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Report: Replacing heater cables in '71
Historical mailing list
Sun, 19 May 1996 21:26:03 -0500
...tighten the bolt in the ferule while holding the ferule with pliers. Check to make sure the flap closes all the way when you...
Second battery install instructions
Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne Mighton
Sun, 28 Dec 2003 08:44:03 -0500
...crescent wrench Metric wrench set, which includes 13mm wrench Needle nose pliers Small piece of coarse sandpaper THE PARTS LIST (Parts and Prices are...
Re: trip out west
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:16:34 -0700
...straighten out the bent temp control cable with a needle >> nose >> pliers .. >> and spray lube the cable and levers generously. >> >> for the deluxe repair...
'73 Safare Update - CB radio, cabinet, etc.
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sun, 7 May 1995 20:57:28 -0700 (PDT)
...small bit, and tearing chunks of the metal out with a pliers. Wasn't too hard, really, because the groove that the saw cut...
Re: Faintly disturbing noises beginning behind...('84 inline gas VW with 5sp)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:29:31 -0700
...next, ......in neutral with parking brake off, hold the axle firmly with a large pliers or vice grips. Hold it from ratating while you...
Re: Faintly disturbing noises beginning behind...('84 inline gas VW with 5sp)
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:34:06 -0500
...with parking brake off, hold the axle firmly with a > large pliers or vice grips. Hold it from ratating while you try to turn...
Re: Mark vs. the Distributor - Chapter 1(was "Driving dog" pin removal)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:31:52 -0600
...I > >>tried pliers, clamps, vises, drill bits and even a "persuader" > with zero > >>luck. The thing won't move. Following is a nice detailed...
Re: Removing arm rests for repair of arm rest posts and to install perfect fit seat covers
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 23:37:24 -0500
...made tool to line up the holes and a needle nose pliers to insert <DIV></DIV>>the pin-- then the home made tool...
Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
Wed, 7 May 2008 08:39:34 -0400
...f) My new, upper springs were very strong and a-l-m-o-s-t impossible to pull into place with pliers. I know...
Speedometer Failure
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 2 Sep 2000 22:40:54 -0500
...1 pr needle nose pliers, 1 jewelers file or fingernail emery board, 1 pr sharp scissor like cutting instrument capable of cutting sheet brass...
Re: Water in the Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:23:57 -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: trip out west
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 5 Aug 2010 15:33:51 -0700
...straighten out the bent temp control cable with a needle >> nose >> pliers .. >> and spray lube the cable and levers generously. >> >> for the deluxe repair...
second propane tank with links (long)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 5 May 2005 23:27:20 -0700
...I used a pliers type (from Checker Auto) to make the sharp bend up behind the water tank drain. When you push the tubing...
Rocks and bananas, my adventures with importing 'Leaky' (very long!)
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Tue, 31 Oct 2000 14:59:20 -0500
...I added a bit of water, got to the next town where I purchased a pair of cheap pliers and some coolant, and bled...
Re: More? New? Better? nah! (editorial content)
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:41:04 -0800
...that in the middle of Nevada with a >> screwdriver and some pliers?" >> After 33 years of Automotive Evolution, I figure my Vw Vanagon is...
Re: Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:17:18 -0700
...Once assembly on the bench, I found I could remove the Z part of cable with needle nose pliers or remove stop pin to...
Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 15:12:06 +0000
...ultimate solution is to bend the 6 tabs down but with pliers slightly bend up a leading edge on all 6 of those tabs...
Re: Water in the Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:41:46 -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: Rocks and bananas, my adventures with importing 'Leaky' (very long!)
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Wed, 1 Nov 2000 21:54:06 -0800
...I > added a bit of water, got to > the next town where I purchased a pair of cheap > pliers and some coolant, and > bled...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 6 Sep 2009 20:31:57 -0400
...Maybe spring-clamp pliers for flat-spring type, Napa "heavy-duty" version #SER3444 ~$30 -- the regular one won't catch the big cooling clamps...
Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:19:01 -0800
...If you pinch the fuel return hose after the fuel pressure regulator with a pair of pliers the van will start but it runs...
Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 13:16:17 -0400
...I think (pure conjecture) that the ultimate solution is to bend the 6 tabs down but with pliers slightly bend up a leading edge...
Re: Replacing the master cylider
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:14:05 -0400
...I used a pair of pliers to gently start twisting the hose and sprayed some silicone spray lubricant. I then used several screwdrivers to...
Re: Water in the Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Fri, 11 Aug 2023 01:29:56 -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: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:40:31 -0500
...If you pinch the fuel return hose after the fuel pressure > regulator with a pair of pliers the van will start but it runs...
Toronto Vans
Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
Fri, 3 Aug 2001 07:15:54 -0400
...crescent wrench Metric wrench set, which includes 13mm wrench Needle nose pliers Small piece of coarse sandpaper THE PARTS LIST (Parts and Prices are...
Re: Master Brake Cylinder Install
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Sat, 2 Sep 2006 21:18:30 -0700
...I used a pair of pliers to gently start twisting the hose and sprayed some silicone spray lubricant. I then used several screwdrivers to...
Re: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:43:33 -0700
...I used a pair of pliers to gently start twisting the hose and sprayed some silicone spray lubricant. I then used several screwdrivers to...
Re: Faintly disturbing noises beginning behind...('84 inline gas VW with 5sp)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:58:52 -0700
...with parking brake off, hold the axle firmly with a > large pliers or vice grips. Hold it from ratating while you try to turn...
Re: Instructions for trans mount and master brake cylinder
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:26:40 -0400
...I used a pair of pliers to gently start twisting the hose and sprayed some silicone spray lubricant. I then used several screwdrivers to...
Fwd: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:13:11 -0400
...I used a pair of pliers to gently start twisting the hose and sprayed some silicone spray lubricant. I then used several screwdrivers to...
Re: FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:42:16 -0500
...rubberized knob >off the shaft, so grasp only the shaft, with >pliers if necessary. And if you don't control >it once it starts...
Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 17:29:43 +0000
...ultimate solution is to bend the 6 tabs down but with pliers slightly bend up a leading edge on all 6 of those tabs...
Re: Replacing the master cylider - In Bentley?
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:29:17 -0400
...I used a pair of pliers to gently start twisting the hose and sprayed some silicone spray lubricant. I then used several screwdrivers to...
another story: Africa by bus
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 05 Feb 95 22:19:47 CST
...hammer, a set of good screwdrivers, large and small adjustable wrenches, pliers, hand-operated drill and bits, grease gun, cold chisel, extra jack, tire...
Installed: new 3 window canvas (Looong)
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Fri, 19 May 2000 11:00:27 -0300
...I used a pair of pliers to pull the canvas tight under the rail. I then put on the side rails and screwed in...
Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:32:01 -0400
...A set of allen wrenches, some pair of pliers, philips and > flat screw drivers of three sizes, one big and one small adjustable > wrench...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 6 Sep 2009 21:32:35 -0500
...them off -- sometimes they >rust up pretty tight. >Maybe spring-clamp pliers for flat-spring type, Napa "heavy-duty" >version #SER3444 ~$30 -- the regular...
Re: Broken Head Bolt
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:02:57 -0700
...If so then it should be fairly easy to remove with pliers or maybe even fingers as there should be little to no forces...
Re: Slider Hinge -- LONG, REALLY WAY LONG
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Thu, 4 Mar 2021 00:36:10 -0700
...I knocked it mostly out with a hammer and punch, then pulled it out the last bit with pliers. You'll want to do...
Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 13:35:37 -0400
...I think (pure conjecture) that the ultimate solution is to bend the 6 tabs down but with pliers slightly bend up a leading edge...
What not to do when rebuilting a starter.
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:38:41 -0700
...Tapped off the outer ring with a 1/2" deep socket, and took off inner c-clip with pliers. Slide off gear assembly. Take...
