I recall occasionally using 9, 11, 12, and 15 mm wrenches and sockets on my
vanagon, as well.  You will need an 8 mm Allen (internal hex) wrench for the
starter and AC compressor bolts.  Also, a 12 inch adjustable wrench and a
large pair of water pump pliers, if you have room for them.

Cary

----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
To: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 10:54 PM
Subject: Re: Vanagon Tool Box

Amex Card, Cell Phone, AAA card.

Seriously, 8, 10, 13, 14, 17, 19 mm combination wrenches and sockets,
spark plug socket and extension, 6 and 17 mm allen wrenches, 6 mm
triple square bit, cheap digital multimeter, 5" Vise-Grips�, assortment
of metric fasteners, fuses, 3 m of 14 ga electrical wire. Crimp on
connectors and crimping tool, 8 oz ball peen hammer with handle
shortened to fit in the 30 cal GI ammo box. Shop towels and a tube of
Go-Jo.

Jim

On Thursday, January 29, 2004, at 08:07 PM, Frank wrote:

> Guys, I'm a new Vanagon owner('87 GL)and I'm putting together a
> toolbox to
> keep under the rear seat, so I thought I'd ask some of you experienced
> VW
> guys this.  Apart from screwdrivers, pliers and duct tape, what are
> some
> handy tools/items I should have on hand in case of emergency?