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• Re: Product review: folding lug wrench / It's Wonderful!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 12:35:25 -0800
  ...a 3/4 inch > >> nut, then it is nearly 1/16 inch too large > >> for a 19 mm nut. So, do you > > > > > > 3/4...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:20:59 -0800
  ...Auto Zone sell small plastic cases/organizers with >nuts, bolts and washers; Pep Boys sells them individually, they have a >large selection. And down...
• Re: Engine Cover Woes (Baywindow)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 11:01:17 -0700
  ...stainless bolts that were JUST a bit larger than the originals (metric size) and put a nut with locktite on it...seems to work...
• Re: DIY engine hoist?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:18:43 -0400
  ...r the transmission, use a 2x4 with a hole in it, a large eye bolt with washers and a nut and some quick links.
• Re: replacing oil cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Tom Altman
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 15:21:37 -0600
  ...Screw the threaded pipe back in and reinstall the large > nut. Put on a new oil filter and refill the oil. Should only take...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:15:37 -0500
  ...large nut and loosen housing > Replace gasket > Reassemble > > Anyone know what size/thread pitch the large nut is? I think I read > double-nutting...
• Re: Tools....
  Historical mailing list - Terry
  Fri, 25 May 2001 07:18:08 -0500
  Good List Joel ! Here is a couple of more items to consider-- Ball pein hammers ( Medium, and large) A couple of different sizes of...
• Re: 88 GL - Oil Cooler R&R
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Jan 2014 21:14:30 -0500
  ...nut >> there just to set the position of the cooler on the pipe? >> >> I ask for two reasons: >> >> 1) 24 MM is the largest...
• Re: FS: 15" SA vanagon steelie(was: Now alloy lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 20:36:50 -0500
  ...Alloy lug nuts or bolts would work....but >> the >> > contact area is a lot larger on the alloy nut or bolt. >> >> >> I've seen...
• Re: Help! Tie Rod end/ power steering connection...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 20:48:53 -0600
  The tie rod screws onto the PS shaft and is held securely by the large nut which tightens against the inboard end of the...
• Re: Take a look at the new T-5 Camper.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:05:25 +1200
  ...wrote: > >>>if the T-5 is too large you might like the caddy :-) >>> >>> >>>http://www.vw-nutzfahrzeuge.de/deu/home/frameset.html?/indexseiten/frameset...
• Re: exhaust nutz-n-boltz
  Historical mailing list - Geroge A Lehman
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 18:27:59 -0500
  I have a machined large allen wrench into a square end which fits a 3/8 socket which gets into most of theseplaces. I...
• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 May 2007 05:49:35 EDT
  ...The #14 is a quantum leap of a size difference, and may actually bust the plastic nut on a hot day.Besiodes , the larger...
• Re: Tried this cruise control?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Simpson
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 09:44:51 -0700
  ...The way I did mine was using the _throttle mounting bracket with locking washer_, I drilled one of the holes slightly larger, and then...
• Re: Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:40:27 -0600
  ...I've removed the small nut at >> hub >> of >> > the wiper arm per Bentley, but it seems solidly in place. Does the >> 2nd >> > larger...
• Re: Broke off stud torqueing head-what do I do?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 16:56:36 -0500
  if you have access to a welder, weld a large nut on the remainder of the stud. this generally gets the stud hot like...
• Re: Fiamma Awnings Parts Support
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sat, 17 Jun 2006 10:30:26 -0700
  ...On the large > awnings like I have, the center rafter, Wow. My memory is totally shot. The Fiamma I saw had, I think I...
• Re: How do I change the antenna?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 16:34:26 GMT
  ...b) yank on cable pulling it out (severing it c) cut cable 4)Using 19mm deep socket, unscrew large top nut 5)Using 10mm...
