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• Automotive humor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 08:46:25 -0500
  ...CRAFTSMAN 1/2 x 16-INCH SCREWDRIVER: A large motor mount prying tool that inexplicably has an accurately machined screwdriver tip on the end...
• Re: Heater Fan
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 16 May 2013 10:15:05 -0700
  ...The "fat" Phillips screwdriver is one of the best investments I ever made. Even at $10 used from a pawn shop, that Craftsmen tool...
• Re: Spark plug gap-Tire air!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Mar 2012 23:22:13 -0500
  ...I've been looking for one of these left > handed metric screwdrivers for some time now - > > <http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product...
• Idle Stablizer Rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Kirk van Druten
  21 Nov 1995 19:00:10 U
  ...My current favorite remedy is to pull the hose to the air intake and 'install' a small screwdriver into the unit to loosten a...
• Re: vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 10:43:06 -0500
  ...joint >from/to the axle. ^^^^^^^^^^^ My circlip "tool" was a big screwdriver and a small needle nose pliers... works for me. I'm sure...
• Re: Torque value for thermo switch on WBX rad?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:50:54 -0800
  ...x ft/lbs) > > > Back when I used small tq wrenches (& tq screwdrivers) Snap-on was a good bet. > > http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools...
• Re: 84 head job update #2
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 23 May 2002 15:18:19 -0400
  ...big flat screwdriver and I put some electric tape around the flat section (to protect the head surface), insert the screwdriver in the outer...
• Re: Transmission oil leaking from left CV axle / tranny junction
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 19 Jul 2006 12:44:50 +0000
  ...Remove the CV joint, then removed the little cap (green or blue, usually) by poking a hole in it with a screwdriver or seal...
• Re: Westy LP leaking at tank
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 07:59:43 -0700
  ...Installation required a screwdriver, ratchet set and 10 minutes of time. One warning, the valve stem is inserted "backwards" from the standard (i.e...
• Re: Can anyone else remove their igniton key with their van runni ng?
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 21:58:17 EST
  ...If the van is off I must >use > > a > > key to turn it on -a screwdriver will not turn the ignition. My 1984 > > Westie...
• '76-'84 westy owners! FS: capt. chairs w/ armrests tan or blue make offer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 13:51:25 EDT
  ...slide right in, no mods. '80-'84 westy owners - just unscrew your armrest thing off your doorpanel with a phillips screwdriver and thats it...
• Sliding Door: Lock Knob (inside)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 01:54:13 -0700
  ...the metal is kind of soft, and the holes for the screwdriver get chewed up easily... already chewed one up, what do I do...
• Re: Lost oil filter wrench -- quickie solution?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 3 Jun 2006 12:04:07 -0700
  ...Lost oil filter wrench -- quickie solution? > Smack your biggest screwdriver through the heart of the beast and loosen. > Stay away from the oil tube...
• Re: Bleeding coolant without a second person?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:52:46 -0400
  ...Is there a way to do it without a helper? > > > > > > > A screwdriver judiciously placed in between the throttle body stop and > throttle body lever...
• Frydaye Follies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:09:54 -0500
  ...CRAFTSMAN 1/2 x 16-INCH SCREWDRIVER: A large motor mount prying tool that inexplicably has an accurately machined screwdriver tip on the end...
• Re: Craftsperson Tools
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 03 Feb 95 11:42:53 CST
  ...check for a mini-mongo set, with screwdrivers AND ratchets and sockets and etc. my own personal opinion is that you should start off...
• [FIX] Front Heater Switch - Caution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 15:29:49 -0500
  ...READ THE LAST LINE - ITEM 8 Befoe proceeding with this process!!!!! 3) I pryed with a screwdriver around the edge of the slide panel...
• Re: Just some annoyances..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 17:25:36 +0000
  ...You have to get a screwdriver or a hook and pull those wire retainers out for the headrest to make it past the detents...
• Re: Odometers - again
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:27:37 +1000
  ...Jetta. �I recall tapping > the metal gear shaft hole with a screwdriver tip to drive some metal > material inward. �This made the gear sit...
