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• Re: Removing Wbx Engine Case Studs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:41:47 -0500
  ...Mike Mike Collum wrote: > Doug Noganav wrote: >> Anybody on here have any experience removing the head and case studs >> from a water boxer case...
• Re: Water tank level system
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 22 May 2016 12:26:39 -0700
  You have the stud sensor type level indicator? I've found that cleaning the connections to the studs, and cleaning the studs themselves (inside...
• New slippers
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 19:12:23 +0100
  ...The studs on my Syncro are way too short, not only rear but front too. I need longer studs all the way round. Where...
• Re: Alternator mount ??
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 08:13:19 -0400
  ...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: disaster
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 16:51:15 -0700
  ...I may pay him to get the two broken studs out. I could even give him a beer to help me carry it over...
• Re: Are there any Studs in the House?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 06:47:53 EST
  Most of the people that have went with longer studs have found one the length they wanted and then they took thier rear hubs...
• Re: reFUSES to move
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 2003 14:07:29 EDT
  ...What little forcing I mustered caused the rotating cover to hit the > the top part hooks over two studs. push it upwards so it...
• Re: studding my Hakkapeliitas?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 22:20:51 -0700
  ...studding my Hakkapeliitas? > > I'm wondering... > my Hakkapeliitas have holes for studs. How do I stud these tires? At a reputable tire shop like...
• Re: Part number confirmation needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:19:56 -0800
  ...Mark Ben Cichowski wrote: > Hi there, could anyone confirm some part numbers for me? These are for the lower studs that connect the clutch...
• Re: Michelin Agilis not a snow tire
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 12:42:55 -0800
  ...Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR Stuart wrote: > It is my understanding that the provision for studs has to be > designed/molded into the tire...
• Re: I think I'm going to scream!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Sep 1996 15:35:37 -0700
  ...I see that Justin had to wait 2 weeks for studs, I keep in stock 2 full sets of these studs. That's one...
• Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 22:34:36 -0500
  ...The studs are a really tight fit and they are a grade 10.9 stud which makes them hard to drill. You will probably...
• Re: Anyone running - Audi 5000 quatro turbo 6-spoke rims (ET-45)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:43:38 -0500
  ...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: Exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:27:42 -0400
  None of the bolts/ studs are very rusty. They all have 6 flat sides and the PO said the engine had been replaced 30K...
• Re: Optima Battery: where to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 12:59:22 -0700
  ...the > deep cycle version is the exact same as the yellowtop, > but it has wing nut terminal fasteners instead of the > typical studs. The...
• installing heads studs
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 05:39:52 -0800
  1982 air cooled Westy While removing the cylinder heads from my engine one of the cylinder head studs backed out of the block. There...
• Exhaust manifold to heads - Studs or Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 16:02:42 -0500
  Hi, There has been talk in the last few weeks about replacing steel with SS studs in the heads. (M8X30) I've been looking...
• Help!! Another broken alternator bracket
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 15:35:58 -0900
  ...Then the studs (brand new from VW) broke 1,000 miles later. The mechanic (reputable, recommended here) had drilled out the studs last time...
• Re: Head stud testing
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 11:13:19 -0700
  Dennis, You are the best there is in Vanagon World. "If the heads are loose, the studs are stretching" I did not understand this...
• Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:17:39 -0800
  Rocket: <<I hate cars that use bolts instead of having studs on the wheels," he said.<< You could always install some studs on those...
• WTB: two rear hubs w/ studs
  Historical mailing list - Sullivan, Michael
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 12:08:14 -0500
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• Re: removing rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:46:39 -0400
  I replaced the rear studs for longer ones, and didn't remove the hub at all. There's enough room between the rear brake...
• Re: JB Weld exhaust studs?...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Wed, 22 May 2002 22:15:46 EDT
  ...You can also buy stepped studs. One end is the next size larger and goes in the new hole. The other end is standard...
• Re: Head stud testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 14:52:25 -0400
  For broken head studs I weld a nut onto it so I can grab it with a wrench maybe an impact. Then using an...
• What is the correct stud size?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:24:25 -0400
  Hello Volks, What is the correct stud size for a 1985 WBX? I am affraid that the PO may have included some exhaust studs...
• Re: head post-mortem, and a question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 18:49:45 -0700
  You're right about the studs. As attractive as they sound, they will prevent you from replacing the head with the engine in place...
• FS: head studs
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:37:28 -0700
  Well, I bought a full set of eight used studs for the driver's side and I only ended up replacing two of them...
• )Cleaning head stud threads question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:43:53 -0400
  the head studs are 8mm x 1.25 mike
• Re: Learned something today.... (wheel studs)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 17:49:03 -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: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Mon, 19 May 2008 11:55:30 -0500
  ...exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks? > >Scott, > >You really ought to try Kroil!!! > >I maintain that the best thing to do with the replacement...
• Re: Water in the oil update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 09:45:55 -0400
  ...you should "chase" the threads on the studs and in the capnuts with a tap and die so the capnuts will spin down on...
• Cleaning head stud threads question
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:08:07 -0300
  It is widely recommended to clean up the threads on the head studs before putting the heads and cap nuts back on. So I...
