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Re: 360ft-lbs torque? and Warning. . .
Historical mailing list - Gary E Thaxter
Sun, 14 Feb 1999 17:29:51 -0500
...I don't know why, (IS THE SHAFT TAPERED?) but I do know that it is necessary to tighten them proper or they will...
Re: inline 4 swap
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 18 May 2009 15:17:05 -0700
...Hole in FW may be tapered near end. I used a Dremel with proper metal cut off wheel. Took my time, kept wet rag...
Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 27 Apr 2016 14:47:35 +0000
...It's perhaps a half inch wide and is tapered a > bit, IIRC. > > Karl Wolz > Sent from my electronic umbilicus > > > On Apr 27, 2016...
Re: Wanted: Alloy Wheel Nuts
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Sat, 23 May 1998 08:18:11 8
...They have the tapered > seat that matches right up with the alloy wheel. Granted the seat does > not extend up as high as the...
Re: VW Alloy Wheels
Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
Tue, 4 Feb 1997 12:21:16 -0700 (MST)
...The alloy wheel also needs tapered lug bolts and nuts, not rounded. I'm not sure that this is absolutly necessary but that's...
Re: Heater hoses
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:36:14 -0800
...The rear heater uses a weird > tapered hose which connects to a 5/8x5/8x(something smaller) tee,so that has > to be dealt...
Re: charging aux battery: too much of a good thing?
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:17:04 -0400
...This quickly tapered down over a few minutes to a steady 25 amps. I wonder if maybe I have too much charging? .....I am...
Re: HELP: VW LT 4x4 differential bearings needed!
Historical mailing list - ****************************
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 18:58:36 -0500
...VW LT 4x4 differential bearings needed! David, Are these just standard tapered roller bearings? If so you can probably just read the fine print...
Re: Ball Joint removal.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:52 -0800
...This being one technique in expanding a > cone when manufacturing. > > Seems to me the same principal might apply to a tapered part on a...
Re: New Tires
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:33:04 -0700
...I'm sure you're running the correct tapered seat lug nuts and wheel bolts for these wheels. btw......another interesting C load rated...
Re: Need Alloy Lug Nuts/NAPA
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Tue, 18 Apr 2000 08:36:46 -0700
...They are really beefy and sell for around $1.50, however, the face-the part that seats to the rim is tapered at a...
Un-Sealing propane tank fittings...
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:46:42 -0500
...Any better ideas? >> > > > > I like Teflon tape on any tapered thread fittings myself, but the > tradesmen I > > know who spend their days winging together...
re: Bolt Extraction
Historical mailing list
Fri, 17 Nov 1995 17:30:52 -0600
...If it were something like a tapered pipe fitting, then it would be. How does this jive with others feelings/observations? If any of...
Re: Longer studs for S A alloys?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 13:37:21 -0700
...Using tapered cone open end lug nuts when I mount the wheels to >the van the studs stop 3 to 4 threads short of...
Rebuilding Vanagon Shifter
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 14 Jan 2005 07:13:05 -0500
...On the top is it tapered like this /--\ on the bottom it has a lip which is not tapered (like this l--l). While...
Re: Dash blower fan
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sun, 10 Dec 2017 10:09:18 -0800
...easy. > > Lubricate the backside of the windshield wiper mechanism. > > Replace the tapered tamper-proof bolts holding the steering column to the > frame with regular...
Re: Arm rest
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 08:40:38 -0700
...You need to drive that roll pin out, using the punch and hammer against the tapered end of the pin. Since the pin was...
Re: electric plug in engine block
Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:09:10 -0400
...oil pressure switches are tapered at the threads, and don't use a >> sealing washer. >> some are not tapered, and do use a sealing...
MORE new parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Vince P.
Sat, 3 Jun 2000 14:46:46 -0700
...1L Vanagon, PN 025 121 058E, Hose, $3 --This hose is tapered and is 15mm ID (22mm OD) at one end and 11.5mm...
Re: exaust removal woes
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:15:39 -0700
...Once the hole is drilled you can use a stud removing bit, similar to a drill bit but has a tapered shank made of...
Air Lift Results
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sat, 14 Oct 2000 20:49:15 -0500
...Reason one is that the springs are tapered, and if they were straight up and down, they would rub the spring and burst. Reason...
Re: How to remove adjustable armrests?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 14:52:10 -0600
...You need to drive that roll pin out, using the punch and hammer against the tapered end of the pin. Since the pin was...
syncro-front axle inner cv joint boot replacement
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:57:59 -0700
...is off -upper ball joint needs to be removed, not the tapered part, but just the 2 bolts holding it in upper control arm...
Re: unlimited Vanagon Syncro/Audi Quattro trans swap budget
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Tue, 24 Nov 1998 19:12:42 -0600
...There's a significant amount of logitudinal loading on those bearings, which is why they usually use double tapered roller bearings, which would probably...
Re: Stock Vanagon Rear Wheel Stud Size
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Sat, 25 Feb 2006 12:03:20 -0600
...used were being machined the "ball seat" was changed to a "tapered" seat to accept the bolts and nuts that the wheel shop had...
Re: Dash blower fan
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Sun, 10 Dec 2017 19:33:13 +0000
...Replace the tapered tamper-proof bolts holding the steering column to the frame with regular hex bolts to make your job easier next time...
Re: removing side window & saving seals
Historical mailing list - Peter Lackner
Sun, 17 Oct 2004 16:39:50 -0700
...removing side window & saving seals >>> >>> Actually there are regular glass tools for this- hardwood sticks >>> tapered >>> down like a carpenters pencil. Probably made by...
Re: plugged catalytic converter on 1.9 wbx
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Sun, 20 May 2007 23:42:47 -0500
...of the converter, there's often not any ceramic in the tapered part. Also, the ceramic usually doesn't come right out to the...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Tue, 2 Jun 2015 09:21:48 -0700
...Which is fair, as the bearings in the rear are not tapered like in the front of the Van. What one calls the squish...
Re: Kick Butt tool for removing stripped/ruined allen bolts from CV's.
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:27:01 -0400
...BZ, but sometimes our old enemy rust creates "tapered" nuts and bolt heads, with no standard size. I live in the land of salt...
Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Wed, 22 Jul 1998 17:55:38 -0500
...It's about coat hanger thick and shaped like a tapered U, about 2" long and the ends are turned 90 degrees for about...
Parts? &Clunks&Bolts
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 14 Dec 2013 10:07:22 -0700
Does anyone in this group know the Name &or PartNumber of what I am going to refer to as the Tapered/Split/Compressible/Bushing...
Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 May 2010 16:39:49 -0700
...Instead the sealing surface on the >>> plug >>> and the head are tapered like a flare fitting. >>> >>> All the VWs I've owned had the...
Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 29 May 2012 12:28:57 -0500
...than others? Please note that I am not talking about the tapered > stud that attaches to the spindle arm. > > Now a request for some...
Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Wed, 27 Apr 2016 10:52:46 -0400
...It's perhaps a half inch wide and is tapered a >> bit, IIRC. >> >> Karl Wolz >> Sent from my electronic umbilicus >> >> > On Apr 27, 2016...
Re: Montreal Junkyard
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 12 Aug 2004 08:52:25 -0700
...The mills pin has a tapered end which you now will gleefully place in the top end of the hole, withdrawing the bolt just...
Re: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 1 Aug 2007 13:54:06 EDT
...Fittings > are tapered and self sealing, but you put on teflon tape. > The whole thing is not a big deal, really. It is only...
Re: electric plug in engine block
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:45:49 -0700
...oil pressure switches are tapered at the threads, and don't use a >>> sealing washer. >>> some are not tapered, and do use a sealing...
Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
Historical mailing list - Roland
Sun, 2 May 2010 11:28:20 -0700
...So a question, does the Vanagon spark plug hole have a tapered or square seal at the top? Could this old "timesert" thing be...
