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• Re: Tool Pontifications
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 08 Jan 1997 18:02:18 -0400
  ...the Snap-Ons pay for themselves >> repeatedly in the garage. > >I use the same arrangement of "cheap" & "good" tools in the car & garage. > I...
• Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 13:24:22 -0600
  ...What tools do you carry? > >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > >Jim Ellis: > >A tow truck cannot be qualified as a tool. Play fair. > > > >Stan...
• Air tools....
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 20 May 2016 14:20:59 -0700
  ...What other air tools should be in my tool chest? tim in san jose -- Where ever you are, there you be. Unless you're...
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:36:26 -0700
  Either get the 46mm hammer tool for the end of the 1/2" breaker bar or get a big 3/4" bar and 46mm...
• HF 3 in. High Speed Cutoff Tool #47077
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Aug 2011 12:31:09 -0500
  Harbor Freight has the tool on sale again. This time for $12.99. This tool has been considered one of the better buys from...
• Re: vanagon Snap-On piston ring tool
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 20:16:05 +0000
  ...I ordered one from Snap-On-Tools after reading about it in the archives. It will apparently slip out of the tight working area...
• '88 removing coil springs?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 07:37:32 EST
  Is there a way to remove and replace the front coils without using the special tool shown in bentley? If tool is necessary, where...
• Re: vw tools?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:33:22 -0700
  ...Seems impractical considering the correct tool cost less than a MacDondald Pig Mock Happy Happy Value Meal. In a pinch, use the worlds strogest...
• NVC - VAG tool recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:01:56 -0700
  Hi Folks, � I'm looking for recommendations on an OBDII VAG tool for my GTI ~ any input would be appreciated. � Thanks, Brian
• Re; Window Moulding Tool
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 22:36:42 -0500
  Snap On has them,& Mac Tools, or you can probably find one at your local body shop supply store. Terry 85 GL
• Re: running hot....any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 14:51:38 -0500
  ...Ken himself even mentioned the > 3/5ths thing at the time. > > What it comes down to is: ("tool" means VW1301 tester dial setting) > > tool...
• Re: Transaxel tool
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:08:00 -0500
  Home Depot is barely a tool or hardware store. I don't know about a specific HF tool, but easy enough to make with...
• Re: WTB VW adjusting ring tool
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 16:29:45 -0800
  ...WTB VW adjusting ring tool 'adjusting ring tool' what kind of tool would that be ? can't think of a thing. what kind of...
• Re: Dremel, was Re: Best Way To Remove
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:13:40 -0300
  ...Aside from that -- Absolutely! The Dremel is uniquely useful for things other tools can't do. But if a larger tool will do the...
• Re: General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 23:49:01 +0000
  ...General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. > > (NVC) > > >> > > >> I've been using Craftsman tools (combo wrenches, sockets-ratchets, > > >> screwdrivers) for decades. The...
• digijet tool
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 15:13:26 -0500
  --------------------------- Hi All, It seems we have a volunteer with an 85 vanagon to do the testing for the digijet tool. Fellow listee Jim Maginel...
• Re: Cool Tools for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 20:36:18 -0500
  ...Here is the "professional" > tool: > http://www.amazon.com/KD-Tools-Radiator-Pinch-Off-Pliers/dp/B000O3NACS I > own two that I purchased for...
• Re: Cat/Muffler Too Low? (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 30 May 2008 20:30:49 -0700
  ...Pics: > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/Toolow1.jpg/Toolow1-full;init:.jpg > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/Toolow2.jpg/Toolow2-full;init:.jpg > > I guess the...
• Ultimate tool box?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 08:54:32 -0700
  ...So for Christmas, I'll take the Porsche Factory Motorsports limited edition tool trolley with tools please. The trolley itself is $3445 USD, or...
• German Auto Tools Distributor?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 12:29:01 -0700
  Dear Volks, Some time back an email was sent to the list for a company that distributed high quality German tools designed for the...
• Good source to identify VW tools?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 14:49:00 -0800
  Hey folks, I have a number of VW tools, with the original numbers on them, that I have had for a while and quite...
• Sighting on I-95 in VA
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:24:54 -0700
  ...Stephen ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/index...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 16 May 2014 09:23:54 -0700
  ...The circuit supplying the tool will have > a double breaker (two singles ganged together). > > The tool should have two black (or black and red...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - James Walldow
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 22:22:56 -0800
  ...simple >> >question:? > >>What tools do you keep in your vannies? What are the essential tools to >> >have for basic maintenance and emergency >repair (I...
• Re: Cool Tools for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 19:21:32 -0700
  ...Here is the "professional" > tool: > http://www.amazon.com/KD-Tools-Radiator-Pinch-Off-Pliers/dp/B000O3NACS I > own two that I purchased for...
• Re: Tool roll
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 08:44:57 -0800
  ...Right now all my tools are scattered around the inside of a pocket on my rolling bag. No organization other than they're all...
• Re: Tranny "plug removing" tool...
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 09:37:39 EDT
  ...I found that a good tool for this purpose can be made by cutting off about an inch-worth from the long arm of...
• 84 head job update and questions
  Historical mailing list - Tim Spotted Wolf
  Thu, 30 May 2002 15:19:13 -0400
  ...I se in the Bentley book that I need two tools to remove and replace the cir clips and piston pins. Where do I...
