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• Re: Lighter Receptacle '88
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 03:28:05 -0500
  ...My thinking is that the lighter socket is shallower than the US counterpart and you are prevented from sticking the plug in far enough...
• Lighter fuse is blowing
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Mon, 1 Nov 2021 11:35:00 -0500
  ...I use the cigarette lighter socket for charging my phone, and have also used it to power an Engels fridge which it does well...
• USB power?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:35:30 -0700
  ...which operates off 12 VDC? I have a couple cigarette lighter sockets mounted there for your 12V appliances, but it's an annoyance to...
• Re: david & the silver socket
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Jun 95 09:41:47 EDT
  Just to add to the confusion, my '86 Westy with the weekender package has this socket under the passenger seat. It looks like it...
• Re: Rapid left blinker after fix
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 19 Feb 2017 11:52:44 -0800
  ...If you still have a problem, then the running lamp and blinker lamp wires are switched on the problem socket. The socket terminals are...
• Re: Stove & whine
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 19:59:48 -0330
  ...into the cigarette lighter socket? Those sockets > get loose, or w.h.y. > > Maybe check connections to the socket? > > The Westy reg is usually...
• Re: How to get spare tire out??? Urgent!
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 11:01:05 -0800
  ...Try to use a socket that has six sides instead of twelve. Those don't brake of the edges. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "David...
• CV Joint Removal (OK, we go back to the topic)
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Thu, 11 Aug 1994 10:24:36 -0700 (PDT)
  ...If you are considering doing your CV joints, get one of the 6mm allen sockets or 12-point drives and one of those hand...
• Solved; OIL warning light up
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:51:04 -0700
  ...Use a breaker > bar > on the socket as it takes up less space than a ratchet. Also a short > socket > reducer to 3/8...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:51:57 -0700
  ...Finally an electric impact and socket to spin the > bolt out. The bolt out made minor marking on the outside of socket > head cap...
• FW: pop top trim / / drain plug sizes
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 08:30:12 -0700
  ...It's in a very awkward location and I found a hex socket for a 3/8" drive ratchet works pretty well. I couldn...
• Re: Yet Another Head Pullin' Question.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 17:08:27 -0800
  then you socket is not thin enough . get a high quality thin 3/8ths drive one. It doesn't have to be deep. On...
• Re: PS Re: Electrical Question: Adding charger ports for accecories
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 1 Feb 2009 20:53:22 -0800
  Quick question for those of yopu that have used these famous 'silver sockets'. Do the connections lock in place or are they just a...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Jul 2011 22:56:30 -0700
  ...wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes > Ask any MG mechanic! > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: differential nut
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:18:32 -0500
  ...My cut off gets into the tight spaces easier and, though I have a 17mm socket, I don't use it for transmission drain...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 14:41:11 -0600
  ...I found that th socket in whick the contol box fits, > come right out with wires attached. There is a mounting block attached by...
• Re: ECU POWER SUPPLY?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 14:21:01 -0800
  ...The socket with the most wires to it is the ECU relay socket. Pin 87 of the relay is where +12 leaves the socket...
• Re: Final Drive Allen Size
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:59:02 -0500
  ...I like the socket version. Is there enough clearance to get to the filler? Gonna get it uo on the ramp in a minute...
• Re: New van timing, cont'd.
  Historical mailing list - dworkin
  Fri, 6 Jan 1995 12:08:54 -0800 (PST)
  ...On the dashboard, to the left of > the heater controls (whats to control?:) there is a small, unmarked aluminum > socket with a wire coming...
• Copy of: '84 VANAGON A/C & OTHER MYSTERIES
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  05 Dec 96 02:18:23 EST
  ...On the dash just to the left of the lighter >socket is a smaller socket. It is a type I have never seen before...
• Re: 97 Golf Clutch Job (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 13:32:06 -0400
  If its like the older clutches on the front engine cars, the pressure plate bolts need a 9mm 12 point socket. That's not...
• Re: 12V Electric impact wrenches?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 17:57:55 -0800
  ...He bought one to speed roadside tire changes and thought it was broken because the motor would spin but the socket did not. I...
• (OT) harbor freight tools
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 20:38:39 -0700
  ...I recently bought a socket set of cheap tools on the road from the flaps, and the first socket shattered in pieces on the...
• Re: Tool advice for the young & spare parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:57:38 -0400
  Yes, when I am looking for a socket,I dont care that it is made out of chome vandalium steel,drop forged, or stock...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:38:05 -0400
  ...but where the wires pushed on at the rear of the relay socket. Unplugging the wires and cleaning things up cured the intermittent problem...
• ISO round headlight buckets & other things
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 17:10:12 -0700
  ...two brown rear side ashtrays -rear side marker socket (have the lens, but the socket is corroded to hell) -brown and/or off-white...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:31:42 -0500
  ...Some socket sets, and many wrench sets, skip a few sizes in the range. Some leave out one size, some another. > > I should know...
• Re: Dash Cigarette Lighter Removal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:50:50 -0700
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/vanagon-lighter-socket/ <http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/vanagon-lighter-socket/> On Thu, Apr 1...
• Re: allen wrench for gear oil change
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 19:26:48 -0700
  ...I also > unsuccessfully looked into buying a 17 mm allen socket (said the don't > have 'em). Does anyone know of something off-the...
• Re: Source for dashboard lamps?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:24:05 EDT
  ...The new socket and separate bulb affair is much better than the old one piece bulb & socket assembly. Bulb socket, heater control, 321 919...
