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• Re: Planning for the big trip
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 08:37:58 -0400
  ...Mine is made up from Craftsman socket wrench >parts: a 19 mm socket, a 3" extension (to permit the force to be applied parallel...
• Re: Tool Pontifications
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 08 Jan 1997 18:02:18 -0400
  ...I carry a Craftsman breaker bar & socket (paid regular price) for the lug nuts, and real vice grips. At the 'day after Thanksgiving 8...
• Re: Turn signals Blinking Too fast???????
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 18:25:34 -0400
  ...Bad socket, ground connection, or the socket is connected wrong. Rear would be bad socket, ground, or wrong bulb. Should be 1156 for turn...
• Re: 12V meter with USB and cigar lighter outlets
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 09:16:37 -0700
  For readouts of voltage, I have one of those Harbor Freight lighter socket devices...plug it into the socket and there are three readout...
• Re: lug wrench- was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:50:55 -0600
  ...A Duracraft 19mm 6 point impact socket added like $4 to the total. Short of applying that anti slip stuff that 3M makes for...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 01:33:27 -0800
  David, Is the CV joint "socket" the 12-point wrench/fitting? Have you found a source for the old style "emergency boot," (a short...
• Re: Lighter fuse is blowing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 2 Nov 2021 11:19:35 -0700
  ...Lighter socket, as 98% > of things are now USB. > > > > I'm actually thinking of replacing my Cig. Lighter with this as well. > > > > The other...
• Re: Rounded CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 11:23:13 -0600
  ...Drilling is probably easier but I don't have any decent drill bits! You said "hex-head socket" and mention "no flats for the...
• Re: Ipod FM transmitters ( LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 19 Jun 2006 13:14:02 -0500
  ...It plugs into the lighter socket and holds the Ipod in a socket on a stalk; charges the Ipod as well as broadcasts on...
• Re: Auto shifter LED lamp conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 11:44:44 -0800
  ...They are not just bulbs, but come attached to their plastic sockets. The shifter lights have different sockets than the dash lights. I was...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 09:28:01 -0800
  ...OK, if the socket is getting voltage, but the bulb does not work when installed, then there is an issue in the socket ON...
• RE: NC Gathering Report
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 16:46:35 -0400 (EDT)
  On 5 Jul 1995, Wagner Michael wrote: >> seal, sink faucet, & pointed out mystery silver socket. > > is this where the never-seen folding table goes...
• Re: Tail Lights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 15:52:44 -0400
  ...It fits the 1156 bulb socket fine, in fact, it's advertised as a brighter reverse light. I also cleaned the reflector surface which...
• Re: Will these LED's work in dash? (WAS: Re: Strange dash light failure?)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 02:35:17 -0400
  ...over for the instrument light and air vent lighting bulbs and sockets and have published my findings on my site. Take a look at...
• Re: Something strange on dash.....
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:54:09 -0700
  Might be a Euro auxiliary 12v socket. Both my '73 Thing and '70 Euro-market Bus had those installed. Sorta hard to find male...
• Rear axle nut size?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 17 May 2002 18:01:24 -0400
  Can anyone tell me the mm socket size needed for the rear axle nut for an '88 Vanagon? thanks Todd '88 Westy
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:52:55 -0600
  ...Then, apply the 200 tap principle using a socket that will fit over the stud, but rest the shoulder of the socket against the...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 06:20:37 -0500
  On 9/29/2013 6:01 AM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > I'm not looking forward to ever needing the 46mm socket for the big...
• Re: Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 8 May 2013 11:29:18 -0400
  ...Slid a large socket over the shaft of the screwdriver, hooked the bearing with the screwdriver tip and slapped the socket into the screwdriver...
• Re: speedometer light
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 15:01:47 -0500
  ...However VW now makes the bulb and socket available seperately, so you will need both. The bulbs can be puchased at a normal supplier...
• 2 Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 10:43:37 -0600
  ...According to Haynes, the dash lights just push into their plastic sockets. I untwisted the sockets and removed them from the instrument panel, but...
• Re: Planning for the big trip
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 22:54:43 -0500
  ...Mine is made up from Craftsman socket wrench parts: a 19 mm socket, a 3" extension (to permit the force to be applied parallel...
• Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:22:36 -0700
  On Aug 23, 2006, at 12:42 PM, neil wrote: > I remember reading in archives of 24 mm deep sockets > when researching tools. Can...
• Re: LED taillights WAS: Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 09:58:50 -0500
  ...There's an un-used socket behind a red portion of the lens I > believe on both sides. I've had the same thought...
• Re: 84 Westfalia - Front Table Leg
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 10:28:01 -0700
  ...The horizontal arm reach is 10 5/8 from the center of the upright tube to the center of the pivot socket under the...
• Re: flywheel bolts stuck
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 23:46:45 -0600
  These bolts are SOCKET HEAD screws. AKA Allen head. These babies are always really tight. In such cases one cannot afford to fail, so...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 21:56:13 -0700
  ...Pulled the fuel pump relay socket on and off and it helped a little, but then the weather cooled off as we got closer...
• table tops
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 00:43:59 -0500
  ...Silver socket thanks and one more question. Thanks for all the input on the mysterious silver socket. One more question...I have two table...
• Re: 83 temperature gauge goes berserk
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 11:54:40 -0400
  ...I just grabed the socket, by itself(no wrench),placed it on the sensor, and turned it out by hand. Check the Go Westy...
• Re: o2 sensor troubles
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 17:38:25 -0700
  ...There is a special socket for these... sort of like a spark plug socket but with a slot up the side so you can...
