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Title: Tools by location thread
Post by: Smokey Eddy on July 20, 2010, 11:48:25 pm
I was thinking; i have a bunch of tools i had to either make or buy for a very rare job i'm likely to never do again. And i'd love to save someone near by a few bucks by lending them OR to cover costs have a by donation system.
I have the triple square bit for head bolts, i have studs, and the one for CV joints. I also have a clutch centering tool I'm not likely to use again...

So, have a thread in the FAQ that would just be a single post that would group members by area by having links to pages that are FOR that area and if you're in that area you would post in that thread what tools you had up for use.

so for example: in the north western thread i'd post my triple square, CV joint bit and clutch centering tool.  Perhaps even my aluminum post i made for removing valve keepers and what ever else i could find if this actually happened. Even if you're too far like say Calgary from Vancouver or Vancouver to Portland, it would be really cheap shipping to lend a tool.


just a thought.
Also, anyone near me (vancouver/lowermainland) I'd love to borrow a timing gauge for my injection pump! ;D


Abbotsford, Lowermainland, British Columbia
Title: Re: Should we have a tools by location thread in FAQ?
Post by: commuter boy on July 28, 2010, 12:14:47 am
I've got a timing gauge and adapter in Burnaby, you're welcome to come by and time it here.  Doesn't take long.
Title: Re: Should we have a tools by location thread in FAQ?
Post by: catlin_cava on July 28, 2010, 12:48:00 am
Atlantic Provinces -

CV Joint Socket
Headbolt Socket
Wide Selection Of Sockets
Mig and Arc Welders

and I also have a boost gauge and connections.
Title: Re: Should we have a tools by location thread in FAQ?
Post by: truckinwagen on July 28, 2010, 01:04:35 am
Anchorage, AK

headbolt socket
CV socket
Axle nut socket
pressure/vac gauge for checking fuel line obstructions(very sensitive)

and a bunch more I am sure I am forgetting, but I will update this as I remember.

I am also willing to ship wherever(international too) as long as the tool comes back in a reasonable amount of time.

-Owen
Title: Re: Should we have a tools by location thread in FAQ?
Post by: theman53 on July 28, 2010, 09:11:55 am
headbolt socket
CV socket
Axle nut socket
timing set
welder and torches :D

I also have many spray guns. I have some orbital sanders for body work as well.

In Central to northeast Ohio
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: 745 turbogreasel on July 29, 2010, 02:32:53 am
Silicon valley California
I have pretty much everything for VW and D24.
OBDII read & reset
pop tester and transfer pressure gauge
Tow/recovery  rig
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: Rabbit on Roids on July 29, 2010, 01:03:59 pm
Pacific Northwest - North Oregon coast

1.5 head bolt hex bit (10mm)
triple square bits for axle flange bolts, and head bolts.
injector socket
cam lock tool
axle nut socket (the big one)
vw clutch align tool
valve removal tool
trans drain plug tool
drive flange remover/installer

whatever tools i dont have, my local fellow diesel freak has what i dont have, the timing gauge, and all the other special goodies i cant afford. and im sure i left alot of my arsenal off the list.
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: lovinthedeez on September 01, 2010, 11:08:28 am
got everything that kev has ^^^^^^^if you're travelling through southern oregon before you hit cali on I-5. 
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: macka on March 21, 2011, 09:40:59 pm
mk2 shifter alignment gauge
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: trav1856 on May 19, 2011, 03:55:35 pm
I've got Triple Square Bits in Cushing, OK 6mm - 12mm. I can get 'em for $5 a set (4 bits 6, 8, 10 I think, and 12 for the headbolts) They've been good to me..and I'm still using them. But if you're in the neighborhood and need to tighten/loosen something feel free to lemme know

added:
30mm axle nut socket
engine support bar (in use atm)
Welder (would need some advanced warning. Have pipeline welder and crackerbox)

Added: 11/8/2011

IP timing set (N/A and Turbo)
tranny case lub plug bit (1/2 drive)
several torque wrenches (click type)
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: dalek on July 04, 2011, 08:09:11 am
I have the triple squares from 6 to 10mm. I do not know if the VWs use them but I also have a precombustion chamber collar removal tool I used with Mercedes IDI engines... though it needs to be rewelded (I lent it to a machine shop who managed to break it). I also have the tool to remove the idler pulley pin off one of those Mercedes engines. Might get a VW timing tool soon as a friend has a 85 Volvo turbodiesel wagon.
And loads of metric tools.
And a car dolly with a car that has towed a few cars.