• tool identification - redux
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 07:58:29 -0800
  ...of Moore & Wright, confirming some list member's correct identification of my "mystery tool" (http://www.members.shaw.ca/bilbo/tool.html) Looks like...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 21:11:53 -0500
  Duct tape is a sacred element and should not be mixed in with ordinary tools. I have a little roll of iron wire on...
• Re: building tool kit-vendor recomendations?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 11:36:51 -0800
  I have all kinds of metric tools, but my "short set" for Vanagon use is (not in any particular order of importance unless otherwise...
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:57:42 -0600
  Yes, add that little puppy to your emergency tool box/stash of vanagon parts-don't forget the 36 mm one for helping your...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 21:26:19 -0500
  ...Ron Semko Orlando, Florida Hans Brouwer wrote: > Hi, > > When we go on a trip with the Westfalia, I grab a bunch of tools put...
• Re: Death Valley
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:21:13 -0800
  At 1/24/2007 01:22 PM, Robert Fisher wrote: >--snip-- >>I don't want to start a "here's my tool list" thread...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 20:08:54 -0500
  ...Toolkit > Am I the only one that carries my 100# tool box in the vanagon strictly for > peace of mind? Also, Fast Orange hand...
• Re: Need Suggestions for Craftsman Tool Set (NO Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 09:29:09 EDT
  ...The other, a little more etherial tool box buddy: Find spouse, child, friend, or small inteligent animal that is happy to hand you tools...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 15:00:07 -0400
  ...What tools do you keep in your vannies? What are the essential tools to have for basic maintenance and emergency repair (I already have...
• Vanagon Versatility
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 18:17:57 EST
  ...The customer was quite adamant about getting his toolbox. The tool box is large and heavy enough to be shipped on a pallet and...
• AW: German Auto Tools Distributor?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 18:59:55 -0700
  ...German Auto Tools Distributor? Dear Volks, Some time back an email was sent to the list for a company that distributed high quality German...
• Re: Digijet Diagnostic Tool?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 21:50:59 -0500
  ...Digijet Diagnostic Tool? Volks, Are there any diagnostic tools that would be similar to the one that Darrell Boehler made for the Digifant available...
• Re: Zetec Bostig test drive..long
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:19:11 -0700
  ...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
• pinion nut tool.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 16:06:19 -0800
  anybody have a pinion nut tool they wanna let me borrow? I want to rip apart a tranny but am to cheap to buy...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:49:13 -0400
  ...http://content.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947390000P?vName=Automoti ve&cName=Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Automotive+Specialty+Tools&filter=Bra nd...
• CV Joint Tool
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 13:15:11 -0800
  K-D Tools part number 2304, available in this locale from NAPA. Craig --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a...
• Re: German Auto Tools Distributor?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 17:09:38 -0400
  ...Both of these tool companies charge top $$. <br> <br> I have literally hundreds of these tools that I won during an auction of a...
• Re: General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 16:28:23 -0500
  ...The replacements looked like a Craftsman tool but it doesn't work like the Craftsman tools I remember. They both slip when I'm...
• Re: Your favorite tool for removing old seam sealer
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Davis
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 11:30:05 -0500
  haven't used this tool for this application, but - the Fein MultiMaster is an extremely precise random orbital sander, scraper, cutter. Of course, precision...
• Re: Craftsman Tool Sale at Sears!
  Historical mailing list - Stucco
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 18:30:42 -0700
  ...Craftsman Tool Sale at Sears! Can anyone else verify this in their location? ----- Original Message ----- From: Bryan <bryan459@PACBELL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:56:22 -0400
  ...I > > usually figure for every project there is a 60% parts and 40% tools > > budget...so when I don't have to buy tools...
• Re: Cool Tool for Rusty Nuts, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 9 Nov 2013 20:19:01 -0600
  ...Cool Tool for Rusty Nuts, etc. > >My Snap-On man just gave me a demo of this inductive heating tool for >loosening frozen nuts...
• Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 19:51:49 -0500
  ...New clutch should come with the tool. You can borrow one from Napa. Good luck. Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L...
• Re: Another good deal on tools
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 14:58:26 -0700
  Also equal to Snap-On and MAC are PROTO tools. These brands also provide free replacement if it breaks. Snap-On makes a quick...
• 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: allen wrench for gear oil change
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 12:01:35 -0700
  ...I have the tool from the BD and while it is as advertised I never used it. Opted instead for a 17 mm hex...
• Re: Hazet tool kit??
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:33:17 -0500
  ...Hazet tool kit?? > > > One of the listees on the Triumph list has come across a "HAZET > Tourist Tool Kit" This is circular as in...
• Re: Flywheel Locking tool
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 1995 01:31:59 -0600
  > Been looking for one of these things - - but no luck so far at usual > tool sources - - FLAPS, Sears, Tool King - - > > Don't really have...
• Re: Clarification
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:34:52 +1200
  >On one of my last posting I refereed to one of my common VW tools: the WIFE. >I would like to make sure there...
• Re: Tool roll
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 22:51:10 -0800
  A wrench roll is easy to make and a great way to keep the wrenches in one place in your tool bag. Rob becida...
• Re: Where to find a metric brake line flaring tool ?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:32:32 -0500
  David, I bought my tool at NAPA. Any local auto parts chain store should be able to get you one. Mine was around $100...
• Re: Rare Hazet tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 27 Dec 2023 17:30:03 -0600
  We at Felder Industries revere Hazet Tools. We just hate when they end up in the wrong hands : ) Jim On Wed, Dec 27, 2023...