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tools to have onhand...
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:40:36 -0500
...Since the breakdown I've decided to make sure I'm prepared, tool-wise, so here's what I've got. I'd appreciate...
Re: Friday - couple of recent tool acquisitions.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 4 Sep 2015 09:47:00 -0700
...Alistair > On Sep 4, 2015, at 9:34 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > > RE: 'Old School' Tools > Looks like stuff out of...
Re: allen wrench for gear oil change
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sun, 14 Jan 2001 13:37:23 EST
In a message dated 1/14/01 11:51:42 AM, azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Once again, the best tool is available and cheap...
looking for a tool to pressure test my coolant system
Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
Fri, 3 Jun 2005 10:50:49 -0400
...Has someone found a tool that works go for this and installs on the Burp Tank? Can it be found at a flaps? Mark
Re: A minimal tool kit?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:56:43 -0700
...The handle counts as the 76th tool, which leaves a small > pair of slip-joint pliers and a 5'' crescent wrench to make up...
Re: minimal tools - was things you should have with you on a long trip
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:49:20 -0700
...It's all in the tool bag. > > A tool bag or box, not too big, mine is 12" long and 8" x 8" > Combo...
Re: broken sockets
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 12:35:13 -0700
My tools are a lot like my cameras. If I'm only going to be using a tool lightly, or infrequently, I don't...
Tools: ya gets what ya pays for
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:50:01 -0600
...It made revisit the wisdom of "grabbing some cheap tools as spares to carry with you." Jim
Re: Friday: cool tool�Craftsman Ratcheting Open En d Wrenches
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:19:39 -0600
Our local Ace Hardware store is selling a big stash of Craftsman tools. Not sure if others are following suit. They moved out all...
Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 16:27:39 +0100
>So what tools do we carry in our busses on a daily basis- not a road-trip >basis? > >I'll start: in my bus...
Re: Wire crimp tool, find
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sat, 29 Jun 2024 07:50:56 -0700
Every since my time at vocational school for aviation maintenance and maintaining my own light aircraft, I've bought crimp tools from B&C...
Re: So some CV's require a "custom" tool?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 15 Dec 2004 17:35:24 -0600
...I just hope his older cal Van tool was made in the same coountry and with the same craftsmanship as the sale stuff on...
Re: Death Valley
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:45:48 -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...
VW Bus Trans Tools
Historical mailing list
Tue, 11 Oct 94 13:56:32 EDT
I have for sale the VW385 transmission rebuilding set of tools for rebuilding VW Bus, VW Fox, VW Dasher, Beetle, Type 411/312, Audi...
Fuel rails and trans output flange
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:25:49 -0700
...Some aluminum fuel rails and a version of the tool used to remove output flange on trans. https://shufti.blog/2023/07/23/vanagon...
Re: Seam Rust '87 Westfalia
Historical mailing list - JeanneMaly
Sat, 29 Aug 1998 21:11:36 -0700
...A Dremel Moto-Tool is a variable speed electric hobby tool with a million different bits and things including grinders, sanders, drill bits, etc...
Re: tools for cutting off fused rusted exhaust bolts????
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 23:39:10 -0600
...a heat wrench, a die grinder, with a cut off arbor, or just a plain cut off tool works OK too. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
Re: Share your ride/websites
Historical mailing list - James Ballen
Wed, 30 Jun 2004 23:45:15 -0700
...seems like its pretty simple and free. _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar � get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url...
cross country camping suggestions??
Historical mailing list - alexander may
Sat, 15 May 2004 19:29:30 -0700
...Thanks 83 Westfalia aka "granny" _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar � get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go...
Re: What size tool for CV joint removal?
Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
Tue, 14 Dec 2004 18:19:12 -0800
Da Tool: http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=5796 fwiw: having this makes removing the tri-square CV bolts (12pt star etc) and...
