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Re: Sliding door inner panel removal -- any gotchas?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:57:09 -0800
...The dandelion tool is easier to get! Ace Hardware, here I come. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana...
Re: ECU Digital
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 15 May 2022 08:26:03 -0500
...https://vancafe.com/8691-ecu-electrical-diagnosis-tool/ On Sun, May 15, 2022 at 8:00 AM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Eric...
Re: Need a shower? Got tools?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 9 Apr 2015 16:18:11 -0700
...Need a shower? Got tools? I am kicking around the idea of using my modified clam shell for tool storage, thinking my 215/75...
Re: Just my luck :-(
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 12:43:16 -0700
...He was killed by a loose toolbox. It's not enough to shut your tool box! Heavy objects must be secured or they may...
Re: Upper Ball Joint Replacement
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Thu, 22 May 2003 00:08:53 EDT
...Tie rod joint removal tool for upper ball joints and tie rod end joints. For the lower ball joints I used a pitman arm...
Re: No particular Vanagon content: RIP Local Sears
Historical mailing list - joe kallo
Tue, 6 Dec 2016 23:58:23 +0000
Parkway mall Sears?! If so, that was my default tool store for years. On Tue, Dec 6, 2016, 5:51 PM Jim Felder <jim...
Re: Toolkit
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Tue, 23 Nov 1999 12:39:13 -0800
...Then you got both spare parts >and tools to remove and replace them. > >PerL >87 Syncro 112i > > Suggest you could also find a donor...
Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 6 Mar 2006 19:37:34 -0500
When I hit a bump, the tools go jangle jangle. When I take a turn, I hear sockets(1/4 and 3/8 inch...
Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:22:36 -0700
On Aug 23, 2006, at 12:42 PM, neil wrote: > I remember reading in archives of 24 mm deep sockets > when researching tools. Can...
Re: Suggested Minimum Tools To Carry
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sat, 20 Jul 2013 08:37:49 -0700
...between a mechanic and a master mechanic is the master mechanic can use a smaller 'beat'n tool'. I carry a very big hammer! >
A simple, non-greasy pilot bearing tool
Historical mailing list - email99
Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:09:34 -0400
I put a diagram of an easily constructed, non-grease based, pilot bearing removal tool in the files section of the Spare Vanagon yahoo...
Shocks
Historical mailing list - Gilles Gallant
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 21:20:02 -0400
...I also get questions regarding front shocks and springs; 1) Is the replacement of those parts need special tools? 2) Is this can be...
Friday question: What tools do you carry?
Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 06:20:43 -0800
...What I would like to know is what tools would be the minimum to bring along as well? Duct tape, WD-40, big hammer...
Re: 89 Bluestar Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:53:04 -0600
...yahoo.com/group/tiico _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar � get it now! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
=?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_Friday=3A_cool_tool=97Craftsman_Ratcheting_Open_En?= =?windows-1252?Q?d_Wrenches?=
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:40:22 -0500
>> I am afraid that we will be losing that great local source of quality tools in the near future. Sears may become online only...
=?windows-1252?Q?Friday=3A_cool_tool=97Craftsman_Ratcheting_Open_End_Wr?= =?windows-1252?Q?enches?=
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:18:19 -0600
If you are not a tool geek, read no further. When I recently made a run to Sears to gather some needed Craftsman upgrades...
Re: 12 Point CV Tool Size?
Historical mailing list - John Mosley
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:41:50 -0500
...12 Point CV Tool Size? >Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:52:20 -0700 > >Anyone know for sure what the size of 12 Point...
Re: free toolbox with vw purchase
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:26:30 -0700
...free toolbox with vw purchase > > > > > >> Don't know anything about this vehicle its not a vw but the toolbox that > >> comes with it is...
Tool & CO Detector
Historical mailing list
13 Dec 96 08:07:23 PST
I'm goin to getta new toy!, I'm gonna getta new toy! I mean, that I have an opportunity to acquire another tool...
Re: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 15:22:35 -0500
...It works, > > but it's not the RIGHT tool. (It often slips off and results in much > > frustration/ cursing. on my part!) Please give...
Cool DIY diagnostic tool on Samba
Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
Mon, 4 Jan 2010 16:43:41 -0500
While searching Samba for troubleshooting ideas I came across this very cool DIY diagnostic tool. It's primary purpose is troubleshooting a non-running...
Snap on Tools
Historical mailing list
Tue, 16 Apr 1996 19:42:57 -0400 (EDT)
...Does anyone have access to a Snap on Tool dealer? There are a few items I would like to purchase and my local guy...
CORRECTION on CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Fri, 19 Jan 2001 20:50:02 EST
...Either that or get the Hazet tool. They refer to that size as 10lg. It's a 12-pointer. BenT ps: this was tried...
Wanted to Buy WBX
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 24 Mar 2004 10:00:29 -0800
...com carolhough@yahoo.com _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar � get it now! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
wanted - 11mm 1.6L na diesel head
Historical mailing list - jamie foust
Fri, 16 Apr 2004 16:03:05 +0000
...I'll send him your pmail address. -jamie Foust _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar � get it now! http://toolbar.msn...
Re: The corruptor (explanation)
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 10:07:06 -0600
...in the glass house just down the street from yours........ _________________________________________________________________ Get rid of annoying pop-up ads with the new MSN Toolbar � FREE! http...
Re: basic tools...?
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Fri, 14 Jun 2002 19:29:49 -0400
...basic tools...? I know that there is a link on the vanagon.com site about "What do you keep in your VW" but it...
Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:18:35 -0600
I think that Cobalt, Craftsman, and all the good quality mid-price-range tools you buy nowadays are made in taiwan, which seems to...
Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 23 Aug 2016 19:41:51 -0400
...It's actually surprising that a tool can spread them, but indeed the right tool does spread and hold. > > > > Alistair > > > >> On Aug 16, 2016...
Re: captive nut tools
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:17:12 -0500
...nuts until recently and didn’t want to pay for a > tool, but I found out how to install them on YouTube using a...
Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 10:09:51 -0500
...What I would like to know is what tools > would be the minimum to bring along as well? Duct tape, WD-40, big hammer...
Re: what tool am i looking for? Limited vanagon content ...
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:19:23 -0700
...what tool am i looking for? Limited vanagon content ... <DIV>On 7/13/06, <B class...
Friday Funnies - Mechanic's Tool Guide
Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
Thu, 7 Jan 1999 20:05:09 -0500
...A tool for removing wood splinters. PHONE: Tool for calling your neighbor to see if he has another hydraulic floor jack. SNAP-ON GASKET...
Re: tool find
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 30 Sep 2013 01:13:05 -0500
There's a rather lengthy tool Forum(Tool Talk, Garage Journal, or maybe Garage Gazzette) that has a lengthy listing of Harbor Freight tools...
Re: The right tool for a clean cut?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 27 May 2011 22:22:20 -0500
...The tool is in the electrical section & has black handles and what looks like a box knife blade opposite a half moon opening in...
Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:38:29 -0700
yes, I have some metal bodied US made power tools, a "Thor" and a "Van Dorn" 1/2 drills amongst them. Very heavy duty...
Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:05:21 -0400
...http://www.tool-sale.com/neiko-pro-breaker-bar-crv-p-1522.html
Re: Bad Tool, bad, bad, tool.
Historical mailing list
Fri, 15 Dec 1995 14:16:42 -0800
...squadron of lawyers to get their attention. > >This is a dangerous tool, fellers. If you got one, throw it away, cuz it >won't...
Re: Hittin' the road..
Historical mailing list - John C...
Wed, 6 Jun 2007 23:15:22 +0000
...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: SCREAMING Speedometer
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 1 Sep 1999 03:57:42 +0200
Rich Durant wrote: > I've got some tools in the Vanagon. I'm hoping that I can disconnect the > Speedometer cable in a few...
Re: NAPA Transmission Drain Plug "Tool"
Historical mailing list - WFryer
Thu, 16 Mar 2000 20:33:47 -0800
Jay L Snyder wrote: "I think I might have an inch cut off the "tool" so I can put a wrench on it for...
FS: '85 Vanagon $50 OBO
Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
Sat, 10 Apr 2004 22:00:53 -0700
...76 BMW 2002 _________________________________________________________________ Get rid of annoying pop-up ads with the new MSN Toolbar � FREE! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200414ave/direct/01/
brake flaring tool
Historical mailing list - patrick
Thu, 4 Nov 2004 05:37:44 -0600
I have no idea what to call it but I hope brake flaring tool will suffice. Anyways, I need one that will do the...
The right tool for a clean cut?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 27 May 2011 19:49:34 -0700
...What's a good tool for making a clean cut? -- Rocky J Squirrel
Q:how to install the plastic front window trim SOLVED
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:04:00 -0400
Thanks to BILL's answer: > I had a glass shop do mine and they used a special tool which slides the > plastic chrome colored...
Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 6 Apr 2020 12:02:41 -0700
If I'm thinking of the same tool, I've used that ell shaped pic type tool and also the simple straight type for...
Re: New guy introduction
Historical mailing list - Ben
Thu, 1 May 2014 18:02:28 -0700
...I do understand the need to support your employer.;-) I have a pile of HF tools as well and try to visit at every...
Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Sat, 7 May 2016 19:26:04 -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...
Air tools for my Westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Wed, 28 Dec 2016 08:28:08 -0500
For Christmas I received a craftsman 10 piece air tool said to be used on my Westy Vanagon 2.1 engine. I just opened...
Size of 12 pointer...Was.. need CV boot bolt spacers
Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
Sun, 20 Feb 2000 22:55:24 -0800
I found a CV Joint tool (12 point) in my tool box... heaven knows what car it worked on (Fiat X1/9?), but it...
Re: Need a shower? Got tools?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Thu, 9 Apr 2015 15:13:59 -0700
...Need a shower? Got tools? I am kicking around the idea of using my modified clam shell for tool storage, thinking my 215/75...
Re: How to get spare tire out??? Urgent!
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sat, 5 Mar 2011 14:06:55 -0500
David, It is a 19mm just like your tire tool so it isn't really dumb, it is actually a convenient idea. However when...
Re: Post chrome strip rubber cleaning Q
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 16 May 2005 18:00:43 -0400
...I had the "tool", but I think it takes a 4 year degree in auto body to know how to use it.Even then...
Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
...Tool Number Tool name VW 106 "T" handle wrench, 10 mm VW 109 Ring wrench VW 112a Special wrench 36mm with guide plate VW...
Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Tue, 2 Jan 2018 19:33:35 +0000
...Very useful tool. 4-in-one combination screwdriver Box of latex gloves 3/8 ratchet, medium size. Too short won't provide enough torque...
Re: tire circumference
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:49:43 -0700
...Other tools do it and get results that match the real > world. Why the tool always gives bad data matters little. There are much...
Friday humor. A parody on the tool company we love to hate.
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:52:48 -0800
I want the Meglinating variable intensity multifunction power tool. There are 4 pages here. You have to read the descriptions closely too, someone took...
Re: fuel hose crimping tool
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:33:02 -0400
Mark wrote: > anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel hoses? I use end cutting pliers to crimp the...
Re: cv 12 pt tool
Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 09:49:59 -0500
...the hex head, I was able to get the 12 point tool at the local NAPA store for about $3. One end is the...
Re: what is a 17mm "socket tool"???
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 Mar 1999 23:14:33 EST
...I had the tool from Sears but it won't work. Anyone have a better way? Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16