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• re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 09:31:00 -0500
  ...Both my brothers are mechanics, and both eventually went to Snap-On as their tools bit the dust. Second best tools in the world...
• German Auto Tools Distributor?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 12:29:01 -0700
  Dear Volks, Some time back an email was sent to the list for a company that distributed high quality German tools designed for the...
• Good source to identify VW tools?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 14:49:00 -0800
  Hey folks, I have a number of VW tools, with the original numbers on them, that I have had for a while and quite...
• 84 head job update and questions
  Historical mailing list - Tim Spotted Wolf
  Thu, 30 May 2002 15:19:13 -0400
  ...I se in the Bentley book that I need two tools to remove and replace the cir clips and piston pins. Where do I...
• Factory Tools List Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
  The purpose of this message is to give you a list of factory tools for late model Vanagon repair. I have also added some...
• Fw: VW TOOL LOANERS for list members
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 21:07:23 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, at about $400, it is not economical for the "do-it-yourselfer" to buy these VW tools for (hopefully!) a single use. For...
• AW: German Auto Tools Distributor?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 18:59:55 -0700
  ...German Auto Tools Distributor? Dear Volks, Some time back an email was sent to the list for a company that distributed high quality German...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:56:22 -0400
  ...I > > usually figure for every project there is a 60% parts and 40% tools > > budget...so when I don't have to buy tools...
• Re: (OT) harbor freight tools
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 21:06:12 -0700
  The general rule of thumb with HF tools, is that you don't want to purchase any of their Asian-sourced tools that move...
• Re: Rare Hazet tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 27 Dec 2023 17:30:03 -0600
  We at Felder Industries revere Hazet Tools. We just hate when they end up in the wrong hands : ) Jim On Wed, Dec 27, 2023...
• What is the best way to work on a VW deisel engine?
  Historical mailing list - Cesar Baptista
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 22:04:36 -0400
  ...engine weigh anyway? What are some good sources online for shop tools? How about VW-specific tools (like timing and compression tools)? [text/html]
• Re: Piston ring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 30 May 1998 18:30:23 -0100
  ...Just a reminder that I offer list members the use of all three VW tools recommended in the Bentley manual for head gasket replacement...
• Re: Tools....
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 26 May 2001 10:01:50 -0400
  ...Tools.... > > > > >Actually if you have a Home Depot, they have Husky tools, better than > Sears > > >craftsman and the same guarantee. JMHO > > > > > >Mike > > > > I was...
• Re: specialty tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 15 May 2004 21:24:22 -0500
  http://stores.ebay.com/ZDMAK-QUALITY-TOOLS http://www.samstagsales.com/ These should do it. Jim On May 15, 2004, at 9:19 PM...
• Traveling tools
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 17:39:28 EST
  Im traveling from California to New York this summer and would like suggestion on what tools to take I have a 80 westy with...
• photo procedure; replacing lower ball joints 80-84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 00:24:53 -0800
  ...I was able to accomplish the task with two expensive yet "free" loaner tools from Canadian Tire. I'm pretty sure these loaner tools...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 10:36:16 -0400
  ...I was able to remove the tie rod end and the lower ball joint effortlessly with the proper tools AND with no damage to...
• Re: FA: Diesel Timing tools on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 16:47:10 -0700
  ...Diesel Timing tools on ebay > In a message dated 4/28/01 4:01:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > ml@kozmik.guelph.on.ca...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:59:27 -0500
  ...Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant RE: Tools Today vs Granddads Tools A few years back I ran into an...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 19:15:12 -0600
  ---- Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Craftsman tools are sold at Kmart as well but that is now a branch of Sears, Yep, has...
• [NVC] - Are there mathematicians among us? Or foundry mold designers, or........?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:47:55 -0500
  I need draw tools for parabolic and hyperbolic curves. These are usually created with plywood, and are marked up with dimensional numbers, distances, pivot...
• Re: Speaking of tools...sharing the resources??
  Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
  Sat, 26 May 2001 11:02:49 -0700
  IMHO (in my humble opinion) this is a great idea -- some autoparts stores do this for special/occasional use tools - i'd like to...
• Speaking of tools...sharing the resources??
  Historical mailing list - Henry Jackson
  Sat, 26 May 2001 07:28:40 -0700
  ...I thought that there may be a way of creating a "lending web" or at least a weekly posting of tools needed and tools...
• Tools, lamps, 'accessory' list
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Aug 1995 13:06:35 -0700
  ...I *hate* cheap tools that break or let me down. I've bought good tools from Taiwan, from Japan, from USA, Germany, Italy. I...
• Re: Speaking of tools...sharing the resources??
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 26 May 2001 11:12:14 -0700
  ...have a freebie rental of some common tools and gauges. You deposit the value of the item, and bring it back for a refund...
• Re: FA: Diesel Timing tools on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 19:29:31 EDT
  ...I do not think it would be fair to anyone who bids on the tools. >> If you feel that way then you shouldn't...
• Re: Looking for Transmission tools
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 08:50:28 -0400
  Just as important as the tools, is the experience. In particular, all the housings must be inspected and checked for proper fit of the...
• Re: Tools....
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 24 May 2001 13:40:12 -0700
  ...Tools.... > >Actually if you have a Home Depot, they have Husky tools, better than Sears > >craftsman and the same guarantee. JMHO > > > >Mike > > I was...
• Re: VW tools and 1.9L Engine rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 14:34:00 -0800
  I've rebuilt dozens of wasserboxers and have never used, or needed, any of these specialty tools. A shift, or even a socket extension...
• Re: Tools....
