700
...Exhaust bolts studs nuts to prevent future corrosion problems Actually the subject is about exhaust nuts to use but I figured the word bolts...
Re: Rear emblem
Historical mailing list
Tue, 21 Jul 2015 14:31:57 -0400
...I know that they were suppose to put the little clamp thingies on the 3 studs but, they did not. I want to just...
Re: Re Snow tyres and hot air
Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
Wed, 18 Nov 1998 09:18:18 -0500
In Ontario, Canada the twits that make the rules outlawed studs because they scratched their nice shinny road surface. That fact that studs save...