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• Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:06:41 -0700
  ...but for the nuts and bolts ....tighten them very firmly by hand. always use copper anti-seize compound ( or aluminum, but copper is better...
• Re: Flywheel problems!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 9:45:33 EST
  ...Does your flywheel have five bolts or one large gland nut? Have you noticed any big bearing knock? Checking the flywheel end play is...
• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:02:09 -0500
  ...There is a guy on Samba selling hybrid >nuts >needed to properly match the diameter of the smaller ball with the >larger diameter lug...
• Re: Major Oil Leak!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:35:06 -0500
  ...You will notice on the oil cooler unit a large, thin nut that holds the oil cooler into place. Tighten that nut a bit...
• Re: Intro!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Thu, 13 May 1999 11:45:28 GMT
  ...If the PCD is 2mm larger, the nuts will not be sitting squarely in the taper and there will be a greatly reduced surface...
• Help Needed Understanding Wiring in Aux Battery Box
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:00:53 -0700
  In the process of going to a larger aux battery (under the rear seat) I'm also planning on going to a Surepower 1315...
• Re: Needed - EV Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 06:49:49 -0800
  ...The EV sounds more like a diesel filter with a nut on the end. Again, if a diesel filter, or some other type would...
• Re: replacing antenna ??
  Historical mailing list - Tim and Kaylyn
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 09:16:56 -0700
  I bought mine thru gowesty.com $9.95 and it works great!! The only thing is the rubber boot footprint isn't as large...
• Re: snapped off cv/axle bolts in rear axle hub shaft
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 28 May 1999 02:30:16 -0400
  ...If it IS tight, then I would remove the half-shaft (probably out already?) then remove the large outer axle nut, and push the...
• Re: Tachless Vanagons (1984)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 23:59:52 +1200
  >Were the Germans just really big into clocks in 1984? Because my vanagon >has a large clock in place of something useful, like the...
• Re: Westy vs. Vanagon body strength?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:19:02 +1200
  ...Vanagon body? >It occurred to me that if you cut a large hole in the ceiling of a >Vanagon and pop a bed and...
• Re: Rocker arm question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:01:37 -0700
  ...2.1 The visual differences are that the adjuster screws/nuts are different (larger on the 2.1). If there's a difference in...
• Re: 88 GL Oil Cooler Removal - Internal Wrench Size
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 16:50:04 -0600
  ...a large easy out with the factory > nut spun upstream of the easy out in case threads were slightly burred, > the nut would re...
• Re: Bilsteins 2 different types?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Tromp
  Sat, 15 May 2004 13:38:48 +0000
  ...had larger piston rod/shaft diameter, AND > instead of a standard nut at the end of the shaft, > they have a hex nut that...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:28:43 -0700
  ...Got the large breaker bar and socket and cheater pipe to get it tight ? They belong on there super tight.. Holy cow.. 369 ft...
• Re: Replacing cat and muffler.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:49:42 -0600
  ...The muffler (Made in South Africa) is attached > with 2 large clamps, one of which is attached to an exhaust pipe. > In replacing the...
• Re: still lokking for some factory alloys
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 14:27:50 EDT
  ...the > picture, in that they have the larger, flatter center cap that covers > the lug nuts too. I just noticed that the pic on...
• Re: Ramona Rests
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 11:11:17 -0300
  ...generator without dropping the engine, you need a large wrench/socket to get onto the nut that's nearest the fire wall/gas tank...
• Re: still lokking for some factory alloys
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 14:15:01 -0400
  ...the picture, in that they have the larger, flatter center cap that covers the lug nuts too. I just noticed that the pic on...
• Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 15:35:29 -0700
  ...hole. (to sneak nut behind) >> >> Thoughts on how best to fasten these parts would be appreciated. >> >> Toggle bolt? Concrete anchor? >> >> Large sheet metal screws...
• FW: Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - AJordans
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 06:50:23 -0400
  ...I've removed the small nut at hub >of > > the wiper arm per Bentley, but it seems solidly in place. Does the 2nd > > larger...
• Re: Pressing control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:26:06 -0400
  ...Is this something that can be done with a large vise or some allthread with nuts and washers, or do I need to send...
• Re: Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 22:27:20 -0500
  ...nuts/bolts along the rear edge of the rack (have to pop the top to access) as well as a number of large headed...
• Re: Ball joints and steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:41:42 -0500
  ...nut, then place a bottle jack under the stud. Jack it up slightly, then whack the arm close to the end with a large...
• Re: main bearing torque
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 21:42:53 -0700
  ...a 2.1 waterboxer(the 4 cap > > nuts inside the water jacket, and the two nuts on the outside?) The manual > > that I have...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 06:51:17 -0500
  ...Have yet to size up wheel on the rear yet, the wheels came with new bolts and nuts. Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD...
• 1985 1.9l Gas Vanagon - 4 questions
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:12:01 -0400
  ...use the "360/my weight" theory to re-tighten the large rear axle nuts... Should I now have someone with a industrial torque wrench...
• Re: coolant bath
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:21:51 EDT
  ...take the oil filter off and remove the nut on the threaded shaft. then take a large ez out and use it to remove...
• Re: Craftsperson Tools
  Historical mailing list - Tim Burnett
  Fri, 3 Feb 1995 17:03:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...On the box wrenches the 17mm and 19mm come in handy also the big one to turn the crankshaft nut (21mm??) when adjusting points...
• Re: FW: Brazilian wheels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 22:54:50 +1200
  >Mangels is a large wheel manufacturer in Brazil, and I doubt that they would >sell directly unless it is an enormous order (thousands of...
• Two sets of 15 x 6.0 steels wheels left in stock!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 13:10:24 -0700
  ...The wheels are German TuV approved for 900kg, included with the wheels are new nuts / bolts as the taper is slightly different than that...
• Re: Radius Rod (strut) Newbs: Clean First!
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 18:55:31 -0400
  ...combine that lock nut with thread crud and a long wrench, it felt >> like it might snap! >> >> Cleaning the large portion of threads is...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: manual transmission plug
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nadeau
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 11:28:53 -0700
  ...KD tools has a large allen wrench that > >sells for 7 dollars. Requires cutting to fit in the vanagon. > >If your plug is not...
• Re: 46mm Socket = 1 13/16" SAE
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 12:36:10 -0700
  Folks, I'd like to recommend you get these larger size tools in a 1/2" drive; 3/8" will shear off under such...
• Re: Correct hub caps
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Tue, 31 May 2005 22:22:40 -0500
  ...Later they went to the large disc with >>>vents on. Mike, Our '85 GL (built in 09/84) came with full wheel covers made...
• Re: Memory refresh request, trans drain/fill plug size
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 15 May 2017 09:05:38 -0700
  ...Some versions are hollow and have a large hex head nut end. You could drill the center of the hex out and still have...
• Re: Freeware to reduce image file sizes for my Vanagon website?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 13:09:50 +1300
  ...no extra detail, unlike larger images. It's a problem I'm facing with my images taken for a possible future website on vans...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 09:22:18 -0600
  ...sleeve material so you use the nut to pull the shaft into > the new bearings. A large drift punch and hammer will get the...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:02:28 -0500
  ...Can anybody provide an overview of the replacment? Are any special tools needed, welding, etc.? David, First, soak the large nut on the ends...
• Re: Road Story to share
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:08:51 -0400
  ...I suspect the nut was not tightened sufficiently at that time and this is the result. I took it to a shop yesterday and...
• Re: What size is the axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 08:02:12 -0800
  ...In the larger sockets, the difference from metric to standard is negligible, so it works. Sears sells this socket in 3/4" drive. > > If...
• My writeup on removing and replacing the 2.1l Vanagon water pump
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 6 Aug 2013 18:30:57 -0400
  ...If you pull the hose that goes from the coolant tank to the black metal pipe (large) that attaches to the water pump that...
• Re: Hex Wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 25 Dec 1999 12:43:54 -0700
  ...Of course, > both smaller and larger are needed, but these cover 90% of all hex-bolts and > -nuts on our cars, I am sure...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 00:02:52 +1300
  ...Vans may be relatively aerodynamic, but they still have a large frontal area, which means that they still have to push all that air...
• 1.9L case half ?? loctite 515 sealant
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 23:08:20 -0500
  ...3) case half nuts and cap nuts. for in the water area use the kits goo since it is exposed to water and oil...
• Re: small car VW engine conversion-- Minivans
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 10:45:50 +1300
  ...luv them vanagoons. > >p >This is a new idea, and one largely confined to North America. In >Europe and Japan, people think of a...
• Re: Mystery Metal fastener...
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 15 May 1999 02:40:57 -0700
  Those mystery rubber nuts are called well nuts. We use them installing thigh braces in roto molded plastic kayaks and they also attach the...
• Re: Big bore diesels in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 20:03:24 +1200
  ...Go for fewer (larger) cylinders (more torque). A 4liter diesel six will have more grunt than a 4liter V8. Then watch your trans spread...
• The Seven Step Method for removing pilot bearings
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 21:31:46 -0500
  ...Follow with a washer and hex nut. 6. Gently tighten the hex nut. The carriage bolt head, and consequently the pilot bearing, will be...
• Re: Front wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 17:50:46 -0700
  ...The old races can be easily removed after seating the new ones, since the 'shoulder' of the old race creates a large 'ledge' to...
• Re: '91 Westy Manual Transmission Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 21:57:07 -0500
  ...oil? Upon my brief inspection today, > I saw a rather large hex nut (looked like an oversize set-screw, maybe > 1" diameter), which would...
• Re: Syncro gas tank in a 2WD?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 14 May 2003 20:58:20 +1200
  ...Take a large blob of really hot plastic of suitable type (one of them gasproof shatterproof polyethenoids), place it in a suitable position under...
• Re: Crazy idea?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 08:37:23 -0700
  I'm currently looking at swapping a Jetta Mk4 cluster into my T3, in large part because I want to use a VSS and...
• Re: Engine rebuilding resources
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 20:22:26 -0500
  ...A nut was >large enough to not fit through the pin, but small enough to fit through the >rear side pin retaining clip. I...
• Re: Help with stripped threads
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Oct 1996 19:23:19 -0400
  ...Brian. >> The outside diameter of the case savers is larger than that of a Heli-Coil. There is not that much extra room. I...
• Re: resealing heads: two tubes of stuff in the gasket kit??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 17:26:48 -0500
  ...ONLY put the yellow stuff on where the nut mates with the head. Don't get any inside or on the threads or you...
• Re: [vanagon] Rear wheel axle nut torque
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 15:56:26 -0400
  ...or adapter to torque the rear >axle nut. Bentley requires 369 ft lb and the largest wrench I can find >goes to 250 ft...
• Re: Syncro air filter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 19:17:54 -0500
  ...It has a larger paper surface area and metal top and bottom, and is capable of filtering out smaller particles. Yes, this is the...
• Re: Machining wheels. Safe?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 06:57:14 -0700
  ...Second, the center bore > is big > enough even for the 2wd vans, which take an even > larger center > bore than the syncro. Third the...
• Re: Alternator wiring help.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 02:33:15 -0700
  ...attaches to the large stud with the other 2 > reds - now 3 reds are attached to the larger stud and nut. Is this > correct...