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• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 12:06:17 -0600
  ...I do like being able to return a screwdriver, wrench, or pliers and have them >replaced at no cost. However, I seem to be...
• Re: Emergency brake cable
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 14 May 2007 23:08:57 -0400
  ...I tried a pair of pliers to pull but to no > >avail. Is my next move to use a punch to get it moving...
• Re: Another one of those grounding issues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 31 Oct 2016 01:00:10 -0400
  ...Aside from that just grasp the thing with pliers and turn it 90 degrees either way, no huhu. The flex circuit is quite robust...
• Re: Leaking antifreeze from under rear passenger seat
  Historical mailing list - Todd D. Gadberry
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 18:37:59 -0800
  ...Two needle-nosed vice grip pliers used as > clamps on the two hoses that lead into the heater temporarily solved my > leakage problem...just...
• Re: Hose ID: Crossover tube to expansion tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:47:47 -0400
  ...ring >> but with an "ear" on it you clamp with the pliers. �bought the clamps at >> McMaster-Carr for very little. �They are stainless...
• Re: Seeking advice for installing poptop seal
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:28:56 -0700
  ...You will not need to pinch it on with pliers, unless > > you screw up, and then you'll need to pinch it back into...
• Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 6 May 2016 12:55:07 -1000
  ...I like the basic pliers type, with an angle .. generally does the job nicely. Scott On 05/06/2016 07:48 AM, Gabriel Hourtouat...
• Re: 2.1 wbx with AC Water pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 21 May 2011 12:29:48 -0700
  ...t remember too many special tools, except for some long needlenose pliers for the annoying VW hose clamps (which I did not re-use...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 16:01:30 -0700
  Yes easier without the hub in the way. Gosh.... Pliers? What a pain. Just go get the right tool for the job. Brake shoe...
• Re: [window strips]
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 17:04:42 -0400
  ...The new chrome strip is still in my parts compartment. = >I >tried using heat, water, soap and pliers, but after sliding it in about...
• Re: Where best to check my Westy water system?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 20 Jan 2018 17:27:04 -0800
  ...Got a pair of pliers > and worked it back an forth. It took three tries until it would run, but it > did. I watched...
• New Skylight
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 13:14:46 -0400
  ...then I used 2 lock washers (straighten them out with some pliers and opened them up a little) I pressed one on each arm...
• Re: Engine stops running at red lights
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 08:52:11 EST
  ...Just use a pair of needle nosed pliers and tweak the little arm on the switch a little so that when the throttle is...
• Re: heater core, bushings, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 21:32:48 -0500
  ...two screws holding blower/heater assembly to floor. - Use hose compressing pliers (or "c" clamp and a couple of pieces of wood) and clamp...
• Re: My Ignition switch replacement experience
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:49:01 -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: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:42:48 -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: FW: Front Blower - Help! (while we're on the subject)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 19:46:43 EDT
  ...on this List before, is to buy the Vice-Grip brand pliers for the steering column bolts. It took them out with no trouble...
• Re: Keys locked in van
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 19:54:02 -0700
  ...back door off, use a screw driver and a pair of pliers. There are > countless ways in. > > I look at the van the same...
• Re: Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 09:58:01 -0600
  ...gently > twisted the wiper arm - down by the stud - with the pliers and used the > screwdriver to lever a bit underneath. > I also used...
• Re: Friday humor. A parody on the tool company we love to hate.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 08:56:10 -0700
  ...My dad has always called them Jesus clips because they fly off the clip pliers and get pretty good range. "Jesus, where'd it...
• Re: fuel hose crimping tool
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:49:04 -0500
  ...I use end cutting pliers to crimp the Oettinger style clamps.� The same ones I sometimes use to cut them off.� If you pay...
• Re: What parts to carry on the road...
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:43:33 -0700
  ...Matthew Bulley wrote: > > > Pliers. Screwdriver. Duct tape. Wire. Cell Phone. Towing insurance. > > Who do you use for towing insurance? I notice AAA Michigan only...
• (solution)Re: Instrument cluster speedometer needle break. #%@#%@#$%@!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:33:39 -0800
  ...your best bet is to use something to pry it of with as much even pressure as possible(needle nose pliers under-neath to...
• Re: pinch the fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:22:54 -0700
  ...Friday, July 25, 2008, 2:50 PM > I purchased two of those special purpose hose-pinching > pliers from Sears long ago. They turned out...
• Re: What's the trick to tightening the armrests?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 00:01:47 -0800
  ...the upholstery away and reaching the screw heads with a needlenose pliers and slowly tightening them. If that fails or if the screws have...
• Re: horn problems
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 00:23:29 -0800
  ...the clip (very easy fix all you need is needle nose pliers and a small file) Jere 90 GL 88 GL -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Drivers side greese cap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:14:52 -0500
  ...circumference of the cap edge slightly outward with a pair of pliers, slowly working my way around the cap. The result was a nice...
• Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 07:22:57 -0600
  ...The other was modifying some needle nose angled-pliers so the nose would fit under the needle and sort of rocking the plier handle...
• Re: P-trap removal
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 07:34:58 -0700
  ...I used a pair of needle nose pliers to hold the stainless screw/strainer in place from the top, while unscrewing the plastic fitting...
• Re: Heater Stuck on Hot
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 5 May 2003 21:07:05 -0600
  ...I loosened that, used needle nose pliers to pull it slightly to the right, retightened the adjuster and tried closing the vent to check...
