MGB's AND Vanagons?  Wow, you're a glutton for punishment!  You could
justify an entire machine shop and rust proofing facility.

[Anything to watch out for on the hydraulic press?  Between my van and my
brother's Triumph's...]

Mike
'85 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: Stuart <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 27, 1999 11:32 AM
Subject: Get yourself a hydraulic press!

> No serious do it yourself Vanagon owner with more than 130,000 miles on
> the clock should be without one of these!  CV joints, upper control arm
> busings, and ball joint replacements are a breeze with this tool.  You
> can find them for $130-$150 (Taiwan made,  more than adequate for the do
> it yourselfer), and they are worth it.  Shipping will add a bit as you
> get farther east, but look for those little tool stores in your area.
>
> I have had one for about 5 years now and have paid for it twice over
> between my MGBs and Vanagon.
>
> Stuart