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Re: Remove Broken Stud: Web Page
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:25:41 -0400
...Perhaps those bolts are > made from a different steel than the studs are. I also read that heat from > welding can further harden such...
Re: Bar's Leak (Was: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs)
Historical mailing list - jon
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:18:05 -0800
Disclaimer: Bar's leak is not the "proper" way to fix your car. However.... I have used it (meaning the radiator stop leak product...
Re: Warning! Do not use...
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:44:04 -0800
...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: Question about mounting the Westy single mudflap
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 23 Feb 2014 10:53:11 -0600
...I got a really nice > one, but > >>>> one thing has me puzzled. > >>>> > >>>> It's obvious that the two studs that hold the upper part...
Re: Mark Stephens six-stud system
Historical mailing list
Wed, 23 Jun 1999 17:37:28 PDT
...Mark Stephens-- This includes oversize > pistons > > and sleeves and two additional studs to bolt on cylinder heads for each > side. > > I figure this should...
Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
Wed, 5 Nov 2008 11:13:57 -0600
...They have a lot (100+) >> of studs per tire, are extremely noisy and do not handle well on dry >> pavement. I have them mounted...
Re: JB Weld question
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Wed, 1 Feb 2006 22:35:20 -0800
...property > > and I have no intention of tackling the old manifold studs and bolts > > while in this location. I always keep in mind the...
[W] head gasket leaks
Historical mailing list
Tue, 30 Aug 1994 00:08:45 -0400 (EDT)
...It sounds to me an awful lot like your head bolts/studs are stretching. This used to be a big problem on the rabbit...
Propane tank removal
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Tue, 11 Feb 97 17:45:45 EST
...There are four nuts on studs that hold the tank to the underside of the van, two on the outboard side and two on...
Re: Re
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 20 Apr 2003 21:27:04 -0400
...longer studs for > bell housing, or shorter I can't rem.,two diff. axle shafts, one is longer, > flex plate,and somebody correct me...
Re: Center Bore size for Vanagon Wheels
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:22:12 -0400
...Thanks Jonce >By the time you are done with spacers, longer wheel bolts front, studs >rear etc. why not get wheels that fit? > >If...
Re: Exhaust stud replacement on heads
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:55:58 -0700
...but have not found any repair advice >> on >> replacing the exhaust studs on the waterleaker heads. we need to rebuild >> a >> set I have...
Re: Stuck Cylinders: Any New "Tricks"?
Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 05:50:55 PST
...middle, and bold it on to one of the rocker arm >studs (vertically). Then you can grip each end and gently "rock" the >head...
Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
Historical mailing list - Ikard
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:46:00 -0700
...port gasket, or sneak a head out > between the exhaut pipes with studs instead of bolts into the > heads..........but it's not fun...
Re: Unusual vibration while accelerating
Historical mailing list - Zach Hale
Wed, 6 Oct 2010 16:08:20 -0700
...lower engine mounting studs ......I've seen one of those broken , though > rarely. > 5. � CV joints ....easily can cause vibes if they're �very...
RE: Mofoco (was Heads/GEX SAGA)
Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
Wed, 31 Jul 96 23:32:29 UT
...Several of the studs pulled straight out of the motor within a few hundred miles. Parts that were supposed to be rebuilt clearly had...
Re: Exhaust Systems: Which One?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 10 Nov 2002 06:23:48 EST
...Use all new stainless steel bolts, studs, nuts and washers. Torque all connectors to proper torque specifications. Check all connections after driving the vehicle...
Re: coolant in oil
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 06:19:16 EST
...Now with that bit of knowledge what makes you think that once you remove the tension on the head studs that the 0-ring...
Re: GoWesty Alternator Bracket
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:50:16 -0700
...id=1201 | |It obviously side-steps the possible failure of those studs/holes in |the block by using the much meatier holes made for...
Re: lug nuts torque-
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:25:40 -0500
...Do any of you have nuts on studs, rather than bolts in holes? Just askin'............... . BTW, I have no trouble loosening the lugs with...
