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• Re: Air and heat knobs on levers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 15:19:39 -0500
  ...Use pliers on the shanks, don't pull on the knobs directly. Warm the back ends of them first with a hair dryer, especially...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:45:14 -0500
  ...Needlenose pliers? > > 13 mm box end wrench with a fold of electrical tape on one flat of the nut > to hold it into the...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:10:29 -0700
  ...The basic wire, cutters, snipenosed pliers, goose tape, adhesives and some genuine cloth electricians tape will get you a long way. Hose clamps and...
• Re: How to remove Vanagon battery?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 18:14:08 -0500
  ...I have used two pair of pliers and just gripped the terminals and lifted the battery out, heavy but it works if you've...
• Re: HELP! Separating e-brake cable from rear brake backing plate...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:00:42 -0500
  ...Remove the fork from the bottom mount, with pliers. You can use washer under this, to shim the shoes Eric Tim Demarest wrote: > Oh...
• Re: Instrument lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:30:32 -0500
  ...May need pliers. > > > > Yrs, > > d > > > > On Fri, Oct 15, 2021 at 4:56 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > > > CAN SOMEONE TELL ME...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 21:42:49 -0600
  ...GMAIL.COM>> wrote: > > > > Hi John, > > > > you're looking for Spring Clamp Pliers... > > > > https://www.amazon.com/ARES-71100-Flexible-Position-18mm-54mm/dp/B004GUN15G...
• Re: how to replace tachometer light?
  Historical mailing list - David Most
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 13:00:34 -0500
  ...I use a pair of parallel-jaw toothless pliers > for > the task. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > > David Most wrote: > > >When I picked...
• Re: Coolant leak found but parts question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 4 Nov 2022 10:37:22 -0400
  ...I have the special pliers so no problem. I’m actually starting to like the spring clamps. I’m just worried they don’t...
• Re: PSA- wear safety glasses when working with springs!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:09:57 -0700
  ...use hose clamp pliers since a regular pair was closer. >> >>That sucker slipped out of the jaws of the pliers, flew about 6 feet...
• Planning against on-road glitches
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 23:36:47 -0500
  ...Here's the road kit we never leave the garage without: * Straight blade and Phillips-head screwdrivers * Crescent wrench * Slip-joint and locking pliers...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 14:47:39 -0400
  ...I carry regular and deep throat metric sockets, metric combination wrenches, 5 types of pliers, multi-driver and bits, ball peen hammer (BFH), 2...
• Re: Need advice for stripping parts
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 22:30:40 -0400
  ...I have xmas Tree pliers that work for the job but what you want to do is pry the panel off fairly straight. Use...
• Re: coolant pipe replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:00:52 -0700
  ...I start with a very small pliers or vice-grips bending out a little lip. Ball been hammer a bit too. finsih by filing...
• Re: Replacing pushrod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 12:06:46 -0700
  ...I found myself at the > part > where you "remove the pushrod tube with a screwdriver or a pair of > pliers." > I tried the screwdriver...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:32:38 -0700
  ...the tabs broke off when I tried to >> squeeze them with pliers. The plastic is very brittle. Crap part, Febi, but >> all that is...
• Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (Part 3)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:08:56 -0600
  ...yahoo.com> wrote: > I finally got it out! A pair of pliers to the remnants of the plastic pull > tab. After about six failed...
• Re: Stock "squeeze" hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 14:22:09 -0500
  Jeff, I got a really nice pair of ring clamp pliers from Sears for < $30. The tool has a 20" flexy cable with the...
• Re: Tranny swap time
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 14:17:58 -0600
  ...I clamp the clutch rubber line with some vise grip pliers to stop that incessant dripping. If you got a good imagination I think...
• Re: Helpful Vanagon toolbox tip...LVC
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 19:41:32 -0700
  ...around the can, if you snug it up > tight using some pliers, will hold the little pipe against the can, just > like the tape...
• Re: still can't pull CIS injectors!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 17:09:08 -0800
  ...Then, I could pull the injector out with a pair of needle-nosed pliers. But I'm worried about pieces dropping down. Any more...
• Re: Removing/replacing Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 14:11:05 -0500
  You can pull that clip out with your fingers or with a pair of pliers. It's either a metal or plastic clip, U...
• Re: Tool roll
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:18:03 -0800
  ...I keep shorty 10, 13mm > ratchet wrenches 6in1, dental mirror (why oh why), calipers (really!), > tweezers, pliers, .... > > Wait. That's almost an entire VW...
• The stranded young lady
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jul 1996 19:10:55 -0700
  ...She's trying to replace the fan belt with a fork and a pair of pliers. "Nobody would stop she says". So I proceed...
• Re: Dashboard lighting help
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 23:33:16 -0500
  ...i couldn't get it with my fingers (it was too tight) so i used a set of pliers gently. No problemo. Keep in...
• Re: Where best to check my Westy water system?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 21 Jan 2018 14:57:49 +0000
  ...Got a pair of >> pliers >> and worked it back an forth. It took three tries until it would run, but >> it >> did. I watched...
• Re: Speedo repair question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 12:05:04 -0700
  ...hold it in place but I staked mine by using diagonal pliers to make little raised bite marks on the shaft that hold the...
• Re: Keys locked in van
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 18:45:55 -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: Speedo repair question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 16:14:10 -0700
  ...I staked mine by using diagonal pliers to make little raised bite marks on the shaft that hold the gear in place. -- Neil n...
