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• Griot's Garage
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 12:15:11 -0800 (PST)
  ...they sell the type of tools that people with lino'ed garages would buy - very nice and very expensive. tel number - 1-800-345...
• Vallejo show?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 17:47:39 -0700
  ...can post? Thanks! Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
• Testing
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 18:34:34 -0700
  ...Ron -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 15:19:33 +1100
  Spare VW Mechanic. I keep him under the middle seat, and feed him bread and water every now & then. David Del Ben 85 1...
• tools for adjusting throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 08:40:41 -0800
  Does anyone know what size allen-wrench is used for the throttle switch adjustment bolts on an '88 Vanagon? Its kind of a reach...
• Re: cheap tools and old glory.
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 23:30:38 -1000
  > The world has made a surprise turn on us. China is now an ally! don't count your allies just yet, Karl... it ain...
• Replacing inside mirror
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 22:46:41 -0500
  ...Are special tools required? John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 7-passenger
• Re: 12 Point CV Tool Size?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:14:20 +0000
  ...My first one was from KD tools, off a rack at a Foreign Car Parts Place JohnLiMBO
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:57:12 -0400
  ...Lower ones can be replaced without using a stand-up press, I've done it using autoparts store loaner tools; http://californiavan.com/frontend...
• Re: Tools and parts for Baja trip plus
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 14 Aug 2014 22:52:24 -0400
  ...But don't know all the tools I need????? > > > > curious to input on other adventures and what u suggest. I believe > > this is good...
• Calling all listees for a little project...
  Historical mailing list - jesse and monica
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 21:22:02 -0400
  ...Tools required_or tools that can be made to take the place of bought tools. 2. Step by step procedure for the removal/install...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:23:46 -0600
  ...The "free" replacement policy doesn't apply to ALL Craftsman tools. Years ago I broke a fairly expensive Craftsman torque wrench. Took it back...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:26:30 -0500
  ...The breaker bar > handle was much more expensive but you can probably borrow one from somebody > or a FLAPS that lends tools or just...
• Re: Craftsman Tool Sale at Sears!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 21:00:32 -0700
  Just saw an ad for this on Phoenix TV, but it is not for all tools. Rather, it covers tool sets which normally sell...
• Re: tools (more)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 16:05:54 -0800
  ...VANAGON.COM> Date: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 7:34 AM Subject: tools (more) >All, > >A few handy items I haven't seen mentioned. > >Siphon...
• Re: Vanagon Manual, Hex Wrenches Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 20:12:59 EST
  ...The tools to remove these are more difficult to obtain. The small post in the hex hole is what makes these hardware different. They...
• Re: vanagon tools
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 20:35:57 EST
  ...vanagon tools Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 05:40:57 -0800 does anyone here know where i can get the tool that removes the...
• Re: Converting EFI to Carberator(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 09:25:12 -0600
  ...It can be taken to bits with simple tools and > without specialist equipment. A carburetor is simple. It can be taken to > bits with...
• Re: brake flaring tool
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 00:29:38 -0500
  ...Becky Oliver wrote: > A great source for good but "cheap" tools, Harbor Frieght Tools > > http://www.harborfreight.com/ > > double flare tool is under 20...
• Re: Another good deal on tools
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 16:20:08 -0600
  one thing to consider when trying to buy tools: how do i get hold of the seller to enact the warranty? or to buy...
• Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 08:33:13 -0800
  ...oh the part that desided to break that housed 4 mail coolent hoses was just a (freak)thing, sometimes tools will only come in...
• Re: Shock/strut replacement
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 19:18:01 -0800
  Hope you didn't get the wrong idea on this job from members with syncros - you definitely do NOT need any special tools to...
• Re: broken sockets
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 00:33:49 EST
  I break sockets occasionally because i use 'em 10 hours a day, 6 days a week, and have lots of impact tools. No, i...
• floor jack repair?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 09:55:55 -0700
  ...The jack was marketed about 10 years ago by Dayton Tools... No. 690-J-214... Dayton Tools is (or was) the automotive division of...
• Looking for Ed Stevens...
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Thu, 22 May 1997 15:46:36 -0700
  ...a note? Thanks! Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
• tools and stress LVC
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:24:05 -0800
  This will be of use to young and old wrench wranglers http://www.agrabilityproject.org/assistivetech/tips/handtools.cfm Alistair -- '82 Westy -> diesel converted...
• front shock replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:20:43 -0500
  ...what kind of special tools I will need Mark Cumnock I-4 conversion 84 westy
• Re: OT-stranded in the wilderness with a westy what would you do ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 20:52:16 -0500
  I'll bet the fellow that died had all the trick nav tools as he was a editor for cnet. All he lacked was...
• Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 16:54:10 -0400
  ...Absent a fancy clock-hand remover, the best way is with two opposed tools having strong lever action, like the spoons mentioned earlier. This...
• Re: Moulding Tool: where do I get it.
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 22:35:14 -0700
  i think west coast metric has a bunch of tools that may contain one of these. i don't know if it's www...
• Re: tools and stress LVC (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 11:22:51 EST
  ...Same with tools. I often grind, bend, or cut up a tool to make it fit a particular application. However, I only mangle the...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:42:39 +0000
  ...I'd rather pay someone else to fix it" mindset, and if > that continues, you'll see fewer and fewer tools being sold period.
