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• Re: How to get spare tire out??? Urgent!
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 11:57:54 -0700
  Do you really think of a 19mm socket as a special tool? Dumb? David, clearly you need the correct size socket, first. It should...
• Re: Silver socket for your John Deere.
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 15:07:49 -0800
  ...IMHO I think it's a better connector to use than the cig lighter socket. Hi-Yo Silver Socket! :-) -- Jim Thompson 84 Westfalia 2...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:46:37 -0700
  ...thin wall deep socket ... oil pressure swtich, as you mention.. and radiator fan switch norally I like a 6 point for a socket. it...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:22:09 -0400
  ...Use a ratchet and socket on a fastener, tighten down, remove ratchet, get flat head screwdriver to pry stuck socket off the bolt head...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 22:20:01 -0600
  My homemade special tool cost $1.98! Socket from a tool junk bin sale and a nut from my catchall can! About an inch...
• Re: Cigarette lighter socket standard
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 11:39:12 -0800
  ...I've tried a couple of lighter socket accessories in my '89 dashboard and they never fit snugly, worked intermittently, fell out, etc. Any...
• Re: Cigarette Lighter socket..."tighter" ones available?
  Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 11:40:56 -0700
  A quick workaround to the problem of cigarette lighter style power adaptors falling out of the stock Vanagon dash cigarette lighter socket is to...
• Re: Silver socket for your John Deere.
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 16:47:48 -0600
  okay, what is a silver socket? i remember this came up once before in a list of quirky vanagon features, but no one ever...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 19:24:58 -0800
  ...Standard length 24 mm socket 19 mm (wrench Size) nut Welded the nut on the back of the socket with the hole of the...
• Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list - Mladen, Zoran
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 18:40:28 -0700
  ...Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm??? i need the size of the socket that will remove the CV axle bolts...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 20:02:45 -0700
  ...I did the following: > > Standard length 24 mm socket > 19 mm (wrench Size) nut > > Welded the nut on the back of the socket with...
• Front turn signal/parking light socket needed
  Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin Lee
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:25:11 -0500
  I was wondering if someone might have an extra light socket for the turn signal/parking light. One of the metal tabs has rusted...
• Re: Water Pump, lower bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:10:57 -0300
  porn aside, I have the nut threaded on finger-tight, but I can't get a socket on there. It seems there's not...
• Re: broken sockets
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 10:15:56 +1200
  >> Another of these I stripped completely on a >>Honda motorcycle 8mm-head crankcase cover bolt! When i hit the stripped >>socket with a hammer...
• Re: Help! Stripped trans oil filler plug!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 02:23:03 EDT
  ...2/ Did you seat the driver to the bottom of the socket? If not, the top of the socket can be rounded yet a...
• Re: silver socket and collapsible spare tire
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Sun, 8 Jan 1995 18:31:22 -0700 (MST)
  > Yeah, but only the 80, 81, 82s have said socket on the dash? Which raises > the question, why would they put it there if...
• Another source for the SIlver Socket Accessories
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 97 09:53:19 EDT
  Thanks for all the answers - I never would have thought to look in the FAQ as the "Silver Socket" wasn't mentioned in the...
• Silver Socket
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 20:42:47 -0600
  Anybody got a part number for the "Silver Socket"? Thanks, Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: So far away..Silver Socket
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 16:16:21 -0400
  ...So, that's why my electric, 12V air >compressor plug won't stay in the lighter socket unless I hold it in. Thanks >for...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 13:54:37 -0800
  ...Mark Mike Collum wrote: > Anyone know of a source for female spade relay socket connectors? > They're the ones with the little barb on...
• Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 May 2012 13:47:18 -0700
  ...Assuming smaller OD of socket fit in the bushing. Using the socket that way would expand or split the bushing. Given John's experience...
• Re: Leak at oil pressure switch
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 08:01:58 EDT
  ...I would have used a 24 mm deep socket had I had one kicking around the toolbox when I entered into battle with the...
• Re: 46mm socket for wheel bearing
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 09:10:41 -0500
  Snapon has them, socket is around $45 bur IIRC it's 1" drive.
• Re: free toolbox with vw purchase
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:08:41 -0500
  ...A number of vendors - Sears, Snap-on, MAC Tools, and others, sell a socket that has either a 6 point or 12 point tip...
• Re: Aux 12 volt socket location suggestions--87 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 23:24:16 -0400
  My dual aux 12-volt socket is external. I've attached it with velcro under the shelf, far right, just behind the driver's...
• Re: Van related purchases today
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 12:55:10 -0400
  ...screwdriver set = 14.99 Craftsman Socket set 50 sockets, metric and standard, ratchet, magnetic screwdriver, spark plug socket 39.99 needle nose pliers = 6...
• Re: Silver Socket, BMW Motorcycles, John Deere Mod 50
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 11:37:42 -0800
  Hi volks, The socket in question is a 12V accessory socket. The plugs can be purchased from your local BMW motorcycle dealer or by...
• Silver Socket male plug
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 14:46:27 -0800
  Just got back from my local John Deere dealership where I purchased a male plug to fit the Vanagon's legendary silver socket. The...
• FS: Bulb Socket
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 07:09:07 EST
  New in bag vanagon Bulb Socket part # 171 953 053 A $13.00 plus shipping from 33063
• FS: Bulb Socket
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 07:09:44 EST
  New in bag vanagon Bulb Socket part # 171 953 053 A $10.00 plus shipping from 33063
• Re: New van timing, cont'd.
