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• interesting blue and white clossin� V W grille emblem for sale..fits all vw's
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 15:56:30 EDT
  ...it comes with all mounting hardware and installs in minutes..no drilling, no special tools. for those of you who dont know what im...
• Re: Corvair conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:24:20 -0700
  ...Seeing as Vern (who's retired) has never not owned a Corvair, he does have access to tools, parts and expertise that we mortals...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 18:54:51 -0800
  ...Other tools that have saved my bacon in the past - CV joint special socket, big socket for the end of the axle, vise grips...
• Removing rear drums: review
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 23:24:32 -0500
  ...the centre of the stub axle? Do I need any other special tools? What size breaker bar do I need fo the 46mm wrench...
• Re: Bearings or moronic PO
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:18:07 -0800
  ...You mentioned parts and TOOLs. What special tools are required, beyond a honkin' great torque wrench that is too expensive and I will just...
• FS: Bluestar/Whitestar interior, leather steering wheel, factory subwoofer etc
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:45:43 EST
  ...this was a special edition one year only interior. will fit in all passender vans. i even cut off the rear sofabed side mount...
• 091 Tranny Value
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 12:07:39 -0700
  ...it was OK but was quickly stopped by the cost of special tools and parts. So, I decided to just replace all the seals...
• Re: 84 head job update and questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 31 May 2002 23:10:24 -0500
  ...84 head job update and questions > I just finished doing this without any special tools, the circlips can be > removed with snap ring pliers...
• Re: Rear trailing arm bushing replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 20:00:32 -0700
  ...Bentley shows a threaded bolt and various special VW > tools to remove and replace the bushings. The photos shown make it look > easy, but...
• f.i. or carburation?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 18:25:57 -0700
  ...systems require special skills and tools (I've heard horror stories from folks who've taken them to mechanics who didn't have a...
• Re: Getting a sample of the diff oil?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:36:32 -0500
  ...what's the easiest way to get a few drops of differential oil out of the thing? Special tools needed? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel...
• Re: Ceiling Glue
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 12:43:01 -0700
  ...It's specially made for auto trim, and I got a tube at Orchard Supply Hardware. You may also wish to pick up a...
• Major 2.1L repairs done right!
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 06:04:49 +0000
  ...More correctly, the lack of the professional WBX repair procedures and special tools coupled with questionable repair "shortcuts", result in the typical "crucifixion" of...
• Stuck in Third Gear - New Transaxle Question
  Historical mailing list - Ron Maxseiner
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 12:16:57 -0500
  ...Given a standard floor jack is it possible to lift and position the new transaxle? Any other specialize tools? Any help is appreciated. Thanks...
• Re: Decided to Rebuild my 2.1-Bottom split
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 11:49:09 -0400
  ...40808804 Hey Guys, why not use the correct special tools(see the repair manual) to remove the burrs and extract the wrist pins? John
• Re: rear brake renewal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 19:25:56 -0500
  ...are there any > special tools or parts i need besides the brake pads? > > Joe > 1986 vanagon gl > buffalo new york > > _________________________________________________________________ > Help STOP SPAM with...
• Re: More Woe is me !!
  Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 15:13:31 EDT
  ...Since the "roughing out" seems to require ***great*** skill and specialized tools, perhaps you could find someone to do that portion of the project...
• Bosch injection fittings was: '81 Air cooled fuel injection control unit cable
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 08:52:44 -0800
  ...The spec terminal release tools are in the kits and I would suspect available as well singlely. The kits would special order/warehouse only...
• If your plug wires are aging, here an easy tester that's FREE
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 22:04:54 -0400
  ...Didn't take any special tools to see any of this either. I suspect that these are the original wires and about 10 years...
• Re: Help removing clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 21:21:09 -0700
  ...the correct tools and never ever had to not have a hoist,2 jacks,tranny jack, welders,special tools,big air tools & grinders,etc...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 18:40:50 -0700
  ...Charles '85 Westy At 06:35 PM 6/15/01 -0700, Ed DeBolt wrote: >no definitely no special tools to re assemble. I am...
• front coils & cruise control
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Aug 94 16:24:22 PDT
  ...Anyone know about this and are they difficult/tricky to replace? And ,do you need any special tools? Also, maybe it's been discussed...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 21:42:49 -0600
  ...I know it takes a special tool to deal with these. I > >> would simply cut them off but I'm pretty weak from all...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_[VANAGON]_Re:_[VANAGON]_Re:_Friday:_cool?= =?utf-8?Q?_tool=E2=80=94Craftsman_Ratcheting_Open_En_d_Wrenches?=
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:04:56 -0600
  ...For hardware, we have > several excellent old-school stores, but they are not the kind of > place I would buy mechanics specialty tools. Sears...
• Re: Transmission leaking from drive shafts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 6 Nov 2005 10:02:23 -0700
  ...shafts (good time to rebuild and reboot) and replace a seal under > the outer flange? Any special tools needed or warnings required? > > Thanks, > > Jim >
• CV boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 15:20:49 -0800
  ...Am I wrong? In other words, can I do this job myself? Or do I need special tools (such as a joint puller) I...
• Re: Storage/Testing Fuel Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:02:42 -0400
  ...Secondly is there any special care or attention > to storing a fuel pump? > > > > Ryan > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and...
• What trans will interchange
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
  Thu, 16 May 2002 19:31:37 -0500
  ...But am not capable of a rebuild as I heard you need special tools etc. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated. P...
• Re: Five-speed trans. needed.
