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• Re: Front heater valve replacement procedures?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 15:53:46 -0400
  ...called a "hose pincher"! This is a ratchet > locking device that looks like a pair of pliers with wide swiveling jaws > to grab the...
• Re: hoses in general
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 16:44:53 -0400
  ...ANd if it doesn't work i'll grind them off. >-matthew The proper pliers have a ratchet-lock to hold the clamps open...
• Re: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 13:43:01 -0400
  ...But if you want to spend less, I paid USD30 for a pliers-type with ratchet branded NAPA but made by K-D. Yrs...
• Re: spring clamp pliers
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:26:38 -0400
  ...The ends of the pliers are bent at 45', so you can really reach into some tight spots. The problem is the ratchet mechanism...
• Re: Van related purchases today
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 12:55:10 -0400
  ...set 50 sockets, metric and standard, ratchet, magnetic screwdriver, spark plug socket 39.99 needle nose pliers = 6.99 Magnetic pickup tool = 9.99...
• solderless connectors
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:02:38 -0800
  ...I finally decided to buy myself a good pair of ratcheting crimping pliers, and by some of the OEM type connectors, i.e. one...
• [derivative} vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:38:43 -0500
  ...I also ordered a ratcheting crimper from eBay. The pliers are very high quality, though, and do a superb job. < http://cgi.ebay.com...
• Re: solderless connectors
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:45:46 -0400
  ...I finally decided to buy myself a good pair of ratcheting crimping pliers, > and by some of the OEM type connectors, i.e. one...
• hmm, is this bad? could it hurt?(lost spark plug)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 96 15:24:16 EDT
  ...fell out of the ratchet and back into the spark plug housing. i tried to get it out with pliers but only succeeded in...
• Re: Can you use tie-wraps to compress WBX piston rings?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 22:55:34 -0400
  ...I put the ring compressor on the piston and cranked it down with the ratcheting pliers part of the tool, cinched down the strap...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 19:33:35 +0000
  ...Set of extensions for ratchet 3/8 metric socket set that includes a 19mm socket 3/8 hex key set Locking pliers Utility knife...
• Van related purchases today
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan 'Snuggles' Edwards
  Fri, 14 Jun 1996 13:37:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...set 50 sockets, metric and standard, ratchet, magnetic screwdriver, spark plug socket 39.99 needle nose pliers = 6.99 Magnetic pickup tool = 9.99...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 15:27:48 -0500
  > > Telescoping mechanic's mirror > Telescoping magnet > Spreader pliers > Ratcheting right angle Phillips (for Westy curtain mounting screws) #1 Phillips (for LED panel screws) Hand...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:46:38 -0500
  ...of extensions for ratchet > 3/8 metric socket set that includes a 19mm socket > 3/8 hex key set > Locking pliers > Utility knife > Flashlight...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 May 2000 18:49:51 -0400
  ...desired position; second, they have a ratchet so you can squeeze them and let go of the pliers. Tell them to send me the...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 20:47:03 -0400
  ...http://toolmonger.com/2007/08/28/s-k%E2%80%99s-cable-operated-ratcheting-hose-clamp-pliers/ and it was convenient to get to...
• Re: hmm, is this bad? could it hurt?(lost spark plug)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 00:00:48 -0900
  ...fell out of the ratchet and back >>into the spark plug housing. i tried to get it out with pliers but only >>succeeded in...
• Re: Need Suggestions for Craftsman Tool Set (NO Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 07:23:39 EDT
  ...A set of circlip or spring clip pliers. These are extremely useful for removing spring clips. You squeeze the handle and the pliers open...
• Re: hmm, is this bad? could it hurt?(lost spark plug)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 00:46:30 -0500
  ...fell out of the ratchet and back >into the spark plug housing. i tried to get it out with pliers but only >succeeded in...
• Re: minimal tools - was things you should have with you on a long trip
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:49:20 -0700
  ...Like just carry 3/8" sockets and an adapter to 1/2" ratchet What is a "mechanics wire" ? Magnet? Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta...
• Tool tip: hose clamp pliers work
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:40:49 -0700
  ...Do not be without one of these in your kit.� They just plain work, and they have a neat ratcheting lock that holds the...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:44:04 -0500
  Telescoping mechanic's mirror Telescoping magnet Spreader pliers Ratcheting right angle Phillips (for Westy curtain mounting screws) Stephen Mobile > On Jan 2, 2018, at...
• Re: Tool Question. (re: gas tank and general wrenching)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 13:14:02 -0700
  ...For any other Vancouverites (or Canada wide?) these long reach pliers are on sale at Canadian Tire: http://tinyurl.com/334asko Neil. On Fri...
• Re: Front heater valve replacement procedures?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 09:37:21 -0700
  ...called a "hose pincher"! This is a ratchet locking device that looks like a pair of pliers with wide swiveling jaws to grab the...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:53:15 -0800
  cool, send me a link showing a true spring clamp pliers please. I'll check with my FLAPS next time .. or a snap-on...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 May 2000 09:57:22 -0700
  ...desired position; second, they have a ratchet so you can squeeze them and > let go of the pliers. > > Tell them to send me the...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Wed, 24 May 2000 16:31:54 -0700
  ...desired position; second, they have a ratchet so you can squeeze them and let go of the pliers. Tell them to send me the...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:38:02 -0500
  ...a spring clamp pliers designed specifically for band-type clamps, they will never jump out of the tool. Using *anything* else, including spring clamp...
• Hose clamp pliers was: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:16:15 -0800
  ...Sealant necessary for coolant hoses? > > cool, > send me a link showing a true spring clamp pliers please. > > I'll check with my FLAPS next...
• Re: hmm, is this bad? could it hurt?(lost spark plug)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 01 May 1996 12:48:21 -0400
  ...fell out of the ratchet and back >into the spark plug housing. i tried to get it out with pliers but only >succeeded in...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:45:14 -0500
  ...Anyway, when the socket is on the bolt, snap in the ratchet, place a box wrench over the nut, and have it it. All...
• Re: sliding window latches
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 12:43:14 -0400
  ...screw driver bit and a pair of pliers as the "tool." I did see a ratchet type screwdriver kit with lots of bits, etc...
• Re: minimal tools - was things you should have with you on a long trip
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:34:54 -0700
  ...Like just carry 3/8" sockets and an adapter to 1/2" ratchet What is a "mechanics wire" ?� Magnet? Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:08:17 -0500
  ...Open end 7 and 8 mm 7 mm box for brake/clutch bleeders Box 10 and 13 (I love the ratcheting reversible box wrenches...
• Re: Need Suggestions for Craftsman Tool Set (NO Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 11:39:01 -0700
  ...Sears has a fairly good kit that > comes > with a 1/4" drive rathet, a 3/8" drive ratchet, and a 1/2" drive...
• Re: Tool roll
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:39:53 -0800
  ...I keep shorty 10, 13mm ratchet wrenches 6in1, dental mirror (why oh why), calipers (really!), tweezers, pliers, .... Wait. That's almost an entire VW...
• Re: Tools and parts for Baja trip plus
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 08:02:18 -1000
  ...same on channel lock pliers... a really good vice gribs .. bailing wire .... needle noise pliers and electrical kit ..test light, jumper wires, fuses ..that...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 09:42:10 -0400
  ...8mm, 10 mm, 12 mm 13 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, 19 mm sockets and a ratchet with a 3" and 6" extension, plus...
• Re: replacing padded part of dashboard/ brown dashpad FS
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 13:26:50 EST
  ...many hours and a tiny right angle ratcheting socket wrench w phillips bit and tiny pliers. and that's only because i had one...
• Craftsman tools (was: Spring clip pliers)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 07 Mar 1996 11:30:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...The only one I've >ever broken is the 3/8" u-joint ratchet extension, and I expected it to >break. I also like...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:53:53 -0500
  ...a good ratcheting crimp tool with the proper dies to achieve one, especially with those insulated crimp connectors. The common, pliers-like ones, with...
• Re: solderless connectors
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:55:31 -0400
  At 02:02 AM 6/14/2011, Troy wrote: >Hi folks: > >I finally decided to buy myself a good pair of ratcheting crimping >pliers...
• Re: minimal tools - was things you should have with you on a long trip
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:58:36 -0700
  ...Like just carry > 3/8" sockets and an adapter to 1/2" ratchet > > What is a "mechanics wire" ? Magnet? > > Neil. > > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 19:00:57 -0500
  ...The two handiest items of all are the 10mm and 13mm ratcheting box wrenches. And I never go anywhere without a stick of permatex...
• Re: vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 10:43:06 -0500
  ...You'll need an allen head >"socket" for a 1/2" ratchet (I used a 3/8" drive allen with a 3/8" to...
• Re: OIL warning light up
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:04:56 EDT
  ...Use a breaker bar on the socket as it takes up less space than a ratchet. Also a short socket reducer to 3/8...
• Re: Spring clip pliers
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 10:41:44 -0800 (PST)
  ...The only one I've ever broken is the 3/8" u-joint ratchet extension, and I expected it to break. I also like...
• Re: hmm, is this bad? could it hurt?(lost spark plug)
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 16:57:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...fell out of the ratchet and back > into the spark plug housing. i tried to get it out with pliers but only > succeeded in...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:11:49 -0700
  ...Standard leatherman * 10 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm sockets and a ratchet * 10 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm box/open wrenches * Adjustable...
• Re: Tools and parts for Baja trip plus
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 11:22:01 -0700
  ...same on channel lock pliers... a really good vice gribs .. bailing wire .... needle noise pliers and electrical kit ..test light, jumper wires, fuses ..that...
• Re: solderless connectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:30:51 -0700
  ...I finally decided to buy myself a good pair of ratcheting crimping >>pliers, and by some of the OEM type connectors, i.e. one...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:26:16 -0700
  ...13 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, 19 mm sockets and a ratchet with a > 3" and 6" extension, plus a 6mm allen socket. > 8mm...
• Planning against on-road glitches
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 23:36:47 -0500
  ...Phillips-head screwdrivers * Crescent wrench * Slip-joint and locking pliers * 1/4-inch ratchet and a selection of sockets * Duct tape and electrical tape...
• Re: Tool roll
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:18:03 -0800
  ...I keep shorty 10, 13mm > ratchet wrenches 6in1, dental mirror (why oh why), calipers (really!), > tweezers, pliers, .... > > Wait. That's almost an entire VW...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:09:17 -0700
  ...Anyway, when the socket is on the bolt, snap in > the ratchet, place a box wrench over the nut, and have it it. All...
• Re: Tools....
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 25 May 2001 00:05:00 -0500
  ...lineman's pliers. and regular pliers (chrome, adjustable). that's about all you need. and you can do without the large channel locks at...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 22:24:27 -0400
  ...By wrenches I mean box, open end (or combination box/open) and 3/8-drive sockets, with a ratchet and short extension, 3" extension...
• Solved; OIL warning light up
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:51:04 -0700
  ...Use a breaker > bar > on the socket as it takes up less space than a ratchet. Also a short > socket > reducer to 3/8...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:20:06 -0500
  ...Anyway, when the socket is on the bolt, snap >> in >> the ratchet, place a box wrench over the nut, and have it it. All...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:17:46 -0700
  ...Might be six and seven mm. > > If you contemplate messing with coolant hoses, go to Napa and get > their large hose clamp pliers meant...