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Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:16:15 -0800
...and they are expensive! I really didnt trust, having such Long studs / bolts either! > C) there is no such thing as a free lunch...
Re: Hydraulic lifter wear/cleaning question
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:25:19 -0700
...I want to replace whatever is past it's wear > limits (rings, clutch, coroded head studs, valve job, crank endplay > shims), but I have...
Re: Craigslist post
Historical mailing list - James
Mon, 1 Jun 2015 19:44:44 -0400
...that they are 'General Grabbers' but they have holes for ice studs in them, so they're winter tires! James Ottawa, ON '91 Weekender...
Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 9 May 2013 18:24:05 -0700
...The bolts/studs/nuts on the engine are really, really rusted and eroded away. I doubt any kind of penetrant will ease their passing...
Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:33:53 -0700
...specs....Depending on the parts connected by the torqued nuts, bolts, studs, whatever....they should often times not be taken right to the specified...
Re: Center Bore Machining
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 9 May 2010 07:43:11 -0700
...think I'll use some rare-earth magnets pulling on the studs/nuts. Unless somebody here has a better idea! > As the Passat wheels...
Re: Change a VW Fan Belt In 5 Seconds?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:33:57 -0400
...drop a valve, melt a piston, pull the head studs out of one side of the engine, puke all the oil out the back...
Re: Forget the Drums, How do you get the Lug nuts OFF!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Dec 96 17:41:13 -0800
...on the side of the road? Will anti seize on the studs or regular tire rotations prevent this problem in the future for road...
Re: WANTED: winter tires / Summer Must Be Over
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 23 Sep 2003 06:36:53 -0400
...Also, I do not have them studded because the few instances when I could use studs do not justify the hours that I have...
Re: a newbie with some problems: hissing 2.1 L WBX and thrown belt
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:09:09 -0400
Your right, the head studs on the waterboxer do not pull out like they did on the air cooled engines. They do stretch though...
Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:11:14 -0500
...Newer VW vehicles use front hubs and hub-centric rotors which do not utilize press-in studs. The pressure of lug bolts holds the...
Gerbil engine replacement, part III
Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
Fri, 05 Jul 1996 23:59:48 -0600
...First, I checked the torque on all the case studs. The big ones were all spot-on, but the small ones across the top...
Re: Interesting Tire Info
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:56:10 -0700
...if one is not careful, almost irregardless of one's > tires (studs excluded, but not always). > > Dave B. > > > All wheel drive and 4 wheel...
Need advice on '77 bus
Historical mailing list - Subject: Need advice on '77 bus
27 Nov 1994 15:15:48 -0500
...The engine has the exhaust studs broke off, but that is the only thing that I know is wrong with the engine. A few...
Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lugbolts?
Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
Sun, 6 Jan 2002 20:23:12 -0500
> I just got finished fitting the longer rear studs (Thanks Ben!) to mount > my Audi rims, and all I need now are the replacement...
Cylinder head sticking to cylinder sleeve
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
Sun, 9 Jun 2002 22:01:36 -0700
...or warping the cylinder sleeve? I notice there are two little studs at the top of the sleeves, near the center. I would love...
Re: 15" wheels with tires!! SNOW TIRES!! Not mine!!!
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Fri, 7 Jan 2005 02:42:57 +0000
...mounting pads compared to steel rims. >That means longer lugbolts or studs as applicable. Check lughole seats >too. Some have ballseats: others conical seats...
Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 22 May 2013 22:03:26 -0400
...Make sure the threads on the studs are clean also. Any friction on the threads will result in the studs twisting as you try...
To those '83-'85 Vanagon folks
Historical mailing list
Tue, 6 Sep 1994 22:28:17 -0500
...Vibration on the exhaust system is severe enough to cause the exhaust pipe mounting bolts/studs to strip out of the head. VW has...
