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Re: ? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Sat, 20 Oct 2001 12:22:17 -0700
What special tools? I don't got any special tools. ( I don't need no stinkin special tools!) Seriously, are these a must-have...
Special Tools for the Home Mechanic
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 6 Feb 2014 23:25:47 -0600
Just scored me a couple of special tools for some front end work. 1) OTC Pitman Arm/Tie Rod End Puller - Jim Felder loaned...
some tool suppliers (long) ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 21 Jun 96 08:48:30 CDT
...wheel bearing pullers, specialty 5350 East Hunter Avenue alignment tools, specialty hand tools, Anaheim, CA 92807-2053 belt tensioner tools (714) 693-7666 (714...
On tools
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 12:25:22 -0500
...I'm fascinated by specialized tools. There always seems to be a specialized tool, for just such a situation. The tools often aren't...
Re: specialty tools
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Sun, 16 May 2004 04:15:29 +0000
...specialty tools >Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 21:24:22 -0500 > >http://stores.ebay.com/ZDMAK-QUALITY-TOOLS > >http://www.samstagsales.com/ > >These should...
Re: specialty tools
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 15 May 2004 21:24:22 -0500
...Jim On May 15, 2004, at 9:19 PM, Jonathan Farrugia wrote: > i need to buy some vw specialty tools specifically the timing belt...
specialty tools
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sat, 15 May 2004 22:19:29 -0400
i need to buy some vw specialty tools specifically the timing belt tensioner wrench for the golf engine in my vanagon. i was wondering...
Re: timing belt tools
Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
Thu, 28 Dec 2000 12:03:04 -0600
...timing belt tools > so I started looking into it. I = > bought the manual and looked a a lot of websites, but the special tools...
2.1L tune up help needed
Historical mailing list - All of Us
Mon, 9 Oct 2000 19:37:04 -0500
...Do I need to find the aforementioned special tools or can I do as good a job with the tools I already have? If...
Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Don
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:05:45 -0700
...I need the specialized tools that are required to remove/replace pistons and sleeves and any other specialized tools (removing circlips and piston pins...
Shocks
Historical mailing list - Gilles Gallant
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 21:20:02 -0400
...I also get questions regarding front shocks and springs; 1) Is the replacement of those parts need special tools? 2) Is this can be...
Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Sat, 9 Aug 2014 23:07:04 -0700
...Given my time constraints and lack of special tools, I'll be only replacing the center caps and see if that cures the leak...
Re: throttle valve cable spring installation
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Wed, 23 Oct 2002 22:35:17 -0700
...Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@JUNO.COM> > ------------------------------------------- > I've had Snap On Tools for years because they always have the special > stuff...
Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:49:13 -0400
...http://content.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947390000P?vName=Automoti ve&cName=Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Automotive+Specialty+Tools&filter=Bra nd...
vanagon list tool library
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:00:05 -0800
Has this idea ever been brought up? Dont need to tell about all the VW special tools, ect, that may only be used once...
Re: Tranny tools???-reply
Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
Wed, 9 Sep 1998 19:03:15 EDT
Harmon Seaver wrote: << Anybody know where the special tools needed to rebuild a VW tranny can be purchased? Given the apparant scarcity of used...
Re: Baum tool order...
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Tue, 31 Aug 1999 01:38:18 +0200
Roger Bowman wrote: > Baum is a supplier of European speciality tools, and they have (more > or less) all the tools called out in the...
Tools
Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
Tue, 6 Jun 2000 15:57:11 -0000
Dave Gunning offered the use of his wrist pin puller and there are a few other special VW tools that would be helpful to...
Re: Special Tools for the Home Mechanic
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 7 Feb 2014 07:56:22 -0600
...Figured I had to > have one - specially having three vans. > > 2) OTC Upper Ball Joint Extractor - another one of those "must have" > special tools...
Re: Click type torque wrench
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Tue, 9 May 1995 21:31:52 -0700 (PDT)
...Pendergrass Tool Specialist, at (714) 827-4210, sells Hazet, Stahlwille, and some others. > > ... are they kind of like the SnapOn of German tools? Yes...
