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• Re: Solar charger NOT to buy
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 18:58:06 +1300
  ...gary The Green Charger claims that you can leave it plugged into the lighter socket at all times. I wired mine to an extra...
• Re: removing oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:06:02 -0500
  ...The drain plug head takes a 19mm wrench but all my sockets are too big to fit into the recess in the case. Do...
• Re: ISO round headlight buckets & other things
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 10:00:05 EDT
  ...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: Upper Control Arm, hex key size
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 5 May 2008 17:56:51 -0700
  I have a 1/2" drive socket bit that fits if I use my breaker bar not a ratchet. On Mon, May 5, 2008...
• Re: drum brake adjustment
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 23:56:29 -0500
  ...the tools I have won't get it off...I got a 46mm socket but have to use a >converter and the point of...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:30:53 -0700
  ...wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes > Hi Ed, > > An 8mm bolt is used to secure the throttle linkage. > > 11mm bolts are used to...
• Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 14:26:50 -0500
  ...I then went underneath and used a socket to loosen the top nut. It worked well and was easy then. Mine was so rusted...
• Re: Rapid left blinker after fix
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 19 Feb 2017 18:56:09 +0000
  Well, I swapped the two striped wires on that socket and it made no difference.  Swapped them on the other socket and that also...
• Re: Extra socket in tail lamps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 4 Jul 2023 17:57:15 -0700
  ...He is a vanagon person. > > If he found German tail light socket holders would the socket be wired up and ready to go? > > Also...
• Re: Intermittently Sticks In 4th Gear 3/4 Slider Hub?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 May 2014 17:42:27 -0700
  ...The third thing is if your socket is severely worn or the > plastic ball inside. > > In short, looseness can cause the socket to go...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:08:17 -0500
  ...There's really nothing you can't get off either with a single wrench or a wrench and socket. I carry a small plastic...
• Re: 89 syncro westy backup 12 volt
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 11:17:38 -0400
  ...I installed another lighter socket off of it and keep my inverter plugged into it and it alarms when battery level drops below 30...
• Re: High Beam Indicator
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 20:36:31 -0500
  ...On most printed circuits, it is removeable from it's socket, which is soldered to the circuit. Pull and wiggle gently and it should...
• Re: VDO sump plug sender
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 19:44:11 -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: How do I change the antenna?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 16:34:26 GMT
  ...b) yank on cable pulling it out (severing it c) cut cable 4)Using 19mm deep socket, unscrew large top nut 5)Using 10mm...
• Re: shift rod
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Mar 1996 06:25:00 -0500
  The socket can be repaired, relatively easily. Simply weld a bead up aech side and then use a cut off tool the recut the...
• oil pressure relief valve
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 17:26:44 +0200
  For my 80 camper I used my largest screw driver bit inserted in the right socket driven with a torque wrench. All that I...
• Auto Tranny Final Drive, Oil Change?
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 16:57:57 EDT
  ...drop the Pan to Drain? Do I Fill Through the Large Hex-Socket Bolt? Thanks In Advance !!! John C. SLC, UT 90 Carat Auto...
• Re: amps in silver socket?
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:48:53 -0500
  Karen d, ps: Remember, you can't take out more amperage than is being put back in. A 75 amp alternator will burn up...
• Re: steering wheel scraping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kurpius
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:15:42 -0800
  Bob, Would you please elaborate on the "socket wrench" to take off the steering wheel for the uninitiated I need to lube my horn...
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:30:12 -0500
  ...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: 12V meter with USB and cigar lighter outlets
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:25:30 -0500
  ...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: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:40:22 -0800
  ...sure ..........you need regular sockets and deep sockets.. deep sockets come in 'regular' and 'thin wall' .. the thin wall kind goes down further over...
• Re: Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block...
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 20 May 2016 07:15:25 -0700
  Sounds like your socket is sliding down until you're turning both nuts at the same time, rather than just the top one against...
• Re: TIICO: cruise control/parts
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 10:53:23 -0500
  ...Note that this ball and its socket are smaller than the vacuum-end ball and socket, thank you VW!, so you have to grind...
• Re: Transaxel tool
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:44:30 -0800
  ...So I'm thinkin' maybe I'll upgrade to an allen socket or something. Right. So I'm off to Home Depot, Gem Auto...
• Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:01:36 -0700
  ...I do have a very stout long 1/2" drive breaker bar and the proper socket. My brilliant idea is to lift the van...
• E-code headlights
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 18:11:24 EDT
  ...I piggy-backed the necessary bulb connectors onto the wiring harness without removing the 900x type sockets - just in case I ever needed to...
• Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:42:59 -0400
  ...I remember reading in archives of 24 mm deep sockets when researching tools. Can't find the relevant post nor can I recall if...
• Re: Planning against on-road glitches
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 09:01:33 -0400
  ...so if you go buy a 1/4-inch ratchet and selection of sockets, you need only get the metric/mm sized sockets. :)
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 12:38:26 -0500
  ...But, as you say, my older Craftsman 12 point sockets (the ones my dad bought in 1939 and iI inherited and used all my...
• THANKS! --- Was: Elec. Questions. yes... Aux Batt...