Re: Wheel alternatives...
Historical mailing list - Roland
Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:59:21 -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: Winter tires
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:00:06 -0800
...In Oregon studs or > >> chains are often required to go over passes in winter; we carry cable > >> chains. > >> > >> I recently upgraded to 16” wheels...
Well. THAT wasn't a pain or anything!
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:24:15 -0700
...panel right off the dash, breaking one of its little mounting studs. Oh well, repairable. Didn't need the bottommost lever anyway, since it...
Re: Hobie Cat Vanagon and cracked cyl pictures
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 7 Jul 2009 15:07:11 -0700
...any way to tell what brand piston and barrel that is Brendan ? I've got numerous 1.9 blocks without broken cylinder head studs...
tiico intake manifold and Motronic MP 9.0 info
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Thu, 3 Jan 2002 23:01:02 -0500
...The reason this is important is the shape of the intake ports and the positioning of the intake mounting studs is different from any...
Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 17 Dec 2005 00:12:13 -0500
...I do sell more lug nuts and wheel studs in the Spring and Fall, but not a huge amount, just enough to cover the...
Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 7 Apr 2023 22:45:01 -0500
...This failure is almost always due to > the studs losing tension which can happen for a number of reasons. Also, if > the cylinders are...
ENGINE SWAP: Got the I4 installed today!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 22 Mar 1998 22:37:14 -0800
...It is a good idea to remove the top two studs from the KEP adapter plate before you install it on the transmission. It...
Re: 2.1 ring recommendations
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 27 May 2009 10:48:33 -0400
...It looks like a > very well taken care of motor, the water jacket and head studs show ZERO > signs of corrosion. I was told...
Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:53:46 -0400
...the lower BJs. > > I do see that one of the transmission studs that attaches it to the > trans mounting bracket had stripped threads which...
Re: 15" Wheels
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:02:19 -0500
...only alloy Mercedes wheel that fits without requiring longer >> lug bolts\studs is the CLK 16" wheel from about '98-'02, and even these...
Re: JB Weld question
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Thu, 2 Feb 2006 12:52:36 -0800
...property >and I have no intention of tackling the old manifold studs and bolts >while in this location. I always keep in mind the...
Re: exaust removal woes
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 10:05:39 -0700
...Bus Depot should have replacement studs. It's a good online store based on my purchasing experience from it. Dropping the engine is beneficial...
Re: Sudden head gasket coolant catastrophic leaking
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 15:55:01 -0400
...With one nut on the middle lower > studs I bring the head into contact with the gasket and adjust the > push rod > tubes as...
Re: Front end rattle solved
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Mon, 10 May 2021 13:17:08 -0400
...shaw.ca> wrote: > > > > Eric, > > > > The rubber bushings that fit over the studs on the rad? > > > > Did they fail by going hard or did they...
Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 8 Jan 2015 10:25:54 -0800
...Exhaust removal could well add time (snapped studs) A cable driven tool for removing coolant hose "spring" clamps is very useful. You might want...
Re: exaust removal woes
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:10:08 -0700
...And remember, even experienced professionals like Ben, take much time to get broken studs out of corroded heads and parts! I really want to...
Re: Golf/ jetta auto trans can be used with vanagon diffs
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 00:11:46 -0500
...The vanagon 8mmx1.25 studs that mate > the auto portion to the diff. are shorter and need to be changed **Bentley > gives a real...
Re: studded snow tires: 2 or 4?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 26 Jul 2003 21:47:43 -0500
...And skip the studs unless ice >is a normal occurance. > >And then there's CA. Unless you have to deal with the silly CA...
Re: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:49:33 -0400
...I think that with some >>> 16" >>> wheel/tire configurations there may be interference problems that can't be >>> solved with different spacers/lugs/studs...
