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Re: starter bush
Historical mailing list - Felder
Tue, 18 Nov 2003 19:27:38 -0800
...grind a very sharp angled point on a the largest cold chisel that will fit into the hold and have at it with a...
Re: Front Bearing Saga; Part 3 or 4...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 28 Dec 2001 17:07:29 -0600
...and I will try to set > that up > but... > 2 cold chisels shot, bought a bernzOmatic torch, Van out of > commission for > a week...
Re: Head gasket swap WBX..stuck cylinder help needed
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Tue, 18 Nov 2003 17:26:36 -0600
...This worked when all kinds of tapping and prying with screwdrivers and gently tapping chisels in that space did not... This worked for me...
Re: Front heater blower
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:05:57 -0800
...Make sure that you have the clips mentioned in the write up before you split the heater box(I use a wood chisel for...
Mangeled lug nuts (slight rambeling)
Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 14:07:10 -0600
...Hammer and Chisel, wow that had to hurt! Rob
Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:27:27 -0700
...3) Took a cold chisel and ridged the outside circumference to get the vice grips to bite better instead of spinning. No way, still...
Power Steering Rack Rebuild
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:16:11 -0500
...Never use a knife for a scredriver or a screw driver for a chisel, etc. What say you, Volks? (think VaG will get me...
Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:24:21 -0400
...One is an air chisel and the other is a pickle fork that goes into the air chisel. I believe I bought this second...
Re: 30 fan fuse or circuit breaker
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 10 Sep 1997 01:51:47 UT
...shop getting the front end repaired, the body shop "technician" air chiseled through the wiring harness. Would have liked to see the look on...
Re: Installing a tie rod in a Syncro
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 8 Sep 1998 23:49:40 -0400
...problems). >The inner joint is first torqued and then secured by chiseling/bending >that "extrusion" into the notch of the steering rack. >This looked...
Re: the nuts and bolts of exhaust work thinking like a plumber
Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
Tue, 8 Apr 2003 11:00:49 -0500
...The other areas of the exhaust can be chiseled so I always used softer bolts with brass nuts. � Remember that you may revisit your...
The enemy: Gas tank leak
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Mon, 3 Sep 2001 23:00:26 -0700
...All went smooth on the disassembly except I broke my favorite tool (old dental chisel). I cleaned everything up put in the new grommets...
Re: removing ball joint nut?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:24:15 -0700
...I do have a > small air hammer that I've never used not sure if that would work with a > chisel end? > > Thanks, Andy
Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:21:31 -0500
...The answer was a bigger chisel and a bigger hammer. Now I just need a bigger pry bar to get the cases fully apart...
Re: front seat swivel removal
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:02:53 -0700
...A sawzall will work bring a few different blades , a good cold chisel and hammer. Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: "walt spak" <b20swalt@CITY-NET...
Re: Crash Survivor
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Wed, 9 Apr 2008 19:20:54 -0600
...How is existing skin removed at the seams, chisel? torch? As you can see, this is virgin territory for me and I need a...
Re: Can't remove Auto trans
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Wed, 7 Jun 2006 15:59:21 -0700
...Not really a good choice overall, is it? Eventually, you could remove the crankshaft from the case, and take a chisel to the wretched...
Re: ECU Testing
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:44:50 -0500
Like most chipped stuff I have run across, maybe he chipped it out with a hammer and chisel. Jim On Fri, Jul 10, 2015...
Re: Calling all wood carvers/craftspeople (Vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:04:11 -0500
...I have a cnc router and nice set of carving chisels. Tim in > san Jose > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> > Sent...
Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:50:13 -0500
...The man with the air chisel needs to have his hands tied. When the time comes you will have the same challenges on the...
Re: converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 11:29:56 -0800
...I know you have the nice I4 setup, so > > > > I appreciate the info. > > > > > > > > > > I tried drilling out the spot welds but ended > > > > up chiseling...
Re: CV joints...condition?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:38:45 -0800
...I also use a cold chisel and a hammer to unscrew the stripped out ones - not that hard to do at all. Though, I...
Re: head repair and water pump
Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
Thu, 19 Jun 2003 15:43:43 -0400
...I cut a notch in > it with a Dremel and used an 3# steel hammer and a large chisel to > "unscrew" it. Replaced it...
Re: Help me get this nut off!!!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 18:49:10 -0600
...I've > got > cold chisels and hack saws and all kind of implements of > destruction; how do > I use these items to get this...
Re: Heater Box
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:04:39 -0600
...So easy! John On Jan 13, 2016 16:46, "Jim Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > I use a chisel and a hammer to...
Re: VW camping season started?
Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
Mon, 4 Mar 2019 14:53:08 +0000
If I could chisel the ice off my Eurovan based motorhome I'd head to Florida. It's 7 above in Chicago. -----Original Message...
Re: How to remove torsion arms, bearings?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Jul 94 17:10:00 bst
...I had to chisel these off and make new ones (I went to buy some but VW wanted 2 pounds. EACH!) >2. How do...
Re: Fwd:Info on '78 to '73 Engine Swap
Historical mailing list
Fri, 5 Apr 1996 05:53:37 -0500
...79 and '73 Install '79 rear wiring harness in '73 Body: chisel off and install air filter support bracket switch fuel tank cover plates...
Re: Power Steering Boots
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 28 Jan 2005 06:55:55 EST
...It has a lip on it that you bend toward a slot the rack (with a chisel or a punch) after you get it...
Re: converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 15:32:14 -0800
...Since my Vanagon is a Diesel , I can only use a Diesel Vanagon radiator, unless I want to start chiseling. I have a spare...