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:59:04 -0700
  ...If I can get a male plug for silver socket, I'm laughing! Unfourtunately cig lighter is hardwired to brake light switch wire so...
• Tires again, almost
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 17:00:35 -0500
  ...Pulled out the sack-o-tools that came with the van only to fine the 19mm socket was starting to s t r e...
• Re: plug w/o mate engine compartment!?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 10:56:50 -0600
  ...Just couldn't find a matching > socket. > > Description: engine compartment facing front of car, 3 pins male, > approx. > 3/4" diameter, with metal bracket...
• Oil pressure sender
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:12:22 -0500
  ...Can any one tell me the size of the socket I need to locate to remove the oil pressure sender between the pushrod tubes...
• FS: Portable Refrgerator
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 10:49:34 -0400
  ...12v/120v." I'll include the "silver socket", if needed. BO. Will consider trade. Dave Gunning
• Mangled pins.
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:02:02 -0700
  ...for voltage measurements and test female connectors without munging up the socket diameter. Small paperclips can work as well for the connectors although you...
• Re: Oil Pressure switch.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:28:46 -0400
  Get a medium deep 24mm socket for 3/8 drive, (thin wall, not impact) and small 3/8 drive breaker bar. Remove the water...
• Re: Interior light/work light
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 11:13:50 -0500
  ...I also installed a lighter socket in one of the rear cabinets so I can keep it charged. The fused socket is wired into...
• Re: westfalia 2nd battery question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 09:10:01 -0800
  ...Actually, the fridge connects to the auxiliary battery through the lighter socket in the seat pedestal, its not connected to the main battery unless...
• Re: Missing jack & lugwrench
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 09:16:18 -0700
  ...I have found the money spent for a breaker bar/socket for EACH car I own to be money well spent when/if I...
• Re: 46mm socket for wheel bearing
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 13:37:52 -0500
  ...My 46mm socket is a 12 point. I had no problems stripping the nut, although I am sure a 6 point is better if...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:41:52 -0400
  Not sure why the socket wouldn't fit in there, but you might need to take out the two screws that hold the tank...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:32:02 -0700
  ...wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes > Hi Ed, > > An 8mm bolt is used to secure the throttle linkage. > > 11mm bolts are used to...
• Re: Quick and dirty headlight buzzer for 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 9 Apr 2015 08:39:24 -0400
  ...Insert the copper on the positive lead > partway into the S20 socket and plug the fuse back in so the copper > is trapped between...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 31 Jan 2015 15:07:47 -0500
  ...Should I > break it off and use a regular 22mm socket? Get a 7/8" special O2 sensor > socket, which is slightly larger, so...
• Re: was: 91 Carat..... now: Fast Turn Signal Issues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:21:22 -0500
  ...The bulb socket has > 3 male spades. The brown wire is ground and goes to the middle spade. > The other 2 can go wherever...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:04:06 -0400
  ...It is a combination >breaker and socket, and it consists of a thick flat steel plate, >about 6" by 4", with two holes in...
• captain's chair arms
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 20:08:10 EST
  ...If there is no socket-headed bolt visible, feel around under the vinyl till you find it. If it is visible, undo it with...
• Re: Driver-side rear-view mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 10:38:37 -0600
  Well if this is the ball and socket type mirror, are you sure the socket is not cracking? You tighten it cracks, you tighten...
• Problem with the parking lights.
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 2 May 2022 14:05:19 -0600
  ...Turns out bulb is good but I have no power to the right (passenger) side sockets front and rear. Other side is fine. Where...
• Toll inquiry: 12 spline thingy
  Historical mailing list - Robinson
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 18:39:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...of a Type IV engine? Maybe it's available as a socket too, but I can't find it in any of my catalogs...
• Re: ?Brighter Turn Signals?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 09:31:44 -0800
  There are available some rather high Candela, low heat LED units that are designed to fit the single filament sockets. White and red and...
• Re: O2 sensor wiring
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 07:25:25 -0800
  ...The O2 socket I was using was split up the side and would spread open and round the sensor. A standard box end wrench...
• Re: diesel question
  Historical mailing list - Southard Family
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 20:26:35 -0400
  ...I would have interpreted this to mean that the injectors are NOT the problem. > Is there a common socket size that will get those...
• Re: iPod in van info
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 18:15:28 -0600
  ...I used an additional o-ring on plug to tighten things up, > and two, the lighter socket itself rotates on the sheet metal of...
• Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:35:25 -0700
  ...is worthless!!! >I keep a Harborfreight torque wrench with proper size socket onboard... >safest, and long enough to break tough lugs free. > >Lastly, I...
• Re: 85 westfalia tranny lube question- Difficult Shifting
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 11:15:28 -0400
  If shifting is tough, before you change the lube, check the grease in the "ball and socket" at the transmission end of the linkage...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:17:48 -0600
  ...cigarette lighter sockets. Mark Drillock identified a classy, very well made socket and plug pair that can twist-lock to stay in place. Either...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:00:55 -0500
  ...the lug >>nuts are from HF and the sockets from Sears (a new Craftsman 19mm >>socket was the same price as one from the...