Re: Suggested Minimum Tools To Carry
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:20:38 -0700
...a mechanic and > a master mechanic is the master mechanic can use a smaller 'beat'n tool'. > I carry a very big hammer! > > > > -- Casey
tool needed
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sun, 6 May 2007 13:35:54 -0400
...I hate to spend $50+ (http://tinyurl.com/23m9wo) for a tool I will probably only use once. Any ideas, suggestions,help,etc.. would...
Engine removal tool
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:15:17 -0700
Finally! It looks like Harbor Freight and the PRC have developed a proper flat four engine removal tool. <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf...
Rad R&R -- tools?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 5 May 2012 17:48:02 -0700
David Beierl wrote to me and strongly suggested that I get the right tool to wrangle the hose clamps. Alastair's how-to at...
Re: vangon cv axel bolts
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Fri, 29 May 2009 11:37:00 -0700
...on the 98 passat? > Might the tool be called� a xzn (triple square) > tool? > I have the tool just not sure what it was...
Tranny tools???
Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
Wed, 9 Sep 1998 15:12:27 -0500
Anybody know where the special tools needed to rebuild a VW tranny can be purchased? Given the apparant scarcity of used ones, and having...
CV Tool Part Number for Archives
Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
Wed, 9 Mar 2005 10:58:53 -0700
...The NAPA part number for the tool is 2304, $6.80, and the adapter I got to got to a 3/8 drive handle...
Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sun, 5 Mar 2006 13:16:14 -0800
> > > I have had my 2nd Vanagon (silver 88 Wolfsburg) since January and was > thinking I should start assembling a list of tools I should...
Re: any MD's in the house? help with windshield removal tool...
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:40:34 -0700
> this it looks like an interesting tool how exactly did you use it? > basically to pull the inside rubber seal away from the inside...
Re: A minimal tool kit?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:33:33 -0400
Maybe it's already been mentioned but along with the tools we are sure to have a copy of the Vanagon Rescue Squad list...
Q: Size of forward Syncro tranny drain plug (fill hole)
Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
Sun, 23 Mar 2003 10:45:07 -0800
...Can anyone tell me what size tool I need to open the forward transmission drain plug (fill) hole for Syncro? I can find the...
Re: classic auto insurance loop to save cash
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 31 Mar 2004 10:41:07 -0700
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rubber around pop top and luggage rack
Historical mailing list - alexander may
Fri, 23 Apr 2004 19:23:32 -0700
...Alex 83 Westfalia "Granny" _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar � get it now! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Sat, 7 May 2016 20:37:38 -0700
You suggested a striking wrench "Tools! It's often about the tools. I have a 3/4 drive impact that gets those buggers off...
Re: (OT) harbor freight tools
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 27 Aug 2006 08:01:10 -0500
...I have their rot* zip type of tool and was using it yesterday as a giant dr*mel or poor man's die grinder...
Re: Need a shower? Got tools?
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Thu, 9 Apr 2015 04:24:53 -0500
I am kicking around the idea of using my modified clam shell for tool storage, thinking my 215/75/15 bfg all terrain may...
Re: Flywheel Bolts
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 2 May 2013 14:18:39 -0500
...Rob vwrobb@gmail.com At 5/2/2013 12:45 PM, neil n wrote: >Could a tool like this: > >http://www.amazon.com/Lisle...
Re: question for an engineer (tool purchasing advice?)
Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
Fri, 3 Jul 1998 08:20:32 -0400
>I started out with Craftsman tools - still use them - but as a mechanic, >really came to appreciate higher quality stuff - remember, you'll save...
Re: Help removing stripped CV joint bolts
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 8 Dec 2006 14:50:21 -0500
...Firstly, be sure to be using the correct tool for the CV bolts. On aircooled buses I have encountered both 12-point socket-headed...
Re: Re; Window Moulding Tool
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Tue, 20 Jun 2000 11:04:40 -0400
...window molding > tool from one of those springy paper clamps and a vise grip. > > -Karl > > > Snap On has them,& Mac Tools, or you can...
