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• Re: Non-Vanagon Factory Tools For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 17:09:42 -0500
  ...Does anyone have his address & list of tools. I'm interested in them. Please. Clara
• Transmission oil seal replacement in 84 4-speed
  Historical mailing list - Buffy & Philip Simmons
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 16:02:35 -0700
  ...The book refers to special tools for removal of old and install of new.Do I need these tools or is there a work...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:43:22 -0700
  ...Tools Today vs Granddads Tools A few years back I ran into an article concerning tools, primarily socket sets, that explained a puzzle many...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:00:47 -0700
  ...Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant > better buy one of those american made computers too. > > :) > > > judge the tool by how...
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 22:23:01 -0500
  Matthew asked: > So what tools do we carry in our busses on a daily basis- not a road-trip > basis? and in all seriousness...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 11:03:01 -0500
  You know what I hate? I hate it when I loan tools to a real clutz and he returns them with blood from his...
• Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:21:03 -0700
  ...I drew the line at transaxle rebuild. ;) A link to tools they sell: http://www.longenterprises.com/vw_transaxle_tools.htm On 4/29...
• Re: photo procedure; replacing lower ball joints 80-84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 08:09:32 -0500
  ...I'm pretty sure these loaner tools > are also available from Autozone in the US. > > I don't know if this procedure (and tools...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:44:29 -0700
  ...scour flea markets, build up a collection of tools that you actually like. I find that, with a few exceptions, I have a more...
• Rare Hazet tools
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:22:07 -0800
  ...Very very rare :-) (Felder industries will hate this quantum leap in product development) https://shufti.blog/2023/12/27/tools-super-rare-hazet/ Cheers...
• Re: Non-Vanagon Factory Tools For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 08 Nov 1995 14:39:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...what is that? Do you have any muffler bearing extracters? > >I love tools, but I don't know what I'd ever use a...
• WTB: valve adjusting tools
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 19:12:26 EST
  ...Does anyone have the tools for sale that they no longer need? Ken Hunter 82 Westy 1.9D 84 Jetta 1.6D 89 Mitsubishi...
• Re: tool needed
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 8 May 2007 20:43:41 -0400
  Matt, Arrived at home with said tools and great expectations. Unfortunately the puller's jaws were a tad too wide to insert into either...
• Re: "Favorite Vanagon Features"
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 13 May 2005 10:34:23 -0700
  I personally use a Klein Tools crimper/cutter like this : <http://www.tools-plus.com/kle1006.html>. It still has the same problem with...
• Re:tools for engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Dower
  Mon, 3 Feb 1997 15:55:34 -0500 (EST)
  ...Will I need any special tools for this procedure? Looking forward to getting on the road. -Mike
• Re: hole saws/floor cutting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 20:47:48 -0800
  ...Jim On Saturday, January 22, 2005, at 05:13 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > http://g.msn.com/9SE/1?http://www.toolfetch.com/tools...
• Tool Kit for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 09:44:38 -0700 (PDT)
  Has anybody developed a list of tools that should be carried in a Vanagon like the lists that are in the idiot guides for...
• Re: German Auto Tools Distributor?
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 20:36:26 +0000
  ...They carry all VW-Audi & Hazet tools. Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ Unlimited Internet access -- and 2 months free! Try MSN. http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 11:32:04 -0500
  > Only a year warranty? I thought Craftsman tools had a liftime warranty. I thought that all "Craftsman" tools had a lifetime warranty, too. Sears...
• Re: Q.about Front Syncro Axle Removal (longish
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 17:05:40 -0700
  Joel, There in an Autozone in Rochester from which you can 'borrow' all the tools you need. That is what I did when I...
• Universal outside thread chaser
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 18:30:28 -0400
  http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/departments/tools-shop/hand-tools/69165.aspx?feature=P8407-C71482-L2 Could be interesting. Cheaper than a set of...
• Re:tools for engine swap (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Dower
  Mon, 3 Feb 1997 15:59:43 -0500 (EST)
  ...Will I need any special tools for this procedure? Looking forward to getting back on the road. -Mike
• Re: 2.1L engine tools
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:04:26 -0400
  At 14:11 9/22/2000, John wrote: >set of wasserboxer engine tools(albeit "pricey") from the VW authorized >tool distributor: > > Zelenda Automotive Inc...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 11:40:44 -0700
  ...What tools do you keep in your vannies? What are the essential tools to have for basic maintenance and emergency repair (I already have...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - dooley
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:12:51 -0400
  ...I just buy special tools as the need arises. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mark...
• Suggested Minimum Tools To Carry
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 07:35:39 -0700
  The question comes up from time to time on "What tools should I carry?". Well, here is a suggestion for if you are REALLY...
• Re: VW shop made tools
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:22:11 -0800
  ...wordpress.com/2011/01/21/shop-made-tools/ > > > for older VW, but some of the tools might be of use to vanagon owners. > A...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:49:24 -0500
  ...As Paul showed us, the lowers need more than a minimum of tools, or 2. It's not possible to do the lowers using...
• AC Compressor Seal Replacement
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 07:40:04 -0700
  ...I did some web search and found a few outfits that sells the tools for servicing the Sanden compressor. However I don't believe...
• Re: Frydaye Follies
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:02:30 -0700
  ...Friday, July 16, 2010 1:09 PM To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: [VANAGON] Frydaye Follies > Also some interesting observations..... > > > *Much Ado About Tools...
