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• Re: Installation of Drivers side Handle From Passenger side?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 21 Nov 1999 12:41:34 -0400
  ...Before I go out there with the drill has anyone else done > > this? Any surprises? > > > I did this for my Dad when he had...
• Re: Exaust Woes- REVISITED
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:49:36 -0400
  ...The drilling the drill bit story also remind me of another good story I have no idea if it's true but I love...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 13:51:26 -0700
  The hole drilling procedure is for changing the lock, not the switch. Mark Blake Heinlein wrote: > > It's pretty easy to remove the ignition...
• Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:26:17 -0400
  ...If you're not used to drilling in steel -- use a drill containing cobalt if possible, use cutting fluid (Tap Magic, lard, whatever you...
• Trying to drill out bolt ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 19 May 2018 21:10:53 -0700
  ...I have no idea what makes it hard like glass, but the cobalt drill won’t even start any shaving. This cobalt drill is...
• Re: Friday: drill bit sharpening
  Historical mailing list - EDWARD V BARGER
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:21:38 -0700
  we use and have for 4-5 years the drill doctor www.drilldoctor.com/‎ well worth it any one can use it simple quick...
• Re: drilling into pop top
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:55:04 -0700
  ...drilling into pop top I have a thule rack that i'd like to add to my Westy - i'm just wondering if there...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 May 2004 18:16:26 -0500
  ...drilling through sheet metal? > > > > > Is it possible to drill through sheet metal with a hand drill? I have > > > cobalt bits and a standard Sears...
• Re: Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 10:26:09 EDT
  ...Does anyone have any tips on the best way to drill them out? I was not planning on removing the head and the position...
• Re: Broken Bolt on Fuel Rail-Help
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 10:02:56 -0500
  ...Drill with a normal drill. You do want a high > quality drill. It sounds like you may have bought cheap ones. HSS is minimum...
• Re: Where to get metal edging strip?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Mon, 28 May 2007 23:15:53 -0500
  ...You can get an official drill bit to make the countersink, or you can fake it with a big regular drill bit. If the...
• exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 11:36:33 -0400
  ...Any interest in a drilling jig to hold the drill in position so they can be drillled while in the car? I am trying...
• hole saw
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 18:40:28 EST
  Sean asks about the hole saw he needs, to drill the hole for his new VDO gauge. Yes, you can get it at Sears...
• Re: tee between the warm up (auxiliary) air regulator and manifold the small connection had a restrictor in it
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 31 May 2011 14:23:11 -0400
  ...To drill in brass without grabbing, stone a tiny flat on the lips of the drill, parallel with the long axis of the drill...
• Re: hole saws/floor cutting
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 04:43:25 -0700
  On 1/22/05 8:14 PM, "Robert Fisher" <refisher@MCHSI.COM> wrote: > I was drilling holes in my Chevy to mount a receiver...
• bleeder repair update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 14:45:22 -0800
  I drilled out the stuck bleeder, not full width nor depth, then hit it with heat hoping the "shell" of the drilled out bleeder...
• Re: Alternator bracket needs repair
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 May 2009 09:01:57 -0400
  ...The hole� was instead drilled to 7/16 is about a 16th of an inch lower that the original. Drilling to the proper 8...
• Re: Ignition lock removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 15:17:42 -0500
  To pull the lock out, you will have to drill a small access hole in the housing to depress the spring retainer. Drill a...
• Re: child car seat tether
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 10:17:06 -0700
  ...Rather than drilling, I had a thick plate welded on to the rear deck, just forward of the rear hatch striker plate. It is...
• Grinders and sanders
  Historical mailing list - Randy
  Mon, 11 Apr 94 02:07:41 -0400
  ...I was at Hechinger's today looking over their grinding attachments for my power drill and wasn't sure what I needed. I need...
• Heli-Coil tap and drill size needed as soon as poss
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 21:56:42 -0700
  ...I have 8x1.25 helicoils, and various and sundry taps and drills. But I don't know what size tap and drill I need...
• Re: demons II
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:07:20 -0400
  Some of the newer drills have brake built-in to stop it "right now". -----Original Message----- From: Stephen Grisanti Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011...
• Re: Is there a more manly way...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:30:38 -0800
  Why, this cordless drill drink blender attachment doesn't take up any more room than a bicycle water bottle! Click here to view throbbing...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:12:28 EDT
  ...So, now you will have to get out the drill and drill bits and start drilling them out and insert Helicoils. You will need...
• Re: My MM to Inches Diameters POSTER w Drills and Taps
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 11 Nov 2013 10:42:46 -0800
  ...And the other for common threads, drill number size for tap or clearance. And number drill size to fraction. But no metric 'stuff'. When...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 13:42:00 EST
  ...Does a Vanagon need cross drilled rotors? - NO. Not gonna feel any benefit unless you are a brake pad manufacturer. Eats pads. >> let's...
• Re: Exhaust stud replacement on heads
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:19:53 -0400
  how do the professional shops do this? especially lining up the drill/press to drill a proper hole I know of at least one...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 07:58:59 -0800
  At 03:40 AM 11/06/2002, you wrote: >I am no expert, but I thought the whole point of cross >drilling was to...
• Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Mar 1998 18:38:33 -0500
  ...A right angle drill or right >angle drill attachment, or a stubby drill can really help in any case. > >John >vwbus@mindspring.com >
• Re: drills & bits, was - demons II
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:15:16 -0400
  At 01:19 PM 6/21/2011, Rob wrote: >Next trip to the hardware store or Sears think about a Drill Doctor >to sharped...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 15 May 2004 00:36:38 -0400
  On Fri, 14 May 2004, Stan Wilder wrote: > Sounds like you got Chinese Drill bits. > Sometimes bumpers are heat treated and require a quality...
