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• Re: Spring Install
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 15:25:48 -0400
  ...Spring Install > Hi all, > > Does anyone know if the installation of springs and shocks on a 90 Carat > would require "special VW tools" that...
• Re: rear brake renewal
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 14:17:24 -0500
  ...are there any special tools or parts i need besides the brake pads? Joe 1986 vanagon gl buffalo new york _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with...
• Re: Less expensive brand, was Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:04:31 -0400
  ...line of tools from Canadian tire quite good. I > have a 4" angle grinder that I paid like $30 for on special - perfect > - I...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Chatter Source Found
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 09:19:30 -0500
  ...Now I have to locate the right tools to replace the > seal. No special tools are necessary. Just clean the differential seal face very...
• Re: Auto trans removal ('90 Carat)
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:31:19 +0000
  ...Where can I get this? Do I HAVE to have it? <P>--No, no special tools needed.</P> <P>&nbsp;Since the torque convertor...
• Re: Help removing clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 07:34:01 -0700
  ...the correct tools > and never ever had to not have a hoist,2 jacks,tranny jack, > welders,special > tools,big air tools & grinders,etc...
• Fw: International Auto Service is in Transition
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:11:44 +0000
  ...hard to come by.  We have:Detlev's Personal and very special Syncro Westy with a 2.5l 5cyl TDI, veggie oil conversion, solar...
• Multimeter Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:05:36 -0700
  This is a tools post, so I hope the mods approve it off-Frydae. The recent post on an LED voltmeter got me thinking...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:27:37 -0700
  ...I am wondering what is the best way to get the hub cover off? I do not have the special VW tools listed within...
• Re: Steering Rack Leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 21:26:50 -0500
  ...Does anyone have any experience replacing the seals or does it require specialized tools? I haven't been able to find a rebuilt rack...
• How to remove starter?
  Historical mailing list - Dick Taylor
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 17:51:36 -0700
  ...Are there any special tools that will get that top nut off? Looks like maybe a longish bendable socket shaft might get in there...
• slipping out of 4th gear
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Thu, 1 Jun 2000 17:25:55 -0600
  ...Who sells this stuff? - What special tools should I order now, before I need them. Where do I order them? Sizes? - Is the Bentley...
• Re: front shock replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:00:22 -0500
  ...what kind of special tools I >will need > >Mark Cumnock >I-4 conversion 84 westy _________________________________________________________________ Click, drag and drop. My MSN is the simple...
• Re: Five-speed trans. needed.
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 17:19:10 -0700
  ...Since I could do that myself, is there >> any reason (such as tricky linkage setup that could take special >> tools) >> why I should turn...
• Re: Belt me please!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 08:10:58 -0800
  ...Could belts be that hard? Any special > tools? > > I'm thinking about tackling it this weekend. Any advice, or directions > would be GREATLY appreciated...
• Re: Five-speed trans. needed.
  Historical mailing list - Mad and Ed
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 11:53:32 -0700
  ...Since I could do that myself, is there > any reason (such as tricky linkage setup that could take special tools) > why I should turn...
• some parts 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 12:53:11 -0500
  ...thanks jason _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx
• Re: Syncro Starter R&R on vacation? A Poll
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:41:35 -0700
  ...Miguel On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 8:39 PM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote: > You don't need special tools. Mostly LOTS...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:08:28 -0500
  ...its special drip >spout, enables you to apply product without any >overspray or splatter. 3-IN-ONE is ideal to use >on tools, rollers...
• Re: removing VC- time and ease??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 09:25:52 -0800
  ...need to know before i spend all day saturday > doing > it? Special tools that are not mentioned? (like funky long wobbly > extensions, etc?) > cheers...
• Re: Question - Ignition key cylinder - 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:51:53 -0500
  ...It may take some special tools to move the new tailpiece onto your existing cylinder. I had Steve at Steve's Lock Shoppe in...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:13:58 -0400
  ...it'll be possible (or worth >it) without a lot of specialized tools, and with a fairly quick turnaround, >since this'll be a...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 22:44:46 -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: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:35:27 -0600
  ...mcneely > > DM&FS > > "On 11/9/2012 6:55 PM, Jim Felder wrote: > > I wouldn't worry about the quality of craftsman tools, it...
• Re: 2.1L WBX: oil leak under big pulley
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 31 Aug 2015 13:42:18 +0000
  ...at a VW shop if you don't have the special tool or tools that can be used in combination. I think that is...
• syncro front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 18:51:20 -0700
  ...Have any of you syncronauts done this before? Bentley calls out several special tools for the procedure including a spring compressor. I figure I...
• Re: '90 Vanagon: Hose leaking antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 29 May 2001 13:55:21 -0700
  Special large jawed locking pliers type hose clamping tools are available from KD, Sears, Snap-On, etc. Kind of pricey, but can be worth...
• Re: AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 16:53:06 -0600
  ...You don't need any special tools; compressed air is handy for testing and for blowing out passages. You have to be organized, patient...
• Re: Bull Bars
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 17:50:07 -0700
  ...Fairly common and most steel fabricators have these and can do special projects fairly easy. Bob Stevens '87 Westy Syncro "Passion Fruit" > > > > > I am...
• blown out oil passage plug!
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 22:25:47 +0000
  ...Any special tools? How about a pipe plug? Is the fact that ours blew a bad sign of other problems? Thanks Raul 89 gl...
