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• Mercedes wheel lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:26:27 -0400
  ...I understand these use the "small ball seat" 12mm lug nut. Are there 14mm lug nuts of the same "small ball seat" type that...
• Help me split the case!!! (amended)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 19:55:46 -0700
  ...Cumulative ----------------Description---------------------- --Count-- 1 small bolt/nut at lower front of engine behind flywheel 1 1 small bolt/nut even lower at front of...
• Re: Water Pump, lower bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 08:39:53 -0400
  ...I buy them by the box of 100 http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=059129601 The smaller nut means you can use a...
• Re: Mercedes wheel lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:01:13 -0700
  ...I > understand these use the "small ball seat" 12mm lug nut. Are there > 14mm lug nuts of the same "small ball seat" type that...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:25:25 -0800
  There are two nuts, one large and one small. The large one is for a bolt for attaching the engine and the transmission together...
• removing ball joint nut?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 11:49:37 -0400
  ...an open ended wrench, second problem is the nut is between a 17 mm (too small) and 18 mm (too big) anyone know what...
• Re: Water Pump, lower bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 11:13:57 -0300
  ...I buy them by the box of 100 > http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=059129601 > The smaller nut means you can use a...
• Long Brake Line Tips + Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:02:45 -0700
  ...Tried flare nut wrench, but ended up using small vice grips to crack nut loose. I wanted to keep the line "as is" to...
• Re: No need to jump on breaker bars
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 14:06:59 -0700
  ...or so. "small nut" vs. "big nut" transaxles > ... but what about the 46mm axle nuts on a > Vanagon? Tom B.- Big nuts allow you...
• power mirror, replacing large nut
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:14:01 -0700
  ...this nut before, but this is on a different van and I am having no luck. Besides having to work inside the small opening...
• odometer mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 12:16:04 EDT
  ...anyway that small nut is gone! am i correct in assuming there is a tiny nut that goes there? any suggestions for a fix...
• removing ball joint nut
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:13:11 -0600
  ...an open ended wrench, second > problem is the nut is between a 17 mm (too small) and 18 mm (too > big) anyone know what...
• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:39:12 -0800
  ...The diameter of the ball they are machined to fit is smaller. There is a guy on Samba selling hybrid nuts needed to properly...
• Re: late season campsite advice/info?
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 08:49:05 -0600
  ...deluxe garcia bus 64 kombi slow (big nut) 61 panel slower (small nut) 60 westy slowest (no nut) 59 standard garcia bus 57 oval
• Re: front wipers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 17:09:14 -0700
  ...the nut, popped the wiper off, cleaned everything up real well, put the wiper back on and tightened the nut using a small open...
• Re: power mirror, replacing large nut
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:53:11 -0700
  ...One to hold the mirror in place, and the second (me) to get the nut started. It is a small trial to get that...
• Re: removing ball joint nut?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 12:20:36 -0400
  ...an open ended wrench, second > problem is the nut is between a 17 mm (too small) and 18 mm (too big) > anyone know what...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 17 Oct 2016 20:59:19 +0200
  I usually use a tie trap instead of bult/nut. Easy to work with and easy to find small ons. Am 17.10.2016...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:13:06 -0800
  ...The smaller nut is for mounting the starter to the > transmission on a small stud on the transmission case. > > If the small nut stud...
• Re: Long Brake Line Tips + Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:32:54 -0700
  ...Tried flare nut wrench, but ended up using small vice > grips to crack nut loose. > > I wanted to keep the line "as is" to...
• Re: 12 Step program
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:55:13 -0500
  ...Garcia bus > 64 kombi slow (big nut) > 61 panel slower (small nut) > 60 westy slowest (no nut) > 59 standard Garcia bus > 57 oval woody...
• rear axle nut size?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 16:08:48 -0500
  ...for the rear axle nut? It appeared to be 1 3/4", but that is just a hair too small. Metric-specific, like 48mm...
• Re: removing ball joint nut?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:10:05 -0400
  ...an open ended wrench, second >> problem is the nut is between a 17 mm (too small) and 18 mm (too big) >> anyone know what...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 2 WD - rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 6 May 2005 11:12:10 -0400
  Whatever method you use, think ahead ,and remember that you will need to accurately retorque da nut. File a small match mark on the...
• 12 Step program
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 17:34:38 -0600
  ...Garcia bus 64 kombi slow (big nut) 61 panel slower (small nut) 60 westy slowest (no nut) 59 standard Garcia bus 57 oval -------------------- Life...
• RE: Want new wheels/Rims for 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 13:25:08 EST
  ...You may have some trouble getting the right lug nuts/bolts as Mercedes uses a smaller diameter and I doubt they use BOTH nuts...
• Is RE-USING front spindle nut OK....??? 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS IN GEORGIA
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:59:57 -0700
  ...re-order 2 front spindle nuts? From, Thomas --------------------------------- Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools...
• Help me split the case!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 20:55:51 -0700
  ...Cumulative ----------------Description---------------------- --Count-- 1 small bolt/nut at lower front of engine behind flywheel 1 4 studs/nuts along bottom of engine 5 1...
• Re: Rounded off lug nut, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 18:45:09 -0600
  ...the bad nut. Only go about half way, if it walks go all the way on or get the next size smaller socket, SAE...
• Season's Greetings
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Sun, 24 Dec 2000 10:30:02 -0600
  ...chapter 89 westy comfy 64 kombi slow (big nut) 61 panel slower (small nut) 60 westy slowest (no nut) 57 ragtop beetle (for sale)
• Re: Mercedes wheel lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:49:44 -0600
  ...I >> understand these use the "small ball seat" 12mm lug nut. Are there >> 14mm lug nuts of the same "small ball seat" type that...
