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• SAAB list server????
  Historical mailing list - David M. Mayes, Ph.D.
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 08:05:40 -0700
  ...Comes with two sets of mag = wheels, 8 new tires, (4 studded snows), Bra, cover, special tools, Tule = rack. =20 ABSOLUTE SHOWROOM CONDITION! $28...
• Rear brakes, 87 syncro - how long?
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 08:16:27 -0700
  ...Any special tools? Thanks, Jeff __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com
• Re: Suddenly it won't ...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 08:52:10 -0500
  ...This is not a job for the average Joe due to the specialized tools needed and complexity of assembly. IMHO they three times more...
• Re: tie rod removal...
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:57:59 -0400
  I've always used a big hammer, no special tools at all. Loosen the tie rod nut, and give the steering knucle a couple...
• Re: Friday NVC: Long-neglected valve adjustment question?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:44:34 -0500
  ...From a little > internet reading the "special tools" are a 14mm wrench, $6 feeler > gauge, and a flathead screwdriver. > > Anyway, I'm interested in...
• 76 Type II valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Thu, 16 May 1996 20:11:00 -0400
  ...Second question will I need any special tools above Open/box wrenches, feelers, srewdrviers etc? If so what? Thanks Bill Crick contenplating starting to...
• replacing ball joints on 87 non-synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 16:25:58 -0500 (EST)
  ...Can it be done without special VW tools? (For laughs, I called the local dealer and got a quote of $200 per side exclusive...
• rear brake renewal
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 12:24:17 -0700
  ...are there any special tools or parts i need besides the brake pads? Joe 1986 vanagon gl buffalo new york __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC...
• RE: Window tinting
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 02 Feb 1995 16:12:10 EST
  ...Window tinting rewards experience and prep time like anything else, but I think it looks great and it doesn't take special tools. It...
• Re: rear wheel bearing is squeaking
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 23:00:30 -0700
  ...rear wheel bearing is squeaking Hey crew, my rear wheel bearing is squeaking, how much work is it to fix myself? Special tools? Thanks...
• Re: manual tranny fluid change
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 00:03:56 -0700
  ...The synchro recommendations for Redline -- how should I interpret this for an '85/2WD ? Also, what tools are needed to do the MT oil...
• clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 18:09:44 -0600
  ...Any ideas? If I have to replace the lower ball joint, is this something I can do without special tools like a spring compressor...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 14 May 2004 14:54:40 -0600
  ...Are there any special techniques? Or, do I need special tools? Thanks.
• 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...
• need advice re: rebuilding 84 Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 05:42:13 -0500
  ...need any special tools to take the engine apart and put it back together? I heard someone say that a special tool is needed...
• 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...
• transmission rebuilding..how hard
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 09:09:15 -0800
  There are a few special tools needed, not to mention the sneaky little things that make the difference between one that lasts and one...
• 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 >
• 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...
• 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: Drippy Tranny-REPLY
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 19:03:08 EDT
  ...No special tools required- just the usual here. Go to the local VW dealer and take a look at the blown up diagram of...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 14 May 2004 13:37:23 -0700
  ...I haven't had any luck here either. > >Are there any special techniques? Or, do I need special tools? ------- A cobalt bit should have...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 15:27:48 -0500
  ...curved, long-nose, special for hex nuts. Spring clamp tool for flat-spring clamps Internal and external retaining clip tools Set of metric Allen...
• Re: Still Smell Coolant
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 12:34:21 -0400
  ...materials & tools to put dyes in the vehicle's fluids (coolant, freon, etc.). These dyes can then be seen with a special light. I...
• Re: Where to buy Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 18:35:13 -0000
  ...Now that's customer service! Mostly watercooled VW stuff but many consumables and special tools also. Based in SoCal so packages get to anywhere...
• Re: need advice re: rebuilding 84 Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - David O. Bradshaw
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 09:58:21 -0500 (EST)
  ...need any special tools to take the engine apart and put it back > together? I heard someone say that a special tool is needed...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 10 Nov 2012 10:46:43 -0600
  Free isn't free if I have to make a special trip to Sears to replace a broken tool. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir...
• Re: Tranmission R & R
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:39:14 -0700
  ...often use the universal compensator to get the job done. > > What special tools or equipment would be needed or nice to have for the...
• Manual Transmission Website
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:46:54 -0800
  Certainly gives me an appreciation of how specialized this kind of work is. http://www.longenterprises.com/index.htm This is kind of cool...
• Re: '80 linkage problem
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 13:49:40 -0600 (MDT)
  On Mon, 11 Mar 1996, Don Geiger wrote: > BTW, any special tools needed to replace gearshift housing, or shaft > therein? Just in case I...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Wed, 10 May 1995 07:20:58 +0000
  ...You don't need to have any of the special tools to replace the fronts > as the bentley book requires. > ------------------------------------------------------- Harry yates Internet: hyates...
• Moulding Tool: where do I get it.
