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• Re: Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 3 Jan 2009 12:55:14 -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: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:33:56 -0400
  ...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: Advice: Got taken by DPO/ little VW content
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 22:59:11 -0400
  ...In fact the exhaust studs at one >cylinder slipped out due to cross threading. And there were some other >problems with some equipment which...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 May 2010 14:11:21 -0500
  ...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: nuts vs head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 22:11:24 -0400
  ...Unless you know they were not properly installed you have to reason that the studs were stretched, usually from overheating. If only one or...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:08:33 -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: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:48:23 -0700
  ...be >> much, much better. >> No adatper. >> adpaters can rip apart ..like studs pull out etc........in some cases. >> >> good to see your note. >> scott...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:15:26 -0500
  ...As for the bracket studs, >>>>>>> the nuts should match the grade of the stud. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Dennis >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> > > -- > David McNeely >
• Re: 1.9 Head replacement (was lifter collapse / smog issue)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:08:42 -0400
  ...cannot remove the head even once > without having to replace the studs, which are of the stretch variety. It's > a reasonable claim, I...
• Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:30:40 +0000
  ...the chassis that hold the brackets to the body. > >> The bolts (studs?) seem to be captive and remained with the vehicle on my > >> '87...
• Re: Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Sep 2016 23:17:58 +0000
  ...I removed the transmission front mounting , clean bolts ,studs, washers, any point of contacts, I make them bare metal, used deoxit D5 and di...
• Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 22:04:01 -0700
  ...However, I still can't align the two studs on the engine bell housing with the holes on bottom of the transmission. :-( tonight's...
• Re: Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:21:27 -0800
  ...is very evident all over your engine .. > hope the cylinder head studs don't snap off down in the > block when going to remove...
• Re: Never attempt a simple fix right before leaving on a trip (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 11:26:33 -0700
  ...I used anti seize liberally on all the bolts and studs, even though I don't plan on having this engine much longer. I...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:22:31 -0400
  ...As others noted you will need to swap out the bottom studs. Also with the converter out inspect-replace that center bushing. If the...
• Zoltan, shout out
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:37:26 -0500
  ...to Portland, discovered that the lug nuts were only engaging the studs with 3.5 turns. I had to repair it my time and...
• Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:35:53 -0700
  ...was a recent complete > exhaust system replacement with all the rusted studs / nuts & bolts :D. > > How difficult would it be to undertake replacing my...
• Oh no I think this is the end ....
  Historical mailing list - Justin Pentecost
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 01:14:02 +0000
  ...The studs on the old engine were gone so it was not repairable (the "New engine" thing was patently a lie) I got a...
• Re: Complaining to the World first ...
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:48:08 -0800
  ...I started out at 14 with a 36 HP seized engine, nasty seized nuts, bolts, studs, and a "Transporter" shop manual. I "rebuilt" it...
• Re: Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:27:36 -0300
  ...I removed the transmission front mounting , clean bolts ,studs, washers, any point of contacts, I make them bare metal, used deoxit D5 and di...
• Re: Check my head?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:18:05 -0800
  ...I ended up getting all exhaust studs out - except for one. I don't think it's drillable in the engine and would require...
• Re: Cooling questions still
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:01:37 -0700
  ...Also.....you want to be sure the nuts unscrew from the studs, and not have a stud break off down in the case, at...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:55:47 +0000
  ...Driving 5 miles you have pulled studs, possibly cracked or warped the heads and damaged the seal at the top of the cylinders. In...
• My Recent Tire Buying Adventure
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 03:36:59 EDT
  ...As I have indicated before, I bought two extra rear hubs ($21.60 per the two) pressed out the studs and inserted a new...
• Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
  Historical mailing list - John T
  Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:01:36 -0400
  ...This failure is almost > > always due to the studs losing tension which can happen for a number > > of reasons. Also, if the cylinders are...
• Re: 87 Westy overheating after coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:16:13 -0500
  ...Gaskets and the head studs get worked through these transactions. Doing this a lot during long trips will set the stage for head gasket...
• Re: Exhaust install question -- sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 13:13:32 -0500
  ...Deep sockets may be needed when you encounter long studs. Sometimes a little patient grinding with a dremel is needed to restore the hexagonal...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 9 May 2013 20:36:03 -0700
  ...each. (I also have a couple with waiting-to-be-drilled studs!) Anyway, I think my point is that there's more than one...
• DaBoat runs, but slowly
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 23:53:06 -0800 (PST)
  ...Oh, one of the exhaust studs came right out of the head with very little force applied, despite my having used anti-sieze on...
• Re: GoWesty Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 09:48:44 -0500
  ...id=1201 | |It obviously side-steps the possible failure of those studs/holes in |the block by using the much meatier holes made for...
• Nokian Tyre Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Wed, 5 Nov 2008 08:54:45 -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: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 7 May 2010 08:20:46 -0400
  ...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: FW: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 10:15:03 -0800
  ...Of course not knowing about torque > wrenches and other needed skills loose heads and pulled studs occurred so I > did get some practice over...
• Re: donar parts request
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:26:30 -0400
  ...The studs look to be in different orientations I think a 90 degree turn. I can reach the location by finding the coil on...
• Re: Vanagon carrying capacity impresses
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 19:03:58 -0500
  ...I would estimate that the total payload weighed in at 1250 Lbs! I have hauled some drywall and framing studs in the Crew, but...
• Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - B
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:47:31 -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: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:21:35 -0500
  ...At a minimum it was caused by the head studs loosing tension allowing the heads to lift under load and the leaking combustion gasses...
• Re: Good local mechanic worked on my 85
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Wed, 12 May 2010 19:15:42 -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: Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 21:57:55 -0500
  From the symptoms, and the sudden failure, it sounds like the head studs lost their preload, (came loose) and under load the heads are...
• Head Gaskets: A Rite of Passage : A Prayer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 07:30:52 -0500
  ...All the forward nuts and studs on the exhaust manifolds had to removed with a chisel and hammer. A VERY reputable and revered dealer...
• Re: Head leak again.... What next?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:09:05 -0500
  ...They are now leaking, corrosion has started , it will only get worse, re-torqueing will do noting but stretch the studs. Maybe they are...
• Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 9 Apr 2023 16:02:51 -0700
  ...This failure is almost > > always due to the studs losing tension which can happen for a number > > of reasons. Also, if the cylinders are...
• Re: VW Inline 4 motor 'revise and re-install' update, (long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:35:13 -0700
  ...my 16V exhaust headers are twin pipe, large flange with about 6 studs around the outside ... I make my own engine conversion exhaust systems...
• Re: WTB: NOS or never rebuilt CV Type IV Case for up to $300
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 15:45:31 -0600
  ...stripped oil > drain > plug or cylinder studs). > > There are two ways to measure a case to see if it is standard: > > 1. Torque the...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:43:32 -0500
  ...If so, be sure the pushrods are centered in the lifters, and the adjusting studs are turned flush to the rocker. Leave the plugs...
• Re: opinion which to buy `82-`88 westy UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - fgfd gfd
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 22:53:15 -0700
  ...Next day I get under her...exhaust studs too rusted for a quick pull so I just cut off disk the bracket for the...
• Re: Start/Run/Then No Start
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 22:46:01 +0000
  ...I will have studs installed. If I have to remove both heads I'll have new studs placed in all of the female threads...
• Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 02:43:06 -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...
• Vanagon handling.
  Historical mailing list - mike ingle
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 10:08:24 -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: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 11 Apr 2023 22:16:31 +0000
  ...This failure is almost > > always due to the studs losing tension which can happen for a number > > of reasons. Also, if the cylinders are...
• Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 11:08:13 -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...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:28:39 -0700
  ...specs....Depending >> on the parts connected by the torqued nuts, bolts, studs, >> whatever....they >> should often times not be taken right to the specified...
• Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:49:23 -0700
  ...warm-up-cool-down cycles. >> Just don't break off any studs that screw into the heads or anything .. >> but for the nuts and...
• Re: Engine worries return
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:30:51 -0400
  ...Can someone tell me where to find the correct number? Also, Is this going to require removing many items to get to the studs...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:31:06 -0500
  ...The block tends to pull up "hills" around the > > head bolt holes which leaves "valleys" between the studs, in the very > > places that do...
• Re: Transmission leak
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Fri, 2 May 2003 21:10:58 -0700
  ...The two > > units are bolted together by four bolts (studs). The transmission >section > > uses automatic transmission fluid, and the rear axle uses 90W gear...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:41:36 -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: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:54:48 -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: Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ?
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 15:55:56 -0700
  ...They are a exact bolt on with no modifications to the hub(boring the wheel, longer studs, spacers and what not). It was an...
• Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 09:58:20 -0400
  ...If any are loose the studs should probably be replaced. Next suggestion is to go to the 2.1 cooling system. On the highway...