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• Re: 88 GL - Oil Cooler R&R
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 09:23:08 -0500
  ...That nut is thin and can be messed up with those groove lock pliers. They do come in handy though. Dennis, From my phone...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:15:53 -0800
  ...when you squeeze them by whatever method...a good german angled adjustable pliers works well for me .. even when fully squeezed, due to the...
• Re: running a little cool?
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 18:11:44 -0400
  ...I've cleaned the wire, and used pliers to > tighten its grasp on the sender. I've rulled out a lot. Maybe the > sender...
• Re: fuel injector hoses, replacing
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 08:38:50 -0800
  ...Use a set of pliers to pull the hose off, it takes a few minutes of cutting and tugging per injector. After doing it...
• Stumbling Update
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 13:35:02 -0800
  ...Took needle nose pliers and bent the contact arm so it moved about 1 mm, moves on a fresh track now. Idles much better...
• Re: Fuel Injection rated hose
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:40:39 -0800
  ...with the ears that you clamp with the special flat nose pliers regards On Sunday, November 13, 2011, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies?
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 18:37:24 -0500
  ...I've taken them out with small > screwdriver's and needle nose pliers but looks like there is a > specific tool > for these. Anybody...
• My Ignition switch replacement experience
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:28:15 -0800
  ...assembly 6) Remove stem (wiper, turn signal switches) assembly 7) With pliers, remove the plastic collar around shaft 8) Remove all 3 (or is...
• Re: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 12 Sep 2019 23:30:58 -0400
  ...You'll need a set > of hose clamp pliers intended for flat band spring clamps to work with the > factory clamps. Some people like...
• Re: Craftsman tools (was: Spring clip pliers)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 19:19:21 +0000
  At 1:32 PM 3/7/96, Maher, Steve (SD-MS) wrote: > I've broken three Craftsman screwdrivers-- guess trying to lift an > entire...
• Re: cabinet use
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 13:24:32 -0400
  ...oil, extra belts, jumper cables > B - Drawer matches, pens, silverware, notebook, pliers, screw drivers, knife, misc. stuff (this is my "junk drawer") > C - sink...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 May 2016 05:04:07 -0400
  At 04:49 PM 5/13/2016, Scott wrote: >while there, look for an insulated spark-plug wire pulling pliers ... >so you can pull...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:40:40 -0400
  ...That's their larger (14") size of >> straight pliers meant for flat band clamps, actually made by >> K-D. An offset pair would have...
• Re: CV boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 16:07:34 -0800
  ...correct 12 point socket screw tool, a pair of circlip pliers or longnose pliers, and a good size hammer and drift to get reluctant...
• Re: To those concerned with steering wheel sloppiness
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 07:30:51 -0500
  ...You drop the upper shaft (no need >> to remove >> the wheel) and pull out the old bushing with pliers, then >> soap up the >> new...
• Re: Heat/Fresh Air Cables broke
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Apr 1997 10:00:36 -0400 (AST)
  ...kink with needle nosed pliers and refit it into the lever arm. Then undo the clamp bolt, 8mm? on the cable sheath and reposition...
• Re: Bypass coolant pipes under van for rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:46:18 -0700
  After pinching the hoses with clamps or locking pliers, I put a towel under the core to catch any coolant and then pulled the...
• Re: Tool Kit for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 26 Jul 95 12:05:27 CDT
  ...metric sockets & wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers (especially some long-nosed needle-nosed pliers, for removing the little clips that hold the injector connectors on), spark...
• Re: building tool kit-vendor recomendations?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 11:36:51 -0800
  ...are a must! Jack stands Long-nose pliers, nippers, and one set of big-assed pliers about 14 inches long with adjustable jaws, get...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:13:21 -0700
  ...then clamp the wrench with a vice-grip type of > locking pliers. This helps keep the line nut wrench from spreading > under extreme force...
• What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 15:49:35 -0700
  ...in my bus i have a full set of cheap-o metric sockets and wrenches, pliers, needle nose, cutters, large cresent wrench and large...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 07:57:32 -0800
  ...key slot and then turned with a channellocks (okay, >German Knipex!) pliers one time will nicely BREAK all the finely >engineered German lock wafers...
• WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:08:57 -0600
  "Worse comes to worse a pair of cable pinch pliers applied behind the glove box or under the heater diffuser panel near the floor...
• Was regarding the Dremel - now 4 pack ub12220 batteries install
  Historical mailing list - Susmay
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 18:19:06 -0700
  ...I used a carbon cutting disc on my Dremel to cut most way through the flange, then used pliers to leverage it off the...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 22:24:27 -0400
  ...If you contemplate messing with coolant hoses, go to Napa and get their large hose clamp pliers meant for the flat spring-type clamps...
• Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle? Teaspoons
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:19:42 -0600
  ...That's sort of the way I used those needle nose pliers, but also why I found > the two kitchen knives an easier way...
• Re: Procedure: Replacing Trans Final Drive Seals
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 10:49:27 -0500
  ...I'd advise >you have before attempting it are: > > External circlip pliers > 3" puller > seal remover (that wicked-looking double-hooked tool) > a LARGE...
• CV joint field notes;
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 14:24:01 -0800
  ...Turn it with your pliers/pipe wrench/whatever. A chisel applied to the outer circumference of the head may also work. Change the joints...
• Re: E-Brake cable front cable
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 05:40:56 EST
  ...Then to squeeze the clip over the new cable I used some sort of pliers that I wiggled up in there. Again, this is...
• Re: that little light behind the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 12:45:28 -0800
  ...I pulled the knobs off with a pair of bent needle nose pliers, grip behind the wide part (where your fingers go) and pull...
