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• Re: Lighter fuse is blowing
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 1 Nov 2021 18:19:35 -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: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 28 Dec 2020 07:56:42 -0800
  Any standard gfci socket should fit that spot. A simple search of Amazon lists many similar sockets that should work for you. Assuming you...
• Re: Headlight Mystery (2 lamp/Halogen)
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:41:57 -0700
  ...There's no voltage in the yellow or yellow/black wires at the sockets. Jumping the ground wires to the body makes no difference...
• Re: queston on H4 55/60w bulb to fit stock bulb socket
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:01:48 -0900
  ...PM, David Cohen <Mtbdavid2@aol.com> wrote: > Hi, > Is there a H4 55/60w bulb that fits the standard 9004 Bulb socket? > > Thanks, > David >
• Re: part number
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 2 May 2001 09:07:04 -0600
  ...823 711 643 A - ball socket for gearshift lever 823 711 199 - pressure spring 251 711 645 - hemisphere 823 711 255 - bearing for socket...
• CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 08:03:59 -0700
  ...When you buy a kit from busdepot they give you new screws that require a special socket. I attached the socket to an extention...
• Re: L/F, R/F running light/flasher dont flash when lights are on but do flash when no light on ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 14:45:02 -0800
  ...light/flasher's bulb socket rusted out because the > lens was leaking water > I got a new lens & bulb socket switched it out check...
• Eurovan gage fix
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 9 Jun 97 12:51:00 -0500
  ...Pull the VS out if its socket. Clean the three wires off with tuner cleaner. 17. Put the VS back in its socket. Be...
• Re: Rear Axle Housing Bolts: Use shallow O2 Socket?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:09:54 -0400
  ...Use shallow O2 Socket? well there ya go (snap on link): http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=651402...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 1 Feb 2015 10:50:21 -0800
  ...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: Mystery switch in centre of dash
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 00:52:24 EDT
  ...The first I believe is a power socket. Aluminum ring > around a hole. Too small to accept a standard cigar lighter, in front > of...
• Re: replacing oil cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 13:08:11 -0500
  ...took off my oil filter and decided that I needed to buy a 27mm socket to get that nut off. Came back from flaps...
• getting rounded wheel nuts off:
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 09:19:54 -0700
  ...intentionally to make them hard to remove) for which the 'key' (socket for removing nuts with correct pattern) has been lost. Good Luck... Bill...
• Re: transmission/front differential filler bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 17:58:34 EDT
  You're looking for a 17mm hex socket. You should be able to find one at Sears, or a speacilty tool store. If not...
• No, not the silver socket
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:20:38 -0700
  But the little capped electrical connector bolted to the right rear corner of the alternator. Pop off the cap and there are two prongs...
• Re: Shore power indicator light ?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:58:00 -0700
  > How would rig up a shore power indicator light? You could plug a night light into the 110V socket by the rear bench seat...
• Re: Starter Bushing report...longish....ugh!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:34:53 -0700
  ...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: Floppy mirror...any fixes that actually work?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 5 Sep 2011 19:40:00 -0700
  ...inside >that is supposed to be the friction axis for the socket. Mine had pulled >down from too much tension on the spring....That...
• Re: 12 point bit tool spec needed for CV/axle removal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 17:10:20 -0800
  ...The other type has just a straight shaft you have to put into a socket. THEY SUCK and fall off way too easily, IMO...
• Re: differential nut
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:49:14 -0800
  ...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: Vanagon automatic trans stub axle with flange
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Jan 2023 23:44:24 -0600
  ...An impact wrench wil make this task easier but be careful > not to strip out the Allen Socket Hex. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 31 Jan 2015 16:20:43 -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: Camper question
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 13:40:15 -0800
  Ah, I missed that it's a Canadian model - they have a different power setup (a lead, ours have a socket on the side...
• Re: 88 Vanagon headlight socket problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:05:11 EDT
  ...Like I said, the NAPA 9004 sockets I have been using have so far held up without any problems. Please note that I will...
• Rear fogs, was: European Parts Source Required?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 08:08:12 -0400
  ...It looks like you only have to add the >contact in the bottom of the socket and connect the wire to the harness >connector...
• Re: speaking of tools (was "Huge Nut on Rear Drum")
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 18:49:36 -0400
  ...I looked up the >relelvant info in Bentley and Haynes, grabbed my socket set, and rolled >under the van, ready for action. > >Well, I...
• Re: Coil Confusion
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 09:57:39 EDT
  ...Instead, it has a female copper socket >inside much like the ones on the distributor cap. Both >have the same part numbers. > >Anyone else...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 8 May 2016 13:32:04 -0400
  I suggest getting a proper 46 mm or 1 13/16" socket ($19 from Sears or $10 from Tractor Supply), a breaker bar and...
• Re: multiple questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 11:14:40 EST
  ...if you tell me what the silver socket is on the dash of westies, I'll tell you what that silver thing is on...
• Snap on Tools
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 19:42:57 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I need some inpact sockets and that nifty spifty "S" wrench. TIA Mike Elkavitch
• transmission tool
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 06:42:49 -0400
  the tool guy in Fort Myers Fl who is a crack VW mechanic sells a 3/8 inch drive 17mm allen head socket that...
• CORRECTION on CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 20:50:02 EST
  Chris, Sorry for the wrong info. I just tried it out. The 8 mm 6-pointer (5/16) will work if you are careful...
• cv joint repack/cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 20:50:13 -0700
  question whats the best way to get the cv alen heads off near the wheel? socket 6mm long enuff to fit on a ratchet...
• Main Drive Pulley for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sat, 2 Aug 2003 16:49:35 EDT
  ...Those big sockets are expensive and I want to buy the right size first time out. TIA, John Houser, Jr. Perry, GA 84 Westy
• Help with adjustment
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 18:05:42 -0600
  I just finished replacing the shift rod bushings and the ball and socket arrangement on my 91 Vanagon. All OK however reverse is giving...
• Rapid left blinker after fix
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:59:49 +0000
  ...but the bulb socket was corroded and one of the three wire connectors had rusted away.  I had a spare socket from a junkyard...
• Re: Can't remove pilot bearing
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 13:45:17 -0700
  ...but i have in the past used a chunk of steel, wood or even an deep socket. You pack the pilot hole with greese...
• Re: Aluminum in the threads
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 27 May 2002 11:15:47 -0500
  ...down by hand, with the plug in a socket, put the rachet on the socket and you'll feel the plug make contact-- and...
• Fw: ISO round headlight buckets & other things
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:51:43 -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: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 14:58:46 -0700
  ...Yes I have the same engine, what I mean is that you can turn the shaft fast by hand with your extended 13mm socket...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:13:40 -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: CV 12 pt tool
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 14:09:32 EST
  Eric.Henning@BAILEY.COM writes: << If you have the 12 pt sockets screws on you cv joints instead of the hex >> Something minor to...
• Re: which exhaust system is best?
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 05:49:00 PST
  ...If you DIY, patience, heat (on the head), a six point socket, and "gentle wiggling" are your best friends. On reassemble, clean the threaded...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 16:24:49 -0500
  ...Gives direct readouts on various engine parameters while you are driving down the highway. ----------------- Clip --------------------- Always wondered what pluged into that Silver Socket on...
• pilot bearing trick
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:01:25 -0500
  The grease trick works well but I pack the bearing full to ouside and use a socket and extension or nut driver. this is...
• put headrests on all your seats..tan headrests for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 21:23:48 EST
  ...protect your passengers from whiplash....have the black sockets too. chris allentown, pa
• Re: NAPA Transmission Drain Plug "Tool"
  Historical mailing list - WFryer
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 20:33:47 -0800
  ...Now I can put an open end wrench or socket on it - works just fine.
• Headlight bulb replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 18:48:30 EST
  ...Are they a replacement or will I need to worry about a higher amps usage? Melting the socket /light switch? Can hardly wait it...
• Headlight Wiring and Relays
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 21:05:40 -0800
  ...It appears to have the stock colored headlight wires and VW sockets and relays. http://volkscafe.com/index.php?sec=van&VSES=32639880d38df134342bbc97074baff4 http...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 23:04:11 -0500
  Sears has an adapter that goes between the ratchet and socket to measure torque: <<http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do? BV_UseBVCookie...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:51:19 -0800
  Here is a link to the exact ones I buy at Pepboys and Kragen. The wire size is wrong for crimping but works fine...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:14:22 -0700
  ...About four years ago I grabbed a common-brand lifetime-warranty (roughly) 165 piece combo socket set in a case on clearance at Walmart...
• Re: Changing T2-sensor with air conditioning compressor in place
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:08:55 -0700
  A thin wall deep 19mm opr 3/4 inch socket works nicely. I just tired it to be sure. If 'T2' means Temp Sensor...
• Re: transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:54:20 -0500
  I just put some Redline in my newly rebuilt 4speed after driving it 1,000 miles (thanks again Daryl) I made a 17mm socket...
• Re: 2 Qs: source for multimeter US 1119; size of plug for man. tranny
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 13 Mar 97 07:56:26 CST
  ...it's a hex head socket or wrench. but you can get by with using a bolt of the proper head size ... get an...
• couple of questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris Fall
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 14:32:54 -0800
  ...I replaced the rotor cap because one of the plug sockets was really corroded. after less that 1000 miles/2 mos the same socket...
• Re: That big nut on the rear hub...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 13:50:34 -0800
  ...Is this correct? If so, what size socket does this > take, and will I need a 6' long breaker bar to get it off...
• Re: Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:27:37 -0700
  ...the swivel and socket in one piece. I got one from Snap-On Tools years ago ............very spending but worth it in the long...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:00:36 -0800
  ...sourcing terminals that push lock into a relay socket B. the OEM fuel pump relay has larger than normal male spades and one really...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 19:33:35 +0000
  ...Set of extensions for ratchet 3/8 metric socket set that includes a 19mm socket 3/8 hex key set Locking pliers Utility knife...