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Re: Removing engine the German way
Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
Tue, 19 May 2009 17:59:50 -0700
...hardest thing is taking the > >> exhust off without breaking the studs. remove the exhust first then the > >> air > >> cleaner housing , wires(mark these) , fuel...
Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 18:42:54 -0800
...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: nuts/bolts
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:39:51 -0600
...Examples would be bolts for wp and alternator brackets, common hex nuts and studs for flanges, Allen head bolts to serve as spares for...
Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 May 2012 17:48:13 -0700
...s. >> it is also quite important to know that the cylinder studs or nuts are >> not badly corroded.. >> I get rather nervous about heads...
Re: Remove Broken Stud: Web Page
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:18:27 -0700
...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: Wheels upgrade
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Jun 2011 09:56:49 -0400
...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: stainless steel coolant pipes
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 6 May 2010 15:24:14 -0600
...The piston liners inside the engine >>>>>>> are cast >>>>>>> iron >>>>>>> with steel studs holding the heads on. Any way you look at it >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> van...
Re: FS: Rare 15" Fuchs forged 5 spoke alloy wheels, fit vanagon and eurovan
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:25:44 EST
...machine the centers, use a 8mm spacer on the fronts, go w/ longer (carat style) bolts up front and longer studs on the rear...
Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:38:02 -0700
...I tried to use the studs from one on the other, but threads were different. Brushes and brush holders are different. At best there...
Re: Exhaust stud replacement on heads
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:12:26 -0400
...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: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:21:54 -0800
...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: Fender Flares - custom made
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 13 Dec 2005 08:31:23 -0500
...In order to mount the rear sections of my front wheel arches, I had to relocate the screw studs further to the rear of...
Re: Broken Head Bolt
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:28:21 -0700
Ooops ~ forgot that those are studs ~ BODM ~ so its probably/possibly in there pretty good ~ ORR ~ DeanB On 17 Jan , 2013, at 1:38...
Fwd: Passenger seat swivel base is loose
Historical mailing list - Dean Staltare
Fri, 1 Mar 2013 15:14:17 -0500
...had placed washers on the battery box base > where the bolts/studs are fitted(below the entire seat base/swivel/track > unit)..this caused...
Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:28:47 -0700
...to be stuck with a leaky exhaust and some sheared off studs that i will never be able to remove. how many people have...
Re: Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 3 Jan 2009 12:54:01 -0800
...I use a long pry bar >>> in >>> between the wheel studs to prevent rotation of the shaft while >>> loosening the bolts. >>> >>> >>> On Jan 3...
Re: 84 Vanagon Question, runs hot...
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Fri, 24 Feb 1995 19:55:44 -0800 (PST)
...If you ever have the head off, get it measured for straightness and use high performance studs and nuts instead of the VW stretch...
Re: a newbie with some problems: hissing 2.1 L WBX and thrown belt
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:58:16 -0400
...The head gaskets take the first hit with warped heads, cases, pulled head studs and other nasties to follow. As for coolant type there...
Re: Evaluating a "Found" Engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 Nov 2008 18:06:57 -0800
...engine from VW Canada? I have yet to inspect the exhaust studs or other hardware, but the general picture is above average for a...
Re: Snow Tire Recommendation
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 2 Dec 2015 21:53:00 -0800
...Spokane doesn't get a lot of snow, but it is often icy, so I'd get studs if I were you. > > I had...
Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:18:45 +0800
...If not get some 14mm 1.5 in the desired length. Studs are no brainers. They are about $2 each from VW parts places...
Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 01:13:29 -0600
...If it would work and I could get away with it, I'd run the studs like the Ice Racers do. GregM -----Original Message...
Re: ongoing problems please help
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Mon, 24 Dec 2001 11:40:29 -0800
...If there is any pitting or evidence of corrosion on the head studs, replace them all. The source of this failure is many times...
Re: 1986 Westfalia with 16" tires
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:15:04 -0500
...Had to add longer front studs but > the backs were fine. If I have the van totally loaded with all my flea > market tool...
Re: More Oil Leaks - Any Advice Greatly Appreciated
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Sat, 19 Feb 2000 11:52:26 -0500
...the heads studs inside the valve cover can also leak oil and you would think it was the push rod tubes. the head stud...
Re: Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:15:51 -0700
...The vertical axis of the load should be right down the center of the > mount.........in line with the top and bottom studs on...
Re: How is coolant getting to exhaust???
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Mon, 1 Jul 2002 11:22:45 -0400
...You don't have much too loose by slightly over-torque (ing!!! Damn my English) the studs!!! Well, good luck Craig, Ben
Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 16:24:26 -0400
...14.0 to 14.5 volts seems to be the common working range (based on my experience putting voltmeters on various alternator output studs...
Re: State Your Ages!
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter / Iowa City, Iowa
Sun, 9 May 2004 00:57:27 -0500
...It had 130,000 miles on it and an engine, that I later found out, wouldn't hold studs. The Bus, other than the...
Re: Good local mechanic worked on my 85
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Tue, 11 May 2010 19:06:40 -0500
...He > >> picked > >> up the oxy sensor and replacement studs as well as a few other gaskets > >> and > >> bolts. > >> > >> Total bill - $330 including additional parts...
