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• Re: Tool Kit for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 26 Jul 95 12:05:27 CDT
  ...pliers (especially some long-nosed needle-nosed pliers, for removing the little clips that hold the injector connectors on), spark plug socket, extensions, ratchet...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 15:08:28 -0700
  ...push the round thing in hold it with a pliers ...turn 90 degrees to disengage how it grabs the-pin like thing it hooks...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:50:28 -0500
  ...12v tester Pocket knife Utility tape Needle nose pliers Slip joint pliers stubby 3/4 ratchet You can do every belt, water hose, and...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:56:51 -0700
  ...I also use a pair of "parrott jaw" channel lock pliers..They grab harder the more you pull on them due to the curved...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 05:51:39 -0700
  ...Standard leatherman > * 10 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm sockets and a ratchet > * 10 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm box/open wrenches > * Adjustable...
• Re: [vanagon] German Stahlwille tools available
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 20:18:15 -0500
  ...7-19 sockets, a ratchet, a > set of screwdrivers, a set of allens and a pair of channel lock > pliers. Take a look and...
• 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: Wire crimp tool, find
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:36:24 -0500
  When you buy one, try to get one from a source that makes the whole variety of jaws to fit the pliers. Whatever you...
• Re: Changing the engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 10 May 1998 14:13:39 CDT
  ...of pliers. i've got an oil filter "socket" that fits on the butt-end of the filter and i use my ratchet wrench...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 21:25:05 -0500
  ...T45. > I also use a pair of "parrott jaw" channel lock pliers..They grab harder > the > more you pull on them due to the...
• Re: drilling out axle bolts - i found the ultimate tool!
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 00:43:03 -0800
  ...with the pliers locked down as tight as i could close them, they still just spun on the (cleaned) bolt head, but my newly...
• Re: Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 15:50:47 -0800
  how about breaker bars, able to snap ratchets in a single bound. this past weekend i lost 2 1/2 ratchets to tork. hehe...
• Preliminary Tools List
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 10:19:00 -0600 (CST)
  ...RATCHETS 1/2" 3/8" 1/4" drives Torque wrench -- 1/2" drive, ratcheting type seems preferable to the dial type. A 1/2...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:47:33 -0700
  ...Anyway, when the socket is on the bolt, snap >> in >> the ratchet, place a box wrench over the nut, and have it it. All...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 11:43:35 -0600
  ...Almost all of my tools are Craftsman and I do like being able to return a screwdriver, wrench, or pliers and have them replaced...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:35:22 -0500
  ...Stubby 3/8 ratchet Nine inch 3/8 ratchet 3, 6 and 12 inch 3/8 extensions 8, 10, 12, 13, 14 (need this...
• Re: Heater pipe
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:47:17 EDT
  ...you will need a good pair of spring clamp pliers to remove the spring clamps. Do not replace them with screw clamps as the...
• How-To Fuel Line Replacement 1.9l Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 May 1999 21:49:31 EDT
  ...7mm socket and ratchet and/or nut driver Flat head screw driver (for prying or tightening clamp in hard to reach place) Stanley utility...
• tool list
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Tue, 20 May 2003 21:36:22 -0700
  ...pliers (channelocks) to remove about 5 or seven spring hose clamps 8mm allen to remove the air conditioning compressor 3/8 drive ratchet with...
• some tool suppliers (long) ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 08:48:30 CDT
  ...valve service tools, impact wrenches, 2901 Floyd Boulevard die grinders, air ratchets, air drills Sioux City, IA 51102-0507 (712) 252-0525 SK Hand...
• Fuel Line Replacement Kit and How-To Repost
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:59:00 EDT
  ...7mm socket and ratchet and/or nut driver Flat head screw driver (for prying or tightening clamp in hard to reach place) Stanley utility...
• The Tool List
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 10:11:01 -0600 (CST)
  ...RATCHETS 1/2" 3/8" 1/4" drives Torque wrench -- 1/2" drive, ratcheting type seems preferable to the dial type. Craftsman 1/2...