Re: Seeking Coolant bleeding web site, coolant to use
Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:21:03 -0500
...If the coppers on your are squeezed flat they will need to be torn off with pliers to replace them. To set them right...
Auxiliary Battery Installation I: Hawker Odyssey battery, Hella relay, Chargetek AC charger (v. long)
Historical mailing list - vw_traveler
Wed, 2 Jul 2003 22:10:54 -0400
...Drill and bits Sabre saw or coping saw Screwdrivers Wire cutter Wire stripper Crimping tool Needlenose Pliers Socket wrenches Allen wrenches Assembly: For the...
LONG Solution to Bucking Bus, NIN, & 'Clown Around', was Problems heading NORTH
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Sat, 18 Dec 1999 08:48:25 -0500
...A few spins of the pliers, and it was done. As we crouched near the motor box of the van, making our repair, a...
Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:50:41 -0400
...A set of allen wrenches, some pair of pliers, philips and > flat screw drivers of three sizes, one big and one small adjustable > wrench...
HOT HEAT in an air-cooled van, (VERY long) was: 12 volt heater suggestions
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Sun, 10 Oct 1999 09:41:09 -0400
...Scissors, wire cutters, goggles, a straight-blade screw driver, a pair of pliers, and a 6mm open end/ring wrench What to do......... Jack...
"Smoke in the Cockpit!!!"... Vanagon Drama in Real-life, Part Deux
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 18:01:12 -0400
...disposal; a multi-head screwdriver, some twine, and a pair of pliers. (Smell the dark clouds, cooking yet?) The trip down to Mt. Olive...
Re: Faintly disturbing noises beginning behind...('84 inline gas VW with 5sp)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:16:03 -0700
...with parking brake off, hold the axle firmly with a >> large pliers or vice grips. Hold it from ratating while you try to turn...
'81 Gas Tank Removal (long)
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Tue, 6 Dec 1994 15:56:49 -0700 (MST)
...The clamps can be removed by holding the hose with one set of pliers while "wiggling" the clamp off with another pair. Be careful...
Re: HOT HEAT in an air-cooled van, (VERY long) was: 12 volt heater suggestions
Historical mailing list - JeanneMaly
Sun, 10 Oct 1999 14:09:51 -0700
...Scissors, wire cutters, goggles, a straight-blade screw driver, a pair > of pliers, and a 6mm open end/ring wrench > > What to do......... > > Jack...
Flywheel, shims, seals, (long)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Wed, 6 Jan 1999 19:22:25 EST
...screwdriver and >then pulling it out in pieces with needle nose pliers. Removing it totally >destroyed it. Parts of the old seal were still...
Re: Transmission Woes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:58:32 -0800
...Driving a vanagon or any old vehcile without at least a few screwdrivers and wrechnes and a pliers or two ....is silly. Perhaps some...
Re: Screen on pop top canvas. (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:10:36 -0500
...I used a pair of pliers to pull the canvas tight under the rail. I then put on the side rails and screwed in...
Re: Screen on pop top canvas. (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Steve Kroll
Tue, 6 Jun 2000 10:28:07 -0700
...I used a pair of pliers to pull the canvas >tight under the rail. > >I then put on the side rails and screwed in...
Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 14:21:16 -0400
...I think (pure conjecture) that the ultimate solution is to bend the 6 tabs down but with pliers slightly bend up a leading edge...
Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:09:16 +0000
...If you pinch the fuel return hose after the fuel pressure regulator with a pair of pliers the van will start but it runs...
Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:56:14 -0700
...A set of allen wrenches, some pair of pliers, philips and >>> flat screw drivers of three sizes, one big and one small adjustable >>> wrench...
Re: Dash removal Instruction for all of you ready to fix your heater
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 3 Feb 2003 19:30:40 -0500
...Warm the plastic levers, and grab them with pliers behind the knob. The knob itself is weakly attached. Restrain the possible travel as they...
Re: Pop top canvas replecement
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:07:34 -0400
...I used a pair of pliers to pull the canvas tight under the rail. I then put on the side rails and screwed in...