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• Re: Ignition Switch Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 21:24:05 -0400
  ...Bought a $25 gear > puller from Sears and had the job done in nothing flat. > > Once you get the steering lock housing off its...
• Re: tie rod end removal Q
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 11:07:57 EST
  ...In this case, the gear puller is useless. George
• tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:40:36 -0500
  ...6mm-19mm File Set Magnetic Pullers: (2) with Mirrors Adapters: several 3/8" and 1/2" adapters and extenders Allen Wrenches: Up to 17mm...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 08:01:05 -0700
  ...spacer out if you don't have the wierd two-arm puller like the Bentley's suggests using. Some people have said that the...
• Re: 196,000
  Historical mailing list - Justin Pentecost
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 18:03:43 +0000
  ...Justin Pentecost Focus Puller Email:-justin@krass.com Tel:- +44 (0)20 85-58-10-14 Fax:- +44 (0)20 85-56-70-40...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 09:02:34 -0800
  ...to your favorite VW FLAPS and get a VW oil pump puller (same as for air cooled engines), should be under $20, and use...
• brake drum removal difficulties--need advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 09:19:04 -0700
  ...This would certainly get the drum off but I would like to avoid getting a hub puller and having to retorque that axle nut...
• Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 08:48:33 -0700
  ...A 3/8" threaded rod and nut (9/16" hex) make a > perfect puller set up. The nut will actually fit the pin and...
• Re: Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 17:20:16 -0800 (PST)
  ...Pound the ball joint out from below (seems like some kind of puller would have been easier). 7. Reassemble in opposite order. P.S...
• Re: Ignition Switch Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 14:32:09 -0600
  ...spacer out > if you don't have the wierd two-arm puller like the Bentley's suggests > using. Some people have said that the...
• Re: Help removing clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 21:21:09 -0700
  ...The > globs provide something for the puller arms to grab. I had to laugh > recently when someone suggested pulling the lever off before pulling...
• 74 Bus FS in WI
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 06:55:35 -0500
  ...There are a number of holes from a dent puller. The rear bumper and engine hatch are dented. I'd be happy to get...
• Removing Rear Brake Drum/Hub
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 15 Apr 2017 20:05:18 -0600
  ...hub and the drum off together and shows a nice fancy puller to accomplish that. Are there any other garage mechanic tricks to get...
• Ignition Switch Replacement-Not Amused-Even More!
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:06:19 -0800
  ...Having a gear puller would be handy, but I used 2 large screwdrivers to pry up the center piece. A tiny bit of silicone...
• Re: rear brake adjusting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 10:33:42 -0500
  ...and then pulling off the hub with the drum via the > puller that uses the lug bolts. But some people seem to advocate taking...
• Re: Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 8 May 2013 16:07:03 -0700
  ...That > > should get you started and then you can finish with the small chisel. > > > > I have a pilot bearing puller that you can get...
• Gonzo Mechanix on the 85
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Callahan
  Fri, 05 Apr 1996 00:37:08 +0000
  ...open? I mean things like clutch/tranny holding rods, oil pump pullers I've heard of, but some of you have experience yanking these...
• Procedure: Replacing the trans main shaft oil seal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 20:31:54 -0700
  ...I'd advise having an oil seal puller (that wicked-looking double-hooked tool) since the main shaft rubs right up against the seal...
• Re: 77 Baywindow fan noise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Jul 2019 04:31:47 +0000
  ...The hub has a taper so to remove that a puller may be needed after removing the center bolt. Something may have gotten behind...
• Re: More myth -- heater blowers aren't worth fixing
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:03:36 -0800
  ...On the Meyle aftermarket blowers the design >> requires that a puller of some sort be built that will extract the >> blower wheel from its...
• Re: Can't remove pilot bearing
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 13:45:17 -0700
  ...I even went so far as to buy the pilot bearing puller from Baum Tool, and that just slips off. I resorted to a...
