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• Re: A visit from the stork!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Nugent
  20 Jun 1996 16:00:33 U
  ...Time:3:55 PM OFFICE MEMO RE>A visit from the stork! Date:6/20/96 CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Can she hold a socket wrench yet...
• Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm or 8mm?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 21:03:08 EST
  arghhhh! so which is it? 12 point 6mm or 12 point 8mm?? what does Bentley say? chris [text/html]
• Bolt Size
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 09:54:04 -0800
  Greetings, I need to buy a socket for the bolt at the end of the crank (pulley end.) What size is it? (1990 GL...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 8 May 2016 11:04:13 -0700
  ...Ironically, I may well have that socket albeit in a 12 point version. I see a trip to KMS tools soon. They have a...
• Re: Lighter fuse is blowing
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 1 Nov 2021 09:39:00 -0700
  ...I use the cigarette lighter socket for charging > my phone, and have also used it to power an Engels fridge which it does > well...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:35:07 -0700
  ...Alistair, your spacing made it look like you need a tiny socket! You need over one inch, so for those about to try this...
• Oil Pres.Switch fails again. was: oil leak diagnosed and fixed (oil sensor)
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 14:57:13 EDT
  ...24mm socket just barely gets the thing on or off. Interestingly, there appears to be nothing wrong with the sensor that I took off...
• Re: How to tighten up the cig lighter socket?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:03:34 -0800
  If you take a small flat blade screw driver and bend the metal part in a little, you can remove the socket without breaking...
• Re: 12 Volt Outlet - Source?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 19:05:53 -0500
  Harbor Freight has a plug that goes into your lighter socket with two good-quality sockets in the module. No cords, works great. LED...
• Re: Where does Hella relay go?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:14:08 -0700
  Oops, the unused output pin for empty relay socket 7 is B20 not A22. Relay socket 6 is unused as well, with none of...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:08:42 -0700
  ...shopgraytools.com/collections/1-4-drive-hand-socket/products/1-4-drive-12-point-universal-joint-socketsstandard-length >> >> James >> Ottawa, ON >> >>> Date: Thu, 30...
• Re: Lighter fuse is blowing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 1 Nov 2021 12:49:43 -0400
  ...I use the cigarette lighter socket for charging > my phone, and have also used it to power an Engels fridge which it does > well...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:12:00 -0500
  ...And the longer the socket the more necessary it is. I've also had very good luck with one of Bus Depot's flat...
• Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm or 8mm?
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 21:46:24 -0600
  ...Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm or 8mm? Gents: $20 will buy you a Snap-Awn 8 mm triple square...
• Re: broken sockets
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:54:22 +1200
  ...Worked well on my Koken knurled socketwrench grip, which usde to give me blisters. Also the plastic cover protects paintwork from the swinging end...
• Help! rounded oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 14:34:39 -1000
  Help! rounded oil plug I can't get the oil plug out even after trying to use a standard socket, short of sawing a...
• Re: New exhaust install
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:13:16 -0700
  ...Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Brassaw" <sendmeanemail@EARTHLINK.NET> > > Has anyone used that socket that Sears sells for rounded bolts?
• Re: lighter socket mod
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 02:26:43 EST
  In a message dated 4/1/03 2:22:06 AM Eastern Standard Time, jk.pnosrv@JUNO.COM writes: > H***a S2000 start button...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 12:41:16 -0500
  Many thanks to all who have replied. The information and help has really been appreciated. It looks like I have located exactly what I...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 17:01:08 -0500
  Just an interestion observation of vanagon relays. 2 of 4 posts are copper , and the other two are copper coated steel. Why is this...
• Starter Bushing report...longish....ugh!
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 12:12:59 -0600
  ...As I was figuring how it fit up against the bushing, I decided to stupidly remove the socket from the extension- fat fingered it...
• Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 09:12:32 -0600
  ...I carry a set of 7mm-19mm combination wrenches, a 3/8 drive socket set with 7mm-19mm shallow sockets and about three screwdrivers...
• Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 18:12:03 -0700
  ...If I wanted > > to avoid cutting the existing sockets in my van and soldering in H4 > > sockets, can I simply install the 9004 bulbs...
• Re: h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:04:55 EDT
  ...When they do I install new 9004 bulb sockets from NAPA and they are fine afterwards, no more overheated connectors. The problem here is...
• Re: simple stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Chasteen
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:45:48 -0800
  before i got the special socket, i had the exhaust shop weld to vw lug bolts together so i could use it with a...
• The Seven Step Method for removing pilot bearings
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 21:31:46 -0500
  ...Place your largest 1/2 inch drive socket, open end toward the pilot bearing, over the bolt. Make sure the wedge does not protrude...
• Re: Waterpump replacement on '88?
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 02:43:10 -0400
  ...But the socket head bolts to get the pipe off the pump is the killer. One socket head bolt can be reached with a...
• Re: Removal of flywheel bolts
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 21 May 2002 18:00:03 -0500
  ...Here is what worked for me in both situations: #1) Get the best fitting, highest quality 6 point socket you can, grind the socket...
• Re: Rear Axle Nut ~Man that's big!!
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 22:58:04 -0700
  ...I can't seem to find a 46mm >socket anywhere locally and I'd like to keep going with my work tomorrow >(checking the...
• Re: Craftsperson Tools
  Historical mailing list
  6 Feb 95 13:20
  ...6 to 13mm (2x10mm and 2x13mm),17,19mm open end/rind spanners 1/2" drive sockets from 10 to 23mm full hexigon, and not...
• Re: Breaker bar (and pipe?)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 19:52:41 -0600
  ...Now have the > breaker bar and socket combination. > Did the same > trick for the daughter's Jetta with a smaller > socket. The 25" bar...