Re: 102mph
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 16 May 2007 10:47:02 -0600
...the free Yahoo! toolbar and rest assured with the > added security of spyware protection. > http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/norton/index.php
Re: Multimeter recommendation
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:22:13 -0800
...tools....what are the odds that > > Fluke makes the Craftsman branded multimeter? I typically buy > > Craftsman because if something goes wrong with the tool...
Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:50:07 -0600
...The most economical Bubble flare tool to >> date. Housed in a blow-molded storage >> >> Double Flaring Tool Kit - 7 Adapters -$27.50 >> ToolSource#: 68738...
No Vanagon Content, yet
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:04:57 -0700
...An electric sanding tool commonly used to convert minor touch-up jobs into major refinishing jobs. HACKSAW: One of a family of cutting tools...
basic tools...?
Historical mailing list - Martin Walz
Fri, 14 Jun 2002 13:31:47 -0700
...Any recommendations on what tools the Listers would deem basic for survival to replace a coolant temp sensor in Timbuktu or an O2 sensor...
Re: Suggested Minimum Tools To Carry
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:07:19 -0700
...Suggested Minimum Tools To Carry I managed to pare down my tools/spares. Makes a difference. i.e.� before: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bjtIka5N7cA...
Checking Transmission Oil
Historical mailing list - B. Webb
Sun, 30 Jan 2000 14:16:17 +0000
...What is the tool to use to remove the plug in the transmission? There must be simple tool for this. On old trucks I...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 15 Jan 2003 00:41:40 -0800
I'll never work on your Vanagon! Robert K 1982 Westfalia Chris wrote: << ive actually amassed a small tool collection from tools being left...
tool advice needed.
Historical mailing list - Ki
Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:15:00 -0800
wondering what the best tool to use to cut/modify the interior panels of my van. any suggestions? the 84 panels i just bought...
Re: Vanagon turbo on Ebay!!!
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 24 Mar 2004 19:43:53 -0700
...com/group/tiico _________________________________________________________________ Get rid of annoying pop-up ads with the new MSN Toolbar � FREE! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200414ave/direct/01/
Re: TLA problem
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 23:39:27 -0400
I organize the tools in my tool chest. Hammers go with the wrenches..... On Mar 27, 2007, at 10:54 PM, Rod Swanson wrote...
Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Fri, 16 May 2014 20:00:01 -0500
...I found a normal power tool >> switch >> in my box, rated for a bigger motor than this tool I am working on >> now...but...
Re: So some CV's require a "custom" tool?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Wed, 15 Dec 2004 11:25:57 -0700
...It's > called a triple square tool and is common at auto parts shops. They > might call it a different name. If you go...
Easy out for ball joint removal - Must have tools: make it easy: AVOID the FORK
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 21:46:28 EDT
Two tools that will make front end work a dream are: a Pitman arm puller and a tie rod end puller. They get the...
Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 17 Mar 2007 14:15:27 -0700
...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
Re: Thread pitch / hole size for Digijet 1.9 WBX O2 sensor / oxygen sensor
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:03:07 -0500
...No need to go get an expensive tap and die tool or tool set to fix this thread. Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD
Re: Using gas inline 4 manifold
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Fri, 9 Oct 1998 10:17:49 -0400
If these are the same as the ones used to anchor Golf exhaust pipes, I have used the factory-tool set of wedges to...
Re: Sears Tools
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:27:44 -0400
How about zip ties!?!?!?! Speaking of which...right tool for right job... A co-worker of mine, ex military so he knew better, had...
Re: Tranny tools???-reply
Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
Wed, 9 Sep 1998 19:50:55 -0500
...Anyway, the tool prices I've seen thus far make it pretty impractical, unless someone was selling used stuff. -- Harmon Seaver hseaver@harmon.bml...
Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 7 May 2016 18:59:03 -0700
...I'll check out Milwaukee tool. I'm clearl at the point that an impact wrench would be of great use. Ok. So I...