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Re: Sliding door inner panel removal -- any gotchas?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:35:54 -0800
...They are thinner than the cast dandelion tool and will stress > the Masonite panels less. > > On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 7:57 AM...
I would like a digi tool for my digijet... Darrell Boehler show yourself.....
Historical mailing list - Jonc
Wed, 21 Jun 2000 13:46:18 -0400
...Does this tool include instructions for older sort of blind people?? come out come out where ever you are... [text/html]
Re: tools for cutting off fused rusted exhaust bolts????
Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
Tue, 9 Jan 2001 01:29:54 -0600
My trusty Dremmel tool with the cutting wheel zipped right through the rusted botls on my syncros engine. I love that Dremmel....(sigh). Mike...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 Jan 2003 00:55:24 EST
...ive actually amassed a small tool collection from tools being left in the engine compartment from careless mechanics. chris
Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
Historical mailing list - John C...
Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:14:43 +0000
...The most economical Bubble flare tool to > > date. Housed in a blow-molded storage > > > > Double Flaring Tool Kit - 7 Adapters -$27.50 > > ToolSource#: 68738...
Re: Detailed list of what size sockets/wrenches/tools do you carry??
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:39:34 -0800
...Detailed list of what size sockets/wrenches/tools do you > > carry?? > > > > > >> Hi Chuck: > >> I have been asking that same question of the various lists...
Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 22:23:01 -0500
Matthew asked: > So what tools do we carry in our busses on a daily basis- not a road-trip > basis? and in all seriousness...
Re: Essential Tools
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 16 Apr 2003 11:03:01 -0500
You know what I hate? I hate it when I loan tools to a real clutz and he returns them with blood from his...
Re: Snap on Tools
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 16 Apr 96 22:08:53 CDT
...Does anyone have access to a Snap on Tool dealer? There are a few >items I would like to purchase and my local guy...
Re: Vanagon Tool Box (Friday)
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 30 Jan 2004 08:35:36 -0800
...what are some >> handy tools/items I should have on hand in case of emergency? > > Here's a essential tools list, as contributed from...
Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:21:03 -0700
...I drew the line at transaxle rebuild. ;) A link to tools they sell: http://www.longenterprises.com/vw_transaxle_tools.htm On 4/29...
No Start Scenario, bypass tool
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 16:20:16 -0700
This tool can be a handy way to get to the bottom of things without needless parts purchases or fruitless parts swapping. We were...
Re: photo procedure; replacing lower ball joints 80-84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 5 Jan 2007 08:09:32 -0500
...I'm pretty sure these loaner tools > are also available from Autozone in the US. > > I don't know if this procedure (and tools...
Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:48:35 -0600
...This >> Harbor >> Freight set >> >> http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/sockets-accessories/21-piece-metric- >> 3-4-quarter-inch-heavy-duty-socket-set-5494...
Re: 1986 syncro westy stuck transmission drain plug
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 2 May 2012 07:58:14 -0700
Find a clean white tool truck stopped at an auto shop near you. Snapon makes a nice tool for this job. Ask around at...
Digijet tool?
Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
Thu, 14 Oct 1999 22:59:35 -0600
Hi After reading about all the virtues of the Digifant tool, I decided that I could use one too. I read Darrel's excellent...
Re: Checking Transmission Oil
Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
Mon, 31 Jan 2000 11:42:14 +0000
It's a 17mm hex tool that mates with a socket set. I just bought one for about 5 uk pounds from Just Kampers...
Favorite Tool or accessory
Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
Tue, 13 Mar 2001 21:23:59 -0800
...How about a thread on your favorite tool or accessory. I have 3: About a 1940 metal soldering tin from Craftsman that I keep...
Re: CV Bolts - want pictures of triple square / 12 point bolt and tool ?
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Fri, 28 Apr 2006 13:27:05 -0400
...I have pictures of both and the 12 point tool pack I use and can easily send them to you. I actually have two...
Re: Transmission clutch lever ???