• Re: Audi wheels
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 16:40:41 -0800
  ...If a spacer is used longer front studs will be needed. The rears will fit ok if the 2 small bolts holding the drum...
• Rear emblem
  Historical mailing list - C Snyder
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 13:16:45 -0400
  ...I know that they were suppose to put the little clamp thingies on the 3 studs but, they did not. I want to just...
• Re: rhein rims
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:46:19 -0700
  ...I did not order the longer studs for >> > the rear. Are these safe to drive with the shorter studs in the rear >> > or are...
• Re: Wheels for Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:41:54 -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: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:49:45 -0800
  in the case of nuts on studs, I just heat the nut with a oxy-acetylene torch until it's red hot - that usually...
• Re: Anti-seize [WAS Re: Water Pump Replacement]
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 09:23:41 -0500
  ...studs on the exhaust system or special steel heat treated high heat nuts with anti-seize compound on the threads of the studs. John...
• Re: newbster
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 08:46:51 -0700
  Just curious; why are you replacing the head studs in the first place? Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: Jay & Kim Schmidt To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Help!! Another broken alternator bracket
  Historical mailing list - Les Yamashita
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 21:28:08 -0500
  ...Then the studs (brand new from VW) broke 1,000 miles later. The mechanic (reputable, recommended here) had drilled out the studs last time...
• Re: 84 GL Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 20:58:01 -0500
  ...Grade 10.9 studs with prevailing torque lock nuts and through hardened washers are needed here. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Peter Eaton <Peter_Eaton...
• Re: Wheel stud problem
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:57:05 -0800
  ...Vice grips, Cold > chisels, heat, drilling, blah-blah butcher-butcher > curse-curse. > > Can wheel studs be replaced without removing hub? > > I really don't...
• Re: Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 20 May 2016 12:12:32 -0700
  ...I can get to all but > two of the exhaust manifold studs with box wrenches, but the two in the > central cylinders I can...
• Re: Studs & lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:18:45 -0700
  ...Studs & lug nuts > > Hi Folks, > > I recently purchased a set of use Hankook's mounted on Vanagon alloys that > I > believe came off a...
• Re: Pdx Machine Shop Recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:58:35 -0800
  Indeed, I have 15mm spacers and longer 14mm bolts & studs with appropriate lugs, on their way. As far as I know Vanagons use their...
• Re: studs for alloys - removal and installation
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 12:28:33 EST
  ...factory alloys you dont need to touch the rear drum/hub/studs or anything. they simply bolt right on. youll need the alloy lugs...
• Re: Head stud testing
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 15:12:30 -0400
  ...Head stud testing > > Dennis, > > You are the best there is in Vanagon World. > > "If the heads are loose, the studs are stretching" I did...
• Re: Head stud testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 10:19:37 -0400
  ...Due to the different materials in the case, heads, cylinders and the studs themselves thermal expansion becomes the real problem. As designed, properly installed...
• Re: Raceware Head Studs (coolant again...)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 09:16:29 PDT
  > I do want to add a couple of things; > > I've seen many Waterboxer engines torn down, many are rusty inside, and > the studs...
• 84 GL Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Peter Eaton
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 14:28:14 -0500
  ...I notice the belt is squealing, so at lunchtime I check and find that the nuts are missing from the studs in the block...
• Removing a head stud
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 7 May 2003 08:24:48 -0700
  ...I've removed all the studs in the head *except* the two "outer" M8x38 studs that hold the intake runner to the head. I...
• FS: H&R wheel adapter/spacer
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Wed, 19 May 2004 12:42:31 -0500
  ...These are the DRA type, and use the 10mm studs. H&R #5055665, are 50mm thick and have the 66.5mm center hole. These...
• Re: Syncro fuel gauge sender??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 17:55:04 -0400
  The studs are actually welded to two half circle plates. Push the studs into the tank and the circle plates will come loose. It...
• Re: Mercedes Rim lug hole size
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:58:45 -0800
  ...2wd's typically have bolts in front and lugnuts over studs in the back. Syncros use lugnuts and studs front and back. If you...
• Re: Wheel stud supplier in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 14:41:50 -0800
  Why not just get the right studs from Bus Depot (or more expensively from the VW Dealer)? 211 501 627 A - 34.5mm (1...
• Re: Reinforced Snow Tires
  Historical mailing list - Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom)
  Wed, 6 Dec 95 18:36:42 EST
  ...tax, shipping ($10 per tire), and studs (9$ per tire) is $457. (and my Tire FLAP wanted $27 per tire for studs.) They're...
• Why won't my engine go in?
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 13:03:04 -0600
  It's an inline-4, has a KEP adapter plate on it, all 4 studs on the adapter line up with the holes on...
• Re: Exhaust manifold to heads - Studs or Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:01:08 -0600
  Sorry George. I meant Goff, not Goof. Typo. RC
• Re: VW recommends 205/65-15 or 225/60-16 tires
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:31:06 -0700
  ...I've already > drilled them out for 14mm bolt/studs. Not sure if I'll need spacers yet as > I haven't bought the...
• muffler bolts / 73 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 03 Sep 1995 14:53:55 -0800 (PST)
  ...anyone know if i can replace the muffler studs on a 73 bus ? had a hell of a time to get the nuts off...