David Beierl wrote: > > At 11:49 9/22/2000, John wrote: > >Hey Guys, why not use the correct special tools(see the repair manual) > >to remove the burrs and extract the wrist pins? > > > >John > > Have you ever tried asking VW for a special tool? The dealer didn't even > laugh, they said they wouldn't know how to order one themselves, the > factory sent them in a kit. I followed it up to VWOA who told me to not > even dream of it... > > d > David Beierl - Providence, RI > http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ > '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" > '85 GL "Poor Relation"
Hi David, Again VW dealer ignorance of their own resources and possibly the usual comtempt for Vanagon-related questions rears it's ugly head. i bought a set of wasserboxer engine tools(albeit "pricey") from the VW authorized tool distributor: Zelenda Automotive Inc. 66-02 Austin St. Forest Hills NY 11374 718 896 2288 800 221 0126 They also have a neat little catalog of every VW & Audi tool in creation. If you don't want to buy their tools, why not rent mine and help me recoup my cost!!!!! VW dealer Vanagon support is(as usual) disgraceful!!!!!! Regards, John |
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