Re: Engine Problem
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Mon, 22 Aug 94 9:35:39 PDT
...Seriously! > We had to chisel it out. Strangely, the compression on #3 was 115, #4 > was 103, and 1 & 2 were 92 each... Hmmm...
Re: still can't pull CIS injectors!
Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 17:09:08 -0800
...the o-ring now and I'm thinking of taking a chisel to it to try and crack it in half. Then, I could...
Re: Need graywater tank ideas
Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
Fri, 20 Aug 2004 07:31:39 -0700
...to why its illegal to use a > bucket, and why the chiseled old man would infer such a thing. > > Is this a local issue...
Re: syncro rotors
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Mon, 13 Dec 1999 12:05:50 -0500
...With the screw, use a big chisel. This should take it out. No need to save it, it is really not needed. Since you...
Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:36:40 -0400
...pry bar, a ball peen hammer, a mini sledge, an air chisel, and pure brute force. Finally got the nut off (squeeking all the...
Replacing wheel bearings
Historical mailing list
Wed, 14 May 1997 00:10:03 -0400 (EDT)
...A copper chisel essentially. I used a copper bar I had around that was actually an electrical connector. I banged the bearings out using...
Re: converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 11:33:26 -0800
...I know you have the nice I4 setup, so > > > > > I appreciate the info. > > > > > > > > > > > > I tried drilling out the spot welds but ended > > > > > up chiseling...
Re: exaust removal
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Mon, 2 Jul 2007 23:55:31 -0700
Its common place to turn a rounded off nut with a sharp chisel I first point the chisel straight into the nut to get...
Re: Starter Solonoid Blues
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Sep 1995 15:30:42 -0300
...I was using a cold chisel on the nut, well braced against a vice. It still fragged into pieces. I think it was a...
Re: Empty Cat. Converter
Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
Mon, 25 Sep 2000 12:42:38 -0300
...The way they are made would make that a simple job, just remove and hammer away with a chisel or steel rod of sorts...
Re: Engine conversions and such...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 01:30:31 -0500
...I think I'll take a chisel and hammer with me next time I go to a bone yard and get a report on...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - rear wheel bearing job
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Thu, 20 Jan 2005 11:11:51 -0600
...I always have a lot of chisels and punches and homemade drivers made from transmission countershafts- solid steel 7/8" by 11" - laying around...
Re: Wheel stud problem
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:57:05 -0800
...Vice grips, Cold > chisels, heat, drilling, blah-blah butcher-butcher > curse-curse. > > Can wheel studs be replaced without removing hub? > > I really don't...
Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:56:41 -0700
...3) Took a cold chisel and ridged the outside circumference to get the vice grips to bite better instead of spinning. No way, still...
Stuck Grease Cap? Try This PIC.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 5 Sep 2012 20:19:11 -0700
...Didn't get around to trying a cold chisel as in my desperation, found a chunk of box steel left over from my engine...
Re: CV removal tips?
Historical mailing list - neil
Sun, 14 May 2006 14:03:35 -0400
...I have removed the > circlip and tried tapping > the end of the shaft with a cold chisel while the > outer joint was supported in...
Re: Can't remove Auto trans
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 7 Jun 2006 20:48:52 -0400
...Maybe use your dremel to make a little shoulder on the head of the bolt and then drift it ccw with a chisel? I...
Re: can I put 6 1/2" speakers in a Westy?
Historical mailing list - jbclem1
Sat, 28 May 2005 18:11:18 -0700
...I had to take a metal chisel and a hacksaw and hammer a part of the brace until the speaker could slide into place...
Rear axle nut. Uuugh!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 04 Nov 1994 08:52:23 EST
...For the same amount, I could have the nut cracked with a chisel, and put NEW nuts on. (I found a place near here...
Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Mon, 9 Aug 2010 18:39:37 EDT
...3) Took a cold chisel and ridged the outside circumference to get the vice grips to bite better instead of spinning. No way, still...
Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Wed, 25 Jan 2006 09:53:36 -0600
...the splined joint where the relay shaft joins the pinion shaft- I removed the clamp bolt, then drove a small cold chisel into the...
Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
Historical mailing list - Fillmore West
Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:42:23 -0600
...No way. > 3) Took a cold chisel and ridged the outside circumference to get the vice > grips to bite better instead of spinning. No...
Re: converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 11:39:04 -0800
...I know you have the nice I4 setup, so > > > > > > I appreciate the info. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I tried drilling out the spot welds but ended > > > > > > up chiseling...
Re: Front heater blower - pics
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sat, 13 Oct 2007 12:47:07 -0700
...Make sure that you have the clips mentioned in the write up before you split the heater box(I use a wood chisel for...
Re: Replacing window screens?
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:20:12 -0700
...be pressed in >> to release the frame. >> >> Once out, take a chisel and scrape out the old screen. Reinstall with >> a hot glue gun...
Re: New exhaust install
Historical mailing list - Ronald Smithers
Mon, 7 Apr 2003 13:36:49 EDT
...Unless you know how to properly dress a cold chisel, it is best to leave it in the tool cabinet. On, by the way...
Re: lug nuts too tight
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 09:11:06 -0500
...We tried a coal chisel and the chisel would not cut the nut. Turns out the back ring on it is case hardened steel...
Re: Warning! Do not use...
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 06:22:18 EST
...able to grab hold of it so your left to drill, chisel, torch, swear-a-lot, hammer, etc, until you get the connection loose...
Re: Rounded off lug nut, HELP! - USE CHISSEL
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 22 Jan 2000 14:10:28 -0600
...I played hell trying to get one off with a chisel and never did. Boogered the threads on the stud as well....and I...
Re: regrease steering U-joint?
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:33:02 -0500
...I used a cold > chisel as a wedge to spread the clamping part of the joint enough > that I could pound it off the...