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Re: Cool Tools for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 5 Jun 2012 19:21:32 -0700
...These are one > of my most used specialty tools since modern (crap) plastic connectors/valves/etc. > on all of my cars have failed at...
Ball Joint, and bushing tools...
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Wed, 19 Jun 2002 18:46:09 EDT
You mean special tools for the Ball joints right? I dont think any special tool are need for the bushings, although I havent done...
Shock/strut replacement
Historical mailing list - frank furter
Fri, 12 Mar 1999 10:23:14 -0800
Hey all Just wondering if any special tools are needed for shock & strut replacement on a Vanagon. Do I need a spring compressor or...
Re: Sears Tools
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 18:17:20 -0400
...wrote: >> >> >> >>On 6/12/06, David Bohannan <fjazzbass@gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > Specialty tools I buy when I need and accumulate for every project. I...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:00:05 -0600
...Not only to you need special tools (steel wedges) you need a magic wand to make room to swing the hammer that it will...
"free" Canadian Tire loaner tools...
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:53:54 -0800
...tools at most of their stores? AutoZone and other stores in the US offer similar tools. Good to know when you need a specialty...
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: 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: good tool set...
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sun, 19 Mar 2017 20:55:22 +0000
...However, as you use tools over time, you find that more specialized tools that are better made, actually make jobs easier and more enjoyable...
Re: First Time Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Tue, 6 Jan 2004 11:56:28 -0800
...I guess there are some special tools for doing this - maybe something like a bent screwdriver? - but I've always managed just with a...
Clarification
Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 23:25:20 -0800
...can calibrate other tools like the Digi-Kid, Digi-Dog etc... However, I never got a manual with this specialty tool so proper use...
Re: Decided to Rebuild my 2.1-Bottom split
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 22 Sep 2000 12:29:49 -0400
At 11:49 9/22/2000, John wrote: >Hey Guys, why not use the correct special tools(see the repair manual) >to remove the...
Re: List vendor request..
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 18:27:09 -0500
...Lisle is the company that makes all those auto specialty tools, eg: brake adjusters, hose clamping tools, trim removers etc. Marshall Ruskin 6:22...
Re: Auto tranny rebuild
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 17 Sep 2002 21:27:00 -0500
...I get the impression that some special tools are needed for the manual trans. Larry A. Edward Maglott wrote: > > How are you folks rebuilding...
Replacing window seals
Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:25:10 -0400
...Do I need special tools? Is there a step-by-step set of instructions anywhere on the internet?
Re: http://www.samstagsales.com/vwaudi.htm
Historical mailing list - Doublecabguy
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:20:53 -0700
...some Tdi tools from these guys http://www.zelenda.com/ There prices are excellent and they have all the VW special tools at excellent...
VW Special Tools - Prices
Historical mailing list - All of Us
Thu, 12 Oct 2000 15:38:21 -0500
...I managed to find a local VW dealer that was willing to call around to find out the price on special tool numbers VW...
Re: Cargo Hauls
Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
16 Oct 1995 10:13:56 -0700
...books to read special recharger for batteries Video camcorder 35 mm camera gear hatchet and bar-b-q tools bike helmets coats, sweatshirts, jackets...
Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:17:57 -0700
...Given > my time constraints and lack of special tools, I'll be only replacing the > center caps and see if that cures the leak...
Removing door locks to have them re-keyed? Difficult?
Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
Mon, 16 Oct 2000 21:56:24 -0800
...panel off, will it be a fairly straight-forward, logical procedure? Are any special tools needed? Thanks. -- Ken Taylor Marysville, Washington 1990 Westy Multivan
Re: Replacing inside mirror
Historical mailing list
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 22:57:11 EST
...Are special tools required? > > turn it clockwise or counterclockwise (the base, that is) and it will "unlock". chris
Diesel Tools Sold!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 8 Nov 94 9:36:33 PST
...The tools have been spoken for. I do have another diesel-related item: the Bentley manual for rabbit/jetta diesels. This covers the engine...
Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
Historical mailing list - Karl
Sat, 5 Jun 2021 16:02:50 -0700
...I know it takes a special tool to deal with these. I > would simply cut them off but I'm pretty weak from all...
Re: diesel running after 5 year nonoperation
Historical mailing list
Thu, 17 May 2001 08:55:36 EDT
...It takes some special tools so you might want to take it to a VW specialist to get the job done right. Just FYI...
Re: Tools
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 3 Jul 2003 21:16:59 -0700
...this list?) I really enjoy getting good tools (I'm fascinated by how there is a specialized tool for just oh, so many things...
Re: pesky injectors
Historical mailing list - wb6otg
Fri, 4 Oct 2002 10:55:37 -0400
...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: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:13:04 -0700
...It takes a lot of expertise and special tools to rebuild a transaxle, I don't recommend it for the novice. Send it to...
Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Sat, 5 Jun 2021 22:10:01 -0700
...SPECIAL TOOLS Thanks guys. You got me pointed in the right direction. Crimp clamps are indeed what I am dealing with. the beggars are...
end of camping season????
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Mon, 20 Sep 2004 02:02:52 +0000
...WA USA _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx
window scraper - is it easy to replace?
Historical mailing list - karen d
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 17:36:39 -0700
...need specific tools? thanks _________________________________________________________________ Get ready for school! Find articles, homework help and more in the Back to School Guide! http://special.msn.com...
Re: o2 Test
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:42:54 -0700
...18/2002, you wrote: >Is there a simple way to test my 02 sensor, the bentley way requires >special tools? > >Matt > >89 GL Westy
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 18:27:26 -0800
...87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works My sense is that it requires special tools, but removing it from the van...
