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• Re: Speedo repair question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 16:14:10 -0700
  ...Same idea, but I found that a square faced punch and very light tap with hammer did same. Also, as per your comment, I...
• Re: Requesting - Tips & Tricks for Rear Side Window R&R
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:37:58 -0500
  ...After he got tired of that they'd get a little punch and a light hammer and tap the corner with it... I've...
• What are the three lateral oval holes in trans case?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 22:20:49 -0700
  ...Usually use a pin punch and tap it > upwards, then clean out the grease and retrieve the pin..Not a big deal. I > sometimes...
• Re: Splittie Reduction Box Trauma
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 13:17:05 -0500
  ...Be careful not to punch through *into* the oil-filled xfer case. The gear oil is smelly and expensive, and it's disheartening to...
• Re: water in door seals
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 12:28:17 -0300
  ...a little jet of water from one of the > little holes punched in it at regular intervals. It's a very pretty > fountain effect...
• Re: Exhaust stud drill out procedure
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 08:51:00 EST
  ...Before I made the dedicated centerpunch, I would carefully first prick punch the stud by eye with good results. George
• Re: (long)Re: If You're Against Mandatory Daytime Running Lights...
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 18:37:55 -0400
  ...left hand because of the injuries he sustained when the airbag punched it through the window. Airbags, and those useless and dangerous automatic seatbelts...
• Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 10:07:31 -0800
  ...Then you need a fairly long punch (drift) to evenly tap out the two bearings by hitting on the outer race only. Then clean...
• Re: Optima battery for $129? The right one?
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Fri, 26 May 2000 13:33:41 -0400
  ...look, and it was an Optima with none of the stickers punched out on it. I asked the owner of it what was wrong...
• Re: Getting wires to the roof - how?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Fri, 23 May 2003 11:49:29 -0700
  ...inobtrusive way of doing this. > > In general, if you have to punch a hole through the roof to run a > wire, what is the...
• Re: Help removing clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 9 Apr 2005 03:13:43 -0400
  ...after heating, vibrate the area with a hammer and punch if needed then cool it all down with penetrating oil. then more vibration, after...
• Re: Tires!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 13 May 2007 14:34:36 -0700
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• Mirror fixes
  Historical mailing list - Thomas J. LaLanne
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 15:05:11 -0800
  ...a dime for the exterior pattern, and punched the hole out with a paper hole punch). 5. Tighten the nut and reassemble. This works...
• Re: windshield wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 05:23:56 -0400
  ...The GoWesty procedure says to file the stud off flat, punch the center, then drill it, then tap it. Interestingly, I mentioned such a...
• Re: Coolant leak...the story continues...
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 6 Dec 1994 15:53:00 CST6CDT
  ...Used on said bleeder screw, it also lubricates the metal against plastic threads on that tight fit hole (line too obvious to punch). Follow...
• Re: Battery acid in rollover
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 09:03:40 -0600
  ...A very awaking one that I stopped to help on had a windshield punched out in a way that looked like a head had...
• Re: Bit of Toyota Syndrome in '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:02:06 -0400
  ...A swift punch of the accelerator brings the speed > down to idle. > > The van was doing this intermittently at the end of last year...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 22:44:12 -0400
  ...I think the EPA makes the junkyard punch holes in the oil pans. Nice to know I am paying taxes to keep people on...
• Re: Drive flange OUT - now the seal?!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 10:35:16 -0500
  ...Should I try a torch, knowing it'll melt the rubber, or keep trying with a punch/screwdriver? What about pliers if I can...
• Re: EuroSpec Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 8 Nov 1998 20:32:13 -0800
  ...so i followed him to the rental place ... >Pulling out of the shop, he punched it and actually squealed >rubber shifting into second ... seemed...
• Re: is it me? broke shift lever!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 12:36:31 -0500
  ...The difference was that it happened in the boonies! So I drove around with a punch stuck down in the broken off hole until...
• Re: servicing front heater fan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 15:50:09 -0500
  ...metal) holding motor into blower case half, and use a pin-punch to *carefully* drive the motor out of the housing (and the shaft...
• Driver's side handle success and related request
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Jan 2024 17:31:03 -0500
  ...I then tapped a mark with hammer and punch in the second holes and drilled with handle in place. That went great. I sweated...
• Re: exhaust stud removal broken
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:21:19 -0500
  ...so after using a chisle and > center punch to cu the nuts off of 2 studs and thinking im golden the > last bolt after...
• Re: tackling sloppy shifter (4 speed)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:36:11 -0800
  ...tackling sloppy shifter (4 speed) My next task on my punch list for my van is to tighten up the shifter. It's very...
• Trickle charger on hard to access House Battery
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 24 Oct 2020 22:05:22 +0000
  ...hard to get to.  I also used a Greenlee sheet metal punch to provide a hole just behind parking brake lever to add a...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - rear wheel bearing job
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 11:11:51 -0600
  ...I always have a lot of chisels and punches and homemade drivers made from transmission countershafts- solid steel 7/8" by 11" - laying around...
• Woo Hoo got my exhaust...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:12:43 -0500
  ...My thought was to spray em with PB blaster everyday for a week or so and rap at the nuts with a punch every...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:10:17 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I tap them in with a brass drift punch.Make sure everything is > glinty clean, > put the race in place...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:19:55 +0000
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > I tap them in with a brass drift punch.Make sure everything is glinty > clean, > > put the race in place...
• Re: Crutchfield- lots o Vanagon speakers, any fit?
  Historical mailing list - Pancho de la Luna
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 17:20:25 -0700
  ...The component speakers I punched holes in the little black speaker holders simply by putting them face down on the carpet in the van...
