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• still have alloy wheels for sale $50 each
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Sun, 19 Oct 1997 13:08:24 -0400
  ...to machine centers on fronts (about 10 dollars a wheel) come w/ elongated lug bolts. need elongated studs for rears, and need to run...
• Re: Size for the clam shell bolt
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:58:21 -0400
  ...Wheel bolts are M14. Clamshell bolt is M12 with an enlarged 19 mm head so the lug wrench will fit it (vise 16 mm...
• Re: Will these wheels fit?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 01:35:55 EST
  ...Todd Francis Todd, Not all Mercedes wheels have the same seat. Most early 450SL's had ball seats radiused for 12 mm bolts. The...
• Factory Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 06 Feb 1997 14:39:12 EST
  ...the lug nuts and bolts had already been lost. At an initial investment of $300.00 for the wheels I was thinking new dealer...
• Re: Recommended lug nuts to install Passat steel wheels? (Michael ...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 20:38:45 -0800
  Audi 5000s use bolts to hold the wheels on. The same bolts as the Golf and Jettas. At 22:10 26/11/98 EST...
• Re: Looking for a steel 14" wheel in San Diego
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 17:24:47 -0700
  ...well, for front 'wheel bolts' on vanagons. if they are very stuck, you whack the hell out of each one with a serious small...
• Wheel Well Trim Thingy...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Sun, 1 Jun 2008 11:07:21 -0600
  ...each wheel well, that attaches with 3 off 7 mm nuts onto embedded "butterfly" bolts in the plastic/rubber... May be a "wheel well...
• F.S.- "Carat" Alloy wheels that fit all Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  13 Sep 96 01:57:12 EDT
  I'm selling a set of "Carat" alloy wheels and lugnuts/bolts. these will fit all '80-'91 Vanagons and actually Bus down to...
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 09:48:55 EST
  ...cost to make sure your wheels stay on.... >> Good used bolts are just as safe as new bolts for most applications. They do not...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:04:42 -0500
  ...didn't mention that turning the wheel the direction you are working > will make access to the bolts to remove the caliper easier. Oh...
• Re: SHEAR bolts/steering column
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 21:26:35 -0700
  ...if you take out the two shear-headed bolts, the bolt on the column bracket, and remove the steering wheel the whole column tube...
• Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:20:14 -0800
  ...With 62mm offset you will need much longer wheel studs (rear) and bolts (front). I am not sure if this is a potential hazard...
• Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:17:08 -0700
  ...The brake drums come off with just a couple of 11mm bolts. Those bolts only hold the drum in place when the wheel is...
• Re: 15 inch South African Factory Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 00:52:34 EDT
  Tim, You should be able to install them by using the cone tapered Carat specific lugnuts and/or bolts. Ben T
• Re: rear brake adjusting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 10:33:42 -0500
  ...I can't tell about that except to try it one way, and then turn the wheel. If the wheel won't turn or...
• Re: another wheel that fits the vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 11:40:50 -0400
  ...15" Mercedes wheels fit the Vanagon w/o alteration? >> generally all mercedes 15" will work. bolt on, without any special lug nuts/bolts. chris
• Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ram�n Celaya
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 11:03:46 -0700
  Hola a todos! I want sale a set of 4 alloy wheels, one a have small dent in the edge other tree are in...
• FS: Rear wheel assembly parts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 11 May 2004 19:10:11 -0700
  ...All parts are from a 1988 rear wheel assembly completely disassembled and used: 1. Stub axle housing 2. Backing plates 3. Stub axles 4...
• Re: 16 and 17 inch wheels.
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Sun, 28 Dec 2014 08:32:56 -0800
  ...I usually go with the tuner spline nuts and bolts. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > http://www.customwheelsexpress.com/custom-wheel-manufacturer.php?cm=AR95T670 > 59 > > > > > http://www...
