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• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 15:31:31 -0500
  ...A lot of folks seem to favor cable-operated tools but I think they're more trouble than they're worth. I've done...
• Re: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:36:27 -0600
  ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > many cars have means to program or reset them without additional tools. the only one I am familiar...
• 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...
• Vanagon list checks
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sun, 18 May 1997 22:35:28 -0700
  ...Thanks! Ron -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
• Re: "Don't leave home without it" items
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 06:10:23 -0400
  1) *ALL* my tools (fills the area under the middle bench seat) 2) CellPhone 3) Mountain Bike \\\\////\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\ Frank Terhaar-Yonkers Cisco Systems, Inc. Cat3900...
• Re: Self Vulkenizing tape??
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 22:46:55 -0800
  Lee Valley Tools sells a kind of self vulcanizing tape called "high friction silicone tape (23K30.01)". It is described as being able to...
• Re: Traveling tools
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 17:06:11 -0800
  VolvoGirl (Lee Holman - neat web page) carries a folded section of corrugated carboard safely bungied in the trunk. Great for working under vans, protecting...
• Re: [Syncro] CV bolts, tools needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 25 May 2001 14:09:41 -0700
  Just to be a nit-picking a$$hole... It's called "triple-square" not "star". You can get them from any 'real' auto parts...
• what my westie used for
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Johnston
  Thu, 10 May 2001 21:21:40 -0400
  ...remodling kitchen from home depot, and most importantly keeping my mechanic tools busy with endless fine tuning (eg...keeping it running). dan 87 westie
• Travelling from Huntington WV to Hagerstown MD to get new bus
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 20:42:08 -0800
  I'll have tools and such, but if anyone cares to volunteer in case of mechanical difficulty please pmail me. I'll take I79...
• Re: packing list for VW
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 15:32:03 -0500
  ...plus the usual food, clothes, tools and spare parts (never the right ones though) Chris Smith Head Mechanic and Oil Wiper, T.U.R...
• Re: List Sticker Survey
  Historical mailing list - Wes Ullrich
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 00:10:18 -0500
  ...Wes and "Elli" >Light Sky Blue......N > >White...................N > >Yellow (bright) .....Y > >Your Name....Peter/Pam Gancer _________________________________________________________________ Get tax tips, tools and access to...
• Re: vw tools?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:42:05 +0000
  <Mr. Fonman, In some parts of the country that's called poor planning.> Nah, in my part of the country it's called "I...
• Re: Sophisticated electronic tools....amazing
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 1 Jul 2021 14:48:20 +0000
  ...of what he was > talking about.  Worth the watch though.  Shows you what is possible with > sophisticated tools. > > 1987 VW Vanagon Misfiring and Stalling >
• favorite tools...
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
  Fri, 05 Apr 1996 20:26:53 +2909
  In response to questions about resto tools... In order of personal use/preference 1.Milwaukee 4.5" grinder...Does everything short of walking the...
• 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: Bentley Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:41:05 -0700
  ...Especially stealing tools. And the Bentley service manuals are most assuredly tools. New they're about $63 through Amazon. (Or about a tank and...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:24:50 -0500
  ...Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got > loose > > > Ummmmm, right. > > The description says 46mm. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:29:15 -0500
  ...Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware I'd like to know more about the screwdrivers you mentioned. The sears set (clear plastic handles with red and...
• Re: stranded
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 8:47:16 PDT
  ...We carry spare tires in our cars, but what > average driver is going to have the tools to take a tire off when they...
• Re: How to swap an engine without an engine lift.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:20:12 EDT
  ...Of course it is much nicer to use real tools when you can (which is what I normally do of course) but it is...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:21:17 -0400
  ...The thing that's putting me off from doing the lower ball joints is that you need some tools I don't have (well...
• Re: Air flow = Got tools?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 9 Apr 2015 07:08:24 -0700
  I was under the impression that the Zetec engines were to run 180-210. 234 seems a bit on the high side. BenT sent...
• Re: crank bearing removal
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 18:40:18 -0500
  ...No tools? Then do this. Go to your friendly, non-dealer, VW repair shop. They must be friendly, otherwise they might charge you $5...
• more bodywork info ... for canadians
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 28 Feb 95 21:53:01 CST
  ...P.O.Box 608 Station "A", Dept HVWS Scarborough, ONT M1K 5C5 CANADA lots of bodyworking tools and chemicals and all sorts of expensive...
• Re: running rich on Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sun, 13 Apr 1997 14:17:50 -0700
  ...Whoa, BIG engine! -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 09:44:55 -0700
  ...I am a simple man with simple tools. My question is, is it easier to remove / replace the engine than the transmission? Thank you...
• New Zealand list members? NVC
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 08:22:15 -0500
  ...Brian -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com...
• Replacement radio
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 07:55:13 -0500
  ...Brian 85 7-passenger GL -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape...
• Re: Friday - Bumper Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 23:20:36 -0800
  ...I fly C-130s; what's your excuse? +----------------------------------------------+ | You need only two tools: WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and...
• 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...