DaBoat 2-liter update - bad heads :(
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sat, 4 Nov 1995 13:23:26 -0800 (PST)
...Two of the exhaust studs came out (BIG suprise) and one of them was a 10mm stud, indicating that this was not the first...
Re: repeatedly blowing head gasket
Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:43:21 -0500
...I haven't really inspected the studs, but will tonight. ----- Original Message ----- From: "gary hradek" <hradek@yahoo.com> To: "Vanagon Mailing List" <vanagon@gerry...
Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:01:47 -0700
...Don't overdo the warming of the paint ! I'd much rather see studs in the heads with nuts on them, rather than bolts...
Re: Wheels upgrade
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Sat, 4 Jun 2011 14:44:35 -0700
...http://gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23381&category_id=334&category_par ent_id= Is that something that longer studs and spacers...
Re: Nokian Tires
Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
Tue, 27 Dec 2005 07:31:27 -0800
...wrote: >Hi, are you running these tires year round?? They have studs from what I read.., you do have the C2.., > >I'm looking...
Coolant leak diagnosis tip
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:27:44 -0500
...brass fittings, fuel line fittings, wheel studs, snap rings, cotter pins, etc. While I'm waiting I count and do math and see that...
Re: water from exhaust mystery solved.
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 3 Oct 2003 06:23:59 EDT
...The other long straight rod goes from the same connection on the j-pipe to one of the studs welded to the tabs on...
Re: Head problems? was <no subject>
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 2 Dec 2011 02:59:35 -0500
Loose heads-failed studs can also give these symptoms. Try checking the torque first. What happens is that under load the heads get lifted...
Re: What can go wrong.....
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Wed, 17 May 2017 17:47:14 -0400
...Google cylinder cavitation erosion especially ford Diesels. > The WaterBoxer equivalent is busted studs. > Also, after the event the system and particularly the cap should...
Re: Instrument Pod Conversion-need advise
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Mon, 30 Mar 1998 13:37:08 -0800
...I found it a good idea not to try and force the sheet off these studs, otherwise you could easily damage the printed circuit...
Re: [DIESEL] Stuck heat shields - summary of potential solutions (concluded)
Historical mailing list - Milo
Thu, 18 Oct 2001 13:29:26 -0500
...ball peen) w/ the chisel may have loosened something up - (either head gasket or ???), but things seem good. (I installed Raceware head studs after...
Re: JB Weld question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 2 Feb 2006 06:44:11 -0600
...property >and I have no intention of tackling the old manifold studs and bolts >while in this location. I always keep in mind the...
Re: Canadian remains was Re: disaster
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:01:47 -0700
...Anyway. >>>>> >>>>> So I need either two head studs and nuts or a used engine case. And >>>>> I'd >>>>> like either to be next door...
Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:23:35 -0700
...longer bolts or studs for thicker wheels.............don't mind that, but prefer to avoid things like spacers or adapters. Costs more to do...
Re: Summary: Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
Tue, 10 Sep 2002 22:03:48 -0700
...This includes the 8 exhaust studs/nuts, > >> plus the j-tube bolts/nuts, and the muffler and tailpipe bolts/nuts. I > > also > >> have a...
Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:06:41 -0700
...Just don't break off any studs that screw into the heads or anything .. but for the nuts and bolts ....tighten them very firmly...
Re: 1.9 td swap into diesel Westy
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 17 May 1998 17:10:07 -0700
...It mounts to the studs holding the water pump to the block where as the old engine used bolts through both pieces. An extra...
Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:17:57 -0600
...was a recent complete > exhaust system replacement with all the rusted studs / nuts & bolts :D. > > How difficult would it be to undertake replacing my...
Re: (oops. Forgot Subject!) Lube Coolant Pump Shaft?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 22 May 2012 16:21:14 -0700
...pump is bolted to the block ..and those 3 nuts on studs are not 'the problem' .. If anything is, it's the two allen...
Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:10:15 -0700
...Like Robert, I seem to be able to consistently get one of the two lower mounting studs lined up with one hole on the...