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• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 21:41:14 -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...
• Re: Ball joints replacement
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 08:50:59 -0500
  ...I have done the job without any special tools and no press. It can be done but you need a big hammer and pipe...
• Re: How to untorque the pulley?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 22:26:38 -0500
  ...foot > cheater loosen that thing? (I exaggerate.) > Do I need any special tools to replace the seal or just pry out the old, > clean...
• Re: What's Wrong With my Compression?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 11:54:11 -0700
  ...The shop I know well is not specialized in old Vanagons. They will not be interested in doing it either. My cousin's shop...
• Re: Vanagon !Si! (good features) little long
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:01:01 -0500
  ...Things > in Vanagons can be removed and replaced, repaired and restored without tons > of special tools, without complex factory diagnostic consoles, etc etc > . > 5...
• Changing Syncro Front Shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 2 May 2000 13:50:52 -0400
  ...No spring compressor is required and no special VW tools are needed. I have included his procedure in case anyone missed it. I need...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Fri, 14 May 2004 20:06:24 -0400
  ...I haven't had any luck here either. > > Are there any special techniques? Or, do I need special tools? > > Thanks. > > BTW, I also appreciate...
• Getting a sample of the diff oil?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:34:51 -0800
  ...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: '80 Westi- new brakes, now how to adjust them?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 12:27:11 -0400
  ...lift > 2) extremely messy > 3) PITA to get at > 4) requires specialized tools that I have not yet acquired. No arguments here. I'm...
• Re: swapping r&p
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:27:21 -0700
  ...need to deal with shift forks, but what about > special jigs and alignment tools? Bentley is in the > garage which is to far for...
• Re: Working on 091/1 Manual Transmission
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 19:34:28 -0700
  ...Only an item or two was left alone because of >> complexity or special tools. He admitted that he was pushing the envelope >> on this...
• heater fan and radio anomalies
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 11:20:06 -0700
  ...one thousand dollars! The job took abot 3 hours with no special tools required. I've had 6 other VW Vans and part of...
• Re: 2.1l auto trans rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 06:56:02 EST
  ...LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > 2.1l auto trans rebuild No special tools needed. Circlip pliers are important. There's a website <A HREF...
• Re: Winkler Products - Group Buy Anyone??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 12:06:22 -0700
  ...to? Nathan _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx
• Re: Cooling system overhaul?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:02:55 -0400
  ...I do not recommend the specialty tools sold by $ears. I regret my purchase, they were really crappy. One of those Tee's used...
• Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 03:05:16 -0600
  ...There are several special tools required that are expensive. Plus even if you have the tools, to do the job right, in the long...
• 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 20:15:54 -0700
  ...The combination of these two tools is the most important specialized measurement capability for maintaining a water leaker since they allow quick identification of...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 19:10:48 EDT
  ...For special tools you need a bleeder wrench, a turkey baster -- buy your own don't use the one from the kitchen -- and a...
• Re: Newer model Wolfsburg interior into an '84?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 22:36:08 EST
  ...will it be to remove it, and will I need any special tools? I recall that some welding may be required, in which case...
• Heads are off; now what?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 00:23:42 -0700
  ...together? I looked at Bently, and it indicates I need some specialized tools to attach the circlips through a small hole in the side...
• Re: Charging the batteries..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Apr 2016 21:29:59 -0400
  ...The question is if use a charger like this one on the main battery http://www.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/battery...
• Re: Stereo help
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 17:25:39 -0800
  ...Jamie, I going to assume you do not have the special VW radio tools otherwise you would not be asking this question. Locate the...
• Re: pinch the fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:57:35 -0700
  ...Friday, July 25, 2008, 2:50 PM >> > I purchased two of those special purpose hose-pinching >> > pliers from Sears long ago. They turned out...
• Re: What's on YOUR checklist?
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 12:57:47 -0600
  ...Luckily this happened at the end of a trip 20 miles from home and no special tools could have helped me with that one...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 May 2004 16:09:43 -0500
  ...I haven't had any luck here either. > > Are there any special techniques? Or, do I need special tools? > > Thanks. > > BTW, I also appreciate...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 09:54:28 -0400
  ...No special tools are needed but you need various wrenches 7. While you are under there, note how the skid plate is attached. If...
• Re: What to do with a crash survivor
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 22:27:01 EST
  ...you dont need any special "equipment" other than a set of basic metric tools, and a generic floorjack to remove the motor. all the...
• Re: Auto Transmission Repair in NC
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 09:45:27 -0600
  ...A plus to the auto tranny is, if you are reasonably proficient with hand tools, and have some mechanical ability, you can rework the...
• Last comment on CV joints from me!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:32:07 -0800
  ...I have done this several times when I need special tools available nowhere else. Just have your check book ready, their stuff is expensive...
• Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 May 2015 09:29:35 -0400
  ...Is there anything in the rebuild process that takes huge expensive machines or VW Special tools that one couldn't 'make' at home? My...
• Re: Shock/strut replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 16:46:35 -0500
  ...Shock/strut replacement > > > Hey all > > Just wondering if any special tools are needed for shock & strut > replacement on a Vanagon. Do I need a...
• Re: end of camping season????
  Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 22:06:25 -0700
  ...WA USA _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx
• Interesting oil leak - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:05:18 -0700
  ...Is this something that is replacable without tearing the engine apart? Does it require any special tools? Does anyone know of a place in...
• Stuck in Third Gear -
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 09:50:39 -0700
  ...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: How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:26:38 -0700
  ...and cheaply as practical. > > You can do this without the special timing tools if you line up all the > timing marks at the start...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 1 Feb 2015 10:50:21 -0800
  ...At least NAPA loans those tools, but 7/8" is too big, and rounded the corners. If the treads are buggered, the shop can...
• ignition switch removal?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 23:12:26 -0500
  ...lock cylinder and ignition switch), all the while using special VW spacer/sleeve removing tools. Seems like a huge PITA. Is there no simpler...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:08:07 -0700
  ...it'll be possible (or worth > it) without a lot of specialized tools, and with a fairly quick > turnaround, > since this'll be a...
• Re: Transplant complication
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 22:16:45 -0400
  ...There are no special tools involved. I wired my TC in place once I got it mounted so it wouldn't slide off. After...
• Re: Auto tranny and diff mating questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 06:24:49 -0400
  ...I'm sure it would be a bad thing to slip up and score sealing surfaces, so are there any special tools, techniques etc...
• Re: A/C repair $ticker $hock - not "urgent," but "pressing"
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 08:21:33 -0500
  ...I have changed the shaft seal on the 5xx series sanden compressor with no special tools. I have tried to change the seal on...
• Re: How to remove the tie rods??
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 22:35:11 -0800
  ...with a special tool that pushes the tie rod out as shown in Bentley, but who has one of those special tools handy? Todd...
• automatic transmission rebuild - can I do-it-myself?
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 14:58:41 -0800
  ...Are details for the tranny rebuild covered in Bentley, or anywhere else? Are special tools needed? What parts should I replace? I'm assuming...
• Re: Tools....
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 25 May 2001 00:05:00 -0500
  ...they do, however, have a much more extensive line of tools. so what to do? get your basic tools from sears. get any specialty...
• Re: Craftsman tools (was: Spring clip pliers)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 08 Mar 1996 08:21:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...K-mart blue-light specials are more than enough). IMHO there are two kinds of expensive lifetime-guarantee tools. One kind is where they...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Apr 2007 - Special issue (#2007-348)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 16:59:34 -0400
  ...But I always travel with my two big dogs,their food, cooking equip, camping gear, spare tools, spare parts, two spare tires (its a...
• Vendor thanks
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:11:30 -0700
  ...For some reason my "breakdowns" always occur when my van is full of building tools and materials. Went online that evening and ordered (2...
• Re: Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 18:09:01 -0800
  ...s sometimes a bit terse and assumes I have too > many special tools. It's a much better "backyard mechanic" manual than the Bentley...
• shop recommendation on Cape Cod
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 15:34:28 -0400
  ...He had all the tools and fixed us up right away. The place is called: Bay State Auto Clinic 470 Underpass Rd Brewster, MA...
• Re: How to change a starter?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:56:02 -0400
  ...Is there there a tutorial on the interweb? Any special tools? Thanks. I've done it on Diesels a few times. Starter is mounted...
• Re: Lowering a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 12:40:57 -0600
  ...ugh '87 16V GTI '80 850 Yamaha Special '87 16V GTI w/ hale damage - parting out - body gone, parts remain '89 16V GTI w...
• Re: AC parts supplier
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 12:13:36 -0700
  ...AC parts supplier Are the compressors worth rebuilding? Any special tools? Jay This communication is for use by the intended recipient and contains information...
• Re: bears burgling for food?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 12:00:04 -0800
  ...on- > board) > _________________________________________________________________ > Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter > tools and > more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx >
• Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...VW 736/1 Headlining tool VW 737, VW 739/1 (see above) PICK-UP: (No special VW tools listed...) Special riveting pliers TT 41...
• 87 tranny removal/replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dave & Sharon Good
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 21:38:42 -0700
  ...tranny(front portion) without dropping the entire transmission/transaxel assembly? Any special tools required? What seals are necessary....I assume the one between the...
• Re: More 2.1L coolant system woes (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 17:42:18 -0800
  ...that makes a special tool post pictures and > description someplace other can see. > I had all my special homemade tools at my website for...
• Re: Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 09:39:04 -0800
  ...My version of the 'Pocket Book' does not cover diesels so I can't tell you how much coverage it has of 'special tools...
• Re: front shock replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:37:26 -0700
  ...what kind of special tools I >will need > >Mark Cumnock _________________________________________________________________ Watch high-quality video with fast playback at MSN Video. Free! http://click.atdmt...
• Re: Fw: International Auto Service is in Transition
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:18:20 -0400
  ...hard to come by. > We have:Detlev's Personal and very special Syncro Westy with a 2.5l 5cyl > TDI, veggie oil conversion, solar...
• Fw: 87 tranny removal/replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dave & Sharon Good
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 21:43:20 -0700
  ...tranny(front portion) without dropping the entire transmission/transaxel assembly? Any special tools required? What seals are necessary....I assume the one between the...