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• Subject: Re: Cost of replacing head gasket
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 07:53:45 -0800
  ...I opted to get a full set of new headbolts/studs (3 diff parts, 16 total pieces) - which were $77 total. David Jaffe 1986...
• Re: 2.1 Head Replacement for Dummies
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 10:16:43 -0400
  ...If anyone has a way to bend the laws of physics in order to get the exhaust header studs out, please let me know...
• Re: Secret of the Exhaust Nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 01:00:34 -0500
  ...your self some stainless threaded rod and cut it up into studs. that tip comes via another list member i forget who. always use...
• Re: exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:48:07 -0400
  ...a torch.Old system ---gone.With the vanagon, the nuts and studs that hold the pipes to the 4 exhaust ports are the issue...
• Re: Paint Questions - Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:13:54 -0700
  ...Required machining center hub opening to fit front grease cap ($50 at NAPA) Required spacers and special bolts/studs for correct offset (about $125...
• A Little Help with Rims
  Historical mailing list - Nik Maravich
  Thu, 19 May 2011 02:00:47 -0400
  ...The Rims are $109.00 each plus the hardware, spacers, Longer Wheel Studs etc will run around $300.00. When you add in the...
• Re: Brake Help Please!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Don R. Preston, Jr.
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 14:02:10 -0700
  ...are located on the outside, right next to the lug nut studs >that are sticking out. There are 2. They bolt the center of...
• Re: WANTED: winter tires
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 00:22:32 -0500
  ...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: Stuck Head
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 23:12:09 -0400
  ...I then noticed that all of the studs can be moved about a > bit in the head, except for one, which seems to be...
• Re: 2.1 assemble
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:26:25 -0400
  ...Now you also need to test the head studs. Get some good 10 mm nuts. Place your cylinders and heads in position and test...
• Re: TIICO: Conversion Discussion
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 16:44:20 -0500
  ...For > instance, my conversion is for an automatic transmission and the lower bell > housing studs were about an inch too long. So after scouting...
• Re: mud flap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 27 Jul 2017 13:31:50 +0000
  ...It is a very nice product and it installs with provided hardware in the existing holes and studs of every Westy ever made that...
• Re: repeatedly blowing head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 19:32:36 -0500
  ...The head mounting studs are also suspect. ANY amount of corrosion is cause for replacement and, I suppose, they could stretch without showing any...
• Re: 15" alloys (New TSW clearance)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 13:36:04 -0500
  ...a 2wd Vanagon, but please know that you will need longer studs/bolts if you run the spacers. That is it. Hope this helps...
• Re: Why this type IV engine caught fire, spun the mains and ruined everything.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 22:53:53 -0500
  ...the 6 large bolts that hold the case together use plastic locators to center the studs between the two halves. they prevent the case...
• Re: Rear hatch screen install w/ passenger AC /Snap stud in Plastic
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 18:37:45 -0400
  ...Screw studs over time will just pull out of plastic. IF you can get to the back you can use a flat capture nut...
• Re: fastener seats - was Will these wheels fit?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 19:46:53 -0800
  ...These wheels will be going on my Tri-Star when it arrives in December, just need some longer wheel studs installed on it before...
• Re: 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 10:45:03 -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...
• Re: small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:12:49 -0400
  ...their website other than the brake kits, a parking cable, and studs.) Thanks. -Dick W.- ----- Original Message ----- From: Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: Propane tank certification
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 24 Jul 2018 14:20:07 -0700
  ...do the rest. > > Kroil penetrating fluid or similar for tank mount studs at underside, > will help. (tank is held in place with lock nuts...
• Running a tranny with plastic bits
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 20:25:58 -0800
  ...splines on the mainshaft after getting the tranny back onto the studs from the engine? While talking to a few mechanics (and a few...
• Sears Disaster
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Fri, 25 May 2001 15:52:25 -0400
  ...I saw parts broken and epoxyied back on, stripped wheel studs go out the door, lug nuts impacted on so tight the owners couldn...
• Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 01:15:56 -0500
  ...So without redesigning the suspension, the first priorities are increasing traction, and reducing wheelspin -- studs and chains are great, but a good tread design...
• Bar's Leak (Was: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs)
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:51:47 -0500
  OK, purists: read no further. Bar's Leak either (a) does nothing or (b) clogs up your radiator, heater core, etc. However, I've...
• Re: Tires (by one reviewer)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:32:22 +1200
  ><I believe the studs are key for driving on ice. >The noise does not bother me on dry roads! A small price to pay...
• Re: Almost ready to pull 2.1--questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:24:59 -0700
  ...and transmission together - remove the oil filler tube.- two nuts on studs on the bottom of the block. the inner nut is triky to...
• Re: Coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:28:29 -0700
  ...There is a risk as the studs loosing preload can also indicate a future failure and bad ones may break. Broken head studs make...
• Re: Front end rattle solved
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 10 May 2021 07:51:32 -0700
  Eric, The rubber bushings that fit over the studs on the rad? Did they fail by going hard or did they crack? Nice to...
• Re: Oil Splatters in Engine Compartment
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 01 Aug 1995 15:16:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The oil just oozes out... > >Mine happened to buck the trend and placed itself on the pulley side of >these mounting studs. Been there...
• Re: compression problem
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:17:41 -0800
  ...Scrutinize the head studs as well. Any rough cooroded area of minimal proportion is a stress riser wanting to crack and spoil your reassembly...
• 86-synchro, parting out or whole corpse with bits.
  Historical mailing list - gaspo
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 22:31:11 -0800
  ...had two head studs go on other side 2 years ago, torched those out, and got her goin again. but i give up, and...
