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CarTalk VW Van comments
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Tue, 19 Aug 1997 00:42:39 -0700
...Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
Looking for John & Carol Hugenaard
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Tue, 28 Oct 1997 09:06:32 -0800
...Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (415) 284-6972 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
Re: tools question;
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Sun, 22 Nov 1998 18:27:52 -0500
Racer - Me toolbox weighs about 50# and fits quite nicely under the rear seat. I go no where without it and it's a...
can I fix my power steering?
Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
Tue, 16 Mar 1999 17:26:53 -0800
...Can a person with basic tools replace the power steering rack or should I have it done by a pro? I looked in the...
Removing door locks to have them re-keyed? Difficult?
Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
Mon, 16 Oct 2000 21:56:24 -0800
...panel off, will it be a fairly straight-forward, logical procedure? Are any special tools needed? Thanks. -- Ken Taylor Marysville, Washington 1990 Westy Multivan
Jackstands or ramps?
Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
Fri, 14 Sep 2001 11:13:13 EDT
...I don't mind spending a few bucks on this (I'll pretty much always spend money on tools). Thanks, Peter
Time Travel - Friday
Historical mailing list - WVVW
Fri, 14 Jun 2002 16:10:04 -0400
...Wouldn't the obvious choice be a 1980 Vangon Westy? -- Brian '85 Vanagon 7-passenger GL __________________________________ __ /____ ______ ____== ___________\ ___ // | | | | \== \ \\ _____ // | | | | \== \ \\ //______| |______| |______\== \__________\|______ | - | | | | @ |______ _[ ____ __ _ [|][WVVW][|]_ |__] // \\ / \ |___|____________| `---/| () |\--------|| () |---/=)________)=o{}=={ }=={ } _________\__//_\__//____ \__//__\__//____________ __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools...
Roadside Assistance - Reminder
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Sat, 17 Jun 2006 08:27:13 -0700
...Please remember to take these great Roadside Assistance tools with you. A.I.R.S http://www.type2.com/rescue/ Vanagon Rescue Squad http...
Re: Removal of flywheel bolts
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 19 May 2002 08:10:52 -0700
...I have the > usual tools, including a Chicago Electric Tools impact wrench, and the > item may be a "dud," for which I paid too...
Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 May 2016 00:17:50 -0400
...Remove rear axle nut no e brake? You suggested a striking wrench "Tools! It's often about the tools. I have a 3/4...
Re: Tires again!
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 1 Aug 2011 12:15:27 -0700
...Yes, browsers are tools, and IE is the Wentworth socket set of tools. I reckon I can go to the public library to borrow...
Re: Less expensive brand, was Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:19:39 -0700
...yeah made me feel good! Really I find the Mastercraft line of tools from Canadian tire quite good.� I have a 4" angle grinder...
Re: Death Valley
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:54:45 -0800
Yeah but that's near your house and presumably within easy walking and driving distance of tools and parts. Setting aside the ATV jack...
Re: Table leg modification (Loren Bush)
Historical mailing list - Troy
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:17:22 -0800
...It really wouldn't take huge amounts of tools to shave off the 1/16" required for the dowel to fit into the opening...
Re: CV joint 12 point cap screws (bolts)
Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 10:48:21 -0700
...http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdengi09.html#2304 Lisle's been around for a LONG time and have produced some excellent quality tools that...
Re: New guy introduction
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Thu, 1 May 2014 17:36:37 -0600
...Just for the sake of frivolous conversation, can you tell us what a "Harbor Freight Tools Flight Department" is? -- Gnarlie http://Gnarlodious.com/Vanagon/
Harbor Freight Coupons
Historical mailing list - Rob
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:03:51 -0700
...http://tiny.cc/21nfdw Some people have had their solar kit do the job for them, some people don't mind their tools and...
How to remove rear pulley on a 2.1
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:28:36 -0600
...Has anyone R&R this bolt without special tools or removing the engine? Thanks, Jim
Re: [WetWesties] Storage accessory. Very useful.
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:12:02 -0800
...that missed an earlier thread the tool rools from Duluth Trading are also an ideal solution for compact storage of tools in our Vanagons.
