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• Re: vanagon Snap-On piston ring tool
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 20:16:05 +0000
  ...I ordered one from Snap-On-Tools after reading about it in the archives. It will apparently slip out of the tight working area...
• Hex Wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 19:07:00 -0800
  ...Anyone have this stuff memorized? What sizes (and configurations) of hex wrenches and other special tools are necessary? Thanks DDF
• Oil pressure guage
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 10:00:04 -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...
• Anyone looking to trade a diesel for a wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 09:32:28 -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: Source for Michelin Agilis
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 19:45:12 -0500
  ...Vanagon 7-passenger GL __________________________________ __ /____ ______ ____== ___________\ ___ // | | | | \== \ \\ _____ // | | | | \== \ \\ //______| |______| |______\== \__________\|______ | - | | | | @ |______ _[ ____ __ _ [|][WVVW][|]_ |__] // \\ / \ |___|____________| `---/| () |\--------|| () |---/=)________)=o{}=={ }=={ } _________\__//_\__//____ \__//__\__//____________ __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop...
• pesky injectors
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 20:03:47 -0700
  ...I got one of those VW special tools and managed to break it trying to get injector #3 out. Anyone have any hints/special...
• Re: X-Country Trip - Now 1 Week w/ Friend
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 09:50:45 -0400
  ...There is a very good list there and discussion about tools and spare parts. Dont forget the duct tape! I can almost guarentee you...
• Westfalia LP tank question
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:46:08 -0800
  ...Thanks! Brian PS I also just got my Propex too & will post the hilarious tale of "Brian uses power tools" I'm sure it...
• Re: vw tools?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:33:22 -0700
  Lots of homebrew solutions have been presented today. Seems impractical considering the correct tool cost less than a MacDondald Pig Mock Happy Happy Value...
• Re: free toolbox with vw purchase
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:16:25 -0500
  ...Stanley makes one of those twist the shaft and it rotates the ratchet gizmos, but the Stanley tools are made in China now, so...
• V6anagon: Get your kicks on Rte 66 /f
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Fri, 1 Dec 1995 14:14:42 -0600 (CST)
  ...Loaded up two BIG suitcases with parts, bits&pieces, tools, and a few clothes. Airlines allow 70# per bag, I'm pushing it pretty...
• Re: Dremel, was Re: Best Way To Remove
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:13:40 -0300
  ...Aside from that -- Absolutely! The Dremel is uniquely useful for things other tools can't do. But if a larger tool will do the...
• breaking sockets
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 07:53:03 -0000
  ...Those Taiwanese tools are a waste of money, and a hazard to the mechanic. Always buy quality sockets, and consider the consequences if one...
• good things to have...?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
  Fri, 11 May 2001 22:40:18 -0500
  ...As I proceeded to gather my tools, I noticed the previous owner had left me without a lug wrench. A nice cable technician let...
• Re: Death Valley
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:20:52 -0700
  ...get access to all the tools/parts your haven't brought w/ you or 2. get the van to someone equipped to do the...
• LVC: Tools- tranny swap success/ Gearwrenches and Harbor Frieght Tranny Jack
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:26:17 -0500
  ...on my brother's gearwrenches...I am a firm believer in tools that simplify..and the right tool for the job...these wrenches worked...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 11:58:47 -0700
  ...That shows it perfectly. > Given my time constraints and lack of special tools, I'll be only replacing > the center caps and see if...
• Re: 77 Westy engine overhaul! Help! Suggestions needed.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 28 Sep 1997 15:29:37 -0700
  ...HOWEVER, you need quite a few tools, quite a bit of time (everything ALWAYS takes longer than you think) and you'll undoubtedly sweat...
• Re: Replacing roll up window scrapers & channels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 3 May 2013 11:07:01 -0500
  ...Other than that, it's a no-tools deal. Maybe a rubber hammer to tap things in place and a dash of rubber trim...
• Ultimate tool box?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 08:54:32 -0700
  ...Anyways, they are the people who carry Hazet tools. My dad has a few Hazet wrenches and a ratchet, and they are just beautiful...
• Building a Shop
  Historical mailing list - adam butler
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 12:04:44 -0500
  ...I have a budget, and am shopping for tools, what would you put in your shop, besides a battery impact or ratchet? adam Butler...
• Re: Suggested Minimum Tools To Carry
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:51:13 -0400
  It's a variable angle swing press! Jason On 2013-07-20 12:20 PM, "Zeitgeist" <gruengeist@gmail.com> wrote: > BFH FTW!!! > > On Sat...
• Re: Suggested Minimum Tools To Carry
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 15:18:40 -0400
  Um, 'Beer For Health Forget The Whiskey'? A translation, please. On Jul 20, 2013, at 12:20 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: > BFH FTW!!! > > On Sat...
• Re: Sizes of large fastners?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 12 May 2012 11:27:35 -0700
  ...Rear axle nut? 46mm http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200390670_200390670 works really well for me. Rob becida@comcast.net Western Washington...
• Re: Rad R&R -- tools?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 May 2012 21:05:29 -0400
  At 08:48 PM 5/5/2012, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >My question: What kind of clamps do I need to clamp off the...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_[VANAGON]_Re:_Friday:_cool_tool=E2=80=94C?= =?utf-8?Q?raftsman_Ratcheting_Open_End_Wrenches?=
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:28:54 -0600
  ---- george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> I am afraid that we will be losing that great local source > of quality tools in the near...
• Re: Gas Smell: Flange to Filler Tube -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Flynn
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 12:43:18 -0400
  ...I know of a decent one about 30 miles away and would like to know what tools I will need and procedure. Did you...
• crimping tool, wasRe: Aux. air reg. update
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Wed, 6 May 1998 20:38:03 -0700
  ...He thinks it could be Snap-on or Hazzard Tools. > >Earl from Sunny Sooke >84 ex-California Vanagon I reposted this in case the...
• Diesel burners
  Historical mailing list - James Foust
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 19:16:01 -0500
  ...His prices are good (some tools are cheaper than bus depot) and I have had very good transactions with Jack. He'll even answer...
• Re: Crimp vs splice
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 14:17:32 EST
  ...in a haphazard manner, with critical connections requiring documentation and certified tools. >> there is a Mil Spec for this and it is the ONLY...
• Re: FS - 1981 Westy and 1986 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 10:25:27 -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: [vanagon] VW Bashing
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 22:27:55 +1200
  >...this thread's gonna last awhile, isn't it. >Terry wrote: >"His first mistake was to leave home without a trailer full of tools...
• WTB Syncro fuel sender
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 07:59:32 -0400
  ...Thanks Gary -- Gary McEachern Reading, Ma '90 Westy Subavanagon '86 Wolfy Subavanagon '87 Syncro (Son's van) __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and...
• Re: Dremels
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 13:02:06 -0500
  ...Great tools -- as they should be for the price. http://foredom.com/ The Dumore series-6 would be another possibility along those lines. http...
• rebuilding your own heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 06:06:01 -0800
  ...person could do most of it themselves with a few extra tools. Does anyone know of a good way to get the valve springs...
• Head bolt question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hosea
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:35:35 -0600
  ...in order? _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx
• Interior Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:09:07 -0400
  ...I'm thinking of putting tools against that face, but I'm sure others have put other sorts of things there. I could use...
• Charlottesville sightings
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:23:17 -0700
  ...http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html
• Re: Death Valley
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:43:20 -0500
  ...How much fun is it? Do you really want to be totin' a wagon train of tools and parts around while you're on...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:19:32 -0600
  ...Given > my time constraints and lack of special tools, I'll be only replacing the > center caps and see if that cures the leak...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 12:56:34 -0600
  ...and it does speak of the fuel injection in there. > anyway, he has the tools arranged in Phases .... Phase I is what > you'll...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Oct 2013 19:46:55 -0700
  ...Worked for me and I spent a fair bit of time hammering and prying with other tools. Good luck and don't pull those...
• Re: Copyright free for all
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sun, 30 Mar 1997 18:00:09 -0800
  ...Respectfully (even though you're a lawyer), Coyote -- Ron 'Coyote' Lussier /\_/\ ____ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 ( ) \ _/__ "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \ / \X...
• Replacement Canvas for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert
  Wed, 18 May 2005 10:48:23 -0400
  ...Is this something I can do parked in a campground in North Carolina? I have a good set of hand tools, but no power...
• Re: Hazet assistant 172 HD
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 8 Aug 2021 16:33:08 -0500
  ...Good deal, and came with some VW specific > hazet tools. Finally posted pics of it on blog . > > https://shufti.blog/2021/08/08/hazet...
• Re: PORTABLE TOILETS
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:28:46 -0800
  ...JB KY > > 88 GL Guido > > 84 Westy > > > > > > ======= > Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found. > (Email Guard: 7.0.0.21, Virus...
• Re: window trim strip substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:19:21 -0600
  ...cane-ing and installed it with some dishwashing detergent and various tools. This works much better with two people, and IIRC the window screen...
• Replaced Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:33:37 -0400
  ...No special tools, just some smarts, patience, and an afternoon. Peace (of mind...) Kevin '84 Westy
• Re: fuel hose crimping tool
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:16:09 -0400
  ...for a tool to crimp those fuel >hoses? I'm >finding tools that cost $$ - thought I'd see if there's a cheaper >alternative...
• Re: Brick Tour Packing List!
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Mon, 8 Aug 94 11:30:01 GMT
  ...How about if we just bring the "Ten Essential Tools"? +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
• Re: Upper Rear CVs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 11:22:02 -0400
  ...Especially interesting, in true VW style, would be the various kludges neccessitated by inadequate tools and or space. Ralf--the man with the golden...
• Tool-kit Wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 01:43:47 -0700
  ...Anyone who has tool kit or tools please email me at Obetron@ix.netcom.com Thanks! David M. Oberholtzer
• Re: Canvas roof carrier followup (long)
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Thu, 24 Apr 1997 23:06:11 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Perhaps they are able to keep their prices down because they have all the materials and tools on-hand. Just info, usual disclaimers :<) Charles...
• Rubber gluing?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 23 May 1997 12:11:57 -0700
  ...Any idea what sort of adhesive I should use? Ron -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote...
• Re: Hippies and rednecks should never camp together
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 12:58:17 -0700
  ...The swimmin' hole is perfect for skinny-dippin'! Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds...
• Piston ring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - zyno
  Thu, 28 May 1998 13:11:22 -0400
  ...If so, how? Or has anyone removed the piston in the conventional manner without any special VW tools? Please help. Thanks in advance, Tony.
• sliding window opener
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 15:55:59 GMT
  ...Does anyone know where I can find replacements? Has anyone done this before, is it easy? Any specific tools I may need for this...
• Re: 84 head job update and questions
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 31 May 2002 20:08:52 EDT
  ...SYMPATICO.CA writes: << I just finished doing this without any special tools, the circlips can be removed with snap ring pliers or a small...
• Re: The Flat Tire Encounter
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 13:20:12 -0800
  If you have a local Harbor Freight (supplier of disposable tools...) they sell a wonderfully cheap 1/2" breaker bar and sockets that are...
• Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 14:25:59 -0500
  ...January and was thinking I should start assembling a list of tools I should have to handle basic maintenance and road emergencies, so what...