The front hub nut on the A2 cars is 30mm. Don't forget a breaker bar for said 30mm nut and a 3-4' "cheater" bar to supplement the torque on the breaker bar.
>________________________________ > From: Les Noriel <[email protected]> >To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list <[email protected]>; Matthew >Yip <[email protected]> >Sent: Monday, December 5, 2011 3:27 PM >Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] 16V Garage/Tools from scratch? > >Aside from the normal metric socket set, screwdrivers, and assorted bits I >found some specific items that I keep in a VW only tools bin. > >1 - Snap-on brake line wrench. 11mm(?) I found that the ones from the >local auto parts store simply strips any threads on those hardline >couplings >2. - Motiv Power Bleeder for bleeding the brakes >3. - Aluminum 2000lb floor jack from Harbor Freight. I can't afford the >$300 Griots Garage version but the Harbor freight $69 jack is almost an >identical copy. >4. Schley Tools VW Bearing press for front wheel bearings. >5. Snap-On - Electrical connector tool >6. Multi-point driver set for Head bolts/driveshaft bolts etc >7. 32mm socket for the front drive carrier hub bolt. Along with a large >breaker bar and a 6' length of steel pipe for leverage. >8. Nice set of metric Allen wrenches >9. The Bentley Manual >10. If your VW has the "C" exhaust clips, you will need the Schley "C" >clip tool to replace the down pipe. >11. VW Timing belt pulley tensioner tool. > >Most of my cars are pre "OBD" so I've found no need for the VAG tool. > >-Les > > >On 12/4/11 7:15 PM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > >>The cordless electric is awesome at the track. >> >>Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! >> >>----- Reply message ----- >>From: "Matthew Yip" <[email protected]> >>Date: Sun, Dec 4, 2011 5:36 pm >>Subject: [a2-16v-list] 16V Garage/Tools from scratch? >>To: "Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list" <[email protected]> >> >>I like having a compressor but you're right, I don't use it that often, >>mostly b/c it's such a PITA to charge the tank. Since I have a >>compressor and air tools, I haven't ventured into electric impacts >>although I've used some and do like their portability. Given the prices, >>I may have to buy one as my Christmas gift to myself. >> >> >>>________________________________ >>> From: Chad Rebuck <[email protected]> >>>To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list <[email protected]> >>>Cc: Matthew Yip <[email protected]> >>>Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 7:02 PM >>>Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] 16V Garage/Tools from scratch? >>> >>>Agree that air tools are the last thing needed when just starting out. >>>Harbor freight has lots of stuff cheap that works well. Check out >>>their $300+ tool cabinets. Full ball bearing drawers and excellent >>>reviews. Their jacks and stands can save you some money too. A >>>craigslist search could get you some deals too. >>> >>>As much as I work on cars I still get by witha only a 2 gal >>>compressor. I use it for an impact on occasion and lots of times to >>>blow off stuff. Again, not needed but handy. >>> >>>One of my favorite tools is a 1/4 electric impact with adapters for >>>sockets. Yea, I went cheap with the hf brand for $25 with battery. I >>>love this tool and will buy another if it quits on me. It won't break >>>all bolts loose but it's handy install and remove bolts in no time. I >>>don't think I need a more powerful one since I use a 1/2 air impact if >>>I really need the power. >>> >>>On Dec 4, 2011, at 6:19 PM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >>>wrote: >>> >>>> Not sure it's worth getting an air compressor when a cordless impact >>>>is cheaper, easier to use and costs the same. >>>> >>>> My electric impact has 450 ft lbs and I rarely grab my air impact >>>>since I bought it. >>>> >>>> I'd get craftsmen tools, home depot doesn't have nearly the stock of >>>>husky tools as they used too >>>> >>>> Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! >>>> >>>> ----- Reply message ----- >>>> From: "Matthew Yip" <[email protected]> >>>> Date: Sun, Dec 4, 2011 3:27 pm >>>> Subject: [a2-16v-list] 16V Garage/Tools from scratch? >>>> To: "Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list" <[email protected]> >>>> >>>> Don't break the bank on tools - a good metric set from Craftsman (1/2 >>>>and 3/8 ratchet sets) and a good set of Allen key sockets (not the "L" >>>>shaped keys) will make you dangerous. Tool storage can be very >>>>expensive, just ask your local mechanic how much his toolbox cost - be >>>>sure to sit down when he tells the figure. >>>> >>>> Again, Sears has decent stuff - not necessarily on the level of >>>>Strap-On, Mac, or Cornhole but for the hobbyist, it's fine AND it has a >>>>nice lifetime warranty <G>. If you want to invest in a tool box, start >>>>with a "top" box as it will have room for all your hand tools. A >>>>bottom box is nice but the drawers tend to be huge and are better >>>>suited for holding large, less utilized tools such as air ratchets. >>>> >>>> Air compressor? YES - a smallish 25 gallon compressor will do most >>>>all tasks and it's shouldn't be loud enough for your neighbors to >>>>complain. If they do, shut the garage door when the compressor >>>>"charges". >>>> >>>> Matthew >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> ________________________________ >>>>> From: Larry Velez <[email protected]> >>>>> To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list <[email protected]> >>>>> Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 1:03 PM >>>>> Subject: [a2-16v-list] 16V Garage/Tools from scratch? >>>>> >>>>> Hey 16vers, >>>>> >>>>> I can't believe this list has existed for 10+ years now. Thanks for >>>>>all who have kept it alive. >>>>> >>>>> I am in NYC and like many New Yorkers, have lived my existence in a >>>>>series of apartments, sometimes with a parking spot but that's it. >>>>>No room for tools. >>>>> >>>>> My wife and I are thinking of biting the bullet and buying a house >>>>>with a two car garage. >>>>> >>>>> This means I might finally have room for tools and working on the 91 >>>>>GTI 16V. >>>>> >>>>> Wondering if anyone has a suggestion on where to find a list of tools >>>>>that would make up a pretty good set for working on the 16V. >>>>> >>>>> Even an "ultimate" list would help as I could draw the line somewhere >>>>>and start accumulating the most important tools. I guess I will also >>>>>need some storage for said tools so any garage "furniture" companies >>>>>would be welcome also. Your favorite brands would also help. As >>>>>for budget, I don't expect to be working on other cars so I don't >>>>>need indestructible tools but I also understand the value of a good >>>>>tool. Also not sure if an air compressor would be too loud for a >>>>>residential street - are there such things as consumer-level air tools? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks all, >>>>> >>>>> Larry >>>>> 91 GTI 16V >>>>> 99.5 A4 1.8T >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> a2-16v-list mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> a2-16v-list mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> a2-16v-list mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>>_______________________________________________ >>>a2-16v-list mailing list >>>[email protected] >>>http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>> >>> >>> >>_______________________________________________ >>a2-16v-list mailing list >>[email protected] >>http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>_______________________________________________ >>a2-16v-list mailing list >>[email protected] >>http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > > >_______________________________________________ >a2-16v-list mailing list >[email protected] >http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > > > _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list
