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• Re: 72 Bus steering question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 94 10:21:52 bst
  ...On the side of the steering box is a screw with a locknut. Loosen the locknut and remove the drag link from the steering...
• Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:36:39 EDT
  ...Just because RAlanen cannot source deformed thread locknuts in stainless does not make elastic locknuts any more suitable for the job at hand. A...
• Re: Time for a clutch?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 09:58:44 -0800
  ...I suppose I could do it when I > remove the entire dash to replace the heater blower. > > Bill Snug up the locknut, grab the...
• AT Brake Band Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 15:33:24 -0700
  ...Simply put, after loosening the locknut, you tighten the adjuster screw to 89 inch pounds, then loosen it, then retighten it to 44 inch...
• Need Help adjusting clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Robert S. Williams, MD
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 11:09:54 -0500
  ...I tried but just can't seem to get a wrench on the locknut for the clutch master cylinder pushrod; the rod that connects...
• Tie Rod Balljoint Removal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 15:38:11 -0700
  ...I'll try an easier question. :-) How the heck do you get the balljoint off? I started out by trying to loosen the "locknut...
• Re: Skylight Installation Question
  Historical mailing list - Garrick Chang
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 09:34:03 -0800
  ...Drilled out the rivet and hooked everything up with a machine scew and locknut. Locknut goes on the front(forward) to give clearance for...
• Simple way to mount a 15" spare in the stock front carrier...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 23:53:09 EDT
  ...does) and replace the spare tire carrier hinges w/ bolts and locknuts.. simple, and now you can run a 15" spare in the stock...
• Exhaust Paste?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Mon, 2 May 2005 21:44:16 -0400
  ...I have new gaskets and stainless fasteners, along with the copper locknuts. Shall I use exhaust paste? Any recommendations as to brand, or will...
• Re: Power Steering rack boot
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 06:10:11 EDT
  ...When you remove the tie rod end, just loosen the locknut but snug it up again against the end of the tie rod end...
• Re: adjusting clutch master cylinder pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 22:51:18 -0400
  ...You might have to turn the pushrod itself if you can't reach the locknut with a wrench.. I would keep loosening (lengthening) the...
• Adjusted Valves.... Off to a rough start
  Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 16:00:59 -0700
  ...I got it hot, popped the covers, set it for TDC #1 losened the locknuts, fingered the adjusters to contact, then screwed them in...
• Re: tie rod removal
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:13:56 -0700
  First loosen the locknut on the adjustment part of the rod where it buts up against the tie-rod end. Much easier to do...
• Re: Need Help adjusting clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 14:24:53 -0400
  ...I tried but just can't seem to get a wrench on the locknut for the >clutch master cylinder pushrod; the rod that connects...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:43:16 -0500
  ...Allan "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> writes: > Unless specifically designed for the purpose such as a Grade C > prevailing Torque locknut, nuts should never...
• Help! with balljoints
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 19:12:21 -0700
  ...Now, on the reassembly, I can't get the locknut to tighten on the upper ball joint. It just spins with the shaft, won...
• Re: exhaust nuts & bolts is 304, 308, 309, 316 or zinc plated etc
  Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:15:40 -0700
  I am in the process of replacing all studs (38mm), locknuts, and bolts (30mm). After some searching, I found out that a good choice...
• Tie Rod Balljoint Removal - Clarification of Question.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 16:51:46 -0700
  ...by trying to loosen the "locknut" mentioned in the Haynes manual, only to determine that there is no locknut; as far as I can...
• Re: Time for a clutch?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 12:43:18 -0500
  ...Any suggestions on how to get a wrench on this? My locknut is loose, so I have to adjust the freeplay with my fingertips...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:17:17 -0800
  ...Allan "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> writes: > Unless specifically designed for the purpose such as a Grade C > prevailing Torque locknut, nuts should never...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 18:07:00 -0800
  ...You did tighten the distributor locknut before starting the engine the second time, right? There's an actual procedure in Bentley for testing the...
• Re: '84 anti-sway now radius rod arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:55:13 +0000
  ...The front nut is a locknut and replacement should be considered. You should also replace the three bolts-nuts-washers that holds the rod...
• Re: Adjusted Valves.... Off to a rough start
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 00:34:35 -0400
  ...I got it hot, popped the covers, set it for TDC #1 losened the locknuts, fingered the adjusters to contact, then screwed them in...
• Re: Help! with balljoints
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 19:38:07 -0700
  ...Now, on the reassembly, I can't get the locknut to tighten on the upper >ball joint. It just spins with the shaft, won...
• Re: 2.1 exhaust fastener question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:13:53 -0400
  ...High-temp, crimped-type locknuts are the right hardware for the this job. Nylon plastic softens or melts at a fairly low temp, which...
• Re: AT Brake Band Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 22:21:48 -0400
  ...Simply put, after loosening the locknut, you >tighten the adjuster screw to 89 inch pounds, then loosen it, then >retighten it to 44 inch...
• Re: Bilstein shock tower nuts
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:11:11 -0700
  The common size locknut for the top of the front shocks is M10 x 1 and these should be simple to get. My local...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:07:04 -0500
  Unless specifically designed for the purpose such as a Grade C prevailing Torque locknut, nuts should never be reused in a critcal application. Most...
• Re: Wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Thu, 4 May 2000 12:44:28 EDT
  ...If you want to get all crazy, just replace the nut with a nylon locknut or do a tiny dab of blue loctite. The...
• Re: Distinguishing _among_ 68-70 busses (was 'between' :^)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 08:21:40 -0700
  ...Yup, they had the locknut, but...they were silver like the 68s, not black. I think all these posts show that VW had a...
• Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Eric Lowe 356-7589
  Thu, 01 Sep 1994 10:58:00 -0700 (PDT)
  Thanks to everyone who responded to my loose steering problem, I tightened the screw/locknut on the steering box and it's much better...
• Re: AT Brake Band Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 06:28:49 -0700
  ...Simply put, after loosening the locknut, you >> tighten the adjuster screw to 89 inch pounds, then loosen it, then >> retighten it to 44 inch...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 02:37:51 -0500
  ...even check the valve >clearance other than making sure the adjuster locknuts were tight. >Additionally I checked the pre-start engine compression which was...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:45:36 -0500
  ...Only High-temp (all metal) locknuts are applicable there. Do you have access to 8mm, grade 8.8, all-metal locknuts? If so, use...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:28:48 -0500
  ...nuts in steering linkage and rack > Unless specifically designed for the purpose such as a Grade C prevailing > Torque locknut, nuts should never be...
• Re: diesel altitude compensation
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 03:06:10 -0500
  ...This is done by adjusting the horizontal screw (with locknut) that is above where the injector lines exit the pump. A metal collar is...
• Re: How to install Wiper Shaft
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:41:11 -0400
  ...Basically, most of the attaching force for the wiper arm is in the taper and splines.A washer and locknut adds clamping pressure to...
• Re: Muffler Strap
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 13:48:30 -0500
  ...A locknut is needed to keep the bolt from vibrating out though. I don't know what those chokers cost, I had one lying...
• Re: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:42:04 -0700
  ...Get new > hardware-from VW, it is a fine pitch with prevailing torque > locknuts. The > lower ball joints will need a big press. At...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:15:08 -0800
  ...nuts in steering linkage and rack Unless specifically designed for the purpose such as a Grade C prevailing Torque locknut, nuts should never be...
• Re: AT Brake Band Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 11:09:20 -0500
  ...Simply put, after loosening the locknut, you >>> tighten the adjuster screw to 89 inch pounds, then loosen it, then >>> retighten it to 44 inch...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:54:07 -0500
  All locknuts have a prevailing torque. Some are higher than others. What exactly are you talking about? You should use a beam or dial...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST GASKET WARNING
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 11:13:48 -0400
  ...When I went to replace one of the leaking exhaust gaskets, I found the nylon in some of the 1/2" locknuts supplied with...
• Re: Help! with balljoints
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 22:42:10 -0400
  ...Now, on the reassembly, I can't get the locknut to tighten on the > upper > ball joint. It just spins with the shaft, won...
• Re: How do you adjust clutch pedal free play?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 14:21:11 -0800
  ...The locknut is 15MM, use deep socket to release it and adjust rod as needed so there is no play. Of course the only...
• Re: Iow idle problem follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 07:48:15 -0800
  ...The one that has a locknut and a dab of paint in it. If that's the case then the throttle plate is not...
• Re: Anti-seize [WAS Re: Water Pump Replacement]
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:16:37 -0400
  ...Copper plated steel locknuts yes, but not brass. I prefer A4 stainless. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 12:52:07 -0800
  ...Loosened the distributor locknut 3. Started the engine, adjusted timing to 5 BTDC 4. Adjusted the idle screw to get an idle around 900rpm...
• Re: Distinguishing _among_ 68-70 busses (was 'between' :^)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 09:09:27 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Yup, they had the locknut, >but...they were silver like the 68s, not black. >I think all these posts show that VW had a...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 20:51:48 -0800
  ...You did tighten the >distributor locknut before starting the engine the second time, right? Yes! >There's an actual procedure in Bentley for testing...
• Re: tie rod removal
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:24:42 -0400
  ...Dave On 7/13/07, Paul Guzyk <pguzyk@gmail.com> wrote: > > First loosen the locknut on the adjustment part of the rod where it...
• Re: Muffler Replacement Project - Torque Values Needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Aug 2013 08:32:40 -0400
  What type bolts are using? Regular or the copper locknuts. This is a connection that likes to come loose. From the factor these bolts...
• Re: Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 08:16:37 -0600
  ...Ever notice how all the vital parts of the steering have a second means of locking, like cotter keys, deformed locknuts, etc? The staking...
• Won't start - lifter adjustment problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 20:10:12 -0700
  ...Turn adjusting screws 2 turns clockwise and tighten locknuts. 5. Rotate crankshaft 180 degrees (COUNTERCLOCKWISE - RIGHT ???) and adjust #2 cylinder. 6. Repeat until all...
• Re: Muffler Strap
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 13:55:10 -0500
  ...A >locknut is needed to keep the bolt from vibrating out though. I don't know >what those chokers cost, I had one lying...
• Re: Antenna replacement steps ? Help
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 05:05:49 EST
  ...7/ Outside, undo the antenna locknut, remove the base and work the toggle through the hole. 8/ Extract the antenna lead until a workable...
• Re: Re-use Used Steering Coupling Disks? (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:17:21 -0500
  ...The non-reuseable locknuts should be available in many places other than the dealer. Yours look great, should be fine to re-use. However...
• Re: Power Steering rack boot
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 23:56:44 -0400
  When you remove the tie rod end, just loosen the locknut but snug it up again against the end of the tie rod end...
• Re: Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 18:40:53 -0700
  ...corrosion and flat-rate mechanics have time for such foolishness? That locknut will come through its ordeal in fine working condition as have many...
• Re: Exhaust Question
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 13:40:02 EDT
  ...at a mom-and-pop hardware store, stainless steel bolt and locknut. If you look in the Bentley manual you'll see there's...