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• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 10:00:35 -0400
  ...Normally, you just use some > pliers to twist them, breaking the overlap, to get them off. If you > want to try, you can use...
• Re: tools question;
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 17:13:38 +0000
  ...and Philips Screw Drivers > Small & Large Crescent (sp?) wrenches > Regular Pliers & Needle nose Pliers > Large Channel Licks > Wire strippers, crimpers, 12v tester, electrical tape...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 23:03:53 +0000
  ...make the valve even further away.  Also, need the hose pinch pliers and the gizmo to remove the spring clamps; at that point, it...
• Re: bed conversion, bumper questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 12:31:30 -0400
  ...Slide the whole unit out and remove the plastic retain clips for the rubber impact strip with a pair of pliers (squeeze the ends...
• Mystery Parts in 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 08:40:26 -0800
  ...Also, I checked the auxiliary air regulator by closing the hose with a pliers as suggested in the Bentley manual and this is having...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:08:17 -0500
  ...mm Folding allen wrench set Bent longnose and regular slip joint pliers Medium-sized drift/flat punch Flashlight Hose clamps Spare 10 and 13...
• fun with cables
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 17:16:49 EDT
  ...I got some pliers on it to twist but that only broke the damn thing, leaving a big chunk still in the hole that...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:30:48 -0400
  ...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: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Sat, 14 May 2016 22:08:28 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > At 04:49 PM 5/13/2016, Scott wrote: > >while there, look for an insulated spark-plug wire pulling pliers...
• Re: Next question - Removing 35 yr old brake lines from MC. :-/
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:48:02 -0400
  ...cut the metal line at the fitting with a pair of pliers and then tap an 11mm socket (six point only) onto the fitting...
• Sliding widow spacers (Was: sliding window latches)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 10:36:43 -0700
  ...If > you don't have the correct size wrench, you can always use a small > adjustable wrench, or even a pliers if you are...
• Re: Bumper Painting Info/Pics! (who's bored on a Saturday? Me!)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 13:13:27 -0500
  ...To remove the end cap plugs,(with pliers) grip the self drilling screw tip where it extends through the sheet metal, in the wheel...
• How-To Fuel Line Replacement 1.9l Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 May 1999 21:49:31 EDT
  ...This clamp was a crimp one that I had to cut off with the pliers. 22. Allow any excess fuel that might have dribbled...
• Re: Front heater valves, another junk part
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:07:34 -0700
  ...I can change it in 15 min with a pair of pliers for the hose clamps. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:59:10 -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...
• More? New? Better? nah! (editorial content)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 07:05:08 -0800
  ...that in the middle of Nevada with a screwdriver and some pliers?" After 33 years of Automotive Evolution, I figure my Vw Vanagon is...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:02:19 -0700
  ...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: Horn ring replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 22:32:42 -0700
  ...You can dislodge it by using needle-nosed pliers. Karl Wolz > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: fuel injector hoses, replacing
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 07:41:24 -0800
  ...Get the tip of the blade in that collar, and dig > > away. > > Use a set of pliers to pull the hose off, it takes...
• Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 May 2016 18:37:17 -0500
  ...a link but it got messed up. > > I like the basic pliers type, with an angle .. > generally does the job nicely. > > Scott > > >> On 05...
• Throttle position switch cam was: Cold Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 14:02:41 -0700
  ...I hate the thought of spending 30-50 dollars for a new part and then having to attack it with a pliers to make...
• Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Sun, 27 May 2001 08:49:54 -0400
  Hi, What kind of tool do people use to remove them? A regular pair of pliers always slip. I like the spring clamps better...
• Re: FOUND = a set of Case bolts. Thanks All
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 4 Jun 2005 21:03:36 -0500
  ...Try pinching > > various hoses with pliers to see if you get a change from sputtering.Good > > luck, Roger Sisler. > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this...
• Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 21:35:11 -1000
  ...Like with a needle nose pliers. I don't think there's much danger of breaking anything . I've done this maybe 10 times...
• Sink pump improvement?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:54:09 -0700
  ...I could > turn > > the impeller with pliers and get it moving. After working that loose and > > running it a while, I haven't had...
• Faucet hose connections
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 17:35:46 -0400
  ...I have carefully used tiny needle nose pliers and got the spade connectors out of the plastic clip. I never would have known to...
• Acquiring Tools (was: MIG Welder Advice Needed)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 11:28:35 -0600 (CST)
  ...I bought some high quality o-ring pliers with a couple other tools for about $5. On Thu, 7 Mar 1996, Jon Christensen wrote...
• Re: Power Steering reservoir filter question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 27 Dec 2013 19:07:40 -0800
  ...I use a giant channel lock pliers to grab and turn them. The whole res wants to twist off the bracket even .. and they...
• Re: Still need help/ball and socket joint end of throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Denis Mezihorak
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 20:07:50 -0700
  ...Long nose pliers might work better, slide them between socket and the lever and pry it realy hard. If you decide to remove the...