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 4 Jul 2007 23:17:10 -0700
...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
Rare Hazet tools
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:22:07 -0800
...Very very rare :-) (Felder industries will hate this quantum leap in product development) https://shufti.blog/2023/12/27/tools-super-rare-hazet/ Cheers...
Re: Non-Vanagon Factory Tools For Sale
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Wed, 08 Nov 1995 14:39:00 -0800 (PST)
...what is that? Do you have any muffler bearing extracters? > >I love tools, but I don't know what I'd ever use a...
WTB: valve adjusting tools
Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
Sat, 4 Mar 2000 19:12:26 EST
...Does anyone have the tools for sale that they no longer need? Ken Hunter 82 Westy 1.9D 84 Jetta 1.6D 89 Mitsubishi...
Re: Tools and parts for Baja trip plus
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 15 Aug 2014 08:02:18 -1000
I think 'tools' was asked about. How about such things as .. CV joint screw tool, ratchet and extension to go with it. a good...
Re: Air tools for my Westy
Historical mailing list - David
Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:12:31 +0000
...for years I've just run a straight line to my air tools-the > > >> connections usually just match up from tools to the hoses...
Re: digifant
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Sun, 21 Jun 1998 19:10:26 -0500
...I have since developed such a digifant tool and it works well. The digifant tool consists of a short cable attached to the digifant...
Re: Bad Tool, bad, bad, tool.
Historical mailing list
Fri, 15 Dec 1995 09:46:26 -0800 (PST)
...Ptooey! I've railed on these "tool" manufactures before! Thom -- > A life is fine but it interferes with my job... Thom Fitzpatrick tfab@netcom...
engine assembly
Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:13:22 -0600
...Can a person use any type of homemade tool or do I have to hunt down a special VW tool for this ? I have...
Fw: [KG] Needed Tools
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 13 Nov 2000 14:10:04 -0700
...A tool used for removing wood splinters. > > > >PHONE: Tool for calling around to find another hydraulic floor jack. > > > >E-Z OUT BOLT AND STUD...
Re: followup - coolant gauge problem...
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 21 Sep 2005 11:17:56 -0700
...What it comes down to is: ("tool" means VW1301 tester dial setting) tool = 50 ----- 35ohms (tank reads full, temp reads hot) tool = 320 ---- 210ohms...
Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:25:25 -0600
I agree with you - Sears will replace Craftsman tools & I have had worn out ratchets & split sockets replaced by Sears. I also own some...
Re: Death Valley
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:06:06 -0800
...Death Valley > At 1/24/2007 01:22 PM, Robert Fisher wrote: >>--snip-- >>>I don't want to start a "here's my tool...
Re: Cutting out swivel Westy Seat Bases
Historical mailing list - olists
Mon, 2 Dec 2002 21:32:20 -0600
I kid around but I do appreciate the idea for the tool. I am learning this evening that I will have to cut welds...
Re: Friday - couple of recent tool acquisitions.
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 4 Sep 2015 09:34:10 -0700
RE: 'Old School' Tools Looks like stuff out of my fathers shop back in the '50s. Old school but does the job. Now all...
Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - SJKnell
Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:48 -0600
Looks like I found the ULTIMATE spring compression tool from aircooled.net. And the big bonus is they are here in Salt Lake City...
Re:tools for engine swap
Historical mailing list - Michael D. Dower
Mon, 3 Feb 1997 15:55:34 -0500 (EST)
...Will I need any special tools for this procedure? Looking forward to getting on the road. -Mike
Window Molding Tool
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Wed, 21 Jun 2000 11:22:28 -0400
I have taken some pictures showing how I constructed a tool for inserting the plastic molding into the groove in the front window rubber...
Best tool for fixing seem rust? anyone?
Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
Thu, 16 Sep 2004 16:30:43 -0400
...is a dremmel to best tool for the job? any thoughts on this? thanks all, jesse 89 carat
Re: Shock Shaft Socket
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 2 Oct 2005 16:23:47 -0700
...Shock Shaft Socket > http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=1632&store=snapon-store >
Re: Shock Shaft Socket
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sun, 2 Oct 2005 18:30:22 -0500
...Shock Shaft Socket http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=1632&store=snapon-store >>
Re: WTB adaptor to cooling system tester ...