VW tools and 1.9L Engine rebuild
Historical mailing list - Curt Lewis
Fri, 29 Nov 2002 17:08:41 -0500
...I am using the Bentley manual and it shows several special VW tools. Right now I am interested in the piston pin removal tool...
Transmission oil seal replacement in 84 4-speed
Historical mailing list - Buffy & Philip Simmons
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 16:02:35 -0700
...The book refers to special tools for removal of old and install of new.Do I need these tools or is there a work...
Selling Vanagon Westfalia business
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Tue, 28 Aug 2018 09:42:46 -0700
...Lots of tools, machines, tons of parts new and used, books, special tools, etc, etc. The person interested should be spending time here learning...
Re: specialty tools
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 15 May 2004 22:05:29 -0700
...specialty tools i need to buy some vw specialty tools specifically the timing belt tensioner wrench for the golf engine in my vanagon. i...
Re:tools for engine swap
Historical mailing list - Michael D. Dower
Mon, 3 Feb 1997 15:55:34 -0500 (EST)
...Will I need any special tools for this procedure? Looking forward to getting on the road. -Mike
Re:tools for engine swap (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Michael D. Dower
Mon, 3 Feb 1997 15:59:43 -0500 (EST)
...Will I need any special tools for this procedure? Looking forward to getting back on the road. -Mike
Re: Ball joints and steering rack
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:41:42 -0500
...No special tools needed. Paul Guzyk wrote: > Pickle fork will do, but it mangles the rubber boots, but if you have > new ones who...
Re: throttle valve cable spring installation
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 07:06:39 -0400
...the rod. >------------------------------------------- >I've had Snap On Tools for years because they always have the special >stuff. >How come I can't find sweetie...
Re: VW tools and 1.9L Engine rebuild
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Fri, 29 Nov 2002 14:34:00 -0800
I've rebuilt dozens of wasserboxers and have never used, or needed, any of these specialty tools. A shift, or even a socket extension...
Re: Transmision tools
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 14 May 2003 23:00:48 -0700
Try Baum Tools. I've bought so many "special" tools from those guys that I've probably put his son through college. http://www...
Re: AC Compressor Seal Replacement
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 20 Jul 2004 11:37:56 -0400
I did a front seal on a Jetta (Sanden) compressor without any special tools. IIRC there is a bearing that may be stuck in...
Re: Replacing front & rear coil springs
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Sat, 9 Nov 2013 13:27:42 -0600
...front, is there any tips to know about and amy tools, speciality tools, additional parts to replace etc to complete this job. I do...
Re: Sears Tools
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:45:38 -0700
On 6/12/06, David Bohannan <fjazzbass@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Specialty tools I buy when I need and accumulate for every project. I > usually...
o2 Test
Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
Sun, 18 Aug 2002 21:29:14 -0400
Is there a simple way to test my 02 sensor, the bentley way requires special tools? Matt 89 GL Westy
Re: Speaking of tools...sharing the resources??
Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
Sat, 26 May 2001 11:02:49 -0700
IMHO (in my humble opinion) this is a great idea -- some autoparts stores do this for special/occasional use tools - i'd like to...
Re: Special Tools for the Home Mechanic
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Fri, 7 Feb 2014 09:23:15 -0600
...Figured I had to >> have one - specially having three vans. >> >> 2) OTC Upper Ball Joint Extractor - another one of those "must have" >> special tools...
Vanagon Owners in Calgary, Alberta
Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
Thu, 9 May 2002 09:29:37 -0600
...dropping engine), parts washer, any specialist tools I could use, or alternatively any advice on where to hire/buy tools. Any advice appreciated Michael
WBX rebuild tools
Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
Sat, 30 Nov 2002 03:51:21 +0000
Hi Curt, Years ago I purchased most or all of the special tools planning to rebuild a WBX but ended up with 2 Vanagons...
