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Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:17:04 -0800
...When I first swapped thm over I was using the stock VW nuts. Please get intouch with Loggy on the Samba or source your...
Re: Cool Tool for Rusty Nuts, etc.
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:41:31 -0500
...Cool Tool for Rusty Nuts, etc. >> >> Nice for VW exhaust nuts! How much? I know, if you have to ask . . . >> >> Stuart >> >> ----Original Message----- >> From...
syncro upgrade to 15 inch wheels
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Sat, 7 Aug 2004 11:22:02 -0400
...anywho, i noticed that there needs to be some upgrading to the lug nuts or bolts. since the syncro has the bolts already in...
Re: If you are putting the alternator back in........ lesson
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Wed, 14 May 2014 09:33:43 -0500
...Take nuts off again and remove dipstick bracket, install arm, bracket and snug the nuts. Install the adjusting screw and start to tension the...
Alternative lug bolts/nuts for the Carat alloys
Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
Sat, 18 Oct 1997 02:55:29 -0400
...now on the rears, you can use the following lug nuts from "Big A" Auto parts (or any comparable FLAPS) 14mm @ 1.50 thread...
Re: Tranny Oil, a new tool!
Historical mailing list - Austin
Thu, 26 Feb 1998 22:04:47 -0800
At 12:07 PM 2/26/98 EST, you wrote: >> > >> VW Lug bolts (male) also work - just thread on two nuts and tighten against...
How do you paint lots of bolts,efficently?
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:20:12 -0700
...I need to paint lots of nuts,bolts,and washers.Does anyone have a good way to do this? I Poke holes in a...
??? LUG NUTS & FRETTING CORROSION???
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Mon, 4 Sep 2000 14:47:09 EDT
What can be done to ease the removal of Vanagon lug nuts? I have always had a bitch of a time taking off the...
Re: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:45:40 -0600
...hotmail.com> > wrote: > > > Dan, i am the one that asked the "nuts/bolts" question... > > > > as a very amateur vw owner...i rely on manauls...
Re: WAS: Upper Control Arm Nut .... NOW: Apology. :)
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:30:00 -0600
...http://www.fastenermart.com/html/stover-lock-nuts.html ETKA codes the propshaft nuts as "stover" but not the self- locking nut you have...
Re: Little VW Content but Relevant for the DIY Crowd
Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
Mon, 1 Dec 2008 08:00:23 -0700
...Jim C On Dec 1, 2008, at 7:06 AM, Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN) wrote: > For bulk metric stainless steel nuts/bolts/washers, I...
Re: head sealant
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Wed, 10 Nov 1999 17:39:59 -0600
...I used it on the case split and on the head nuts. Most any flaps will have this mixed in with their other permatex...
Re: Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 6 May 2003 13:12:27 -0500
...Pay them to loosen the nuts, put the key back in and drive home, remove the loose nuts, do your work, go back and...
Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 5 May 2017 18:05:06 -0700
On 5/4/17, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > As a last resort, I will check the head nuts to see if any...
Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:47:46 -0500
In the aviation world we used brass nuts on the exhaust pipes. These didn't require anti-seize compound. It did happen once in...
Axle nuts is nuts is stuck
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 21:05:31 -0400
...It fit close enough and I thought I was going to be able to remove the nuts. Now the nuts won't move. I...
Re: Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 16 May 1999 08:43:12 -0400
...I am talking about the SQUARE nuts needed to mount the "arms" into the frame. If you look closely, there is nothing to bolt...
Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:19:31 -0700
...According to my past experience I know it is the axle nuts that are probably loose. So I finally checked them today. Sure enough...
Re: syncro upgrade to 15 inch wheels
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Sat, 7 Aug 2004 14:35:33 -0700
...anywho, i noticed that there needs to be some upgrading to the lug nuts or bolts. since the syncro has the bolts already in...
Re: Mounting quickfists to cabinets?
Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:26:41 -0700
...On Tue, Jul 26, 2022, 5:47 AM Steve Williams <sbw@sbw.org> wrote: > I drill holes, then put tee nuts on the inside...
Your all Nuts !!
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 18 Apr 2001 21:33:22 -0500
...And I thought I was NUTS !! HA ! I say---" And this too shall pass" ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
Re: Muffler Replacement Project - Torque Values Needed
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 17 Aug 2013 08:18:35 -0500
...I want to use stainless bolts with copper lock nuts at this connection but had to order them through a Nuts and Bolt specialty...
Re: Lug Nuts for Audi 5000 Turbo Wheels
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sat, 25 Oct 2003 19:20:51 EDT
...What lug nuts are you Audi wheel rollin' Syncros using? The wheel is a ball-seat but all of the VW alloys use cone...
Re: Relocate LP Tank
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:16:32 -0600
...There are two nuts welded to the body that look like I could just > screw in some studs. Are these strong enough or do...
Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:31:24 -0500
Nylon lock nuts are all junk and are only used for low stress, vibration only applications. When they are used for grade 8 applications...
Re: Lug Bolts / Nuts for Alloys The Same?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 9 Aug 2001 12:31:08 EDT
...As for the hardware you will need new lug nuts and bolts (or just nuts if you have a syncro) because the alloy rims...
Re: Mercedes wheel lug nuts
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:49:44 -0600
...Lots of work..too much work.. > "Loggy" on the Samba has several styles of lug nuts that may make your job > much easier than...
Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:43:16 -0500
...Allan "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> writes: > Unless specifically designed for the purpose such as a Grade C > prevailing Torque locknut, nuts should never...
Re: Question about mounting the Westy single mudflap
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 22 Feb 2014 15:42:39 -0800
No nuts. Plastic grommets. <http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_376_167/mudflap-hardware-kit.html> Jim On Feb 22, 2014, at...
Changing from steel wheels to alloys
Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
Wed, 2 Feb 2000 03:44:23 EST
...The alloys came with 10 acorn style lug nuts and 10 lug bolts? My Syncro has studs at all 4 corners. The ones in...
Re: "dry" sound from wheel
Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
Sun, 12 Mar 2000 15:22:33 -0800
A lister once gave me a wonderful piece of advice on the lug nuts. Go buy yourself an 18" breaker bar and an impact...
Re: brass nuts
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Wed, 9 Apr 2003 11:12:12 -0700
Sounds like i'll be trying to find vw brass alloy nuts for my exhaust (plus a little of the anti-sieze couldn't...
Re: removing luggage rack?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 14 Jul 1999 16:02:47 PDT
...Just pop the top and you will see the four nuts on the rear edge of the luggage rack. When you remove the rack...
Re: Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block...
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Fri, 20 May 2016 07:15:25 -0700
Sounds like your socket is sliding down until you're turning both nuts at the same time, rather than just the top one against...
nylon head nuts?
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Wed, 15 Oct 2003 17:09:28 -0700
...They only use nylon cylinder head nuts on their rebuilt engines. They claim that this eliminates the need to re-torque the head. Anybody...
Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:23:28 -0500
I agree an oxy acetylene torch is a great way to get nuts off..... But the candle wax method is suprisingly effective! Try it...
Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:45:52 -0700
I have what must rate as one of the greatest "lo-tech" six-point sockets that was ever created, for my axle nuts. It...
Re: Extra Screw (fastener, Ben, fastener)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 16 Nov 2001 18:13:59 -0600
...ones I always buy new like exhaust nuts, crossover pipe nuts, rod nuts and head bolt nuts/washers. What would you recommend that I...
Re: nuts/bolts
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:39:30 -0700
...nuts/bolts |> |> > When completing repairs to my bus, I want to switch out |the heavily |> > rusted nuts and bolts as needed. I am having...
Re: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
Thu, 5 Dec 2019 16:27:43 -0500
...If the nuts are welded to the door frame, would it > better to > retap the nuts, possibly with the next larger (or use English...
Re: Rear Wheel Nuts!
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 6 Oct 2011 20:38:57 -0400
...Rear Wheel Nuts! At 06:25 PM 10/6/2011, Rey Wood wrote... >To the wisdom of this prestigious list: >In removing my rear...