• Re: steel rims
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 08:45:49 EST
  ...Thanks! >> sure mercedes e-class steel wheels. they have lugholes large enough to accommodate the vanagon 14 mm studs/bolts. alloy wheels are a...
• Re: creaky steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 22:07:14 -0500
  ...Loosen the bolts, do not remove them, pull up on the steering wheel, and tighten the bolts back up. I had to have some...
• Re: Who needs hub caps?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 20:21:17 -0600
  ...Same for the rear wheel bolts. Also, keeps crud off the bolts incase you need to change a tire after traversing muddy terrain. ----- Original...
• CV Joint Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 20:59:52 -0400
  ...My type 181 (thing) has the longer bolts in a 12mm 3xsquare also the 411/412 and actually many front wheel drive inboard joints...
• Re: OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:04:03 -0600
  "But there's a sticker on the bottom edge of the rear hatch that says not to lubricate the nuts/bolts for alloy wheels...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 14 Jul 2013 19:27:20 -0700
  ...And yes, I do need a better socket set. > > I did notice that the bolts (19mm) seemed nearly the same size as the wheel...
• Re: VW Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  05 Feb 97 00:11:32 EST
  ...5 spoke "Carat" alloys. -Get the alloy wheels -Get the alloy wheel lug nuts and lug bolts THATS IT. THEY BOLT RIGHT ON. > I...
• Re: alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - J.W.Bri�r
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 09:57:34 +0200
  > I used Audi 5000 lug bolts on the front at $3.50 each. They are a little > shorter 27mm instead of 31 or 32...
• Re: Steering Column "Flex"
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 18:41:04 -0700
  ...All bolts are tight. There's no up/down >> flex. >> >> Is this normal? I often grab the wheel when climbing in and don't...
• 15" Alloys are Back!!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 13:07:29 -0400
  ...This includes the wheel and the center cap. You need to use the lug nuts and bolts for U.S. spec alloy wheels. Although...
• Re: Wheels (reprise)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 00:58:34 -0700
  ...wheels should fit, but I do not know the offset or the center hole diameter. Lately you can also use VW Passat 5-bolts...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:22:02 -0500
  Scott, My Bentley says about wheel torque values: 1980 up to Nov 1984 - 170 Nm/125 ft-lbs From Nov 1984 - 180 Nm/1333...
• Re: tire wear in the rear
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 08:12:38 -0800
  ...for adjustment of the rear wheel alignment (toe setting) 3. Adjustment is carried out by slackening the retaining bolts and moving the trailing arm...
• Re: Wheel studs/spacer kit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 May 2011 10:38:15 -0400
  ET does not give information for wheel lug nuts or bolts. What type of wheel and what are the lug requirements? The lugs has...
• 88 GL Dash Removal
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 11 Jun 2012 07:58:54 -0500
  ...What is recommended to replace those silly shear bolts mounting the steering wheel column? And what is the size? Thanks. John
• Re: tools for cutting off fused rusted exhaust bolts????
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 07:24:08 -0700
  ...tools for cutting off fused rusted exhaust bolts???? Ed, a Dremel or Dremel replica with fibre reinforced cut off wheel tool works just great...
• Re: V Boot Replacement Tips and Caveats request
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 17:36:58 -0800
  ...a chock) to stop the wheel from moving as I undid the outer cv bolts. I rotated the wheel so that the bolt I...
• Re: longer front lug bolts with 19mm head? where to get???
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 02:54:01 -0230
  IIRCC you can obtain these from Prestige Wheel. I'm not able to get to my van until Tuesday but I'm pretty sure...
• 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
  ...But there are actual quite a few wheel nuts and bolts that are made from alloy. These aren't acceptable, safety-wise, on racetracks...
• Re: New longer wheel bolts for Carat &SA alloy wheels incl. Mercedes &
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 15:04:55 EDT
  In a message dated 10/17/02 3:32:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: << Hmmm... there seem...
