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• Just Bought My First Westy and I'm completely STOKED (long)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Irick
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 18:48:40 -0700
  ...Now here is my requests, does anyone have a stub axle, an axle nut, and a passenger side rear backing plate for an '80...
• Re: Help removing stripped CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 10:04:08 -0500
  ...Then, remove the axle nut, and pull the stub axle out. Now you can easily get to them for cleaning, vice grips, easy-outs...
• Re: [Syncro] wheel offset question, syncro
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 10 May 2020 11:04:49 -0700
  ...The rears are easy to do, press in and out of stub axle. But the front hub on Syncro is more a pain to...
• Re: Syncro front-end into RWD bus
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 15:39:00 +1300
  ...Only two issues - need the >outer ends of front axles to go in the wheel bearings....like the outer stub >axles, and the other...
• Re: New 15in wheels (here we go again)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 23:53:45 EST
  ...The wheel is held to the stub axle by the area surrounding the lug nuts/bolts. not the center. as long as you leave...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 19:27:18 -0700
  ...they will not clear > the stub axle without the spacers, and there's not enough meat in the middle > to spin them to the...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Thu, 26 May 2016 20:15:47 -0400
  ...procedure in the Bentley, but some shops > take off the big axle stub nut to service the brakes. > > Is there excessive push/pull play...
• Re: Inner CV joint Allen bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Sun, 18 May 2003 21:03:20 -0400
  ...Drill the head off. > The bolt will come out of the stub axle after this. > > Stan Wilder > > On Sun, 18 May 2003 13:07...
• Re: End of the list? Was Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 18:24:44 -0500
  ...Rear axle torque specs? >>>> >>>> Playing with the spare set of hubs, housings, and stub axles in the >>>> mess I call my workshop, I notice...
• Re: rear axle nut removal (x-post)
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 17:59:29 -0800
  ...heat, as i don't want > to melt anything inside the axle stub. liquid > wrench seems to be the way > to go. also, should...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:42:42 -0800
  ...Twice I've had to cut the nut > away with a cutting torch ( which can be done without hurting the stub > axle if you...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:46:26 -0700
  ...when twisting. > > I'll check the up/down play of the Stub axle. If that seems OK then I > won't > mess with the...
• gas leak-baywindow
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 May 1996 10:46:16 -0500 (EST)
  ...Gas is leaking from the passenger side, right on to the cv-stub axle. I just pulled the firewall to get a good look...
• Re: Rear hub tightness
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 16:26:55 -0600
  Hayes Manual says 258 foot pounds. (80-83 Vanagon) I just ground mine off when I installed new rear axle stub bearings and nuts...
• Re: End of the list? Was Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 13:29:53 +0000
  ...Rear axle torque specs? > > > > Playing with the spare set of hubs, housings, and stub axles in the > > mess I call my workshop, I notice...
• Re: Roadhaus - Spare Parts to Carry
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 11:12:59 -0800
  ...1 > Starter = 1 > Left Rear Wheel Bearings = 1 set (problem with axle stub being > round of > round) > Exhaust System Gaskets = 2 > Ignition Switch = 1...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 25 May 2016 21:37:51 +0000
  ...0&postorder=asc&highlight=axle++noise+fit&start=0&sid=cb5f768858f53fec27c75037b66837cf >> >> Seems to indicate an overlong CV-stub axle... that bunches up (I guess...
• Re: SA 15 inch alloys, cap-cover
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 9 Nov 2016 22:54:49 -0500
  ...inches in diameter and have a raised center for the stub of the axle. > > About 4-6 years ago I was in contact with...
• Re: Rear axle nut size?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Sat, 18 May 2002 10:54:41 -0700
  ...The stub also has "ears" on either side of the breaker bar hole. They are there for beating on with a ball peen or...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Wed, 25 May 2016 17:54:25 -0400
  ...0&postorder=asc&highlight=axle++noise+fit&start=0&sid=cb5f768858f53fec27c75037b66837cf > >> > >> Seems to indicate an overlong CV-stub axle... that bunches up (I guess...
• Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:12:26 -0500
  ...I'm too busy/(lazy) this summer to also disassemble rear stub axles. (There is no sound or sign of the bearings being bad...
• Re: Broken axle stub on '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 00:30:32 -0400
  > Dan, > > According to Bently pg.42.4 and 42.5, it appears that from the back side > the brake backing plate is held in...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 14:57:16 -0400
  ...the 10-slot castle > nut aligns with the hole in the stub-axle for the Cotter Pin. > > This means that the nut is often...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:22:52 -0700
  ...It may need a stub axle and a flange. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday...
• Re: what to do about transmission fluid leak out of freeze plug in the left side cv flange
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:10:19 -0500
  ...It stops the gear oil that would travel through the splines on the stub axle. Popping out can be a sign of excess pressure...
• Re: Tips for removing drums??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:00:33 -0700
  ...Clean are between axle stub and drum opening. Heat. Banging. Perimeter and face. More heat and banging. Beer. Repeat the next day! --- ;^) Neil. On...
• Re: 360ft-lbs torque? and Warning. . .
  Historical mailing list - Gary E Thaxter
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 17:29:51 -0500
  ...not tightened enough, the splines wear out on the hub and stub axle. It happens pretty quick once it starts and you get a...
• Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 9 May 2016 19:37:51 -0700
  ...because there might be a little too > much end play at axle stub in question. > > On Monday, May 9, 2016, Neil N <musomuso@gmail...
• Not another ETKA part request
  Historical mailing list - hunnam
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 20:59:45 +1000
  ...Are the metal dust caps or bearing covers that sit on the front wheel stub axles absolutely necessary. The reason I ask is that...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 00:12:51 -0500
  ...Is Bell showing that you don't have to pull the stub axle out until it's on the bench. As usual, I could...
• Parts FS - lots left
  Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 18:24:11 -0700
  ...coolant exp tank used (86-91) $10 � rear axle stub w/ bearings, mount $20 � used axle w both CV�s, good core (86-91...
• Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 07:04:26 EST
  ...Change the entire rear hub assembly, stub axle and all. Somethings bent or out of round or worn. Someone should have caught this by...
• Re: Which Cromie type Hub Caps fit the Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 14:55:12 -0800
  ...The shallower Bug caps don't lock down on the ribs of the wheels, because the stub axle in the rear, or the dust...
• Re: The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 08:45:13 -0800
  ...There > are 930 flanges for almost all transaxles and stub axles readily available, > too. but for a fairly inexpensive alternative to cv joints, this...
• Re: Help removing stripped CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:28:16 -0600
  ...Then, remove > the axle > nut, and pull the stub axle out. Now you can easily get to them for > cleaning, vice grips, easy-outs...
• Re: Audi rims on a Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 20:05:46 -0400
  ...Audi rims need hub boring out a bit to clear axle stubs. Mine are steel usually alloys are readily avail. Alloys need longer bolts...
• Re: Outer CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 May 2000 11:38:52 -0400
  ...All their description has to do with disassembling the hub, stub axle etc; they take the half-shafts for granted. >but Haynes makes it...
• Re: Help removing stripped CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 16:41:57 -0600
  ...allow the axle to be moved and the CV pulled back over the bolt stubs. There should be enough of a stub sticking out...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:37:34 -1000
  ...did you get the stub axle out first ? On 8/16/2015 3:55 PM, Gene P wrote: > How do I disassemble these buggers...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 19:18:29 -0500
  ...Both nut and stub axle were >> ruined. That only happened once in dozens of years though. >> >> it's good to take things like the...
• Re: Stub Axle / Grease: Enough Is Too Much
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 08:28:52 EST
  In a message dated 2/4/04 6:37:36 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << As an option you can drill a hole in...
• Re: Axle Bearing Kits
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Mon, 12 May 2008 11:14:36 -0500
  ...Central Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > The rear axle bearings on my '86 went bad and so I was looking for > replacement...
• Re: wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:01:04 -0500
  ...like one of the seals was turning with the bearing...the axle stub is heat > marked at the inner seal area... > > � anyone? �Don Hanson...
• Re: End of the list? Was Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 10:10:24 -0600
  ...Rear axle torque specs? >>>> >>>> Playing with the spare set of hubs, housings, and stub axles in the >>>> mess I call my workshop, I notice...
• Re: Rear axle nut size?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 20 May 2002 03:45:22 -0400
  ...Rear axle nut size? Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 10:54:41 -0700 Years ago I bought the VW tool, which looks like a...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:23:19 -0500
  ...Twice I've had to cut the nut > away with a cutting torch ( which can be done without hurting the stub > axle if you...
• Re: Brakes not letting go all the way in the rear? Clunk after stopping...
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 7 May 2008 09:57:51 -0700
  ...If drums won't come off, put penetrating oil on area where axle stub and opening on drum meet. Clean this area too. And...
• I need to sell A Few Parts:
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 12:51:19 -0700
  ...Stub axle and housing both left and right. $95 I need the money. And the room, I have to empty out the rented storage...
• Re: CV drive axle, 89 auto
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:15:25 -0700
  Hey Troy, It is much simpler to replace the entire axle with two fresh CV joints, rather than anything else. Check out�Benny Boy...
• Re: Was cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 01:23:32 -0700
  ...I'd be putting in a good used stub axle myself if two of the screw holes were stripped out. Scott On 10/17...
• "Sticking"
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 May 2005 05:47:44 -0500
  ...or perhaps a brake? I have noticed on the right rear axle stub that there is an accumulation that looks like long packed dirt...
• Re: Stub Axle - Service and Bearing Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 05:50:45 EST
  In a message dated 06/02/2004 4:49:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: <<<<this is a terrific idea...
• Re: Rear Drums wont come off.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 06:40:54 -0400
  ...Now pop the stub axle through the wheel and remove. Now you can bash on the drum and shear the rust side-to-side...
• Audi rims on a Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 11:02:04 -0800
  ...You will need to have a >machinist bore out the hub centres to about 2" to clear the axle stubs, >$10/rim, but these...
• Re: Roadhaus - Spare Parts to Carry
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 17:09:01 -0600
  ...1 Starter = 1 Left Rear Wheel Bearings = 1 set (problem with axle stub being round of round) Exhaust System Gaskets = 2 Ignition Switch = 1...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 25 May 2016 13:13:28 -0700
  ...0&postorder=asc&highlight=axle++noise+fit&start=0&sid=cb5f768858f53fec27c75037b66837cf >> >> Seems to indicate an overlong CV-stub axle... that bunches up (I guess...
• Re: Just Bought My First Westy and I'm completely STOKED (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:16:01 -0500
  ...years. > > Now here is my requests, does anyone have a stub axle, an axle nut, and a > passenger side rear backing plate for an...
• Re: front brake hints needed...thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:48:22 -0700
  ...I was worried about the big job of rear brakes > turning into a HUGE job, because of the unneccessary > removal of the axle nut...
• Re: Rear bearings and grease question
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:28:09 -1000
  ...but consider ...the stub axle is about 10 inches long ...if you're going to support a wheel with a thousand lbs on it...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:46:56 -0400
  ...The drum splines and nut threads take the first wear (easiest parts to replace), while the axle stub splines or threads would be last...