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| posted on January 2nd, 2006 at 09:55 PM |
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Tools
perhaps this could be a pinned thing, figured a list of every tool you could need for a vw would be mighty useful for newbies etc... ill give it a go
2 list every tool ive needed so far and what would make it alot easier having:thumb for starters....
several socket sets eg 3/8ths inch, 3/4inch 1/2inch drive sets then a HUGE 1inch for axle nuts and other bits
sockets spanners etc in the following mm's 10,12,13,14,15,17,19,22,25,27,36,40
um a bolt or somethign similar to undo irs arms and the gearbox drain/fill holes both are 17mm will need a breaker bar or heat 2 do the irs arms
trolley jack, 2x is even better
jack stands, 4x or 8x if you wish to have the body and pan on them separately
drills, hammer, BFH for persuasion, lots of screwdrivers from tiny to HUGE, both blade and phillips head, a 10mm 12 spline bit for cv joints, Grinder,
vernier calipers, circlip pliers, normal pliers, vice grips, both big and needle nose, rattle gun, blower,
other useful stuff...
Air compressor, bigger the better
Mig Welder
Oxy / gas axe for more persuasion
Press
Tube bender
creeper
mechanics seat thingo, comes with some creepers
LOTS of degreaser,
fluids for everything
HD carwash, consumables, wire brushes, grinding discs etc
Oh yeh finally about 2-4 extra people to help is an ENORMOUS HELP!
Ill add more as i think of it im too tired to think anymore
hopefully someone finds this helpful
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| posted on January 3rd, 2006 at 08:09 AM |
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Have you got a workshop manual?
Muirs VW idiots guide has quite a number of helpful hints also.
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| posted on January 3rd, 2006 at 10:22 AM |
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idiot guide, gregories, and something else, im plenty covered for theory, just thought some people may find this a useful bit of info, eg chris88 was
askin awhile ago i believe, i said it would be a good help for newbies... like ones that dont have the books etc
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| posted on January 3rd, 2006 at 11:27 AM |
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sockets spanners etc in the following mm's 10,12,13,14,15,17,19,22,25,27,36,40
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dont forget 7 and 8 for bleeding brakes:thumb
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| posted on January 3rd, 2006 at 11:29 AM |
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idiot guide, gregories, and something else, im plenty covered for theory
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Oh I see. I didn't think you had any books?
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| posted on January 3rd, 2006 at 11:34 AM |
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nope im loaded with theory, got lotsa books, then heaps of other stuff on the computer, and bits of a factory workshop manual from a friend, rather
useful thing fatcory manuals are too
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| posted on January 3rd, 2006 at 11:51 AM |
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Oh I see more now!
It has got me thinking.
Does having a lot of books and/or theory answer questions for you?
Does it create more questions for you to ask?
It has got me asking questions now! 
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| posted on January 3rd, 2006 at 11:58 AM |
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books answer most questions, but the day they come up with stainless paper so u dont have 2 wash ur hands every time u need em will be a great day in
history, they dotn raise any for me generally, unless they all quote different facts/figures, i figure the newest thing is generaly best, or an
average or the factoey book cos its factory specs afterall, or failing that, common, well not so common anymore sence, and logic, and then trial and
error 2 adjust logic etc, however you cna NEVER know everything so its constantly a learning process, just putting a few years the theory into
practise now
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| posted on January 3rd, 2006 at 12:42 PM |
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wire brushes, and a large flat blade type thing for peeling/scraping sound deadner off easily is good to, i just need to find mine now.... anyone
wanna help clean my shed/garage? and no you cant keep any of my goodies
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| posted on January 3rd, 2006 at 01:57 PM |
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2 post hoist?
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| posted on January 3rd, 2006 at 02:33 PM |
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yes that would be rather useful aswell, got one i could have?:P perhaps some hydrolic ram jacks inside the a and c? pillars like v8supercar style
would be good aswell for roadside repairs... hehe oh yeh does anyone have an magic way to remove/replace hard lines, fuel, brakes etc?
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| posted on January 4th, 2006 at 12:28 PM |
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Before the megabuck hardware hit's the shed...
I don't see....
Timing light
Circuit tester
feeler guages
8mm 12 point internal spline socket for the IRS bolts
13 mm (or 11mm if you've got the reduced exhaust nuts) "hooked end" spanner. Will make the rear carby nut and driver's side top heater box nut
removal just so much more pleasurable.......
Stahlwille make one, Aircooled.net has one and I'm ploughing through the snap-on cattledog for one....
And while I'm at it....a torque tool for the gland nut/rear axle nut removal. Stuff hanging off pipe lengths and such while trying to stabilise your
donk....