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Fri, 6 Jan 1995 15:24:03 -0800
  In message <9501062259.AA20492@superior> writes: > Dave Kautz writes: > > > > > > > > wrt the silver socket secret, there are few things of which we are sure: > > > they...
• Re: where is seatbelt warning relay
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:38:06 -0800
  ...My 87 has the relay socket right above socket 3. My 88 has it above relay socket 5. You can always pull the panel...
• FS: Vanagon Bulb Socket
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 11:43:23 EST
  New in bag vanagon Bulb Socket part # 171 953 053 A $13.00 plus shipping from 33063
• Re: Cigarette Lighter socket..."tighter" ones available?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:13:50 -0700
  ...Cigarette Lighter socket..."tighter" ones available? > Hello All: > > We're all familiar with the weird VW Cigarette Lighter > Sockets and how they are a...
• Re: Silver socket for your John Deere.
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 16:40:47 -0800
  An excellent write up on the Silver Socket appears on Richard Atwell's site: http://www.ratwell.com/technical/SilverSocket.html Steve Lashley from...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:28:22 -0500
  ...The best tool for removing the axle nut is a proper 3/4" short form socket. You can either uses a 46 mm socket...
• 24mm deep socket
  Historical mailing list - Damon Lowe
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 22:28:10 -0500
  the 24mm deep socket is used to remove the steering wheel. http://carboncow.net/vanagon/projects/ignition_switch.htm
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 17:39:12 -0800
  ...Standard length 24 mm socket 19 mm (wrench Size) nut Welded the nut on the back of the socket with the hole of the...
• Cigarette Lighter socket..."tighter" ones available?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 20:29:59 -0700
  ...We're all familiar with the weird VW Cigarette Lighter Sockets and how they are a little too big...does anyone know of a...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 20:50:19 -0500
  <<There is also a deep socket with flats around its top and bored out to accept another socket. On its working end the "inner...
• Re: westy silver socket
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 20:10:19 -0600
  > No, the "silver socket" is quite a bit smaller than the cig lighter, and > the > VW lighter seems to be a bit larger than...
• NGK Tri Tip, Use of Spark Plug Socket
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 5 May 2017 11:55:05 -0700
  ...This is regarding the rubber piece in a spark plug socket (tool). I always thought the sole purpose of that rubber was to keep...
• Re: Headrests-
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 12:55:00 EDT
  ...if they come out you can just wrap duct tape around the base of the socket and shove it in the hole,they will...
• Re: Planning against on-road glitches
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 23:38:37 -0500
  > * 1/4-inch ratchet and a selection of sockets and just as a precaution ... i know most of you know, but there are likely...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:04:08 -0700
  Larry Check this out ~ http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-square-drive-socket-caps-67011.html If you don't have a handy H...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 8 Dec 2015 11:30:47 -0800
  ...Standard length 24 mm socket 19 mm (wrench Size) nut Welded the nut on the back of the socket with the hole of the...
• Re: Front turn signal/parking light socket needed
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:54:17 -0500
  ...Front turn signal/parking light socket needed > I was wondering if someone might have an extra light socket for the > turn signal/parking light...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:59:28 -0500
  The Sears/Craftsman site said that my local store had one of the socket caps sets in stock, so I wrote down the numbers...
• Re: Give yourself a hand, folks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:40:37 -0500
  ...Neither my '84 7 pass (and it wouldn't) nor my '85 Westy (and it doesn't) have a silver socket. We do have...
• Re: Water Pump, lower bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:52:10 -0500
  ...I took a >> 13mm socket on a 3" extension and put enough rag in the socket that >> the nut was flush with the socket...
• Silver socket plug
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:13:51 -0700
  Just want to get this into the archives: Plug for Westy silver socket: John Deere part number RE11344 Price $16.25. Jim
• Re: Extra tailight in spare socket?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 15:48:31 -0400
  ...I removed the lenses and noticed an extra socket, which I >assume >is for the Euro foglamp. This socket has no 'springy' power connector...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Nov 2015 18:10:19 -0600
  Got the socket. Wrong size drive. Will try to locate a 3/8 drive socket tomorrow! Thanks. John On Nov 15, 2015 17:33...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 16 Nov 2015 12:05:23 -0700
  Get this set ~ I have had 1 for several years & use it lots ~ http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-pc-socket-cap-set/p...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 23:40:45 -0500
  ...jonathan On Mon, 26 Dec 2005, Mike Collum wrote: > Anyone know of a source for female spade relay socket connectors? > They're the ones...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:03:08 -0500
  ...I want the ones for 12-14 GA >> wire. >> >> Of course I could eliminate the socket and just put regular female >> spades directly on...
• Re: Silver socket for your John Deere.
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 15:17:10 -0800
  ...IMHO I think it's a better connector to use than the cig lighter socket. Hi-Yo Silver Socket! :-) -- Jim Thompson 84 Westfalia 2...
• Re: multiple questions
  Historical mailing list - Dann-o
  Tue, 29 Nov 1994 10:34:16 -0600 (CST)
  ...if you tell me what the silver socket is on the dash of westies, > > I'll tell you what that silver thing is on...
• 3/4" Socket Set: Help
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 1995 06:21:48 -0800
  Would someone who received the original post (with the name and address/phone number of the seller) about the 3/4" socket set offer...
• Re: The mysterious 'Silver Socket'
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:13:39 -0700
  ...Nothing much to see, just a matte natural finished steel socket about half the diameter of the standard cigarette lighter socket. If you're...