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 14:50:21 -0400
  ...Since I could do that myself, is there > any reason (such as tricky linkage setup that could take special tools) > why I should turn...
• Waterpump and exhaust and rust - Oh my!
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:10:41 -0800
  ...heads)? Is there some special secret? Some tool that turns a helping of inept-ness with a few tools into success? I have a...
• Re: How are carpets formed ?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:51:32 -0500
  ...They make a mock up of the floor of the car and they have special forms and tools to shape the carpeting into a...
• Re: Pop top issue
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 19:56:58 -0400
  At 07:40 PM 6/3/2011, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >Neither your solution nor his are "everyman" fixes, requiring >special skills or tools...
• Lower ball joint boot
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:36:05 -0400
  ...Anyway Friend brought a few specialty tools over and changed out my boot. It took about 2 hours. He tested the ball joint and...
• Re: bears burgling for food? (way, way longer than long)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hosea
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 07:12:31 -0600
  ...the woods. _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx
• Re: Moulding Tool: where do I get it.
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 15:15:13 -0700
  ...My failure > kinda explains why there's a special tool for the job... > >So I'm looking for one of those tools. Anyone has...
• Re: HF Specials
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 10:47:53 -0500
  ...I have bought two air compressors, a band saw, a drill press, a 1" wide belt sander and some hand power tools from Harbor...
• Re: More 2.1L coolant system woes (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 18:25:01 -0600
  ...I had all my special homemade tools at my website for over six years and then just went commercial with the site and blew...
• coolant leak tracing
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 12:02:37 CST6CDT
  ...materials & tools to put dyes in the vehicle's fluids > (coolant, freon, etc.). These dyes can then be seen with a special light. I...
• Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?-REPLY
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 23:12:31 EDT
  ...of a vast majority of most home mechanics and does not require a large array of speciality tools. Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: How to remove rear pulley on a 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:30:40 -0800
  ...Bentley calls for a special tool for obvious reasons. Has >>anyone R&R this bolt without special tools or removing the engine? >> >>Thanks, >> >>Jim
• 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 14:20:28 -0800
  ...Does it require special tools? Also, is there a source for a rebuild kit -- can't see one on either the GoWesty or the...
• Re: Rear Wheel Bearings Replace$$
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 07:29:37 -0600
  ...Around here, I get most of the specialty tools I need from AutoZone for a deposit fee, which I get back so it's...
• Re: VW Special Tools - Prices
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 15:53:55 -0400
  ...I managed to > find a local VW dealer that was willing to call around to find out the > price on special tool numbers VW...
• Cost of Hobbies was (Re: Westy FS in North Jersey)
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Wright
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 12:10:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I've spent over 2,000$ so far on parts, special tools, books, labor, etc. I couldn't sell it for 5,000$, but...
• west pretour pack.list
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Nov 1994 00:21:11 -0800
  ...Autoclub, health insurance, and credit cards plus emergency $$ Proof of insurance, ownership, and registration Emergency parts and tools First Aid kit Tarp Rain Gear...
• throttle valve cable spring installation
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda's Personal email
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 22:10:40 -0700
  ...spring compressor tools. Does anyone have any tips on how to get the spring back on? If I require a special tool, where can...
• Re: Power Steering hose with new hydraulic hose
  Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
  Sat, 23 Apr 2005 10:25:51 -0700
  ...how long would you say it took you to complete the project??? do you have any tips?......any special (non-amateur) tools used in...
• Re: Soundproofing pix
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:01:46 -0700
  I made a special beanie for that. Stephen --- mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Excellent job. All that foil should protect you from > black...
• Re: '73 tranny trashed?
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 14:12:11 -0800
  ...It's a few hours of work with no special tools required beyond a set of circlip pliers. HTH -Otmar- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Electric Vehicle Components Ltd...
• Re: Syncro Alignment
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 18:43:18 -0400
  ...They had no idea, but when I showed them the manual they were able to do with regular tools. Now whether we had the...
• Re: Burning Man article
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sun, 5 Sep 2004 22:08:28 -0700
  ...html >Jerry _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx
• Re: singles group
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 19:29:07 -0700
  ...Has Bentley, ETKA, and a few special tools and can get pics. Jere 90 GL/Carat-a-version -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: First Time Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 13:49:01 -0500
  ...I did buy one of those special tools for installing the brake shoe retaining springs... I was able to get the old ones off...
• Re: Vanagon !Si! (good features) little long
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:32:35 -0500
  ...special tools, without complex factory diagnostic consoles, etc etc > > . > > 5/ There is a good support system for the Vanagon. This list, our own > > specialty...
• Re: Vanagons and part
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 16:53:39 -0500
  ...you have to have special tools, special electronic devices for diagnosis, and a lift to be able to get at things more easily. i...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 10 Nov 2012 16:47:12 -0600
  ...Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware >> >> At 11/10/2012 04:59 AM, James Felder wrote: >>> I'd like to know more about the screwdrivers you...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:18:35 -0600
  I think that Cobalt, Craftsman, and all the good quality mid-price-range tools you buy nowadays are made in taiwan, which seems to...
• Removal of Vanagon Engine
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 12:24:55 -0400
  ...Once I remove the engine, does it take any special skill or expensive tools to rebuild an engine? Is it something I should be...
• Differential bearings - a DIY job?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 19:55:58 -0700
  ...Is a diff bearing job a possible DIY project, or does most of the work still need special tools? In the Bentley it appears...
• Re: Window weatherstip question - 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 18:34:09 -0400
  ...other purpose. _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx