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• Re: Oil Pump Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 11:11:44 -0800
  ...If it won't come you can loosen those two case bolts near the pump, and even get an inexpensive special puller from your...
• Re: 2.1 distributor drive gear installation question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:07:31 -0500
  ...By the way, any one messing with a distributor gear and lacking a puller might try pulling out the little spring atop the gear...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:45:23 +0000
  So how does one push the new larger insdie bearing into the disc? I have a puller that worked quite well but how does...
• Re: Alternator Bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 06:38:39 -0700
  ...As far as doing it yourself you may need a good clean work area to capture the little screws, some sore of a puller...
• Re: Speedbleeders? Who needs Em'
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Thu, 17 May 2001 22:45:43 -0700
  ...jobs done. >Would you like to hear about my wrist pin puller, used to pull the wrist >pins while the engine is still in...
• Syncro Engine PULL Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 20:22:28 -0400
  ...IMHO, any opinions there, I do have a nice slide pin puller/installer made and the ole "blue torch" but I'd as soon...
• The Tool List
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 10:11:01 -0600 (CST)
  ...PULLERS/CLAMPS Wheel bearing seal puller, "G" type clamps (I assume this is a lot like a "C" clamp), two armed gear puller 3...
• Re: Easy way to get your car stolen
  Historical mailing list - Rob S.
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 10:07:55 -0400
  ...A dent puller and one > slap and > the lock is out of there, and a screwdriver willl start it. In > summation, > don't worry...
• Re: Brake Drum Removal, Alldata web site
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 03:00:10 -0500 (EST)
  ...I would suspect this would make it MUCH more difficult. >Besides, that way you don't need a giant socket, a hub > puller and...
• Mostly successful manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:52:18 -0500
  ...Using levers and pullers did nothing. My father's friend got it red hot with a welding torch and it finally came off. It...
• Re: need advice re: rebuilding 84 Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 17:31:45 +0000
  ...I rebuilt from 2 damaged 1.9L engines and tried 1 cam gear with a Sears gear puller and after hours of effort, damaged...
• Update: I recently started assembling my engine, and FOR the love of GOD!! Could someone help me???
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 03:31:09 -0400
  ...How in Gods name am i suppose to pull out the shaft? I know theres a puller that VW uses, but i don't...
• Re: removing engine studs: more questions
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 08:36:52 -0700
  If the stud is intact, but rusty, first try a metric stud puller. Any autoparts store should have them. It will fit a 3...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 17:46:42 -0500
  Years ago I got a little ten dollar puller at my FLAPS for my daughter's Honda. It does a dandy job on the...
• Re: Get yourself a hydraulic press!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 18:28:16 -0800
  ...knee replacement! Bentley shows a "squeezing" device, but a tie rod puller like Eastwood sells might also work. There usually is a way to...
• Re: removing studs from new heads
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:28:34 -0400
  ...Do I need to use > a stud puller instead? Or should they come out easy with the double-nut? > > Thanks, > Wes >
• Re: Ball Joint removal.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:56:53 -0800
  ...and there are dedicated pullers ( pusher actually ) for that job too. be careful, do good work., scott www.turbovans.com and the real trick...
• Re: Clutch Cross-shaft Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 18:03:47 -0700
  ...The shaft has to be partway out to do this. > > Small Pittman arm puller with 22mm open end wrench as backing slipped > over exposed...
• What a day...
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 20:38:37 -0400
  ...hubcaps which I'm goin back for tomorrow with my hubcap puller... Heh... Good day eh? So, question is... What do I need to...
• Re: Utility trailer benefits...yay
  Historical mailing list - pcking
  Mon, 14 Nov 2016 14:51:34 -0500
  ...Sound familiar? It did not have a stump puller first gear. Acceleration took longer but on the highway it was fine. A trailer will...
• Re: CV removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 15 May 2006 20:08:47 -0400
  ...be drifting the > driveshaft > out with proper tools, or using a puller. (Thanks. I > like that idea for the road...) I would never strike...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower- Ben's English
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:31:42 -0800
  ...Paul did have the right tools, but not everyone has > big pullers or big "C" clamp.... > > I meant something like that > > The Corruptor... :-))) > -------------------------------------------------------------- > Hey...
• Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:59:31 -0800
  ...much simpler than I imagined-didn't need a > steering wheel puller at all. While I was looking at things I noticed > the original...
• Re: CV boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 21:06:13 -0500
  ...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: HELP! Sliding window removal
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 5 May 2002 00:01:44 -0500
  I have a tool that looks like a cotter pin puller, only with a ball on the end rather than a point---- I run...
• RE: Tie Rod Ends
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 12:31:00 -0800 (PST)
  >with what they call a "Pickle Fork" than using a puller. <snip> >Its a two-tined fork, like a BBQ fork <snip> >Once the...
• Re: Stroking a type 4
  Historical mailing list - Scott Morrow
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 06:29:32 -0500
  ...You can buy 96mm pistons and cylinders for about $300, then buy a 78mm crank, and that would be a nice 2258cc stump puller...
• Re: How do we remove ignition key assembly..?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:13:04 -0500
  ...off) > > 3) Remove 24mm bolt > > 4) Pull steering wheel off (no puller required) > > 5) Remove 3 screws around the stem assembly > > 6) Remove stem...
• Re: Engine Conversions-Engine Work-Vanagons-Apartment Dwellers
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Tue, 29 May 2012 13:34:27 -0700
  ...They even have free tool loans (like spring compressors and ball joint pullers), you just have to put up a deposit, which you get...
• Re: Owner's Manual
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 08:09:33 -0800
  ...specs. > Jacking / tire changing / spare wheel operation. > Operation of hub cap > puller. Lug bolt/nut torques. > Fuse location and specs. > Permissible roof loads with...
• Re: removing studs from new heads
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:19:29 -0500
  ...Do I need to use<BR>a stud puller instead? Or should they come out easy with the double-nut?<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:12:05 -0600
  ...Adjusting Rings. > No Special Tools required other than Circlip pliers, seal puller and a method to install the new seal. > Have I got that...
• Re: Unimogs, was Re: Tristar Prices FWIW
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 22:24:27 -0500
  ...military vehicles and serious farm vehicles/tractors! Not to mention aircraft pullers, backhoes, snow blowers, etc. etc. Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Syncro Westfalia...
• Re: Oil Leak From Oil Pump Housing
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Mon, 25 May 1998 17:20:12 -0400
  ...The book talks about a puller (for the pump housing), but I >don't know where I could get one (is there a specific...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:09:32 -0700
  ...No Special Tools required other than Circlip pliers, seal puller and a method to install the new seal. Have I got that right? Many...
• Re: rear brake adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 10:27:07 -0500
  ...and then pulling off the hub with the > drum via the > > puller that uses the lug bolts. But some people seem to advocate > taking...
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:39:08 -0800
  ...You'll need a puller (a slide hammer will work, but it's a bit crude). Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Caliper resetting pliers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 18:19:46 -0600
  ...miniture 2" circular saw blades, true arc pliers, circlip pliers, gear pullers of many varities, heli coil tools (all the wrong size) and the...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:34:11 -0500
  ...Paul did have the right tools, but not everyone has >>big pullers or big "C" clamp.... >> >>I meant something like that >> >>The Corruptor... :-))) >>-------------------------------------------------------------- >>Hey...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:01:32 -0600
  ...a corner off to squeeze it into the joints. > My pitman puller worked GREAT to pull the joint off the shaft, I had > to...
• Re: CV Experts, please help...
  Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 20:05:43 -0500
  ...I used a two arm puller from Sears to get one of my joints off. /Patrick On Sun, 19 Aug 2001, van man wrote...
• Re: Can pilotbearing be changed with flywheel in place?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 08:11:05 -0700
  ...disengage not that Ive ever done that > > Bob > to see the puller I use check out the video the bostig boys and I put...
• Re: Batter clamp removal ...?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:03:33 -0500
  I have one of these battery pullers that I bought when I was about 17. When I used it to take a battery into...
• Re: 71 bus, brakes, front end
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 95 16:44:10 EDT
  ...It takes a beast of a puller to break the joints from the spindles IMHO incidently, and pulling those arms from the axle tubes...
• Fwd: Help w/ ignition switch/steering wheel replacement!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 15:15:33 -0600
  ...I easily remove the steering wheel nut, and then the wheel >>comes off by hand (w/o a puller). Take the rest of the...
• Splitting a TI Case and RearEngineMountBolts: CAUTION!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 95 10:25:58 +0100
  ...These are known to make splitting the case a CHORE, i found out that using an old head as a puller works fine. You...
• Re: Owner's Manual
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 01:11:10 -0500
  ...Operation of hub cap puller. Lug bolt/nut torques. Fuse location and specs. Permissible roof loads with and without pop-top. I dunno -- I...
• Re: 3149 Tool for Crank Pulley Removal - What was I thinking?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 13:57:47 -0400
  ...http://www.harborfreight.com/slide-hammer-and-bearing-puller-set-5-pc-62601.html Ken On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 1:50 PM...
• Re: CV removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 15 May 2006 20:10:40 -0700
  ...If you don't have said pile, you should probably do something more technical minded, the cheapo puller will generally work fine. Oh and...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 18 May 2008 10:24:19 -0700
  ...cut them off at the flange leaving enough for a stud puller to grab and pull out. Snap it off closer to the head...
• Re: A different camper van (somewhat O/T)
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 16:39:20 -0800
  The Sprinter looks like it would make a great camper, and a DIESEL puller to boot! Ive seen them at the local Frieghtliner dealership...
• Re: Clutch housing rebuild questions (searched archicve) + small report
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 15:16:03 -0400
  ...I even went to length of shaping jaws of cheap puller and lightly c-clamped these jaws to keep it from straying while attempting...
• Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:58:54 -0500
  I got the sleeves out after a long session with a slide puller. Grabbed them by the ears and out they came. I notice...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 13:45:43 -0600
  Derek, I have used a home-made rig like that, but with an inertia puller. Jim On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 1:37...
• Re: Special Tools for the Home Mechanic
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 09:23:15 -0600
  ...some front end work. >> >> 1) OTC Pitman Arm/Tie Rod End Puller - Jim Felder loaned me his once - >> and boy did it make a...
• Re: Steering rack do it yourself rebuilding?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 05:23:59 -0400
  ...be honed to fit right, and you use a bearing/gear puller to extract the >bushings. > >I know this isn't for a Vanagon...
• Re: @#$%! Trees!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 16 May 2016 15:35:31 -0500
  ...You can get a harbor freight slide puller, drill it pull it and Bondo it you be surprised how easy that is. Jim > On...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:49:38 -0600
  ...6mm-19mm > File Set > Magnetic Pullers: (2) with Mirrors > Adapters: several 3/8" and 1/2" adapters and extenders > Allen Wrenches: Up to 17mm...
• Re: Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 8 May 2013 10:02:28 -0400
  ...I have a pilot bearing puller that you can get at Harbor Freight. However I don't think there is enough for this to...
• Re: Syncro Engine PULL Questions
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 23:49:58 -0400
  ...IMHO, any opinions there, I do have a > nice slide pin puller/installer made and the ole "blue torch" but I'd as > soon...