Re: Clarification
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:34:52 +1200
...can calibrate other tools like the Digi-Kid, >Digi-Dog etc... However, I never got a manual with this specialty tool so >proper use...
early Vanagon ball joint replacement
Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
Thu, 30 Jul 1998 22:11:22 -0700
...Has anyone done the job yourself? Are special tools needed? Hydraulic press needed? Thanks for any helpful advice offered. Nick Mendocino, California
Sway Bar Clamps Body Panels
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Dec 1995 09:26:54 -0600
...What is a good source for the clamps and are special tools required for installation? Where are good replacement body panels (rocker panels, etc...
Re: vanagon Digest - 21 Nov 1998 to 22 Nov 1998 - Special issue
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Sun, 22 Nov 1998 18:27:10 -0500
...tools question; > For the mechanic types out there I have a couple of questions about tools. > So my questions are: > 1. Are the missing...
Factory Tools
Historical mailing list
Thu, 01 Sep 94 11:55:03 EDT
...This raises the question as to which tools to go for. Let's start a discussion of special tools for the Vanagon, which ones...
Re: Cool Tools for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Wed, 6 Jun 2012 09:02:43 -0400
...These are one > > of my most used specialty tools since modern (crap) plastic > connectors/valves/etc. > > on all of my cars have failed at...
Re: Replacing inside mirror
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 21:26:54 -0700
...Are special tools required? Have someone about 6 foot tall who has never been in a vanagon get in through the sliding door, and...
Re: Converting EFI to Carberator
Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
Sun, 7 Mar 2004 09:42:56 +0000
...It can be taken to bits with simple tools and without specialist equipment. A carburetor is simple. It can be taken to bits with...
Re: Why remove the crankshaft pulley?
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sun, 23 Apr 2000 22:12:06 EDT
In a message dated 4/23/00 9:45:37 PM, jstepto@CHESCO.COM writes: << Are the special tools requiered to lock the crank...
Oil Seals
Historical mailing list - John Houser
Fri, 18 Jul 2003 17:14:17 EDT
...can I remove the transmission to get to the seal? What special tools do I need for this job? Can someone give me a...
Transplant complication
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Sun, 24 Aug 2003 23:32:38 -0400
...How hard is it to get the torque converter assembly back on correctly? Can I do this without special tools, etc. John Lauterbach Macon...
Transmission leaking from drive shafts
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 6 Nov 2005 09:39:28 -0600
...shafts (good time to rebuild and reboot) and replace a seal under the outer flange? Any special tools needed or warnings required? Thanks, Jim
Re: early Vanagon ball joint replacement
Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
Thu, 30 Jul 1998 20:30:05 -1000
...Has anyone done the job yourself? Are >special tools needed? Hydraulic press needed? > >Thanks for any helpful advice offered. > >Nick >Mendocino, California
82 brake rebuild
Historical mailing list - Brian Scotto
Sat, 1 Sep 2001 12:23:44 -0400
...i think i have teves setup 2)how hard is it to do, what "special" tools are needed... 3)anybody make vented discs and...
Haynes Manual
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Tue, 18 Mar 2003 19:19:24 -0500
...it's sometimes a bit terse and assumes I have too many special tools. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si
Timing Belt, Tools and etc.
Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
Thu, 28 Dec 2000 06:45:23 -0600
...I bought the manual and looked a a lot of websites, but the special tools seem to confuse me. One looks like a flat...
Re: good tool set...
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sun, 19 Mar 2017 18:47:02 -0700
...However, as you use tools over time, you find > that more specialized tools that are better made, actually make jobs easier > and more enjoyable...
Re: LVC: Wheel Bearing Press Requirements
Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
Fri, 28 Feb 2003 00:29:01 -0600
...Plus the universal tools you can buy from say Snap-on, most likely wont work on the special Volkswagen jobs. When the dust settles...
Re: Front disc replacement - '85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Leon
Wed, 27 Aug 2003 20:57:08 -0700
...You don't need to buy any special tools but will need to come up with some aluminum or brass pieces(drifts) to drive...
Re: Charging the batteries..
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 23 Apr 2016 18:20:21 -0700
...The question is if use a charger like this one on the main battery http://www.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/battery...
Re: Soundproofing recommendations?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
Sun, 11 May 2008 20:01:48 -0500
...I bought RAAMat for my van, very easy stuff to use, Rick at RAAMAudio is very easy to deal with, no special tools needed...
Friday NVC: Long-neglected valve adjustment question?
Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:01:37 -0800
...From a little internet reading the "special tools" are a 14mm wrench, $6 feeler gauge, and a flathead screwdriver. Anyway, I'm interested in...
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
Re: It's not moving...UGH!!!
Historical mailing list - James Bowen
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 09:48:05 EDT
The only tools I used that might be considered special were a vice (used to press in new bushings) and an air compressor (used...
Re: vanagon Digest - 5 May 2012 - Special issue (#2012-271)
Historical mailing list - ZedEE Scooby
Sat, 5 May 2012 22:55:47 -0400
...in this special issue: > > 1. Swapping out bad spindle/s (3) > 2. Distributor Ground question (5) > 3. Rad R&R -- tools? (3) > 4. A...
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
Re: Haynes Manual
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 18 Mar 2003 23:35:53 -0600
...it's sometimes a bit terse and assumes I have too > many special tools. > > David Brodbeck, N8SRE > '82 Diesel Westfalia > '94 Honda Civic Si >
Tools
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 3 Jul 2003 18:31:07 -0500
...this list?) I really enjoy getting good tools (I'm fascinated by how there is a specialized tool for just oh, so many things...