Date:         Thu, 20 Jul 2000 19:24:18 -0400
Reply-To:     Bob O'Shaughnessy <vanagon@columbus.rr.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob O'Shaughnessy <vanagon@columbus.rr.com>
Subject:      Re: speaking of tools (was "Huge Nut on Rear Drum")
Comments: To: Jeanne Maly <traveller57@cableone.net>
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Jeanne Maly (traveller57@cableone.net) said on the date of 7/20/00 7:01 PM

>This is a timely discussion.  I still have to buy these odd things for my
>toolbox for South America.  I found the 46mm axle tool and the 12 pt cv bolt
>tool at bus depot.  Now I know that the 17 mm wllen wrench is actually
>available from Sears.
>
>There's one more odd one:  Where can I get the 36 mm flywheel tool?
>
>Jeanne
>


     You should be able to buy a 36mm socket for a 1/2" drive just about
anywhere.  The real problem with the flywheel, is holding the crank still
while you loosen the nut.

     I did it once by having a friend put the van in gear and hold the
brake while bracing myself against both walls of the van and pulling on a
long breaker bar.

     The Bentley has a description of the proper VW tool, which bolts to
the engine mounts and goes in the holes in the flywheel.

_________________________________________________________

Bob O'Shaughnessy,         Columbus, OH
vanagon@columbus.rr.com
99 A3 Jetta TDI
85GL with basic Westy interior
74 Bus (Dad's)
72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 cat, 98 Kid
52 House