I think it's a tool that the poster didn't describe very well.

so far the only adjusting ring I can think of on a vanagon is at the side of
the differential .
preload on the side bearings there.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Alofs" <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: WTB VW adjusting ring tool

>I don't think I have one, but I am kind of curious about what it is.  :-)
>
> Larry A.
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 2:05 PM, dylan <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> I know Small Car has a copy for $20.
>> Anyone have a factory VW version they would like to sell.
>> I need it ASAP.
>> I will PayPal and pay for Priority shipping.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> dylan
>>