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• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:29:15 -0500
  ...a corner off to squeeze it into the joints. > My pitman puller worked GREAT to pull the joint off the shaft, I had > to...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 17:46:25 -0500
  ...compressing piston rings in engine Derek, I have used a home-made rig like that, but with an inertia puller. Jim On Mon, Dec...
• Re: moon caps, and who knows?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:25:57 -0600
  ...though :) >>> >>> all vanagons even came with that U shaped chrome moonie puller in the >>> jack >>> kit. �weather they came with chrome moonies or not...
• Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 19:22:46 PDT
  ...Anybody know what this is? That is a VW hubcap puller. I don't know if your van has the steel wheels with chrome...
• Re: exaust removal
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 21:26:52 -0400
  ...the studs (very likely) we will need to use a stud puller to remove them, which will require the entire exaust of that side...
• Re: Huge Nut on Rear Drum
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 15:24:18 -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...
• Update on the New Engine Timing Issue....And finally idle problem solved.
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 21:38:41 -0400
  ...until i get a puller for the drive gear. The first crank it fired right up! Needless to say i was happy. I never...
• Re: Get yourself a hydraulic press!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 10:02:16 -0700
  ...knee replacement! > > Bentley shows a "squeezing" device, but a tie rod puller like Eastwood > sells might also work. There usually is a way to...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 22:16:13 -0800
  ...Wedged fork thing - it destroys the boot though. > Pullers - sure .....but pulling on a taperd thing ..........or pushing .I > mean ...... > just isn't the...
• Re: Parts Place and neat tools
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 18 Feb 97 08:19:45 -0500
  ...They do some neat tool rentals (FWD wheel bearing puller) that >no one else does. I'd have to chime in on the nay...
• Q.about Front Syncro Axle Removal (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 10:34:05 -0800
  ...of the bearing assembly? Bentley shows some sort of a wheel puller/pusher to do this job. Any hints on what tool make and...
• stub axle headache
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 19:25:21 -0600
  ...Bentley shows you need a puller tool but it was easy to remove. Then remove the two Phillips screws on either side of the...
• Re: starter turns except when the battery is disconnected but does not turn engine-solenoid problem?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:08:28 -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: sliding door lock, 82 v
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  13 Jul 1995 13:55:03 -0700
  ...a spark plug wire puller (it meets the first two criteria) and a mineature (6" long) "wrecking/crow bar. Try using a flat wooden...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:00:14 -0700
  ...the new larger insdie bearing into the disc? I have a > puller that worked quite well but how does one push the new bearings...
• Re: Transaxle stub axle seal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 05:52:54 EST
  ...Bentley shows you need a puller tool but it was easy to remove. Then remove the two Phillips screws on either side of the...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:01:56 -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...
• Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:34:43 -0500
  ...much simpler than I imagined-didn't need a steering wheel puller at all. While I was looking at things I noticed the original...
• Re: CV boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 16:07:34 -0800
  ...myself? Or do I need special tools (such > as a joint puller) I have no access to? Heck, I don't even have access...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:56:07 -0700
  ...bell housing and using what I call a 'blind hole bearing puller' ( that's like a tool with narrow fingers that will reach down...
• Re: Rear crankshaft seal (late Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 11:32:52 -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: front wheel bearing questions...
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 1 May 2006 14:06:13 -0700
  ...When replacing the front bearings, can they be removed without a puller? or are they pressed into the rotor? I also assume that new...
• Re: burned Bosch rotors and tune-up question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 07:16:24 -0800
  ...A puller is required, or at least something resembling one... > As far as tune-ups go, can I use an old fashioned Dwell Meter...
• Re: Power Steering rack boot
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 23:56:44 -0400
  ...s simple enough to pop of the > steering knuckles with a puller and remove them and slide on a new > boot. I don't...
• Re: moon caps, and who knows?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:41:06 -0500
  ...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: Westy Cookware
  Historical mailing list - Chuck & Lillian
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 12:09:18 -0700
  ...can opener, wine cork puller, scissors, forks, knives, spoons, good cutting knife (we use a sheathed fish knife), small cutting board (wood keeps down...
• Re: removing studs from new heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:41:57 -0700
  ...Do I need to use > a stud puller instead? Or should they come out easy with the double-nut? > > Thanks, > Wes >
• home engine repair: free leftovers and stuff for sale--cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 12:09:41 -0800
  ...I also am almost giving away a cheapie piston ring compressor, and a oil pump puller ($13 worth) for $4 bucks. Must haves, but...