Re: Tools
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 7 Feb 1995 12:26:40 -0800 (PST)
Tool recommendation: one of those barrel shaped rechargeable electric screwdrivers. I have a Black and Decker model and although it may seem wimpy or...
Re: Final Drive Plug Size?
Historical mailing list - Bill
Mon, 4 May 1998 23:08:05 -0600
> Correct! KD Tools make a mega sized allen key for this but I just took a > VW Rabbit wheel bolt and welded it on...
Re: Replacing inside mirror
Historical mailing list
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 22:57:11 EST
...Are special tools required? > > turn it clockwise or counterclockwise (the base, that is) and it will "unlock". chris
Re: 85 GL still won't start
Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
Wed, 5 Mar 2003 22:32:29 -0500
...Just don't have the tools or time, or know-how. I just want my van to run... ----- Original Message ----- From: "al jordans" <aljordans...
Re: trenching shovel - GDR or GBR?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:05:27 -0400
...some say is a �B�. > > Pic at end of post here: > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/11/28/trenching-tools-east-meets-west/ > > > alistair
Re: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:54:00 -0400
...Knipex Tools 9K 00 80 104 US 10" Cobra and Hose Clamp Pliers Set (2 Piece) by KNIPEX Tools <https://www.amazon.ca/KNIPEX...
FFFFrydaye Follies, an olde tradition resurfaces. :)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 1 Oct 1999 20:44:15 -0500
...Service-Advisor :) The Rules When they step up inside, as you go for a ride, And the first thing they see are the tools...
Tricks to getting cylinder barrels back on?
Historical mailing list - Rob Scott
Sun, 4 May 2003 20:25:18 -0700
...Can the cylinder barrels be re-installed over the pistons without requiring the use of several special VW tools to pull the wrist pin...
Re: Instaboost 400 storage bag
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Mon, 1 Dec 2014 06:31:23 -0500
...I ended using the bag to carry loose hand tools and carried my power tools in a crate. > > Instaboost most likely offers a proper...
Re: My door fell off last night
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 5 Apr 2020 16:57:48 -0700
...So far I have two different people on the line who have the correct tools and are willing to help. Now it’s just...
Re: tool find
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 29 Sep 2013 08:40:59 -0700
...HF Tools HF cheapest pop rivet tool failed (jammed) on very first use. Yes, the very first rivet! Jammed and couldn't be cleared...
emergency stuff
Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
Sun, 8 Jan 2012 18:54:42 -0500
Be sure you have a spare tire and the tools you need for a change. I always carry flares and use them at night...
Re: Final Drive Allen Size
Historical mailing list - Katy Hahn
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:13:25 -0700
...http://members.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/17mm.JPG Got it used at a pawn shop -- at least around here, they often have good tools. Geo
Re: Craftsperson Tools
Historical mailing list - sstones
Sat, 4 Feb 1995 15:08:30 -0500 (EST)
James, et. al. Sorry, I must have been sniffing too much epoxy. The Craftsperson (9)44543 has a 1/2 inch drive not 3...
Re: '67 bus brake line
Historical mailing list
Sun, 17 Mar 1996 19:35:43 -0600
...Flaring tools are >ubiquitous and JCW has the bubble-flare adaptors at a reasonable price.
Re: F.S. alloy wheels (was Re: alloy wheels)
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Thu, 14 Aug 1997 19:47:09 -0700
...Chris, Where are you located? I'd like two! Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote...
Re: decided just to pull the tranny (please read if you are in the ...
Historical mailing list
Sat, 28 Aug 1999 01:21:13 EDT
In a message dated 8/27/99 11:09:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, desa4622@KETTERING.EDU writes: << he only tools that i request...
Re: [Re: Another good deal on tools]
Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
Thu, 25 Nov 1999 22:35:08 -0500
Or Mac...... (23 years and counting.....) Howard On 25 Nov 99, at 19:07, t obrien wrote: > >I would always prefer a > > Craftsman ratchet...
AC pressures
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 29 Apr 2003 01:26:00 -0400
...While I have the tools, what I don't have is the pressure range I should be looking for with the newer freon. Anybody...
