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• Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 00:40:44 -0800
  They must have some sort of 3-prong tool to take these headlights apart w/o destroying the plastic retainers. I've taken them...
• Re: Any pilot bearing tricks ??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 19:38:05 -0800
  I purchased a valve lifter removal tool at Pep Boys and it worked perfectly on the three pilot bearings I changed this summer. The...
• Decent Brake Flaring Tool?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Sat, 28 Jun 2014 09:33:12 -0400
  Wondering if anyone here can recommend a good ~$100 ISO brake flaring tool? Unless I'm mistaken, the rigid steel brake lines for the...
• Re: running hot....any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:25:58 -0800
  > > the real solution to all of this is to either find a dealer that has the > vw special tool and actually knows how to...
• Re: tool needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 8 May 2007 20:34:00 -0500
  I'm a big believer in the autozone loaner tool program. You can get just about anything you want, and you don't have...
• Re: brake flaring tool
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 23:14:04 -0600
  I meant to say under $12.00 and they cheap in price they sell S&K as well as other name brand tools and...
• 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...
• Interesting thread on Papawswrench.com
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 10:32:03 -0500
  Found this old tool forum and they got into a discussion about Harbor Freight Tools- Pass or Fail? Most of them have posted which...
• Re: '67 bus brake line
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Mar 1996 19:35:43 -0600
  ...What is a flaring tool and a buble-flare adaptor? (Or did you just want to say 'ubiquitous'? :-) -Marlin >If you plan to maintain...
• ECU Chip Upgrade and Digifant Tool
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 18:30:29 -1000
  ECU Chip Upgrade and the Digifant Tool: So hear I go on a learning journey of the use of the Digifant Tool and what...
• Re: Round Tool Kits
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 09:27:37 -0500
  The boxes are nice (my Dad bought one for his '66 Beetle), but the tools are pure crap (made in India). I think there...
• Re: Death Valley
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:22:17 -0800
  --snip-- > I don't want to start a "here's my tool list" thread > because that's been done a gazillion times, but is...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 11:15:17 -0800
  Thanks to everyone who has responded to my request for a list of basic tools. I actually asked "Santa" for tools but but he...
• Re: Craftsman Tool Sale at Sears!
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 19:30:09 -0800
  The Sears Ad I heard said 1/2 off selected Craftsman tool sets, not every tool in the house. Come on, a 1/2...
• Cat/Muffler Too Low? (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 30 May 2008 17:39:12 -0700
  ...http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/Toolow1.jpg/Toolow1-full;init:.jpg http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/Toolow2.jpg/Toolow2-full;init:.jpg I guess the real...
• VW Special tool #210 a.k.a. drive belt tension tool
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 08:50:06 -0400
  OK - I know nobody actually uses this tool to tension their timing belts, but... I've managed to acquire one, and I'd like...
• Re: good tool set...
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 18:47:02 -0700
  Craftsman tools nowadays are simply junk. I picked up a small socket set from Sears because I was in a bind and Sears was...
• Re: digijet tool testing
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 21:58:30 -0400
  ...We connected the tool to the > ecu and we had a no start. We seemed to be missing coil pulses with the > tool installed...
• 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...
• Re: tool identification request
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 17:16:49 -0600
  Looks kike a very good quality pewter burnishing tool to me. Used to shape and for pewter as it turns in a chuck on...
• Re: Axle Shaft bolt tool
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 13:05:19 -0500
  MAC tool man. I just bought one. $14. SK tools has one also but I haven't seen one in years. SK is much...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 16:53:15 -0600
  On 11/9/2012 4:06 PM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > A recent post included an article mentioning Sears and their "house brand" tool line...
• Re: tool source
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 13:02:41 -0500
  ...If the thread is lightly damaged, you can use a tool called a thread file. This tool is also great foe wheel studs. KD...
• Re: Tool roll
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 08:45:53 -0800
  I was thinking that this seemed like it would be a small nuisance to unroll each time I wanted to grab a tool... Then...
• Re: Tools & Xenophobia
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  31 Jul 1995 14:20:18 -0700
  RE>Tools & Xenophobia 7/31/95 The rule of thumb is " you get what you pay for" 1st corollary: If you are lucky. If...
• Re: Door Panel Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 22:35:03 -0700
  How about a Door Panel Removal Tool? They sell them at most FLAPS for a few bucks. http://www.amazon.com/Door-Panel-Clip...
• Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 13:47:38 -0500
  No but I have met several tow truck drivers who I would certainly call "tools"... Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003...
• Re: Trans pan gasket--tool source
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 12:21:19 -0800
  Source for this tool: https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0267392 $8.42 plus $9 shipping. Not easy to find. Stuart Scott wrote: if...
• digijet tool testing
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 20:31:26 -0500
  ...We connected the tool to the ecu and we had a no start. We seemed to be missing coil pulses with the tool installed...
• Re: fuel hose crimping tool
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:07:22 -0400
  ...fuel hose crimping tool > > On Sep 15, 2009, at 5:49 AM, Mark wrote: > > > anyone know of a good source for a tool to...
• Cool Tool
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 03:57:02 -0600
  ...To remove the last trace of crust from the bones, they were using an air brush\sand blaster type tool. It was small and...
• Re: piston installation tool help
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 09:49:32 -0500
  http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/tools.html Tools you can make at home. Remember: The oil pump tends to jump out of the cam...
• Tool(s) for adjusting valve clearances on 82 diesel engine - vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 22:46:05 -0500
  Anyone got any suggestions as to where to get necessary tools, at a reasonable price i.e. not snap-on!, for adjusting valve clearance...
• GEL Tools Question?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 23:20:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...EST, VWnut@smus.bc.ca writes: << Mastercraft are about as good as newer Craftsman tools, at half the price. >> So who sells Mastercraft tools??
• 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...
• re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 09:31:00 -0500
  Just a quick note on the Craftsman tool thread. Someone mentioned Snap-Off. They are great. I have inheritted some from my brother, and...
• Re: Crimp tools
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 18:29:48 -0800
  Walt says: >My crimping tool is German made, but the brand name is worn off of the handle. Search out specialty tool suppliers. Either...
• Re: timing belt tools
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 12:03:04 -0600
  ...timing belt tools > so I started looking into it. I = > bought the manual and looked a a lot of websites, but the special tools...
• crimping tool, wasRe: Aux. air reg. update
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Wed, 6 May 1998 20:38:03 -0700
  >For anyone interestsed in the crimping tool, The part number on the tool is >4742736. It is made in the States. Tom bought it...
• Re: Craftsman Tool Sale at Sears!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 21:00:32 -0700
  Just saw an ad for this on Phoenix TV, but it is not for all tools. Rather, it covers tool sets which normally sell...
• Re: WTB; valve adjusting tools for diesel
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 09:24:15 -0800
  ...They are genuine Hazet tools, with very little wear on them. If you are interested, let me know. The part numbers of the tools...
• Re: Transmision tools
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 14 May 2003 23:00:48 -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...
• Re: fuel hose crimping tool
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:16:09 -0400
  At 08:49 AM 9/15/2009, Mark wrote... >anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel >hoses? I...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:14:34 -0500
  Taiwan has been the world's toolmaker for years now. I think almost all Craftsman, Durlast and many other tools we consider middle-upper...
• NAPA Transmission Drain Plug "Tool"
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 13:37:56 -0500
  I was disappointed with the NAPA tool #47(?)--their VW transmission drain plug tool. It is nothing more than a 17mm allen wrench. The...
• Re: Axle Shaft bolt tool
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 11:11:42 -0500
  This is really a pretty common tool these days, at least in my neck of Ohio. I've seen them on the rack at...
• 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: what tool am i looking for? Limited vanagon content ...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 10:21:00 -0700
  On 7/13/06, Joseph Fortino <fortino1@earthlink.net> wrote: > > BenT thats the only tool kit you carry on your person?? hehe > ok its...
• CV joint bolt tools
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 11:28:45 -0700
  ...There are two different styles of bolt head AND tool- 6mm allen OR 12 point star (also 6mm?) You need to have the tool...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 16:30:37 -0800
  ...Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List > > Spring clamp tool for flat-spring clamps Hose clamps, that is. A lot of folks seem to favor cable...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 15:01:13 -0800
  ...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: any MD's in the house? help with windshield removal tool...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:56:04 -0800
  There is a tool that is designed for the job. Picture the business end of the tool your photo's show with a screw...
• factory supplied toolkit?
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 20:09:05 -0500
  ...Jones" <jones@COYOTE.COLORADO.EDU> I've driven ~500,000 miles in four buses since 1964 with pretty much only the factory supplied toolkit...
• Re: digifiant (sp) tool
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 10:24:02 -0500
  ...digifiant (sp) tool ----------------------------- Hi Pete, Thanks for the interest in the digifant tool . The breakout box feature (all pins easily accessible) of the digifant...
• Tool box of mine
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 17 May 2006 17:14:59 -0700
  ...I am using a tool box that is originally made for fishing. It is the- "Woodstream" Trunk style, 3 drawer - kind. Plastic box and...
• Re: 12 point bit tool spec needed for CV/axle removal
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 20:55:15 -0600
  The key to keep from stripping the spline's from your tool is to make sure the socket in the bolt head is clean...
• 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...
• Ball Joint Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 02 Sep 94 12:14:19 EDT
  What tool do you guys use to remove your ball joints? I see this fork kind of thing in the FLAPS stores which is...
• Re: Tool roll
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:04:15 -0800
  ...Tool Roll. ;-) BenT Sent from my tool -- roll On Nov 12, 2010, at 5:55 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > A while...
• 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...