• Re: removing stuck upper ball joints: any tips?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 05:26:49 -0800
  ...Make sure that the large nut is loosely threaded on the ball joint stem Find a way to support the upper control arm so...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:44:40 -0800
  ...large nut and loosen housing Replace gasket Reassemble Anyone know what size/thread pitch the large nut is? I think I read double-nutting...
• Re: Running out of castor adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:07:39 -0400
  ...The nuts are > almost all the way off the radius rods and still it's off by a bit. The > bushings are new, and...
• Re: main bearing torque
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 00:21:22 -0400
  ...a 2.1 waterboxer(the 4 cap > nuts inside the water jacket, and the two nuts on the outside?) The manual > that I have...
• Re: Where does this relay go?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:25:05 -0600
  ...causing my >> temp gauge to go nuts on really cold mornings. > > Jim, if it still "goes nuts" with the controller out, then it's...
• Re: Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Paul Uusitalo
  Tue, 18 Mar 1997 11:31:51 -0800
  ...Also, I'm a bit confused as to why the lug nuts one would purchase with a set of wheels would not properly fit...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:10:37 -0600
  ...Auto Zone sell small plastic cases/organizers with > >nuts, bolts and washers; Pep Boys sells them individually, they have a > >large selection. And down...
• Ronal R9s
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 10:21:17 +1300
  ...enlarged, as the 1975 VW stud diameter is larger and the seats of the nuts have a different curvature. The 205/65R15s fitted rubbed...
• Re: Rear axle nut. Uuugh!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 1994 08:39:57 -0600 (CST)
  Chris, You wrote, among other things: >So, I tried with the large, craftsman socket, a 3/4 to 1/2 adaptor, >and a 1...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Apr 2014 (#2014-197)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 4 Apr 2014 21:41:06 -0700
  Talk with Christopher from T3 Technique about the wheel adapters/spacers/studs/bolts/nuts required for this swap. Would look pretty cool On Fri...
• Re: Rear hub tightness
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 15:42:57 -0600
  ...Did that tool make it tight enough? What's > the > specs on that large axle nut? > > Hope that makes sense . . . > > -- Rachel > http://www.Spectrumology...
• Re: FS: 15" SA vanagon steelie(was: Now alloy lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 11:23:41 -0800
  ...Alloy lug nuts or bolts would work....but >> the >> > contact area is a lot larger on the alloy nut or bolt. >> >> >> I've seen...
• Re: 88 GL - Oil Cooler R&R
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 4 Jan 2014 17:59:06 -0600
  ...nut > > there just to set the position of the cooler on the pipe? > > > > I ask for two reasons: > > > > 1) 24 MM is the largest...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:52:31 -0800
  ...Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to >> the engine block >> are just plain missing! >> >> >> > There are two nuts, one large and one small...
• Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:55:44 -0500
  ...to check that the stock wheel nuts seat in properly. That is if the holes are even large enough--might need to be drilled...
• Re: Rear axle nut size?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 17 May 2002 21:10:07 EDT
  >Can anyone tell me the mm socket size needed for the rear axle nut for an >'88 Vanagon? 46 mm, aka 1 13/16...
• Re: Stock Vanagon Rear Wheel Stud Size
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 09:46:54 -0800
  ...Along with a large parts order from BD, I purchased one lug bolt and one (after market) lug nut for the alloy wheels, just...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 12:38:00 -0400
  ...Other of the wheels have ET38, which is a mite large. At 10:59 AM 10/17/01 -0500, you wrote: >I've been...
• Re: tool needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 9 May 2007 19:09:58 -0400
  ...large moly bolt. It's a thought even though just lipping the head of a standard bolt behind the bearing then turning a nut...
• Re: Audi A4 Wheels for '83.5 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 01:16:22 -0700
  ...I know I'll need longer studs/bolts and > different nuts, but will I need front spacers, too? Will I be able to fit...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:30:49 -0600
  ...Auto Zone sell small plastic >cases/organizers with nuts, bolts and washers; Pep Boys sells them >individually, they have a large selection. And down...
