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• Re: Tachometer Needle-How To Remove
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:24:55 -0800
  i grabbed the little shaft with some pliers, then carefully pried against those, came off with just-less-than-worrying force. while you're...
• Re: Annoying oil plug drip.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 10:49:16 -0300 (ADT)
  ...You tore it out with pliers. Reusable of course. Wept oil very slightly, but worked for 6 years. Must find a couple to throw...
• Re: 6 million dollar question of the day!
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 13:51:34 +0200
  ...Pull knob as if you would when engaging the diff lock, hold shaft with pliers and simply unscrew knob. Sincerely Rainer '89 Caravelle GL...
• Re: vent window adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 15:50:34 -0400
  ...I used a set of needle nose Vise Grip pliers to tighten the vent window screw. Works great! Regards, Michael and Christina Nichols 2...
• Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 10 May 2001 11:26:05 EDT
  ...the push rods for you, send them to me...) snap ring pliers, and an afternoon. >>some concern about passing California smog tests every 2...
• 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: Any more ideas about taking out broken stud?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 11 May 2005 17:45:24 -0400
  ...you can try good locking pliers instead of the pipe wrench. OR, you can use the halfturn forward, quarter turn back with two thin...
• Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Fri, 6 May 2016 15:02:09 -0400
  ...cable-operated-hose-clamp-pliers/p-00949803000P > > There are some places where you have to rotate the clamp with pliers for > it > > to fit...
• Re: Heater Ventilation Slider Controls
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 12:22:13 -0600
  ...The slider mechanism separates about 1" from the knob, which is why using angled, needle nose pliers works well, as you grab the slider...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 21:26:19 -0500
  ...set > screwdriver set (2 x flathead, 2 x philips) > needle nose pliers > adjustable wrench > > What about parts? > hose clips > oil > coolant > belts - Anyone tried...
• Re: How to remove arm rest
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 20:57:44 EST
  ...Then proceeded to remove completely with a needle nose pliers (by gripping the sides of the screw). You can tighten them the same way...
• Re: I found something new today!
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 22:05:58 -0500
  ...Always takes a pair of pliers to > pull it out. And I don't usually have them handy when adding oil.. > > John Flaherty > '84...
• Re: heater control knob
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 08:28:47 -0800
  ...Is the piece remaining in the > car supposed to pull right off the metal slider? I tried to pull it with > some pliers without...
• Re: vanagon Tool Box
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 22:03:23 -0700
  ...Apart from screwdrivers, pliers and duct tape, what are some > handy tools/items I should have on hand in case of emergency? > > Frank >
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 23:32:26 -0400
  ...pressure sender, OXS socket with cutout for the wire, pliers with cutting surface, needlenose pliers, vise grips, and really big washers as a screwdriver...
• Re: CHT Gauge for type IV motor
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 23:10:30 -0600 (CST)
  ...Use 2 pairs of pliers for this. Put the compression ring back on after you have slid the sensor on the sparkplug. The sensor...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:30:45 -0400
  ...then clamp the wrench with a vice-grip type of locking pliers. This helps keep the line nut wrench from spreading under extreme force...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:04:27 -0800
  ...one in a few days inexpensively from my VW dealer. >> you would also need a very thin wrench in that size, or skinny pliers. >> >>
• Re: Rusted on O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:22:57 -0500
  ...I've tried > quite a bit of liquid wrench, along with a set of locking pliers and a > hammer. No dice. > > How do other...
• Re: Installing Headlight Adjusters
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 18:45:25 -0500
  ...And it looks like they are not built to be manhandled with > pliers. Is there a tool made for this? > > Any tricks? > > Tom Salicos...
• Re: need to "See the light"
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 Nov 96 17:19:53 CST
  ...don't squeeze with any sort of pliers or anything! joel
• Re: Tool(s) for adjusting valve clearances on 82 diesel engine - vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 19:55:27 -0700
  ...I think the pliers for grabbing the shims are the same for all diesels, but the valve depressor "hook" is unique to the diesel...
• Re: Emergency brake cable
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 May 2007 10:22:23 -0400
  ...I tried a pair of pliers to pull but to no >avail. Is my next move to use a punch to get it moving...
• Re: 84 head job update and questions
  Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
  Fri, 31 May 2002 19:51:13 -0400
  I just finished doing this without any special tools, the circlips can be removed with snap ring pliers or a small set of needle...
• Re: Access to rearlid/washer fluid pump 85 'gonGL
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 22:01:48 EST
  I pried those fasteners up a little with a screw driver just enough to get some wire end crimp pliers in under the top...
• Re: Spring Clamps (was: Re: Replacing cooling system on '87 Westfailia...)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 17:25:35 -0600
  ...03 PM 2/5/2001, Alan Bosch wrote: > > > Even finding the pliers for the > > >spring clamps is near impossible. > > > > Try Sears Roebuck...that's...
• Re: side sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 14:41:43 -0400
  ...Small short screwdriver from underneath, pressed up, while 1/4 turned with pliers many turns to release. (believe was slotted, but may have been...
• Re: heater hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:45:01 -0500
  ...I want to thank whatever list member it was who recommended the Craftsman pliers # 9-47390. About $40 I believe. Larry A. eric luebbers...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:48:17 -0800
  ...sure if i had a proper pair the right type of pliers it would go a bit easier. -john Pascal Giasson wrote: > I bought...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:12:05 -0600
  ...remove the Adjusting Rings. > No Special Tools required other than Circlip pliers, seal puller and a method to install the new seal. > Have I...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:09:32 -0700
  ...No Special Tools required other than Circlip pliers, seal puller and a method to install the new seal. Have I got that right? Many...