Re: My hats off to you do it yourselfers
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
Sun, 1 May 2005 08:44:42 -0800
...2) I dremmeled off the extra length of the sender's studs so they would clear better. They were at least 1/4" longer...
Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels for Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:45:37 -0400
...I bought the longer studs form T3 in case I did need spacers up front, but that was notneeded. Th rears needed no mods...
Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 09:58:52 -0500
...were designed as exhaust > nuts they still seize on the exhaust studs and cause all kinds of grief. > > Trying to remove a seized nut...
Re: Stuck Head - The Rest of the Story
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 09:20:15 -0700
...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: Battery Light
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 17 Dec 2005 09:54:57 -0500
...which goes to the >> alternator body on one of the small studs around the perimeter >> usually the one >> closest to the switch and also...
Re: Spare tire location
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sat, 3 Apr 2021 07:57:25 -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: Fw: Exhaust gaskets... sealer?
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Thu, 6 Apr 2006 18:08:28 -0400
...I'm just as glad I could leave the headers in place, because I did *not* want to deal with the rusty studs at...
Re: Rear wheel studs
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:54:43 -0700
I have no issue with exceptions to the rule. I'm sure VW has done their homework. Other factors to consider when fastening parts...
Re: midas,mieneke?anyone ever try em
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 21 Apr 2003 09:33:57 -0400
...I've used methods ranging from the torch to welding new nuts over the broken studs. I drill as the last resort but an...
Re: exhaust stud removal broken
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:21:19 -0500
...so after using a chisle and > center punch to cu the nuts off of 2 studs and thinking im golden the > last bolt after...
Re: Lower Engine Stud Needed
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:40:31 -0700
...to Daryl, but I'm > missing one of the lower engine studs. I didn't realize this until > yesterday. So I got on the...
Re: did I do that-Alternator Bracket
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:04:00 -0500
...You need property class 10.9 for this including the studs if they need to be replaced. Do not use exhaust studs as these...
Re: Big Brakes (install)
Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:04:48 -0700
...It's held in place simply by being on the studs and being clamped in between the wheel hub and the wheel. But it...
Re: Loose exhaust bolt again. fix if stripped?
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:26:37 -0800
...the number 3 port gets studs. If you use stainless bolts > they tend > >to relax after a heat cycles and I recheck them when...
Re: 1600 Rebuild Notes...
Historical mailing list
Mon, 4 Mar 1996 03:24:23 -0500
...I feel like it could hurt the piston, being hit against the head studs. (note excessive amount of masculine terminolgy in engines- i'm...
Re: Audi 200T wheels...on vanagon...pics..and correction.
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Dec 2000 17:16:48 EST
...and use the audi lug bolts up front, and porsche 911 studs in the rear, with your stock nuts.you also need to run...
Container of Vanagon Parts Just Arrived!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 19:11:08 EDT
...the calipers fasten to and the hub with new bearings and studs. Rear Speaker Pods for 80-87 Vanagons- $10 each (new, black, VW...
Push rod cover mod that works for coolant drain
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 18:08:04 -0700
...a slot into the tabs that mount on the exhaust > port studs, then in future you don't have to remove the bolts or...
Woo Hoo got my exhaust...
Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:12:43 -0500
...I'll gladly take any pmail advice on dealing with the exhaust studs on the heads though. I don't have an acetylene torch...
Re: Wheels/Tires-My Story
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 06:37:33 -0700
...When I > pushed them for details, I heard from a manager that they had > figured out that lugs nuts and studs would not work...
Re: 85-91 sliding door horizontal bearings
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 27 Jul 2015 09:44:08 -0600
...OD 22mm, ID 8mm, thickness 7mm. >>> >>> They sit on studs on the door mechanism, held in place by circlip. Circlips replaced by E clips...
Re: 88GL Tranny Swap - from manual to automatic
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:11:21 -0700
...need to swap lower engine mounting studs in block. need to run back up light wires up front to where the switch is , in...
