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• Re: Luggage rack restoration tips requested
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 3 Jan 2022 15:58:33 -0600
  ...Once the bolts are pushed down flush with the > metal you can’t get a pair of pliers on them and therefore can’t...
• Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 7 Jan 2017 18:06:28 +0000
  ...few challenges in there in the way that no wrench or pliers can. May I suggest that once a week or so those of...
• further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 25 May 2016 00:53:44 -0700
  ...And, in previously removing frozen pins from the old backing plate, marks made by my pliers *may* have raised up the mating face at...
• Re: Fuel and temp guage way off on '84
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:54:42 -0400
  ...No problem, grab some pliers and bend that sucker until it is as narrow as you can get it while still allowing the regulator...
• Re: Idea! Please review- Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 13:37:22 -0500
  ...Please tell me if you think this will work... > >If I take a pair of locking pliers and GENTLY clamp off the rubber portion...
• Re: Trip Contingencies
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:55:02 -0700
  ...plug kit > as well as a pair of strong needle nose pliers to remove object - > most tire repairs can be done on a tubeless...
• Re: Removing Luggage Rack Pop Rivets
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 12:35:39 +0100
  ...short tail which means the shaft breaks prematurely or the rivetting pliers are not powerful enough to swage the tail at all. Sorry for...
• Re: Front blower fix: Free and permanent (long)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 21:30:35 -0700
  If you're gonna have only one tool in your toolbox, it should be a pair of Vice Grips brand pliers. The plastic tabs...
• Re: Brake Noises
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 09:12:23 -0400
  ...pads. > push the piston back with a C clamp or giant pliers.. > it is better to open the bleed valve during this process, and...
• Re: Vanagon woes!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:07:20 -0600
  ...To do the job, you will need at least a pair of pliers, a > common and Phillips screwdriver, and a small socket wrench set...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 15:17:07 -1000
  ...Be careful if you must use pliers, channels locks, vice grips etc. to remove and install the battery. The bending force can damage the...
• are your front doorpanels warped or wavy? easy fix. read and save!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 May 2008 13:13:14 EDT
  ...use some needlenose pliers to remove the clips, or your fingers, if you have tough hands :<) (*note, if the doorpanel is only warped in...
• update:another gremlin (throttle position switch)
  Historical mailing list - matt greenwell
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 08:41:33 -0500
  ...I used some needle nosed pliers to get it back to functioning. > Bentley has an elaborate method for checking spacing, but I didn't...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 20:19:16 -0700
  ...I would today!! Secretly switched out the US made vise grip > needle nose pliers my wife had in her tool box for a shiny...
• Bunker Burner Bait
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  15 Sep 1996 20:05:30 -0700
  ...needle nose pliers, one of those extended reach claw "pick up" tools for dropped small parts, standard flat bladed screwdriver to nudge and position...
• Re: Water in the Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 30 May 2023 16:59:00 -0400
  ...DOUBLE CHECK. >>> >>> ***I keep two fuel line hose clamps (orange plastic/nylon pliers-style >>> clamps made for closing off hoses) in my driver's...
• Re: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:20:08 -0700
  ...It's like a pliers with forked tips. You insert it between the end of the hose you want to push off, and what...
• Re: Ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:28:27 -0400
  ...up and then with a really large set of groove lock pliers squeeze the spindle and lower mount. If there is any noticeable play...
• Vanagon Gas Tank R&R.
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Tue, 13 Aug 1996 21:38:49 PDT
  ...I attacked mine with pliers. Sigh. This makes me a DPO. (britcar list sterm for source of all trouble on your car, the "Dreaded...
• Re: Ball joints replacement
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Sat, 22 Aug 1998 23:18:42 -1000
  ...I did have to use 2 together to get some extra torque pliers for cotter pins press (could probably use a large bench vise...
• Re: VW supplied reman. 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:53:08 -0800
  ...Long gone are the fine cherman mechanics who could fix anything from a kubelwagen to a 911S using metric slip-joint pliers and old...
• FW: Diesel Vanagon Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Mannino
  Wed, 19 May 1999 14:47:31 -0700
  ...to test the engine is to use a pair of > *PLASTIC* pliers > and pull off, one at a time, the spark plug wires from...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:21:29 EDT
  ...The only "special" tool needed to change the bearings in that hub is a pair of snap ring pliers. Removing the bearings from the...
• Flat Style Rear Bed Refoam Reupholster. What I Learned
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:52:19 -0700
  ...a few videos. - a short 90� nail remover-pry + hammer and pliers make quick work of pulling staples. Not optimum as it may deform...
• Horn Ring Replacement - Tips and Tricks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 May 2011 09:50:23 -0500
  ...Tools required are socket wrench for the nut holding the wheel onto the shaft, pair of duckbill or needle-nose pliers, a flat tip...
• Tips, Laments, Rantings
  Historical mailing list - Hemrick Thomas TSgt AFTAC DOZA
  Tue, 27 May 2003 20:20:20 -0400
  ...Starting from the top row, left side moving to the right, use a pair of good pliers (your style and size your choice) and...
• Re: Brake Noises
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 09:26:03 -0400
  ...pads. > push the piston back with a C clamp or giant pliers.. > it is better to open the bleed valve during this process, and...
• Re: Radiator Fan Resistor Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:40:45 -0700
  ...any >>>> 2 pins of the wiring plug with small needle nose pliers. 2 combinations >>>> should run the fan, 1 at low and another at...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:41:16 -0400
  ...that had that job! I forgot to >> mention >> using hose pinch pliers to keep from draining the exchanger. Vanagon >> owners >> need at least four...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Tips (long)
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Thu, 7 Aug 1997 18:18:12 -0400
  ...the fins was very loose, so after some tweaking with Mr. Pliers, it works great now. > 5) Examine the fan. Mine was making a...