• Re: flywheel bolts stuck
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 09:25:58 -0800
  ...If all else fails, I have used a head stud puller to attach to hex bolts before. I must agree with Dennis's approach...
• Re: Pilot Bearing in crankshaft from Automatic...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 21:50:13 -0600
  ...I pulled on it with my cheapo old puller, and dremeled away at it for hours. I chiseled for an hour. Finally I went...
• Clutch Cross-shaft Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 17:29:29 -0700
  ...Small Pittman arm puller with 22mm open end wrench as backing slipped over exposed part of shaft. (my Pittman arm too small). Drill a...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 10:07:38 +0000
  ...Tim recommended is really cool! However, I will use a pitman > puller instead of a fork, since I used a fork on the tie...
• Re: Vanagon Crash Pix
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:48:56 -0700
  ...Nice pilot bearing puller in "files" section. But I digress...... Good to know your son is ok. Very good to see how well the...
• Re: Brake Drum Removal, Alldata web site
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 19 Jan 97 12:47:35 EST
  > > >Besides, that way you don't need a giant socket, a hub > > puller and a breaker bar capable of 360 ft-lbs. > > Sorry. Yes...
• Serious problems with CV reinstall -HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 1 May 1999 18:28:13 -0500
  ...So, should I buy a gear puller, to remove said inner race, and then assemble cv and pound back onto axle? Or is there...
• Re: Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 3 Apr 2016 20:38:09 -0700
  ...Using my smaller Pitmann arm puller to pull clutch lever: http://tinyurl.com/hovkmud inspected the clutch operating bushings. Shoulder where lock screw sits...
• Re: CV Joint Removal (OK, we go back to the topic)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 11 Aug 94 12:52:42 CDT
  ...Also, when I pulled the joints from the >junkyard axle, two needed to be pulled off with the heavy duty puller, but >the other...
• Engine swaps-prefer to keep VW
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 08:01:27 -0500
  ...what's anybody doing about updating to a 5 speed tranny? I understand that the stump pullers from the synchros &/or diesels are not...
• stuck shock bolts
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 20:51:03 -0400
  ...I can't find a good spot to mount a puller or press. I'd like to skip the burning bushing fumes, slashing about...
• My Ignition switch replacement experience
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:28:15 -0800
  ...1) Remove shaft "cowling" 2) Remove horn plastic assembly (just pulls off) 3) Remove 24mm bolt 4) Pull steering wheel off (no puller required...
• Re: '82 Diesel Westy to 1.9L TDI
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 2 Aug 96 10:51:54 PDT
  ...I believe it's only the Syncro that has the "stump-puller" low gear. Dave Kautz > > > > >I'm planing to convert my 82 diesel...
• Re: AW: German Auto Tools Distributor?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 21:38:49 -0500
  There is a fellow in Tennessee that sells Stahlwille tools, I found him on Ebay searching for ball joint pullers. He runs items regularly...
• Re: triple v belt pulley
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:39:19 -0400
  ...I read in the archives that it is a press fit. > With this press fitting will I need to get a puller to remove...
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:05:08 -0600
  ...BZ-6 months, PB Blaster, Drum Puller, torch, 4' cheater bar w/ 3/4" drive, whatever it takes On Jul 19, 2011, at 2...
• Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 18:35:20 -0700
  ...A 3/8" threaded rod and nut (9/16" hex) make a perfect > puller set up. The nut will actually fit the pin and...
• Type 4 engine: plastigaging rods
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 Jan 1996 19:57:14 -0700
  ...if I had access to a machine shop I could make a puller but...), they have to be hammered off, a little on each...
• re 914 heads on an air cooled 2liter
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 00:22:18 -0400
  ...Put a stump puller cam in, heads were mildly ported, with stock valves, dual 44 idf webers. Man that was one way wicked fast...