Re: Inspection time again - exhaust system blues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:32:53 -0400
...like I'll finally get to experience the joys of head studs and fine German rust. Of course, I'm also in the process...
Re: Mofoco (was Heads/GEX SAGA)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 31 Jul 1996 08:48:34
...Several of the studs pulled straight out of the motor within a few hundred miles. Parts that were supposed to be rebuilt clearly had...
VANCO 2/CLK Alloy 16's FIT!!(long)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:42:09 -0500
...Next was contacting Loogy at T3 Technique.com to figure out how long the add in studs for the front rotors needed to be...
Re: Exhaust stud replacement on heads
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:30:30 -0500
...I am happy to say that that besides cutting thermosta housing with the Sawzall I have no broken studs and will not have to...
Re: Help me get this nut off!!!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 21:16:46 -0600
...Help me get this nut off!!! > > > > Be real nice and somebody will send you a couple of studs or you > can get > > them for...
Re: head post-mortem, and a question
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Thu, 2 Oct 2003 14:38:29 -0700
...would a stud > longer than a normal bold do the trick? Studs might > be a problem with > the engine in the car because of...
Re: Vanagon running perfectly -- what's wrong?
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:56:47 -0400
...I should have replaced the head studs like Dennis Haynes suggests when I installed new heads (I just didn't know at the time...
Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
Historical mailing list
Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:33:45 +0000
...The only major work I haven't undertaken myself was a recent complete exhaust system replacement with all the rusted studs / nuts & bolts :D...
Re: Alternator bracket needs repair
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sun, 3 May 2009 09:19:58 -0400
...VW had to place a heavy alternator on two 8 mm > studs. > > Robert > 1984 Vanagon > > > > -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
Re: Machining Cylinder Heads a Viable Solutuion Problem?
Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
Wed, 6 Jan 1999 17:14:42 -0500
...good tip for everyone, I replaced all my exhaust > bolts and studs with 13mm stainless bolts and nuts. Makes future > removal a piece of...
Re: Torque Wrench
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sat, 5 Oct 2002 11:11:50 -0700
...Only a beam type will give accurate torque for these very long studs. And ALWAYS replace them ALL if even the tiniest bit of...
Re: Best winter tires for 2wd ?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 21 Sep 2003 13:07:56 -0400
...Same size, same load rating and the tread is "almost" the same as the C2 minus the holes for studs. I have put over...
Re: How to remove and install broken head stud --- Easier than I thought
Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
Thu, 10 Mar 2005 20:38:14 -0800
...I would appreciate very much who had the > experience removing and installing head studs to > throw me a hint or two. I found no...
Rear Brake PICS. Have Questions, Need Critique.
Historical mailing list - Troy
Fri, 22 May 2009 22:31:01 -0800
...I'm in the process of putting on 16" wheels at the moment, longer studs, etc. , so haven't had a chance to test...
Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? wasRe: 85 Westfalia beeping
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Wed, 30 May 2001 13:36:17 -0500
...A properly rebuilt WBX with new ceramic-coated heads and high-quality head studs, and perhaps a few other performance enhancements, is cheaper in...
Re: Most common VW metric threads?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Thu, 18 Mar 2004 02:03:36 -0500
...most average bolts/studs such as the ones that hold the headers on are going to be 8 x 1.25. i echo davids...
Re: Centre bores
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:08:02 -0700
...The bigger that bore, the cozier they will be with the > > holes for the lugbolts/studs. > > > > > > BenT > > > > > > > On Mar 30, 2021, at 5:57...
Re: Screw mount snaps?
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:55:08 -0400
Hi Rob They are called Screw studs. They come in Machine screw, and Wood/Metal Screw as well as tek head. They are in...
Re: Broken cylinder head stud
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Wed, 30 Apr 1997 14:45:09 -0400 (EDT)
...in the <clip> Hmm....i'm not certain where the head studs are located on a wasser, BUT! if one can get a MIG...