Date:         Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:11:26 -0400
Reply-To:     John <johnpatt@WARWICK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John <johnpatt@WARWICK.NET>
Organization: PattonSystems International
Subject:      2.1L engine tools
Comments: To: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
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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