Enjoy
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| posted on January 4th, 2006 at 12:39 PM |
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thanks 4 those, the cv bolt thing was mentioned tho now that ive read it all again i did pretty damn good for beting rather tired and slightly
hungover if i do say so myself:thumb
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| posted on January 4th, 2006 at 05:50 PM |
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I have simplified it, I've got a job and I pay my mechanic. He reckons it is a good system and my cars have not let me down. |
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| posted on January 4th, 2006 at 06:15 PM |
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Yeah, but where's the fun in that? You don't have the joy of breaking your breaker bar whilst removing axle nuts or trying to find where to buy a
god dam M8 12 point spline socket!!!!
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| posted on January 4th, 2006 at 06:17 PM |
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By the way, I'll add forklift to that list. My one makes lifting anything easy (Especially rusted out Toyotas!!)
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| posted on January 5th, 2006 at 03:38 PM |
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Snap-on stuff...
Snap-on list a 11 x 13 half moon spanner and a 11 x 13 'S' spanner for those nasty bolts I mentioned, and they are still available to be
purcha$$ed.
Same goes for the CV Bolt tool, I forgot to mention it is generally listed as an 8mm Trisquare, 3/8" drive.
CVD and other volksie accessory suppliers would have them and for a lot less folding green too.
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| posted on January 5th, 2006 at 04:49 PM |
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posted by Volkswagenboy1
Yeah, but where's the fun in that? You don't have the joy of breaking your breaker bar whilst removing axle nuts or trying to find where to buy a
god dam M8 12 point spline socket!!!!
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That's true I am too busy having a good time driving around in it, not laying under it skinning my knuckles and getting crap in my eyes.
I do recommend this system but I know it is not for everyone. |
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| posted on January 5th, 2006 at 05:40 PM |
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Too true..
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I have simplified it, I've got a job and I pay my mechanic. He reckons it is a good system and my cars have not let me down.
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| posted on January 5th, 2006 at 05:49 PM |
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lobus and stenguns, the purpose was 2 inform what tools u need to do it all yourself, not just your fingers and chequebooks/credit cards etc required
to pay someone else for it, some people get the most enjoyment from the actual work more than driving it...
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| posted on January 5th, 2006 at 06:01 PM |
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In time you will learn grasshopper,
the 2 most important tools I ALWAYS carry with me are my RACV membership and mobile phone.
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| posted on January 5th, 2006 at 06:46 PM |
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Thats it Lobus
All you need in your man bag when cruising is your Cards and phone.
Life couldn`t get better than that! Amen:thumb
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| posted on January 5th, 2006 at 08:11 PM |
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Good point.. I'm not bagging yr thread.. I have a standard range of tools.. No torque wrench, bearing puller type gear though.. As lobus said.. you
get over that when you get older (and probably lazier.. no offense lobus).. I was so into beetles years ago that I dreamed what I needed to do, woke
up, got dressed and went and started it,.. It is an absolute buzz.. I have huge respect for guys that rebuild and repair themselves.. You need a lot
of things besides tools.. patience, logic, swear words, beer.. Get into it mate.. Wish I could find more time.. I have a storage unit in Tempe with a
half stripped bug in it.. haven't been near it in 6 months..
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lobus and stenguns, the purpose was 2 inform what tools u need to do it all yourself, not just your fingers and chequebooks/credit cards etc required
to pay someone else for it, some people get the most enjoyment from the actual work more than driving it...
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| posted on January 5th, 2006 at 08:16 PM |
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Sorry for hijack..
Did anyone mention a magnet on a stick.. great for picking up that nut that has dropped into a hole..
Compression Tester
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true, ill probably get older, fatter, lazier, richer, and probably end up getting some boring car sometime after that, but until that day, ill make
the most of it.:thumb
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| posted on January 5th, 2006 at 08:18 PM |
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got a magnet on the stick, compresion tester, tach, and a heap of other diagnostic things, just gotta learn how to use them all, didnt even know i had
some of the stuff.
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| posted on January 5th, 2006 at 08:22 PM |
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ar! while i think of it, panel beating dolleys and hammers, mighty useful things, and a dent puller aswell, theres more i just cant remember tho cos i
havent used them for ages
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| posted on January 5th, 2006 at 09:04 PM |
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a torch
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true, ill probably get older, fatter, lazier, richer, and probably end up getting some boring car sometime after that, but until that day, ill make
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Lazy and rich I can cope with but go easy on the old and fat.
As far as dollys and dent pullers. I drive carefully and don't need them. |
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| posted on January 5th, 2006 at 09:22 PM |
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wasnt implying you fit in that category at all, was sayin "I" will most likely end up like that
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