• The Tool List
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 10:11:01 -0600 (CST)
  ...If you wait for the right sale you might even get 10% off or a free toolbox or set of pliers. Notice that some...
• Front end misery... but done.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 09:53:32 -0700
  ...the bushing shell to cut it and peel it out with pliers. Then I used the die grinder to remove the last weld bits...
• Removing arm rests for repair of arm rest posts and to install perfect fit seat covers
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 19:55:55 -0800
  ...made tool to line up the holes and a needle nose pliers to insert the pin-- then the home made tool again to bang...
• Re: Head advice
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:52:09 -0500
  ...I removed the oil filler tube, the dipstick tube and the coolant tube, used a pair of long, slim, surgical locking pliers (I don...
• Re: An Auxiliary Air Regulator puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:40:11 -0700
  ...the AAR? So the result (whether by pinching the hose with pliers or > plugging the end with your thumb) the engine should slow down...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 24 May 2011 10:52:06 -0700
  ...You may >need a very small pair of pliers or get one of the special valves for >removing valve cores from tires from your...
• Re: Current coolant hose repairs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:56:35 -0500
  ...I had to take my disk cutter and cut off the protruding metal tune on the side that the fork on my special pliers...
• Re: VW supplied reman. 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:00:02 -0500
  ...anything from a > kubelwagen to a 911S using metric slip-joint pliers and old soviet submarine > parts. Now we have only Stephan, Mr. Schwaia...
• Re: So stuff even happens to me!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 4 Apr 2020 10:46:07 -0400
  ...Next day I managed, with long pliers etc, and cutting my knuckles, to >> get wire on via engine compartment. >>> >>> https://shufti.blog/2010/09...
• Re: 87 Westy overheating after coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 06:51:57 -0800
  ...I cleaned the connector and pin > as best I could with a DeoxIT pen and carefully squeezed the connector with > a pair of pliers...
• Sink/stove removal proceedure - long
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 12:56:51 -0300
  ...Pull off the stove knobs, unscrew the large dough-nut bolts that are behind the stove knobs. (I used a pair of pliers for...
• Re: Can 240 volts damage the fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sat, 17 Jan 2015 14:11:05 -0500
  ...I was wishing I'd never picked up a pair of pliers. So, a three phase/600V service, when it loses one leg, the...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:40:30 -0800
  ...you would also need a very thin wrench in that size, or skinny pliers. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Aaron" <a.robinson...
• Re: Need A Checklist...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 08:44:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...em'. Sockett Set - Misc. bolt tightening. Wrench set - Misc. bolt tightening. pliers and crecent wrench - Various tighting/bending jobs. Screwdrives flat & phillips & allen - tighting...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Battery to starter cable
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Nov 2010 15:51:38 -0700
  ...adapt at slipping one up there with a long needle nose > pliers, and a short section of more "rigid" wire to plug into (think...
• Re: Vanagon woes!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 23:30:31 -0600
  ...To do the job, you will need at least a pair of pliers, a > common and Phillips screwdriver, and a small socket wrench set...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:41:55 -0500
  ...You can get small pliers or whatnot in those notches and screw the catches in or out to make them fit more or less...
• Re: Ghastly examples
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Mar 2011 11:32:58 -0500
  ...On the rest it's not possible - that raised area is spongy, and if you rotate the lead gently with pliers you can see...
• Brick Tour Packing List!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Aug 1994 09:39:22 +0800
  ...lug wrench, file, wire brush, wire, sandpaper, vice grip and regular pliers, magnet, duck and elect. tape, other wrenches: comb. box & open-end in...
• Re: So stuff even happens to me!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 4 Apr 2020 09:17:59 -0600
  ...Next day I managed, with long pliers etc, and cutting my knuckles, to >>> get wire on via engine compartment. >>>> >>>> https://shufti.blog/2010/09...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:03:25 -0700
  ...and carefully straighten out the bent temp control cable with a needle nose pliers .. and spray lube the cable and levers generously. for the...
• Re: Instructions for fridge removal
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 08:26:57 -0700
  ...Pull off the stove knobs, unscrew the large dough-nut bolts that are behind the stove knobs. (I used a pair of pliers for...
• Re: Howdy, Westfalia Camper Wanted!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Reifschneider
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 20:44:32 -0700
  ...The propane "indicator valve" (?) is tweaked, it requires pliers to shut off completely, and still seems to leak a bit I think (I can...
• Re: Trip Contingencies
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:38:03 -0400
  ...plug kit >> as well as a pair of strong needle nose pliers to remove object - >> most tire repairs can be done on a tubeless...
• Re: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:06:25 -0600
  ...Do NOT clamp the > axle in a benchvise or with pliers or a vise-grips, it'll cause surface > damage that will lead to...
• Re: Propex 1600 blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 1 Nov 2021 10:48:02 -0700
  ...the >> shaft. >> > I carefully removed the bushing from the shaft with pliers and polished >> it >> > and the shaft with emery paper. It will now...
• Re: 2.1 High idle/stumbling when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:42:30 -0500
  ...Use a pair of needle nose pliers and tweak the end of the arm. You want to bend the part of the "U" that...
• Re: Radiator Fan Resistor Question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:26:33 -0600
  ...any >>>>> 2 pins of the wiring plug with small needle nose pliers. 2 combinations >>>>> should run the fan, 1 at low and another at...
• Re: speedometer noise and other ramblings
  Historical mailing list
  08 Jan 97 07:03:09 PST
  ...Loosen the bolt (have a pair of pliers handy to prevent kinking the cable. These can be reached across the top of the rear...
• Re: CV Joint ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 23:01:28 -0700
  ...Next..I check 'rotational slop' in the CV joint by holding the axle firmly with a large pliers or vice grip..then checking for...