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• Cv Circlip removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 14:25:22 EST
  Does anyone have a brand name and p/n a FLAPS might have for a pr of circlip removal pliers (not snap ring pliers...
• syncro front inner CV circlip and dished washer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 10:47:26 -0800
  After Michael's assurances that using the socket would work seat the circlip, I went out measured the driveshaft and bought a 27mm socket...
• Re: My rear wheel ...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Gee
  Thu, 29 Jun 95 9:02:12 MDT
  > A set of circlip pliers (one that squeezes open and one that squeezes > shut) or a pair of those fiddly "screw it together one...
• Re: Cv Circlip removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 19:37:46 -0500
  Spencer sears used to carry a pair of circlip pliers in the store that work for these. its been a while since i actually...
• Re: Syncro front inner CV circlip
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 01:09:14 EST
  ...I cannot seem to get the circlip seated in the groove as the dished washer does not seem to allow the joint to give...
• Syncro front inner CV circlip
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 21:40:08 -0800
  Hello- I was wondering if anyone has a method of seating the circlip on the front inner CVs on a syncro that does not...
• Re: Cv Circlip removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 16:33:28 -0600
  ...88 GL Driver Spencer Allen wrote: >Does anyone have a brand name and p/n a FLAPS might have for a pr of circlip...
• Circlip for hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:23:22 +0000
  Went to replace my hatch struts and the circlips broke upon removal.Did not get new ones with the replacement struts.Does anyone know...
• Re: My rear wheel ...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 21:47:43 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Copley wrote: > out, but had to do the old twisted-wire-through-the-circlip-eyelet- > then-cut-the-wire-once-it's-in trick...
• Re: Circlip ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 20:57:47 -0400
  ...So what's the scoop? It seems the >circlip can save a lot of grief. Aren't they supposed to be on both sides...
• Re: engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:30:03 -0500
  <snip> special tool install the small clips for the wristpins. <snip> You can use circlip pliers such as those available at a FLAPS ... or...
• CV Circlip removal tool!??!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Schmidt
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 13:40:06 -0600 (CST)
  ...The circlips are a problem. I rented a CV clamp tool from my FLAPS, but all I have managed to do is Mangle one...
• Re: CV Circlip removal tool!??!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Mar 96 20:50 CST
  >I rented a CV clamp tool from my FLAPS, but all I have managed to do is >Mangle one of the circlips. Exactly how...
• Circlip ?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 20:45:43 -0400
  ...The strange thing is I checked the drivers side and found the grease cap held on with a circlip around a tiny square knob...
• Transaxle stub axle seal
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 22:22:27 -0800
  ...Then I pried it out revealing a circlip underneath. There is also a spring washer underneath the circlip that needs to go back in...
• What a genious I am, Haha.
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:28:53 -0700
  ...I used a plier that opens wide circlips and it separated the two with ease. Voila! A new tool. Fast and easy. This circlip...
• forward clutch assembly end-play
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 11:49:24 -0700
  ...Is the top of the pressure plate that distance below the wavy circlip that holds it in place when the forward clutch assembly is...
• Re: My rear wheel ...
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 06:34:54 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Copley wrote: > > > out, but had to do the old twisted-wire-through-the-circlip-eyelet- > > then-cut-the-wire-once-it's-in trick...
• Re: It's the annoying little things...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:57:44 -0700
  Would suggest taking circlip from other arm and sizing it up at local Ace or wherever. Any circlip I've ever seen appeared to...
• Re: 88 West Speedo cable problem after brake job
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 18:02:21 -0400
  That is correct, the circlip should come off, and the square end of the cable should stay right there sticking out the end of...
• Re: 84 head job update and questions
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 31 May 2002 20:08:52 EDT
  ...the circlips can be removed with snap ring pliers or a small set of needle nose pliers. >> Tony, As far as circlips go, I...
• Re: axles r off...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jul 1995 11:50:40 EST
  ...If yours has a circlip-great! You'll need a circlip plier to get this off. Once the circlip is removed, the bearing needs...
• Re: forward clutch assembly end-play
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 15:24:55 -0400
  ...Is the top of the pressure plate that distance below the wavy circlip that holds it in place when the forward clutch assembly is...
• Re: My rear wheel ...
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 18:42:12 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I modified an old screwdriver to fish the clip out, but had to do the old twisted-wire-through-the-circlip-eyelet- then-cut...
• Fwd: '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 12:20:39 -0800
  ...The manual shows a small >circlip attaching the piston rod to the piston. There is no circlip on >mine. Instead, there is a disk...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 11:26:40 -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...
• 85-91 sliding door horizontal bearings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 07:14:31 -0700
  ...They sit on studs on the door mechanism, held in place by circlip. Circlips replaced by E clips. Just a heads up, less expensive...
• Re: thanks : oil pump change in the van??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 23:59:28 -0500
  ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0505b&L=vanagon&F=&S=&P=49066 If you cannot get the circlip off within...
• Re: circlip on lower ball-joint
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:51:52 -0400
  ...I would want the circlip, a new one. MAybe they aren;t fully pressed and he couldn't get them to fit. Maybe an...