• Extra socket in tail lamps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Jul 2023 18:08:25 -0700
  It’s in the archives if you care to search. Also on my blog Euro vs North American tail light differences Ab
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:00:30 -0500
  The only purpose for a 12 point socket is you can turn it less to get it to line up with the nut/bolt...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:35:48 -0700
  ...wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes > Here's some common wrench comparisons: > > Close enough--- > > 5/32 = 4mm > 5/16 = 8mm > 7/16 = 11mm...
• Re: Mystery Accessory <F>
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 23 May 2002 14:14:44 -0700
  Hot damn, It's only been 6 weeks since the last silver socket thread. Are the cycles getting closer? Have anything to do with...
• Re: Turn Signals
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:22:49 -0600
  ...Anbother thing - a bad connection there at the bulb or the wiring to the signal socket will also produce this symptom BTDT! John John...
• Re: what size is the Oil Pressure Sender?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 20:01:01 -0800
  On 7 Nov 2001 at 12:26, Matthew Pollard wrote: > What size socket is needed for the oil pressure sender? > > I have for a...
• Re: Final Drive Plug Size--Solved
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 10 May 1998 11:25:18 -0600
  ...He mentioned the socket type would work better and so did Steve > > Schwenk. Using the socket type would allow easier access to the plug...
• Acceleratro cable
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:24:03 -0500
  ...The other end of the cable however is the socket part of a "ball and joint" type socket. This should connect to a "lever...
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 23:32:26 -0400
  ...A/C compressor bracket, etc), 17mm tranny plug tool (Bus Depot), spark plug gapping tool, 24mm deepwell socket for oil pressure sender, OXS socket...
• Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:15:16 -0500
  ...I don't have a 24 mm socket and have done about everything to a vanagon you can do but remove the dash and...
• Re: advice needed-rebuilding engine - 74 yada-yada-yada
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 10:26:36 -0700 (MST)
  ...I brought my 36mm socket with me. I asked the shop to loosen the > gland nut for me. No hassle! It took them seconds...
• Re: A/C Relay
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 26 Sep 1998 10:52:52 -0400
  ...Resoldered the relay, removed the seperate wires from each socket location (you must make a little removal tool that is about 3/32" wide...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 20:56:55 -0600
  Gee Stan, I wish I had a "Silver Socket" in my 88 GL . Then I would have a place to put the 85'th...
• Re: Rear Axle Nut ~Man that's big!!
  Historical mailing list - Orin Salah
  Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:41:31 -0400
  On Sun, 29 Jul 2012 22:26:56 -0400, Ed <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote: >The 1 13/16" socket I bought from NAPA for...
• Re: CV joint repair american way.
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:28:11 -0500
  ...insert 12-spline socket > 2. hit with > hammer 3. bust knuckles trying to keep socket engaged and turning (don't > forget to cuss a...
• Vanagon CV Joint Fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:30:31 -0400
  ...They are 8mm x 48mm grade 10.9 socket head screws. I have found a supply of 8mm x 50mm grade 12.9. Question...
• Re: cv joint bolts?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:07:30 -0600
  we have some very nice 12 point EXTERNAL serrated CV bolts, that use a conventional 12pt socket. Much easier IMO. John Aircooled.Net Inc.
• Passenger running light out!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Tue, 3 Apr 2012 21:00:28 -0400
  My 91 rear passenger running light dose not come on. Started with bulb then switched plug / socket from drive side. Any help, thanks! Kevin
• Re: good tool set...
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 5 Apr 2017 07:48:50 -0700
  ...I picked up a small socket set > from Sears because I was in a bind and Sears was available. Two of the > sockets cracked...
• RE: Tie Rod Ends
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 12:31:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...There is a ball-and-socket type joint that seems to screw onto the end of the rack. Your inner tie rod starts here...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:36:36 -0700
  ...wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes > | > |Where are the 22 mm and 24 mm used? > | > |Ed > | > |-------------------------------------------------- > |From: "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.CO >
• Re: Vanagon spoiler
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 14:55:03 -0700
  ...This might finally be a suitible use for the silver socket! A safety note: Keep all appendages/digits clear of the silver socket!!! -ellis\
• Re: Crank Pulley removal
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 19:56:27 EST
  ...Find the appropriate socket, attach breaker bar and secure to pulley nut. Next remove coil wire and turn engine over with starter motor.The...
• Turn signal weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Wed, 7 May 2003 14:49:11 -0400
  ...Because of the (low) current at the turn signal socket, I was convinced the problem was somehow there and didn't look very far...
• Re: ok where did I go wrong on my half axle 1984 vanagon powell river bc Canada
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:50:35 -0400
  ...Double hex have 60 degree points, and a 12 point socket fits, which is why they're called "12 points." XZN (aka triple square...
• Re: exhaust nuts & bolts is 304, 308, 309, 316 or zinc plated etc
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:15:10 -0600
  ...Tom B.-shoulda said 13 mm open end wrench instead of 1/4" socket, which of course won't fit in the tight conditions
• Re: Alloy wheel caps and a ?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:01:06 -0800
  ...Replaced left front turn signal socket, cleaned all > connectors, replaced BOTH front and rear turn signal bulbs. The bulbs were > verified to be working...
• Re: Transaxel tool
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 08:00:36 -0600
  ...So I'm thinkin' maybe I'll upgrade to an allen<BR>&gt; socket or something. Right. So I'm off to Home Depot...
• Re: Alternator pully #%%$#@
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:41:55 -0600
  ...I put the hex wrench in position by sticking it through the 1/2 inch drive hole on the socket, and turn the socket...
• Re: Lighter fuse is blowing
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 1 Nov 2021 13:00:46 -0400
  ...Lighter socket, as 98% of things are now USB. I'm actually thinking of replacing my Cig. Lighter with this as well. The other...