• Re: Useful tools (was Craftsperson Tools)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Feb 1995 14:59:07 -0600 (CST)
  >Initially these light look stupid on your head, but you'll have the last >laugh when you can crawl underneath your bus and fix...
• Re: Crimp tools
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 18:29:48 -0800
  ...Avoid Taiwan or Chinese made tools as they don't hold up well...too much carbon in the steel makes tools too brittle. Karl...
• Re: Fw: VW TOOL LOANERS for list members
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 08:19:51 -0800
  ...Does the Bus Depot loan non-engine VW tools also? My steering wheel has been on and off several times to deal with the...
• Re: Cool Tools for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 19:21:32 -0700
  ...Cool Tools for Vanagons Here is what I got at Harbor Freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-fluid-line-clamp-set-65116.html...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 08:33:49 -0800
  At 08:12 AM 11/28/2004, you wrote: >Only a year warranty? I thought Craftsman tools had a liftime warranty. I think only...
• Re: Unlikely tool
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 17 May 2006 19:26:59 -0400
  ...One of my favorite tools it the 5 gallon bucket, an american corner stone of ingeneuity(sp).Currently , with my vanagon,I use it...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 19:12:49 -0600
  As someone that collects old tools(C-man, not so much), the Craftsman tools that are worth money on ebay are hte old "v...
• Re: Tools & Xenophobia
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  31 Jul 1995 14:20:18 -0700
  RE>Tools & Xenophobia 7/31/95 The rule of thumb is " you get what you pay for" 1st corollary: If you are lucky. If...
• tools
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 13:00:41 -0800
  has anyone tried the facom tools from griot's garage? they look well crafted and are less expensive than snap-on. i don't...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 11:15:17 -0800
  Thanks to everyone who has responded to my request for a list of basic tools. I actually asked "Santa" for tools but but he...
• Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 13:47:38 -0500
  No but I have met several tow truck drivers who I would certainly call "tools"... Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 15:00:07 -0400
  ...What tools do you keep in your vannies? What are the essential tools to have for basic maintenance and emergency repair (I already have...
• Re: Air tools for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:08:59 +0000
  ...for years I've just run a straight line to my air tools-the > connections usually just match up from tools to the hoses...
• Transmision tools
  Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
  Wed, 14 May 2003 23:34:45 -0600
  Hi Volks, Does any one know where I can buy the tools for rebuilding Vanagon transmissions? In particular I am looking for the socket...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:54:39 -0700
  Interesting that you bring up the old Canadian Tire tools Courtney. I am still using (I >just< replaced my steering rack) the little 3...
• re. What is the ultimate ratchet?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 13:49:39 -0700
  ...People have told me that Hazet of Germany makes some really nice tools. There is a store here in town that has some and...
• Re: Another good deal on tools
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 14:58:26 -0700
  Also equal to Snap-On and MAC are PROTO tools. These brands also provide free replacement if it breaks. Snap-On makes a quick...
• Re: Harbor Freight 3/4" drive breaker bar?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:38:14 -0400
  ...You won't find. > > > > To the best of my knowledge all common hand tools are world > manufactured. Odd, I never got Jim's message...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 15:14:40 -0600
  ...simple question: > >What tools do you keep in your vannies? What are the essential tools to have for basic maintenance and emergency repair (I...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 09:02:10 -0400
  On Wed, 16 Apr 2003, Mike Collum wrote: > To some degree, it depends on what tools you're either qualified or > willing to use...
• specialty tools
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 15 May 2004 22:19:29 -0400
  i need to buy some vw specialty tools specifically the timing belt tensioner wrench for the golf engine in my vanagon. i was wondering...
• a proposal for the list
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 21:58:27 -0800
  ...It seems to work well in the old tools list, but I admit that the members there are really keen on collecting and aquiring...
• Tool box of mine
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 17 May 2006 17:14:59 -0700
  ...Plastic box and the three trays make it perfect for putting the smaller tools into place. The bigger ones are in the bottom, but...
• Re: LVC: Wheel Bearing Press Requirements
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 00:29:01 -0600
  ...The cost of the press tools! The press may or may not come with a press plate, and that is about all. Just about...
• Re: Tools....
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 24 May 2001 15:55:38 -0400
  >Actually if you have a Home Depot, they have Husky tools, better than Sears >craftsman and the same guarantee. JMHO > >Mike I was at...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 00:23:26 -0400
  <snip> What tools do you keep in your vannies? What are the essential tools to have for basic maintenance and emergency repair (I already...
• VW Bus Trans Tools
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Oct 94 13:56:32 EDT
  I have for sale the VW385 transmission rebuilding set of tools for rebuilding VW Bus, VW Fox, VW Dasher, Beetle, Type 411/312, Audi...
• Tranny tools???
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 15:12:27 -0500
  Anybody know where the special tools needed to rebuild a VW tranny can be purchased? Given the apparant scarcity of used ones, and having...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 06:20:59 -0700
  ...For carrying the tools take a look at the Tool Roll from Duluth Trading. Very rugged and takes up minimum space. And for a...
• Air tools....
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 20 May 2016 14:20:59 -0700
  ...What other air tools should be in my tool chest? tim in san jose -- Where ever you are, there you be. Unless you're...