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• Re: PS Re: Headlight Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:15:52 -0500
  ...with small pliers and smaller >screwdrives, a drop of PB Blaster, a tiny blob of dilectric grease, >patience, not too much coffee. big inhale...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:30:09 -0700
  ...Needlenose pliers? > > 13 mm box end wrench with a fold of electrical tape on one flat of the > nut to hold it into the...
• Re: Triangle vent window question
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 09:21:09 -0400
  ...I've had good luck tightening them with a pair of needle nose > vice grip pliers. > > Cheers, > > Jeff > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: cv joint
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 13:58:32 -0800
  ...Allen key/socket, snap ring pliers, latex gloves, dull side cutters and a mallet. Personally I would count on replacing all four at the...
• No emergencies anymore, (longish) was: emerg. repairs/solutions
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 21:41:41 -0400
  ...A quart of oil, a pair of pliers, a screwdriver, and a AAA card, that's it. We just got back from a 600...
• Re: Heater Cable from Bus Depot?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:28:44 -0400
  ...Grasp behind the head on the flat stem with pliers. Don't pull on the head - it will come off. These parts are NLA...
• Re: adjusting clutch master cylinder pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 22:51:18 -0400
  ...far to one site as possible, then use a channel lock pliers or the old sink basin wrench to loosen the locknut on the...
• Re: What parts to carry on the road...
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 11:54:42 +0100
  > Pliers. Screwdriver. Duct tape. Wire. Cell Phone. Towing insurance. > > I have no interest in trying to fix a major breakdown on the side of...
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:39:08 -0800
  Circlip pliers... Not trying to be snarky, but that's what I use. BTW, your next question will probably be: "how do I get...
• For the emergency brake area..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:26:08 -0700
  ...in the divided sections inside the box...Keys, bridge toll change, pliers, flashlights...etc etc. I also use the whole thing as a sometime...
• Re: syncro front mud guards
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:09:15 -0400
  ...When the stud conducts enough heat, the plastic will get soft, grab the stud with pliers and pull straight out. I bought replacement stainless...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 14:52:32 -0700
  ...Channelock-type pliers. Spare Diesel octopus hose (now NLA?). Spare alternator voltage regulator. Spare bolts and nuts. Few hose clamps. Spare belts. Spare diesel...
• Re: Hesitation Problems
  Historical mailing list - Don Lancaster
  Fri, 19 Dec 1997 08:12:11 -0700
  ...But he did manage to trash brand new hatch gas springs by using Vise Grip pliers on them! -- Many thanks, Don Lancaster Synergetics Press...
• Re: HELP! Separating e-brake cable from rear brake backing plate...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:45:12 -0500
  ...DO NOT DOE THIS, as the plastic will break. > >Remove the fork from the bottom mount, with pliers. >You can use washer under this...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:18:13 -0500
  ...Fortunately, like most fancy connectors, creative use of needle-nose pliers and a regular crimp tool (for the red/blue/yellow crimp terminals) can...
• Re: Current coolant hose repairs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Nov 2022 13:11:55 +0000
  ...metal tune on the side that the fork on my special pliers attach.  Once that was gone the clamp would open just a bit...
• Re: Locking Gascaps
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 13:01:57 -0700
  ...My temporary solution was to hold the gas cap key with pliers and heat it over a range top burner, and then quickly inserted...
• Re: 81 Westy Heat/Air Distribution/Blower Box Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:32:55 -0500
  ...on the flappers there is a BLACK plastic 'retainer' use needle nosed pliers to pop this off. cut your FELT to length can/should...
• Re: LVC. Bracket Design: Captive Nuts; A "Last Resort" ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018 11:18:46 -0500
  ...The sets with the big pliers are very expensive but lately I have seen them with small wrench operated systems. But another option for...
• Of wipers, windshields, and gas-station attendents...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Tower
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 09:27:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...He went to work with a pair of pliers and started getting them to work a bit better. Then, while running the wipers to...
• Re: best repair manual?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 15:20:30 -0400
  ...are a mega-meticulous mechanic (you degrease the grooves in your pliers), get the Bentley, the Haynes wouldn't provide enough detail for you...
• Re: Clutch slave cyl. removal & more
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 12:38:05 -0700
  ...I had to insert the bold with needle nose pliers (should have had vice grip needle nose to make it easier) and another person...
• twice the cold beer!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 19:32:34 -0700
  ...if you used a wire cutter take a minute with some pliers to assure that the two ends are round (pressure from the wire...
• Re: Current coolant hose repairs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 17 Dec 2022 13:51:02 -0500
  ...Anyone have a source for a reasonably priced variety pack? I bought one on Amazon with the special pliers. The pliers are pretty good...
• Re: Current coolant hose repairs
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:02:28 -0800
  ...I had to take my disk cutter and cut off the protruding metal tune on the side that the fork on my special pliers...
• Re: High altitude power loss
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 16:33:57 -0400
  ...And if that were your problem, a hank of wire, few crimp fittings and a pair of crimp pliers would fix you right up...
• Oil Light / Buzzer despite NORMAL pressure
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin E. Beasley
  Wed, 21 May 2003 15:07:42 -0400
  ...rear oil pressure switch (mirror on a stick and 90 degree pliers)? Or does this mean that my new oil pressure switch is faulty...
• Re: heat slider switch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:12:35 -0700
  ...I've used pliers but you want to grab the plastic where the metal slider behind the black plastic panel is, not near the...
• Re: 2.1 cylinders stuck to heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:43:33 -0400
  ...Some really good snap ring pliers will make this easier and 3/8 threaed rod and some sleeves can be used to pull the...
