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• valve spring compressor tool advice?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 22:51:56 -0400
  ...What have you used with good results to remove the valve keepers? Generic "C Clamp" valve spring tool http://www.zdmak.com/wbstore/main...
• Re: Craftsman Tool Sale at Sears!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 21:25:15 -0500
  > The Sears Ad I heard said 1/2 off selected Craftsman tool sets, not every > tool in the house. Me too. Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper...
• What is the best way to work on a VW deisel engine?
  Historical mailing list - Cesar Baptista
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 22:04:36 -0400
  ...engine weigh anyway? What are some good sources online for shop tools? How about VW-specific tools (like timing and compression tools)? [text/html]
• Re: Where to find a metric brake line flaring tool ?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 19:05:07 -0800
  At 3/3/2008 10:03 PM, David Marshall wrote: >Where is a good source to find a metric brake line flaring tool and...
• Re: Hazet tool kit??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 17:13:57 -0400
  ...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: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:29:47 -0700
  This type of problem comes up often enough that I built a wiring bypass tool to help track it down. The tool is meant...
• measuring tools
  Historical mailing list - dean c aukes
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 09:00:47 -0500
  All, We've had discussions on the value of measuring tools, i.e. dial indicators, micrometers and calipers. Bob in one of his sermons...
• Removing Door Panel - The Tool
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 20:38:39 -0700
  I don't think Alan will mind if I share this with the list-- A custom made door panel removing tool! Thanks, Alan Phaedra...
• Re: New guy introduction
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 1 May 2014 17:13:10 -0700
  ...I'm a long time HF tool user (along with Snap-on, Craftsman, and others)--do you use HF tools in your capacity as...
• Re: So some CV's require a "custom" tool?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 10:24:19 -0800
  You can find the 12 point "Triple Square" tool at lots of Auto Parts places, right on the shelf or tool hooks. You can...
• Re: General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 18:18:52 -0700
  ...General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. > > (NVC) > > >> > > >> I've been using Craftsman tools (combo wrenches, > > >> sockets-ratchets, > > >> screwdrivers) for decades. The...
• Re: tie rod removal...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:46:58 -0400
  KD-Tools sells a really nice "Tie Rod" end remover. Looks like an adjustable arm gear puller. There is also a cup on the...
• Re: Cool Tool for Rusty Nuts, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 9 Nov 2013 11:37:49 -0800
  ...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: Friday humor. A parody on the tool company we love to hate.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:07:39 -0800
  ...A parody on the tool company we love to hate. RE: Great Tools I want the hand operated chain saw!!
• Re: Axle Rebuild Notes & Wrenches
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 13:04:15 -0600
  Years ago when I first stared out in the aviation mechanic trades, I was given a list of recommended tools o acquire for my...
• Re: Axle Rebuild Notes & Wrenches
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:34:51 -0800
  Years ago when I first stared out in the aviation mechanic trades, I was given a list of recommended tools o acquire for my...
• 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...
• Re: Caliper resetting pliers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 18:19:46 -0600
  I just love single use tools. I've got crimpers for RF cables, Presses to set flat cable connectors, Freon Sniffers, about eight oil...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Extracting its case studs/inserts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:44:27 -0700
  ...Cannot remove w/ vise grips - I used to own a "stud extracting tool". It almost looks like a vanity pluming tool - goes around stud...
• Re: Piston ring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 30 May 1998 18:30:23 -0100
  ...Just a reminder that I offer list members the use of all three VW tools recommended in the Bentley manual for head gasket replacement...
• Re: General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 19:34:20 -0400
  Craftsman Tools was bought by Stanley in just the last year or so. I have not used Kobalt, available at Lowe's, but they...
• Re: Tranny "plug removing" tool...
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 08:04:40 -0500
  ...Tranny "plug removing" tool... > Good morning All, > I seem to be having some trouble locating the correct tool to remove my > Tranny plugs (17mm...
• Re: Fw: VW TOOL LOANERS for list members
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 08:19:51 -0800
  ...Does the Bus Depot loan non-engine VW tools also? My steering wheel has been on and off several times to deal with the...
• Re: speaking of tools (was "Huge Nut on Rear Drum")
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 16:55:50 -0700
  ...I still have to buy these odd things for my > >toolbox for South America. I found the 46mm axle tool and the 12 pt...
• Re: Wrist pin removal tool
  Historical mailing list - mccaig
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 17:47:17 -0300
  ...Wrist pin removal tool >OK... due to requests... >I've put together plans for the wrist pin removal tool >that I invented.... > >Anyone interested...
• Re: Craftsman Tool Sale at Sears!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 18:04:43 -0600
  ...Craftsman Tool Sale at Sears! I don't know if this is nation wide or just local for my area, but Sears is having...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 00:23:26 -0400
  <snip> What tools do you keep in your vannies? What are the essential tools to have for basic maintenance and emergency repair (I already...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 16 May 2014 09:13:44 -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...
• digifant tool update
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:28:49 -0500
  ------------------- Hi All, I have made some updates to the web site that hosts the digifant tool. http://taos.midwest.net/vw They include a...
• Re: any MD's in the house? help with windshield removal tool...
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:25:09 -0400
  Paul not a MD but buy looking at it i would guess it to be the type of tool one might use when you...