• Re: AT internals: governor seal
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 19:42:22 -0700
  ...To rremove and replace this seal you need to be a little inventive, but no special tools. This is how i removed and replaced...
• Re: Working on 091/1 Manual Transmission
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:43:44 -0700
  ...Only an item or two was left alone because of > complexity or special tools. He admitted that he was pushing the envelope > on this...
• Re: Calling all listees for a little project...
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 23:10:48 -0400
  ...Tools required_or tools that can be made to take the place of bought tools. 2. Step by step procedure for the removal/install...
• Factory Tools List Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
  ...Derek Drew drew@interport.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- Last weekend I won the bidding on most of the special VW tools at the auction of the VW...
• Re: http://www.samstagsales.com/vwaudi.htm
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 00:41:55 -0800
  ...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: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:53:31 -0700
  ...joint and bushing kit before and can >recommend one? >---any other special tools I might need for the PS rack and any other >part...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 05:44:44 EST
  ...Other tools that have saved my bacon in the past - CV joint special socket, big socket for the end of the axle, vise grips...
• Re: Cool Tools for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 17:54:56 -0700
  ...These are one of my most used specialty tools since modern (crap) plastic connectors/valves/etc. on all of my cars have failed at...
• why I don't have a Subaru...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 Jan 1996 09:29:19 -0500 (EST)
  ...My brother- in-law a Subaru dealer mechanic loves 'em because he has a box full of the specialized tools...when I got the...
• Interesting oil leak - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:48:17 -0400
  ...Is this something that is replacable without tearing the engine apart? Does it require any special tools? Does anyone know of a place in...
• Are Vanagons more trouble than they're worth?(long but worth it)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 12:21:53 -0500
  ...However all repairs must be COMPLETE repairs, performed to factory specifications by COMPETENT technicians using appropriate special tools when required -- nothing less will provide...
• Re: Transaxle Trouble 3rd & 4th - Away from Home
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 May 2009 17:50:42 -0500
  ...the manual tranny's and has the right tools - stay away! The manual tranny requires special jigs for assembly and adjustment and it ain...
• Re: Rear brakes, 87 syncro - how long?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 09:49:14 -0600
  ...these days, but 400-500 bucks = my > Old Man Emus... > > Any special tools? > > Thanks, > > Jeff > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock...
• Re: fuel pressure tester & compression tester
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 07:07:10 -0800
  ...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: 1986 syncro westy stuck transmission drain plug
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 2 May 2012 07:58:14 -0700
  ...I have called the truck to my house to get essential tools before. Call and ask if the tool you need is on the...
• Re: rear wheel bearing is squeaking
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 14:40:28 -0400
  ...bearing is squeaking, how much work is it to > fix > myself? > > Special tools? > > Thanks, Rachel ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or...
• Re: bears burgling for food?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hosea
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 09:41:39 -0600
  ...on-board) _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx
• Re: Rear trailing arm bushing replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 21:16:25 -0400
  ...Bentley shows a threaded bolt and various special VW tools to remove and replace the bushings. The photos shown make it look easy, but...
• Re: autotrans (again)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 04 Feb 1997 22:15:43 -0500
  ...thought >i'd try y'all... > >1) the manual says 2 special tools are needed, a bushing puller and a >bushing inserter. are these...
• Re: 86 Vanagon CV boots replacement
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 08:27:38 -0800 (PST)
  ...Copley" said: > > On Fri, 22 Mar 1996 Gcarlen@aol.com wrote: > > > The only special > > > tools I can think of are: and 8mm allen wrench...
• Re: Moving Time - Florida
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 17:44:57 -0500
  ...I am in Tampa with a garage full of tools and parts, can maybe of help if necessary. > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:19:43 -0600
  ...The > big box specialty retailers are now doing to them what they did tofemalethe mom > and pop stores two generations ago. JC penney is...
• Re: . . . & Those Damn Shear Bolts
  Historical mailing list - MF
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 21:57:59 -0500
  Actually, you can remove the entire lock assembly without removing the "shear bolts", with no special tools. Remove steering wheel, remove wiring, remove plastic...
• Re: Jammed Table
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 18:40:38 -0700
  ...As far as extracting the magnet from the hard drive, if you don't have tools for the special screws they sometimes use, carefully...
• Not giving up!!!
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 11:36:09 EDT
  ...VW Syncro (drivable finally, needs fan heater motor) 71 VW Westy (needs engine) 65 BMW R69S grandfather's (seeking specialty tools and some parts)
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 20:50:19 -0500
  ...Maybe I need one to park with the rest of the "use it once in a blue moon" specialty tools.
• Re: Transmission leaking from drive shafts
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 6 Nov 2005 09:35:02 -0800
  ...shafts (good time to rebuild and reboot) and replace a seal under > the outer flange? Any special tools needed or warnings required? > > Thanks, > > Jim >
• Re: Yeeha!
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 11:05:56 -0400
  ...Like viagra for my van I guess, and I wonder if I need >special tools or if there's any special technique to do...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 06:06:06 PST
  ...Needs some special tools which I borrowd from the dealer. Parts about $200. Good Luck Ken Lewis kdlewis@juno.com 86 VW crewcab 85...
• Re: Timing Belt, Tools and etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 08:51:10 EST
  ...You need a special dial indicator setup, and two other small pieces of steel (one to lock the pump gear and the other to...