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• good tool set...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 13:17:23 -0700
  hi all, I'd like to have suggestions for good complete tools set to bring along on the trips... preferably metric.. . I had Husky...
• Re: Preliminary Tools List
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 14:31:43 -0800
  I like the list. Just a little minor suggestion, in the wrench section I would suggest off-set wrenches, at least a few crucial...
• Vanagon Westfalia camper model
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Thu, 08 May 1997 12:35:18 -0700
  ...As always, http://www.vanagon.com/ Ron -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http...
• Veggie Oil Westy in CDN Globe & Mail
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:34:57 -0700
  ...Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting
• Re: Cooling System Project (Tools)
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:26:41 -0700
  ...I would like to add this to my small collection of tools. Excellent information on your site by the way! Thanks for taking the...
• Re: Instaboost 400 storage bag
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 21:35:15 -0500
  ...I ended using the bag to carry loose hand tools and carried my power tools in a crate. Instaboost most likely offers a proper...
• transmission rebuilding..how hard
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 09:09:15 -0800
  There are a few special tools needed, not to mention the sneaky little things that make the difference between one that lasts and one...
• Re: Less expensive brand, was Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:17:17 -0400
  At 02:03 AM 3/27/2009, neil N wrote: >But as I knew, and am learning in a different way, good tools will...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 1995 20:05:31 -0500
  ...The syncro requires a couple of special tools. Try KYB GR2 or gas adjust for a stiffer ride. These are the least expensive. Bilstien...
• Re: brake flaring tool
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 16:58:57 -0500
  ...brake flaring tool A great source for good but "cheap" tools, Harbor Frieght Tools http://www.harborfreight.com/ double flare tool is under 20...
• Re: VW & Mac fanatic
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 09 May 1997 11:27:04 -0700
  ...t go there. -- /\_/\ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( o ) <- Perth LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ http://www.likeminds.com/
• Re: Nice low cost tools source
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 14:10:48 EST
  In a message dated 1/26/04 2:09:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET writes: > http://www.vwalley.com/index...
• FYI: Syncro on Craigslist in Northern California
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:07:35 -0800
  ...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:33:10 -0500
  ...Any special little bender tools to get > the turns "just right"?
• Carfax help please
  Historical mailing list - Rod Knutson
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:00:26 -0700
  ...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
• Re: Maiden Voyage of the Weisel (Westy Diesel)
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:11:27 -0700
  I just dumped thousands into this crate and you want me to Jinx my trip (AAA, cell, tools, manual)! hehehe Headed to pick up...
• Re: Less expensive brand, was Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:32:56 -0700
  ...I'm sure I'll use the grinder more than once. <grin> Speaking of tools, buying a Hobart MIG sure made the job of...
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 20:12:22 -0700
  ...Total cost of this repair is about $400 including tools that cost almost half of that. I don't think I saved much from...
• Re: Harbor Freight 3/4" drive breaker bar?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:28:22 -0400
  If you have autozone near you, they have a large assortment of loaner tools. You basically buy them and return them. They have a...
• Re: public thanks to dean aukes!
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 14:39:57 -0700
  ...all enter our parts/tools wishes. I would be quite happy to host such a page. Dworkin
• Re: Clutch Job
  Historical mailing list - Jim Harpe
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 16:07:13 -0400
  ...All we had were the tools and this web page http://volksweb.relitech.com/clutch.htm printed out. No problems!
• Replacing shocks on a 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - HOTZE, BRETT C [AG/1000]
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 10:03:52 -0500
  ...a medium to heavy-duty shock (I do quite a bit of heavy hauling - lumber/pavers/tools/etc inside the bus not by trailer.)
• Re: Rebuilding Auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 6 Aug 2005 16:21:24 -0400
  The archives tell it all over and over.Never done it, but you can rebuild in your driveway with hand tools, or get one...
• Installing chrome molding strips...tool?
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 18:25:19 -0700
  Looking through the archives I found mention of homemade and purchased window/windshield chrome molding installation tools. Could someone draw me a diagram or...
• Auto tranny: How to mate diff & transmission
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:19:36 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any hints/procedures on how to do this? What gaskets will I need? Any special tools? Thanks! Aaron
• Re: Expensive Syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 13:46:29 -0700
  ...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 May 2016 17:53:05 -0700
  ...You should be > able to get the nuts loose with the right tools. Impact of some sort is > often needed. They can stuck well...
• Re: Vanagon use question
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 22:17:55 -0400
  ...Usual > > assortment of air tools, power tools, hand tools and assorted paraphernalia > > inside. Also one slightly fat 185 lb carpenter. Bridgestone Turanza T > > 195...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:26:50 -0700
  ...Sears Tools >I agree with this philosophy fully. Five or ten pounds of tools, > that's it. Put the spare parts on in the...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 10 Nov 2012 10:46:43 -0600
  ...Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware At 11/10/2012 04:59 AM, James Felder wrote: >I'd like to know more about the screwdrivers you...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:51:54 +0000
  ...The "free" replacement policy doesn't > > apply to ALL Craftsman tools. Years ago I broke a fairly expensive > > Craftsman torque wrench. Took it back...
