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• NEW 1.9 TDI and TD engines for sale COMPLETE!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 14:27:26 EDT
  ...rpms and 149 ftlbs of torque at 1900 (a real stump puller and this motor gets excellent fuel mileage to boot!) for $3500. The...
• Re: moon caps, and who knows?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:14:03 -0800
  ...doesnt mean >> they came >> with chrome moonies though :) >> >> all vanagons even came with that U shaped chrome moonie puller in the >> jack >> kit. weather...
• Re: thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 29 May 2008 06:28:30 -0700
  if they give you any trouble, just cut the heads off with a disc and use a stud puller after removing the housing and...
• Re: Odometer....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 14:50:31 -0500
  ...Without a watchmakers puller, it is at this point that most needles are broken. And they are difficult to fix and impossible to find...
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:44:13 -0800
  ...if you don't have an oil pump puller.. which is a threaded rod with a fork at the end that engages in the...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:22:59 -0500
  ...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: Can pilotbearing be changed with flywheel in place?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:07:57 -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: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 18:49:19 -0400
  ...they will need to be pressed or pulled off with a puller and somehow driven back on. You will also need either a 6...
• Re: CV removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 May 2006 15:09:55 -0400
  ...A gear puller is a much better option. A press is an ideal solution. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:19:32 -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: power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Thu, 8 May 2003 19:20:43 -0700
  ...You can either hammer those out or use a puller clamp. There's a u-joint that connect to the steering column. Loosen that...
• 4 Westfalia Campers (& a Splitty) For Sale in Pa (LONG)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 17:54:54
  ...There are dents in the nose and on the left side, which the previous owner pulled out with a dent puller, leaving holes from...
• Re: First try at a trannie only pull - questions
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 19:52:07 -0700
  ...how does it come off? It appears I'd need a puller to get it off. I need to get the whole clutch lever...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 10:10:50 -0500
  ...BZ-own 46, 40, & 36 mm sockets & a BFP (Puller) for those old brake > drums > > > On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 9:16 AM...
• Re: My first 09 subi conversion and some body work stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:19:40 -0400
  ...little dents that will be just right for your new dent puller, and a van that will need a subi one of these years...
• Re: The Zombie Thread: Tongue Weight, Hauling Stuff, Bicycle Racks, et al.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 21:18:11 EDT
  ...The farmer lent me a cable puller in order to suck the engine down onto the crossmember and with his blessing, "That somabitch ain...
• Re: How do we remove ignition key assembly..?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:53:00 -0800
  ...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: 2 matters, oil pressure, and axle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:30:21 -0500
  ...I drill it and use a slide puller to screw into the holes and yank it out. Let me know if you need more...
• Re: Parts Place
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 4 Apr 95 16:08:02 EDT
  ...at between 25 and 50% off dealer, and they rent the puller, they sourced us a power steering pump for our '86 van used...
• Installing Ignition Switch - HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sat, 5 Jun 2004 21:32:53 -0400
  ...According to Bentley, I need a kind of puller named US 1012 to pull out the "steering lock housing". I am very hesitating to...
• Stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:37:12 -0400
  ...Inlcude five various pullers,separators. Paid 150.00 when new asking 90.00 shipped Top of steering column cover with black plastic with the...
• Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 12:20:07 -0400
  I’m pretty sure he expects us to use a specially designed Bell Industries fuse puller to accomplish the task. And, it will be...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:17:57 -0700
  ...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: Power Steering rack boot
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 22:03:32 -0500
  If it's just the boot you need, it's simple enough to pop of the steering knuckles with a puller and remove them...
• Re: Mostly successful manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:55:55 -0700
  ...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: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 20:11:28 -0400
  ...spacer out > if you don't have the wierd two-arm puller like the Bentley's suggests > using. Some people have said that the...
• Re: Parking Brake Slipping
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 02:40:02 -0400
  ...What's with the special puller they show in the VW manual? Is it really necessary or is there another way? Thanks guys! Please...
• VANAGON WASSERBOXER HIGH PERFORMANCE TORQUE CAM NEW WOW
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 10 May 2004 20:56:55 -0500
  ...1.4:1 rocker .448 Duration @ .050 222 Degrees (GREAT HILL PULLER FOR STOCK & MODIFIED ENGINES) STAGE 2 Cam specs... Lift with Stock Rocker...
• Re: throw out bearing release shaft question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:29:45 -0400
  ...had to remove > the arm from the old shaft with a puller which wasn't difficult at all. So > as a result I'm...
• Re: removing input shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 13 May 2012 11:12:15 -0700
  ...seal with the bell hsg on, you will need a seal puller to > pry it out and then a longish tube that will go...
• Re: Brake Drum Removal, Alldata web site
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 07:59:46 -0800 (PST)
  ...The drum and hub are seprable. > > >Besides, that way you don't need a giant socket, a hub > > puller and a breaker bar capable...
