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• Re: [vanagon] Re: [Vanagon-Westfalia] Removing the Westy Top and Installing a...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 21:33:57 EST
  ...only thing i would add a few ratcheting tie downs on it in addition to the perimeter seal of duct tape.. this stuff could...
• Re: Exhaust install question -- sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 11:36:41 -0400
  ...with anything but a ratchet...and, if they are as hard >to get out as I am thinking, the ratchet will fail....so I...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:48:02 -0700
  ...a bus and the screw driver > got stuck, cracked sockets, ratchets that stopped ratcheting have all > gone back & been replaced. Funny looks sometimes (especially...
• Re: . Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:12:51 -0400
  ...Should you encounter left-handed threads, you simply remove the detachable > ratchet head and turn it around. > > 2. There is NO need to reset...
• Re: tilt steering column???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 18:08:41 +1200
  ...Toyota columns have coarse ratchets, so I guess a Skyline friction-adust unit will have to do. Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New...
• clutch pedal adjustment procedure
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 20:30:36 -0700
  ...Use a 13mm wrench (ratcheting wrench works great here) to remove the master cylinder mounting bolts 2. Move the master cylinder around until the...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 09:42:10 -0400
  ...8mm, 10 mm, 12 mm 13 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, 19 mm sockets and a ratchet with a 3" and 6" extension, plus...
• Re: How to remove starter?
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Demarest
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 00:05:12 EST
  ...and a 6" extension--I'm not sure how the whole ratchet end would fit. That long bolt has does have a nut & washer...
• CONTINUING TRAILING ARM SAGA...
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 11 May 2002 17:50:55 EDT
  ...I battered it with my ratchet air wrench. I turned it, until the rubber bushings turned inside the arm. I even made a press...
• Re: Rear Pressure Leak - Tips and Tricks Requested
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 22:11:16 +0000
  ...is too long for the socket....................... > I don't push the ratchet all the way into the socket. > It'll still turn the socket...
• Re: WHICH WAY to adjust?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 12:36:36 -0700
  ...WHICH WAY to adjust? I would like to adjust my brakes through the holes provided to move those little ratchets that probably don't...
• Re: Water Pump, lower bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:24:43 -0700
  ...I engaged the stud with the socket on the first try, > slipped the stubby ratchet into the extension and drove it home. > > Jim > > On...
• Re: replacing padded part of dashboard/ brown dashpad FS
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 13:26:50 EST
  ...i have done it without removing the dash, but it involves much swearing and lacerations and many hours and a tiny right angle ratcheting...
• Re: Upper Control Arm, hex key size
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 5 May 2008 23:43:18 -0700
  There is just enough room to get a 3/8" allen socket in there on a ratchet.� The 1/2" drive socket is too...
• Re: Heater under back seat
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 23:01:42 -0400
  ...I'm thinking about that unreachable right-side screw and I have seen ratcheted screwdrivers like a small ratchet wrench with a screwdriver head...
• Re: Slipping Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 15:07:57 EST
  ...The > action is that the brake shoes wobble enough to move a ratchet that turns > the adjusting star wheel. If the brakes are adjusted...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 11:12:34 -0500
  ...reverse at a certain point (maybe a bad tooth in the ratcheting mechanism). I took it back and this time > Sears gladly replaced it...
• Craftsman tools (was: Spring clip pliers)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 07 Mar 1996 11:30:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...The only one I've >ever broken is the 3/8" u-joint ratchet extension, and I expected it to >break. I also like...
• Re: Replacement Canvas for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 18 May 2005 11:20:28 -0400
  ...there are somewhere around 100 screws, so unless you have a ratchet drive, it might get tiring. The mattresses seem to get in the...
• Re: Building a Shop
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 13:34:32 -0400
  ...would you put in your > > shop, besides a battery impact or ratchet? > > > > > > adam Butler > > > Florence, TX>Close to Austin > > > > + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + > > > > rob@robertlpeters.com > > www.robertlpeters...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:53:53 -0500
  ...But you really need a good ratcheting crimp tool with the proper dies to achieve one, especially with those insulated crimp connectors. The common...
• Re: New drums, now brake pedal goes to floor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Mon, 15 May 2000 12:50:21 -0700
  ...Any > thoughts? Could the self-adjustment screws be on > the verge of ratcheting? ===== Mark 87 Westfalia Gl 84 Scirocco 8v http://student.fortlewis.edu...
• Re: 12 point bit tool spec needed for CV/axle removal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 17:10:20 -0800
  ...One type has the 3/8 ratchet end, which is good. The other type has just a straight shaft you have to put into...
• Re: General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 17:58:50 -0700
  ...I've taken my second hand ratchets to the truck for repair and the driver wouldn't take any money, so their lifetime guarantee...
• Re: Exhaust install question -- sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 13:13:32 -0500
  ...with anything but a ratchet...and, if they are as hard > >to get out as I am thinking, the ratchet will fail....so I...
• Re: Camper Roof rack questions..
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 00:53:42 -0400
  ...up a pair of custom supports and buy some 1" strap ratchets to hold the boat down with for much much less. I do...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 16:54:13 -0600
  ...RFAN" <Pat.Spragge@rfan.com> wrote: > > Would a box wrench or ratcheting box wrench get to it? > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Dec 6...
• Re: Setting time timing - unexpectedly need help.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:39:53 -0500
  ...I am using a 10-mm socket > with a 1/4-inch ratchet, > > Would appreciate some step-by step instructions on moving the > distributor...
• Re: how NOT to instal your poptop tent
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:17:46 -0400
  ...Use a quarter-inch ratchet driver and a phillips-head bit to get into the tight spaces for the screws in the back corners...
• Re: New guy introduction
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 1 May 2014 18:02:28 -0700
  ...But out of habit, I always reach for my Snap On wrenches and ratchets. > Mike M
• Wire crimp tool, find
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:48:39 -0400
  ...So, my friend hands me a ratcheting crimper. It puts on just the right pressure then releases. No more over or under crimping. He...
• Re: engine removal Q. Clutch Slave bolts
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 19:11:56 -0800
  ...Take another ratcheted 13mm socket and loosen from the top. Easy once you get the hang of it. I will admit to swearing at...
• Latent heat
  Historical mailing list - Niall Mac Caughey
  Thu, 25 May 2006 22:24:20 +0100
  ...The nearest thing to hand was a small ratchet wrench with a round, knurled handle, just the right diameter. I tightened down the clamp...
• Re: Help removing stripped CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 12:30:05 -0500
  ...grade types have a 3/8" square drive and will accept ratchets and extensions. The impact grade or even the power bolt-outs allow...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! (CONCLUSION!)
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Tue, 14 Jul 2015 12:03:10 -0400
  ...It's now inside the battery > compartment, along with the ratchet straps (minus the metal ratchets.) The > straps will stay there until the next...
• Re: Relocating the battery to the rear of the van - ideas anyone???
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 19:43:08 -0800
  ...wrote: > My Syncro Double Cab is about to go under the ratchet again this weekend or > next. I will be removing the 2.0L...
• Re: Larger tire front storage was fixing the missing posts
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 5 Jan 2020 16:17:36 -0800
  ...Maybe the ratchet strap trick that Neil mentioned earlier. > > Eric Caron >
• Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 6 May 2012 18:58:41 -0700
  ...http://www.drillspot.com/products/75912/Greenlee_45500_Ratchet_Crimper Jim Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 10:55:40 -0700
  ...You could "fine tune" with a ratchet strap. Patrick Spragge > On Jul 13, 2017, at 9:47 AM, Steven Shelton <shelton4@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• Re: Anyone ever carry a Vespa INSIDE a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:51:37 +0000
  ...the front seats and I used the seat belts to attach ratcheting tie downs. David Wilhite 84' Westy Middle TN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard...
• Camper Light Mystery Resolved
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:11:11 -0500
  ...I used a ratchet (with a screwdriver head) where you are able to turn the ratchet head by rotating the handle of the ratchet...
• Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 08:24:17 -0800
  ...way, and I don't see how you could put a ratchet or a bar onto the socket. Anyone done this? (The one response...
• Re: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 13:34:45 -0500
  ...I had to hold it on squarely and securely with the ratchet extension while I broke it loose. You may have to remove fuel...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - manual trans. fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:06:33 -0800
  Yeah, what 's aka as an 'ratcheting box wrench' ...... Flourestcent yellow Is what I use. Welding supply places sell a good metal marker in...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: [Vanagon-Westfalia] Removing the Westy Top and Installing a...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 21:58:24 -0700
  ...only thing i would add a few ratcheting tie downs on it in addition to the perimeter seal of duct tape.. this stuff could...
• Re: spare tire tray (was nut)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:43:16 -0700
  ...Just use a lug wrench, or 19mm socket > on a ratchet, and do it from above. You'll need to feel around a bit...
• Re: vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 10:43:06 -0500
  ...You'll need an allen head >"socket" for a 1/2" ratchet (I used a 3/8" drive allen with a 3/8" to...
• Re: Westy LP leaking at tank
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 07:59:43 -0700
  ...Installation required a screwdriver, ratchet set and 10 minutes of time. One warning, the valve stem is inserted "backwards" from the standard (i.e...
• Re: Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - t
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 18:22:03 -0700
  ...I have tried the extension rods from > my socket set, but they put the ratchet in an almost unworkable position. > > I have checked archives...
• Re: kayaks on roofs (was RE: How Far can a ....
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 14:51:57 -0400
  ...while it's not there in this pic I use a ratcheted tie-down form the front of the canoe to the bumper and...
• Heads Final report and lessons learned
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 18:29:47 -0800
  ...I have a set of those ratchet combination wrench sets (very useful) 10. I changed all the exhaust nuts and bolts to metric 13...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:56:09 -0500
  Just to show that things changed during the model year of '85, My '85 Westy has the "Old style" emergency brake handle and ratchet...
• Re: First breaker-bar of the summer!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jun 1996 15:22:34 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The cheap ratchet one looks like a really mean medieval weapon, with it's curved, broken, splined head. After my third bar, I ended...
• Re: Plug n Play headlight harness with relays - almost done
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 01:29:08 EST
  ...In them Volvo mounts a ratchet relay controlling the headlights in the engine compartment on the inner fender wing. This relay does not seem...
• Relocating the battery to the rear of the van - ideas anyone???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 19:19:21 -0800
  My Syncro Double Cab is about to go under the ratchet again this weekend or next. I will be removing the 2.0L I4...
• Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 6 May 2012 21:19:33 -0700
  ...They can > be found at online for $20-$100. > > Typical: > http://www.drillspot.com/products/75912/Greenlee_45500_Ratchet_Crimper > > Jim -- Neil n 65...
• Re: HELP! oil filter stuck
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 07:27:47 -0800
  ...The cap style "wrench" that slips on the end of the filter and is designed to be turned with a 3/8" ratchet is...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:04:56 -0400
  ...It an XL reversible ratcheting flex set. Originally labeled EZ-Red, then Mountain, now ATD, just google "platinum 99650". -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:21:18 -0400
  ...I used the cardboard from the box,foam strips,some duct tape,and a ratchet strap with hooks on the end. I heard from...
• Re: Spring clip pliers
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 10:41:44 -0800 (PST)
  ...The only one I've ever broken is the 3/8" u-joint ratchet extension, and I expected it to break. I also like...