• Re: Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Sat, 10 May 2003 18:11:51 -0600
  ...However, I do have the tools to remove the axle nut easy. John Aircooled.Net Inc.
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 10:44:54 -0700
  ...Anyway, my questions: > > - Should I just do both sides? (all four ball joints?) > > - Proceedure? Tools?
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 15:21:54 -0600
  on 6/14/06 2:54 PM, Roger Sisler at rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM wrote: > Dont forget the 5 gallon bucket. Uh oh? I have...
• 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...
• DIESEL 1983 VAN ON SAN FRANCISCO CRAIGS LIST $1200
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:18:26 -0700
  ...Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.
• How do remove an outside door handle from an 84?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 30 May 2008 18:46:20 -0500
  ...It's in a neighboring town; I won't have all my tools. I'd like to get the slider handle. What do I...
• Re: Replacement Canvas for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 18 May 2005 11:20:28 -0400
  ...Ed in CT > Is this something I can do parked in a campground in North > Carolina? I have a good set of hand tools...
• Re: A/C tools question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 10 May 2013 15:19:08 -0500
  ...A/C tools question "�But oddly enough it's not illegal to top off a known leaky system even though you are indirectly doing...
• Re: Rusty is NOT one track minded
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  5 Sep 1995 08:44:53 +1000
  ...He had a wife and two kids at the time...and everyone knows how hard this makes it to buy resto projects or tools...
• Rear trailing arm bushing replacement.
  Historical mailing list - ronald ourada
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 19:53:26 -0500
  ...Bentley shows a threaded bolt and various special VW tools to remove and replace the bushings. The photos shown make it look easy, but...
• necessary vanagon accessory - trenching shovel
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 20:04:24 -0800
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/11/28/trenching-tools-east-meets-west/ alistair
• Re: Suggested Minimum Tools To Carry
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 08:37:49 -0700
  On Sat, Jul 20, 2013 at 8:14 AM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote: > > The hammer looks a little small. :) > My father (a...
• vanagon electrical connectors - no Ebay content
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:23:03 -0700
  ...samba, seems like a good source for the AMP connectors, boots, tools and the molex style metal terminals. http://www.eagleday.com/ampconnectors.html...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Felix D. Bello
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 21:22:50 -0400
  ...something that I can do in my garage without any fancy tools ? Please reply to my address as I fear a flood of mail...
• Re: tranny swap
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 13:07:02 -0500
  ...be an involved job even for an in-practice mechanic with all the right tools (neither description fits me). Best, d. 1990 GL -- "Mudskipper"
• WTB 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 19:50:34 -0800
  ...long block only needed- thanks- Robert 1982 Westfalia _________________________________________________________________ Get tax tips, tools and access to IRS forms � all in one place at MSN Money...
• =?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...
• Re: Auto tranny rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 21:27:00 -0500
  ...I get the impression that some special tools are needed for the manual trans. Larry A. Edward Maglott wrote: > > How are you folks rebuilding...
• Re: A/C tools question
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 10 May 2013 13:30:06 -0500
  ...A/C tools question > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 10:24 PM > > When R12 was more common I used...
• Steering Linkage
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Oct 1994 09:48:11 EDT
  ...How can I get them out? (Using borrowable tools from the FLAPS, or common tools. Short on bread right now.) Same way to put...
• Gonzo Mechanix on the 85
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Callahan
  Fri, 05 Apr 1996 00:37:08 +0000
  ...I had my tools in there. Emphasis on _had_. I now have a working lock, and a passable tool set. Now, to the point...
• Re: Aux. air reg. update
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Wed, 6 May 1998 09:18:46 -0700
  ...Do you have the >tools >>name, manufacturer... model perhaps. >> >>Better yet! Is Tom located anywhere near Southern California?! >> >>Thanks, >> >>Dan > >Sorry Dan. While Sooke...
• CV joint bolt tools
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 11:28:45 -0700
  ...on what you want! Try Snap-On (Yellow pages) or Mac Tools for the 12 point star. I've seen '12 point VW wrenches...
• Re: Arm rest
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 16:55:19 +0200
  ...Take your tools with you in your car, and drive around until you find a large, empty parking lot. Enter that parking lot, take...
• Speaking of revivals (in central NC)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 14 Mar 2015 10:59:56 -0400
  Is there anyone on the list near Raleigh-Durham who could host my Vanagon + tools while I fix him? Having to drive back to...
• Replacing window seals
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:25:10 -0400
  ...Do I need special tools? Is there a step-by-step set of instructions anywhere on the internet?
• Re: electrical systems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 May 94 17:57:15 EDT
  ...Has relays, connectors, sleving, soldering and crimping tools, heavy gague welding wire, etc. Also, get the catalog from Ample Power Products of, I think...
• Snap on Tools
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 19:42:57 -0400 (EDT)
  Hi all. Does anyone have access to a Snap on Tool dealer? There are a few items I would like to purchase and my...
• VW VANAGON
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Dec 1996 04:55:01 -0500
  ...I am rebuilding the engine and I would welcome some technical insights into procedures, tools to use, pitfalls, things to be careful with, etc...