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Subject:Re: Water Pump Project 2.1L WBX
From:John Rodgers
Date:Sat, 10 Oct 2015 14:33:03 -0500

Hmmm! Must be mine was broken off at some point. It's got to be relaced to
mount the brackets an tignten them down. On more pia to have to deal with.
It's always something.

Oh, the joys of Vanagon love! LOL!

John
On Oct 10, 2015 14:14, "Pat Spragge/RFAN" <Pat.Spragge@rfan.com> wrote:

> Yes
>
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> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Oct 10, 2015, at 12:08 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >
> > Pat, is yours long enough to get the alterator bracket, the dip stick
> > bracket and the retaining washer and nut on it.? 11/16ths seems mighty
> > short. I talked with Chris at VAN CAFE and he said that should be an 8mm
> X
> > 38  stud stiking out. I suspect it should have at least 1 inch exposed to
> > mount those brackets.
> >
> > John
> > On Oct 10, 2015 13:40, "Pat Spragge/RFAN" <Pat.Spragge@rfan.com> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > John,
> > >
> > > I can't tell you how long the stud is, however it protrudes 11/16" on
> mine.
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPad
> > >
> > > > On Oct 9, 2015, at 3:40 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Next question! I just discovered a broken stud. This stud is on top
> of
> > > the
> > > > engine, lies just to the right of engine center line and faces the
> rear
> > > of
> > > > the van. It's apparent use is as an anchor for part of the alternator
> > > > tension adjustment apparatus. Two brackets fit over it and a nut
> secures
> > > > them. How long should that stud be? I cannot mount both brackets to
> it
> > > and
> > > > get a washer and nut on it to lock it down.
> > > >
> > > > Any input on this new problem is appreciated!
> > > >
> > > > John
> > >
> > >
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