• Re: Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:27:37 -0700
  ...I ended up using some really narrow vice grip pliers and wedged > them > in between the pulley mount and the water pump body and...
• Re: Hex Wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 25 Dec 1999 08:11:51 -0800
  ...get the longest non-ratchet >breaker bar you can find. i think mine is about 22" long. >and the 19mm is also the size...
• Re: Inner CV Boot Replacement: Okie Redneck Style...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 23:06:04 -0800
  Hey Jon, Be careful with that "calibrated arm"! I thought I could magically feel the proper torque with just my ratchet when I did...
• Re: Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:31:29 -0700
  ...I ended up using some really narrow vice grip pliers and wedged >> them >> in between the pulley mount and the water pump body and...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 20:31:57 -0400
  ...A stubby ratchet could be a minor convenience, and a 1/4-drive socket set with ratchet and extensions is a good thing and...
• Re: Inner CV Boot Replacement: Okie Redneck Style...
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 10:00:01 -0500
  ...Okie Redneck Style... > > Hey Jon, > Be careful with that "calibrated arm"! I thought I could magically feel > the > proper torque with just my ratchet...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 21:41:48 -0500
  ...I would today!! Secretly switched out the US made vise grip needle nose pliers my wife had in her tool box for a shiny...
• Re: Water pump replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:56:33 -0500
  ...Other tools used were a 3/8" drive, metric sockets, universal joint, various extensions, siphon hose, catch pan and pliers for the hose clamps...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 21:32:35 -0500
  ...A stubby ratchet could be a minor convenience, and a >1/4-drive socket set with ratchet and extensions is a good thing and...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 20:19:16 -0700
  ...I would today!! Secretly switched out the US made vise grip > needle nose pliers my wife had in her tool box for a shiny...
• Traveling Tips ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 18 May 1998 21:30:28 CDT
  ...be sure to pack an adjustable wrench, pliers, assorted screwdrivers, ratchet set and a soft mallet. * Belts: these don't have to be new...
• How to replace the brake master cylinder. - long -
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 15:10:50 -0800
  ...Phillips #2 and several flat screwdrivers 7mm wrench to loosen and tighten the brake bleeder 12 mm socket/ratchet with 9" extension (Torque wrench...
• Re: Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:37:28 -0700
  ...I ended up using some really narrow vice grip pliers and wedged >>> them >>> in between the pulley mount and the water pump body and...
• Re: Antifreeze Removal
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 09:14:43 -0800
  ...If the coppers on your are squeezed flat they will need to be torn off with pliers to replace them. To set them right...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:14:05 -0400
  ...Phillips #2 and several flat screwdrivers 7mm wrench to loosen and tighten the brake bleeder 12 mm socket/ratchet with 9" extension (Torque wrench...
• Re: Master Brake Cylinder Install
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 21:18:30 -0700
  ...Phillips #2 and several flat screwdrivers 7mm wrench to loosen and tighten the brake bleeder 12 mm socket/ratchet with 9" extension (Torque wrench...
• Re: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:43:33 -0700
  ...Phillips #2 and several flat screwdrivers 7mm wrench to loosen and tighten the brake bleeder 12 mm socket/ratchet with 9" extension (Torque wrench...
• Re: Instructions for trans mount and master brake cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:26:40 -0400
  ...Phillips #2 and several flat screwdrivers 7mm wrench to loosen and tighten the brake bleeder 12 mm socket/ratchet with 9" extension (Torque wrench...
• Fwd: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:13:11 -0400
  ...Phillips #2 and several flat screwdrivers 7mm wrench to loosen and tighten the brake bleeder 12 mm socket/ratchet with 9" extension (Torque wrench...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider - In Bentley?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:29:17 -0400
  ...Phillips #2 and several flat screwdrivers 7mm wrench to loosen and tighten the brake bleeder 12 mm socket/ratchet with 9" extension (Torque wrench...
• Re: Seeking Coolant bleeding web site, coolant to use
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:21:03 -0500
  ...If the coppers on your are squeezed flat they will need to be torn off with pliers to replace them. To set them right...