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 22:08:49 -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...
• Auto Trans Repair Question
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 14:02:14 -0500
  ...Is it possible to remove the cover, install the new seals and put it back on without any special tools or special gymnastic maneuvers...
• Re: How to remove rear pulley on a 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:59:18 -0600
  ...Bentley calls for a special tool for obvious reasons. Has >anyone R&R this bolt without special tools or removing the engine? > >Thanks, > >Jim
• You get what you pay for
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 2 May 2005 12:18:40 -0600
  ...you are doing and evaluated differences Knows how to use the special tools if needed When you take the top and multiply by the...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Fri, 14 May 2004 18:39:53 -0400
  ...I haven't had any luck here either. > >Are there any special techniques? Or, do I need special tools? ------- A cobalt bit should have...
• has anyone replaced tranny seals?
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 11:32:38 -0600
  ...Transmissions scare me - too many things that have clearances, tolerances and adjustments and too many special tools to get it all right. I'd...
• Re: 85 GL Engine Exchange
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 14:48:02 -0800
  ...Special tools? Hammer type impact driver, torque wrench, some method for locking the flywheel in place when you are taking it off. Not much...
• Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 May 2005 15:26:30 -0500
  ...can repair in his own home shop with ordinary tools. The manual tranny requires special (and very expensie) jigs to get it apart and...
• Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:55:38 +0000
  ...I am wondering what is the best way to get the hub cover off? I do not have the special VW tools listed within...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 10:47:41 -0600
  ...Toolkit And specialty items for Ontario Residents: - a 2 ton come-along - 30 ft of towing rope - a snow shovel - a bag of kitty...
• Re: vw tools?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:22:28 -0700
  ...VW specialty place such as this one: http://www.jbugs.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=5003&Category_Code=Tools Thar purdy...
• Belt me please!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 10:12:54 -0500
  ...Could belts be that hard? Any special tools? I'm thinking about tackling it this weekend. Any advice, or directions would be GREATLY appreciated...
• Re: Waterpump and exhaust and rust - Oh my!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:23:52 -0800
  ...there are special 'grabber' tools....that will grab rounded off things - there are all kinds of special nut/bolt removal tools, I'd suggest...
• Re: Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 01:27:12 EDT
  ...Nobody uses special tools for this sort of job, I gather. >> Don't forget the trans mainshaft seal and the rear crank seal. Michael...
• Re: BALL JOINTS...
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 18:31:02 EDT
  ...Freight tools. I'm thinking I can use this to remove and install ball joints with it. Is there any trick or special tool...
• Re: Baum tool order...
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 11:14:39 -0400
  ...Baum is a supplier of European speciality tools, and they have (more >or less) all the tools called out in the Bentley manual, by...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:59:37 -0500
  ...that had them >> into a >> Vanagon. >> >> Not only to you need special tools (steel wedges) you need a magic >> wand to >> make room to...
• Starter Bushing Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 12:29:14 -0700
  ...I don't have any special tools (Bentley shows VW 228b) to remove the old bushing and considering its location, don't imagine it...
• Easy Start #33D0
  Historical mailing list - Darren Harris
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 14:57:56 -0500
  Accepting credit cards for your business has never been so easy & affordable! Our specialty is establishing your merchant account! NO APPLICATION FEE! NO PROGRAMMING...
• 1.9L Removing pistons
  Historical mailing list - MF
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 18:20:11 -0500
  ...What special tools will I need and where can I get them? As best I can tell, all access is through the cooling pipe...
• Re: Shocking Thread
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 10 May 2004 20:17:29 +0000
  ...to be OK, if not special. > >JT > >Curiosity Kills more Mice then Cats _________________________________________________________________ Getting married? Find tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN...
• Re: Winkler Products - Group Buy Anyone??
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 07:03:31 -0500
  ...to? Nathan _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx
• Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Jarvis
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 10:18:44 -0800
  ...Bently manual of course shows all the special VW tools to sling it up, lower the motor from the lift, etc. Is there a...
• tranny swap
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Stangeland
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 15:14:06 -0800
  ...there might've found through experience...? also- will i need any special tools? thanks as always.... peace, jeff '81 westy --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo...
• Re: Rear brakes, 87 syncro - how long?
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 10:47:02 -0500
  ...Any special tools? Thanks, Jeff __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com
• Re: Power Steering hose with new hydraulic hose
  Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 22:03:36 -0400
  ...No special tools, only a 17 and 19mm wrench. The procedure for filling the power steering tank worked well, I used the following site...
• Re: replacing rear brake shoes-special tools?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 20:20:17 -0800
  Nope. It helps to have some kind of a hook, though, to pull springs. And a sharpened dowel to staunch the flow of brake...
• Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:15:28 -0700
  ...joint and bushing kit before and can recommend one? ---any other special tools I might need for the PS rack and any other part...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 18:53:40 -0600
  ...I know it takes a special tool to deal with these. I >> would simply cut them off but I'm pretty weak from all...