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• Re: eurovan tires?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:20:54 -0600
  ...They were studded/snow tires without the studs. If I were going to go back to Nokians I'd get their delivery van (Cargo...
• Re: My Rusty Exhaust Is No More
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:53:07 -0600
  ...Tow studs snapped off, > so I helicoil those. An I am back to all stock hangers/mounting > points, the rusty system had about a...
• alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - J.W.Bri�r
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 23:01:16 +0200
  ...Are the studs for the rear wheels long enough to mount the alloy wheels? Or should they be replaced with longer ones? Jan Willem...
• Little Vanagon Content: BenT is back in town
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 3 May 2002 13:38:40 -0400
  ...If I have not responded to your inquiries (about studs, bolts, rims, and double cabs importing and other vanagon clatterlamania), it is quite possible...
• Re: Product review: folding lug wrench / It's Wonderful!!!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 12:18:33 -0800
  ...steel nuts sometime lock up on the studs. Joe On 11 Mar 2003, Mark Belanger wrote: > That's right, David, the lug is snug...
• Re: whats the book time for installing a new exhaust OR...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 07:00:19 EDT
  ...s a trick question ! It all depends on how many exhaust studs and bolts break and have to be drilled, tapped, helicoiled, or repaired...
• Oh no. Exhaust stud breakage.
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 18:26:37 -0500
  ...Without a torch, I paid someone to remove the studs for me. He removed two, and said he pulled pretty hard on the other...
• Re: Need a gasket
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 21:53:22 -0700
  ...The > two water pipe gaskets they send are just a couple millimeters too small > to slip over the studs on the head. > > Someone got...
• Re: Nokian Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 02:38:35 -0800
  You know I've never driven in the snow.., so with these tires without studs.., its no problem in the snow??? or ice?? or...
• warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 23:15:05 -0400
  ...When I replaced this not-hard-enough bolt, I replaced the nuts on my alternator bracket studs with 10.9 versions at the same...
• Re: Loctite
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Oct 2018 16:16:47 +0000
  ...oil pan bolts, drive shaft bolts, rocker arm adjustment nuts, carburetor studs. -65°F - 300°F (-54°C - 149°C) Fixture 5 min. — Full...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 19:07:24 -0700
  ...The siping on the Hakka's and the lateral stiffness of those tires make them outstanding, but studs make them amazing winter, difficult road...
• Re: Fancy Wheel$$$
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
  25 Apr 1995 18:10:18 GMT
  ...Add about $150 for the center caps and lugs/studs and you are done. Might I add this was in 1985, WAY before wife...
• Re: "drill-out" and Broken Bolt/Stud Extraction Techniques
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 12:59:32 -0500
  ...I used to use Freon spray cans to cool heated bolts/studs, but you can't get that anymore. Carb cleaner may work. TomC...
• Re: will these rims fit one of my vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:49:54 -0800
  ...to omit the spacer. > The wheels will need longer bolts and studs in either use. > > mario m <vw_fool@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > This weekend...
• Re: Using a UPS unit as inverter
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:59:28 -0500
  ...Typically these are a box with a cord and plug, a 120 V outlet on the front, and two big studs with wing nuts...
• Re: new LP tank regulator touches body
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 15 Jul 2012 23:32:07 -0400
  ...There is no wiggle room for the tank to move in or out on the studs. Seems to me all the valves and such...
• Re: Ohh those VW gods...billowing blue smoke.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:36:06 -0700
  ...Ohh those VW gods...billowing blue smoke. > |it's not that likely that all 15 of the other studs are fine, > |wonderful, and not...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:09:29 -0700
  Rule of thumb aside, on factory alloy wheels VW used nuts that didn't even come close to meeting your "stud is flush or...
• Re: Unusual vibration while accelerating
  Historical mailing list - Zach Hale
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 18:42:57 -0700
  ...lower engine mounting studs ......I've seen one of those broken , though > rarely. > 5. � CV joints ....easily can cause vibes if they're �very...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 6 May 2010 06:08:21 -0700
  ...The piston liners inside the engine are cast iron > > with steel studs holding the heads on. Any way you look at it the van...
• Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 04:45:13 -0800
  ...was obviously replaced once already (new looking with newer 6mm Allen >> studs while other side has 12point) >> >> Anyways, I took apart the offending axle...
• Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:36:51 +0800
  ...Some are made to accommodate both 12mm and 14mm bolts/studs. Some of those used with 12mm bolts have steel inserts which some folks...
• Re: Tires (for snow) & leak is OK now!
  Historical mailing list - Marilyn Nelson-Ehret
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:58:55 -0800
  ...Now, I've been running a set of these, which I studded >myself(250 studs per tire in a repeated, diagonal pattern), on my...
• Re: Led Dash Light Source, was Supplier praise
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 07:47:52 -0500
  ...but they had what I need and wanted. >>> I needed > wheels studs and they were perfect. Priced very nicely and super fast > shipping. Smoking...
• Re: Heat Exchangers replaced by VWoA
  Historical mailing list - Ted Finesman
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 22:53:23 -0500
  ...replacing these boxes is applying too much > torque > > to these small studs that are embedded in aluminum. He should know better. > > > > A lot of...
• fastener seats - was Will these wheels fit?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 09:13:28 -0800
  ...I machined the front rotors for long studs and replaced the rear studs with longer studs but I haven't figured out the proper...
• Head gasket fun
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Fri, 10 Nov 2023 21:06:45 -0500
  ...ft pounds? I'm also contemplating doing the oil pump, head studs and rods based on the high mileage, but haven't decided. I...
• Re: Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:41:38 -0700
  ...of 14" VW alloy wheels along with this rig, but no > studs/nuts or center caps. Any ideas where I can get these? Are...
• Re: Porsche Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 15:24:11 -0800
  ...If it is a 914 type 4 the heads will only have 3 studs holding the intake manifolds on instead of 4. Todd Francis...
• Re: Diesel injection pump setting
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 19:17:01 -0500
  ...AM, Teresa Reinhardt <TeresaRein@AOL.COM> wrote: > > New head and Raceware studs, no leaks! But: > shop guy wants me to ask the list if...
• Re: Rocker Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 23:33:26 -0500
  ...I was wondering if you all know what size nut I need for the studs that hold the rockers in place on the head...
• [vanagon] ceramic caotings/corrosion
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 11:48:51 -0300 (ADT)
  ...In summation, no active anti-corrosion system is going to do squat for head corrosion, nor is using the "highest quality" engine studs that...
• Re: Snow tires for westy?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 02:26:21 -0700
  ...If you have a lot of icy roads in the winter, go with studs, otherwise don't. > Any recommendations on tire makes? I wouldn...
• Re: Trouble-Please HELP with 1.9 water pump removal issues
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:32:49 -0400
  ...My pump was attached with three studs, and not a mixture of studs and bolts. There was a clearance issue with pulling out the...
• Gerbil engine replacement, part II
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Thu, 04 Jul 1996 17:14:07 -0600
  ...This was made much more difficult than it needed to be by the fact that none of the studs had ever actually had nuts...
• Re: Differeneces Between '86 & '89 2.1's?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 02:57:48 +0000
  ...f ine ..both engines > will have the right lower engine mounting studs ( they're short er on > eng ines that go with an aut...
• Re: [NVC]-Friday Subject: Howto Locite question
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:51:12 -0700
  ...replacing when the system next comes apart.� I haven't dared look at the studs -- I don't want to know.� Yet. Yours, David
• F.S: 2.1 WBX, ECU and Digitool, complete exhaust
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REDDICK
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 22:57:49 -0700
  ...They turned out to be fine, the head studs were not torqued correctly. Not a drop of coolant added for the last 20K. Make...
• My 2 cents on head leaks. Old hash I'm sure...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:44:11 -0400
  ...I don't hear any talk about the head studs being stretched. The heads are held to the block with very little torque, and...
