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Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Jason
Sun, 27 May 2012 20:22:28 -0400
...I backed up a foot, freed the diff and managed to pull onto the hoist. Jason On Sun, May 27, 2012 at 7:57...
Re: Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 4 Nov 2005 14:22:17 -0800
...TWO-TON HYDRAULIC ENGINE HOIST: A handy tool for testing the tensile > strength of bolts and fuel lines you forgot to disconnect. > > 16. CRAFTSMAN...
Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:06:53 -0800
...R wrote: > > > Hi Steve, > > > > I did my clutch myself, without a hoist, but had the help of a friend. > It really wasn't too...
Re: Burnt rubber( long)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:12:02 -0700
...Now I have not had > transpo for 2 weeks. > I finally got a engine hoist for 20.00 bucks and will have this engine...
Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 18 Sep 2002 14:04:25 -0400
...I have an engine hoist, jack stands and a fairly comprehensive tool collection, but have never removed a VW engine. (my experience is with...
Re: Fuel pump folly (little Vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:08:09 -0500
...I opted to remove the bed > with my > >> engine hoist to replace the pump since the tank had a lot of gas in it...
Re: Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Fri, 4 Nov 2005 14:40:39 -0800
...TWO-TON HYDRAULIC ENGINE HOIST: A handy tool for testing the tensile > strength of bolts and fuel lines you forgot to disconnect. > > 16. CRAFTSMAN...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 27 May 2012 21:48:20 -0700
...I backed up a foot, > freed the diff and managed to pull onto the hoist. > > Jason > > > On Sun, May 27, 2012 at 7:57...
Re: VDO Vacuum Guage Installation 91 Carat
Historical mailing list - mark keller
Mon, 8 Dec 1997 11:24:50 -0400
...Just follow the vacuum line from the pressure regulator. >> >> I used a friends lift to hoist the van up since I had to thread...
Re: Air-cooled to Water-cooled? --long read for those contemplating
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:16:23 -0600
...mounted engine to tran and hoisted into place SLOWLY. This is to make sure of everything is correct before costly or dangerous BOO BOO...
Re: Message for Stan- Dropping Aircooled Engine
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 13 May 2002 20:21:10 -0500
...Trolley jack, engine hoist (from > > above, > > inside rear hatch) or other? Any advice appreciated. I have > > previously > > dropped a '71 Beetle engine using a...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:28:02 -0600
...garage, (2/3 taken up by the Westy) but no > engine hoist, stand or workbench. I'll be able to work on it weekends...
Woes of season's first trip - long
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 3 May 2004 16:48:09 -0700
...a LOT, but who wants a cheap brake job??? Off the hoist and the right rear wheel noise was WORSE!! Maybe its the backing...
Re: 2 thumbs up - John's Repair - Bellingham [Was: Rear wheel noise... can't be good 1000 km from home :(]
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:28:10 -0700
...Kudos to them! . > They pulled my van into the shop right away and put it on a hoist. > Turns out it was just the...
Re: A 2009 Heads Up
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 2 Jan 2009 15:31:38 -0800
...a better selection of tools than i do and a good hoist... the repairs took longer than i thought they would -- i ate with...
Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:28:20 -0500
Michael - thanks for the moldhaus.com buz! I don't often hoist my own petard other than my signature line! :-) John John Rodgers Clayartist...
Re: Racks for Tandem Bikes?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 14 May 2007 10:16:51 -0700
...Mrs Squirrel is close to > useless > >> when it comes to > >>>> hoisting heavy items. > >>>> > >>>> Does anyone have any recommendations for a good > >> rack? I saw...
Re: [WetWesties] RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Thu, 8 Dec 2011 15:33:45 -0800
...you require the larger truck (hopefully with a flat bed jerrdan hoist ) 2. Get the RV Package YES for the extra hauling ... It may...
Re: New alternator in, was RE: Battery and OX light on -
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:47:50 -0700
...from powell river vehicle up on hoist and did a once over including oil and grease etc ... looked at this and that ... you know...
Re: In praise of VW inline fours
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:28:15 -0700
...friends. > >> > >> They designed it to be worked on up on a > hoist. > >> > >> The inline four has it all on one side , > easy > >> to > >> replace...