• Re: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 13:58:34 -0500
  ...Just turn till the bolt comes into view through the hole, then find a socket to fit. I believe a deep well socket might...
• Re: Blinker issue
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:50:16 -0700
  ...OK, I go to replace it and socket falls apart.� I replace the socket and the bulb. Now both front and back blink but...
• Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 19:27:50 -0400
  ...Braker Bar, 19mm "IMPACT" Socket, and a 30 in. (2 1/2 feet) x 1 1/2 in. galvanized pipe. Works for the worst...
• Re: Rounded off lug nut, HELP! - USE CHISSEL
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 19:59:05 +0100
  ...I finally got a 9mm socket hammered on to the (normally) 10mm nuts. I used stainless nuts when replacing. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: Where to get Axel wrench?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 May 2001 08:39:56 -0400
  At 05:51 AM 5/22/2001, wayout wrote: >Where does a fella get a 46mm socket and suitable breakerbar? >Does Sears have this...
• Re: Second Request for Help - Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 22:19:25 -0600
  ...Unless there's a resistor in series with the switch behind the socket, there's no reason I can see why it should have...
• Re: Fw: Tail Lights/82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 14:04:42 -0400
  ...The bulb socket for the tail lamp that was dim, is pretty much destroyed. Contacts are rusted out completely. (Think the other sockets may...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 08:19:11 -0700
  ...Anyway, since, this cup/socket works with the ball on the hatch side, you just have to have them change out the other end...
• Re: Strange electric problem!!!
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 00:53:06 -0600
  ...Al Brase mark drillock wrote: > The wires at the front left turn/park light socket. > There are 3 wires there, plugged onto 3 separate...
• Re: oil drain bolt
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 29 May 2008 12:11:07 -0400
  ...It dosen't fit in the > well with a socket on it. OEM has a 14mm head. Bummer, the oil > drain bolt only cost...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:45:38 -0700
  ...wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes > Thanks to all who have replied so far. I'll be continuing to dismantle my > old '85...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:31:42 -0400
  ...This is equivalent to a 180 lb person standing on a breaker bar (with or without a cheater pipe) 2' from the socket. You...
• Re: mechanical speaking what triggers the LED?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 18:24:06 -0700
  ...In 86-91 models it goes in relay socket 3. If you have one of these years I can tell you the 10 or...
• re: Boulder, Colorado
  Historical mailing list - e freeman
  Thu, 15 Aug 1996 10:37:22 -0400
  ...then go to sears and buy yourself a set of craftsman metric sockets, a socket wrench (3/8" drive), and a set of metric...
• Re: Instrument light
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 12:31:18 -0500
  ...There seems to be two different types of bulbs and I think they both pushed straight into the socket. As I remember they looked...
• Oil Pressure Sender Questions
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 17:47:05 EST
  ...What size socket do I need to get it out? The largest in my standard set is a 19mm (too small) -- though I do...
• Re: VDO sump plug sender
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 10:21:10 -0500
  ...to fit but no socket, dremel out some metal from the boss in a cicular fashion and the socket now fits just right and...
• Re: Alloy wheel caps and a ? (Turn signals)
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:01:15 +0000
  ...From time to time my right front didn't work, that turned out to be that water getting into the socket caused corrosion, replacing...
• Re: Headrests- SAFETY CONCERN!
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 23:28:18 -0400
  ...When I finished, I thought I'd position the > headrests (restraints!) into their correct positions when ziipp! out > came the plastic sockets that hold...
• Re: How to get spare tire out??? Urgent!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 13:41:35 -0600
  ...I tried WD40 but its real diffuicult to apply it and so far it refuses to yield and the socket continually slips. Anyone got...
• Last minute issues, horn and turn signal...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:38:43 +0000
  ...I was going to try to pick one up (socket) enroute at Keffer VW outside of Charlotte (Paul in parts is awesome, will sale...
• Re: Lug wrench size and other questions charset="iso-8859-1"
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 12:27:41 -0700
  ...Apparently the PO had a > >wrench which doesn't fit! None of my sockets are large enough to fit the > >nuts, so assuming all...
• Re: Tail light woes
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:47:18 -0700
  ...When you look at the bottom of the bulb socket, there's a piece of curved flexible metal. Clean it with sandpaper and around...
• Re: AA Trans answers some tranny oil questions...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 12:01:08 -0700
  I have a 1.5" piece of the allen wrench that goes in the plug hole and the other end takes a socket- this...
• Side marker light needed
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 09:12:49 -0400
  Does someone have a side marker for an ‘83? I need one with the socket in it too. Thanks Bryan
• Re: Interior Light Improvements?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 18:59:03 -0800
  RE: LED Upgrades Try here, using these throught my '90 Westy in the stock sockets: http://autolumination.com/festoon.htm
• '82_2.0_california, temp sens II head size
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:32:54 -0700
  What is the head size for that sensor? or What size socket do I need?
• Re: drilling out axle bolts - Correction of CORRECTION
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 17:34:44 EST
  ...Given a beater with enough heft I'm sure the less astute can get either driver into the socket of either capscrew . . . at least...
• Re: queston on H4 55/60w bulb to fit stock bulb socket
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:06:36 -0500
  ...at 9:28 PM, David Cohen wrote: > Hi, > Is there a H4 55/60w bulb that fits the standard 9004 Bulb socket? > > Thanks, > David
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 May 2017 18:12:30 -0700
  ...There may be a thinner wall socket that would clear the intake gasket or other better tool to do this job, but I tried...