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I love VW!
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Thu, 01 May 1997 11:47:07 -0700
...VOLKSWAGEN! Yay VW! (And a way-cool ad at that!) Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide...
Brake Lights
Historical mailing list - Dan Eggert
Wed, 9 May 2001 15:27:35 -0500
...They were nice enough to lend me the tools instead of buying them for four times the cost of the parts. Thanks again! Eggz...
Re: Tools....
Historical mailing list - Sean B.
Thu, 24 May 2001 10:53:13 -0700
I'd have to say the best investment I ever made in a socket/wrench set was my Metrinch tool kit. One set of...
Replacing coolant
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Mon, 17 Dec 2001 22:40:04 -0800
...VW dealer where work is guaranteed and they have the proper tools. Does it really cost that much at the dealer? William Polowniak Vanagon...
Diesel injection pump timing tool
Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 15:27:54 -0700
...Does anyone know what the difference between the two tools are? See Dave Matthews Band live or win a signed guitar http://r.lycos...
Re: westy table top
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Thu, 9 May 2002 14:52:59 -0700
...It isn't hard if you have a few woodworking tools, and the improvement over the standard laminate with edge trim is substantial. Bill
For Sale: swiveling seat bases (2)
Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 15:38:16 -0700
...It took several hours to remove them with basic hand tools, long story, I'm exhausted. What a horrible idea. Anyways, I'm not...
advice on window latch removal
Historical mailing list - No Name Available
Mon, 3 Nov 2003 22:16:16 EST
...Any of you guys, like Chris Turner perhaps, know how to remove one without destroying it? what tools are suggested too.... TIA Chris VT
Re: Alternator bracket bolts sheared off in the block! Help??
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 9 Apr 2004 20:50:41 -0400
On Fri, 9 Apr 2004, Mike Collum wrote: > The tools you're talking about are called "Easy Outs". Be careful. From what I've...
Where Vanagons go to die?
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Fri, 9 Apr 2004 13:17:28 -0700
...gate/archive/2004/04/08&format=dip -- +----------------------------------------------+ | You need only two tools: WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it...
Re: window scraper - is it easy to replace?
Historical mailing list - Jack
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 18:09:43 -0800
...Is this a pop off and pop > in kind of part? Do you need specific tools? thanks
Re: How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:26:38 -0700
...Don't remove the manifolds or injectors, leave that stuff > on the head or you will need more parts and tools and open more...
Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Sat, 5 Jun 2021 22:10:01 -0700
...SPECIAL TOOLS Thanks guys. You got me pointed in the right direction. Crimp clamps are indeed what I am dealing with. the beggars are...
Re: 82 Diesel Overheating
Historical mailing list
Mon, 7 Nov 94 7:44:07 PST
...And, it just happens that I have some tools that help with this job. Injection pump lock "bolt" Cam lock ice-pick-like tool...
Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 10:56:29 -0800
...Stan Wilder On Fri, 7 Feb 2003 08:10:00 -0800 Jim Ellis writes: > Master Vanagon fan, Kevin McLean, asked "What tools do you...
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: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:07:28 -0800
Never done the Vanagon front end, but one of my essential tools is my cheap shop press, which I've used more times than...
Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video
Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 02:11:57 -0700
...http://www.tnb.com/ps/fulltilt/index.cgi?part=ERG2001 I have a paladin that I like http://www.paladin-tools.com/view_category...
Re: Instructions for trans mount and master brake cylinder
Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:15:26 -0400
...Always a help to have a list of what is needed before starting a task and having to run around finding tools as I...
Re: digests for '70 busses??
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Sat, 19 Jul 1997 15:05:58 -0700
...http://www.type2.com/ Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds...
Piston Ring Compressor
Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
Sun, 31 May 1998 18:16:26 -0500
I have done the headgasket/head replacement and put in new rings on a '91GL with some pretty simple tools. I did not remove...
Re: traveling in style
Historical mailing list - WVVW
Fri, 17 May 2002 11:50:59 -0400
...Vanagon 7-passenger GL __________________________________ __ /____ ______ ____== ___________\ ___ // | | | | \== \ \\ _____ // | | | | \== \ \\ //______| |______| |______\== \__________\|______ | - | | | | @ |______ _[ ____ __ _ [|][WVVW][|]_ |__] // \\ / \ |___|____________| `---/| () |\--------|| () |---/=)________)=o{}=={ }=={ } _________\__//_\__//____ \__//__\__//____________ __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop...
Re: Billy Bones death rattle?
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Wed, 18 Feb 2004 18:30:31 -0800
...http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools
end of camping season????
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Mon, 20 Sep 2004 02:02:52 +0000
...WA USA _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx
window scraper - is it easy to replace?
Historical mailing list - karen d
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 17:36:39 -0700
...Is this a pop off and pop in kind of part? Do you need specific tools? thanks _________________________________________________________________ Get ready for school! Find articles, homework...
Re: Homemade Soda Blaster - link :-/
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 3 Jun 2012 14:33:57 -0500
...John On 6/3/2012 1:24 PM, Courtney Hook wrote: > The link might help. > > http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-on-the-cheap/soda...
How to Drain Gas Tank in 85 Westy?
Historical mailing list - James Cook
Mon, 8 May 2006 23:55:22 -0700
...What is my easiest method of doing that, and what tools and time would that require? Thanks in advance! James
Re: Is the list up and running?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Fri, 18 May 2007 20:20:03 -0700
...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather
Things to do in Vancouver
Historical mailing list - eric luebbers
Fri, 6 Jul 2007 16:08:19 -0700
...Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.
FS BLue Middle seat in HFX NS
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:12:46 -0800
...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
Re: Craftsman tools (was: Spring clip pliers)
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Fri, 08 Mar 1996 08:21:00 -0800 (PST)
...Replaced free each time. >> >> Also, when my open toolbox got rained on in Cape Cod, MA in 1987, all >> the tools rusted... except the...
Re: fuel pressure tester & compression tester
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Tue, 14 Dec 1999 07:07:10 -0800
...As with all tools, particularly tools for measurement, stay away from the Chinese wannabe loss leader junk. Inaccurate data is the road to hell...
Re: Bolt breakage on thermostat... what to do?? (WAS: Re: changing thermostat on 1.9l)
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 6 Nov 2005 15:15:50 -0500
...Sears has the standard Bolt Out sets and they also have a "High Impact" Bolt Out set (found with the air tools). The High...
Waterpump Blues....
Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
Sun, 30 Jun 1996 12:58:08 -0400 (EDT)
...the dealer to do it since it is a tight fit and I dont have a lot of metric tools yet. > > >Thank Again > >PaulC > > >
Re: 85 Vanagon performance enhancements
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Fri, 27 Jun 1997 13:25:27 -0700
...Don't do it! Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds...
Re: westy rust redux
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Mon, 29 Jan 2001 23:56:01 -0600
...If you have all the correct tools, and a little patience, and a case of beer, you could knock this rocker job out in...
Trasko - Translation
Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 09:00:14 -0500
...Brian -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com...
Re: o2 Test
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:42:54 -0700
...18/2002, you wrote: >Is there a simple way to test my 02 sensor, the bentley way requires >special tools? > >Matt > >89 GL Westy
Size of allen head in upper control arm?
Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
Fri, 24 Sep 2004 22:13:14 -0400
Hey all, Getting ready to do the big front end rebuild thing and want to make sure i have all the tools before i...
Re: Rad R&R -- tools?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 5 May 2012 21:36:33 -0400
>Or at somewhat more inconvenience, a couple flat sticks with a >C-clamp at each end, times two. Much easier, actually - same two sticks...
Re: Sears Tools
Historical mailing list - bueses
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 10:58:53 -0600
What no duct tape, bailing wire, or JB weld? Tom-always the right tool for the job? on 6/12/06 8:08 PM...
Re: Vanagon Value....
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 16:07:13 -0700
...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
Re: lower ball jpoint install
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:26:01 -0700
...While the write up is for 80-84 the >procedure for later Vanagons is very similar. > >If you cannot find the appropriate loaner tools...
Re: Spring clip pliers
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Thu, 7 Mar 1996 10:41:44 -0800 (PST)
...I think Craftsman tools are still fairly good. The only one I've ever broken is the 3/8" u-joint ratchet extension, and...
Re: Blown water pump '87 Wolfy - Mechanic or self fix?
Historical mailing list - Data Services
Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:51:27 -0400
Dave says Not a real hard fix, with good tools and some background. The high price probably comes fromthe time, and effort required to...
46mm socket for wheel bearing
Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
Tue, 8 Mar 2005 10:35:47 -0700
...I don't own any heavy duty tools, especially 3/4 inch drive stuff, but I probably need to replace my rear wheel bearings...
Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 23 Apr 2004 02:23:17 -0500
...Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer > > > > >>When I rebuilt my 2.1 waterboxer, I never needed any special tools. I used >> >> >a > > >>slide...
In Missoula, overfilled oil
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:47:54 -0600
...Buy the requisite tools and clamber under the van to do it. Recalling that I don't enjoy getting under the thing and don...
Re: Internal 115V power
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:23:27 -0800
...And unless you buy one of the very expensive pure > sine wave inverters you will find that many power tools or appliances do > not...
Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's it. just an oldie. :)
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 9 Jan 2009 20:59:41 -0600
...You will have all the tools to fix > whatever broke last time. You will have all but one essential bit to fix > what broke...
Front end noise
Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
Wed, 14 May 1997 10:24:40 -0500
...Can the ball joints be replaced easily? Bentley shows a lot of VW tools required to disassemble, do I really need all of those...
2.1L crankshaft pulley bolt torque
Historical mailing list - John
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:01:27 -0500
...I also have the following WBX engine building tools in new condition for sale: Tool #3159 - piston wrist pin ridge reamer (Bentley pg. 13...
Re: [WetWesties] Spares and Tools was Mechanical Lesson Learned On the Road (Long)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 7 Feb 2009 12:54:45 -0800
...Yes I bet he would. :) Ultimately I need to pare down the onboard tools/parts to a minimum. I'm carrying too much excess...
Convert Westy Cabinet to Drawers?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:51:08 -0600
...drawers? I would love to do that but have neither the tools or the skills for such. BTW, I am on the road right...
Sway Bar Clamps Body Panels
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Dec 1995 09:26:54 -0600
...What is a good source for the clamps and are special tools required for installation? Where are good replacement body panels (rocker panels, etc...
Westfalia font?
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Sat, 10 May 1997 22:36:55 -0700
...Ron -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
Re: Libelous Remarks (Long) (Was Re: Bus Boys Saga continues)
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Mon, 18 Aug 1997 21:26:43 -0700
...the Bus Turns"! :-) Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
Rear door latch stuck
Historical mailing list - Scott Kerber
Sun, 12 Jul 1998 11:54:01 EDT
...I'm pretty sure that there weren't any tools or hardware left on the sill to jam, but this is getting exasperating. Scott...
broken spark plug removal?
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Mon, 20 Jul 1998 14:32:09 -0700
...Does anyone know if there are easy out type tools for 14mm bolts? Is there any other way to remove the threads without pulling...
75 VW trannys FS-Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
Sat, 7 Nov 1998 08:36:26 -0600
...914,Bug, Jetta,Rabbit & parts & tools to build 50 more $800. Take all or none. 316-584-6405 or e-mail fourzinc@sktz.net...