• <syncro> diff seal re/re
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 17:43:59 -0300
  ...try and get seal out, just try! Get a real seal puller, it is a thick/deep seal with steel inside rubber. Go to...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:29:44 -0600
  ...compressing piston rings in engine > > Derek, > > I have used a home-made rig like that, but with an inertia puller. > > Jim > > > On Mon, Dec...
• '86 Syncro wheel bearings(kinda long)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 21:30:23 -0500
  ...This is difficult, Bentely showed a clamp type puller. I did'nt have one that would fit into the narrow recesses of the wheel...
• Re: Mostly successful manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:31:05 -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: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:53:01 -0400
  ...I do remember that i had to make a small puller hook to extract the bearing. Good luck, worth a try, Larry A. On...
• Re: Engine rebuilding resources
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 15:42:08 -0500
  ...I made my own puller out of a piece of 3/8" all-thread. A nut was large enough to not fit through the...
• Re: Axle flange sloppiness
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 13:15:46 -0500
  ...This seal is easily pulled with a seal puller.If your tranny is high mileage , and does not leak oil, perhaps the PO replaced...
• Re: Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 8 May 2013 07:45:32 -0700
  ...I have a pilot bearing puller that you can get at Harbor Freight.� However I don't think there is enough for this to...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:14:32 -0600
  ...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: Aux Oil Cooler install...results Aircooled vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 14:29:42 -0500
  ...But for the Audi > install, I'm > going to mount the Audi coolers with puller fan underneath the right > rear > battery area. Opening to...
• Re: CV removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 14 May 2006 15:44:25 -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: Removing Rear Brake Drum/Hub
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 15 Apr 2017 20:29:18 -0600
  ...hub and the drum off together and shows a nice fancy puller to accomplish that. > > Are there any other garage mechanic tricks to get...
• Re: Body work question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:52:25 -0800
  ...idea on the metal and I do have a stud dent puller. Rob At 1/30/2011 10:25 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:24:55 -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...
• Re: Oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 2 Aug 2022 09:24:03 -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: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:25:59 -0800
  ...a corner off to squeeze it into the joints. > My pitman puller worked GREAT to pull the joint off the shaft, I had > to...
• Re: Get yourself a hydraulic press!
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 07:51:24 -0800
  ...knee replacement! > > > > Bentley shows a "squeezing" device, but a tie rod puller like Eastwood > > sells might also work. There usually is a way to...
• Re: Transaxle stub axle seal
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 21:40:53 -0800
  ...Bentley shows you need a puller tool but it was easy to remove. Then remove the two Phillips screws on either side of the...
• Re: Clutch Cross-shaft Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 19:23:10 -0700
  ...The shaft has to be partway out to do this. >> >> Small Pittman arm puller with 22mm open end wrench as backing slipped >> over exposed...
• Re: How do we remove ignition key assembly..?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:32:54 -0500
  ...off) > > > > 3) Remove 24mm bolt > > > > 4) Pull steering wheel off (no puller > required) > > > > 5) Remove 3 screws around the stem assembly > > > > 6) Remove stem...
• some tool suppliers (long) ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 08:48:30 CDT
  ...wheel bearing pullers, specialty 5350 East Hunter Avenue alignment tools, specialty hand tools, Anaheim, CA 92807-2053 belt tensioner tools (714) 693-7666 (714...
• Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:17:57 -0600
  ...And oh, yeah, you absolutely must rent a puller or buy a tap to put threads in the roller bearing up in the end...
• Re: Oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Tue, 2 Aug 2022 10:30:26 -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: Ball joints and steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:24:11 -0500
  ...Can the outer tie rod ends be knocked out with a hammer or pickle fork? Or do I need some kind of special puller...
• Re: Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:45:35 -0500
  ...yanked them out with a screw-in tip on the impact puller. Jim On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 8:45 PM, aatransaxle <daryl...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:12:43 -0700
  ...You've got to use about an 8 inch 3-saw puller to > pull the cam gear and distributor gear off together to get...
• Free tools for Rear Bearings and other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:29:18 -0500
  ...I didn't buy any parts, but they let use their big slide puller and pilot bearing adapter for free. It just took a...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 12:38:26 -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: Brake Drum Removal
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Sun, 19 Jan 97 11:27:17
  ...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: Hesitation, Running Rich, Stalling
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 09:19:25 -0400
  ...use wire pullers if you use the engine running method. good luck john ----- Original Message ----- From: "James V" <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• TiiCo Vibes, Flex joints, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 09:25:06 -0400
  ...On the bench, I used a flywheel puller to open the gaps in the mounts. This allowed an easier install of cut-to-fit...
• Re: Huge Nut on Rear Drum
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 15:35:56 -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...