• Re: which pliers for GoWesty Fuel line clamps?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:40:41 -0700
  ...GW may be refering to a pliers like this one http://www.kleintools.com/onlinecatalog/index-TOOLS.html http://www.murraycorp.com/index.pl...
• Re: Detailed list of what size sockets/wrenches/tools do you carry??
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:22:28 -0700
  ...Thanks! David (dsl82westy) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >Morning Listmembers, > >My questions is this....Exactly what size sockets, wrenches, and what >tools do you carry/use on your Vanagons...
• Subject: Re: Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:59:50 -0700
  ...I like the idea of collecting new tools and doing it myself but not if I'm only going to do it once in...
• Re: Differential bearings - a DIY job?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 15:30:26 -0500
  ...The Bentley gave a list of required tools a mile long. I made the *two* special tools actually required myself. BTW, I pickep up...
• CV Joint Bad 87GL: Questions??
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 18:34:05 -0600
  ...2) How hard a job are Vanagon CV joints/Boots? Any special tools required? 3) Can I get by with just replacing a) the...
• Ball joints are easy :)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 10:22:03 -0500
  ...It always amazes me how easy some of these jobs are when you know what you are doing have have the right tools. I...
• Re: Inner CV joint Allen bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 18 May 2003 15:25:17 -0500
  ...Jorge, First I would not have spent that money for tools you may not need. I would have bought one. Impact driver. This would...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:45:02 -0700
  ...Sears Tools > on 6/14/06 2:54 PM, Roger Sisler at rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM wrote: > >> Dont forget the 5 gallon bucket. > > Uh oh...
• Re: ETKA 7 -- available for download via BitTorrent (instructions within)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 23:39:46 -0500
  what version of windows do you have? if you have 64bit windows, get the 64bit daemon tools, 32bit goes with 32bit windows :) sudhir On...
• Re: News Item
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 17:58:24 -0500
  not fair, i wanted to post this link to the thread " Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware" On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 4:37 PM...
• Re: Jade mountain
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 14:16:29 -0800
  ...http://www.jademountain.com/ Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (415) 284-6972 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
• Re: Where's Darrel Boehler's Digitool website?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortldige
  Mon, 10 May 1999 10:21:44 -0400
  How mach are these tools? Marshall Ruskin wrote: > Hi Volks: > > Anybody know where Darrell's website went? > > Today I'm installing his digitool, and...
• Changing Front Springs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 15:50:47 -0500
  I would be pleased if someone with appropriate experience would comment on the difficulty/time involved/tools required. I'm replacing both springs in...
• Re: Removing the muffler
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 07:04:56 -0400
  ...to the top forward bolt. >> > > Requires magic ! Special wrenches, I recall doing this with standard hand tools, but don't remember the specifics. Bill
• Multimeter recommendation
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:14:31 -0800
  ...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
• Re: vw tools?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:57:22 -0700
  ...And there is always the impact gun, though that's not as kosher as good hand tools. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: good tool set...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 5 Apr 2017 08:19:28 -0700
  Im an amateur wrencher but imo, some Harbour freight tools may stand a chance of lasting for some time. eg my HF security fastener...
• You get what you pay for
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 2 May 2005 12:18:40 -0600
  ...You buy high end parts You use high end tools You buy the best of every thing Multiply the sum of the above by...
• forwarded: Westy Vanagon help needed - Glastonbury, CT
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 9 May 2012 19:08:28 -0400
  ...He has a working power train from a parts bus, but needs a place with tools and a lift to do the swap. Funds...
• Re: Friday/NVC: Tool calendars?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 08:29:17 -0600
  Oh lordy! Never mind the scantily clad feminine forms, but women HOLDING tools --- I am absolutely apoplectic!! When WILL the degradation cease (wink) John...
• Re: Selling Vanagon Westfalia business
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:47:21 -0500
  ...carry on with it. >> Lots of tools, machines, tons of parts new and used, books, special tools, >> etc, etc. >> The person interested should be...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 12:12:57 -0600
  ...off, etc & no tool can fix it other than the extra tools I mentioned. I once drove 800 miles home w/ my gas pedal...
• Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:23:26 -0600
  ...Perhaps you should go to home depot and look for silicone tools and solvents. > Goopy stuff on dish drainer >
• Water Pump '91
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 22:40:59 -0500
  ...Any special tools or ideas on how to replace it. My van only has 35,000 miles. Charles MIchaux '91 Westy (34K)
• Re: Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:15:23 -0500
  ...The "sensor removal tools" I've bought at parts houses are worthless.
• Re: Rad R&R -- tools?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 8 May 2012 07:00:07 -0700
  ...Rad R&R -- tools? > > David Beierl wrote to me and strongly suggested that I get the right tool to > wrangle the hose clamps. > > Alastair...
• VW tool numbers (?!)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 14:06:49 -0800
  ...Where can I find (buy, borrow, steal...) a list of these VW tool part numbers with an explanation of what these tools really are...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 10:47:41 -0600
  ...on a trip with the Westfalia, I grab a bunch of tools put it > all in > an old sock and put it under the...
• Re: Hazet tool kit??
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:33:17 -0500
  ...Most comprehensive set of free safety and security > tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, > free AOL Mail...