• Re: removing cooling fan from an '82
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 17:40:25 -0400
  ...You will need a puller to remove it. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jake...
• Re: Procedure: Replacing Trans Final Drive Seals
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 10:49:27 -0500
  ...advise >you have before attempting it are: > > External circlip pliers > 3" puller > seal remover (that wicked-looking double-hooked tool) > a LARGE washer slightly...
• Re: Can't Remove Steering Arm...Help!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Venema
  Mon, 8 May 1995 09:38:11 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The shoulders on the arm are rounded off so even if you have a sooper-dooper puller, and can actually get it in there...
• steering wheel remove-falling off a log thanks
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 19:19:26 EST
  ...Thanks for saving me the anguish of having my mom send my steering wheel puller from her basement--and the 10 phone calls: "There...
• Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:31:35 -0500
  ...much simpler than I imagined-didn't need a steering wheel puller at all. While I was looking at things I noticed the original...
• Re: Transmission oil leaking from left CV axle / tranny junction
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 19 Jul 2006 12:44:50 +0000
  ...Use a seal puller and be VERY CAREFUL not to score the walls where the seal sits. I used a f*&&king screwdriver when...
• Re: Should I Buy this Synchro?
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Tue, 4 Apr 1995 14:18:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...much static friction along the bead that even V8s in stump puller gears can't spin the rim in the tyre. I think the...
• Re: Induction Timing Light
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 20:42:34 -0800
  ...Also, does anyone know of a particular type of puller that would work for pulling a CV from the axle shaft. i hate the...
• True Lies (was Re: Rear Drum removal)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 6 May 1998 17:53:31 -0600
  ...Knowing that the safety inspection required pulling a drum, I asked them if they'd use a puller to remove the wheel (I didn...
• Re: Ball Joint Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Thomas
  Fri, 2 Sep 1994 13:02:13 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Why can't they make replaceable rubber boots for these things? Has anyone had luck with 2- or 3-armed gear pullers? I've...
• Re: pulling and replacing pilot bearing in crankshaft
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 May 2001 21:24:32 -0500
  ...with the right tool! Supposedly some motorcycle > shops > have small bearing pullers - so that may be a back up > > John > 81 Westy > > > > > Volks, > Just...
• Re: Solved &^%(^&%&^%$b wrist pin clips!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 14 May 2005 20:58:46 -0500
  ...room for your fingers). >>> >>> Put a sliding weight from a dent puller onto the threaded rod and a >>> big washer and nut on the...
• Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 19:44:33 -0800
  ...To get the pump out get one of those oil pump pullers like they sell for the old beetle engines. In fact it is...
• CV Joint Removal (OK, we go back to the topic)
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Thu, 11 Aug 1994 10:24:36 -0700 (PDT)
  ...axle, two needed to be pulled off with the heavy duty puller, but the other two just slid off by hand. Which is right...
• Extra! Extra! Axle nut turns!...Read all about it!
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 17:40:25 -0300
  ...to rig some sort of bracket to get a two armed puller on the drums [I was thinking about a couple of curved pieces...
• Re: Dent pulling in rear corners?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 15:45:13 -0500
  ...pin the the steel and then use a slide hammer dent puller to ease it out. Grind off the pins, cover it with body...
• Re: Speedo needle removal
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:34:20 -0400
  ...Cheers, Neil. --- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > I got a jeweler friend to use a watchmakers gear > puller to pull mine. > Worked slick...
• Re: 3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 21:29:53 -0700
  ...Nicely with a puller. Not so nicely without one. 2. It sounds like it is breaking apart. Easiest way to check with little effort...
• Re: separating CV from shaft
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 20:02:07 -0600
  ...At > this > point I can't imagine hitting it any harder! Have any of you had to resort > to using a puller? Is there...
• Re: Ball Joint removal.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:00:13 -0500
  Bob, you either need a pickle fork or a ball joint puller. Either of these can be bought from Auto Zone and then taken...