Gainesville FL
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on July 16, 2011, 02:40:53 pm
Quote from: Rabbit on Roids on July 29, 2010, 01:03:59 pm
Pacific Northwest - North Oregon coast

1.5 head bolt hex bit (10mm)
triple square bits for axle flange bolts, and head bolts.
injector socket
cam lock tool
axle nut socket (the big one)
vw clutch align tool (big and small)
valve spring compressor
trans drain plug tool
drive flange remover/installer
C clamp expander (exhaust)
heater core tester (its a real pain pulling your whole dash out to figure out the core was fine)



mk2 strut nut spanner socket
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: RadoTD on July 16, 2011, 05:46:06 pm
I've got a fair number of tools, located in Coquitlam, BC. If anyone around here needs something, don't hesitate to send me a PM!
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: Toby on November 29, 2011, 03:59:58 am
PNW Tacoma WA area

Injector socket
Cam lock plate
IP lock pin
idler pulley pin spanner
VE dial indicator timing tool
Injector tester
Clutch aligning tool
Exhaust C clip remover/installer (clone of factory tool)
6,8,10,12mm 12 point bits
etc., etc., etc.

Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: oldpoopie on December 11, 2011, 12:18:56 am
VCDS
Wheel bearing tools
Timing belt tools
intermediate shaft bearing tools.
Timing belt tension gauge
Injection pump dial indicator

Lots lots more
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on December 11, 2011, 02:01:57 pm
Quote from: oldpoopie on December 11, 2011, 12:18:56 am
VCDS
Wheel bearing tools
Timing belt tools
intermediate shaft bearing tools.

Lots lots more

what tools are required to do wheel bearings?
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: CRSMP5 on December 12, 2011, 01:41:09 am
for me.. on car.. slide hammer to yank hub out.. snap ring pliers for the snap ring.. portable press tool with pieces to press it out via wrench/ratchet.. aka can do on car type of thing.. air chissel to knock inner race off hub.. use same press tool to reinstall hub..

other tools.. axle nut socket.. ball joint pinch bolt removal tools.. impact driver to remove set screw holding rotor to hub.. socket to remove caliper.. caliper carrier if you can..

now no portable press tool.. gotta have a press to remove the bearing and press hub in.. and the socket to remve upper strut from body so you do not screw up alignment.. and a socket/wrench for tie rod end..
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: somedumbjerk on December 17, 2011, 07:54:21 pm
triple square/12pt 6, 8, 10 an 12mm
idi timing kit
compression tester
engine stand  ;D
located in Palo Alto CA.
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: Syncroincity on January 25, 2012, 09:45:34 pm
Queens, New York

Engine hoist crane
Engine stand
Compressor & air tools; impact gun, air hammer, grinder etc
Tripple-square full set & most allens (also 17mm trans plug allen)
IDI timing tools & dial indicator
Spring compressors
Torque wrenches: click & deflection
Vanagon axle nut (46mm) socket & hammer tool
Injector socket
02 sensor sockets
Pickle fork
Ramps
Wire-feed MIG welder
Cylinder bore gauge
Cylinder hone (3-stone)
OBDII scan tool - generic, not vag-com
Fluke meter
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: CRSMP5 on January 25, 2012, 10:56:21 pm
44505 area.. ne ohio... full shop w lift, vagcom.. tools.. mig and tig.. no tire machines though.. and bosses thought on retiring in the fall means i have no idea... he keeps talking tire machine though...
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: oldpoopie on March 07, 2012, 02:18:20 am
Quote from: R.O.R-2.0 on December 11, 2011, 02:01:57 pm
Quote from: oldpoopie on December 11, 2011, 12:18:56 am
VCDS
Wheel bearing tools
Timing belt tools
intermediate shaft bearing tools.

Lots lots more

what tools are required to do wheel bearings?

Hub tamer elite lets me change wheelbearings without pulling the hub.
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: pointynoggin on March 10, 2012, 12:51:33 am
Armstrong bc

timing tools
assorted engine work tools
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: guy plain on April 12, 2012, 12:14:05 pm
any one around kamloops or close to....even vancouver have the timing tools for a 1.6 td? thanks in advance for any replys
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: 92EcoDiesel Jetta on April 28, 2012, 11:17:49 am
Governor mod tool.  Queens NY. you are welcome to borrow it. local loan only, no mail.

This tool makes shimming the governor a breeze.

(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x480/Ecodiesel92/IMG_20120428_110759.jpg)
Title: Re: Tools by location thread
Post by: billybobf on April 29, 2012, 12:12:17 am
florence oregon.

mig welder,
engine hoist
engine stand
cylinder boring bar
harbor freight compression tester and three stone cylinder hone.
soon to be pop tester, need an 8mm dial indicator to run the pump timing adapter I bought.
sure i have some other stuff. pressure washer.