• upholstery question
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  13 Jun 96 23:43:18 EDT
  ...to buy the little kit that RMMW sells with hog ring pliers and hog rings? I know I've got to take the seat...
• Re: fuel injector hoses, replacing
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 21:49:50 -0500
  ...This gave me something to grab with pliers and twist and pull > the hose off. > I didn't cut into anything vital except the...
• Re: Current coolant hose repairs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 22:37:28 -0500
  ...I had to take my disk cutter and cut off the protruding metal tune on the side that the fork on my special pliers...
• Re: Starter Cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:51:50 -0400
  ...Then, when you insert the rotor, break the wires with needle-nose pliers. One other thing rebuilders do after dressing the commutators on a...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:53:55 -0600
  ...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: 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 10:57:16 -0400
  ...would melt its way into the hole (with the help of pliers, of course). Just for the sake of overkill, I then put J...
• Re: Fuel Filter Help
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 03 May 97 00:02:46 CDT
  ...but do NOT let the pliers grip the rubber directly (the teeth in the jaws can cut the hose). so get some thing strips...
• Re: Removing Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:56:33 -0700
  ...Or I grab them and pull them out with a tool like a pliers, except it expands ....like it's an 'inside grabber'. they...
• Re: Throttle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 24 May 2014 21:30:18 -0400
  ...ago I found that holding the spring compressed (with slip-joint pliers?) far enough and for long enough to put the clip in was...
• Re: To those concerned with steering wheel sloppiness
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 23:41:44 -0700
  ...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: 2 Questions Light bulb remover and rust converter
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 12:12:47 -0500
  ...If you're real careful with a needle nose pliers, you can sometimes get it out intact, but if its burned out anyway you...
• Re: Radiator Fan Resistor Question
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:00:12 -0700
  ...With the radiator temp switch wiring plug pulled off the switch, jumper any 2 pins of the wiring plug with small needle nose pliers...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:06:24 -0400
  ...Mine is > so damaged that eve n when pushed in with pliers to "CLOSE" the > valve, the cable has extra and is bent on...
• Re: Old school Rain/Wind deflectors
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:57:41 -0700
  ...Sheet metal welding pliers with wide jaws can double as >> sheetmetal brake to form the >> mounting flanges. >> >> >> Regards, >> >> BenT >> > > > > -- > 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" > 85 Vanagon...
• 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...
• Subject: Re: Trip Contingencies
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:05:50 -0700
  ...plug kit > as well as a pair of strong needle nose pliers to remove object - > most tire repairs can be done on a tubeless...
• Re: clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 22:50:54 -0600
  ...The proper test is to raise the van, then with a big set of > groove joint pliers, (Channel Locks), squeeze the joint. If you...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:21:42 -0700
  ...is to pry that mutha back with a big bar or giant pliers or whatever ... RIGHT AWAY. sitting for 2 years... hopefully there's...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 21:41:14 -0600
  ...GMAIL.COM>> wrote: > > > > Hi John, > > > > you're looking for Spring Clamp Pliers... > > > > https://www.amazon.com/ARES-71100-Flexible-Position-18mm-54mm/dp/B004GUN15G...
• Re: Trans main shaft pulled out!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 16:27:29 -0500
  ...Use long neddle noose pliers > to get the stud out. > > Also while at it: replace the input shaft seal (likely damaged when > the shaft...
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 17:19:06 -0600
  ...in my bus i have a full set of cheap-o metric sockets > and wrenches, pliers, needle nose, cutters, large cresent wrench and large...
• Re: help with brakes in SF.
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 10:31:29 -0700
  ...You will need an assortment of clamps, pliers, maybe a bench vise, compressed air, and some manual dexterity to do it. If you are...
• Re: Rear Lock
  Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 17:41:37 -0400
  ...and then working it back and forth with a pair of pliers while the key was inserted finally did the trick. It loosened up...
• Re: Will any other oil plugs fit?
  Historical mailing list - Connal Hughes
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 13:23:27 EST
  ...I tried adjustable wrenches, vice-grip pliers, plumber's wrenches, tapping the side with a screwdriver, hammering 13mm (then 12mm) sockets onto it...absolutely...
• Re: 88 Vanagon Rotor Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 06:56:06 -0800
  ...at hand and you carefully crush > the old one with some > pliers I can't see the problem - just don't get bits > stuck...
• Re: 1983 window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 1 Mar 2011 07:12:22 -0800
  ...with the exact results you mention. >> With a >> vise and some pliers and some things to pry with, you can get a >> little >> machine...
• Re: PSA- wear safety glasses when working with springs!
  Historical mailing list - James Henry
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:38:59 -0400
  ...use hose clamp pliers since a regular pair was closer. > >That sucker slipped out of the jaws of the pliers, flew about 6 feet...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:15:32 -0400
  ...with proper clamp pliers > as GoWesty ships with the Kit ... > > mechanics who have done many repairs for years ... > right on ...good to hear your...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:29:57 -0500
  ...Might be six and seven mm. > >If you contemplate messing with coolant hoses, go to Napa and get >their large hose clamp pliers meant...
• Re: Where best to check my Westy water system?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 20 Jan 2018 22:13:00 +0000
  ...Got a pair of pliers and worked it back an forth. It took three tries until it would run, but it did. I watched...
• Re: i can hear my fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 14:34:49 -0700
  ...Use something > (vise-grips, hose-clamping pliers, etc) to secure the fuel line > before > disconnecting. > > That smoke stack or vent pipe sticking down -- could...