• Re: Chains and whips was Autosock
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:58:34 -0500
  ...Make sure that >> chain tool/pliers (you DO have...)and the spare crosslinks are also in the >> box best in a zipLok on the...
• Re: Sink pump improvement?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:26:57 -0400
  ...I could turn > the impeller with pliers and get it moving. After working that loose and > running it a while, I haven't had...
• Re: Running on 3 Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:33:31 -0700
  ...while it's running, with an insulated spark plug wire pliers... hold that cylinders plug wire away from the dist cap terminal.. so it...
• Re: Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 08:56:45 +0200
  ...gently twisted the wiper arm - down by the stud - with the pliers and used the screwdriver to lever a bit underneath. I also used...
• Re: Rust Rot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 14:08:33 -0700
  ...Years ago I found a channel lock pliers with not teeth in the jaws........I bend my metal with that so the metal doesnt...
• Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 07:33:00 -0700
  ...The other was modifying some needle nose angled-pliers so the nose would fit under the needle and sort of rocking the plier handle...
• Re: woe is me
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Zarse
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 12:17:43 -0700
  ...Now, using vice grips, pliers, elbow grease and some patience, pull and bend the metal back into place. Get it as close as possible...
• Re: Clutch housing rebuild questions (searched archicve) + small report
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 15:16:03 -0400
  ...I recall using circlip pliers to move it out of goove. COS was totally stuck. I even went to length of shaping jaws of...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:48:48 -0500
  ...If yours kinks, you can reach in with some long pliers and not only work it straight, but close the valve without using the...
• DaBoat 2-liter update - engine work
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 15:24:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The snap ring pliers came very close to bending. Next, I checked the rod bearing clearances and side clearances. The side clearance was supposed...
• Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 10:21:41 -0500
  ...The archives mentions a "reverse needle nose pliers tool." Can this tool be > > used to remove the clamp on the small end of the...
• Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 13:36:08 -0800
  ...VISE GRIP PLIERS: Used to round off bolt heads. If nothing else is available, they can also be used to transfer intense welding heat...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 12:48:24 -0800
  ...set >>screwdriver set (2 x flathead, 2 x philips) >>needle nose pliers >>adjustable wrench >> >>What about parts? >>hose clips >>oil >>coolant >>belts - Anyone tried...
• Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Jul 2015 04:32:18 -0400
  ...thingey that the cam pushes on. >Like with a needle nose pliers. That's the operating arm of the switch. It presses on the...
• Re: 88 GL - Oil Cooler R&R
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 11:32:45 -0500
  ...That nut is thin and can be messed up with > those groove lock pliers. They do come in handy though. > > Dennis, > From my phone...
• Starter Bushing report...longish....ugh!
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 12:12:59 -0600
  ...After much prayer and working at it, I managed to get it out (blindly) with a pair of dollar store needle nose pliers�.I...
• Re: CV Boots
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 96 11:26:37 +0100
  ...remove all the crud out of there. -3) Use the correct pliers for the CV retainingclips on the axle, Hazet# 1847-3 or equivalent...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 16:38:21 -0500
  ...Normally, you just use some >> pliers to twist them, breaking the overlap, to get them off. If you >> want to try, you can use...
• Re: Replacing Propane tank - how to cut and flange tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:17:52 -0500
  ...You can roll it out straight on a table and then use either the spring type or the pliers type of bender to get...
• Re: Removing rear brake drums?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 09:15:13 EST
  ...I like to use a pair of "Vise-Grip" TM needle nose pliers to unhook and hook those springs that are harder to get...
• No Vanagon Content, yet
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:04:57 -0700
  ...Generally used after pliers to completely round off bolt heads. If nothing else is available, they can also be used to transfer intense welding...
• Re: my new wing window whistles
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 23:41:29 -0700
  ...i spent quite a while with > some hefty pliers trying to bend it outwards and towards the front of > the car, but to no...
• Re: High Idle on 87
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 May 1997 06:44:40 -0400
  ...With the guage attached use a pair of needle >nose pliers to one by one momentarily crimp the major branchs of the >vacuum system...
• Re: Shaft off to replace 1 cv?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 20:02:07 -0500
  ...After removing the shaft, I used a special pair of snap-ring pliers, a wooden block, ball peen hammer and a steel drift (3...
• Input Shaft Notes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:35:28 -0800
  ...My cheap circlip pliers *just* reached. Buy/borrow longest you can find. Gear lifting tool: old screwdriver bent 90*. Tip ~ 1/2" long after...
• Re: Sink pump improvement?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 27 Apr 2021 22:45:15 -0400
  ...I could turn > > the impeller with pliers and get it moving. After working that loose and > > running it a while, I haven't had...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 5 May 2016 22:34:18 -0700
  ...to remove the cable, I've used Vice Grips or large pliers to grab the portion of cable that butts up against the backing...
• Forensic Files: overheating cured on 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:50:04 -0500
  ...It was during this procedure that I came to appreciate Craftsman hose clamp pliers for the great tool that they are. No junk here...
• Faucet Water Pump was Re: O2 Sensor Problem - Last Week
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 6 May 2009 11:55:21 -0600
  ...Too much for the motor to break, but a little encouragement with some pliers freed up the shaft and cam assembly. Cleaned it all...
• Re: VW tools and 1.9L Engine rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 14:34:00 -0800
  ...However, if you clean the case well enough, even this can be accomplished with a pair of snap ring pliers. I've never needed...
• Re: Starting Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Owen Brand
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 21:02:15 -0600
  ...with vise > > grips and the other with a large pair of pliers. As long > > as you don't let > > the two touch, its possible...