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Date:         Sun, 22 Nov 1998 13:14:52 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: tools question;
Comments: To: Davidson <wdavidson@JPS.NET>, vanagon@VANAGON.COM
In-Reply-To:  <199811222029.MAA03578@smtp2.jps.net>
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At 12:28 22/11/98 -0800, Davidson wrote: >For the mechanic types out there I have a couple of questions about tools. >I bought a set of sockets and combination wrenches from Sears (metric and >standard). My idea is to put them in a tool box to take with me on my 90 >Westy Syncro adventures to remote places. >Well, I noticed that the set of wrenches and sockets are missing certain >sizes in the sequence. And there are many sizes that are duplicated between >the 1/4, 3/8, & 1/2 drives (& regular/deep sockets). >So my questions are: >1. Are the missing sizes needed for a Vanagon? >2. Are the duplicated sizes necessary? >3. Are there other tools I should definitely take that are not on my list >below? >4. Are the Standard wrenches & sockets needed for anything other than the >Westy interior? > >While I'm not a mechanic I am handy and don't want to feel helpless if >something simple breaks in a remote place. On the other hand the Westy has >limited space and weight capacity (especially so on these long trips I >take) so I don't want to take a lot of stuff I don't need. >Any way here's what I have: >METRIC sockets: > 1/4"-- 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13mm ........... deep sockets: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10 > 3/8"-- 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16mm ........ deep sockets: 9,10,11,12,13,14 > 1/2"-- 17,18,19,--,21,22,--,24mm

For remote adventures leave the 1/4" stuff home... too small! You should consider a 32mm for the big wheel nuts.

>STANDARD sockets: > 1/4"--5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2.. > deep: 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, > 3/8"-- 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4 (no 32nd increments >here) > deep: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 > 1/2"-- 21/32, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16 (why the 21/32? and not 5/8?)

Leave standard home... I have never EVER used mine except for my Briggs and Stratton lawn mower.

>METRIC combination wrenches: > 8, 9, 10,--, 12, 13, --, 15, 16 ,17, 18mm (are 11,14mm not needed?)

11 and 14mm is pretty rare on the Vanagon

>STANDARD combination wrenches: > --, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4 (would 1/4 be handy?)

Again... don't need em!

>In addition to the above I have added: > 1/4 x 3" extension, 3/8 x 3" & 6"extensions, & 1/2 to 3/8 adapter > Metric Hex Keys: 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8mm > Standard Hex Keys: 5/64, 3/32, 7/64, 1/8, 9/64, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, >5/16, 3/8 > Assortment of Slotted and Philips Screw Drivers > Small & Large Crescent (sp?) wrenches > Regular Pliers & Needle nose Pliers > Large Channel Licks > Wire strippers, crimpers, 12v tester, electrical tape, assorted >connectors, > hack saw blade, small cinch ties

- 17mm allen key for the transmission filler holes. - Extensions are always good. - I carry 3 13mm wrenchs, 3 17mm wreches as they are used almost everywhere - A 1/2" drive oil filter remover is a good idea. - ALWAYS carry a multimeter and test light. - Always carry a spool of 14ga wire - Always carry duct and electrical tape - Gloves and soap - Spool of bendable wire ( I use the stuff for T-Bar celings )

>Thanks for your help. >Bill >90 Westy Syncro >Lake Tahoe > > >

-- David Marshall -- -- 78 1.8L VW Rabbit, 80 2.0L VW Caddy, 87 Audi 5KSQ -- -- 85 VW Cabriolet, 88 2.0L VW Syncro 16" Double Cab -- -- Volkswagen Homepage http://www.volkswagen.org -- -- Volkswagen/Audi Parts http://parts.volkswagen.org -- -- mailto:david@volkswagen.org - Quesnel, BC, Canada --


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