• Re: Take a look at the new T-5 Camper.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 19:05:30 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver John Bange wrote: >>if the T-5 is too large you might like the caddy :-) >> >> >>http://www.vw-nutzfahrzeuge...
• Re: 75 Bus Oil Filter/ Can I use Golf/Filter from VW
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 15:43:27 PDT
  ...BTW the eurovan oil filter is larger than the audi 5000 oil filter. > I *did* say *4 cyl gas* engines...;-) The diesel of course...
• Re: Diesel: Sudden oil leak!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 18:58:29 -0800
  ...It is a *large* nut, possibly 30mm. Try turning the oil cooler to see if it is loose.Shawn Wright http://zuiko.sls.bc...
• Re: KYB Noises
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 5 May 2003 13:03:28 -0400
  I didn't re-tightened the top nuts on the fronts, only checked the large bolts and nuts. It is not a loud clunk...
• Re: 88 GL Oil Cooler Removal - Internal Wrench Size
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 14:48:39 -0600
  ...a large easy out with the factory nut spun upstream of the easy out in case threads were slightly burred, the nut would re...
• Re: Big end rod clearance 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 13:14:59 EST
  ...Then, wit the 3/8 threaded rod use another nut and washer on the back of the socket and turn the nut to pull...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:05:47 -0700
  ...of the worlds largest and >>> most successful car maker. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> >>> Dick Wong wrote: >>> >>>> General rule of thumb for bolt to nut engagement: From a...
• Re: Ignition Timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:06:57 -0400
  The positive connection can be made at the rear altenator nut(large one). Ground is the alt bracket. Remove the number one sparkplug wire...
• Re: can you put 17 inch wheels on a 84 vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0600
  Yes, but larger wheels can also fit... up to 18x11" at least. 19 or 20" could probably be used, so long as the tires...
• Re: How to get spare tire out??? Urgent!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 13:59:13 -0500
  ...The proper bolt has an extra-large 19-mm head so that it can be operated with the same tool as the lug nuts...
• Re: Sway bar connection link - where to find one?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:19:51 -0700
  ...A nut splitter, hacksaw, or Dremel tool > w/cutoff wheel should let you get the nut off without damaging the > threaded piece. A new...
• Re: Head gasket job getting out of hand
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 13 May 2002 07:56:26 -0700
  ...On the other side, hold a 3/8" nut with needle nose pliers or vise grips. Thread the nut. Then use a large socket...
• Re: New iginition coil behavior
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:00:52 -0600
  On 30 Aug , 2021, at 10:56 AM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > “ if the pair of wires in the large white plastic...
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 01:15:16 EDT
  ...machined larger, is there anything else I have to do to mount these safely? I seem to recall someone saying that special nuts or...
• Disc upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 18:01:01 +1200
  ...If fitting bigger discs, the caliper carriers would need altering also; if the discs have a wider swept area larger calipers and pads would...
• Re: Raingutter mounts on Westy top?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:23:13 -0500
  ...I used large fender washers from the hardware store between the 'glass and nut to prevent damage. Also used nylon nuts to prevent loosening...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:40:30 -0800
  ...large nut and loosen housing Replace gasket Reassemble Anyone know what size/thread pitch the large nut is? I think I read double-nutting...
• Re: Removing rear brake drums?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 07:18:13 EST
  ...Did that make sense? Don't know if they make it for the bigger bus nuts. There's also a large tool available which...
• Re: Battery Compartment ground cable; Was: Dead (almost) in the garage
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:31:58 -0400
  I am sure on my 84 they used a nut insert on the body I thought it was looking pretty dreadful as far as...
• Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:10:44 -0500
  ...to check > that the > stock wheel nuts seat in properly. That is if the holes are even large > enough--might need to be drilled...
• Re: Rear-facing halogens
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 10:27:56 +1200
  >I've always wanted a large mirror to be spring loaded on the back of my car >to pop up and blast their beam...