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Vanagon-Waterboxer specific tools for sale
Historical mailing list - Tim High
Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:21:54 -0800
I have three specialty tools for sale, #'s 3090 Connecting Rod Support, 3091 Piston Pin Mandrel, and 3159 Piston Pin Reamer. They are a...
ball joints
Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
Wed, 15 Nov 1995 20:39:16 -0400 (EDT)
...Is it possible or are there too many specialty tools? Erik Burtis 71 westy
Re: Sears Tools
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:15:05 -0500
...INVALUABLE in tight, small spaces) and regular > screwdrivers..nothing too special. > > Specialty tools I buy when I need and accumulate for every project. I...
re: Argh! My transmission went kaput!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Dec 95 13:09:40 PST
...I have to give much thanks to the mailing list and friends who provided advice and special tools. Special tools needed: Socket to remove...
Re: Crimp tools
Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 18:29:48 -0800
...Avoid Taiwan or Chinese made tools as they don't hold up well...too much carbon in the steel makes tools too brittle. Karl...
Re: ? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ?
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Sat, 20 Oct 2001 13:42:04 -0600
Entity Matthew Pollard spoke thus: > I don't got any special tools. You don't need no stinkin' special tools. You can lever the...
pesky injectors
Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 20:03:47 -0700
...I got one of those VW special tools and managed to break it trying to get injector #3 out. Anyone have any hints/special...
Front disc replacement - '85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:55:09 -0400
...As usual, the Bentley manual shows some special VW tools (which I don't have) for pressing stuff into the new hubs. I searched...
Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:56:29 -0500
...http://content.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947390000P?vName=Automotive&cName=Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Automotive+Specialty+Tools&filter=Brand%7CCraftsman%7CCraftsman...
Speaking of tools...sharing the resources??
Historical mailing list - Henry Jackson
Sat, 26 May 2001 07:28:40 -0700
...It seems that the Bentley manual makes a lot of references to specialized tools (for the diesel at any rate) and I'm sure...
Re: Speaking of tools...sharing the resources??
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Sat, 26 May 2001 11:12:14 -0700
...is a great idea -- > some autoparts stores do this for special/occasional > use tools - i'd like to see this happen... > > Tony > '89 Carat...
Replacing inside mirror
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 22:46:41 -0500
...Are special tools required? John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 7-passenger
Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 10 Aug 2014 10:53:33 -0600
...Given my time constraints and lack of special tools, I'll be only replacing the center caps and see if that cures the leak...
Re: Vanagon Manual, Hex Wrenches Part 2
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Sat, 22 Jan 2000 20:12:59 EST
...Those wrenches are used for specialty hardware used for security purposes. You will find that they are used in elevator cover plates, payphone hardware...
Re: Converting EFI to Carberator(NVC)
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 7 Mar 2004 09:25:12 -0600
...It can be taken to bits with simple tools and > without specialist equipment. A carburetor is simple. It can be taken to > bits with...
Re: Shock/strut replacement
Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
Sun, 14 Mar 1999 19:18:01 -0800
Hope you didn't get the wrong idea on this job from members with syncros - you definitely do NOT need any special tools to...
front shock replacement
Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:20:43 -0500
...what kind of special tools I will need Mark Cumnock I-4 conversion 84 westy
Re: Transmission oil seal replacement in 84 4-speed
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 16:40:25 -0700
...The book refers to special > tools for removal of old and install of new.Do I need these tools or is > there a work...
Tranny tools???
Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
Wed, 9 Sep 1998 15:12:27 -0500
Anybody know where the special tools needed to rebuild a VW tranny can be purchased? Given the apparant scarcity of used ones, and having...
Replacing front & rear coil springs
Historical mailing list - Scott Greiner
Sat, 9 Nov 2013 11:15:11 -0800
...front, is there any tips to know about and amy tools, speciality tools, additional parts to replace etc to complete this job. I do...
Re: Click type torque wrench
Historical mailing list
Wed, 10 May 1995 09:56:30 -0400
...by in the US Some MAC and Snap-on trucks have a handful of specialties, but can't get basic tools. Chris 1960 Westfalia
Re: syncro front CV boot replacement
Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
Mon, 10 Aug 1998 16:20:49 EDT
does anyone know a good place and price for all 4 front boots? I have one inner R boot torn, any special tools (I...
Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Tue, 8 Jan 2008 02:40:00 +0000
...Can anybody provide an overview of the replacment? Are any special tools needed, welding, etc.? Thanks, David Wilhite 84' Westy
Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:57:16 -0500
...He did it at home, but he had a variety of special tools he used, some of which were jigs made from other transmssion...
Re: Working on 091/1 Manual Transmission
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 5 Jul 2007 12:25:23 -0400
...Only an item or two was left alone because of complexity or special tools. He admitted that he was pushing the envelope on this...
Re: Cool Tools for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 5 Jun 2012 20:36:18 -0500
...These are one of my > most used specialty tools since modern (crap) plastic connectors/valves/etc. > on all of my cars have failed at...
Spring Install
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Mon, 25 Sep 2000 11:18:56 -0400
Hi all, Does anyone know if the installation of springs and shocks on a 90 Carat would require "special VW tools" that the local...
Re: UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 5 Mar 1999 22:37:10 -0500
I bought my bushings from the bus depot(cheap) and installed them myself with no special tools. took about an hour and a half...
Re: Clutch slave cyl. removal & more
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 9 Jul 2001 23:19:57 -0700
...Never had to use any special tools, though an assistant is handy. Karl Wolz
Need Chrome Window Weatherstripping Connectors
Historical mailing list - karen d
Mon, 1 Nov 2004 20:40:37 -0800
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Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:12:05 -0600
...Given my time constraints and lack of special tools, I'll be only replacing the center caps and see if that cures the leak...
Re: Transaxle Boots.
Historical mailing list
Mon, 22 Jun 1998 18:42:13 EDT
...Or, do I need special tools and bearing pullers and such? EM
Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:09:32 -0700
...No Special Tools required other than Circlip pliers, seal puller and a method to install the new seal. Have I got that right? Many...
Re: Transmision tools
Historical mailing list - Stephen Young
Fri, 16 May 2003 22:46:19 -0700
...Try Baum Tools. I've bought so many "special" tools from those guys that I've probably put his son through college. http://www...
Removal of transmission (support of engine)
Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 21:15:28 -0700
...Do I need special tools to do this? Thanks, Steve Frisbee 85 Westy 66 Beetle _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address...
Re: pesky injectors
Historical mailing list - westydriver
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 21:50:55 -0600
...I got one of those VW special tools and > managed to break it trying to get injector #3 out. Anyone have any > hints/special...
Vanagon Power Steering Rack Boot
Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
Wed, 22 May 1996 16:09:18 -0500
Has anyone replaced the boot on the power steering rack? If so, how difficult is it? How long did it take? Any special tools...
Re: Piston ring compressor?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 30 May 1998 18:30:23 -0100
...anyone removed the >> piston in the conventional manner without any special VW tools? > If I had to do this again I would rather buy...
1,6TDSL changing engine drive belt
Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
Mon, 9 Aug 1999 13:41:02 +0300
...Is it possible to do this job without mass of special tools (according to Bentley manual chapters 13 and 23). The tension of belt...
Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:21:03 -0700
...Is there anything in the rebuild > process that takes huge expensive machines or VW Special tools that one > couldn't 'make' at home? -- Neil...
Re: Ball joints and steering rack
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:26:34 -0800
...A puller is better, "borrow" this set of tools from your local Kragen/Autozone/Canadian Tire if they have free loaner tools. This set...
Re: Selling Vanagon Westfalia business
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:38:49 -0500
...tools, machines, tons of parts new and used, books, special tools, >> etc, etc. >> The person interested should be spending time here learning the >> specialties...
Re: throttle valve cable spring installation
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 23 Oct 2002 21:47:22 -0500
...I pride myself on having all the special tools but you sure threw me on this one. Stan Wilder On Wed, 23 Oct 2002...
SPECIAL TOOLS
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 5 Jun 2021 17:46:30 -0500
...I know it takes a special tool to deal with these. I would simply cut them off but I'm pretty weak from all...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:33:10 -0500
...Any special little bender tools to get > the turns "just right"?
Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:56:59 -0500
...Is there anything in the rebuild > process that takes huge expensive machines or VW Special tools that one > couldn't 'make' at home? > > My...
Re: Universal outside thread chaser
Historical mailing list - mordo
Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:46:35 -0400
...sells it for $20. > > < > > http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/SpecialtyTools/TapsDies/PRDOVR~0587102P/ThreadMate%252BUniversal%252BThread%252BRepair%252BTool.jsp?locale=en...
Shift shaft seal
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Mon, 8 Aug 2005 05:31:30 -0700
...Also, are there any special things that I need to know about replacing this seal (like special tools or problems that might be encountered...
Auto tranny: How to mate diff & transmission
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:19:36 -0700
...Does anyone have any hints/procedures on how to do this? What gaskets will I need? Any special tools? Thanks! Aaron
Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
Historical mailing list - ian Butler
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 14:55:53 -0500
...18" breaker bar for special occasions. And on the passenger side, I keep my special collection of rust and paint flakes, plus an important...
Re: Q.about Front Syncro Axle Removal (longish
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
Tue, 15 Feb 2000 17:05:40 -0700
...storeservices/tools/tools.html These are the tools I needed that were not in my toolkit. wheel puller torque wrench 30mm socket special tool...
CV Joint Bad 87GL: Questions??
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Tue, 11 Nov 1997 18:34:05 -0600
...2) How hard a job are Vanagon CV joints/Boots? Any special tools required? 3) Can I get by with just replacing a) the...
Re: Removing the muffler
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Mon, 28 Jul 2003 07:04:56 -0400
...to the top forward bolt. >> > > Requires magic ! Special wrenches, I recall doing this with standard hand tools, but don't remember the specifics. Bill
Re: Sears Tools
Historical mailing list - dooley
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:12:51 -0400
...I just buy special tools as the need arises. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mark...
Re: Selling Vanagon Westfalia business
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:47:21 -0500
...tools, machines, tons of parts new and used, books, special tools, >> etc, etc. >> The person interested should be spending time here learning the >> specialties...
Water Pump '91
Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
Fri, 29 Nov 1996 22:40:59 -0500
...Any special tools or ideas on how to replace it. My van only has 35,000 miles. Charles MIchaux '91 Westy (34K)
Re: Brake Repair '81 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Tue, 21 Jul 1998 20:35:25 -0400
...If you have no tools BUY them. You are going to pay for tools anyway. One way you pay for your own tools, the...
AC Compressor Seal Replacement
Historical mailing list - MC
Tue, 20 Jul 2004 07:40:04 -0700
...Has anyone replace the seal on the late 80 Vanagon compressor? If so how hard is it and what is the minimum special tools...
rear brake renewal
Historical mailing list - joe lucca
Tue, 24 Jun 2003 14:57:25 -0400
...are there any special tools or parts i need besides the brake pads? Joe 1986 vanagon gl buffalo new york _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with...
simple stuff
Historical mailing list - Mike Stainbrook
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:29:11 -0500
...is this something I can do in the parking lot without special tools,pump,etc? I looked in the Bently but found nothing helpfull...