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• 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:11:28 -0800
  ...Using the wheels with incorrect ball seat can be disastrous! The rear studs may also be a problem if in fact the wheels are...
• Oil filler tube - disconnect at block?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 18:06:39 -0700
  ...My first attempt at removal has shown that the 2 studs holding the tube in the block are also inaccessible. I must assume SOMEONE...
• Re: Killer snow tire recommendations (argh!) wanted
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 21:36:35 -0500
  ...vans. > > Hakkas are the way to go and you could get studs if you wanted to. > > Cheers, > joel > 89 Syncro Westy > Rochester NY... Formerly...
• Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:06:01 -0800
  ...Long grades are > still problematic, though, without studs or chains. > > Mike
• Re: You wheel fit Gurus...can you give an opinion here, please..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 18 Aug 2013 21:24:34 -0700
  ...front. > Ideally you will need 20mm of spacer and then rear studs-front bolts to > match. Just keep bringing money. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From...
• Re: front seat swivel top: value?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:27:18 -0700
  ...the 12 inch diameter round thing, that's held onto 4 studs with nuts, and has the release handle attached to it ...straight wire...
• Re: Oil pressure sender & VDO gauge upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 17 May 2002 06:42:44 EDT
  ...Gota remove that pan which is attached to the exhaust flange studs. Ha ! Good Luck ! I remove the OEM sender, install a short pipe...
• Club hammers and chisels (2)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 00:57:33 +0100
  ...will usually limit the angles that can be got but even studs can sometimes be loosened with such a tool - keep it ground correctly...
• Re: Michelin XCA and steel wheels for sale PNW-chains
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 24 Dec 2004 07:42:15 -0700
  ...October you take'em to the tire shop and have steel studs installed, > then go to the local Sears or Flaps and buy new...
• Re: Need one 15" steel wheel
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:59:57 -0400
  ...Suggest using front studs so all nuts will match and to make room for spacers." Written by Mark Drillock http://www.vanagon.com/info...
• Re: KEP Plate Remove Transmission
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:58:19 -0800
  ...No studs to mess around with when >> tilting tranny down/out. >> >> Drawing a blank, >> >> >> Neil. >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" >> >> http://tubaneil...
• Fwd: exaust removal woes
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:38:32 -0400
  ...For instance, if the head must come off, you should replace the cylinder hold down studs before installing the new head, due to stretch...
• Re: PDX Machine Shop Recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:33:04 -0500
  ...and please have long enough wheel studs or wheel mounting bolts, and the right ball face to match the wheel. it's more fun...
• Re: Drain Plug? What's a Drain Plug?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Mon, 1 Jan 1996 19:53:59 -0600 (CST)
  ...The plate itself is held on by the usual handful of studs, and > looks to have been made this way. Almost like somebody didn...
• Re: New Head Gasket Stud Kit From Raceware
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 09:31:40 -0400
  ...And it isn't rusty studs that have caused my heads to leak, it's corroded sealing faces. Snake oil I say, at ten...
• Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:58:22 -0700
  ...right that after adding up the cost for lug bolts, > wheel > studs, spacers and cost of machining the center holes it may be close...
• Re: disaster
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:14:19 -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...
• 1985 Vanagon - small job getting bigger - please advise as to rings, valves, etc.
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 23:31:24 -0400
  ...I'm thinking.....$75 for 1/2 gasket set already, why not complete BOTH sides, replace ALL STUDS (there is visible rust on 50...
• Re: KEP Plate Remove Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:19:59 -0700
  ...No studs to mess around with when >>> tilting tranny down/out. >>> >>> Drawing a blank, >>> >>> >>> Neil. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" >>> >>> http://tubaneil...
• Re: Another Reason For Hard Starting -- Cracked Bellhousing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:51:01 -0800
  ...Large Subaru SVX engines in Syncro's were ripping their adapter studs out easily .. even in 3,000 miles in a syncro about 7...
• Re: winter driving to Spokane
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:34:14 -0700
  ...If I > drove a Vanagon all winter in snow I would certainly have studs in the > tires.... > >> On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 7...
• Re: ronal r9 replicas?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:25:18 -0700
  ...Your ET 35 wheels should fit Syncros with no major issues besides possibly longer studs. There are some interference issues on 2wd which can...
• Re: PDX Machine Shop Recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:02:21 -0800
  ...and please have long enough wheel studs or wheel mounting bolts, and the right ball face to match the wheel. it's more fun...
• Re: Audi wheels!![long]
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 11:38:50 -0700
  ...wheel and the adjacent flat part of the hub where the studs are or where the wheel bolts thread. the reason some cars require...
• Re: Please REPLY Head Gaskets: Fail Leaky;
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Tue, 6 May 2003 21:24:55 -0400
  ...but other than the issue of rusty, stuck exhaust nuts, corroded studs, and sleeves stuck to the head what other pitfalls await me. I...
• Re: Syncro fool sender ...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:52:36 -0700
  ...The studs > are tacked to the split ring. A little grinding action and they can be > removed. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:21:54 -0700
  ...things finally > lined up, and enough thread was showing on lower studs, I used lower > nuts, then uppers, to bring the transmission and engine...
• Re: Will Eurovan steel wheels fit a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 May 2012 16:07:29 -0700
  ...in the rear, the right thing would be longer studs.. and ..there is a very nice spacer, usually used with mercedes wheels.. call a...
• Re: need engine options for '82 diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 29 May 1999 14:27:01 -0600
  ...Audi turbo 15" wheels from the same yard were $20 each plus $10 each for machining and $20 for longer rear studs. A new...
• Re: WANTED: winter tires
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 07:23:34 -0700
  ...I work > > for an automobile dealership in Anchorage, AK and have driven on many > > different tires with & w/o studs in the last 25yrs...
