Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 7+: 60 results shown for Cap Nut.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Stove grate
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 12:13:49 -0400
  ...Westy is driving me nuts, rattling every time I hit a bump. Are there supposed to be little rubber caps or something on the...
• Re: SUV Bashing) was Think Positive to start your new year
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 20:44:33 +1300
  ...Minivans get better fuel >economy, often seat more people, and have more cargo capacity (due to a >lower load floor.) So why is it...
• Re: How to remove HUb cap (inner)? - Springloaded?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:33:50 -0400
  >How do I remove the hubcapon the driverside (the one protecting the >hub nut on the steering knukle /spindle) > It just pulls off. You...
• Re: Leaking head nut
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:14:31 -0400
  ...the gasket set. > > Should I just drain it, remove the leaking cap nut and reseal it? Do I > trust > the other 15? > > Looking for...
• Haunted Hub Caps
  Historical mailing list - Duane Teske
  Sat, 10 Apr 1999 20:32:37 EDT
  ...Anyone else have this problem? People think I'm nuts. Duane
• Re: Oil Change - Too Much Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 07:30:33 -0700
  ...cap back on and drive away, leaving the dipstick > somewhere on the forecourt or road... > > > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin, New Zealand > VW & mollusc nut > 1969...
• Re: How do I test the big end bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 20:57:18 -0800
  ...Remove the rod cap and rod. Wipe down to remove large amounts of oil. Cut a piece of Plastigage about 5/8" long. Place...
• Re: Upper ball joint - WTF? GOT IT!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:29:59 -0800
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Roger Sisler typed: > Here is how I remove the tapered shaft of the ball joint. The taper...
• Re: Upper ball joint - WTF? GOT IT!
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:25:02 -0800
  ...I've got the 8mm >> cap head bolts out, and the ball joint's main nut off. I've dropped the >> caliper to get...
• Re: Need to tighten my CAT!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 14:31:39 -0600
  ...Also thought of using an allen head capscrew for the > bolt half, but still would have trouble tightening the nut on the other > side...
• Re: Front wheel rattle
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 7 Jul 2014 16:01:14 -0700
  ...today I pulled off the hub cap and found the small cover that lives in the center over the large nut was off and...
• Re: vertical bike mounts on rear hatch???
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 03:32:32 -0500
  ...nuts that > allow one to blindly bolt a yak tower to sheet metal only accessed from > one side--can't imagine the load capacity...
• Alloy wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 13:24:55 -0400
  ...wheels for sale complete with the special lug nuts and bolts and the center hub caps. The wheels are in good condition with the...
• Re: tool needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 9 May 2007 19:09:58 -0400
  ...It's a thought even though just lipping the head of a standard bolt behind the bearing then turning a nut against a washer...
• [was: new syncro 16''] Contact to >Gute Fahrt<
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Tue, 10 Jun 97 12:32:26 UT
  ...go through the Internet Mailbox of VW Nutzfahrzeuge (which will not access >Gute Fahrt< directly ! ) http://www.vw-nutzfahrzeuge.de/com/mailer/mail.htm...
• Re: Brake dust on alloy wheel ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:16:21 -0500
  ...The close tolerances between the center cap and the big axle nut on the rear don't allow the plastic teeth enough space to...
• Re: Oversize wheels for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 21:10:24 -0100
  ...require the center caps from the Carat-style alloy wheels (around $8.50 each), plus chrome lug bolts and nuts if you want them...
• Re: dash mounted rear view mirror?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 10:19:50 -0400
  ...BTW, how does the stock mirror's mount work? Does it just thread into the roof? Is the nut captive or does the headliner...
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:11:49 -0700
  ...no end caps on black bumpers . . . hot pink > >> end > >> caps . . . no end caps on black bumpers . . . > > Easy. Color-coordination... if your van is blue...
• Re: Rear hatch screen install w/ passenger AC /Snap stud in Plastic
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Wood
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:34:03 -0500
  ...IF you can get to the back you can use a flat capture nut plate on the back simple to use. C-ya Have...
• RE: Needed - EV Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 18:37:00 -0800
  ...nut on the end (which may require buying a socket for), then why not buy the standard VW filter & a slip on cap type...
• Tow bar question
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 18:01:08 -0700
  ...I believe their towing capacity are only 1500 lbs. They look *very* simple to attach: two bolts, two nuts and two washers. Do any...
• installing shock what all in the way of parts should also be ordered
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 12 Jan 2019 14:32:15 -0800
  ...one usually need to order the dust shield or rubber bushing nut caps etc do not want to find out I should have ordered...
• Re: Key made for water fill?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 14:51:23 -0500
  > > Is a locking cap even needed? I suppose to keep > kids of nutjobs from poisoning you? > It's to keep Eurovan owners from taking...
• Re: Audi A4 Wheels for '83.5 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 06:21:34 -0500
  ...drilling for grease caps) will > fit Cunegonde? They're 5x112. I know I'll need longer studs/bolts and > different nuts, but will I...
• Re: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:15:40 -0700
  ...1 > > Remove distributor cap > > Pull center wire from cap and set end of wire on metal > > Loosed the 13mm nut that holds the distributor...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 14:57:16 -0400
  ...Wheel axle nut > torqued to 360 ft lbs. I then drove the Westy back to my farm 60 miles > away. Remove hub caps and...
• Re: winshield wiper woes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 10:02:46 -0600
  ...Pop the little cap off the shaft where the wiper arm attaches.Loosen the anchor nut, then pull the arm up to where you...
• Re: Audi 5cyl vs Tiico decision
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 22:15:47 +1200
  ...Reliability Smoothness Availability Fit Sound Choice of hp & capacity Availability of adaptor kit off-shelf It's a boxer! Against? Perhaps lower-than-average...
• Re: Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2016 10:58:06 -0400
  ...http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=12isqfl The ultra-corrosion resistant stuff is what you want if they have it in the...
• Re: 'Nother Head Gasket Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2014 08:53:06 -0400
  ...I have seen the studs stretch to the point that the cap nut will bottom out. As a test, test fit the head with...
• Re: FS: 15" SA vanagon steelie(was: Now alloy lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:35:41 -0800
  ...Alloy lug nuts or bolts would work....but >> the >> contact area is a lot larger on the alloy nut or bolt. > > > I've seen...
• Re: Pop-Top Lift Assist
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 18:16:15 -0700
  ...I have never undone those rear brackets (left the pop-top on when I redid the canvas) are those bolts into captive nuts? i...
• Armrest for 1988 GL needed
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 16:21:37 -0700
  Hi folks, I'm looking for a "right side armrest" for my passenger side captains seat. I have a standard 1988 Vanagon GL, with...
• Cleaning head stud threads question
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:08:07 -0300
  It is widely recommended to clean up the threads on the head studs before putting the heads and cap nuts back on. So I...
• Re: Update On Daryl
  Historical mailing list - phil zimmerman
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:19:29 -0700
  ...If nuts and bolts is all you are here for, then find another list. MYO. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow...
• 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...
• finally figured out why the cable broke again
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 13:40:31 -0500
  ...Some moron mechanic at one point took a bolt and drilled a hole in it, then they screwed a nut on it up to...
• Re: Heater Blower Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 2 Aug 2020 20:26:43 -0700
  ...Looks to me like gluing a bottle cap over the end of the shaft protects two washers and the push-on nut. How does...
• Re: Tune up?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 10:32:49 -0800
  3 i have my wife also, 3 girls will drive any man nuts or cookoo.. hehe i grew up the same way mom and...
• Re: Wiper Adjustments?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:43:23 -0500
  ...There's a cap on the pivot, and under that a nut (10mm wrench?). Pull the arm out against the spring so it's...
• Re: Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:01:41 -0700
  ...VW alloy wheels along with this rig, but no > studs/nuts or center caps. Any ideas where I can get these? Are they > worth...
• Re: Radio replies
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 18 Oct 1998 18:33:50 EST
  ...Use some thin tool to capture the edge of the spring and press it toward the center until you can pull that edge of...
• Re: Front wheel rattle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 08:25:11 -0600
  ...today I pulled off the hub cap and found the > small cover that lives in the center over the large nut was off and...
• bumper report
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 14:58:20 -0400
  ...Thought I was nuts, took the end caps off, tried to line it up, no dice. Put them back on, bolted right on. TJK...
• FS: 3 used stock alloy wheels (Not mine)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:07:20 -0400
  ...Center caps are missing or discolored, no lug nuts. He is near Ithaca, NY, but can also deliver them to Buses By The Depot...
• Re: Alloy Wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 02:43:55 -0400
  ...of four which includes the small hub caps in the center and the special lugs and nuts. the wheels are located in Los Angeles...
• Re: Urgent!! Anyone know what size the axel nit is?!?!?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 06:59:22 EDT
  ...You know that you do not need to remove this nut to remove the rear drum ? Just smack the drum with a sharp blow...
• FS-Porsche wheels,trans., VW bus engine
  Historical mailing list
  10 Jun 1996 21:43:45 GMT
  5 Porsche steel wheels, 5 bolt, late 356/early 911 edition, EC, all with VG Tiger tires and 4 original Porsche chrome caps. $450...
• Rumblings from the rear!
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Grant
  Wed, 23 Nov 1994 19:37:59 +0000 (GMT)
  ...Basically I don't think the previous owner had tightened up the axle nut properly, allowing the drum to move around and so no...
• Re: Connecting rod questions
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 19:22:00 -0600
  ...When rebuilding an engine that uses peened nuts, you are supposed to replace them with the newer, non-peened nuts. I strongly suggest you...
• Re: AC Mount Cap Screw Thread Size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 14:14:49 -0400
  ...AC Mount Cap Screw Thread Size Anyone know the thread size for the rear (the one towards the rear of the vehicle) cap screw...
• Alloy wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 18:46:57 -0400
  ...They fit all Vanagons and they are complete with the special lug nuts and bolts and the small hub caps. A set of five...
• Re: wiper removal...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 5 May 2006 09:40:26 -0400
  ...arm included, then remove the round cap from the base of the wiper arm, then remove the nut using a 10 mm wrench. Lift...
• Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 16:51:09 -0500
  ...I used SS cap screws and SS nuts and blue loctite (like it was going to survive!!. I'll make sure I post as...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:03:14 -0700
  ...Also one set of >> nuts (for one cap) has no shoulder. >> Maybe this helps them "balance" the set. >> Thoughts anyone? >> >> Tom L. >> >> On Mon...
• Re: Anyone running - Audi 5000 quatro turbo 6-spoke rims (ET-45)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:07:25 EST
  ...Porsche parts are reported to > be this way. > > To get the center caps to fit on the rear wheels, I first removed the > steel...
• Re: Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 1 May 2012 05:08:43 -0400
  ...VW alloy wheels along with this rig, but no > studs/nuts or center caps. Any ideas where I can get these? Are they worth...
• Rear Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 13:28:50 EDT
  On our recent trip to the Campers on Cape Cod event we encountered a noise emanating from the right rear wheel and eventually found...
• Re: circlip on lower ball-joint
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 13:02:52 -0700
  ...If new shocks, some > use adifferent size nut where the origial cap won't > fit anyway. Grease or > paint will prevent rust. > > Dennis > > > >From...