• Re: solar panels vs generators vs camping vs kids
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 01 Nov 1994 15:24:44 EST
  ...which took two semi-trailer vans to provide paper tape and punch card communications) and follow very stringent guidelines about noise and light discipline...
• Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:14:02 -0700
  ...On Tuesday, June 21, 2016, Scott - IMAP <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > HI , > re "a punch mark or twomight suffice to keep a bearing race...
• a shocking question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 13:52:26 -0500
  Volks, OK, My 89 Westy got new shoes (Michelin MXTs) but it still dips and rolls like a punch drunk heavy weight boxer. To...
• Re: I just love surprises
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 22:16:53 -0500
  ...Some holes would have been too big to use the standard rotating leather punch plier which I don't have. I concerned myself only...
• Re: John Wallace E-Mail Addresses
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 14:55:58 -0700
  ...with daily calls to worship followed by post-service > spongecake and punch. > > -- > > On 8/8/2005 1:39 PM John Wallace wrote: > > >I have...
• Talking about tools and side of the road :-)
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:11:15 -0800
  ...did it all with just the Leatherman and an old nail I found on the side of the road as a punch. Regards, Courtney
• Re: Special Tools for the Home Mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 07:56:22 -0600
  ...You could probably do this with a punch and hammer but I didn't see the need to take that risk. Jim > On Feb...
• Re: Rings are stuck ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 May 2011 12:29:41 -0700
  ...at their end gaps, like with a small screw driver or punch and hammer. the ring grooves in the pistons need to be in...
• Re: I'm fixing a hole [in the fresh water tank]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:51:04 -0700
  ...Besides, where the vent/breather hose punches through the interior paneling in the forward top-opening compartment is higher than the top of the...
• Re: Tin-can westy toaster
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sat, 7 Jan 2012 19:06:37 -0600
  ...A random, > background pattern of small nail holes with larger holes punched by a larger > nail that form the VW sign? Better toast coverage...
• BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMM
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 01:49:34 +0100
  Proud as punch I was. Nearly at 111,111 miles it was. Getting back into reading the list properly, too. The blue_thing went...
• begging expert advice
  Historical mailing list - M. Ryan Fryar
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 11:39:41 -0700
  ...If I may ask, is this a good deal, a medium one, or a sucker punch? Assuming of course that a knowledgeable mechanic tells...
• Re: Gas in my ear (OUCH!)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 20:26:48 -0800
  ...Sorry--feeling a little punchy today after single-handedly HOISTING AND INSTALLING MY NEW ENGINE TODAY!!! HA HA HA HA. I feel so happy...
• Thrust/Accel curves of 2.1 WBX v. Subaru 2.2
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 19:30:30 -0400
  ...Also, for around-town punch, note the huge difference in acceleration right after the WBX shifts to 2nd gear - the Subaru is accelerating at...
• Re: Why am I hear? (free H.P. for syncros)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 00:43:22 -0400
  ...The CAT clogged and has been punched out. > I have removed the water separater. One long up hills, I have noticed that > I was...
• Re: General Question On Battery Venting
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:04:45 -0700
  ...The text printed on it faded away long ago, bot it does have some braille-like numbers punched in it that are still legible...
• Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:44:15 -0700
  ...As you may have noticed, I am working thru a punch list of issues, some arising on a recent trip, others just stuff I...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:08:17 -0500
  ...Bent longnose and regular slip joint pliers Medium-sized drift/flat punch Flashlight Hose clamps Spare 10 and 13 mm screws with washers and...
• Re: Fwd: Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 18:07:00 -0700
  ...It will have to be punched out and emptied for driving in Baja and then replaced when you return to the land of unleaded...
• Re: Uh-Oh Spaghettio: Broken Exaust Bolt Stuck in Block!!!
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:55:53 -0800
  ...My plan B is to carefully file the stub flat, center punch a little divot and break out the right angle drill. Use lots...
• Re: bird sign on cars
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 16:40:47 -0500
  ...degrees. > > Bill > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@JUNO.COM> >> >> The punch line is "How long you been alone in that cabin?' >> Now my...
• NVC; Thanks everyone!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 10:11:08 EST
  ...It seems it was a one two punch deal, where a corroded-through (ignition) starter motor wire finally broke off, & of course, stopped the...
• Re: FS: Westy Stickers All. Authentic repros.
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 15:09:55 -0700
  ...You need a small hole > punch to mimic the original stamp I have done it it just takes some time. > 10$ for the Unleaded...
• Re: Broken CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:30:36 -0400
  ...You will probably be able to spin them out using a sharp punch. If the holes are messed up you will need to have...
• Re: Broken alternator bracket studs
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 12:45:45 -0800
  ...grinder style bit to make the busted stud flat then center punched that perfect then free hand drill this in graduating drill sizes, and...
• Re: Speaking of AC and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:20:39 -0700
  ...deal.. > Being a 'direct approach' kinda guy, I tried taking a punch and a hammer > and "tightening up" the pivot posts on my drivers...
• Re: Vanagons being called "Hippie Wagons"..
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kirstein
  Mon, 12 May 2008 10:53:15 -0400
  ...two boys in the parking lot nearly knock each other out playing > > "Punch > > Bug" when saw me in my 2001 Beetle TDI. > > > > Chris. > > > -- Lee
• Welders & Machinist's Tools (not exactly VW, but....)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 12:39:10 -0600 (CST)
  ...8 Heavy Duty Nibbler Adjustable Reamers Tap & Die sets Pulley Pullers Webb Springfield Model 2B Iron Worker Punch Press 2 HP Air Compressor Same...
• Re: Timing Issues
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 18:02:45 -0800
  ...I use a center punch on the edge of the rim, then fill the punch hole with some light-colored chalk, crayon, paint, nail...