• Re: Torque wrench use
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 11:16:02 -0500
  As I've heard it described, it's because the studs are long, there is a certain amount of twist in them, so you...
• Re: Any tips on the last inch transmission mounting?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 14 May 2011 16:47:38 -0700
  ...I've tried with jack under the after end of transmission and with it riding on the studs. How hard may I shove on...
• Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 01:28:40 +0000
  ...about Patience.. > and Attention to Detail... > and not busting rusted exhaust studs and bolts off.. > and Patience..and Attention to Detail ... > and Patience.. > and...
• Re: Window Crank Door Speaker Handle "FIX"?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:02:40 -0800
  ...required -- they are apparently made of platinum and > titanium with diamond studs. > > > On 12/31/2012 7:11 AM, Jonce Fancher wrote: > Many of...
• Re: Harbor Freight 3/4" drive breaker bar?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:31:28 -0700
  ...bolts onto the flange studs, a 20 inch or so bar extends from it against the floor. That anin't going anywhere when it...
• Re: Got some GoWesty 2wd springs!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:48:14 -0600
  ...Fits fine with no spacers, but should have longer studs on rear - I get about 7-8 full turns only. I heard a rub...
• Re: Help getting lug nuts off
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 10:53:32 -0400
  ...I would also try tapping on the nuts and studs with something/small hammer to break loose any rust...caution here not to mash...
• Re: Porsche engine mounting ring work on waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 02:54:36 -0600
  ...work on Porsche 911/356 and VW air-cooled. >> >> Are the mounting studs for the VW air-cooled the same as for the >> waterboxer? > >
• Re: disaster
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:02:35 -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...
• Re: Syncro question... vibration!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 May 2005 06:31:04 EDT
  ...And, good luck getting the nuts off the perimeter of the sender without breaking one or more of the studs. If you break some...
• Re: gas tank; fixing Syncro tank sender
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:21:50 -0800
  ...nuts. > > - If studs are broken, go to home depot and buy new SS hardware and tack > weld or JB weld new studs in place...
• Re: What can go wrong.....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 May 2017 12:52:10 -0400
  ...and vaporizing will do damage to the cylinder > walls and head studs" > > I'm thinking the word "not" might have been accidentally left out...
• Re: Water Wetter questions...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 20:02:38 -0400
  ...We don’t see much cylinder damage from cavitation erosion but it is very common on the head studs. As for effecting the sensors...
• Re: 1700CC reinstall
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Oct 94 12:22:24 -0500
  ...When this happened to me, I bought some replacement studs (same size, I believe) from VW and took them, the heads, and the manifold...
• Engine Governor Installation
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 21:08:45 -0700 (PDT)
  Well this afternoon I bought a couple of studs and put the engine governor in. I had to clearance abut 1/16" of an...
• Re: tool source
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 12:05:55 -0600
  ...This tool is > also great foe wheel studs. KD Tools makes one for a reasonable price. > Go to http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdspec08...
• Re: fair price for engine transfer?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 21:26:36 -0400
  ...in my 86 snycro that currently apparently has busted cylinder head studs. Anyone have a guesstimate on hours/cost for the switch? - I think...
• Re: how can you tell 4-speed vs. 5-speed apart outside of the van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:33:22 -0700
  ...Measure from the shift lever pivot > to the nose mounting face with the 4 studs. > > The tranny code stamped on the lower edge can...
• Re: propane copper tubing 3/8" type K , rigid or soft
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:58:37 -0400
  ...on both sides >> >> >> That is correct & the Rear Pair of Mounting Studs are Already there just >> waiting Patiently ~ >> >> Also there are a couple of...
• Re: Alternator hum or whine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:07:54 -0700
  ...also check the mounting below the alternator - those are famous for getting loose, breaking studs, etc. you could also remove the alternator from the...
• Re: Mailorder rebuilders? AVP, Bost Eng, Fast Germ..?
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 21:12:02 -0600
  ...They mailed me hard to find hardware,seals,studs, etc and were quick to tell me to check Ron's price on some items...
• Re: Yet Another Head Pullin' Question.
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 23:26:08 +0000
  ...If they were somewhat loose than either they > were not properly installed or the engine was over heated to the point > the studs stretched...
• OT: Roof Mounting GPS
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:25:51 -0600
  ...go to the store and get four suction cups, with 8X32 studs to pop right in there. Lacking a westy, or a store that...
• Re: Greetings all
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 22:14:52 -0500
  ...for breaking the lugs/studs loose>. - where's the jack? and the skimpy little toolkit? :) - owner's manual? if doesn't have one, check...
• 88 fuel lines / exaust (new question)
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 08:17:42 -0700
  ...I would like ot use metric all the way, since this is what is needed for the studs anyway. Anyone who can help me...
• Re: propane copper tubing 3/8" type K , rigid or soft
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 31 Mar 2017 08:57:52 -0600
  ...on both sides > >>> > >>> > >>> That is correct & the Rear Pair of Mounting Studs are Already there just > >>> waiting Patiently ~ > >>> > >>> Also there are a couple of...
• Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:21:43 -0700
  ...I do see that one of the transmission studs that attaches it to the trans mounting bracket had stripped threads which I need to...
• Re: Center Bore Machining.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 15:34:13 -0700
  ...well-made not-too-thick spacers with nice long wheel mounting studs ... not too bothered about that. for steel wheels....there does not seem...
• Re: Alternate Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:25:15 -0800
  ...id= > > From a look at the archives, failure of those original studs is not > unknown. > > It seems a simple enough swap, but I don...
• Re: Oil filler tube - disconnect at block?
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 21:03:10 -0500
  ...It would have been impossible if they were rotted permanently in place like my exhaust nuts/studs, but often these are likely caked with...