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Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:56:37 +0000
...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: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:43:59 -0500
...time. > I do remember that i had to make a small puller hook to extract the > bearing. > > Good luck, worth a try, > Larry A...
Re: moon caps, and who knows?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:39:37 -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: Fw: VW TOOL LOANERS for list members
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Tue, 2 Dec 1997 08:19:51 -0800
...and it sure would have been nice to use the puller like Bentley's and Hayne's suggests instead of knuckle-busting. I'm...
Re: home engine repair: free leftovers and stuff for sale--cheap!
Historical mailing list - Kevin Davis
Sat, 10 Mar 2001 18:20:28 -0500
...giving away a cheapie piston ring compressor, and a oil > pump puller ($13 worth) for $4 bucks. Must haves, but I got my money...
Re: Brake Drum Removal (OOPS!)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 20 Jan 1997 16:51:12 -0500 (EST)
...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: starter turns except when the battery is disconnected but does not turn engine-solenoid problem?
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:59:32 -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: Oil leak
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 2 Aug 2022 18:21:38 -0500
...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
Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:15:36 -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: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 20:22:44 -0800
...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: removing input shaft seal
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sun, 13 May 2012 21:31:26 -0400
...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: front wheel bearing questions...
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Mon, 1 May 2006 17:33:20 -0400
...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: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Sat, 1 May 2010 16:23:45 +0000
...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: moon caps, and who knows?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:59:25 -0600
...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: Engine rebuilding resources
Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
Tue, 7 Dec 1999 20:22:26 -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: VANAGON digest 1448
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Wed, 20 Aug 1997 10:20:57 -0600 (MDT)
...I fashioned a bearing > puller from a big bolt, using a only a hacksaw, and some crude turning on > an old lathe - (remember, I...
Re: Q.about Front Syncro Axle Removal (longish)
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 15 Feb 2000 16:35:00 PST
...of the bearing assembly? > Bentley shows some sort of a wheel puller/pusher to >do this job. Any hints on what tool make and...
Re: Oil leak
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 2 Aug 2022 17:54:22 -0600
...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: World parts Radiator Fan Solution.
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Thu, 7 Sep 2017 06:27:30 +0000
...10002/-1 > > > Flex-a-lite 118 Black 16" LoBoy Electric Fan (puller) > > http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchResultsPageCmd?Ntt=flex+a...
Fwd: CV joints
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:03:13 -0600
...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: tools to have onhand...
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:36:50 -0700
...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: Syncro Front Axle Removal
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:13:39 -0700
...Note that the outer joints should be loc-tited into the splines so you will need a puller to pull (pus them through. This...
Re: Oil leak
Historical mailing list - Tom C
Tue, 2 Aug 2022 19:41:58 -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...
1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 13:47:10 -0500
...Any other ideas? I bought a decent gear puller with anticipation of needing to swap pumps. Meanwhile, I replaced the throttle lever assemblies onto...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:27:44 -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...
Re: Where to get a decent paint job? (long)
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:53:48 -0500
...I used paracord from harbor freight, and used a hooked puller to pull the seal up. Jim On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 4...
Re: Power steering pump rebuild kit?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:43:58 -0500
...And you need a special puller so we'll have to do it. $80 bucks." I asked if the springs couldn't simply be...
Re: Blower motor anatomy
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:14:15 -0500
...And on a Meyle blower there's not much else you can do even with it out, without rigging up a puller for the...
Re: CV removal tips?
Historical mailing list - neil
Tue, 16 May 2006 02:03:21 -0400
...If > you don't have said pile, you > should probably do something more technical minded, > the cheapo puller will generally work fine. > Oh and...
Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:32:45 -0700
...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: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 12 Aug 2014 07:56:58 -0400
...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: Wasserleaker Head Job - What am I getting myself in for
Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
Thu, 25 Nov 1999 09:44:34 -0500
...After checking the price for the special Vanagon piston wristpin puller and ring compressor, I did the job with a piece of threaded rod...
Re: tools to have onhand...
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:13:40 -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: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:58:50 -0400
...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: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:05:16 -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...
My unexpected foray into engine work
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sun, 4 May 2008 15:24:21 -0400
...Instead, I managed to remove the pistons (engine is still in the van!) using a makeshift pin puller made from a threaded rod/nuts...
Re: CV joints
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:40:03 -0600
...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: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:05:59 -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: [Syncro] Re:87 syncro
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 08:23:09 -0700
...I rented a "hub puller" at my local FLAPS (Kragen) for $6 something. It was real easy with this tool to get the spindle...
Sliding Door Inner Bearing
Historical mailing list - Tony Smith
Sun, 14 Sep 1997 14:31:37 -0700
...The old, rusted inner race would not move and I could not locate a puller that would fit. I used my Dremel with a...
Re: moon caps, and who knows?
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:08:25 -0800
...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: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:21:42 -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: CV joints
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:05:31 -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: 1.9l Oil pump R&R
Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
Tue, 3 Nov 1998 17:58:12 -0500
...I was able to do this without a puller buy gently tapping the housing out with a screwdriver . There are some pieces of the...
Re: Two Tranny Questions
Historical mailing list - David Snyder
Tue, 21 Sep 1999 20:33:06 -0700
...Book show a gear puller being used to remove 5th gear but mine just lifted off. I'll keep you and the list posted...
Re: exaust removal
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Mon, 2 Jul 2007 23:55:31 -0700
...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: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:58:29 -0800
...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: World parts Radiator Fan Solution. Again.
Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
Fri, 22 Sep 2017 06:29:51 -0700
...10002/-1 Flex-a-lite 118 Black 16" LoBoy Electric Fan (puller) http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchResultsPageCmd?Ntt=flex+a...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:54:38 -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: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:10:17 -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: rattle INSIDE engine
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:27:07 -0500
...What a PITA to get that drive out. (I never saw >the need to buy one of those nice pullers, guess I still don...
Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:19:55 +0000
...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: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 13:53:21 -0500
...Any other ideas? I bought a decent gear puller with anticipation of needing to swap pumps. Meanwhile, I replaced the throttle lever assemblies onto...
Re: Body work question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 30 Jan 2011 11:36:21 -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: World parts Radiator Fan Solution.
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Sat, 14 Oct 2017 13:02:57 -0400
...10002/-1 > > > > > > Flex-a-lite 118 Black 16" LoBoy Electric Fan (puller) > > > > http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ > SearchResultsPageCmd?Ntt=flex+a...
Re: tools to have onhand...
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:53:16 -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: Clutch issues
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:06:44 -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: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:35:29 -0700
...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: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:02:19 -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: Aerodynamics - Some experimental comments!
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 19 Oct 2004 17:08:21 EDT
...Under the coolers (intercooler on the driver's side, oil coolers on the right) I mount small (8 inch) radiator puller fans to draw...