Hi Chuck:
        I have been asking that same question of the various lists
for three years now and have yet to get a good answer. I don't
believe anyone really knows the answer.
         What I started doing is to mark my wrenches (and sockets by
extension) to see which ones I DON'T use in my daily or weekly
repairs.
        I tie a little twist-tie through each closed end wrench and
leave it there until I use it. After a few months you see which
wrenches still have the twist-tie attached and those are the ones you
leave behind.
        My research is still in progress but I do have about 4 or 5
of the metric wrenches that have not been used in three years. I use
a collapsable tool kit that I store under the rear seat and there are
a few things that I have managed to get rid of but then again I
haven't tackled all my problems yet.
        Sorry I can't tell you what they are right now as the van is
in winter storage.
Good Luck! and if you do get a definitive list, please post it to the forum.
        Thanks!
                                        David (dsl82westy)
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>Morning Listmembers,
>
>My questions is this....Exactly what size sockets, wrenches, and what
>tools do you carry/use on your Vanagons?
>
>I searched the archives and really didnt find anything pertinent.  Lots of
>posts on "carry a tool kit", but nothing detailed.  If I missed it, please
>send me to the right message.  Thanks.
>
>Why I ask this question, is that I wish to assemble a tool kit to keep in
>my beloved 85 Wolfsburg.  Something as compact as possible, but complete
>in that I could fix just about any issue.
>
>I have a pretty extensive set of tools, which I load up and carry on my
>travels.  What I am looking to do is only carry the exact sockets,
>wrenches, and tools needed.
>
>I parted out a 93 Eurovan Westy Weekended a couple of years ago.  In my
>disassembly of this vehicle, I used the same 6 or so sockets and wrenches
>to strip that thing down to bare bones.  A friend had an 82(?)Subaru back
>when it was nearly new.  I was amazed at the time that only 4 sizes of
>sockets and wrenches were needed to do just about any kind of maintenance
>and repair work, and these were included with the car in its' tool kit.
>
>So.... any input would be appreciated.
>
>Chuck