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Re: Power & MPG Summer/Winter Rod bolts
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:10:27 -0500
All critical high strength fasteners work by being stretched or what they are clamping going into compression. The different designs determine how much to...
Re: Tiico: Harmonic balancing pulley
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 25 Apr 2002 06:47:09 -0400
...That joint depends on proper metal-to-metal clamping for its strength...VW had to increase the torque spec (and hence use a stronger...
Re: Thinner head bolt washers?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Mon, 6 Oct 2003 09:41:54 -0400
...The bolts are stretch-type, the studs are not. (Part of the point of them is that they're reusable.) I think this would...
Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 17 Dec 2005 03:03:22 -0800
...Folks have been > reusing rod bolts and head bolts for years when many were designed to be > single use. Most folks reuse "locknuts" even...
Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 21:22:19 -0800
...Folks have been reusing rod bolts and head bolts for years when many were designed to be single use. Most folks reuse "locknuts" even...
warm up and coolant pressure on head gasket seals
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 08:15:58 -0800
Mark, I am not sure about your conclusion about clamping pressure. Seems to me that the head bolts are shorter when it is cold...
Re: Lug nut madness
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 26 Jul 2002 00:19:36 -0400
...In addition, the clamping force will change as the nuts or bolts are reused. ~70% of the forces applied to a nut are carried...
Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 27 May 2011 19:57:51 -0400
...Well, for regular bolts/screws, with experience one does develop a "mechanic's feel," where you can feel when the bolt starts to stretch...
Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
Tue, 3 Mar 1998 12:00:14 EST
The down side to using bolts instead of studs is the wear it puts on the case. With studs you put it in the...
Removing Rear Heater
Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:46:41 -0700
...I had planned on just putting bolts in the hoses and clamping then off where they attach to the rear heater, but upon inspection...
Re: List vendor request..
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 18:27:09 -0500
...brake adjusters, hose clamping tools, trim removers etc. Marshall Ruskin 6:22 PM Subject: List vendor request.. >Greetings and Saultations; > > Do any list vendors...
stainless stuff again
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:29:14 -0700
...Covers up all the bad marks the old bolts leave. Spreads the clamping pressures out to a nice comfortable level(for fiberglass). Wont crack...
Re: Removing Front Shocks Question
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Tue, 27 Feb 2001 11:22:14 EST
When I did the front shocks on my '85 I started by squirting break free stuff on the nuts and bolts every day for...
Re: Anyone Ever Bore Out Rims At Home?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sun, 9 Jan 2011 09:58:14 -0500
...vs ~90 lb-ft) on a Vanagon, it's the bolts and the clamping force which hold the wheel in its proper place. There...
Re: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:04:51 -0400
I have found that clamping the outside of the screw head with vicegrips has enabled me to remove tight CV joint screws when the...
Re: hose clamping
Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
Sun, 25 Apr 1999 10:00:14 -0700
...Drill holes > through each end and use long screws or bolts and wing nuts to make > compression clamps for the cooling hoses. Clamp them...
warm up and coolant pressure on head gasket seals
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 3 Jan 2002 20:49:51 -0800
...These pliable gaskets are necessary to compensate for the different expansion of the water jackets and the steel head bolts during cold temperatures. That...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:48:33 -0700
...I have wondered if it the grease, the rubber, both, or what? I don't see much need for clamping the small ends either...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:47:43 -0400
...I wouldn't expect a zip tie to add anything except the _appearance_ of clamping. >scavenged from my MT donor van. I noticed that...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:50:28 -0700
...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts >I have had a lot of early failures of replacement boots myself and would > love...
RE: 87: follow up on leaking head
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 29 Apr 1996 11:00:39 -0700
...I know that you will never get the clamping force identical to the bolts, but it should work out just fine.
Re: Looking for stainless steel pop top carriage bolts
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:05:43 -0400
...than the origional.This made a big difference when installed.The clamping pressure is more concentrated with a smaller screw head.The larger head...
Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 27 May 2011 17:37:37 -0700
...light sender has this to say about torquing: > > Well, for regular bolts/screws, with experience one does develop a > "mechanic's feel," where you...
Cooling System failure Prevention Idea.
Historical mailing list - mark keller
Sat, 6 Dec 1997 15:00:53 -0400
...Another problem, depending on the actual engine temps at which the clamping force of the head bolts is reduce by dissimilar metal contration, is...
Re: Screens and Wiper Fluid Pump
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 7 Oct 1994 11:08:21 -0700 (PDT)
...I cut new screen from real no-see-um netting and glued it in with "Shoe-Goo", clamping around the perimeter with clothes pegs...
Re: Torque wrenches
Historical mailing list
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:45:09 -0700
...Rear CV bolts are 33 lb-ft, but front CV bolts are 26 lb-ft. Strange that they would be different. -Dick- On Mon...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:08:53 -0700
...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts >I am having my local shop save me some of the metal parts of discarded...
Re: Torque wrenches
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:46:20 -0400
...If buying bolts for this job look for P.C. 12.9. When selecting fasteners, nuts, bolts, and washers need to be matched. No...
Re: Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:30:05 -0400
...The >drum will still ride in it's proper position wouldn't it (The little bolts >would hold it in place? The little bolt...