Re: Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 4 Nov 2005 14:59:13 -0800
...TWO-TON HYDRAULIC ENGINE HOIST: A handy tool for testing the tensile > > strength of bolts and fuel lines you forgot to disconnect. > > > > 16. CRAFTSMAN...
Re: Message for Stan- Dropping Aircooled Engine
Historical mailing list - John Clemens
Mon, 13 May 2002 14:46:01 -0700
...Trolley jack, engine hoist (from > > above, > > inside rear hatch) or other? Any advice appreciated. I have > > previously > > dropped a '71 Beetle engine using a...
Living with TIICo (long)
Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001 07:54:02 -0400
...I had access to an engine hoist, and this worked very well for me. It took me a day to drop the stock engine...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:23:06 -0800
...garage, (2/3 taken up by the Westy) but no >> engine hoist, stand or workbench. I'll be able to work on it weekends...
Re: [WetWesties] From the WetWesties FB Page, About Daryl
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 24 Feb 2014 01:51:49 -0800
...only go up about 3 feet till it hits the top hoist bar...Dont ask me how I know.." and way back in nov...
Re: 2 thumbs up - John's Repair - Bellingham [Was: Rear wheel noise... can't be good 1000 km from home :(]
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:00:34 -0700
...Kudos to them! . > They pulled my van into the shop right away and put it on a hoist. > Turns out it was just the...
Re: Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 4 Nov 2005 15:50:47 -0800
...TWO-TON HYDRAULIC ENGINE HOIST: A handy tool for testing the tensile > > strength of bolts and fuel lines you forgot to disconnect. > > > > 16. CRAFTSMAN...
Re: Dolly for engine removal
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:46:08 -0800
...I like the hand cranked hoist. Part of the reason for my dolly was to make it easier to load in my Westy so...
Re: Asymmetric two post lift
Historical mailing list - John C...
Fri, 4 Oct 2013 16:24:50 -0700
...Anywho, like I was saying, I've been out in the shop trying to hoist the heavy awkward top frame into place, lifting it...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:21:01 -0800
...garage, (2/3 taken > up by the Westy) but no > >> engine hoist, stand or workbench. I'll be able > to work on it weekends...
Re: New alternator in, was RE: Battery and OX light on -
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 27 Sep 2010 03:42:27 -0500
...from > powell river > vehicle up on hoist and did a once over including oil and grease etc ... > looked at this and that ... you know...
Fwd: Fuel Tank Overflow Hoses//EXPANSION TANK LINES
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Fri, 10 Jan 1997 16:08:53 -0500
...on your back, if you don't have access to a hoist or a lift. BRUSH, WIPE OR BLOW DIRT AND DEBRIS from the...
Re: Racks for Tandem Bikes?
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Mon, 14 May 2007 10:58:20 -0700
...Mrs Squirrel is close to >> useless >>>> when it comes to >>>>>> hoisting heavy items. >>>>>> >>>>>> Does anyone have any recommendations for a good >>>> rack? I saw...
Messed up Steering column
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Sat, 6 May 1995 21:39:07 -0700 (PDT)
...Don't be hoisting your- self in using the locked steering wheel as leverage. I've paid the price. Will you? Steven sjohnson@pcocd2...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:10:57 -0500
...garage, (2/3 taken up by the Westy) but no > engine hoist, stand or workbench. I'll be able to work on it weekends...
Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 18 Sep 2002 16:37:18 -0400
...I have an engine hoist, jack stands and a fairly comprehensive tool collection, but have never removed a VW engine. (my experience is with...
Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:41:27 -0800
...van, working as a > total neophyte without air tools or a hoist or even a good tools set...And > putting in a large 'fudge...
Norcold refrigerator + modest solar rig, a report [LVC]
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 16:14:32 -0700
...Around noon, it became overcast as moist air from the Sea of Cortez was hoisted over the Laguna Mountains by a southeasterly wind, and...
Re: [WetWesties] RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Thu, 8 Dec 2011 17:31:58 -0800
...you require the larger truck (hopefully with a > flat bed jerrdan hoist ) > 2. Get the RV Package YES for the extra hauling ... It may...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 20:45:31 -0700
...Btw, are there any engine stands and hoists that are specifically designed for working inside your van? :) Tom On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at...
Gas Tank is In!!(long)
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:38:38 -0600
...Film at 11!! I'm not dissin' Ken's instructions, but he may have done this fix on a hoist and not known aboutthe...
some tool suppliers (long) ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 21 Jun 96 08:48:30 CDT
...6, June 1996) Allied International hand tools, hydraulic jacks, jack 13207 Bradley Avenue stands, engine stands and hoists, Sylmar, CA 91342 parts washers & cleaners...
Re: 2 thumbs up - John's Repair - Bellingham [Was: Rear wheel noise... can't be good 1000 km from home :(]
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:06:45 -0700
...Kudos to them! . >> They pulled my van into the shop right away and put it on a hoist. >> Turns out it was just the...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:47:50 -0500
...garage, (2/3 taken up by the Westy) but no > engine hoist, stand or workbench. I'll be able to work on it weekends...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:00:50 -0500
...garage, (2/3 taken up by the Westy) but no engine hoist, stand or workbench. I'll be able to work on it weekends...
Re: 2.1wbx + auto trans into 85 GL
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sun, 9 Dec 2007 13:54:29 -0800
...I have the luxury of multiple bays with hoists and a rolling table that has a hydraulic lift as well. In the past we...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 22:42:48 -0600
...And I actually enjoy working on it, > so it's > not all bad. > > Btw, are there any engine stands and hoists that are specifically...
87 Vanagon Engine Swap Success (LONG!)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Dec 1995 00:48:08 -0500
...You can read more about it later, but I wisely choose an engine hoist to install the replacement engine. C. WHILE THE ENGINE WAS...
Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:24:28 -0500
...van, working as >> a >> total neophyte without air tools or a hoist or even a good tools >> set...And >> putting in a large 'fudge...
Re: List Wisdom - DIY rear bearings...
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sun, 16 Apr 2017 11:33:55 -0600
...I don't have a hoist, so I'd be >> doing it >> on a crawler laying on my back. >> >> Nothing I saw in either...
Re: What could have gone wrong?
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 6 May 2008 13:01:00 -0700
...oh well next time i am up on the hoist i will follow that to its source and end ... again thanks dennis ... by the...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 21:10:07 -0700
...And I actually enjoy working on it, so it's > not all bad. > > Btw, are there any engine stands and hoists that are specifically...
Tow Bar - Custom Made for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Tue, 16 Dec 1997 02:46:13 -0600
...Bending is really quite easy, if you put one end under a solid object (such as the steel frame of a garage hoist), and...
Re: 2 thumbs up - John's Repair - Bellingham [Was: Rear wheel noise... can't be good 1000 km from home :(]
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 19 Oct 2013 00:50:25 -0700
...Kudos to them! . >>> They pulled my van into the shop right away and put it on a hoist. >>> Turns out it was just the...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:38:36 -0800
...garage, (2/3 taken up by the Westy) but no >> engine hoist, stand or workbench. I'll be able to work on it weekends...
Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:18:32 -0800
...van, working as >>> a >>> total neophyte without air tools or a hoist or even a good tools >>> set...And >>> putting in a large 'fudge...
Re: Norcold refrigerator + modest solar rig, a report [LVC]
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Sat, 8 Jul 2006 15:38:08 -0700
...Around noon, it became overcast as moist air from the Sea of Cortez was hoisted over the Laguna Mountains by a southeasterly wind, and...
Re: was Still lousy gas mileage now TDI conversions
Historical mailing list - Jason
Wed, 2 May 2012 23:42:51 -0400
...I do my own work, own a TIG welder and a hoist! No problem with the TDI crank gear either, just the AAZ. Timing...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:27:39 -0500
...garage, (2/3 taken up by the > Westy) but no > engine hoist, stand or workbench. I'll be able to work on it > weekends...
Re: Norcold refrigerator + modest solar rig, a report [LVC]
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 8 Jul 2006 18:13:21 -0700
...Around noon, it > became overcast as moist air from the Sea of Cortez was hoisted over the > Laguna Mountains by a southeasterly wind, and...