Re: Harbor Freight 3/4" drive breaker bar?
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:24:32 -0700
I believe that all HF hand tools have a lifetime guarantee as well. I've got 3 of their floor jacks and a 1...
grille mod link
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:53:13 -0700
...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
Re: Replacing coolant
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Tue, 18 Dec 2001 10:44:08 -0800
...As for coolant- it is faily straight forward and easy to do, given you have tools, a slope and patience. It may not cost...
Re: My door fell off last night
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 5 Apr 2020 23:19:08 +0000
...So far I have two different people on the line who have the correct tools and are willing to help. Now it’s just...
Re: hole saws/floor cutting
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 22 Jan 2005 20:13:40 -0500
http://g.msn.com/9SE/1?http://www.toolfetch.com/tools/category/Pneumatic -Tools/Punch-Kits.html&&DI=293&IG=b4ac87290820448ca4897a8474ef70d4&POS=1 &CM...
Re: Modding Vanagon dash
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 1 Aug 2017 12:58:33 -0700
...Has anyone cut this metal and what > tools did you use? I don't have the room for a saw because the heater > and...
Re: Tools: ya gets what ya pays for
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:30:35 -0600
...It made revisit the wisdom of "grabbing some cheap >> tools as >> > spares to carry with you." >> > >> > Jim >> > >
Re: Tranny Hex Drain Plug - What size??
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 08:17:41 -0600
...Unfortunately, all my tools got stolen from my van a while ago (stupid of me to leave then in there) and I haven't...
Re: vw tools?
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:20:26 -0300
...vw tools? I'm reinstalling the flywheel on my engine (okay, it's an SVX engine, but it is still in my Vanagon) and...
Shore batteries
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 7 Aug 2012 00:00:40 -0400
...I just read about Lithium-Iron batteries (and I've been using Lithium Ion batteries in yard tools). (yes that >IS< IRON, and not...
Re: Stainless Steel Head Studs
Historical mailing list - John Andersen
Mon, 11 Dec 2000 23:26:03 -0800
...Also when I worked on an NC lathe stainless seemed to mill softer and wear the tools less that most of the carbon steels...
Re: Oil Pressure Light in 85 GL
Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
Thu, 27 Dec 2001 08:44:39 -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...
Re: Intermittent noise from rear
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Sun, 26 Jan 2003 12:31:47 -0800
...Let you know. > Also check for a loose/dragging brake shoe...happened recently on spouse's Carat. +----------------------------------------------+ | You need only two tools: WD-40...
rebuilt auto transmission
Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 17:44:15 -0700
...please? how hard is it to put in? I've no tools beyond socket set and wrenches at present - should I try do-it...
Re: Removing Radio?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 1 Jan 2006 12:23:20 EST
...that removal is not obvious to the casual > observer. > > 4 long finishing nails or get a "ford" radio removal toolset at any FLAPS chris
clear lake Iowa near the gateway to the midwest mason city
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:42:51 -0800
...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
Re: My hats off to you do it yourselfers
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Mon, 2 May 2005 08:56:18 -0500
...no hoist (engine hoist only), no welder (I did have to hire a guy just once), no air tools, no special tools to speak...
Re: SUV Bashing) was Think Positive to start your new year
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Wed, 1 Jan 2003 18:52:31 -0500
...All tools to make life easier. Does it make sense to buy WAY more appliance than you need? Ask those who buy Vulcan ranges...
Re: Rear axle nut socket
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Fri, 4 Jul 2003 13:07:58 -0700
...It was that one out of a hundred that Chinese tools wouldn't have a chance against. At 08:59 AM 07/04/2003...
Re: Calling all listees for a little project...
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Wed, 20 Aug 2003 23:10:48 -0400
...Tools required_or tools that can be made to take the place of bought tools. 2. Step by step procedure for the removal/install...
Re: More trailing arm mod
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:04:43 -0400
Alistair, I wish I had your talents and tools! Rick Koller On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 4:22 PM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw...
Re: Oil Drain plug is stripped
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:47:09 -0500
...I rented the tools from aircooled.net. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL