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Brake bleeding, size of wrench???
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Fri, 8 Jun 2001 08:02:25 -0700
What size of wrench should I need to bleed my brakes on y 1980 Vanagon??? Thanx in advance _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN...
What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch?
Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
Mon, 15 Sep 2003 19:05:50 -0400
Hey all, what is the size allen wrench needed to adjust the throttle body switch? this is for a 89 carat with digifant. thanks...
Re: Detailed list of what size sockets/wrenches/tools do you carry??
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:39:34 -0800
...Detailed list of what size sockets/wrenches/tools do you > > carry?? > > > > > >> Hi Chuck: > >> I have been asking that same question of the various lists...
Oil filter Wrench
Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 17:37:00 -0700
Would someone be so kind as to suggest an appropriate oil filter wrench for an 87 Vanagon GL? I've only changed oil on...
Re: 250 ft-lb torque wrench?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:26:17 -0600
...I've never used an impact wrench before, > can > the wrench be set to apply a maxium torque to bolts when tightening > the > bolts...
Re: Snap On 17mm 21mm trans wrench $1
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 11:49:22 -0600
...Snap On 17mm 21mm trans wrench $1 > > > > I'll shill for dylan, its a nice wrench. Pic of mine here: http:// > > www.members.shaw...
brake shoes cont..... 7mm wrench
Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
Mon, 13 Mar 2000 04:36:36 -0500
...going out tomorrow to buy fluid and a 7mm wrench (right one I hope?) and bleed brakes. Lee, The typical 7mm box wrench will...
Re: How 'bout a newsgroup (Wrench)
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
Fri, 3 Nov 1995 00:54:54 -0500 (EST)
...Is this a wrench? Or is it some kind of magic de-tighten und unloosen device from VW-GMbH? Larry ===________\ Columbus /_] [__][__]| Alpha Phi Omega...
re- Stuck bolt
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
9 Jul 1997 13:29:15 -0600
...He used a BAW (big as wrench), still toooo tight. So, this being a flat head, he poored some liquid wrench into the holes...
Re: Plug for 12V Impact Wrench
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:39:26 -0400
Definitely less than what I paid for my first electric impact wrench. On the other paw, mine is cordless. I got mine at a...
Re: Negative Terminal (Stupid Question)
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 08:12:13 -0700
Yeah Roger, braze that wrench in place, nuch better conductor.... On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 7:45 AM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com...
torque wrench units/sources?
Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
Wed, 9 Jul 1997 09:23:45 +0000
Gonna be shopping for a torque wrench and noticed that most are rated in ft-lbs and m-kgs, but Bentley gives N-m...
Re: Don't Use: Click type torque wrench?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 9 May 95 21:18:10 EDT
> > For some reason, throughout my repair microfiche, my manual urges again and > again something like: > > Do not use inaccurate click type torque wrench > > Every...
Re: Transaxel tool
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:10:07 -0600
Just cut off a straight section of that 17mm Allen wrench - then use one of those ratcheting box end wrenches with it. Works. John...
Re: oxy sensor
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 23:03:56 -0800
...Apply the proper sized ring wrench, and tap GENTLY on the other >end of the wrench with the hammer to break it free. It...
Re: Massive oil leak at oil cooler/block interface - 87 westy
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 12:09:30 EST
...Although unlikely, a strap wrench might do the job. Also, lining the jaws of a pipe wrench or Vise-Grips with 1/16 inch...
Re: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:07:06 -0800
I keep a couple of Thorsen dog bone wrenches under the seat with vise grips,needle nose pliers,screw drives. they're magnetised and...
Re: HF Specials
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:47:09 -0500
...BUT - I also learned to never ever trust a torque wrench. In the shop environment, everytime we had a torque job - that torque wrench...
Re: Detailed list of what size sockets/wrenches/tools do you carry??
Historical mailing list - David Etter
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:22:28 -0700
...What I started doing is to mark my wrenches (and sockets by extension) to see which ones I DON'T use in my daily...
Re: Torque wrench use
Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
Mon, 8 Nov 2004 13:57:09 -0600
...Torque wrench use > Dial or pointer torque wrenches are required because with VW boxer engines > the capnuts will continue to move some after the...
Re: Tools: ya gets what ya pays for
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:27:46 -0700
6mm AH same hF wrench I broke Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus On Jan 23, 2012, at 3:50 PM, Jim Felder...
tools for adjusting throttle switch
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 9 Mar 2001 08:40:41 -0800
Does anyone know what size allen-wrench is used for the throttle switch adjustment bolts on an '88 Vanagon? Its kind of a reach...
Re: Brake bleeding, size of wrench???
Historical mailing list - T Berk
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 22:45:24 -0700
Sean Garrett wrote: > > What size of wrench should I need to bleed my brakes on y 1980 Vanagon??? > Thanx in advance > _______________________ On my non...
Re: torque for front wheel caliper bolts?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 10 Nov 2001 09:35:58 -0600
...the torque wrenches i have available only go to 150. do you know > if these things are available via flaps? > > thanks, tim. > > bill > '87...
Re: i need a lug wrench
Historical mailing list - ZZ
Thu, 15 Nov 2001 12:29:49 -0500
...i need a lug wrench Anybody have a lug-wrench that they want to sell/give me? Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and...
FW: Transmission filler plug wrench.
Historical mailing list - al jordans
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 22:57:34 -0500
...Transmission filler plug wrench. Why not get a 17 mm hex wrench and saw off about 1" - then place That into a 17mm socket...
Re: Torque Wrench
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 5 Oct 2002 11:43:02 -0400
At 11:30 AM 10/5/2002, Marla Stelk wrote: >So just how important is it really to use a torque wrench? Personally I...
Re: I need a lug wrench
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 15 Nov 2001 09:11:07 -0800
I'm with everyone on this, I bent a lug wrench tring to get my " never " removed lug nuts loose, or OVER wrenched nuts...
Re: Product review: folding lug wrench
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 12 Mar 2003 10:08:27 -0500
...The > factory lug wrenches in these in '90 and '92 were complete crap. No > room under the seat for an ordinary 4-way like...
Re: Also - absolutely use a troque wrench
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 18:45:22 -0700
...He never herd of a troque wrench, neither SAE, Metric or Whitworth. Even the best smelling checker wood knot have cot that won.
Re: Christmas tools...
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:59:22 -0600
Gear Wrench Quadbox wrenches were sold a couple of Christmases ago for $10 a pair at the local NAPA store. Sears wants $30 for...
Re: Bleeding Coolant on a 2.1L syncro
Historical mailing list - bueses
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:35:12 -0700
>> Take a 10mm wrench with you for when you find out that 8mm doesn't >> fit... > > > > Likewise, a 13mm wrench in your pocket will...
Re: Oil plug
Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:30:39 -0400
Scott - I do use a torque wrench on the oil drain plug. Especially when I am working on someone else's rig. I use...
Re: differential nut
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:49:14 -0800
Another "low profile" option, that is also cheap, is to use an old 17mm head nut, and a standard 17mm box wrench. Put the...
Re: battery removal3-1026)
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Wed, 22 Oct 2003 18:35:08 -0700
If there is no strap, you can take two wrenches with the circle part of the wrench big enough to fit over the battery...
Re: 250 ft-lb torque wrench?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:22:31 -0600
...I've never used an impact wrench before, can > the wrench be set to apply a maxium torque to bolts when tightening the > bolts...
Blue Wrench time
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Tue, 2 Oct 2001 07:58:11 -0700
To help you get those steel liners out of those aluminum barrels, use the blue wrench. Heat the aluminum to verrrry hot with a...
Re: i need a lug wrench
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 15 Nov 2001 11:32:47 -0500
...You might be able to find a big old Cadillac lug wrench that would work. A metric cross-wrench would not free the lugs...
Re: Torque wrench use
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Sun, 7 Nov 2004 11:39:48 -0500
My one comment here, and I have 2 click type and one beam torque wrench, is simply the fact that in using any torque...
Re: Torque for lug nuts on GoWesty Alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Thu, 3 Oct 2019 23:05:58 -0700
...Tell them never tighten with an impact > wrench. > > Many times the shop will protest and say they use "Torque Sticks" which > are colored extensions...
Re: Vanagon Transaxle Oil Change
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove
Mon, 25 Sep 1995 16:20:36 -0400 (EDT)
...My big old allen wrench won't even begin to fit in there. I recently had this problem with the wrench not being able...
torque wrench info and need to know
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Thu, 22 Apr 2004 07:09:48 -0400
hi all torque wrenches must be calaberated often to keep correct values. it must be perfect. if not then know its deviation. but on...
Re: Shocks again
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Mon, 3 Jan 2011 12:14:23 -0700
Hi Peter, If you're sure you're not going to reuse the shock, use a pipe wrench on the polished shaft near the...
Re: Head torque values...
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:24:57 -0700
Use a bar type torque wrench only due to the sealant. You need to hold a constant 37 ft lbs for a few seconds...
Re: replacing rear wheel assemblies on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sun, 31 Mar 2002 09:24:55 EST
Gary, If my memory is correct, I did a little refining of an offset box wrench in order to accomplish that task. I also...
Re: O2 sensor wiring
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 6 Nov 2006 20:11:35 -0500
You can use a 7/8" wrench if you don't have the proper metric one. Mike jon wrote: > Thanks, that's what I...
Re: 1984 Frozen stuck O2 sender
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:13:14 -0800
...Start tapping the wrench with a smallish hammer. > > > > Do the "Anvil Chorus" a few times, while spraying (soaking) again a couple > > times. This should...
Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 2 Jan 2018 15:27:48 -0500
...Spring clamp tool for flat-spring clamps Internal and external retaining clip tools Set of metric Allen wrenches 6 mm Allen wrench with short...
Re: Flywheel Bolts, Blue Wrench
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Sun, 22 Jul 2001 13:15:41 -0700
...Use the Blue Wrench. Heat the offending flywheel with a propane torch until it is very hot. Too hot to touch. Apply ice cubes...
Re: torque wrench
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sun, 28 Nov 2004 11:46:33 -0400
...torque wrench > Hi Peter, > > I am on my third Craftsman 10-75 ft-lb torque wrench. I had the first one for about 7...
Re: Slight VW Content - Most versatile torque wrench?
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:51:13 -0600
...outside of the stupid axle nut! lol What would be the "least" torque that one would use a torque wrench on? Please understand, this...
Re: Why Must I Use a Bar Type Torque Wrench On Cylinder Head Bolts?
Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
Fri, 7 Mar 2003 12:59:29 -0700
So I just bought (3 months ago) an upgraded Craftsman Click Style Torque Wrench that has a dial that indicates exact torque specs in...
Re: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:17:11 -0600
...Now I'm more > confused :-( No problem when I working on the > car, I just find the socket/wrench that > works. Maybe I jsut...
Re: cv joint bolts?
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Mon, 28 Jul 2003 16:24:07 -0700
Howdy, Bill, I'm pretty conscious about dirt filling up heads of bolts and sharp allen wrenches. My buddy and i both looked at...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 03:20:17 -0700
...The >> wrench has to be horizontal. > > Or have Isaac Newton stand on the end of a wrench 500 meters long. > That's how you...
Re: click style torque wrench
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Wed, 3 Mar 2004 09:05:53 EST
In a message dated 3/3/04 8:17:07 AM, jake_beaulieu@YAHOO.COM writes: << Are there any other torque wrenches out there...
Re: Transmission filler plug wrench.
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 15:27:41 -0800
Why not get a 17 mm hex wrench and saw off about 1" - then place That into a 17mm socket? It's cheap! Randy...
Re: late vannie arm rest flopping
Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:48:01 -0400
...I took an allen wrench and used a grinder to shorten the short end to about a quarter of an inch. I could fit...
Vanagon tool recomendation
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 20 Apr 2001 09:34:51 -0700
...The 10mm wrench is 280mm tall, the 2mm wrench is 137mm tall They are well made, and hefty. MAde in the USA, great stuff...
Re: differential nut
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:12:05 -0500
...Put the nut through the >> wrench first, up to the self washer, then put the wrench and nut into >> the hole in the drain...