• My cleaning AFM with electronic spray experience
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 9 May 1999 17:11:38 -0500
  ...Then I carefully, pried it open using a screwdriver. I think if you rush this you risk breaking the lid. Never having seen the...
• Re: [Syncro] Need help w/ stuck door latch SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 05:08:53 EST
  ...Then I used a screwdriver to depress the lower latch. That disengaged the mechanism from the fully locked position to the first detent. Once...
• Re: pulling and replacing pilot bearing in crankshaft
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 May 2001 21:24:32 -0500
  Lets face it guys, just use a cold chissel and chip at it until you can get a screwdriver in there. It is after...
• FS Solex & Pierburg Carbs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 31 May 2003 07:50:05 -0700
  ...Included is a 3 month old K&N air filter that sits on top of the carb, and a screwdriver that reaches the carb...
• Re: Propane tank conversion..
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 17:31:50 -0600
  ...to install? I'm not > afraid of plumbing and turning a screwdriver, but if it is more > complicated than bolting it into place and...
• Re: Power mirror replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:12:35 -0800
  ...I > started with a set of small screwdrivers and a bottle of Goo Gone. > Cudos to anyone that can do this without busting up...
• Re: Adjusting Valves
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Feb 1995 14:21:26 -0400
  ...For real fun, set the valves on a Triumph Spitfire, engine running, gauge in one hand, screwdriver in other, everything blurred by the rocker...
• Re: 1.6-l. '79-'82 type 2 aircooled pancake engine in Bug?
  Historical mailing list - Hanno Spoelstra
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 16:16:35 +0100
  ...Apparently, the conversion can be done, but it doesn't seem to be a simple spanner-and-screwdriver job. I was hoping the end...
• Idle air regulator does it
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Mon, 11 May 1998 22:49:22 -0000
  ...I asked him to get me a sunroof hand crank, and sent him out among the wrecks with a screwdriver. He enjoyed that so...
• Re: AFM screws
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 12:37:19 -0400
  ...that the screws are not as strong a metal as the screwdriver and it >just tears the screw heads up. Big problem. Try some...
• Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 13:36:08 -0800
  ...CRAFTSMAN 1/2 x 16-INCH SCREWDRIVER: A large motor mount prying tool that inexplicably has an accurately machined screwdriver tip on the end...
• Re: Power window disaster, help needed! (update)
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:43:47 -0700
  ...you'll need a phillips head screwdriver and a 10mm wrench for most of the work, and a flat bladed screwdriver with tape around...
• Need Suggestions for Craftsman Tool Set (NO Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J Turinsky
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 21:33:38 -0800
  ...I already have the lifetime guarenteed rock-on-side-of-road, giant screwdriver, and duct tape Hasta, Kevin...turinsky@juno.com "Anchored, down in...
• Re: Strange noise
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 06:48:44 -0800
  ...Checked around with a long screwdriver as a scope, noise is loudest on coolant transfer pipe (from right cyl head to pump) but I...
• Re: AFM adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 20:16:50 -0700
  ...Then stick a flat screwdriver blade between the PC board and the side of the AFM (away from the sweeper pivot point) and gently...
• Re: Starter problem?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 15:52:09 -0700
  ...the key while I crawl > > under > > > the car and hit the starter with a screwdriver. Is this a bad starter, > > > solenoid, short, or what? > > >
• Re: Oxs lite stays on.............
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 20:33:59 -0600
  ...When you change the O2 sensor, you are supposed to reach up in there with a small screwdriver or other pointy object and press...
• Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts
  Historical mailing list - 1speedsteed
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 11:59:27 -0700
  I'm pretty sure I've gotten either a wrench or socket on that thing, but you can always use the 'wedge the screwdriver...
• Re: removing rear hatch panel
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 23:03:04 EDT
  ...get yourself a trim panel tool (looks like a small prybar with a forked head, or a big flathead screwdriver, and a pair of...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:35:18 -0800
  ...And no, a screwdriver will NOT unlock them either unless the internal tumbler/wafer system is destroyed by one "forcing it". Living in Southern...