• Re: exhaust leak and leaking heads??
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 13:14:23 -0700
  ...The studs breaking off are another problem and can, indeed, take a long time to repair. This can be avoided, or at least the...
• Waterpump and exhaust and rust - Oh my!
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:10:41 -0800
  ...What's the easiest way to remove a rusty exhaust (especially the studs in the heads)? Is there some special secret? Some tool that...
• Re: Can anyone identify this syncro part?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 16:35:49 EDT
  ...its twin on the far left), the part with the wheel studs connected to it. >> Chris, The part you are referring to appears to...
• FS - 2 WBXers
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 22:53:57 -0500
  ...I did the head gaskets at 60K, there was no corrosion, studs were not torqued correctly. New gaskets and thats it. I have never...
• Re: Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:40:54 -0700
  ...Cullen Stewart <cullberly@VERMONTEL.NET> Subject:The absolute best tire I have encountered in Vermont without getting into studs are Nokia Hakkepalita RSI.
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 16:28:28 -0700
  ...I highly recommend Nokian Hakkapeliita C2 tires, > especially for those that are not allowed to use studs. I have driven > a number of different...
• Re: Help with stripped threads
  Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt
  Sun, 20 Oct 1996 16:58:58 -0400
  ...You'll end up with a proper, >long lasting repair, you can screw the stock VW 8mm studs into the case >savers. > >Brian. > > Jeff...
• Re: dim headlights
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:02:47 EDT
  ...and just widened the receiver ,the s/a grill has long studs which click in to the receivers if they aren't opened up...
• Re: Master Cylinder Replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 13:04:54 -0700
  ...After that, slide the cylinder off studs and you are halfway there. 5. "Bench Bleed" the cylinder by adding fluid while releasing the rod...
• Re: Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 3 Jan 2009 16:47:09 +0000
  ...I use a long pry bar in > between the wheel studs to prevent rotation of the shaft while > loosening the bolts. > > > On Jan 3...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:18:32 -0700
  ...I learned a lot in the process and had > checked into wheel adapters and longer studs before deciding > to ream out the holes to...
• Re: [Syncro] Berg Vs Pauter Ratio Rockers: comments please!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:49:53 -0800
  ...studs > jam nuts > spare side play shims > > push rods $90 set, cut to length. > > Pauter: > rocker arm assembly- uses existing mounts, nuts and > studs...
• Re: rebuild questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Nov 1995 23:04:35 -0600 (CST)
  ...HEADS Rebuild 2.0 heads 89.00 X 2 = $178.00 Exhaust studs repair 12.00 x 2 = $ 24.00 New intake valves (4...
• Re: how do i remove lifters w/o removing the (L)head?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 09:40:12 -0400
  ...You need to remove the metal shield that protects the pushrods, which is bolted onto the crankcase and the lower exhaust studs. Then remove...
• Re: Why Must I Use a Bar Type Torque Wrench On Cylinder Head Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 12:59:29 -0700
  ...and it this case, varying could mean leaky heads or > broken studs.) > > Jim > > -- > If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty...
• Re: Are Audi wheels unsafe on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 16:50:30 -0500
  ...I have also seen >people use screw in studs with spacers. However, as far as my experience >goes, a properly installed Audi wheel appears...
• Re: Warning! Do not use...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:58:53 -0600
  ...piston engines, specially treated steel nuts are sometime used on exhaust studs OR special brass nuts are used. I think the nuts were more...
• Re: Metal can around distributor cap...do you need it?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 18:57:16 -0700
  ...the kind that has male studs, and my spark plug wires have the female connection to these studs.� And I'm still wondering what...
• EV Tire Report - Blizzaks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 11:36:37 -0500 (EST)
  ...They are supposed to have the characteristics of studded snows on the ice...without the studs. I tried an experiment with them. My EV...
• Re: transmission jacking up tips?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 00:11:31 -0700
  ...Hold it there > while you slip a nut onto one of the lower studs. Done. > > Jacks are for wimps. > > Karl Wolz
• Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:43:16 -0400
  ...Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > I like all studs with nuts. > You can't just move the exhasut pipe back a quarter inch to sneak...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - James
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 20:46:36 -0500
  I love studs. I had them on front-drive (Rabbit) and rear-drive ('76 Toyota Corolla) cars in Nova Scotia for a decade. But...
• Re: did i do that
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:20:30 -0800
  ...that bracket and associated bolts and studs and nuts hold just fine, for nearly forever. BUT .allowed to be loose or worn ... and not...
• Re: exaust removal
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 23:55:31 -0700
  ...to break the nuts off, but then if we damage > the studs (very likely) we will need to use a stud puller to remove...
• Re: Spare tire location
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 3 Apr 2021 07:55:55 -0700
  ...with new nuts and I converted the fronts from > > bolts to studs that take the nuts (came in the kit). These have a > slightly...
• Re: Trip Report: Detlef has Left Utah & is Safely in Maine
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 13:42:42 -0500
  ...Just ordered Hakka C's w/o studs from VC-They are the best available IMHO. Bad news tires have to be shipped almost...
• A couple of head repair Q's:'81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 17:49:16 -0700
  ...In looking at the holes in the shaft that the head studs go through it looks like one side of the holes have a...
• Re: Need crossover pipe for aircooled vanagon exhaust.
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 15:03:39 -0400
  ...The po gave me >> the >> >old exhaust, crossover, converter, muffler, but >> some >> >studs are busted off the crossover. i would love to >> go >> >back...
• Re: Tire for '89 Camper
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 00:04:09 EDT
  ...I do not use studs and I have a Syncro. I also used them when I had a 2WD van, but not year round...