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Re: Moulding Tool: where do I get it
Historical mailing list - Neal Hansen
Wed, 5 Jun 2002 07:11:05 -0700
...My failure > kinda explains why there's a special tool for the job... > >So I'm looking for one of those tools. Anyone has...
Re: Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies?
Historical mailing list - rsf
Thu, 9 Feb 2006 18:37:24 -0500
...Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies? No tool i am aware of. The pieces become brittle with age and are...
Re: Snap On 17mm 21mm trans wrench $1
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Wed, 3 Mar 2010 08:10:16 -0500
I have a similar tool but made by Hazet, of the vintage beetle spare tire tool kit fame. It is different in that the...
Re: specialty tools
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 15 May 2004 21:24:22 -0500
http://stores.ebay.com/ZDMAK-QUALITY-TOOLS http://www.samstagsales.com/ These should do it. Jim On May 15, 2004, at 9:19 PM...
Re: what is a 17mm "socket tool"???
Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
Tue, 16 Mar 1999 08:16:02 -0600
...Then from here on out you have your special 17 mm front drain plug tool and it will work on any VW or Audi...
Sears tool bag on sale.....
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 9 Aug 2011 09:10:18 -0700
Nice catch-all tool and misc. bag on sale at Sears: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00937535000P?sid=I0084400010000100733&aff...
Re: Non-Vanagon Factory Tools For Sale
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 Nov 1995 17:09:42 -0500
On Wed, 8 Nov 1995, Derek Drew wrote: > Volkswagen Factory Tool Blowout Sale > but somehow his message got erased from my file. Does anyone...
Re: Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sat, 11 Aug 2007 08:30:31 -0400
http://www.autozone.com/in_our_stores/loan_a_tool/loan_a_tool.htm ----- Original Message ----- snip> Anybody know if autozone lends out the...
Re: Tools @ Sears - Canuck members
Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
Tue, 29 May 2001 23:21:04 -0700
Let me tell you about those Craftsman tools. After many years as a mechanic trying to get by with the cheaper tools, I have...
Re: spring clip tool
Historical mailing list - Shaggy
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 09:41:38 -0700
http://www.mayhew.com/products/new2.htm I got the spring loaded tool off the local tool truck for around $100, it works like...
Re: Death Valley(NVC)
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:54:52 -0900
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > --snip-- > > I don't want to start a "here's my tool list" thread > > because that's been done a...
Flywheel Locking tool
Historical mailing list
Wed, 01 Nov 95 15:47:59 mdt
Been looking for one of these things - - but no luck so far at usual tool sources - - FLAPS, Sears, Tool King - - Don't really have...
Re: bubble flare
Historical mailing list - Rob
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:17:49 -0800
...The most economical Bubble flare tool to date. Housed in a blow-molded storage Double Flaring Tool Kit - 7 Adapters -$27.50 ToolSource#: 68738...
Re: Sears Tools
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:15:05 -0500
I started out years ago with a huge set of cheap chinese tools. As these slowly wore down and/or broke, I'd replace...
Re: 12-point tool
Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
Tue, 14 May 1996 13:02:29 PDT
...Ordinarily I don't buy tools from Snap-On because I'm not a pro mechanic relying on his tools all day every day...
2.1L engine tools
Historical mailing list - John
Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:11:26 -0400
David Beierl wrote: > > At 11:49 9/22/2000, John wrote: > >Hey Guys, why not use the correct special tools(see the repair manual...
Re: Traveling tools
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 09:47:01 -0500
Jenna, When doing a trip like that, the most important tool to take is the one you carry with you in your head: Your...
Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 08:10:00 -0800
Master Vanagon fan, Kevin McLean, asked "What tools do you carry?" 1950-1971: Every tool and spare part that I can imagine and the...
FA: Diesel Timing tools on ebay
Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
Sat, 28 Apr 2001 18:59:53 -0400
http://cgi.ca.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=584439370 I'm selling a set of diesel timing tools that I purchased...
Re: Tranny Hex Drain Plug - What size??
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 08:17:41 -0600
Well, I didn't see anyone use my tool. I went to sears and bought a 17mm hex wrench. Probably cost $6. I then...
syncro tank material
Historical mailing list - brady horrace
Tue, 22 May 2007 15:09:10 -0700
Does anyone know what type of plastic the syncro tank is made of, and its compatibility with E85? Brady ____________________________________________________________________________________Get the free Yahoo! toolbar...
Re: tool identification request
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 13:32:36 -0500
...tool identification request This may have some Vanagon content, for maybe I could use this tool when working on my van...:) http://www.members...
Re: rear axles nut
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 18 May 2002 12:56:09 -0400
...Hung wrote: >Reading the thread about the 46 mm rear axle nut... > >I bought a tool for the rear axle nut. The tool is...
Re: vanagon Tool Box
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 29 Jan 2004 22:03:23 -0700
...Vanagon Tool Box > Guys, I'm a new Vanagon owner('87 GL)and I'm putting together a toolbox to > keep under the rear...
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...
Tool for Subie/VW engine replacement
Historical mailing list - tim
Wed, 30 May 2012 20:15:17 -0400
...While viewing this week's Harbor Freight tools ad, I came across what looks like the perfect tool for lifting our motors in and...
Re: Tools....
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Thu, 24 May 2001 13:40:12 -0700
...Tools.... > >Actually if you have a Home Depot, they have Husky tools, better than Sears > >craftsman and the same guarantee. JMHO > > > >Mike > > I was...
Factory Tools List Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
The purpose of this message is to give you a list of factory tools for late model Vanagon repair. I have also added some...
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...
Just me saying "don't sell your tools".