Ignition Switch Replacement
Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
Sat, 23 Jan 1999 12:00:01 -0600
...using a puller, and reinstalling it with special VW tools. Can it be done without these tools? Can't the switch be replaced without...
Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:52:58 -0700
When I rebuilt my 2.1 waterboxer, I never needed any special tools. I used a slide hammer to pull the wrist pins out...
rear wheel bearing is squeaking
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Sun, 2 Sep 2001 11:49:38 -0600
Hey crew, my rear wheel bearing is squeaking, how much work is it to fix myself? Special tools? Thanks, Rachel
Re: brake service
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Mon, 27 Oct 2003 23:33:01 -0700
How difficult is it to replace pads and shoes on an 83.5 Westy? Any special tricks or tools required? TIA Don
Re: replacing rear brake shoes-special tools?
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Fri, 14 Nov 2003 19:04:40 -0700
Anything not found in a "usual " tool box needed to replace the rear brake shoes? 83 wbx TIA
2.1L engine tools
Historical mailing list - John
Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:11:26 -0400
David Beierl wrote: > > At 11:49 9/22/2000, John wrote: > >Hey Guys, why not use the correct special tools(see the repair manual...
Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:54:48 -0800
http://www.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/remote-starter-switch
Re: Sears Tools
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:59:34 -0400
...Specialty tools I buy when I need and accumulate for every project. I usually figure for every project there is a 60% parts and...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:10:03 -0500
I have one of the special tools. It uses a ratchet driven screw to drive two fingers apart to open the clips. Work very...
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...
Re: Universal outside thread chaser
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:14:05 -0700
Canadian Tire sells it for $20. < http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/SpecialtyTools/TapsDies/PRDOVR~0587102P/ThreadMate%252BUniversal%252BThread%252BRepair%252BTool.jsp...
Front Suspension Overhaul
Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
Wed, 11 Feb 2004 19:44:22 -0500
...The Bentley lists several specialty tools for removing/pressing the bushings and tie rods. For an experienced weekend automotive tech how long will this...
Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Thu, 22 Apr 2004 20:41:55 -0400
...I need the specialized tools that are required to > >remove/replace pistons and sleeves and any other specialized tools > >(removing circlips and piston pins...
How to change a starter?
Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:51:04 -0400
I'm looking at changing a starter in a 87 manual van. Is there there a tutorial on the interweb? Any special tools? Thanks.
How to remove rear pulley on a 2.1
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:28:36 -0600
...Bentley calls for a special tool for obvious reasons. Has anyone R&R this bolt without special tools or removing the engine? Thanks, Jim
Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
Historical mailing list
Mon, 8 May 1995 20:05:31 -0500
...The syncro requires a couple of special tools. Try KYB GR2 or gas adjust for a stiffer ride. These are the least expensive. Bilstien...
Re: VW tool numbers (?!)
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sat, 4 Mar 2000 02:23:05 +0100
...FWIW, Hazet of Germany lists all VW, BMW and MB tools in a special catalogue. I have seen this catalogue at a local tools...
Re: Selling Vanagon Westfalia business
Historical mailing list - Pete O
Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:35:37 -0400
...tools, machines, tons of parts new and used, books, special tools, > etc, etc. > The person interested should be spending time here learning the > specialties...
Re: transmission rebuild(long)
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:37:47 -0400
...Too many specialized tools / tight tolerances / cleanliness required. If you're cheap, find a used one, and hope it lasts through your next long...
Re: Sears Tools
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:56:22 -0400
...wrote: > > > > On 6/12/06, David Bohannan <fjazzbass@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > Specialty tools I buy when I need and accumulate for every project. I...
2.1l auto trans rebuild
Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
Mon, 28 Jan 2002 16:56:14 -0800
...Are there any comprehensive publications available for rebuilding a 2.1 l auto tranny? What about special tools? Thanks, Greg Stelz 86 GL westy...
Pressure bleeding brakes?
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Sat, 10 Aug 2002 11:37:20 EDT
...Robert talking about, on this pressure bleeding of the brakes? How much pressure? Where? Special tools? Worth it? Anyone with experience doing this? Thanks...