Re: Alloy Wheel Lug Nuts/Bolts
Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
Wed, 1 Apr 1998 09:55:23 -0500
I second that, I checked into the price of new lug-nuts, bolts and studs over $100.00 for a complete set. Dan Moy...
Re: WAS: Upper Control Arm Nut .... NOW: Apology. :)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:49:50 -0700
...My parts guy consulted ETKA, and provided me with what it specified; stover nuts. They are not Cadmium plated, as the nuts for steering...
Wheel mounting nuts and bolts
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:30:55 -0500
I need one genuine Vanagon stock alloy wheel mounting bolt and two nuts. I've tried the aftermarket one's and found they didn...
Re: ? lug nuts for stock alloy rims: where to find?
Historical mailing list - JordanVw
Sat, 28 Mar 1998 08:41:44 EST
...ORG writes: << Is there an alternative to the stock lug lug nuts for the late model Vanagon alloy rims available. I just called my...
Sorry to interrupt the Fraud War, but...Exhaust nuts and bolts...
Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
Thu, 31 May 2001 14:02:21 -0500
...Does anyone know the size of the nuts and bolts needed for the following connections...? Collector pipes to Y-fitting Y-fitting to J...
Re: $58 vanagon lugnuts with locks vs $179 VW lugnuts-bolts
Historical mailing list
Wed, 21 Nov 2001 12:42:20 EST
...I haven't seen them for the nuts, but I am sure that they are available too, if I call my supplier. Do you...
Lug nuts and bolts
Historical mailing list - rea
Mon, 13 Sep 2004 14:44:33 -0400
I recently acquired a set of Carat alloy wheels less the lug nuts and bolts needed to install them on my Westy. The local...
Re: exhaust nuts & bolts is 304, 308, 309, 316 or zinc plated etc
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:00:51 -0400
...is >out so >3XX or zinc plated ?? I'd recommend copper nuts. A quick google give this as a potential source (check the size...
Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:54:07 -0500
...nuts in steering linkage and rack > Unless specifically designed for the purpose such as a Grade C prevailing > Torque locknut, nuts should never be...
Re: Removing Luggage Rack Pop Rivets
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sat, 12 Oct 2002 16:18:49 -0400
...I plan to locktite on the nuts since on since you cannot reach the nuts after the carrier is back on the roof - and...
Re: nuts and bolts to use on exhaust
Historical mailing list - John C...
Fri, 2 Dec 2011 08:11:55 -0800
...Never had a problem with exhaust > nuts again. The only problem I see is getting a brass nut in metric, but > I'm sure...
Re: Longer studs for S A alloys?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 13:37:21 -0700
...their cone shaped lug nuts reach down further into the wheel, and grabs a few more threads that way, thus they get away with...
Re: 86 Vanagon wheel question
Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 17:39:16 +0000
...nuts for the steel as I believe the alloy nuts are different and may cause a problem, but I have used the alloy nuts...
Subject: Frozen axle nuts
Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
Mon, 16 Nov 1998 08:35:36 -0500
...Frozen axle nuts If your axle nuts are frozen so that even with a 10ft breaker bar all you do is snap socket wrentches...
~ alloy wheel question~
Historical mailing list - Joe Friedrichs
Fri, 11 Dec 1998 13:21:27 -0500
...My question is, as I understand it I need special lug nuts for f&r (due to their different depths) are special bolts necessary...
Re: removing luggage rack?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 14 Jul 1999 19:00:00 -0400
...four >nuts that hold the aft section of the roof rack on (like Bentley says)? You >mean they didn't weld those nuts in...
Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 13:21:55 -0500
...For the lug nuts themselves, I usually wire wheel them clean, dump them in degreaser for an hour or so , and then liberally apply...
Re: Best lubricant for Westy Spinny Seats?
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Wed, 7 Jun 2006 02:22:14 -0400
...So, how much torque to put on those self-locking nuts? Just enough and no more! As the nuts are self-locking, error on...
Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:01:47 -0600
...It has worked on rusted, rounded exhaust nuts for me. I have been able to chisel and grind the waste nut away and rechase...