• Injected grease into CV boot and it works
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:15:18 -0700
  ...Inserted that line through the boot with the help of a screwdriver. I filled the syringe twice (one whole tube of CV grease) and...
• Re: speedo cable busted?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 3 May 2009 14:48:45 -0700
  ...the new switch can be turned with a small slot blade screwdriver. Neil. > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 21 Nov 1998 to 22 Nov 1998 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 18:27:10 -0500
  ...13 mm 10mm 17 mm 19 mm (in that order) A minimalist toolset might contain the above wrenches plus a phillips and regular screwdriver...
• Re: Headlight Unit Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 15:43:02 -0800
  ...while pushing down the locking tabs with a small flat tip screwdriver. The small end is tougher as the nubs must be compressed to...
• Re: window crank handle replacement trick?
  Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:50:31 -0400
  ...use a wide flathead screwdriver and carefully pry > the plastic cover off. cant get any more basic than that :<) > > > ps, dont tell me your...
• Re: Damn! Rounded over CV Joint Bolt!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 21:18:11 -0700
  ...a screw head, and removing the bolt with an appropriate "screwdriver?" (I have screwdriver-head sockets, so I can get good leverage on the...
• Re: Flowers for stones
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 26 May 2008 22:53:09 -0500
  ...Get that old 6 inch screwdriver >out of the toolbox. Fire up that 20 year old Vanagon and drive to >your nearest National Cemetary...
• Re: Steering column shear bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:48:19 -0800
  ...I generally use a Dremel tool to cut a groove in them and use a straight screwdriver to remove them So forget about the...
• Re: Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:31:51 -0800
  ...Once you've achieved the > correct preload (can shift the washer with your screwdriver tip > without using it as a lever) you peen the...
• Re: fuel pump buzz
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 07:12:43 -0500
  ...does you will find that you forgot to put in a screwdriver & pliers, which is really all the tools you need to change the...
• Re: Thank you all!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 21:14:43 -0700
  ...Then stick a screwdriver between the board and the side of the AFM. Give it a twist and slightly move the CB so that...
• Re: 3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 21:29:53 -0700
  ...Try to turn the new switch in your hand with a screwdriver. Does require you to buy a switch, but sooner or later you...
• Re: cylinder numbers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 16:17:57 -0500
  ...Sometimes I stick a screwdriver into the cylinder and touch the top of the piston and watch as the screwdriver is pushed back out...
• Re: Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:02:20 -0400
  ...Gouge at it with a screwdriver or awl > until it pops out of the flange. > > Next, you have to remove a circlip that rides...
• Re: Grommet install gas tank expansion ?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 2 Dec 2016 12:00:03 -0800
  ...in the Dent ~ I find that some Prying with a Large ScrewDriver or > > some such PryBar on the Tank Near the Tab is Usually...
• Re: problems with lock on gas tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:50:22 -0700
  ...I have at least two vanagons where a screwdriver is the gas cap key, on stock gas caps. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message...
• Copy of: Front speaker replacement
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  11 Oct 96 23:12:40 EDT
  ...Pry 'em out from the front with a large screwdriver and totally shred the hell out of the doorpanels (which is what the PO...
• P&C procedure CAN be done!!
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 15:35:29 -0600
  ...I used a stainless hose clamp for a ring compressor, and used a screwdriver, a 1/4 inch ratchet set with extensions, swivels, etc...
• Friday Funnies
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 09:03:34 -0500
  ...Ridiculously Large Standard Screwdriver With Lifetime Guarantee: Let's admit it. There's nothing better for prying, chiseling, lifting, breaking, splitting, or mutilating than...
• F.Y.I. RE>Changing lock cyl
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  2 Mar 1997 17:22:55 -0800
  ...If you poke a jewler's screwdriver down this hole and engage the slot in the screw and unscrew it. This will release the...
• Re: throttle switch & heater cable
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 16:58:56 -0800
  ...you have to pull the whole seat out, but using a screwdriver to get the cover over the lip of sound cork on the...