Historical mailing list - Radish150
Sat, 24 Feb 2001 10:55:06 -0800
error (on my part and Bus depot's part), about $1600, BUT I had to buy a LOT of tools to do the job...
Re: Tool(s) for adjusting valve clearances on 82 diesel engine - vanagon
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 19:55:27 -0700
Rocky Mountain Motorworks www.motorworks.com has the correct tools, but they are expensive. I think the pliers for grabbing the shims are the...
Power Probe 3 - way cool electrical tester tool
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 9 Oct 2009 08:52:10 -0400
happy Friday everyone, a Mercedes Benz mechanic friend showed me this electrical probe tool he uses to troubleshoot electrical problems. It is a little...
fuel pressure test
Historical mailing list
Wed, 1 Nov 1995 17:38:30 -0600
...If you see one of their trucks, stop them, they will be more than happy to sell you a tool. Their tools are very...
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: tool find
Historical mailing list - Project Pat
Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:04:56 -0400
...tool find There's a rather lengthy tool Forum(Tool Talk, Garage Journal, or maybe Garage Gazzette) that has a lengthy listing of Harbor...
Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Fri, 9 Nov 2012 15:05:10 -0800
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sears-agrees-to-sell-craftsman-tools-at-ace-hardware-2010-02-20 On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 3...
Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 10:54:05 -0600
...Every tool and spare part that I can imagine and the > rescue volunteer list. > > 1972-1983.5: Most every tool and a few typically...
FW: spring clip tool
Historical mailing list - al jordans
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 13:00:40 -0400
...spring clip tool Does any one have for sale or know a vendor who has for sale the tool you used to put the...
Re: Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies?
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:44:42 -0800
...Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies? > > They must have some sort of 3-prong tool to take these headlights apart...
Fw: VW TOOL LOANERS for list members
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 1 Dec 1997 21:07:23 -0500
...Unfortunately, at about $400, it is not economical for the "do-it-yourselfer" to buy these VW tools for (hopefully!) a single use. For...
Re: [vanagon] German Stahlwille tools available
Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
Sat, 30 Mar 2002 20:18:15 -0500
...I am an electrical contractor by profession, and know the value of good (=right tool for the job) tools. I have encountered frequent problems...
Re: Tool roll
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:25:46 -0800
Matt wrote " The Duluth Trading Post sells a couple of these <http://tinyurl.com/toolroll> take a look for yourself." Which one would you...
Re: Tools....
Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
Sat, 26 May 2001 10:01:50 -0400
...Tools.... > > > > >Actually if you have a Home Depot, they have Husky tools, better than > Sears > > >craftsman and the same guarantee. JMHO > > > > > >Mike > > > > I was...
Lower Ball Joint tool
Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
Sun, 20 Sep 2015 10:39:13 -0400
Does anyone have a lower ball joint press tool for rent? I'd be willing to buy it and get a refund minus rental...
Re: [WetWesties] FS Precision tools - Rebuild that engine
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 21:02:56 -0700
...Those are all GOOD tools. (Trust me on this. Precision measurement was my trade for 20 years.) And they're cheaper than the PRC...
Re: Expensive Syncro Westie
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Sat, 17 Mar 2007 13:46:29 -0700
...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
90 Carat for sale, now with photos
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:02:28 -0700
...http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/index.php
Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 9 Nov 2012 18:48:57 -0800
...are the tools at Ace of the same quality as the Craftsman Tools sold through Sears? >> >> -- >> David McNeely > Our Ace HDWE has been dong...
Re: Death Valley(NVC)
Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:29:33 -0800
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > --snip-- > > > I don't want to start a "here's my tool list" thread > > > because that's been done a...
Re: building tool kit-vendor recomendations?
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 11:48:54 -0800
...William > Hi folks, > I'm getting ready to build a decent tool-kit to use with my Vanagon. Any > recommendations for tool vendors, on...
GEL Tools ?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 12 Jan 1997 13:14:27 +0000
> Hello All, > I get good tools where I can, a Sears "sale" is the time to pick up what I > can afford for the...
Re: Vanagon Tool Box
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Fri, 30 Jan 2004 05:48:37 -0800
...Guys, I'm a new Vanagon owner('87 GL)and I'm putting together a toolbox to keep under the rear seat, so I...
FW: spring clip tool
Historical mailing list - al jordans
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 12:48:35 -0400
...spring clip tool Does any one have for sale or know a vendor who has for sale the tool you used to put the...
spring clip tool
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 09:16:51 -0700
Does any one have for sale or know a vendor who has for sale the tool you used to put the spring clips on...
building tool kit-vendor recomendations?
Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 11:52:38 -0500
Hi folks, I'm getting ready to build a decent tool-kit to use with my Vanagon. Any recommendations for tool vendors, on-line...
Re: Sears Tools
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:59:34 -0400
...I am always keeping my eyes out for deals on the cheapie tool sets in addition to onesie twosie craftsman tool sets I have...
Re: Good source to identify VW tools?
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Wed, 5 Jan 2005 07:46:51 -0500
...Good source to identify VW tools? > Hey folks, > > I have a number of VW tools, with the original numbers on them, that I > have...
Digijet Tool?
Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
Thu, 19 Nov 1998 13:28:57 EST
Karl Writes about the Digifant tool: <<<<<< I don't mean to be smug about it, but it's really a cool gadget. If you...
Re: Removing the top ball joint
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 16 Jun 2000 10:36:16 -0400
...I was able to remove the tie rod end and the lower ball joint effortlessly with the proper tools AND with no damage to...
2.1L tune up help needed
Historical mailing list - All of Us
Mon, 9 Oct 2000 19:37:04 -0500
...Do I need to find the aforementioned special tools or can I do as good a job with the tools I already have? If...