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Re: Luggage Rack Removal ?
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Wed, 8 May 2002 09:27:10 -0400
...You have to stick your arm inside the headliner to get at the >backside of the bolt where the nut is (if I recall...
Re: Rear wheel studs
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:47:42 -0500
...I know you can do it one at a time, and pull them >> into >> >>> place by cranking down on a lug nut, but thats...
Re: I can name this sound in...
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:41:45 -0500
Have you checked your lug nuts? If not that, it could definitely be a rear break shoe flopping. New shoes and drums will fix...
Re: OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:20:26 -0700
...OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque > "But there's a sticker on the bottom edge of the rear hatch that > says not to lubricate...
Subject: Re: Mercedes wheel lug nuts
Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:01:44 -0700
...Mercedes wheel lug nuts What worked for me was to take the wheels to a local machine shop (Albuquerque)that repairs and straightens wheels...
Re: how do I unsubscribe??
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Jan 1999 09:37:27 -0500
...What is the exact way to remove my lug nuts? Will the list administrator remove them for me? This guy received instruction when he...
Re: lugs and studs for alloy
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Fri, 2 Aug 2002 20:43:42 -0400
...lugs and studs for alloy > > Who carrys the longer lugs and studs (or is it just longer lugs and nuts?) for > vanagon alloys? > > > -- > Harmon...
Re: lug wrench- was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:50:55 -0600
...Alloy wheels > > & steel nuts seem to glue themselves together & if the flat happens > > on rain or snow filled night the lug nuts will for...
Re: lug nuts torque-
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:58:27 -0700
Hey Dave, stock Vanagon fitment is nuts on studs in the rear and lug bolts in the front just like a Beetle or Split...
Re: Question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:22:02 -0500
...I know for many "bolts" there are "standard" torques, but I wouldn't think that would apply to lug bolts/nuts. Those values are...
Re: anti-seize
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:05:24 -0700
...anti-seize Quik question can�I or should I use anti-seize on lug nuts? � Eric
Re: lug nuts torque-
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:47:17 -0700
...lug nuts torque- > > > Hey Dave, stock Vanagon fitment is nuts on studs in the rear and lug bolts >> in the front just like a...
Re: Luggage Rack Cleats
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 26 Sep 2002 14:47:35 -0600
Funny thing...I just replaced the rubber moulding/gasget around the bottom of the fiberglass luggage carier....and am not certain how many of...
Re: Lug nut lubrication or not?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:08:23 +1200
...book? Probably just the manufacturer protecting itself from litigation-crazy folk who don't know how to do up lugnuts, set the handbrake etc.
Re: Alloy question, was Re: Carat/Wolfsburg Alloy Wheel Studs and Nuts For Sale
Historical mailing list
Sun, 1 Oct 2000 01:38:38 EDT
...just get the carat lug nuts
Re: Front coolant hose and alloy wheels (mounting bigger spare in carrier)
Historical mailing list - John Runberg
Wed, 20 Apr 2005 12:51:39 -0400
...already have a set of steel nuts stashed in the van... john >> you can use the alloy lugs to mount steel wheels..� just not...
need rear wheel stud and lug nut.
Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
Sun, 19 Aug 2001 13:56:28 -0400
Hello gang, Would anyone have a spare rear wheel stud and lug nut that would be easy to drop in a padded envelope and...
Re: CVjoints or???
Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
Sat, 3 Oct 1998 23:30:54 -0230
There's a small chance it's just loose lug nuts. Actually had this happen to me a couple of times. Can be very...
for sale: Vanagon Carat alloy wheels
Historical mailing list
Sun, 14 Mar 1999 18:41:05 EST
...vanagon carat 14" alloy wheels..nice shape..have all lug nuts/bolts and center caps. $500 obo fit ALL vanagons. chris allentown, pa
Re: [Syncro] MB wheels on a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - P&J Lander
Sun, 23 Apr 2000 19:52:36 +1000
VW lug nuts do not seat properly in a MB wheel. VW has a 14mm ball taper and the MB has a 12mm ball...
Re: Bus wheels on a vanagon?
Historical mailing list - H R
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 12:50:01 -0800
...BUT if your vanagon has the alloy wheels, you have to get the lug nuts with the ball shaped seating surfaces. The lug nuts...
Re: 90 Multivan spare tire - compatibility question
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Thu, 2 Mar 2000 14:28:52 -0800
...You can see the difference when you compare the different lug bolts and nuts. What I am saying is, go back to the junk...
Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
Historical mailing list - MC
Fri, 6 Aug 2004 15:55:58 -0700
...I use small amount of oil in all wheel lug nuts on all vehicles I've ever owned. Never have a problem. Always hand...
Re: lug nut torque?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sat, 16 Jul 2005 09:23:59 EDT
...If you are planning to use anti-seize on your lug nuts, consult the manufacturer of the anti-seize to find out how much...
Re: speaking of flat tires. . .
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 15:34:52 -0800
...bar popping those lug nuts loose! Jeff Palmer wrote: > > However, when trying to change the wheels myself, the lug nuts > were simply immovable. I...
Re: 16" Wheels?
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Tue, 22 Jul 2003 06:19:20 -0700
...This allowed me to use 14mm conical seat lug nuts which are available at any FLAPS. I installed stud kits on the front rotors...
about wheelsize--what is the lug nut pattern/size for 84 vanagon
Historical mailing list - gary goldey
Sun, 25 Dec 2005 07:44:42 -0800
...Cragar set of composite rims would look on my 84 5 lug "14 vanagon----I have seen those little plastic devices used at tire...
Hubcaps keep your wheel from falling off
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 24 Feb 1999 15:38:35 -0500
...I jacked it up and looked at the lugs. No lug nuts, of course, and the threads were in poor shape. I borrowed a...
Factory Alloy Wheels
Historical mailing list
Thu, 06 Feb 1997 14:39:12 EST
...But, because I found them at a local savage yard the lug nuts and bolts had already been lost. At an initial investment of...
Re: Product review: folding lug wrench
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 12 Mar 2003 10:25:36 -0500
...Here in the rust belt, the lug nuts require a person standing on one side, while another person pull up on the other, to...
FS: Set of nearly new Michelin XC LT4 LT195/75/14 on Carat Alloy wheels near SF
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 17 Feb 2004 00:17:51 EST
...Comes with three centercaps and 10 factory lugnuts and 10 lugbolts. Syncro require all nuts. Shipping available at your expense or pick-up near...
Re: Restoring Vanagon Emblems
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:06:48 -0400
...It doesn't hold up very long on lug nuts. BTDT Larry A. > >
Re: 84 Vanagon shift lever thread size??
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Thu, 19 Jun 2003 09:52:06 EDT
Yep, the shift lever and knob are 14mm, same size and pitch as the lugs & nuts. Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box...
Re: lug nuts torque-
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:33:48 -0700
...lug nuts torque- >>> >>> >>> Hey Dave, stock Vanagon fitment is nuts on studs in the rear and lug >>> bolts >>> >>>> in the front just like a...
rear wheel nuts for alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Thu, 10 Apr 2003 19:48:27 -0400
...use this size and style? I found front lug bolts easily enough, but the nuts for the rear seem to be more elusive. Thanks...
Re: lug nut torque?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 11 Jul 2005 03:08:09 EDT
In a message dated 7/11/05 1:46:30 AM, dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET writes: << 4-way lug wrenches are not the best tool...
Re: Longer studs for rear wheels,
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:26:56 EST
...It has the alloy nuts on there.>> Kevin, Look at the lugholes to see of they are ballseat or conical seat. The stud do...
Re: anti theft for hubcaps?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 29 Oct 2003 21:43:13 -0500
...As a side benefit, that tight fit keeps your lug nuts clean! Seriously...the lug nuts on my '75 bus were pristine. The ones...
Need Alloy wheels bolts
Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
Thu, 15 Feb 2001 18:44:39 -0500
Anyone has for sale 10 bolts and 2 lug nuts that fit the allowy wheels for the Vanagons. These are shaped different from the...
Re: Alloy rim question
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Sun, 2 Jun 2002 14:18:12 -0500
www.gowesty.com has aftermarket lug bolts for $2.95 each and nuts for $1.95. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at...
Re: Just bought some Mercedes wheels...
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 19 Apr 2015 18:25:13 -0500
...Drill out the lug openings to fit Vanagon lug nuts, get proper balls seat nuts, mount and measure. My guess spacers of about 7mm...
Alloys for sale
Historical mailing list - garth woolstenhulme
Wed, 15 Oct 1997 21:27:33 -0700
...I am selling 4 brand new VW 'Carat' alloys, no lug nuts/bolts nor center caps. I have to sell these so I can...
WTB 15" South Africa rims
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Fri, 9 Dec 2005 11:55:16 -0600
...The lug nut holes are not really big enough and the lug nuts don't go on far enough. But I'd really like...
Re: lug nuts torque-
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:25:40 -0500
...lbs was for lug nuts, and that the torque for lug bolts might differ (but it didn't specify what it should be). Do...
The Return of the Lug Nut
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:06:59 -0800
...the earlier thread on the life expectancy of lug nuts, damage to same, etc; I got new tires for the beast for Xmas (more...
Stuck, corroded,rusted,rounded,nuts
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:38:33 -0600
...all you would have to do is heat up that little lug nut cherry red, put a vice grips on it, and lo and...
Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 17 Dec 2005 07:09:26 -0500
...Dennis's point was that with anti seize the nuts require less torque. If you use anti seize and torque the nuts to the...
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...
Clear out time ...
Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
Fri, 30 Mar 2001 22:01:44 -0500
...Jack & Lug nut wrench Instrument Panel Cover Brown Headrest Best offer by Sunday ..then I'll ebay or dump them...
Re: Product review: folding lug wrench / It's Wonderful!!!
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Tue, 11 Mar 2003 11:06:09 -0800
That's right, David, the lug is snug as a VW bug in a rug. I guess Mr. von Wiener or his customer has...
Re: miserable wal-mart. had a lug nut perma-stuck to the lug..
Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 11:33:39 -0500
I watched a tire installer cross thread two of my front lugs and I made the store manager make a note on my receipt...
Lug torque? How about zero?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sun, 24 Dec 2006 13:11:39 -0800
...His lug nuts fall though the grill of the drainage system. Now he does not know what to do. One of the guys that...
Re: Question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:28:43 -0700
...The flange should be a very smooth and 'no slop' fit onto the stub axle. ( does anyone really take the wheel lug nuts to...
Re: speaking of flat tires. . .
Historical mailing list - John P
Fri, 3 Nov 2000 01:57:58 -0000
How do you get the remnants of the lug nuts out once you have snapped them off?? Yes you are right on, this gets...
Re: speaking of flat tires. . .
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 08:15:16 -0800
> However, when trying to change the wheels myself, the lug nuts > were simply immovable. I can imagine getting stuck in the > middle of winter...
Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 7 Jan 2013 13:33:29 -0800
...but for 2 bucks a bolt or nut, sure can't complain. and I do have to make sure I have a lug wrench...
Re: Lugs & Center Caps for factory alloys?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:33:14 -0700
...Iv'e gotten the lug nuts and bolts at the dealer .....the front 2WD bolts are like 9 bucks each or something like that...
Re: miserable wal-mart. had a lug nut perma-stuck to the lug..
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 11:02:18 -0700
...else..... -matthew > > The idiots at Wal-Mart not only overtightened the nuts but must have > > cross > > treaded the one you stripped out the stud...
Re: Shocks
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Thu, 4 Dec 2003 17:37:21 -0800
...Only good thing about the VW wrench is it's so bad it can't round your wheel nuts/bolt heads. Mike On 12...
removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:46:53 -0500
The only thing I haven't tried is a small propane torch on the nut of the rears and the wheel/hub of the...