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• Re: Chrome Rear Bumper Needed - (regular chrome w/rubber strip...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:59:15 -0600
  ...and apply great force. >> >> The crescent wrench (or big pair of pliers) can be used to at least >> head everything back in the right...
• Trying to understand starter stuff
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 23:03:35 -0500
  ...This connector is extremely hard to get to, but I managed to get some needle-nose pliers on it, tighten it up, and get...
• Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:42:11 +0000
  ...If you pinch the fuel return hose after the fuel pressure regulator with a pair of pliers the van will start but it runs...
• Re: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:07:06 -0800
  I keep a couple of Thorsen dog bone wrenches under the seat with vise grips,needle nose pliers,screw drives. they're magnetised and...
• Re: clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 23:13:54 -0600
  ...The proper test is to raise the van, then with a big set of >>groove joint pliers, (Channel Locks), squeeze the joint. If you...
• Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:12:50 -0700
  ...I ended up using some really narrow vice grip pliers and wedged them in between the pulley mount and the water pump body and...
• Re: More? New? Better? nah! (editorial content)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 11:00:09 -0500
  ...that in the middle of > Nevada with a screwdriver and some pliers?" > After 33 years of Automotive Evolution, I figure my Vw Vanagon is...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:15:27 -0500
  ...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: Drive flange OUT - now the seal?!
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 14:42:16 -0500
  ...Should I try a torch, knowing it'll melt the rubber, or keep trying with a punch/screwdriver? What about pliers if I can...
• Re: Useful, if pricey, vanagon related tool
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 17 Oct 2020 16:57:45 -0400
  ...But the temptation was too great. > > My next desire is a pair of those Knipex pliers. I have a pair of knipex cobras, but...
• Re: 88 GL - Oil Cooler R&R
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 01:36:52 -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...
• Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:43:43 -0500
  ...with my knuckles. >The other was modifying some needle nose angled-pliers so the nose would fit >under the needle and sort of rocking...
• Re: Fw: Murphy Bros. Quincy Ma. Good or bad or O.K.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 12:40:26 -0400
  ...Remove this pipe (its not too tight) by turning it by hand with a rag, using pliers around a rag, a strapwrench, 2 nuts...
• Re: where did the starter bushing go?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 11:28:46 -0400
  ...I hoped I could exploit that with a pair of needle nose pliers perhaps but of course the bushing is in there far tighter...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:09:17 -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: Another fuel line question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:46:12 -0700
  ...at flaps the flapper store for flappier diy types the proper pliers for "ear" clamps about 15$ at fecs (friendly ear clamp store ) have...
• Re: CV joints - anyone tried these?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:31:42 -0700
  ...IF you have the right snap-ring pliers. Invest in a pair. It is worth it, and may save a lot of time from...
• Re: Wire crimp tool, find
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:36:24 -0500
  When you buy one, try to get one from a source that makes the whole variety of jaws to fit the pliers. Whatever you...
• Electrical Ground Connections / Temperature Sender; '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 10:45:16 PST
  ...on my '81 camper with a can of spray contact cleaner, pliers and a screwdriver trying to find and clean all the electrical contacts...
• front door speaker replacement successful
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Tue, 29 Oct 1996 08:46:21 -0500
  ...I took needle nose pliers and bent the 'wings' back until it would fit snugly into the original vw speaker grill 'tube'. There is...
• More temp II sensor...
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:28:33 -0400
  ...2007, Gerald Masar wrote: > Grab the edge with a pair of pliers and pull straight out. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "A. Hurley" <ahurley@VIEWIT.COM...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 21:25:05 -0500
  ...T45. > I also use a pair of "parrott jaw" channel lock pliers..They grab harder > the > more you pull on them due to the...
• Tribulations of the anti-Hoover: day 2
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 23:03:22 -0500 (CDT)
  ...use any tools; well even with a cloth-covered pair of pliers it was difficult). To get to the pushrod tubes, even the stupid...
• Re: drilling out axle bolts - i found the ultimate tool!
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 00:43:03 -0800
  ...with the pliers locked down as tight as i could close them, they still just spun on the (cleaned) bolt head, but my newly...
• GoWesty Electric and Water Tank Hookups
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:31:56 -0700
  ...I was able to pull the pieces out of the hose with needle-nose pliers without damaging the hose. And then it took some...
• Re: coolant pipe replacement
  Historical mailing list - Chris Geiser
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:12:30 -0500
  ...I start with a very small pliers or vice-grips bending out a little lip. Ball been hammer a bit too. finsih by filing...
• Re: How often to change Fuel Injectors?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:29:57 -0500
  ...I just used some fencing pliers to cut off the rusted clamps. They just crumbled. The passenger side fuel injector/plastic manifold was in...
• Re: Sea to shining sea
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 11:09:48 -0700
  ...K "Nutmaster" trophy, a "free-form" sculpture comprised of wrenches, hammers and pliers that was fabricated and donated by the S-K Tool Company.
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 13 May 2016 10:49:21 -1000
  ...while there, look for an insulated spark-plug wire pulling pliers ... so you can pull off one plug wire at a time while it...
• Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (Part 3)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:24:30 -0800
  ...How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (Part 3) >I finally got it out! A pair of pliers to the remnants of the...
• Re: 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 10:36:01 -0600
  ...would melt its way into the hole (with the help of pliers, of > course). Just for the sake of overkill, I then put J...
• Re: tie rod removal
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:24:42 -0400
  ...Buy a cotter pin extractor (from Sears or wherever), and a few good "Vice-Grip" pliers of appropriate dimensions. Use some aluminum can stock...
• Re: block core heater
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 21:24:35 -0700
  ...Grab the protruding end with pliers and give it a yank. YRMV because these were brand, shiny new engines straight from the engine plant...
• Re: Front heater valves, another junk part
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:04:48 -0400
  ...I can change it in 15 min with a pair of pliers for the hose clamps. >> >> Stuart >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Headlight low beam failure
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 21:02:55 +0000
  ...be sanded clean and the female ends easily re-formed with pliers, but often they break from corrosion.  Gotta love the old car hobby...
• Re: Help! Flashing Temperature LED
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 22:58:07 -0800 (PST)
  ...You have to carefully bend the prongs with needle nose pliers to fit them in. I paid $7.25 for this unit. I don...
• Re: Bumper Painting Info/Pics! (who's bored on a Saturday? Me!)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 21:21:24 -0800
  ...Not too many end cap hardware kits supply them, > let alone supply them in stainless steel. > > To remove the end cap plugs,(with pliers...
• Re: Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 15:50:47 -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: Speedo repair question
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:16:36 -0400
  ...I staked mine by > using diagonal pliers to make little raised bite marks on the shaft that > hold the gear in place. > > > > -- > Neil n...
• Re: Baja Shakedown
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:41:49 -0800
  ...Look on it as part of the adventure....I once spent two weeks camped and rebuilding a dodge van in the sand, with pliers...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 15:49:26 -0500
  ...to increase foot area of jack > Small Crescent wrench > Center punch > Pliers with side cutters > Leather gloves > LED double AA flashlight or headband light...
• Re: 91 fridge piezo
  Historical mailing list - mat christensen
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:44:39 -0700
  ...Using a pair of long needle nose pliers remove this wire. Then actuate the piezo. If you see a spark jumping from the terminal...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips
  Historical mailing list - Mary K Creasy
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 17:48:42 -0400
  ...place with my > finger, hold and push down on retainer with pliers, then turn the > retainer and release it. > > Neil. > > On Sat, Oct 2...
• Re: 88 Westy: Strange Leak, Strange Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 21:02:38 -0700
  ...called, but . . .) can be opened fairly easily with a type of pliers called a ChannelLock (that's a brand name) or even more easily...
• Re: ## changing 1990 2.1L waterleaker oil cooler hoses in situ
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 01:40:52 -0400
  ...slowly by twisting the 2 small hoses with any kind of pliers, they will be stuck!! When loose, simply unscrew the oil cooler and...
• shop rate was Re: watching mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 11:44:37 -0800
  ...following some pretty poor doityourselfism like an axel nut that has been destroyed by several pipe joint pliers attempts at removal with no success...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 21 May 2017 22:43:28 -0400
  ...a little clamp with pliers and it is tight again. So probably prevented a problem down the road. We cleaned the connectors while I...
• Re: Starter Bushing report...longish....ugh!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:34:53 -0700
  ...it out (blindly) > with a pair of dollar store needle nose pliers�.I can�t believe I > actually used them for something... > > > > She�s...
• Re: Light on auxilliary battery - easy procedure
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:44:13 -0700
  ...Use a poker tool and or pliers to remove the wire/pin from the large connector. It will be somewhat tough to yank it...
• Re: Oil pressure gauges and engine life
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 9 May 2012 10:20:18 -0700
  ...with a twist of a screwdriver or a squeeze of the pliers... On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 9:21 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm...
• re: Speaking of Windshield Wipers...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 18:20:22 -0500
  ...Of course neither will a rag and a pair of pliers. But that wouldn't look real professional, would it. The idea is to...
• Re: Help! Need VW diesel shop in San Francisco
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 21:55:14 -0600
  ...purpose-made VW tool or a pair of bent long-nose pliers with small tips. The idea is to get two pins into the...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 12:24:30 -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: Coolant Loss/Hose clamp tips?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 May 2019 23:28:32 -0400
  ...You should obtain a tool designed to place and remove said clamps as it can be both frustrating and dangerous to use ordinary pliers...
• Re: Need Recommendation: Audio System for 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:17:47 -0700
  Better yet, grab it with some pliers, twist it a few times and break it off. Gives you at least another inch of depth...
• Re: how to fix floppy armrests (was Re: Looking for Grab handle packing ??
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:29:55 -0700
  ...I used a needle nose pliers to hold the nut steady whilst threading the adjusting rod back in. Don't forget to thread it...
• Re: Headlight low beam failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 13:15:18 -0800
  ...be sanded clean and the > female ends easily re-formed with pliers, but often they break from > corrosion. Gotta love the old car hobby...
• Re: Stuck Bolt, Removed, CV's '80
  Historical mailing list
  05 Nov 96 07:03:20 PST
  ...FWIW there is sufficient clearance to get a 7in pair in there, but I haven't the hand muscles to squeeze the pliers sufficiently...
• Sink P Trap Replacement and Replacement Hose
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:40:09 -0800
  ...The trick that I learned long time ago was to take a pair of pliers and insert the handles in the Tee of the...
• RE: Fridge removal in 1991 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 17:48:40 +0000
  ...I pulled them out gently by twisting with a pair of pliers. You'll see its really held in with a small nail in...