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• Re: How to remove HUb cap (inner)? - Springloaded?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:33:50 -0400
  ...You can try prying with a screwdriver, on one side, then the other, until it comes off. Mine sometimes falls off, gets lodged in...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits? <NVC>
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:19:50 -0700
  ...What fun, to see illustrations of screwdrivers used as prybars, or chisels, and other selections from the "shop of Horrors"...
• Re: 81 won't start in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 19:10:49 -0600
  ...You didn't say that you have checked for spark. > Pull a wire off a spark plug, stick a screwdriver into the end of...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 16:54:48 -0700
  ...Or cut a slot in it and try a big screwdriver . Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 20, 2015, at 4:36 PM...
• Simple Question on Pop Tops
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 9 Oct 2012 22:48:27 -0700
  ...be easy if captive nuts, more complicated if trying to juggle a wrench blind on the back side and the screwdriver in the other.
• Re: how 2 block fuel lines ?
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Sat, 3 Feb 1996 11:33:53 PST
  ...I tend to use phillips screwdrivers, or 1/4 inch extensions. If you want to be really fancy you can get some metal rod...
• Re: broken spark plug removal?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 23:43:55 -0400
  ...the threads without pulling the heads? I tried > tapping a large screwdriver in like a chisel but that couldn't turn the > threads (even...
• Re: ISO Sliding Window Latch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 5 May 2001 09:47:19 -0500
  ...You need a little 90 Degree straight slot screwdriver to get at the screw. Be careful when it comes off there is a little...
• Re: Today is a Holy day...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 03 May 94 22:07:58 CDT
  ...the little plastic cover snaps on, so you take a small flat screwdriver, and wiggle it between the plastic and the metal 'disk' of...
• Installed GO Westy's rear shoulder belt
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 16:33:49 -0400
  ...I wedged one of those phillips "Tips" (the kind that is only about an inch long and inserts into a screwdriver that accepts various...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 11:28:47 -0700
  ...I bent a screwdriver, ell shaped. And sharpened end. Can get under the hose lip to break the crud and get the lube under...
• Re: sliding side windows
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 May 1996 06:07:39 -0700
  ...the spring to fall out and I use a 90 degree bent screwdriver to do this job easier. Good Luck Kyle Wade Volks-Motorsports
• Re: Grease Needle....an important find!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 16:03:07 -0600
  ...end of the rubber boot, by sticking a small phillips-head screwdriver in first to create a little room. they removed the clamp on...
• Re: tightening up emergency brakes to pass inspection
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 21:44:14 -0500
  To do it right I would loosen the emergency brake cable from under the van and adjust the brakes using a screwdriver to turn...
• Re: key not working
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:57:17 -0500
  ...Remove the switch and try turning it with a screwdriver. If it works properly, you need a new lock cylinder. If not, you need...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 25 Dec 2013 05:25:57 -0800
  ...For the quick solution you need both a phillips and a flat blade screwdriver. 2 phillips screws to remove the lower cover from the...
• Re: HELP : Window regulator trouble
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Sat, 24 May 2003 18:30:44 -0400
  ...Go find yourself a wide-blade flat screwdriver. Remove the motor from the regulator (it was a tight fit w/ the ratchet, but not...
• Re: Trouble starting
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 23 Oct 2015 11:49:00 -0400
  ...Leaving everything apart I put my original back on and, while turning with a screwdriver, jiggled it and the van started. I am heading...
• Re: Alternator Light Just Came On
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:15:48 -0400
  ...Use a 90-degree or 'offset' screwdriver to remove the two >screws, pull the regulator, brushes attached. I just replaced one with >the adjustable...
• Re: Headlight Switch in the dark.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 13:57:52 -0800
  ...If you push on the wire to free the barb then depress it against the metal connector with a toothpick, tiny screwdriver, or similar...
• Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:55:49 -0800
  ...I have a 1/4" drive, 7/16 -12 point socket on a 1/4" drive socket screwdriver. This fits over the propane knob...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:33:01 EST
  In a message dated 2/20/08 5:45:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, mwmiller@CWNET.COM writes: > Put a screwdriver in the lock...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Noise Is?
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:41:20 -0500
  ...2.1 WBX Noise Is? I actually get better sound transfer placing the end of the screwdriver against the the bone immediately behind my...
• Re: radiator grill
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:30:40 -0700
  ...those you just pop inward with a small pointy tool, like a small screwdriver or punch . and that releases the clip in the body...
• Re: Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Wed, 8 May 2013 11:46:39 -0400
  ...Slid a large socket over the shaft of the screwdriver, > hooked the bearing with the screwdriver tip and slapped the socket into the > screwdriver...
• Re: how to HOT-WIRE a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 00:11:06 EST
  ...hole in the potmetal ignition housing and the ignition tumbler can be popped out w/ a small screwdriver. ken wilford tought me that :<) chris
• Re: grill "pins"
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 22:18:27 -0700
  ...Some of the fiberglass plug parts have a small screwdriver head on them. I have found you can usually get about half of these...
• Re: will yours fit in the garage?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 08:51:52 -0400
  ...and secure it in the "really up" position by placing a screwdriver in one of the holes in the door track...see http://exploits...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Sat, 7 Mar 2015 12:47:22 -0800
  ...disk.  First, >> I cut a deeper slot for the screwdriver.  When using my big screwdriver, >> part of the screw head broke off so I...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 11:26:40 -0700
  ...DriveFlangeSeals ~ It might be Helpful to have CirClip Pliers & a VeryLarge ScrewDriver(to Pry the OldSeal out) & a VeryLarge Socket(I think the one...
• NO spark 2.1L Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Fri, 16 May 2003 11:19:17 EDT
  ...I tried swapping the relays in black box to left side of engine compartment and while prying them out with screwdriver make a spark...
• Re: Ignition switch repair-advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:29:57 -0500
  ...You can use a battery puller or just a gentle touch with a wide flat-head screwdriver. If you've got cruise control, the...
• Fwd: Vanagon Tool Box (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:10:35 -0600
  Begin forwarded message: > Apart from screwdrivers, pliers and duct tape, what are some > handy tools/items I should have on hand in case of...
• Re: Sliding window refurbish
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:31:02 -0400
  ...I first loosened the screw with the flat screwdriver bit and a small adjustable wrench, then I finished removing the screw with the screwdriver...
• RE: How to Steal VW Vans Quickly
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 11:31:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...And if I lock the doors, it takes 10 minutes and a screwdriver to unlock 'em again...
• Re: Garage door opener woes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 15:43:12 GMT
  ...Went to a local garage door repair place, bought a new condenser, put it in (simple screwdriver job) and it's worked ever since...
• Re: Rear main seal replacement/flywheel removal
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 20:17:18 -0700
  I used a big screwdriver wedged against one of the studs and the exhaust against the flywheel teeth. Nothing bent. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message...
• Re: Where do jumper cables go on an 87 westy?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 00:59:44 EST
  ...of sliding & rotating the passenger seat and getting out the Phillips screwdriver to be able to jump-start my vanagon when I have been...
• SA (South African) Grille advice
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 20:48:52 -0400
  ...I found that I could insert a screwdriver shaft between upper and lower parts of those receptacles and gently pry them apart to the...
• Re: side door window knob tightening
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 8 Oct 2016 19:25:46 -0700
  ...amazon.com/TEKTON-2944-Offset-Screwdriver-3-Piece/dp/B000NY8OQU <https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2944-Offset-Screwdriver-3-Piece/dp/B000NY8OQU> >> >> tighten it...
• Re: Tool roll
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:18:03 -0800
  I have 10mm, 13mm, VW screwdriver and bent needle nose Vise Grips in my driver's door pocket, along with my tyre pressure gauge...
• Re: Techron
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:36:37 -0500
  ...Normal motor oil wouldn't make the screwdriver 'squirt' out of my grip, but the STP certainly did so. Something besides just thick oil...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 15:27:48 -0500
  ...1 Phillips (for LED panel screws) Hand impact wrench set with screwdriver bits (use with two pound hammer) Assortment of (real brand-name) Vise...
• Re: Flowers for stones
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Sun, 26 May 2013 13:56:18 -0700
  Ref: "At each of these graves you can use the screwdriver to make a small hole in the grass and place one of those...
• Adjusting Rear Camber
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 16:31:46 -0700
  ...loosen the nut, pry the trailing arm by inserting a big screwdriver in the slot, tighten the nut and go. Assume here that I...
• Front Bumper Trim Removal
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 16:15:00 +0000
  ...Is it as easy as prying them off with a flat blade screwdriver? BTW, I have a set of replacement clips, so I'm...
• Re: Click type torque wrench
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 95 09:40:19 bst
  ...I have a few Hazet screwdrivers and a ratchet that have withstood some serious abuse and are still like new. I wish I could...
• Re: Easter van playing.
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 09:52:57 -0700 (PDT)
  M.Grant writes: > > Also after digging around with a screwdriver I found > the passengers seatbelt mounting has more or less rusted right > out. Hmmm...
• Re: end of thread?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 00:13:33 -0800
  ...I *will* outlaw slotted screws, & only allow either Phillips *or* PoziDrive screwdriver heads, not both! (jeez I detest slotted screws) BTW/FWIW: for those...
• simple extinguisher mount
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 19:24:58 -0700
  ...Had to drill screwdriver access hole on "forward side" of pipe. The extinguisher slips in and out from the top. Alistair -- '82 Westy -> diesel...
• Re: Westy propane tank won't fill
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 01:14:33 EDT
  ...Next time just try tapping it with the handle of a screwdriver. Works for me. Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers.com 636...
• Re: thermostat removal
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Mon, 21 May 2007 12:24:47 -0400
  Craig, I have had to use a large screwdriver and pry the thermostat out. I does damage the thermost though. Walt craig cowan wrote...
• Re: Advisability of patching tire sidewall
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:05:59 -0800
  ...It looks to have been done with a pushpin or very small screwdriver. If it were a wide gash or larger puncture, it would...
• Re: your mail
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 95 13:55:09 MST
  ...this out AFTER I pulled the springs out with the small screwdriver. -- Todd R. Schroeder | Without vision, a people perish. todds@sungate.chotel.com...
• Re: your mail
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 95 13:55:09 MST
  ...this out AFTER I pulled the springs out with the small screwdriver. -- Todd R. Schroeder | Without vision, a people perish. todds@sungate.chotel.com...
• Re: [T2] Fuel injector bracket???
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 15:14:13 -0800
  ...Take a little screwdriver and walk the black rubber ring off the bottom. Then the bracket falls off.....
• Re: Easier way to fix worn tracks in AFM - Method 2
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 11:36:25 -0400
  At 07:24 AM 6/17/2002, Marshall wrote: >IMHO, A properly sized new phillips screwdriver - of good quality . >A good quality SD is...
• Re: Finding TDC (dumb question?)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 12:29:30 -0600
  ...COM> writes: > >>>You can use a coat hanger wire or other > >>>screwdriver or whatever to put into the #1 spark plug hole and > rock...
• Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:27:14 -0700
  ...No-one ever mentioned two clips! Used a 2" long screwdriver. I would imagine reinstalling the clips will be a pain because I have...
• Re: Help: Vent windows blow close while driving!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 08:41:57 -0500
  ...you can't get a normal screwdriver up in there, so one of these little Z-shaped screwdrivers (sears sells them in their tool...