Re: heater control lights
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:19:22 -0500
...most of the time.... > > > Gee, actually seeing the colors and the tapered graphics, back > > lit.....I > > > might get a little more fancy with my...
Re: tie rod boots on '91 campmobile
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 28 May 2011 10:55:58 -0700
...The center hole starts small on the boot but should expand with the tapered end as it is shoved down, rubber is pretty pliable...
Re: Wiper Position
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Sun, 16 Dec 2001 09:02:17 -0800
...and the insert is tapered and of the proper shape to allow this. When you tighten it down too hard, the insert deforms to...
Re: Shift linkage question 83 diesel
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 2 Oct 2014 09:52:47 -0600
...I am pretty sure it's >> not a split pin, but it is tapered? Is there anything in particular I >> should be doing to...
Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 30 May 2012 00:17:45 -0400
...than others? Please note that I am not talking about the tapered stud that attaches to the spindle arm. Now a request for some...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:24:35 -0500
...The threads on the switch and that adapter are not tapered and again, the sealing washer-gasket will do the job. Dennis -----Original Message...
Re: charging aux battery: too much of a good thing?
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:36:10 -0700
...This quickly tapered down over a few minutes to a steady 25 amps. I > wonder if maybe I have too much charging? > > .....I am...
Re: Heater hoses
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:08:32 -0800
...The rear heater uses a weird >> tapered hose which connects to a 5/8x5/8x(something smaller) tee,so that >> > has > >> to be dealt...
Re: repairing arm rest
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Tue, 1 Jun 2010 15:11:29 -0700
...sleeve from below then you can tap in the split pin, tapered end first of course if it should slip free by aligning the...
Re: lug nuts too tight
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 21:41:30 -0500
...The hex part broke off the inner tapered part that was corroded to the alloy wheel and the threads. Had to drill out the...
Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:22:53 -0700
...Unscrewed the drain plug, let it drop onto > > the screen on the used oil catcher, and sat back until the drool of oil > > tapered...
Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:24:21 -0400
...It's a larger tapered > part , > than the tie rod is, so you'd need a pretty wide/large pickle fork > for the > upper...
Re: dipstick tube on 2.1 wbx
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:58:20 -0400
...As I recall (mine acted up over a year ago), the tube is a tapered, tight- push-to-fit installation. I used a dab...
Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 26 May 2016 23:05:19 -0700
...There is a good chance those drums you have > are tapered. I have had bad luck with drums being the correct dimensions so > many...
Re: Heater knee bar cross beam
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:47:30 -0700
...I got two large tapered rubber plugs and drove them into these holes. Next is sealing off around the edges of the plastic inner...
Re: HELP! Separating e-brake cable from rear brake backing plate...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:23:07 -0500
...If they are tapered, the plate is the problem. The shoes should be shimmed at the bottom by removing the mounting pins. Usually 3mm...
Re: Dash blower fan
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 10 Dec 2017 13:25:03 -0500
...easy. >> >> Lubricate the backside of the windshield wiper mechanism. >> >> Replace the tapered tamper-proof bolts holding the steering column to the >> frame with regular...
Re: charging aux battery: too much of a good thing?
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:24:22 -0700
...This quickly > tapered down over a few minutes to a steady 25 amps. I wonder if maybe I > have too much charging? > > I have...
Re: Interior panel removal/81 transporter
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Tue, 29 Jun 1999 00:58:15 -0700
...into a modified sort of asparagus fork with two flat prongs tapered to fit under the edges of the fasteners. This allows them to...
Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:31:20 -0400
...And you're right, the big three-groove crank pulley is tapered, at > least on the engine I just looked at (random 2.1l...
Vanagon Air Filters, & Oil Changes (was: Just Say NO...)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 16 Aug 1998 23:20:52 EDT
...To aid in installing the new oil, I prefer a long (16") tapered funnel that I can stick right into the filler spout. These...