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:47:33 -0400
...They have loaner tool programs and may have that adapter in the set the loan. Also try other loaner tool people in your area...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:59:37 -0500
There's a few homemade tools to do the job; http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2946138-exhaust-clamp-removal-tool http://www.4crawler...
Re: fuel hose crimping tool
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:45:08 -0500
...fuel hose crimping tool anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel hoses? I'm finding tools that cost...
Re: Clamshell toolbox
Historical mailing list
Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:14:06 -0500
...Clamshell toolbox Got to be careful of those PNW cliffs. (90 in a Vanagon) :-) GregM -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: Tool for Subie/VW engine replacement
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 30 May 2012 18:22:27 -0700
...viewing this week's Harbor Freight tools ad, I came across what > looks like the perfect tool for lifting our motors in and out.
Re: Lower Ball Joint tool
Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
Sun, 20 Sep 2015 20:08:29 -0400
...I'd rather use the correct tools and do it myself. I hate to sound like a broken record, but a regular ball joint...
Re: Tool Roll
Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:27:00 -0800
...Very cool store for their first effort.� They have an in-store tool museum that was procured from a local old-timer/tool collector...
Re: Getting my 1985 Vanagon's front radiator fan to come on sooner
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 15 May 2007 10:05:30 -0700
...http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/norton/index.php
Craftsman Tool Sale at Sears!
Historical mailing list - Bryan
Thu, 25 Nov 1999 14:53:25 -0800
...but Sears is having a half-price sale on all Craftsman Tools (among other things). It's from 7AM to 11AM on Friday November...
Re: German Auto Tools Distributor?
Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
Sat, 26 Oct 2002 20:36:26 +0000
...They carry all VW-Audi & Hazet tools. Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ Unlimited Internet access -- and 2 months free! Try MSN. http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans...
ramp/jack/tool advice needed for engine change
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Sat, 12 Jul 2003 10:17:22 -0400
...Any advice on tools would be appreciated. John Lauterbach Macon, GA
Re: FIXED The incredible shrinking skylight seal (89 Westy)
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 16:09:58 -0600
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Re: torque wrench
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 28 Nov 2004 11:32:04 -0500
> Only a year warranty? I thought Craftsman tools had a liftime warranty. I thought that all "Craftsman" tools had a lifetime warranty, too. Sears...
didijet tool
Historical mailing list - Dietrich
Wed, 7 Mar 2007 13:26:05 -0500
...I'm looking for a didijet tool for my vanagon 1.9 L . Does anyone on the list have one to sell. Thanks dietrich
Re: Flaring tool for propane lines?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:48:31 -0400
...lines coming from the Westy >propane >tank, what type of flaring tool is required? It's just a simple 45 degree flare, nothing special.
Re: Cool Tool for Rusty Nuts, etc.
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:41:31 -0500
...Cool Tool for Rusty Nuts, etc. >> >> My Snap-On man just gave me a demo of this inductive heating tool for >> loosening frozen nuts...
Re: Stuck Cylinder (Head Gasket Replacement)
Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
Sun, 7 Feb 1999 11:37:59 -0500
...I have always dropped the engine at this point and rented the VW special tools (described in Bentley) from the Bus Depot to disassemble...
Re: CV tool name. Got it. Now, what size is it, really?
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 17:26:28 -0500
...This is the exact tool I used to replace a half-axle two weeks ago. Good luck! To offer a more complete answer... that...
Re: CV joint 12 point cap screws (bolts)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 17:38:58 -0500
...I've been using this tool for over 20 > years, never had a problem stripping it. Stripping the 12 points on the > bolt a...
Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:19:32 -0500
...The most economical Bubble flare tool to > date. Housed in a blow-molded storage > > Double Flaring Tool Kit - 7 Adapters -$27.50 > ToolSource#: 68738...