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  • Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:35:39 -0400
    ...Of course > rusted fittings and frozen bleeder valves can make that a whole new > adventure onto itself. It may be due for a brake...
  • Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:14:24 +0000
    I have a tester from Assenmacher.  It screw on top and has a gauge and a relief valve on the side.  Pricy..but worth...
  • Re: WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED! (Long) (Bus Summary Included)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Wed, 1 Feb 1995 12:59:10 -0800 (PST)
    ...they tip over easily) and had a 1500 cc engine which was very prone to exhaust valve failure and was woefully underpowered. According to...
  • some tool suppliers (long) ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 21 Jun 96 08:48:30 CDT
    ...MacPherson strut tools, brake bleeders, 2600 3rd Avenue North alignment tools, tire repair stations Fargo, ND 58102 (701) 235-4446 (701) 235-1140 FAX...
  • Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:01:35 -0700
    ...I ended up replacing > bleeder valve assembly, radiator, and at least one hose after that had > happened. The only other thing I can think...
  • Re: Replacing the master cylider
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sat, 10 May 2008 12:10:05 -0700
    ...I have never see a bad pressure limiting valve however, regardless of age, but EACH part needs to be considered, especially in a critical...
  • Rear Bearings R&R
    Historical mailing list - Kevin
    Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:06:05 -0400
    ...Jack stands Vise Flat head Screwdrivers Bleeder valve wrench (sorry I forgot the size) Torque wrench Brake bleeder Lug wrench Mechanic�s wire Bentley...
  • Rear Bearings R&R
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 23:04:55 -0700
    ...Jack stands > Vise > Flat head Screwdrivers > Bleeder valve wrench (sorry I forgot the size) > Torque wrench > Brake bleeder > Lug wrench > Mechanic's wire > Bentley...
  • Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:48:53 -0400
    It is a 1.9l, but I can do it on the bleeder assembly on the firewall. I thought the cap was supposed to...
  • Free tools for Rear Bearings and other stuff
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:29:18 -0500
    ...Jack stands >> Vise >> Flat head Screwdrivers >> Bleeder valve wrench (sorry I forgot the size) >> Torque wrench >> Brake bleeder >> Lug wrench >> Mechanic's wire >> Bentley...
  • Report: Replacing brake lines, MC & booster in '71
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 19 May 1996 21:24:14 -0500
    ...One of the few things the PO had done that made sense was hanging onto the little one way valve, which I'd found...
  • Factory Tools List Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
    ...BRAKES US1020, 23, valve spring, removing/installing Engine US1020/1, 96, valve springs, removing/installing Engine US1023/4, 130, clamp for holding piston while...
  • FWIW: coolant article (v.long)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:55:48 -0800
    ...If the system has bleeder valves, use them. If it doesn�t it may be necessary to jack up the front of the vehicle...