Re: Torque Wrench
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Tue, 15 Oct 2002 00:27:32 +0100
...There is a problem with long bolts and there are more complex design criteria when engineers design clamping systems in various engines too. Before...
Bike racks and luggage carriers hanging off a hitch.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:56:03 +0000
...the bolts loosen. P.C. 10..9 maintenance grade fasteners. Higher hex head for improved wrench grip. High quality washers to ensure clamping load...
Re: CV Bolt Lock Plates
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:45:17 -0400
...They are thrust plates and the distribute the clamping load from the bolts. Without them, the bolt heads will distort the metal flange for...
Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:27:34 -0400
...While you all are at my Ebay store, don't forget to look at all the stainless steel screws and bolts I have for...
Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:17:58 -0700
...I doubt you're going to harm a heavily made spindle/upright clamping it in a vice .. if the caliper bolts are hyper tight...
Re: ignition key/lock mechanism
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 29 Oct 1998 14:07:27 -0800
...Once you remove the clamping bolts (first the steering wheel, turn signal switch, etc.) I've found the housing will slide off pretty readily...
Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:07:04 -0500
...When repalcing, you also need to get the proper grade or property class fastners and the bolts, nuts, washers, need to be match or...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:13:16 -0500
...I have > wondered if it the grease, the rubber, both, or what? > > I don't see much need for clamping the small ends either...
Re: What hardware is needed for the middle seat?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 14:14:33 -0400
...That is the size of the fasteners, but does not solve the problem of the clamping plates that actually hold the sliding seat to...
Berg Shifter TOP
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 11 Mar 2004 09:23:27 -0800
...You'll need longer bolts by the thickness of the spacer. Or buy one. Copy the section of the spacer. Figure out a clamping...
Re: Torque wrenches
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:27:41 -0400
...Rear CV bolts are 33 lb-ft, but front CV bolts are 26 lb-ft. Strange that they would be different. -Dick- On Mon...
Coolant Leak: heater
Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
Fri, 21 Feb 1997 22:54:40 -0600
...Presumably, with cold cooling system and clamping both intake and outflow hoses, one can examine the fitting without spraying coolant. Any advice? The leak...
Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:43:16 -0500
...When repalcing, you also need to get the proper grade or > property class fastners and the bolts, nuts, washers, need to be match > or...
Re: 84 Head Bolt/Nut leak
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 May 1997 01:31:08 -0400
...It's a school project) > > 2.) Diameter across threads, and shank of head bolts. > The threads are M12, I beleive. If you can find...
Re: "drill-out" and Broken Bolt/Stud Extraction Techniques
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Thu, 9 Dec 1999 12:59:32 -0500
...You will get better results if you heat the surrounding metal, and keep the stud cool by clamping on vise-grips. The vise grips...
Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:28:48 -0500
...When repalcing, you also need to get the > proper grade or property class fastners and the bolts, nuts, washers, need > to be match or...
Re: What hardware is needed for the middle seat?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 13:41:00 -0500
...Eastern Daylight Time, > jim.felder@GMAIL.COM writes: > > That is the size of the fasteners, but does not solve the problem of the > clamping...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - front steering column "u-joint"
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 08:33:19 -0500
...Remove the lower radiator cover so you can sit in front of the car and remove the two "inside" bolts. Two 13 mm wrenches...
Re: did I do that-Silicone
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:57:53 -0500
So how do you determine the proper torque value to achieve the proper clamping force using silicone sealer as a thread lubricant? What is...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:41:37 -0700
...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts Mine come apart in the good clean Alabama air. I have heard LOTS of complaints...
Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:41:20 -0700
...to harm a heavily made spindle/upright clamping it > in a vice .. > if the caliper bolts are hyper tight you still might have a...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:42:36 -0700
...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > Mine come apart in the good clean Alabama air. I have heard LOTS of > complaints...
Re: Bike racks and luggage carriers hanging off a hitch.
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:06:38 -0700
...the bolts loosen. > P.C. 10..9 maintenance grade fasteners. Higher hex head for improved > wrench grip. High quality washers to ensure clamping load...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - front steering column "u-joint"
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 10:39:33 -0400
...Remove the lower radiator cover so > you can sit in front of the car and remove the two "inside" bolts. > > Two 13 mm wrenches...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:27:33 -0500
...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > > > I am having my local shop save me some of the metal parts of discarded...
Re: removing studs from new heads
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:22:38 -0400
I've used stainless nuts and bolts on my exhaust for years and have found it makes things 100% easier. I haven't had...
Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:15:08 -0800
...When repalcing, you also need to get the proper grade or property class fastners and the bolts, nuts, washers, need to be match or...
Re: Trailer Hitch for Vanagons FS Valley Mfg. CO. Version.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Feb 1997 14:49:59 -0500 (EST)
...Hanlon) writes: >I have one of the square tube types that bolts to the towing eyelets on the >rear. complete with ball. I ordered...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:46:57 -0700
...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > > >> I am having my local shop save me some of the metal parts of discarded...
Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 16 Jul 2016 12:57:06 -0700
...with old case studs..... < shrugs > Since the drain bolts on my engine are not seized, clamping off hoses to/from engine and draining coolant...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:06:38 -0700
...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts sounds great then ! go for it. a new product perhaps for vanagon owners ! cow leather...