• DV Exhaust Bracket/Hanger fabrication question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 16:57:36 -0700
  ...The studs face toward the muffler. (more or less as per what I saw in ETKA and Bentley) Would this hanger provide more stability...
• Some thoughts for tires and tire pressure and other stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:50:34 +0000
  ...Especially with spacers longer bolts-studs maybe required. If considering a brake upgrade combine with the wheel upgrade so you only deal with the...
• Re: Wheels/ How do I determine correct ET
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 01:18:42 EDT
  ...They are clearanced in the center and the bolt holes have been reamed for Vanagon lug nuts (longer studs and nuts not included). The...
• Re: That '87 for sale in Los Banos
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Mon, 22 Jul 96 22:06 CDT
  ...it? Many others have this arrangement, with some reporting only >>the studs left on the floor where the reefer went. >> >>malcolm > >It sounds like...
• 89 syncro gl weekender 4sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael Jones
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 11:29:11 EST
  ...belts, 4 wheel alignment, detailed in and out, new lug nut studs on rear wheels, 40k on new tranny, CV joints and boots on...
• Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 12:25:40 -0600
  ...audi centers machined to 2.5 dia and run spacers on the fronts and get longer >studs for rear and bolts for front. > >chris > > >
• Re: Mercedes wheel opinion?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 18:17:22 -0800
  ...and longer rear wheel studs if you want to do it right. oh................they come in two widths.......... 6 and 6 and 1/2...
• Re: (oops. Forgot Subject!) Lube Coolant Pump Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 May 2012 19:53:25 -0700
  ...pump is bolted to the block ..and those 3 nuts on studs are not >>> 'the problem' .. >>> If anything is, it's the two allen...
• head cap nuts- 'torque to hold'
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Mon, 16 Dec 96 12:12:52 -0600
  ...this is due to the stretch of the long studs, the compression of the gaskets, and the springy rotational resiliency of the stud itself...
• Re: Intro!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Thu, 13 May 1999 11:45:28 GMT
  ...If the PCD is not *exactly* correct then the studs (or nuts) will not seat correctly. Most alloys have a 60 degree taper fitting...
• Re: 16" Wheels?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 06:19:20 -0700
  ...Using spacers means you will need longer studs/lugbolts. I have a more detailed write-up about my wheels here: <http://home.earthlink.net...
• Re: Ohh those VW gods...billowing blue smoke.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:05:40 -0700
  ...Mechanic pulled it aprart and all the studs were toast. New engine time. Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Michael's repairs - more info. needed.
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 17:28:31 -0500
  ...Besides all the rusted nuts and > broken studs all over the place, the hardest thing I found to deal with was > the additional things...
• second propane tank with links (long)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 5 May 2005 23:27:20 -0700
  ...Assuming you are installing on the right side, below and inboard of the sliding door, the two rear studs should already be in place...
• Re: Rear Drums wont come off.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Jul 94 16:58:18 ADT
  ...hard 2 - 3 times hard on the face, nearish the wheel studs. The drum sprang of the hub beautifully! Scared the hell out of...
• Re:
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Mon, 01 Jul 1996 09:26:17 -0500
  ...Also, the pump is mounted on studs and it takes a bit of jiggering to get it clear so that you can remove it...
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 22:43:42 -0700
  ...please let me know. > >> > > machine the center hole to 2.5" > use audi lug bolts up front, and porsche 911 studs on rear. > > chris >
• Re: Winter wheels
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 08:16:03 -0700
  ...What about studs since they will be winter only tires--any suggestions? THX. Chuck Seleen 91 Vanagon GL 92 Miata LE [text/html]
• Re: saga water pump 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 4 May 2006 08:29:39 -0700
  ...2 hex nuts 1.5 hrs to remove, 2 beers 1.5hrs to drink. ;-P priceless these hex studs seem long.. -----Original Message----- >From...
• Re: disaster
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:32:12 -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...