• Re: Circlip/E-clip for A/T throttle link?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 18:57:37 -0400
  ...06, 2012 6:56 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Circlip/E-clip for A/T throttle link? Can anyone tell me the...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 10:53:33 -0600
  No SpecialTools Needed to change the DriveFlangeSeals ~ It might be Helpful to have CirClip Pliers & a VeryLarge ScrewDriver(to Pry the OldSeal out) & a...
• circlip on lower ball-joint
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 00:21:23 -0700
  ...Now the shop did some funny things like leaving the circlip off the lower balljoint and putting two nuts on top of the shock...
• Procedure: Replacing Trans Final Drive Seals
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 22:11:18 -0700
  ...I'd advise buying those circlip pliers. After the circlip is out remove the spring washer which is sitting under the circlip. You're...
• Auto tranny shifter cable circlip size?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:20:16 -0700
  ...Does anyone know the size of a circlip that holds the shifter cable onto the auto tranny? I�m not seeing anything in the...
• Re: forward clutch assembly end-play
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 13:12:42 -0700
  ...Is the top of the pressure > plate that distance below the wavy circlip that holds it in place when > the forward clutch assembly is...
• Re: CV Circlip removal tool!??!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 18:36:45 -0600
  >>I rented a CV clamp tool from my FLAPS, but all I have managed to do is >>Mangle one of the circlips. Exactly how...
• Re: CV Experts, please help...
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 23:06:29 -0400
  ...just curious, but have you removed the outer circlip? i had this happen up at uncle skippy's place and another mechanic came over...
• Re: &^%(^&%&^%$b wrist pin clips!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 14 May 2005 14:38:15 -0700
  I've had best results with Craftsman circlip pliers. Forget about Harbor Freight, Kragen, or other POS tools...you get what you pay for...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Jun 2015 to 3 Jun 2015 - Special issue (#2015-104)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 04:07:14 -0400
  ...The circlip is holding the outer race in place, the inner race is resting against the end of the stub axle. > On Jun 3...
• Re: 85-91 sliding door horizontal bearings
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 07:22:43 -0700
  ...OD 22mm, ID 8mm, thickness 7mm. > > They sit on studs on the door mechanism, held in place by circlip. > Circlips replaced by E clips...
• Re: stub axle seal
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 05:08:54 -0800
  ...I'd advise buying those circlip pliers. After the circlip is out remove the spring washer which is sitting under the circlip. You're...
• rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 13:52:40 -0500
  ...Remove the circlip on the strut, support the hatch well (it's HEAVY), slip the pipe over it and replace the circlip. When you...
• Re: Heads are off; now what?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 05:56:05 EST
  ...The circlips can be reached from the sides of the pistons. Use rags to block the case opening to the crank so the circlip...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:12:05 -0600
  ...to remove the Adjusting Rings. > No Special Tools required other than Circlip pliers, seal puller and a method to install the new seal. > Have...
• 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: labor quote to assemble CV
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:07:39 -0500
  ...Note that there is a circlip that holds the CV on the shaft. Use an appropriate pair of circlip pliers and remove the circlip...
• Re: It's the annoying little things...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:56:20 -0700
  ...The stud end circlip might be sourced, at least approximated , at flaps. Alistair > On Jul 23, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000...
• Re: Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:02:20 -0400
  ...I'd > advise buying those circlip pliers. > > After the circlip is out remove the spring washer which is > sitting under the circlip. > > You're...
• Circlip/E-clip for A/T throttle link?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 18:55:57 -0400
  Can anyone tell me the size of the clip that holds the strong spring on the end of the automatic transmission throttle actuator? Thanks...
• direct/reverse clutch varies from bentley 38.19
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 13:38:52 -0700
  ...Is the top of the pressure >> plate that distance below the wavy circlip that holds it in place when >> the forward clutch assembly is...
• Re: need help with splitting the case
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 22:02:57 -0700
  ...Using the circlip pliers, remove the circlip. Push the threadrod through the wristpin without the nut. Using a pair of pliers (I use needlenose...
• stub axle headache
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 19:25:21 -0600
  ...Then I pried it out revealing a circlip underneath. There is also a spring washer underneath the circlip that needs to go back in...
• Re: Transaxle stub axle seal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 05:52:54 EST
  ...Then I pried it out revealing a circlip underneath. There is also a spring washer underneath the circlip that needs to go back in...
• Re: How do you remove the struts from the hatch of a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:38:04 -0400
  It's held on normally by a circlip. Which might be buried under accumulated filth. The circlip slides off, and it just pops off...
• Re: lower ball jpoint install
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:30:17 -0500
  ...Don't forget the large circlip. A machine shop will do this for very little, usually while u wait. Alan Felder Austin TX 82...
• Re: Speedometer cable
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 18 Apr 97 18:01:05 CDT
  ...looks to be just in front of the sway bar> - remove circlip from speedometer cable <on the grease/dust cap, on the outside of...
• Re: engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:08:00 -0600
  ...If you're using your old pistons be sure that you buy new circlips for retaining the wrist pins. Also be advised that the...
• Re: It's the annoying little things...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:06:06 -0700
  ...there are circlips too... I found it there but don't know the spec...
• Re: Cv Circlip removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 19:45:01 -0500
  i finally found a picture of the kind of plier that you need this site is calling it a retaining ring plier. http://www...
• Re: trans main shaft removal ??
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:28:16 -0700
  ...The gear at the base of the shaft is free to slide up and down the shaft, once the circlip is removed. In its...