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• Re: repair manual
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 16:59:55 -0700
  ...Someone else mentioned > the importance of quality tools and I couldn't agree more: do not skimp on > tools, you will pay. > > Have fun...
• why I don't have a Subaru...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 Jan 1996 09:29:19 -0500 (EST)
  ...My brother- in-law a Subaru dealer mechanic loves 'em because he has a box full of the specialized tools...when I got the...
• Interesting oil leak - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:48:17 -0400
  ...Is this something that is replacable without tearing the engine apart? Does it require any special tools? Does anyone know of a place in...
• Re: Holey muffler, Batman!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 14:25:00 -0500
  ...This is particularly true if >someone doesn't have too many tools and / or hasn't ever tackled this >project before. Grinders and torches...
• Re: West Texas, marathon-alpine stranded vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:22:32 -0800
  ...INTERNET ACCESS TOOLS TELEPHONE ACCESS Favorite beer type: Anything cold **Art Lynch art.limecreek@gmail.com CROSSROADS:Hwy.90 West of San Antonio Devine...
• Re: Bending brake lines for big brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 20:45:09 -0500
  ...php?t=439344&highlight=complete+brake+line I've used these tools from Harbor Freight; Bending Pliers - http://www.harborfreight.com/tube-bending-pliers...
• Press for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:26:59 -0400
  ...Does anyone have a source of the various metal drifts and press tools one uses for this thing? I'm removing Upper Control arm...
• Storage/Testing Fuel Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:40:20 +0000
  ...Secondly is there any special care or attention to storing a fuel pump? Ryan _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and...
• Re: Checklist 4 buying Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:59:43 -0400
  ...with this man at least)! > > I need a list of things to look for. > What specific tools/instruments do I need? > > Thank you > > Kiel
• Re: NVC -- My Son is having car troubles (Subaru) on way to Rochester (Thanks)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:09:06 -0400
  Of course, he saves money by not having a garage full of tools at home.... ;-) Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET...
• Re: Air Filters Diferences
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 04 Apr 1997 10:45:44 -0800
  ...kick-butt filters! Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
• Re: Sink Pump
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 08 Apr 1997 19:24:34 -0700
  ...Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
• Re: error message
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 11:52:32 -0700
  ...Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
• Re: Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 18:27:04 -0700
  ...It took me about a half an hour to do with the right tools I just did it two weeks ago). It shouldn't...
• Re: Phone list?
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 18:09:14 -0500
  ...mapped to e-mail addresses -- the direct mail/spammers now have tools that are very good at spidering data of this sort. Isaac in...
• tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 09:14:20 -0500
  ...Why? What is different about their conversion than other companies / homebrew conversions? -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the...
• Re: diesel gas conversion - fourth day
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Mon, 6 May 2002 05:10:16 -0500
  ...Makita hand-held grinder has been one of my most used tools. Buy some cut-off wheels for it to slice through sheet metal...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 18:37:28 -0500
  ...Besides saving you all of that time, and the expense of tools, etc. to extract the sensor, you get a new CAT in the...
• FS: '90 Carat $54,100
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 14:24:28 -0700
  ...nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV></html> _________________________________________________________________ Getting married? Find great tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN Life Events. http://lifeevents.msn.com...
• Re: infrared guns
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 12:03:40 -0700
  ...Here's a link to enco tools for the extech -58 to 1000 IR thermometer for $83.95. http://www.use-enco.com/CGI...
• Re: Harbor Freight Coupons
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:49:51 -0600
  ...http://tiny.cc/21nfdw Some people have had their solar kit do the job for them, some people don't mind their tools and...
• Re: Cordless Hot Water...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 12:06:53 -0800
  ...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
• Donut spare�the tuner�s art (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:16:06 -0800
  ...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
• Re: Building a Shop
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:55:10 -0700
  ...Having somewhere to store parts and tools, easily, sure takes the pressure off the inevitable work bench un tidiness. Alistair > On Mar 15, 2015...
• !! Help Needed DC - Baltimore Area, '81 AC Westy Won't Start !!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 16:04:25 -0600
  ...Unfortunately I didn't know about this adventure until after it was underway and couldn't recommend that he take tools etc. His report...
• HELP - Front end noise
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 14:05:43 -0700
  ...They look awfully hard to get at according to the Bentley diagrams, are any special tools needed. Also, on page 40.5a of the...
• Re: Rear brakes, 87 syncro - how long?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 09:49:14 -0600
  ...You shouldn't have any problem doing > this with basic tools. I had the rear wheel hub off so it made access a > little...
• Re: Glove box door
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 19:34:15 -0700
  ...as for the glove box ; get a pair of the 'tools' that come with after market stereos. they slide in along side the head...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 15:42:51 -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...
• Re: Rear trailing arm bushing replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 21:16:25 -0400
  ...Bentley shows a threaded bolt and various special VW tools to remove and replace the bushings. The photos shown make it look easy, but...
• Off topic request for advice..time sensitive so friday .
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 7 May 2014 07:21:58 -0700
  ...I am looking for an inexpensive work van with AWD to get me and my tools around, and to tow a work trailer with...
• Re: Replacing roll up window scrapers & channels
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 3 May 2013 09:12:26 -0700
  ...Other than that, it's a no-tools deal. Maybe a rubber hammer to tap things in place and a dash of rubber trim...
• Re: autotrans (again)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 04 Feb 1997 22:15:43 -0500
  ...are these needed or does anyone know of a "backyard >mechanic" solution. > >2) where can these tools/parts be reasonably obtained (a friend mailed...
• Planning against on-road glitches
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 23:36:47 -0500
  ...A basic selection of tools and other gear, carried in a plastic, liquid-tight container, is cheap insurance. Here's the road kit we...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:31:51 -0400
  ...off, etc > & > no tool can fix it other than the extra tools I mentioned. > > I once drove 800 miles home w/ my gas pedal...
• Light em up, Ralphie
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:59:19 -0800
  My personal choice for CREE led headlamps is product number 422 382 from Iron Bridge Tools, in Deerfield Bch FL (954.596.8712) The...
• Re: Kick Butt tool for removing stripped/ruined allen bolts from CV's.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:28:25 -0400
  At 03:00 PM 10/11/2010 -0700, Courtney Hook wrote: >http://www.flickr.com/photos/chookvw/?saved=1 >They are Craftsman tools, but...
• Re: Replaced Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:56:01 -0400
  ...No special tools, just some smarts, patience, and an afternoon. > > Peace (of mind...) > > Kevin > '84 Westy >
• Syncro Starter R&R on vacation? A Poll
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:01:38 -0800
  ...lists thoughts about swapping a starter on a syncro with limited tools and no garage. The 2wd would've been no problem,but I...
• '79 bus alternator help please!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Nov 95 20:32:41 CST
  ...3) What tools will I need to take to Kansas to do the job? Hope somebody can help at least on number one. Thanks...
• Re: early bus compartment under seat????
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Sat, 2 Sep 1995 10:38:47 -700 (PDT)
  One well was for tools, the other for a jack, I believe... was this discontinued in Vanagons? Michael '76 Campmobile On Sat, 2 Sep...
• Re: next CCC's location
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 09 Apr 1997 00:04:20 -0700
  ...body of the letter. -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
• Re: Watch sears mechanics!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 10:33:00 -0700
  ...charge, of course.) Ron -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
• System may go down today
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 07:23:23 -0700
  ...http://www.likeminds.com/ -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (415) 284-6972 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds.com \_/ \/ http://www.likeminds.com/
• bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 25 May 1999 20:28:11 -0400
  ...this necessary or can I just use a normal set of tools to crack open the brake bleeder valves? Haynes suggests a one-man...
• a humble sugestion
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 20:50:07 -0500
  ...since the catalog is free and has a lot of maintenance tools and videos, for guys and gals just like us. Just give it...
• Re: Mini Cooper in FL??? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Fri, 3 May 2002 14:01:34 -0400
  ...Vanagon 7-passenger GL __________________________________ __ /____ ______ ____== ___________\ ___ // | | | | \== \ \\ _____ // | | | | \== \ \\ //______| |______| |______\== \__________\|______ | - | | | | @ |______ _[ ____ __ _ [|][WVVW][|]_ |__] // \\ / \ |___|____________| `---/| () |\--------|| () |---/=)________)=o{}=={ }=={ } _________\__//_\__//____ \__//__\__//____________ __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop...
• My back seat won't open
  Historical mailing list - Tom LaLanne
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 14:48:50 -0700
  ...It's been about a month now that I haven't had access to tire jack, tools, etc. under the seat. I can't...
• Tech part of rant - anything else sound like lifters?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 12:03:30 -0800
  ...http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools
• Re: Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 22 Mar 2015 09:40:26 -0500
  ...Ace Hardware now sells Craftsman tools, but I think they are now made in China. mcneely ---- Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > That...
• Re: ETKA 7 -- available for download via BitTorrent (instructions within)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 21:22:13 -0500
  loren, which method are you using to run the install program? daemon tools or burning to a dvd. sudhir On 1/8/07, Loren...
• Rubber head key with VW logo,
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:51:03 -0700
  ...They are a much harder steel and you have to hunt down someone that has the heavy duty cutting tools - an almost but not...
• Re: [NVC]Anyone have a Nikon digital SLR for sale??
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 14:26:06 -0800
  ...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
• Re: My door fell off last night
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 5 Apr 2020 20:18:32 -0400
  ...So far I have two different people on the line who have the correct tools and are willing to help. Now it’s just...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Apr 94 16:23:24 PDT
  ...It takes two special tools (one for pressing down the lifters, and the other to grab the spacers) which together should cost less than...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 May 2016 21:38:37 -0700
  ...Striking > wrenches are fairly common tools available in many sizes and they do have > their place. They are soft so as they get hammered...
• Re: members in eureka-arcata area?
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 09:28:22 -0700
  ...have an 81 vanagon and im in need of a few tools that id > rather not buy just for these tasks. > > tasks: > > 1. I...
• Glass
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:20:36 -0800
  ...parts and materials and am able to Re Chrome your windows if you like that look , and do it without any special tools . -Stacy
• Re: Download Request
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 18:43:42 -0600
  ...I'm helping a friend launch a set of software development tools he developed and I happen to use. So, you were promoting your...
• Re: I love VW!
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Thu, 01 May 1997 17:03:01 -0400
  ...VOLKSWAGEN! Yay VW! (And a way-cool ad > at that!) > > Coyote > -- /\_/\ ____ > Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds > (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide...