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• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 12 Aug 2014 07:56:58 -0400
  ...That shows it perfectly. > Given my time constraints and lack of special tools, I'll be only replacing > the center caps and see if...
• Re: Friday NVC: Long-neglected valve adjustment question?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Feb 2022 21:17:14 +0000
  ...street, and claims a valve adjustment needs special tools.  From a little internet reading the "special tools" are a 14mm wrench, $6 feeler gauge...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Dec 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 17:47:48 -0800
  ...How's them apples? Metrically speaking of course, Mike 85 Westy [and don't get me started on whitworth tools] > >The silliest thing of...
• Re: rebuilding your own heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 08:43:51 -0600
  ...This is a fairly easy procedure that uses a variety of special tools you can get at a parts store, they all come with...
• Checking out Diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 20:21:41 PST
  ...Has any body repaired on of these trannys before? What specials tools are required? Will keep ya'll posted on how things work out...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:43:43 -0500
  ...Any special little bender tools to > get > > the turns "just right"? > -- Shawn Feller Ohio www.carboncow.com
• starter repair problem (bushing)
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 08:50:08 -0700
  ...Are there any special tools or a great trick to remove a part like that. Thanks in advance! Ivan ('85 Westi)
• Tanrsmission Rebuild ?[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Nov 1997 19:19:57 -0800
  ...1) Could a backyard mechanic rebuild a transmission or is this best left to those with special tools and knowledge? 2) Is a junk...
• replacing heater blower!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Resler
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 16:11:17 -0400
  ...My question - is this a job a novice DIY person could pull off on a Saturday without (expensive) special tools? Or is it best...
• Re: '80 Westi- new brakes, now how to adjust them?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 01:58:51 EDT
  ...more easily done on a lift 2) extremely messy 3) PITA to get at 4) requires specialized tools that I have not yet acquired.
• Re: o2 Test
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 07:57:21 -0400
  ...18/2002, you wrote: >Is there a simple way to test my 02 sensor, the bentley way requires >special tools? > >Matt > >89 GL Westy
• Clutch housing rebuild 3
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 07:46:38 -0700
  ...This special tool is a blind hole bearing puller. It is free, at Auto Zone. Most of Auto Zones tools are not listed in...
• Re: 85 GL Engine Exchange
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 14:52:09 -0800
  ...Replace the clutch and check the flywheel while it's > out. > Special tools? Hammer type impact driver, torque wrench, some method > for > locking the...
• Re: Tranmission R & R
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:21:21 -1000
  ...often use the universal compensator to get the job done. > > What special tools or equipment would be needed or nice to have for the...
• Front end noise
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Wed, 14 May 1997 10:24:40 -0500
  ...lot of VW tools required to disassemble, do I really need all of those special (and knowing VW, probably expensive) tools? Do I have...
• 2.1L crankshaft pulley bolt torque
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:01:27 -0500
  ...I also have the following WBX engine building tools in new condition for sale: Tool #3159 - piston wrist pin ridge reamer (Bentley pg. 13...
• Syncro CV Job Tools?
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 17:39:57 -0400
  ...than on the street, I need a definitive list of tools, both special and ordinary, that I will need to attempt this task. Everything...
• Re: Absolutely no vanagon content - Lionel trains
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:54:44 -0400
  ...a special trailer and hoist to deal with conveniently. More infinite time and money plus getting your hands dirty with machine tools (and coal...
• Re: Vanagon Engine/Transmission Removal Websites?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:27:09 -0500
  ...No special tools needed, but a pair of those hose clamp pliers would have saved a lot of snapping around with regular pliers to...
• Re: ignition switch removal?
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 22:37:53 +0000
  ...Did not need any special tools - was a little hard to get the Sleeve or spacer off, but I believe I used a block...
• Brake Master cylinder rebuild/replace?
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Thu, 18 May 2000 16:01:15 -0700
  ...Are any special tools required for this, or should I just take it to Midas and let them deal with it? Thanks again, Vernon...
• Re: 1897 Westy front suspensio rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 11:44:23 -0800
  ...I finally got my Bentley but > the information references VW special tools that I dont have. Can I press out > the control arm bushings...
• Re: end of camping season????
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 22:16:58 -0500
  ...WA USA > > _________________________________________________________________ > Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools > and > more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx >
• Re: How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:59:58 -0700
  ...Special tools - Head bolt tool, 12 point if it's got 12mm head bolts, like an 82 should have. Tensioner tool - you can fake...
• Steering Rack Leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Nov 1996 18:53:34 -0800 (PST)
  ...Does anyone have any experience replacing the seals or does it require specialized tools? I haven't been able to find a rebuilt rack...
• Re: Rebulding ps pump
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 17:06:25 -0700
  Rebuilding the ps pump does not require any special tools. It can be done with simply a 13mm wrench. Care must be taken to...
• Re: building tool kit-vendor recomendations?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 11:36:51 -0800
  ...Of course there are other minor things that need special tools like exhaust, removing steering wheel, etc. but you'll have to decide what...
• Euro: 86 VW Transporter
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 21:08:48 -0700
  ...The sleeves, of course, >come right with you when the heads are loose. > >On a search right now for the special tools that looks...
• Auto tranny and diff mating questions
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 22 Aug 2006 22:17:53 -0700
  ...I'm sure it would be a bad thing to slip up and score sealing surfaces, so are there any special tools, techniques etc...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:00:24 -0800
  ...that had them into a > Vanagon. > > Not only to you need special tools (steel wedges) you need a magic wand to > make room to...
• Re: AC parts supplier
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 15:03:31 -0400
  ...Eric Jay L Snyder wrote: >Are the compressors worth rebuilding? Any special tools? > > Jay > > > >This communication is for use by the intended recipient and...
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  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:29:02 -0600
  ...For hardware, we have several excellent old-school stores, but they are not the kind of place I would buy mechanics specialty tools. Sears...
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  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 01:08:12 -0800
  ...The text from Windows 98's Windows Help screen on the Character Map: -------------------- Using Character Map You can use Character Map to insert special...
• Re: simple stuff
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:22:58 -0700
  ...is this something I can do in the parking lot without special > tools,pump,etc? I looked in the Bently but found nothing helpfull...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 22:18:13 -0500
  ...I know it takes a special tool to deal with these. I > >> would simply cut them off but I'm pretty weak from all...
• Re: fuel pressure tester & compression tester
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 10:15:02 -0500
  ...Baum Tools and other specialists > will have this. You will also need an adaptor for the injectors and/or the > glow plug threads for...
• Re: Vanagon Olympics [was: Robbed !]
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 08:44:40 EST
  ...I show up with tools and inspect the beast and then (if it is a diesel or something extra special like a Carat) I...
• Re: Using gas inline 4 manifold
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 20:46:59 -0600
  ...Went to a VW dealer and asked to trace outline of the two Hazet wedge tools. Works good. I use them with a hammer...
• Re: Rear hatch question
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 21:08:41 -0500
  ...I've "borrowed" one of the forked tongue weedpullers out of the toolshed to make the job of removing the door panels in the...
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  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?rogersisler=32=30=30=30_=28via_Flickr=29?=
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:38:23 +0000
  ...Flickr won't bug you again and there's nothing special you have to do. To learn more about Flickr's use of personal...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:48:02 -0700
  ...My son was wandering around looking at stuff, when he spied a bunch of tools under a cattle guard. We fished most of them...
• Re: Stuck Cylinder (Head Gasket Replacement)
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Sun, 7 Feb 1999 11:37:59 -0500
  ...I have always dropped the engine at this point and rented the VW special tools (described in Bentley) from the Bus Depot to disassemble...
• Re: 2.1l auto trans rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 21:15:06 -0600
  ...Are there any comprehensive > publications available for rebuilding a 2.1 l auto > tranny? What about special tools? > > Thanks, > Greg Stelz > 86 GL westy...
• Auto Trans Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Greg Obermier
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 21:00:15 -0500
  ...Looking at the Bentley manual it appears one may need a bit of specialized tools, knowledge, and parts above and beyond normal tranny work...
• Wasserboxer fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 00:31:17 -0500
  ...I wonder if a shop with some specialty tools can replace this bit of hose at a reasonable price? Also, I was recently quoted...
• UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Yetterman
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 09:19:57 -0800
  ...to do this, with intermediate ability? 2)Do I need any special tools? 3)Is there a cheaper deal in the Seattle region? I...
• Re: Hex Wrenches
  Historical mailing list - chris smith
  Sat, 25 Dec 1999 00:19:30 -0600
  ...stuff memorized? What sizes (and configurations) of hex >wrenches and other special tools are necessary? > Wow.. I know it's late on a friday...
• 85 GL Engine Exchange
  Historical mailing list - Beckham, Chip
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 16:37:19 -0500
  ...Following the Bentley manual, how difficult a job is the engine exchange? Do you require any special tools beyond those found in a well...
• Re: Volkspeople, lubricate your sliding droor latches.
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 18:16:10 EST
  ...ps, I know, there are special tools for this :o) Hmmm, my westy is an 84 w/ color matched little clips that are a...
• Re: automatic transmission rebuild - can I do-it-myself?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 19:57:02 -0500
  ...No special tools and only 1 or 2 critical measurements. The tranny I rebuilt had been out of use for a while and stored...
• steering rack R & R.
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 20:02:14 -0800
  ...included in the replacement rack, how long should this take, any special tools needed. Sure appreciate any and all the help you can offer...
• Newer model Wolfsburg interior into an '84?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Root
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 21:21:40 EST
  ...will it be to remove it, and will I need any special tools? I recall that some welding may be required, in which case...
• Help 84 Trans Leaking and Shifting Problems
  Historical mailing list - smko
  Tue, 03 Jun 1997 10:38:53 -0400
  ...Has anyone experience with replaceing these seals? How difficult is it? Any special tools required (Bently calls out a few but they always do...
• Re: perfect clamps for CV lube helper
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 18:11:36 -0700
  ...They are a >>simple stainless steel design, about 3.5mm wide, and are designed to be >>installed without special tools. Once installed, they lie...
• Re: Hex Wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 25 Dec 1999 17:14:47 +0100
  ...one on the starter. > > Anyone have this stuff memorized? What sizes (and configurations) of hex > wrenches and other special tools are necessary? > > Thanks > > DDF
• Re: http://www.samstagsales.com/vwaudi.htm
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 11:51:59 EST
  ...tools from these guys on many occasions. If you need the real deal and don't mind the expense, they have that special doohickey...
• Re: Bearings or moronic PO
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 14:05:26 -0800
  ...they talked about six-foot breaker bars, extensions bolted > to > >this, special tools etc, etc. It sounded like a real headache. > > Sounds like a...
• Re: Fryday - Mk IV Jetta question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:16:15 -0500
  ...My preferred online dealer for our Mk I Golf has the tool for $45 - ( http://www.germanautoparts.com/Tools/Volkswagen/Brake+tools) The tool...
• Re: Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 09:28:54 -0800
  ...My version of the 'Pocket Book' does not cover diesels so I can't tell you how much coverage it has of 'special tools...
• Re: Removal of transmission (support of engine)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 22:27:58 -0700
  ...Do I need special tools to do this? --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young young@sherlock.SIMS.Berkeley.EDU Lafayette, CA 94549 '81 Vanagon ---------------------------------------------------------------------