• Re: How to fix arm rest?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 21 Aug 2018 20:22:15 -0700
  ...https://www.irwin.com/tools/browse/clamps/one-handed-bar-clamps
• Reviews of Harbor Freight Tools products
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:55:58 -0400
  There are probably other sites too. Edward http://harborfreightreviews.com/ http://www.toolcrib.com/blog/2008/08/buyer-beware-a-harbor-freight-buying-guide...
• Friday funnel tool
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:55:15 -0500
  This is one of the most useful looking tools I've come across in a while... It's a thin lead sheet wrapped in...
• Re: Esp For Eurovan Owners
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Sep 1994 06:36:15 -0400 (EDT)
  Pete writes: >This message is in MIME format.....the remaining parts are likely unreadable >without MIME-aware tools. Hell, even I couldn't read...
• Re: A/C tools question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 9 May 2013 21:24:29 -0500
  ...A/C tools question For those who work on their A/C, how do you recover the refrigerant and evacuate the system so you...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:10:29 -0700
  ...Learn to use the tools in some reasonable manner. Make a list of the tools an keep it in the box with a copy...
• Fryday - Mk IV Jetta question.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:14:52 -0600
  ...My preferred online dealer for our Mk I Golf has the tool for $45 - ( http://www.germanautoparts.com/Tools/Volkswagen/Brake+tools) The tool...
• Re: online tool sources
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 10:58:29 -0800
  for those who appreciate shiny tools :-) www.snapon.com but there is no way to purchase tools throuhg this url. may want to hang...
• Re: Is there such a tool?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:05:51 -0400
  ...JELLY) that I use to brush on my hand saws or tools that eats rust and leaves the tool bright and shiny. Mind you...
• Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:13:04 -0700
  ...It takes a lot of expertise and special tools to rebuild a transaxle, I don't recommend it for the novice. Send it to...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 11:26:40 -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: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 8 May 2016 11:26:43 -0700
  ...On 5/8/16, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Torque multipliers are readily available tools. Just bring money. For the > most part 1...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:14:12 -0500
  >> It is rare indeed out here to find cell service in the mountains when off the interstates. << True that for the Blue Ridge Parkway...
• Re: Can I drain coolant from someplace more accessible?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:06:18 -0400
  At 12:12 PM 4/11/2010, neil n wrote: >http://www.wood-carving-tools.com/wood-clamp-424.jpg Jorgenson Ponies? Should be...
• Re: 6 guys and vanagon x-country-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:13:20 -0700
  Well, if they come through Bend, Oregon I can certainly lend tools, a driveway, some coffee and WiFi. :) The Maupin RendezVW is next weekend...
• Re: Click type torque wrench
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 09:56:30 -0400
  ...by in the US Some MAC and Snap-on trucks have a handful of specialties, but can't get basic tools. Chris 1960 Westfalia
• Re: (fwd) Barndoor Alert! [f]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 5 Oct 1995 19:15:29 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Palmer says: > > Thom! > > Road Trip!! > > Fly out and Drive back ala Hoover? Think the airlines will mind 250 lbs of > tools? > Not if he...
• Re: Fwd: [Fwd: [Fwd: virus]] Info:
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 19:45:51 -0700
  Ron Lussier wrote: > > You idiot. > > -- /\_/\ ____ > Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds > (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" > coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds...
• directions Memphis to Manchester
  Historical mailing list - alexander may
  Thu, 6 May 2004 12:07:41 -0700
  Does anybody have some directions to get to Manchester Tennessee via Memphis without going to Nashville? Alex _________________________________________________________________ Getting married? Find tips, tools and the...
• Re: Tools for testes
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 11:29:10 -0800
  This nun Vanagroin relatives off that leased. Spoking of knots, there are a gropes of Scotsmens who have a place called Syncro-Nutz. McGill...
• Vin Numbers
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:19:01 -0800
  ...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
• Re: A/C tools question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 10 May 2013 08:17:10 -0700
  ...A/C tools question To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 10:24 PM When R12 was more common I used...
• Re: My door fell off last night
  Historical mailing list - Erin Daniels
  Sun, 5 Apr 2020 16:09:00 -0700
  ...So far I have two different people on the line who have the correct tools and are willing to help. Now it’s just...
• Re: Left front brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:36:30 -0700
  Its a 30 min in the NAPA lot task with basic tools, and that's with bleeding! $80 bucks an hr!!!! I'd by...
• Re: Vanagon newbie needs help with 1.9 water pump in Vancouver
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:18:14 -0700
  ...In this case, you are lucky, it's a fairly simple job without using many tools. Don't let anyone fix your car. Your...
• Re: front shock replacement
  Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 18:18:50 -0800
  ...what > kind of special tools I > will need > > Mark Cumnock > I-4 conversion 84 westy ===== Matt Faust '84 Wolfsburg Weekender "Moby" '63 Westy SO...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:14:32 -0600
  ...I drive a lot - over 50K a year and can say the best 2 tools to take on the road are a cell phone...
• broken sockets
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 09:31:21 +0000
  ...If > you depend on your tools to make a living, Craftsman won't cut it a lot of > the time. > Return policy is up...