• Re: oil pump change in the van??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 21:14:44 -0500
  ...i have the oil pump puller from my aircooled stuff so it should be fairly straight forward after removing the engine support bar, Right...
• Re: Oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 15:00:48 -0400
  ...Once it's out, I think any old seal puller will do. Driving it back in can be a challenge, don't recall what...
• '71 bus progress & questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jul 1995 20:56:30 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Can the piece of tin behind the crank pulley be removed without removing the pully? I don't have a puller and was going...
• Re: Help removing clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 07:34:01 -0700
  ...If you can recommend a specific puller that works well for getting those levers off please do as I will buy one. Mark Daryl...
• Re: Uncooperative Starter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 08:35:53 -0700
  ...Costs less than $15 at the dealer, but requires a puller to remove the lock housing and some drilling to replace the switch. P...
• Re: What a day...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 19:42:48 -0600
  ...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: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 09:33:10 -0700
  ...he expects us to use a specially designed Bell Industries fuse puller to accomplish the task. And, it will be a thing of beauty...
• starter turns except when the battery is disconnected but does not turn engine-solenoid problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:48:23 -0500
  ...site looks like I'll need to find a steering wheel puller to replace this part). In the mean time I disconnected the switch...
• Re: Rear crankshaft seal (late Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 09:31:37 -0400
  ...You can use the bug crank gear puller and a large socket for a spacer. I add a little heat to the syncro seal...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:24:31 -0500
  ...You've got to use about an 8 inch 3-saw puller to pull the cam gear and distributor gear off together to get...
• Re: Serious problems with CV reinstall -HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 1 May 1999 22:10:46 -0500
  ...slide the >replacement boot on. > >So, should I buy a gear puller, to remove said inner race, and then >assemble >cv and pound back...
• Re: head gasket question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:51:52 -0500
  ...Making a wrist pin puller from allthread, pipe, washers, and nuts was quick and easy and making a "Special" tool to hold the rod...
• Re: Huge Nut on Rear Drum
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 15:04:15 -0700
  ...Seems unecessary, but also > seems no way to get a drum puller around the edges of the drum. OK, > what size socket do I...
• Re: Mostly successful manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:18:09 -0700
  ...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: removing studs from new heads
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:19:58 -0400
  ...Do I need to >> use >> a stud puller instead? Or should they come out easy with the double-nut? >> >> Thanks, >> Wes >> >> >
• Re: Tool Pontifications
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 18:08:39 +0000
  ...For more exotic stuff Snap-On is clearly the way, for pullers, special tools, my FI pressure gauges, etc, not for normal wrench/sockets...
• Another lame-o fastener question
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 09:56:16 -0500
  ...I even made up a tool that uses two pipe clamps and a hub puller to work as a spreader, but with considerable force...
• Re: @#$%! Trees!
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 16 May 2016 13:39:41 -0700
  ...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: Odometer....
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 19:23:40 -0700
  ...Without a watchmakers puller, it is at this point that most >needles are broken. And they are difficult to fix and impossible to find...
• Re: Utility trailer benefits...yay
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:50:31 -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...
• SUMMARY: pilot bearing
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 14:17:06 +0100 (MET)
  ...Then my husband went to a local garage and borrowed a puller! Wish we'd thought of this earlier.. The puller looked like it...
• Re: Batter clamp removal ...? Got it out?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:28:38 -0700
  ...Batter clamp removal ...? I have one of these battery pullers that I bought when I was about 17. When I used it to take...
• Re: headlight emergency!
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 18:32:16 -0400
  ...BTW, I didn't need a puller to get the spacer and steering lock /switch off. I used a hammer and big screwdriver to...
• Re: Oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 15:54:47 -0400
  ...Once it's out, > I think any old seal puller will do. Driving it back in can be a challenge, > don't recall what...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 15:42:51 -0700
  ...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: Speedo needle removal--accomplished
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:59:53 -0700
  ...wrote: > > > I got a jeweler friend to use a watchmakers gear > > puller to pull mine. > > Worked slick as a whistle. > > > > Be careful handling the...
• Re: Radiator fan on without key
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 1 Oct 2012 23:16:38 -0500
  ...http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Flex-A-Lite-16-in-dia-thru-core -mount-single-pusher-puller-Syclone-S-Blade-high-performance-electric...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:09:28 -0800
  ...6mm-19mm > > File Set > > Magnetic Pullers: (2) with Mirrors > > Adapters: several 3/8" and 1/2" adapters and extenders > > Allen Wrenches: Up to 17mm...
• VW Parts and equipment for sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 12:23:22 -0800 (PST)
  ...241A Rear wheel bearing puller for swing axles 246 No-go plug gauge to check wear on starter shaft bushing 270A Gauge for checking...