• Re: Grille emblem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:33:38 -0700
  I use needle nosed pliers and 'worry' it off. Twist, rock, pull, etc. Broken pin? Clear RTV will hold it on for years. Grill...
• Re: pushrod from auto. trans to throttle - Cannot get spring back
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:30:22 -0500
  ...Is there a special tool required to compress >the spring? Slip-joint pliers (or Vise Grips perhaps) at the extreme outer end of the...
• Coolant Leak from Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - DELGADOAJJ
  Thu, 14 May 1998 18:44:57 EDT
  ...2.Do you have to use alot of force when pulling the level sensor out with the pliers or not? Thanks so much, Jorge...
• Re: Using gas inline 4 manifold
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 20:46:59 -0600
  ...I use them with a hammer and a large pair of channel lock pipe wrench pliers. Gary Dave Bayer wrote: > > Hello- > For all of...
• Re: that little light behind the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 13:57:25 -0800
  ...BTDT Mark Rob wrote: > > I just took mine off. > I pulled the knobs off with a pair of bent needle nose pliers, grip > behind...
• Re: it's cold in MT and my van won't start re: belt tightening
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 21:13:48 -0700
  ...a pliers like that easily pulls the bolt head toward the end of the tension bar , that the bolt goes through. When you get...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:04:31 -0500
  ...the tabs broke off when I tried to squeeze them with pliers. The plastic is very brittle. Crap part, Febi, but all that is...
• Re: Heater Ventilation Slider Controls
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 13:13:51 -0500
  Best tool I can think of is some bent-nosed pliers. Hook 'em right behind the knob and pull straight out. get the all...
• Re: Piston Pin
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 4 May 1995 09:49:45 -0700 (PDT)
  ...You need a special set of pliers that have various pins to use on the tips. I forgot what they're called but most...
• Re: Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:44:42 -0800
  ...I've taken them out with small > screwdriver's and needle nose pliers but looks like there is a specific tool > for these. Anybody...
• Re: cheap shipping company, Mass to SF. Engine Rebuild Question too
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 11:52:28 -0800
  ...Yes, you will need snap ring pliers - this part of the process actually gave my buddy and i a bit of a problem. Just...
• Tool Question. (re: gas tank and general wrenching)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:43:53 -0700
  ...Would these long nose pliers be of use for a job like this? pic of tool types: http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/P949265a...
• Re: Worn Alternator Brushes
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 22 May 2002 17:24:25 -0700
  ...I had to use a channel lock pliers to remove and replace the bottom screw. I paid $37 for the part from a discount...
• Re: rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Billy
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 21:43:35 -0800
  ...I used a small Flat Head and a large pair of needle nose pliers. While squeezing with the pliers, pry the head into the...
• Re: stripped flywheel bolt
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 22:40:15 -0800
  Stuart wrote: > > Karl, > > With the others out you might be able to get a good sized Vise Grip > pliers on it REALLY REALLY tight...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 09:07:05 -0500
  I took mine out and worked the bent-up end over with a pair of pliers to make it good again. I thought I...
• Re: Instrument cluster speedometer needle break. #%@#%@#$%@!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Luke Sponholz
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:51:43 -0500
  ...I have a pair of > right-angle circlip pliers I used as a sort of adjustable prybar to get > underneath the needle hub and...
• Re: Opening fridge drain plug
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 May 1999 10:14:09 -0400
  ...I tried using some pliers on it, but it didn't help so I figured I >would ask the list to find out exactly...
• vanagon project from hell begins......
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 09:25:07 EDT
  ...what a mess! itr looks like the guy took it apart with a pair of pliers and a crescent wrench. i only gave him...
• No Start Belgium Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 10:06:11 -0700
  ...The Pressure Regulator can be restored to use by applying a pair of needle nose pliers over the return hose, watch the fuel pressure...
• running a little cool?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 18:42:36 -0400
  ...I've cleaned the wire, and used pliers to tighten its grasp on the sender. I've rulled out a lot. Maybe the sender...
• Re: Seeking advice for installing poptop seal
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 15 Apr 2014 18:08:12 -0700
  ...You will not need to pinch it on with pliers, unless you screw up, and then you'll need to pinch it back into...
• Re: Deal on Bosch Coils & Rear Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 22:29:29 EST
  ...Could be straightened in minutes with a pair of pliers; although the damage to the chrome finish would remain, it would be under the...
• DCL
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 09:24:11 -0800
  ...This allows you to put the pliers on and angle them out of the way of the cylinder as you push it on. Pull...
• Re: vanagon seatbottom foam
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 08:32:33 -0500
  ...No special tools other then a set of Hog Ring pliers for attaching the seat skin to the wires inbedded in the seat foam...
• Re: Sink trap blues.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 14:19:29 -0700
  ...If you don't have, or want to have, the proper tool, you can use a pair of pliers and a screwdriver. Put the...
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  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:02:37 -0500
  ...I didn't really need the pliers, I just needed the process to work. What is it with these companies? How hard could it...
• Re: My latest Acquisitions....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:51:24 -0700
  ...valve cover, the rockers and the pushrod. Remove the lower tin. Pliers gently on the tube and twist and pull. Out it comes. Replace...
• Re: fuel hose crimping tool
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:26:44 -0700
  ...I use end cutting pliers to crimp the Oettinger style clamps.� The same ones I sometimes use to cut them off.� If you pay...