• Re: Transplant: Diesel Bellhousing Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 19:27:53 -0800 (PST)
  ...There are seven bolts, two for sump and five for block. Mike <mjcatlin@wheel.dcn.davis.ca.us>
• Re: 15" steel wheels with tires for my 85 westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 12:47:32 EDT
  ...these 15" steel wheels will bolt onto my 85 westfalia? Is the larger wheel diameter going to cause problems? >> BTDT. bolts on just fine...
• need some parts for a 84 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Mosley
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 18:47:48 -0400
  ...I could also use a whole set (10) of front wheel bolts for standard 14'' steel wheels. pmail me if you can help I...
• Audi 5000 Turbo Wheels, Which Tires Don't Rub?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin E. Beasley
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 07:20:56 -0400
  ...purchased a set of these wheels on EBay. They came with two spacers (1/4") and all lug bolts (screw into the hub rather...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 09:19:09 -0700
  ...I did notice that the bolts (19mm) seemed nearly the same size as the wheel bolts - and considered using the tire tool, but it...
• caliper bolts
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 26 May 1998 10:34:08 -0400
  ...I need to repack the front wheel bearings in my '91, Bentley says to replace some selflocking bolts in the calipers themselves or in...
• Re: Audi wheels question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 22:55:43 -0600
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > drill out the centers to 2" ID , longer studs on rears, spacers on fronts, > and use audi lug bolts Actually...
• re: alloy wheels...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Feb 1997 11:01:01 -0400 (AST)
  ...Haven't had a chance to nmeasure my wife's Audi wheels for that, they do bolt on, BUT you need longer bolts. Centre...
• Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 16:37:06 EDT
  ...When I switched to alloys I removed these two bolts from each rear wheel and have had no problems. Should I be worried? Thanks...
• FS: Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 18:42:43 -0400
  ...alloy wheels for sale. They are used but in good condition. I have a set of five with lug nuts and bolts and the...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:32:38 -0500
  ...Any downside? VW engineers obviously liked the bolts for the front wheels, as do a number of other makers. Other vehicles I've owned...
• Re: 15 inch wheels and offset (non) 'problem'
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 13:41:08 -0500
  ...The lugs for the alloy wheels, of course, do not work at all, as the profile is wrong. I just removed the 2 bolts...
• "Nuts" (and bolts)
  Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 16:05:42 -0600
  ...I still haven't gotten use to the back wheels not following the front wheels like they do on my 77 transporter. Anyway, I...
• Re: locking lugs for SA wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 00:58:56 EDT
  ...Are there any locking lug nuts and bolts that work on South African wheels--the Carat2 version? Yes. My local vendor had a few...
• Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:13:58 -0400
  ...wheels & tires, and the only things in my way now are two of the trailing arm pivot bolts (one on each side). The bolts...
• Re: Shear bolts on steering column
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 18:13:46 +0100
  Karl Wolz wrote: > When replacing these bolts you have the opportunity to adjust the horn > contact by moving the housing up or down. This...
• Re: New 15in wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 23:56:33 EST
  ...only way your wheels would "flex" here is if you had like 2 or 3 lug bolts holding your wheels on...but then youve...
• Re: Wobbly wheel
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 07:37:04 -0700
  did you remove those 2 11mm bolts that hold the drum onto the hub? Prob. not. you don't need them, wheel will hold...
• Extra Alloy Wheel Nuts/Bolts FS
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:18:06 -0500
  ...14x1.5 cone profile chrome nuts and bolts specifically for the VW alloy wheels. The bolts have roughly 1.5" of thread on them...
• Adjusting Trans linkage
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 09:33:08 -0700
  ...the 2 bolts below the shifter a bit..not really loose, but just barely....gently smack the shifter towards the steering wheel ( for a...
• Re: Shuddering Brakes
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 3 Mar 2016 11:31:57 -0500
  ...Also be sure the lug bolts are tight. If all of these things are fine, remove the wheel and check to see if the...