Re: Water Pump Replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 8 Jun 2011 21:37:53 -0700
...pump off the 3 studs it sits on .. The pipe is badly captured by the crankshaft pulley .. and the water pump is captured by...
Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:45:04 -0700
...that bolts on correctly withut > adapters or spacers. > longer bolts or studs for thicker wheels.............don't mind that, but > prefer to avoid things...
Re: Flogging way-dead horses
Historical mailing list
Fri, 9 Apr 1999 19:44:06 EDT
...series) e) does the Passat steel wheel neccessitate spacers/longer rear studs? not the steel wheels. f) does bright red really trigger epileptic fits...
RE: waterpump replacement & cooling problems
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Sun, 29 Jun 97 01:51:05 UT
...I think the 1.9 pumps originally had studs and nuts holding the cross-pipe flange to the pump body; but the 2.1...
Re: Nokian Tires
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Tue, 27 Dec 2005 02:29:56 -0800
...I use them year round. > > Mike > Houlton, Maine > > > > Mark C wrote: > > Hi, are you running these tires year round?? They have studs from what...
Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:41:49 -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: Smog test failed - here is my plan
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:52:41 -0700
...bolt rolling around in the bottom of the case, several stripped studs, and a small host of other problems all of which pointed to...
Re: [T2] A cc'ing the heads question-answered
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:09:04 -0600
...In addition to that heads pull down tighter when they get hot even if the steel stressed head studs are good. I've had...
Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:15:55 -0700
...Or put some plastic screw-on covers over the studs. Not too difficult to make it butter knife safe. Not a lot of room...
Re: Instant horsepower (Pinwheel)
Historical mailing list - t
Sun, 7 May 2000 23:05:15 -0700
...I was stupid enough to run straight water instead of 50/50 in the > first engine, which eroded the heads and the head studs...
Re: rear air scoops on eBay
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 4 Jun 2008 23:45:46 +0000
...To > attach it, I drilled 2 holes on the top where the stock grill mounts, the 2 > studs on the grill go through those...
Re: Header bolts broken
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:35:52 -0400
Another great way for pulling steel studs out of Aluminum quick and easy is to TIG weld a bolt to the remaining portion and...
Re: Front end rattle solved
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 10 May 2021 14:36:16 -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: Coolant Overpressurization / Head Gasket Leak
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:33:46 -0500
...Internal leaks between the tops of the >> cylinders and heads are really due to failure of the studs to keep the heads >> down under...
Antifreeze and general
Historical mailing list - walt spak
Thu, 18 Nov 1999 18:50:03 -0500
...None of the studs had any appreciable amount of corrosion either. That said, I am in the practice of using phosphate free anti freeze...
Never brag (and please help get my van started...)
Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
Sun, 8 Apr 2012 22:19:17 -0700
...When I first got it, it needed an exhaust and a number of little things, which tuned into snapped off studs on the passenger...
Re: Roadside BREAKDOWN...Water Pump Belt-Realities!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:00:41 -0500
...Future issues will include head gaskets, loose studs, (internal combustion gasses into cooling system), cracked heads, and possible piston/ring damage. The heater cores...
Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:04:25 -0600
...My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs Ok, my bad.... the product IS called "The Right Stuff", ha ha ha http://www...
Re: 16" wheel in front spare location?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:26:35 -0400
...nuts just to remove > the hubs and change out to longer studs.) > > I know having a smaller spare is a fine option but I...
Re: Question about mounting the Westy single mudflap
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 23 Feb 2014 11:46:38 -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: Alternator vibration -
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sun, 14 Jun 2020 22:53:01 -0700
...Broken studs and the pounding out of the case face are also common. I > use P.C. 10 all metal locknuts for this job...
Re: Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:00:16 -0700
...Hub (part with the wheel studs) is bent � 3. Something wrong with wheel bearings � 4. Something wrong with proportioning valve to rear wheel � 5...
Re: Cylinder head sticking to cylinder sleeve
Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:46:33 -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: Michelin XCA and steel wheels for sale PNW
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 24 Dec 2004 08:08:07 -0600
In October you take'em to the tire shop and have steel studs installed, then go to the local Sears or Flaps and buy...
Re: Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation
Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:42:57 -0700
...I took the studs out this spring, easy job really. We see some regular ice, more black ice than you think, and lots of...
Re: ceramic caotings( was Re: The trans)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 28 May 1996 17:40:18 -0500
...rather away in the head off by itself and often the studs are not corroded either. As the electro-chemical corrosion is only going...
Re: Engine Removal
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:17:09 -0400
...They will do a valve job for you and also repair the exhaust studs no problems for not much money. They will also clean...
Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 6 May 2010 11:01:02 -0700
...The piston liners inside the engine are cast >> > iron >> > with steel studs holding the heads on. Any way you look at it the van...
Re: WTB: Westy '80+
Historical mailing list - tony gould
Mon, 20 Nov 2000 10:09:01 -0800
...them. > They are prone to corrosion which can lead to broken > studs, cracked heads > etc. It would take me all night to explain > everything...
Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 13 Dec 2014 23:27:53 -0500
...get to do that head gasket job along with the damaged studs and possibly replacing those cracked heads. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...