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• Re: Studs & lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:09:09 -0700
  ...Need help locating the appropriate size/length of studs and nuts for these wheels as the ones I use with the stock steelies aren...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - The Southards
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 21:39:42 -0500
  ...with conversion studs;..." > > Here is a paste from the web site: > > OEM Rubber Valve Cover Gasket Part #037103483C > Comes with studs to convert. For...
• 86 Syncro broken studs out!! New exhaust system on and it purrrrs!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Work
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 19:04:30 EDT
  ...I slowly hollowed out the old studs then I drilled them with a helper to get it as square as possible. Tapped them and...
• Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips? Have a complete 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 13:01:55 -0500
  ...Between doubled nutted and/or vicegrips ..they come > out pretty easily. > > I put red lock-tite on the new used studs going into the...
• Re: Front hub swap
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 27 May 2010 20:09:27 -0700
  ...Doesn't mean you can't put studs in your rotors. Screw in or press in. If you upgrade to SA style big brakes...
• Re: newbster
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 23:35:33 -0400
  ...Remove old studs, carefully drill out the remains if necessary. Then insert helicoils, new studs and your off. John in Middle GA ----- Original Message...
• Re: ALL GONE @ this time FS: longer wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 16:34:24 EDT
  All 200 of the longer studs are currently spoken for. Pmail me if you want some just in case there are any cancellations. Perhaps...
• studs/lugbolts for alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 10 May 2001 10:17:24 -0700
  ...i seem to recall that the studs/bolts used for the alloys are 14mm in diameter. is that correct? he'd like to get...
• FW: Re: cheap studs for the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 11:01:49 -0700
  ...cheap studs for the vanagon Well, my wife's interest will be peaked by the subject heading of this thread. :-) * Ron Salmon The Bus...
• Re: [Syncro] Longer studs for 15" Wheels*** Addendum to my reply
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 07:32:30 EST
  ...They need slightly longer studs. (No porn jokes please.) BenT Rotorsunddrums <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html">Vanagon Cafe</A>
• Re: HEADSTUD HORROR!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 22:51:20 -0500
  ...I don't see any rust on the studs at all. You are welcome to have them for free, as long as you pay...
• Help and advice requested on engine case bolts
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:00:28 -0700
  ...Has anyone had to deal with the studs coming out of the case? What is the possible remedy? Can you hellicoil the studs back...
• Head stud testing
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 08:16:48 -0400
  Dennis/List, I noticed that you have mentioned testing head studs a couple times on the list recently. I have an engine with a...
• Re: removing studs from new heads
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 1 May 2012 19:11:51 -0700
  ...removing studs from new heads Date: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 10:16 PM I am currently out of the office until May 28 2012...
• Rear Studs
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:42:40 -0800
  There was a list member selling rear studs, but can't remember who it was now? I'm looking for some 65 mm if...
• hanging head
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Wed, 9 May 2001 14:42:58 -0700
  ...Now, though, the right head is hanging at the end of one of the block studs (one of the middle lower studs)--I can...
• Re: 1.9 alternator bracket
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:02:16 -0700
  ...They sure didn't plan for those studs breaking off. Kinda narrow where the studs go in. 2. you made it home, which is...
• Re: 1.9 alternator bracket - BRACKET MOD
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:32:29 -0400
  ...I think the reason why so many 1.9L studs break is because that very bracket is missing. I came up with the idea...
• Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 09:33:56 EST
  ...The 8 mm head studs were constantly pulling from the case. VW came up with 10 mm studs and case savers: Bigger threads in...
• Re: Need the two lower studs that secure the transmission to the engine - No P# in ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:23:29 -0700
  I checked thats the right number and the right length for the std trany lower studs Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Old Volks Home" <oldvolkshome...
• Re: GoWesty longer rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:49:53 +0000
  ...Jeff ----- Original Message ----- > I'd advise not hammering the studs out nor pulling them in. Use a press. > You have to take off the...
• Re: Alternator mount ??
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 22:20:40 -0700
  ...It looks like the studs come off the engine, possibly the head? Rennie VolksDragon@earthlink.net Los Angeles 61 crew cab (911 conversion) 65...
• Re: VW recommends 205/65-15 or 225/60-16 tires
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:50:55 EDT
  ...I've already drilled them out for 14mm bolt/studs. Not sure if I'll need spacers yet as I haven't bought the...
• Re: Wheels for Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:33:18 -0800
  ...The challenge comes in making sure your studs are long enough. Front studs will be expensive to replace as you will likely have to...
• Re: Anyone running - Audi 5000 quatro turbo 6-spoke rims (ET-45)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:07:25 EST
  ...I also > spacered the rear, (because of the size of tires I wanted to run), which did indeed > require longer studs. The only studs...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 23:50:48 -0500
  Mr.Damon, Stainless studs with brass nuts will not corrode together. Stainless on stainless will in time lock together, as will stainless on steel...
• Re: Thinner head bolt washers?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 09:41:54 -0400
  On Sun, 5 Oct 2003, Felder wrote: > Yes, I am leaning toward studs. I could theoretically replace the one > bolt in question with a...
• Re: � � � Who sells exhaust m anifold studs?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 21:54:55 EDT
  ...I was thinking about trying to split the nuts off to avoid what will inevitably need to be done...replace the studs. g. 1984...
• studs for alloys - removal and installation
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 08:55:38 -0500
  ...better or easier way to do it? I'm assuming the studs from the donor could be used, but it would be simpler and...
• Re: Help and advice requested on engine case bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:15:22 -0400
  ...Has anyone had to deal with the studs coming out of the case? What is the possible remedy? Can you hellicoil the studs back...
