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Here is a short list of tools of to work on your VW.  This is not a major list for overhauling or restoring your VW.  What this list is, is just enough to keep you on the road for roadside repairs excluding major problems.  Don't attempt to overhaul your transmission or engine, leave that to a professional automotive technician experienced in repairing Air Cooled VW.  Reason, not every repair shop knows or has the tools, experience or knowledge needed to repair VW.  If in doubt, ask them.  More about auto shops in the Shop page.

• Haynes or Bentley Manual (a Must Have!)

• Open end wrenches in the following sizes; 8mm,10mm,13mm(2),17mm, and 19mm

• Offset Box wrenches in the following sizes: 10mm and 13mm

• Box end wrenches in following sizes; 7,10,13,19,and 21mm

• 3/8 drive Sockets; 6 point spark plug (13/16), 10,15,17,19,and 21mm

• 3/8 drive Extensions; 2 1/2, 6 inch long

• 3/8 drive Ratchet.

• Phillips screwdrivers; #1 with magnetic tip, #2, and #3

• Flat head screwdrivers; 1/8, 3/16, 3/8

• Insulated pliers with insulated handles.

• Tire pressure gauge up to 50 PSI.

• "go no-go" feeler gauge (SAE is fine)

• 17mm Hex head wrench

• Extra quart of Oil, should be carried at all times

• Quart of Brake Fluid

• Lithium Grease

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