• Re: Exhaust stud replacement on heads
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:55:58 -0700
  Its a real PITA to get them drilled straight..Even after 30 yrs of cussing the job, I still don't always get it...
• drilling out axle bolts
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 03:35:41 -0800
  ...any advice on doing the drilling? all i have now is a 12v cordless drill and a bunch of old dull bits, so i...
• Re: Heli-Coil tap and drill size needed as soon as poss
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 02:13:35 -0400
  At 01:52 AM 6/27/2001, Austin wrote: >John - 'Q' is a legitimate drill size, 0.332 inches diameter (ie, just a >bit...
• Re: Help !! stripped screw
  Historical mailing list - davidb
  Wed, 27 May 1998 19:30:48 -0400
  Very common problem a no brainer, done it myself Get a replacement screw, Get a drill bit slightly smaller drill out the old, insert...
• Re: BBB 07
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 07:17:45 -0800
  On 1/16/07, Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote: > > It was still fun and I plan to be there again > next year, weather...
• Info on the Cap Screws in floor for jumpseat
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:53:31 -0400
  ...Drill through wooden floor with drill the OD of the fastener head. Drill through metal floor with drill the OD of the fastener body...
• Re: Trip report- 8,000 miles in 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:40:42 -0700
  That depends on how big they are ! :-) On 9/27/06, Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote: > > Ah, so you think it's true...
• Re: Drill Index?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:48:50 -0500
  What I have been looking for is a medium-size metal drill index box for metric bits - anyone have a source for that? -- Alan...
• Re: Headlight Crack Protection
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 16:20:01 -0400
  Actually, I'd suggest a slower drill speed. Less heating of the material (and hence less melting.) I've worked with both acrylic and...
• Re: adding an assist handle to the driver's side
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 08:58:44 -1000
  ...Drill carefully, using a drill stop or your trusty "hand" brake. Stephen mobile > On Sep 7, 2015, at 8:33 AM, Mark McCulley <markmcculley...
• Re: Getting weirder by the day! - Not really.
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 19:28:44 EST
  ...The tap drill size for a 3/8 - 16 thread is 5/16 inch and 8 MM is damn close to 5/16 inch...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:49:20 -0800
  On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 1:33 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > Don't drill them, pound them out! Heat them with...
• Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 22:34:36 -0500
  ...You will probably need good drill bits, a right angle drill, variable speed, EZ outs and a torch, (oxy/acetylene). If you do have...
• Re: Drilling the Westy poptop
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 23:27:06 -0700
  ...Oh - you meant high speed drills, eh? Never mind. Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill N" <freeholder@STARBAND.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Drill a hole in the dash?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 17:45:50 -0500
  ...What's a recommended means of drilling or cutting a 1" hole in dash metal? Thanks, Jim
• Re: Safety wire hardware - was South America & Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:09:18 -0800
  > does anyone know of a source for metric drilled for safety wire bolts/nuts? > > Drill your own - http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecId...
• Re: windshield wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:03:43 -0400
  ...First drill bit used should be very small. A 1/8" pilot-point drill (1/8" is as small as is practical to put...
• Re: "drill out"
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 08:06:07 -0800
  ...I had the "four pack" of > this product - different sizes for different screws - and it was useless. > The drill part would drill into the...
• Re: Broken alternator bracket studs
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:53:53 -0800
  Adrian, were you successful with the easy-outs? It looks like I can get a drill in there if I remove the coolant pipe...
• Drilling holes near the syncro gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 11:36:56 -0700
  ...I need to drill some holes in the back wall of the rear underseat storage compartment to install some stuff like the combustion blower...
• Re: (fwd) FS---Finally: Vanagon Cross-Drilled Rotors (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 22 May 1998 22:35:00 -0400
  ...cross-drilled front rotors!! To >the best of our knowledge, there currently are no other suppliers anywhere. > >Add a healthy 20 to 30% braking...
• Re: demons II
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:19:26 -0700
  "I am now the proud possessor of a new � inch hammer/drill with plenty of muscle, " � You have the new drill.� Now, be extrememly...
• Re: Drill Index?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:29:25 -0700
  ...Source for drill index NEVER MIND!!! After posting the original message I did another search, different search words, and found what I wanted, several...
• Shear Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 14:52:30 -0400
  ...If I drill these out, what do I replace them with and where do I get them? 3. What is the recommended procedure for...
• Re: Lugnut worries continue
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:55:11 EST
  ...If you have doubts of your ability to aim the drill, have a helper aid you with the sighting. Drill the pilot hole to...
• "drill-out"
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 05:59:25 PST
  ...Thu, 9 Dec 1999 00:20:57 -0800 > > >Look to site, http://www.drill-out.com/drillout > > >Tom Hanlon >Palm Springs, CA >84 Westfalia...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:20:31 -0700
  ...So, now you will have to get out the drill and drill bits and start drilling them out and insert Helicoils. You will need...
• Re: Cutting aluminum wheels with hole saw?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 09:55:26 -0700
  ...I was thinking it should possible if used on a drill press vs. a handheld drill. Either that or make a jig which bolts...
• Re: Broken alternator bracket studs
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:38:10 -0700
  ...Drill in thier with a small drill bit. Then use an easy out. This will go into your drilled hole and catch it and...