• Re: removing engine studs: more questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 08:28:59 -0500
  ...The flame is to cold, and much to broad to pin point enough heat to budge the bolts, studs nuts, or the studs themselves...
• Learned something today.... (wheel studs)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 19:44:25 -0500
  ..... buy the part from VW (or other reputable vendor) Bought "EMPI 70-2810-0 WHL STUD, SET OF 5 CHINA" wheel studs from CPI...
• Alternator brackets! Why they break.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:22:52 -0400
  ...Get a big file before installing the studs. Where did you get the studs? Most studs are property class 5, (grade 5.8)or...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:26:02 -0800
  ...They are more likely broken off and you will need > to drill them out, restore the threads and replace the studs. > > They are studs...
• Re: 2.1 Engine Exhaust Stud/Bolt Questions?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:33:36 -0700
  My preference would be to have all studs. The advantage is it's always easy to heat a nut to remove it years later...
• Rocker Arm gaskets?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jul 1995 15:41:43 EDT
  ...I found four "O-Rings" that fit over the studs, but when I disassembled the head there were no gaskets between the studs and...
• Re: Exhaust stud question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 23:06:20 -0700
  ...Gave up on the studs that break. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of jhlauterbach Sent...
• Who sells exhaust manifold studs?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 22:24:28 EDT
  ...I saw some very rusted studs holding my exhaust pipes to the head and I think it would be wise to have some on...
• Re: exhaust header studs on heads
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:43:39 -0400
  ...I'm > concerned I'll encounter problems with the head studs though, they look > really rusty and the headers haven't been removed since...
• Re: Cylinder studs
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 21:01:28 -0600
  ...Cylinder studs >A couple of good hard taps should suffice,with a small to medium size hammer >and a drift, if you have one...
• Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:43:36 -0800
  ...Even worse the Bentley shows that there are supposed to be 2 studs that the bracket mounts on with 2 nuts! Hey, I got...
• RE: raceware vanagon head studs
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Dec 1995 13:38:56 PST
  ...I've bought a set of head studs from them for a VW Turbo Diesel and a VW 16V engine. I haven't installed...
• Re: exhaust header studs on heads
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 24 Oct 2016 23:08:32 -0700
  ...I'm > concerned I'll encounter problems with the head studs though, they look > really rusty and the headers haven't been removed since...
• head stud frustration
  Historical mailing list - Dyer Lytle
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 22:46:48 -0700
  ...I decided I should replace all the head studs since they can't be trusted. Removing the old head studs is proving to be...
• Re: 1.9 alternator bracket
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:38:38 -0700
  ...I'm > pulling the engine anyway to put in a Subie and would like to fix > these studs so I can sell the 1...
• Alternator stud rubber cap
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 May 2015 09:33:40 -0700
  ...I'm installing a new aux battery and it has 5/16" NC bolts as the pos and neg studs. I found that Blue...
• Re: Learned something today.... (wheel studs)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 18:04:39 -0800
  ...I have successfully used the longer rear Empi studs by that same part number several times. I still have some sets in the original...
• Re: chains
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 11:57:15 -0700
  ...I think I've needed chains at the same point with studs and no studs. So my approach is all weather tires, four splash...
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  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 15:36:25 -0700
  ...stud distance OC, studs mounted to Kennedy adaptor plate: > >> > >> https://photos.app.goo.gl/xHEc4x7kGZjkKXj63 > >> > >> Image showing level on studs, lining up with oil...
• Help with replacement exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:18:27 -0400
  ...Say I needed to get exhaust studs for a 1985 vanagon and the friendly flaps counter person had a pea brain that did not...
• Re: Removing head studs
  Historical mailing list - Cliff
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 13:15:37 -0600
  ...Removing head studs > AVP ( the engine rebuilder in Ca.) recommended to use an air impact > wrench without a socket on the end to beat...
• Re: Raceware Head Studs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 01:43:35 +0000
  > I have heard a lot about RACEWARE studs for the Wasserboxer heads. > Supposedly they have been able to stop the leaky head gasket syndrome...
• Re: Learned something today.... (wheel studs)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 22:02:17 -0800
  ...buy the part from VW (or other reputable vendor) > > Bought "EMPI 70-2810-0 WHL STUD, SET OF 5 CHINA" wheel > studs from CPI...
• Re: Anyone running - Audi 5000 quatro turbo 6-spoke rims (ET-45)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 06:15:50 -0800
  ...I also spacered the rear, (because of the size of tires I wanted to run), which did indeed require longer studs. The only studs...
• Re: HELP--need torque specs for raceware studs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 1 May 2010 19:28:11 -0500
  ...Jim Felder wrote... >> >> I need the torque progression for diesel vanagon raceware studs. > > Why not go direct? > > raceware@comcast.net > +1(734)947-9499 >
• Head studs: how to get'm out???
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 12:18:15 -0600
  Some of you out there advised me to replace the pitted head studs on my '84 - how the H#!L do you get them...
• Re: 16 inch wheel inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 15:36:43 +1300
  ...However, IIRC Jetta's, Golfs, >GTIs, and New Beetles have a 5x100mm bolt pattern. > >The Mercedes rims use 12mm lugbolts/studs. Our beloved Vanagons...
• Re: Audi 5000T wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 11:13:51 EDT
  ...use audi lugbolts up front, longer studs on rear (porsche 911 studs or the like) use thin spacer up front. chris [text/html]
• Re: Hints re tail pipe removal
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Mon, 24 May 2004 20:38:00 -0400
  ...tailpipe to the muffler flange and worked the studs out after, or drill the studs out. I've never been able to get all...
• Re: another speedometer cable question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:48:52 -0400
  First, one way to repair the mounts for the speedometer is to epoxy studs (screws with the heads cut off maybe) into the housing...