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• Fwd: lug nuts--broke a socket--socket strength investigations...
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 12:21:26 EDT
  In a message dated 4/7/98 4:10:09 PM, drew@INTERPORT.NET wrote: <<I thought an impact socket was always stronger, but...
• Re: Mechanic in Upstate NY
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 19:49:40 +0000
  ...585.383.9070 1-800-564-9342 europeanexperts@impactmotors.com http://www.impactmotors.com/ Owner: Alex Kellas Kurt's Garage 1315 Hudson Avenue Rochester...
• Re: Help removing stripped CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 12:30:05 -0500
  Chris, For things like that I use Craftsman impact grade (not the standard ones) "Bolt-outs". The standard ones require that you turn them...
• Re: Plug for 12V Impact Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:39:26 -0400
  Definitely less than what I paid for my first electric impact wrench. On the other paw, mine is cordless. I got mine at a...
• Re: Flywheel Bolts, Blue Wrench
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 13:15:41 -0700
  ...I have an inertia/impact hammer. It fits an impact socket and you place it on the fastener and whack it smartly with a...
• Re: Japans Nuclear Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:58:48 -0400
  At 07:13 PM 3/15/2011, John Rodgers wrote... >There's a lot of ways that Japan's disaster could impact us as...
• Re: flywheel bolts stuck
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 17:32:55 -0600
  ...Especially with an impact driver or gun. Hammer a 6 point socket on the bolts, then wack them with the impact driver. 12 point...
• 12V Electric impact wrenches?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 18:47:22 -0600
  ...JC Whitney sells these 12V impact wrenches - they sound like a great idea. Supposedly go to 250ft/lbs. Has anyone ever used one of...
• Re: Crashworthyness
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Sat, 2 May 1998 16:51:45 +0100
  ...155 Head Impact, Volvo: 200 G, VW: 42 G Chest impact, Volvo: 65 G, VW: 30 G This test was made in 1994 by...
• Re: What to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:47:23 -0700
  ...Impact it on there, I suggest , with an air impact gun to agood 200 + ft lbs. I put permatex high tack gasket sealer , the...
• Re: Air tools for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Thu, 29 Dec 2016 19:58:04 -0600
  Hello Dennis, From Sears, yes the black impact sockets. I've seen standard, non-impact, sockets in black also, so make sure they are...
• side impact "beams"
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 18:02:30 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The crash had caused some of the side molding to come loose and underneath was what I can only guess as being side impact...
• Re: Doink!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:44:20 -0500
  You may want to look closely at the seams near the impact area. Small areas of damage can crack the caulk, and rust may...
• Re: Doink!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:44:20 -0500
  You may wan to look closely at the seams near the impact area. Small areas of damage can crack the caulk, and rust may...
• Rounded CV Joint Bolt - Cutting Slot
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 01:12:52 -0400
  Hi, One method I've used with good results is to cut a slot with a Dremel, then use an impact driver (couldn't...
• Re: Removing flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 12:29:46 -0600
  Heat the bolts with a propane torch to melt the threadlocker, use a 6 point socket, not an impact wrench.Block the crank with...
• Re: My Recently Fabricated Rear Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:16:37 -0500
  ...A mild impact will absorb most of the force and allow you to reset it outwards again later, while with a stronger impact, it...
• Vanagon crash safety - NHTSA figures
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 20:09:47 -0500
  ...The Results below are listed in the following left to right order: (F=Frontal impact; S=Side impact) (All impacts are measured in the...
• Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 19:56:08 -0500
  I torque them down to the lowest setting on my impact gun (about 50lb-ft last time I checked). >:D I will definately buy...
• Re: Removing flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 13:17:27 -0500
  Miguel, Try a hand held impact driver. Smack the hell out of it with a hammer, and it usually will break anything loose. But...
• Re: Toddler seat
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 10:21:50 -0600
  ...one, he would be better off impacting the collapsible plastic seat, letting the seat absorb the impact. The seat is about 3 inches thick...
• Removal of flywheel bolts
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 19 May 2002 05:16:21 -0700
  ...I have the usual tools, including a Chicago Electric Tools impact wrench, and the item may be a "dud," for which I paid too...
• Removing CV Axle Bolts
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:31:26 -0500
  ...3) Stick the impact driver in the slot you just made and hammer away! (Is there enough room for an impact driver and a...
• Court ruling could impact National Forest Fees
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 18:20:06 -0700
  Volks, A recent court ruling in Tucson, AZ that could impact fees in other National Forests around the country. Tucson, Arizona | Published: 09.13...
• Re: Radius Rod (strut) Newbs: Clean First!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 17:04:03 -0700
  ...http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-29200-Hand-Impact-Tool/dp/B0002NYDRG to remove those normally stuck as heck Phillips screws holding the front brake...
• Re: What to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:37:28 -0700
  ...Even with a calibrated impact wrench, which this one isn't, you use a torque wrench. Jim Everything should be made as simple as...
• Re: rear axle nut removal (x-post)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 23:52:34 -0600
  Why wait till Friday Benny? Talk about open door's !! I dunno about an impact being the safest, but would be one hell of...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 May 2016 20:39:24 -0400
  ...If you have an air compressor get an impact wrench and socket. If not get (rent or borrow) an electric impact. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 May 2016 17:53:05 -0700
  No impact wrenc but do have the empi tool. Ok to use a BFH on this tool? Image https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/RearBrakes...
• Re: Damn! Rounded over CV Joint Bolt!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 15:58:02 -0400
  I used the impact tool method as well. I took the Sears Hand Impact Tool and removed the head. There is a 1/2...
• Re: few things you want to tell the tire changing monkeys at the local tire s...
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 20:36:54 -0800
  ...Unless of course the impact gun is set for less than the final torque and the nuts are torqued up with the wrench. Rob...
• Re: Repairing heater blowers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:34:34 -0400
  ...And a hand impact tool (not a misdirected hammer but an impact driver powered by blows from a hammer) and a can of PB...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sat, 7 May 2016 20:37:38 -0700
  ...If you have an air compressor get an impact wrench and socket. If not get (rent or borrow) an electric impact. Dennis" So why...
• CA Smog Impact Avoidance(?)
  Historical mailing list - John Sutter
  Wed, 6 Dec 1995 15:05:25 -0500
  ...Do I have to pay the smog impact fee when I go to re-register it? How about if I keep paying my CA...
• Removing flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 14:08:01 -0400
  Oh wise ones, I have now tried a breaker bar and a rented impact wrench, but I still can't get any of the...
• Re: Vanagon crash safety - NHTSA figures
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 09:36:29 -0500
  There are no side-impact figures on this chart. The cars were not rated for that type of crash. Chris. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 05:39:02 -0500
  ...Why break your back with cave man techniques when rechargable impact's are as common as screwdriver's nowaday's? My wheels / tires go...
• Re: wanted: good used chrome rear bumper... yes, i am actually serious :)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:32:31 -0400
  ...market all Vanagons with chrome bumpers had impact strips. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for...
• Re: To Hit or Not To Hit (Was Hit 4 Deer)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 20:32:13 -0400
  ...Front impact - 1 star (*) = 46% or greater chance of serious injury Side impact - 3 stars (***) = 21% to 35% chance of serious injury I think...
• Re: To Hit or Not To Hit (Was Hit 4 Deer)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 20:34:45 -0400
  ...Front impact - 1 star (*) = 46% or greater chance of serious injury Side impact - 3 stars (***) = 21% to 35% chance of serious injury I think...
• Re: Aux gas tank go boom
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:06:37 -0500
  What is better in a side impact my propane tank or an auxilary gas tank? I figure all I am doing is increasing side...
• Re: Damn! Rounded over CV Joint Bolt!!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:51:13 -0700
  I'd advise trying an impact wrench before cutting into the bolt head. Usually the "impact" part of the impact wrench thing will keep...
• Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 17:33:06 -0700
  ...the lug nuts.They use a 360LB impact wrench.Next time have them only use impact wrench to snug and then use the tools...
• burning man impact on camper?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Highland
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 23:54:37 -0700
  ...I'm afraid the van will never be the same! What have people found to be the impact the playa dust has on their...
• Re: Stuck transaxle fill plug crisis
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 13:44:28 EDT
  ...Between the heat, oil, heat, oil, impact, heat, oil, impact routine it should *maybe* come out. If not, then get a siphon pump (it...
• Re: Fabricated bumpers for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DavidM
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 22:13:50 -0400
  VMontgo32@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 7/15/98 10:17:40 Eastern Daylight Time, dmc@CYBURBAN.COM > writes: > > << After an impact...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sat, 7 May 2016 18:24:23 -0700
  ...If you have an air compressor get an impact wrench and socket. >> If not get (rent or borrow) an electric impact. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> -----Original Message...
• Re: Removing flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Tim Timothy
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 14:22:48 EDT
  ...The impact wrench is slowly > chewing up the heads and the breaker bar just laughs at me. > > The Bently says these bolts are torqued...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:58:09 -0800
  ...granted...the bumpers might only provide very light impact protection . I'd say once things get beyond a minor say 5 to 10 mph...
• Axle nuts the easy way
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 11:19:03 -0700
  ...After giving it a try with torches, bars, hammers, etc., go rent a 3/4" drive electric impact wrench and socket (remember that standard...
• Re: Doink!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:04:42 -0600
  Roger Sisler wrote: > You may want to look closely at the seams near the impact area. Small > areas of damage can crack the caulk...
• Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:33:05 -0400
  ...Especially if you have Craftsman impact grade "Bolt Outs" (or equivalent) available for any difficult or stripped out Allens. The impact grade Bolt Outs...
• lug nuts--broke a socket--socket strength investigations...
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 12:10:58 -0400
  ...1/2" drive, impact sockets vs. regular sockets. So in the middle of all these posts about the proper tightening torque for lug nuts...
• Re: removing front bumper
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 11 May 2005 11:05:35 -0400
  Two bolts near each end, located behind the rubber impact strips. The impact strips pull straight off the bumper (careful not to damage the...
• Re: replacmt front bumper
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 09:00:50 -0400
  ...One is black painted, with no holes for the impact strips, for $79.95. The other is chrome, with holes for the impact strips...
• Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 3 Oct 2019 11:49:02 -0400
  ...You have to be careful because sometimes a shop will use an impact wrench to tighten the lugs and then us a torque wrench...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 May 2016 17:54:22 -0700
  Image of failing anchor https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/RearBrakes#6282105441480542418 On Saturday, May 7, 2016, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > No impact...
• Deep Impact(no VW Content whatsoever) -- you have been warned
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 02:27:14 -0500
  just waned to tell y'all that i just finshd watching the movie deep impact and its one of the best movies i have...
• Re: Vanagon crash safety - NHTSA figures
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 00:14:03 -0700
  ...Frontal impact, Driver and Passenger; Side impact, Driver and Passenger. There's only one star rating for Frontal, and one star rating for Passenger...
• Re: Removal of flywheel bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 May 2002 18:38:04 -0400
  ...I have the usual tools, including a Chicago Electric Tools impact wrench, and the item may be a "dud," for which I paid too...