• Re: stub axle seal
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 05:08:54 -0800
  ...External circlip pliers 3" puller seal remover (that wicked-looking double-hooked tool) a LARGE washer slightly bigger that the oil seal an even...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 05:44:44 EST
  ...I also take a 1/2" breaker bar, an allen key set, ignition pliers, vice grips, spare fuses and a can of WD40. I...
• Deal on Bosch Coils & Rear Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 18:52:59 -0500
  ...Could be straightened in minutes with a pair of pliers; although the damage to the chrome finish would remain, it would be under the...
• DIESEL valve adj./head rebuild info?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 20:02:46 -0600
  ...Any advice on depressors, pliers, and discs? I'm familiar with what vwdiesel.com has, but not other sources or do-it-yourself tools...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:19:33 -0700
  ...then clamp the wrench with a vice-grip type of locking pliers. This helps keep the line nut wrench from spreading under extreme force...
• Re: radiator replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:24:22 -0800
  ...I found out that I *really* want a pair of spring clamp pliers in the worst way now. alistair On 2011-11-21, at...
• Re: vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 10:43:06 -0500
  ...circlip "tool" was a big screwdriver and a small needle nose pliers... works for me. I'm sure the "proper" tool would work best...
• Re: gas lines and fires
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 28 Sep 1998 22:31:46 EDT
  ...Grab one of the freshly cut edges with some pliers and peel out the hose. The crimp now will fall off. You are left...
• Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 10 May 2001 10:26:24 -0700
  ...the push rods for you, send > them > to me...) snap ring pliers, and an afternoon. > > > >>some concern about passing California smog tests every 2...
• Re: Egg on face (was: whiff of propane)
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:13:03 -0300
  ...A touch with a pair of pliers, and the >propane smell is gone. > >I could blame her, she is supposed to know what she...
• Fwd: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:37:16 -0400
  ...You'll need a set of hose clamp pliers intended for flat band spring clamps to work with the factory clamps. Some people like...
• Re: Air and heat knobs on levers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 14:20:12 -0600
  Something that makes the job a lot more easy and controllable is a pair of bent-nosed pliers. You can pull straight back, but...
• Re: Coolant "T"-Piece
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 13:16:22 -0700
  ...And buy the special radiator hose clamp pliers (about $15 at Checker). With these you can lock onto the clamp from different directions (the...
• brake piston adjustment/pliers
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 14:40:56 -0700
  Hi All, In trying to again solve my obnoxiously-squeaky FRight brakes, I learned that the caliper (Teves aka ATE on the ETKA, AFAIK...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 22:18:13 -0500
  ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > > Hi John, > > > > you're looking for Spring Clamp Pliers... > > > > > https://www.amazon.com/ARES-71100-Flexible-Position-18mm-54mm/dp/B004GUN15G...
• Tools
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:01:25 -0800
  ...The breaker bar and socket are still under the back seat, the extra 12-13-14 mm wrenches, 6 way screw driver, pliers and...
• Re: Solved &^%(^&%&^%$b wrist pin clips!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 14 May 2005 20:58:46 -0500
  ...circlip pliers. >>> >>> Forget about Harbor Freight, Kragen, or other POS tools...you get >>> what you pay for when it comes to circlip pliers. >>> >>> Once...
• Re: Odometer fix?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 19:38:21 -0400
  Hi Mike, Rough up the metal shaft a bit with some side cutting pliers, then force the gear back onto it. That method of...
• Re: Rounded off lug nut, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 16:28:15 -0800
  ...Big locking pliers >3. I you don't have clearance to use the above give up and take it to a >welding shop where...
• fuel injector hoses, replacing
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 19:35:17 -0700
  ...This gave me something to grab with pliers and twist and pull the hose off. I didn't cut into anything vital except the...
• Re: Sink pump improvement?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:27:18 -0700
  ...I could turn > the impeller with pliers and get it moving. After working that loose and > running it a while, I haven't had...
• Re: Vanagon body work
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 06:42:27 EST
  ...end under the dash and using a pair of needle nose pliers squeezing the two barbs located on the stem and having another person...
• Re: Keys locked in van
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 10:01:34 -0700
  ...Matthew Pollard wrote: > > My solution is to use a pair of pliers (leather-person works too) and turn > the nut on the backside of...
• Re: tail lamp upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 17:04:45 -0500
  ...was to break the > bulb and then twist it out with pliers. What a mess. > > For TAIL LIGHTS, stick with the original bulbs. > > As...
• Re: removing rear hatch panel
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 23:03:04 EDT
  ...big flathead screwdriver, and a pair of wire cutters or needlenose pliers..and a rag or block of wood to keep from scratching the...
• Re: Instrument lights?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 22:53:32 -0700
  ...Good, strong fingers can usually do it, but it's a bit easier to *carefully* do this with pliers. VW Part No. 431 919...
• Solved; OIL warning light up
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:51:04 -0700
  ...A pair of > long > angled needle nose pliers is used to remove the spade connector on the > end of > the wire. Pull on the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 21 Nov 1998 to 22 Nov 1998 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 18:27:10 -0500
  ...a couple adjustable wrenches for the few odd sized bolts and pliers/visegrips and 5 and 6mm allen keys. (5mm for oilpan, 6mm for...
• Re: Headlight Unit Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 15:43:02 -0800
  ...The large end comes out easy (once you get the hang of it) with small channellock pliers to rotate the thing while pushing down...
• Re: Diagnosing Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 07:35:04 -0500
  ...If so you have to do some careful and fancy work with pliers to cross the new ones over so they match the old...