  Historical mailing list - Terry
  Thu, 24 May 2001 22:02:53 -0500
  Oh yea, for sure I want Home Depot to trade me their low buck, Husky tools for my Happy Snappy's!! Another Bargain!! ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry...
• Vanagon Owners in Calgary, Alberta
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Thu, 9 May 2002 09:29:37 -0600
  ...I moved here a few months ago from the UK and as I came on the plane I didn't bring many tools. I...
• WBX rebuild tools
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 03:51:21 +0000
  Hi Curt, Years ago I purchased most or all of the special tools planning to rebuild a WBX but ended up with 2 Vanagons...
• Re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - Shaggy
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 16:51:29 -0700
  I have been buying tools from http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/ and there prices cant be beat. Shaggy __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:37:51 -0500
  I forgot to mention one thing that still makes more expensive tools worth the price. Better tools are manufactured to tighter tolerances. In other...
• Re: good tool set...
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 5 Apr 2017 07:48:50 -0700
  This is very disappointing news; I was planning on buying a mongo set of Craftsman tools later this year. I'm finding that on...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 17:45:33 -0600
  ...Craftsman Tools at Stores Other Than Sears > > > > I now see Craftsman branded tools at Costco and now others mention Ace. > > And I think I...
• Re: Another good deal on tools
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 15:27:47 -0700
  ...Kobalt tools can be purchased on the web at http://www.kobalttools.com/kt1/default.asp
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 18:17:20 -0400
  ...I >> > usually figure for every project there is a 60% parts and 40% tools >> > budget...so when I don't have to buy tools...
• Non-Vanagon Factory Tools For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 11:14:31 -0500
  I posted this to the newsgroups but I'll post here also since some of these tools may apply to air cooled Vanagons or...
• Re: Tools & Xenophobia
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 13:45:50 +0000
  ...I usually never buy Asian tools unless I have to. I've ruined too many bolts, etc with ill - fitting tools.... but then I...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:59:34 -0400
  ...I usually figure for every project there is a 60% parts and 40% tools budget...so when I don't have to buy tools...
• Re: specialty tools
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 16 May 2004 04:15:29 +0000
  ...specialty tools >Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 21:24:22 -0500 > >http://stores.ebay.com/ZDMAK-QUALITY-TOOLS > >http://www.samstagsales.com/ > >These should...
• Tools....
  Historical mailing list - Charles Duvall
  Thu, 24 May 2001 09:29:45 -0700
  Hello All, As a new Westy owner wondering what the list would suggest as a starter set/must have's for tools? I've...
• Re: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 18:49:28 -0500
  ...After futzing around for years with other tools, I finally bought one. It is one of the most useful tools I ever bought...I...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:22:09 -0400
  ...Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant RE: Tools Today vs Granddads Tools A few years back I ran into an...
• Tools
  Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 15:57:11 -0000
  Dave Gunning offered the use of his wrist pin puller and there are a few other special VW tools that would be helpful to...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - James Walldow
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 22:22:56 -0800
  ...simple >> >question:? > >>What tools do you keep in your vannies? What are the essential tools to >> >have for basic maintenance and emergency >repair (I...
• Re: Universal outside thread chaser
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:14:05 -0700
  Canadian Tire sells it for $20. < http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/SpecialtyTools/TapsDies/PRDOVR~0587102P/ThreadMate%252BUniversal%252BThread%252BRepair%252BTool.jsp...
• Front Suspension Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 19:44:22 -0500
  ...For an experienced weekend automotive tech how long will this take? I have a decent set of tools and air tools but no hydraulic...
• VW TOOL LOANERS for list members
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 21:29:22 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, at about $400, it is > not economical for the "do-it-yourselfer" to buy these VW tools for > (hopefully!) a single use. For...
• WTB; valve adjusting tools for diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 15:20:49 EST
  ...Does anyone have the necessary tools for sale that they no longer need? TIA Ken Hunter 82 Westy 1.9D 84 Jetta 1.6D...
• Re: Tools....
  Historical mailing list - Terry
  Thu, 24 May 2001 11:35:16 -0500
  ...The best bang for the buck in tools. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Campmobile (Clementine) 85 GL 86 BMW 325 ES
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:16:16 -0700
  ...Courtney > I buy tools from Harbor Freight (the store, not the catalog) and > usually find nothing wrong with them, my breaker bars for the...
• Re: Air tools for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Wed, 28 Dec 2016 09:38:37 -0500
  ...for years I've just run a straight line to my air tools-the connections usually just match up from tools to the hoses...
• Re: AC Compressor Seal Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 11:37:56 -0400
  I did a front seal on a Jetta (Sanden) compressor without any special tools. IIRC there is a bearing that may be stuck in...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 17:59:41 +0100
  Bill Johnson wrote: > Soon we will need a Support Vehicle for all the stuff. <G> Just hook on an extra Vanagon, filled with tools...
• Re: General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 23:49:01 +0000
  ...Having tools that will get the job done when it’s cold and raining is important but the nice ones stay in the garage...
• Re: photo procedure; replacing lower ball joints 80-84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 09:37:39 -0800
  ...I'm pretty sure these loaner tools > are also available from Autozone in the US. > > I don't know if this procedure (and tools...
• Re: Click type torque wrench
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 95 09:40:19 bst
  ...I wish I could afford to buy all my tools from them. They have a lifetime warranty, even if you break the tools in...
• brake flaring tool
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 23:55:19 -0500
  I purchased a iso bubble flare kit from www.toolsource.com cost me about $30.00. Bill M Mystic,CT > A great source for...