• Re: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:23:16 -0800
  ...do like I do and use cheaper HF large end-nip pliers. > > Mike B. > > On 1/12/2013 4:26 PM, Jim Felder wrote...
• Re: TPS Adjusting Screw damaged, Can it be fixed?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 08:28:16 -0400
  ...You can do this with a pair of needle nose pliers in a few minutes. Simply remove the throttle body and flip it upside...
• Re: In the clutch of tragedy Help! (questions)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 25 Jul 1997 18:00:30 -0700
  ...Remove the snap ring from the end of the release lever with a pair of snap ring pliers. c. Pull the clutch lever off...
• Re: Where do I get a hose clamp removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 09:38:33 -0700
  ...from? I'm thinking of buying these "cable operated hose clamp pliers" from Sears.... http://tinyurl.com/3wlcb Has anyone used them? What do...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:44:04 -0500
  Telescoping mechanic's mirror Telescoping magnet Spreader pliers Ratcheting right angle Phillips (for Westy curtain mounting screws) Stephen Mobile > On Jan 2, 2018, at...
• Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:51:55 -0700
  ...use a channel lock pliers to draw the tension bolt toward the end of the tension bracket. it should be about an inch or...
• CV joints. Adding new grease.
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 09:33:52 -0800
  ...The archives mentions a "reverse needle nose pliers tool." Can this tool be used to remove the clamp on the small end of the...
• my new wing window whistles
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 23:19:21 -0700
  ...i spent quite a while with some hefty pliers trying to bend it outwards and towards the front of the car, but to no...
• Re: how to replace tachometer light?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 14:55:37 -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...
• How do we remove ignition key assembly..?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 05:36:50 -0800
  ...6) Remove stem (wiper, turn signal sw,itches) assembly > 7) With pliers, remove the plastic collar around shaft > 8) Remove all 3 (or is...
• Re: Chains and whips was Autosock
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:15:36 -0800
  ...Make sure that > chain tool/pliers (you DO have...)and the spare crosslinks are also in the > box best in a zipLok on the...
• Re: What parts to carry on the road...
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 09:06:25 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Pliers. Screwdriver. Duct tape. Wire. Cell Phone. Towing insurance. > >I have no interest in trying to fix a major breakdown...
• Re: tools question;
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 13:14:52 -0800
  ...and Philips Screw Drivers > Small & Large Crescent (sp?) wrenches > Regular Pliers & Needle nose Pliers > Large Channel Licks > Wire strippers, crimpers, 12v tester, electrical tape...
• Question To test a Thermo time switch, air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 9 Dec 2016 17:57:54 -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...
• Re: cheap shipping company, Mass to SF. Engine Rebuild Question too
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 20:34:34 -0500
  ...hardware store on the way >home and get the snap ring pliers, which it appears that I need. Also, >do I need to buy...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box-Friday
  Historical mailing list - kfilc
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 17:29:41 -0000
  ...Apart from screwdrivers, pliers and duct tape, what are some > handy tools/items I should have on hand in case of emergency? > > Frank > __________________________________________________________________ > > A...
• Re: 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 12:19:57 -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: how to replace tachometer light?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 16:24:16 -0400
  ...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: Cured my hot cabin heater leak
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 3 Sep 2023 12:18:34 -0500
  ...as I possibly could with a pair of > longnose > > pliers. > > > > I used said pliers to push and pull the wire through its entire range...
• Re: Front Door Speakers
  Historical mailing list - jsnyder
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 11:26:41 -0500
  ...I used a set of needlenose pliers spread apart a little to insert into the holes in the grill to help unscrew the originals...
• Re: Married with a light question
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 07:20:11 -0700
  ...Hope you have some needle nosed pliers and some clever imagination so you get it out.... BTW, with your nick name, I assume the...
• Re: fuel injector hoses, replacing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 10:08:40 -0600
  ...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: Helpful Vanagon toolbox tip...LVC
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 19:59:26 -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...
• Re: solderless connectors
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:55:31 -0400
  At 02:02 AM 6/14/2011, Troy wrote: >Hi folks: > >I finally decided to buy myself a good pair of ratcheting crimping >pliers...
• Current coolant hose repairs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 18:56:52 -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: Vanagon entertainment...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:49:35 -0700
  Stick open needle nose pliers into the holes and twist counter clockwise. Pull on the edge as it turns out. Cut the inner ring...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 11:53:55 -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: CV Joint Experts?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 01:01:57 -0500
  ...If you are reusing the axles you will need snap ring pliers to get the CVs off the shaft. Oh, and use jack stands...
• Re: pinch the fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:23:04 -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: Trailer Hitch Picture
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 11:46:55 -0400
  ...spot right above where the protrusion is with a pair of pliers. In neither case will the modification be visible once installed, unless you...
• Re: DCL
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 10:39:22 -0800
  ...This allows > you to put the > pliers on > and angle them out of the way of the cylinder as you > push it on. Pull...