• Re: Timing Belt, Tools and etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 17:49:41 -0800
  I've heard that the cam can be damaged by using a cam locking tool to hold the cam while tightening or loosening the...
• Re: Tool roll
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:31:58 -0800
  So, this is just the pouch/roll thing right? No tools come with it? Speaking of tools and rolls and such . . . How do you...
• Rotator Rachet Tool for the Vanagon Mechanic in your life
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:47:44 -0800
  ...While I was at Sears today I noticed a very similar tool made by craftsmen under the Evolv name. In addition to twisting the...
• Re: tool needed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 6 May 2007 20:37:12 -0500
  ...Then take the tools back and get your $40 back. This is their normal tool loan service - I just did this to pull a...
• Re: vw tools?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:57:23 -0700
  ...Fortunately, this is not one of those critical tools that affect safety in a major way. Think about jumping out of a plane w...
• Re: Transaxle tool
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:38:39 -0800
  Those sockets are too long, but I’m with you, add them to your tool collection anyway! I got my 17 wrench from NAPA...
• Re: Factory Tools List Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 10:48:27 -0800 (PST)
  I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a complete VW tools list for 1963-1967 micros. Or does anyone need to know...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:44:42 -0700
  ...each driver supplies his own lunchbox, boots, and toolbag of small tools and not count on the truck to come with the tools they...
• Re: Multimeter recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:48:28 -0500
  On Dec 17, 2007, at 10:37 PM, Anthony Egeln wrote: > Sears doesn't manufacture their own tools....what are the odds that > Fluke...
• tool for oil relief valve?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 12 Jul 1997 23:47:12 +0000
  I searched the archives and found someone crafter one from some woodworking tools. I am not so equipped, so can anyone recommend another solution...
• Re: Soldered Connections
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 11:10:50 PST
  Luke, My crimping tool is German made, but the brand name is worn off of the handle. Search out specialty tool suppliers. Walt Spak...
• Traveling tools
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 17:39:28 EST
  Im traveling from California to New York this summer and would like suggestion on what tools to take I have a 80 westy with...
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 03:01:39 -0500
  I must admit, I carry the whole nine yards everywhere I go and properly positioned, the tool box gives me 50/50 f/r...
• photo procedure; replacing lower ball joints 80-84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 00:24:53 -0800
  ...I was able to accomplish the task with two expensive yet "free" loaner tools from Canadian Tire. I'm pretty sure these loaner tools...
• Re: Harbor Freight 3/4" drive breaker bar?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:55:20 -0700
  Finding old quality US made tools is nice. They have no equal. Of course my original comments were made tongue in cheek, and when...
• Re: Door Panel Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 09:11:16 -0500
  There is a tool specially made for the purpose, better than a pry bar like the one shown. I got mine at an Autozone...
• Re: Factory Tools List Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 15:57:10 -0800
  DEFINATELY!! >I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a complete VW tools >list for 1963-1967 micros. Or does anyone need to...
• Re: FA: Diesel Timing tools on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 16:47:10 -0700
  ...Diesel Timing tools on ebay > In a message dated 4/28/01 4:01:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > ml@kozmik.guelph.on.ca...
• Re: Heater Fan
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 16 May 2013 10:21:49 -0700
  ...And at the risk of harping on this tool > > http://www.homedepot.ca/product/1-2-de-impact-tool-set-6-piece/901334 -- Neil...
• Re: Click type torque wrench
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 1995 13:23:25 +0600
  ...Must cost a > >Alistair > Aren't these the people that made the little tool boxes that fit in the spare on the bugs? I...
• Re: Re; Window Moulding Tool
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 23:49:28 -0400
  I seem to recall that someone (was it you, Larry? that made a window molding tool from one of those springy paper clamps and...
• Re: Rear axle nut socket
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 09:59:20 -0600
  California Imports (cip1.com) has a 46mm nut removal tool for $10.95 CDN and a 46mm x3/4"drive socket for $20.99...
• Re: building tool kit-vendor recomendations?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 00:56:17 EST
  In a message dated 12/1/03 12:39:47 PM, felder@KNOLOGY.NET writes: << I've never seen much tool selection in NYC...
• Craftsman tools (was: Spring clip pliers)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 07 Mar 1996 11:30:00 -0800 (PST)
  >I think Craftsman tools are still fairly good. The only one I've >ever broken is the 3/8" u-joint ratchet extension, and...
• Re: Decal Remover?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 22:22:56 -0600
  This type of tool works great, at least in a very high speed drill, like one powered by air. My electric drill didn't...
• Digijet Diagnostic Tool?
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 10:06:47 -0700
  Volks, Are there any diagnostic tools that would be similar to the one that Darrell Boehler made for the Digifant available for the Digijet...
• tool kit for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 10:55:25 -0700
  ok, what tools do people carry in their vanagons? what is necessary for those with engine conversions? --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Shop for Back-to...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 19:15:12 -0600
  ---- Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Craftsman tools are sold at Kmart as well but that is now a branch of Sears, Yep, has...
• Re: Cool Tool
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 17:24:29 EST
  ...To remove the last trace of crust from the >bones, >they were using an air brush\sand blaster type tool. It was small and...
• Re: Digifant dashboard analysis tool you are making
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 12:47:22 -0500
  ...The instructions for making this tool are located at Http://taos.midwest.net/vw I will make a few digifant tools for those who...