Compressor

[Donald Lamond]

Hi Ira:

I think I have pretty much covered the field as far as seal removal pliars are
concerned.

Stalhwille:  German.  My pick for top of the line.  I went to various shops and
looked at the actual pliars.  These are very well built and should last a
lifetime without any trouble.
They make two models, 11063 which is short and the 11063/1 which is longer.  The
11063/1 has a longer reach and fits both the older designs and also the newer
engines.List price is 42.00 from Baum  with a 6.00 shipping fee.

Hazet, another German manufacturer, is being sold by the Cornwell truck jobbers.
Four calls to two different sales people, both of whom knew nothing of Hazet.  I
was able to get an abbreviated catalog of Hazet products from Zelinda (toll free
888-892-8348)  Neither catalog showed the Hazet pliars or the cost of same.
Hazet quality is unsurpassed. I was able to get the product number from the Hazet
web site.   It is , Hazet 791-5. Better check this at their site.


Facom.  This manufacturer is really being dumped on here in the States.  The US
distributor is SK .  When I called, on my own dime I might add,  the person
answering wasn't sure if they handeled that line or not.  I was put on hold for a
couple of minutes and when she returned I was given another number to call.
Again, no toll free number.

When I finally reached someone who knew what I was talking about, I was told
there would be a minimum of a 12 week wait.  I was able to get a pair of DM 10A,
as recommended by Phil Payne from the Ultimate Garage for a very good price.
Facom's special valve seal pliars are DM 7.  The number for the Ultimate Garage
is 201-262-0412.

Snap-On is carrying a seal remover tool made by Schley here in the US.  From the
photograph in their catalog they have a twist on the lower part similar to
Hazet.  No price list.  Must contact Snap-On for prices.  Part Number 92350.

K-D used to make these tools but for some reason has stopped.  Chris Semple, of
force5 auto up in New Hampshire, gave me the product number so I called the main
offices at K-D and was told that the number was discontinued in 93.

I called Lisle and was actually put in touch with a Mr. Lisle.
who told me that they did not make that tool but thanked me for bringing it to
his attention.  He told me it sounded like something that they would be
interested in and would look into it further.

There is now a new company on the West Coast called Sir.
Noone seems to know anything about them.  They do have compressors and pliars.
One of their outlets is Motoworks and they list the pliars as part number GL 10
110.  Their toll free number is 800-544-5357.  These folks were recommended to me
by another lister who spoke highly of their service and prices.  Adding that they
were ol' time VW guys.

So that's about it Ira.  Hope you find some of the above helpful.

Gluck Haben,

Donald

84  4Ks

IraT at aol.com wrote:

> Donald,
> Did you ever figure anything out on the seal removal pliers?  My head rebuild
> is going slow.
> Ira
> In a message dated 6/30/01 9:34:34 AM, >I have still to contact Sears, Lisle
> and K-D.  Most parts stores carry
> >abbreviated versions of the aforementioned catalogs.  Chris Semple of
> >Force 5, up in Concord, NH,
> >is going to see if he can come up with part numbers from Lisle for the
> >pliars and installation tool.
> >
> >Stay tuned
> >
> >Donald
> >
> >84  4Ks