• Re: 87: follow up on leaking head
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 09:39:03 -0400
  ...BTW, nuts should allways be repalced in critical applications. Small cost to ensure constant clamp load at the head. Dennis.
• Re: rear axle nut size?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 16:22:02 -0500
  ...for the rear axle nut? It appeared to be 1 3/4", but that is just a hair too small. Metric-specific, like 48mm...
• Vanagon Diesel oil leak
  Historical mailing list - M Schmid
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:56:28 -0500
  I have a small oil leak on my oil cooler. Changed the paper gasket on the block and the O-ring twice but it...
• Re: removing ball joint nut?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:24:15 -0700
  ...an open ended wrench, second problem is > the nut is between a 17 mm (too small) and 18 mm (too big) anyone know > what...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:35:44 -0800
  ...The smaller nut is for mounting the > starter to the > > transmission on a small stud on the transmission case. > > > > If the small nut stud...
• Re: Retorqing Vanagon Waterboxer Heads
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 18:04:49 -0400
  ...bolt off a small bit and then torque to spec. What do you think? Larry <<Step Three � Retorque Head Nuts Take your torque wrench...
• Re: Thread pitch / hole size for 1.9 WBX O2 / oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:21:14 -0500
  Mike, I pulled the steering wheel nut from my 85 yesterday and also found it to be smaller than the 18 x 1.5...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:58:32 -0400
  ...use a tie trap instead of bult/nut. Easy to work with and easy > to find small ons. > > > > Am 17.10.2016 um 20...
• Re: Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 18:36:46 -0800
  ...home page, a Neato chapter > 89 westy > 64 kombi slow (big nut) > 61 panel slower (small nut) > 60 westy slowest (no nut) > 57 oval >
• Re: Water in Oxy sensor
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 20:12:13 -0600
  ...is vented to atmosphere by the small gap near the nut > If you look carefully near the nut you will notice the cap of...
• Help me get this nut off!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 15:45:21 -0800
  ...which sure *seemed* like a lot given the small size of the nut, but I didn't question it until..... the second of the...
• Re: power mirror, replacing large nut
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:11:30 -0700
  ...the second (me) to get the nut started. > > It is a small trial to get that nut started, but if the mirror body (and...
• Re: Mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 23:30:30 -0500 (EST)
  ...painting and (snip) > Derek > '87 Syncro Yes, There is 3 very small nuts on the inside of the fender. Warning! New mud flaps are...
• Re: head nut sealer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 17:12:52 EST
  The Bentley calls for yellow sealant for the head nuts (which is what I use). $9 a small tube from me. This is included...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:43:18 -0400
  ...Auto Zone sell small plastic cases/organizers with nuts, bolts and washers; Pep Boys sells them individually, they have a large selection. And down...
• minor small parts wanted...
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 17:07:11 -0700
  Hi Folks, My 1986 Westy is missing two very small parts (trim related) that if I had (or had access too) I would put...
• Re: rear axle nut size?
  Historical mailing list - steven brendemuehl
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 20:20:09 -0500
  ...the rear axle nut? It appeared = to be=20 1 3/4", but that is just a hair too small. Metric-specific, like 48mm...
• Re: Now the list sticker is at JC Whitney
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 22:34:24 -0600
  ...a Neato chapter 89 westy 64 kombi slow (big nut) 61 panel slower (small nut) 60 westy slowest (no nut) 57 oval (for sale)
• Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:05:31 -0700
  ...No camshaft nut loosening and re-setting of cam timing. Any reason a Diesel would be more sensitive to (very small variations in) cam...
• Club hammers and chisels (2)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 00:57:33 +0100
  ...These are intended to strike the nut approx. tangentially, driving a small sharp wedge groove into it first and then as more contact area...
• Re: Brake drums warped - machining?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:18:33 -0400
  ...Some 10-24 all-thread, a coupler nut and two jam nuts and a couple of small acorn nuts (for the ends, so the...
• Re: Little VW Content but Relevant for the DIY Crowd
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:06:38 -0400
  ...that I could buy > small quantities of the item I was looking for (Riv Nuts) was eBay? For nuts, bolts, hardware, fittings of various...
• Re: rust, nuts, and bolts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Sep 94 10:01:36 ADT
  >Congrats! A small sense of victory no doubt, as man triumphs over rust. Try to find the copper/brass (?) nuts that VW provides to...
• Newbie
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 19:13:38 -0600
  ...home page, a Neato chapter 89 westy 64 kombi slow (big nut) 61 panel slower (small nut) 60 westy slowest (no nut) 57 oval
• Re: Question??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:16:24 -0700
  The tiny tube of yellow sealer is for the nuts that hold the head on. Make sure the nuts are clean and dry, even...
• Re: power mirror, replacing large nut
  Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:20:25 -0700
  ...the second (me) to get the nut started. > >� It is a small trial to get that nut started, but if the mirror body (and...
• Re: fancy front wheel bearing nut with clamp
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:35:27 -0400
  ...Vanagon and they were too small. I don't know if another model had a different size nut. The rotational force caused by load...
• Re: odometer mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 14:55:43 -0400
  ...anyway that small nut is gone! am i > correct in assuming there is a tiny nut that goes there? > > any suggestions for a fix...
• Fw: Crutchfield- lots o Vanagon speakers, any fit?
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 13:09:53 -0500
  ...a Neato chapter 89 westy 64 kombi slow (big nut) 61 panel slower (small nut) 60 westy slowest (no nut) 57 oval (for sale)