• Re: To those concerned with steering wheel sloppiness
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 08:59:17 -0400
  ...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: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:26:17 -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: For those w/ SS braided hoses experience ...
  Historical mailing list - Sullivan Scott
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:19:23 -0700
  ...If you are going to bend some tubing buy the correct tubing pliers. Takes a little practice and after you are done it sure...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:04:28 -0500
  ...set >screwdriver set (2 x flathead, 2 x philips) >needle nose pliers >adjustable wrench > >What about parts? >hose clips >oil >coolant >belts - Anyone tried...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:15:23 -0700
  ...set > > >screwdriver set (2 x flathead, 2 x philips) > > >needle nose pliers > > >adjustable wrench > > > > > >What about parts? > > >hose clips > > >oil > > >coolant > > >belts - Anyone tried...
• Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 17:54:55 -0500
  ...lower the whole thing down far enough so you get get pliers on those clamps and more them around easily by pushing the hose...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 12 Aug 2014 07:56:58 -0400
  ...remove the Adjusting Rings. > >> No Special Tools required other than Circlip pliers, seal puller and a > method to install the new seal. > >> Have I...
• Re: Headlight low beam failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 13:14:41 -0800
  ...be sanded clean and the > female ends easily re-formed with pliers, but often they break from > corrosion. Gotta love the old car hobby...
• '90 watertank float diags... help
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 13:45:01 +0000
  ...It *does* require some work by emptying your stuff out, and removing the float assembly, and unhooking the wires (use long needle nose pliers...
• Re: battery removal
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 12:04:43 -0700
  Another method is to use two Vice-Grip pliers, each attached to a terminal. Of course wear gloves to insulate your hands. That's...
• Re: Towing Hitch Solution
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 16:16:02 -0400
  ...section of it slightly on the underside with a pair of pliers to clear the hitch tongue. If you have a fiberglass one you...
• Re: replacing oil cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 11:40:09 -0700
  ...I have used Channel-Lock pliers to tighten that nut. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Maglott" <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:15:55 -0700
  ...to go: > http://www.sears.com/craftsman-cable-operated-hose-clamp-pliers/p-00947390000P > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• how to make your locking gas cap accept the same key as your doors/ignition
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 03:41:34 EST
  ...then using a small screwdriver, and small needlenose pliers - remove the brass "teeth" or "keys" from the lock cylinder.. press them out..one way...
• Re: Light wiring and little plastic caps
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 13:11:47 -0800
  ...Even with this, I've marked a few of them up, but it's better than using pliers or a screwdriver. > B) Is is...
• Q:how to install the plastic front window trim SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:04:00 -0400
  ...two metal loops, from a paper clamp, held in pair of pliers: _ / \ \ / | | _/ \_ I passed the trim through the loop and inserted the loop in...
• Re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:41:43 -0600
  ...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: Can I drain coolant from someplace more accessible?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:36:20 -0700
  ...I even have a pliers like tool that locks to whatever size , just for that. I've seen fuel hoses pinched with a tool...
• Re: What parts to carry on the road...
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 06:32:12 -0400
  Pliers. Screwdriver. Duct tape. Wire. Cell Phone. Towing insurance. I have no interest in trying to fix a major breakdown on the side of...
• Re: Coolant "T"-Piece
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 16:49:34 -0800
  ...Also, now is the tme > to > justify buying a pair of spring clamp pliers. > > George
• Re: Fixed What w/What?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 08:35:00 -0700
  ...triumph motorcycles--always carry a lil wire and my gerber multi pliers--as well as a radio shack 3 position switch (the lucas 3...
• Re: Helpful Vanagon toolbox tip...LVC
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 19:52:55 -0500
  ...around the can, if you snug it up > tight using some pliers, will hold the little pipe against the can, just > like the tape...
• Camper Closet Contents List
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 12:15:39 -0400
  ...Glove Compartment ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tools Pouch Contents Screwdriver (reversible) Pliers (regular) Pliers (needle-nose) Wrench (Small Adjustable) Wrench (VW 10mm/13mm) Tape Measure Allen HDs for...
• Re: Westy faucet changing
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 15:16:37 -0700
  ...it there, not a lot of room to get needle nosed pliers in there. > > I used two philips head screwdrivers (one was a stubby...
• Re: My Vanagon: Trouble in Paradise ?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 01:25:48 -0500
  ...channel lock pliers, open the jaws wide open, then in various places just go along and clamp the jaws of the pliers tightly on...
• Re: syncro front mud guards
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:57:04 -0400
  ...When the stud conducts enough heat, the plastic will get soft, grab the stud with pliers and pull straight out. I bought replacement stainless...
• Re: 87 Synchro CV Boots
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Oct 1996 10:23:16 -0800
  ...I wonder if it is some kind of > > polyuretane? I also bought the special pliers to crimp on the steel > > clips on the both...
• RE: Arm Rests
  Historical mailing list - Wiesner Craig
  17 Dec 1996 19:00:12 -0800
  ...I pulled back the material and > just used a pair of pliers to unscrew the rest of the bolt out the back. > > I could...
• Re: whistling vent window fix?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 18:25:25 -0500
  ...Use padded jaws on your pliers and bend the upper pivot... tweaking the window in the frame. Fail this, wear earplugs until a complete...
• Re: To test a Thermo time switch, air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 9 Dec 2016 17:51:58 -0800
  ...Only with a long pair of pliers can I get the plug on or off. I imagine, the switch is to make contact and...