• Re: differential nut
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:54:21 -0800
  The good thing about having the proper Allen socket is that it fits my 1/2" breaker bar and the upper control arms too...
• Re: (F) Looking for a Vanagon kind of wife
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 15:14:05 -0700
  ...Thourough knowledge of tools ("Honey, can you get me the 3/8 torque wrench with the 2" wobble extension and a size 13 socket")
• Re: 12V meter with USB and cigar lighter outlets
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:13:58 -0400
  ...No problems whatsoever. > >Here's where I installed a pair of the sockets... > >http://dasmotoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/vanagon_kick_plate...
• Re: [WetWesties] Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical Gurus
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:09:53 -0700
  ...Not sure if a standard cig socket would handle higher input amps. Maybe other type of socket? (though cig socket would be handy as...
• Preparing for running issues West River Tech presentation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 1 Jul 2022 14:22:26 -0400
  ...Temp sensor and seal O2 sensor Air cleaner Wire stripper cutter Socket set wrenches and Hoping Dennis brings some as I don’t know...
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:21:03 -0600
  ...very stout long 1/2" drive > breaker bar and the proper socket. My brilliant idea... I suspect you'll just bend or break something...
• Re: oil plug woes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 08:40:56 -0500
  > > > What happened when you tried the 6 point socket? > > Did you round off all the corners? > > > > Larry A. > > > > > > > > Nope - I didn't use it...
• Re: No Start after alternator failure and replacement..TESTINGRELAYS
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 11:55:54 -0700
  ...Hanlon" wrote: > > Mark, > > We've performed the tests you advised. > > Results: > > Left relay, socket pin 30 read 12.89 with the key off. > Right...
• Re: Rear Axle Housing Bolts: Use shallow O2 Socket?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:44:13 -0700
  ...it will fit, but have others found that a shallow O2 > socket can handle the (110 Ft-lb ?) torque for the axle housing to...
• Re: Lower alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:05:02 -0400
  ...a 13mm socket will reach the alternator bolt. > Working from the front of the car to the rear, slide the socket and > extension over...
• Re: Final Drive Allen Size
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:40:10 -0600
  ...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: broken sockets
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 00:01:40 -0800
  ...Always liked the > lifetime warranty > until the last few years, seems that I often crack a > socket wall right > in the middle of a...
• Re: How do you remove the struts from the hatch of a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:38:04 -0400
  ...I managed to remove the end with > the rubber socket and the clip, it's the OTHER end I'm trying to > remove. I...
• I cant reach the alternator bracket bolt
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 08:29:26 EST
  ...socket in there without major dismantlement of surrounding "stuff"---anyone have experience here? Will a curved wrench or a knuckle-jointed swivel socket extension...
• Re: iPods in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 16:50:28 -0700
  ...My coworker's brother also got an iPod and he plugs it into the lighter socket and it "transmits" to his radio, which is...
• Who has a good westy rear-style 12v socket?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Dec 2013 14:04:13 -0600
  The kind made to go through the plywood thickness on the rear seat base. Used or new, as long as it's in good...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:41:25 -0500
  At 09:16 AM 11/10/2009, Don Hanson wrote... >and the metal socket inside is steel with a thin >coating... Uh, no. They...
• Re: what is a 17mm "socket tool"???
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 11:26:00 -0700
  Synonyms/alternates: 17mm allen wrench 17mm hex driver Snap-on S5902 Oil/Transmission Plug Wrench ("box end is 12-point, 21 mm; other end...
• stripped CV bolts
  Historical mailing list - Aric Wilkerson
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 15:25:38 -0600
  If the allen head is stripped, you could try driving an 12 or 11mm socket on to the bolt with an extension and hammer...
• Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 28 Dec 2020 08:05:40 -0800
  I installed a GFCI socket ages ago, and was able to find one with a little LED that lights when it has power - so...
• Re: thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 29 May 2008 05:36:04 EDT
  ...Insert an allen head socket key with a long extension and then bang on it hard with a heavy hammer to try to loosen...
• Re: Craftsperson Tools
  Historical mailing list - Tim Burnett
  Fri, 3 Feb 1995 17:03:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...On the socket set I *highly* recommend splurging on a set of extensions of different lengths and a universal joint. I agree with Joel...
• Re: Brake Drum Nut
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Nov 1996 06:52:51 PST
  Hotch; The socket I used is 1 13/16 inch with 3/4 inch drive and 1/2 inch drive reducer. I picked it...
• Re: What is that darn silver thing on my Westy diesel dash???????
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 11:23:41 -0700
  ...well, i'll bet that it is a power socket. Some busses have a few of these, and some (like mine) have none. Cheers...
• Re: Stripped CV Joint Bolt
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 26 May 2005 11:29:07 EDT
  ...Whatever is left of the socket makes a nice pilot hole. Use a spotting drill or wrap some duct tape around the flutes of...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:01:56 -0800
  ...6mm-21mm 3/8" drive >>> Deep Sockets (3/8" drive): 9mm-19mm, 21mm >>> Large Sockets (1/2" drive): 27mm, 28mm, 30mm, 32mm, 36mm >>> Torque...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 18:54:51 -0800
  I'm usually a little more industrial and take a 1/2" metric socket kit. Other tools that have saved my bacon in the...
• Re: High beams not working
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 05:50:49 -0500
  ...The only problem I have seen is that damn 9004 bulb socket cannot take the power, the contacts are too small and eventually the...
• SLWR-VAN finally runs again !
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 20:46:51 -0400
  ...But, ho ho, what had happened was that the 15-mm socket that I dropped when taking out the starter (and that I never...