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• Re: engine removal Q. Clutch Slave bolts
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 19:11:56 -0800
  ...Pull the drivers side wheel, loosen the front bolt, get a 1/4 13mm socket with a small 1/4 breaker bar. This will...
• Re: Manual trans -- note to self:
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:25:01 -0800
  "I'm using the correct male socket thingy, but with the tight spaces I can't seem to get proper leverage to get the...
• Re: headlight switch failure and dash lights
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Myers
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 11:17:09 -0800
  ...Regardless, you might also try to tighten the socket connections using a jewlers screw driver or the like. Dick
• Re: what is a 17mm "socket tool"???
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 23:14:33 EST
  Tony this is a pain to do. I used an old lug bolt from a Jetta and a pipe wrench to get the drain...
• Re: Removing flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 13:17:27 -0500
  ...But above all else, be sure to use impact sockets, so they won't have the tendancy to round off the heads of the...
• FS More VDO Gages with senders
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 20:35:36 -0600
  ...Also found the famous silver socket. http://www.williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/00gauges.htm Stan Wilder ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today...
• Re: Turn signals Blinking Too fast???????
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:39:03 -0400
  Usually the problems with the blinkers can be found either with a burnt out bulb (very apparent) or at the front socket on the...
• Re: That Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 10:04:05 -0700
  ...http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/photos/Cruise_Control_Cable_Connec.jpg About that install, he wrote, "I fabricated a snap-on ball-socket end...
• Re: Electrical Glitch causiing a dead Aux battery...more..
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:44:59 -0800
  ...For this reason the amp meter on a Volt/Amp/Ohm meter has its own socket for the red lead. I guess you have...
• High Beam Indicator-Ya Gotta Be Kidding Me!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Sun, 18 May 2003 20:23:21 -0400
  ...Ditto for the marker lamp, although the socket was corroded and needed a little cleaning. Now onto the high beam indicator. No problem I...
• Re: Headlight switch failure
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Myers
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 20:58:27 -0800
  ...I also cleaned the post contacts and used various little implements to tighten up the socket contacts. VW wanted $50 for a new switch...
• Lug Nut Tightening Comments (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 19:45:28 -0400
  ...These sockets are designed for maximum grip on the lug nuts and will eliminate most problems with the socket slipping off and rounding off...
• Re: Let there be LIGHT!!!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:41:07 EDT
  ...Bill, the "Cap" is a rubber boot that covers the socket connector to the H-4 light bulb. The "Socket" is the bulb holder...
• Re: Lighter fuse is blowing
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 1 Nov 2021 09:43:31 -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: crank pulley removal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 01:30:12 -0400
  ...How do I get this pulley off? With a 30mm socket? How do I prevent the engine from turning when I turn the socket...
• 1986 syncro westy stuck transmission drain plug
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Wed, 2 May 2012 07:44:58 -0700
  ...I am waiting for the special 17mm Allen socket from van-cafe. I used the bolt and nut option but broke bolts 5 times...
• Size of oil pressure sender?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 3 May 1997 16:08:54 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Trouble is, it "lives" down in a hole in the tin, and I need a buy a deep socket; what size do I need...
• Rear Fog Light
  Historical mailing list - Jose Rivero
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 08:06:22 +0000
  ...Yesterday I buy the tail light right of my caravelle, prepared with the bulb socket for light fog. [ref]: 251 945 258 D $31USA...
• Re: [Fwd: What size is the..]
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 15:45:18 EDT
  ...remember that it's either 17mm or 19mm - the only two sockets I didn't have at the time. >> All 3 Vanagons I have...
• Tranny Hex Drain Plug - What size??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 16:38:25 -0600
  Anyone know offhand what the manual tranny drain plug Hex size is? Also, can anyone point me to a socket type tool to remove...
• Re: Extra socket in tail lamps
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 5 Jul 2023 09:04:03 -0400
  ...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: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:16:57 -0800
  ...I replaced the flimsey dash socket on my 84 and that's an improvment. I did have to slightly enlarge that hole to accept...
• Re: differential nut
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:12:05 -0500
  ...into the tight spaces easier and, though I have a >> 17mm >> socket, I don't use it for transmission drain and fill plugs anymore...
• Re: Wanted: Eurovan (Portland, OR)
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Wed, 17 May 1995 00:48:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...But with a various electric toys I want for the car I'm thinking of adding extra lighter sockets - there is a space with...
• Re: clarification on batteries and cig lighter hole
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 14:33:56 -0400
  ...In other words, just like plugging it into the wall socket at home. The power inverter uses the battery power of the vehicle and...
• boy, this really torques me off!!! ;)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 21:10:11 -0600
  ...it fits between the ratchet and the socket, and is magically electrical/electronic/PFM? as it has a wire that runs off to a...
• Re: Oil pump priming?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Wood
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 15:10:10 -0400
  ...If that doesn't work, remove the distributor (mark it first) and use a 13mm (I'm not 100% on the size) socket and...
• Re: Mirrors fold in at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:15:29 -0700
  ...Mirrors fold in at high speed > > I cut a rubber grommet to fit in the ball 'n' socket joint on the mirror > assembly. I...
• Center console (was: Re: Solar Panels and VW cigarette lighter)
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 16:13:54 -0400
  ...This thankfully fits very snugly into a VW socket, but I intend to run fused power straight from the battery to free up the...
• Re: building tool kit-vendor recomendations?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 11:36:51 -0800
  ...Ball Peen hammer Bosch Grease Big box of latex gloves Deep sockets 10mm and 13mm Set of punches and drifts are a must! Jack...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 14 Jul 2013 19:27:20 -0700
  ...And get sockets for the wheel > nuts and studs and torque them to spec too! My Bentley is not handy or I'd > look...
• Re: front direction signal work, park lights don't -- 84 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Aug 2016 23:40:30 -0400
  ...Check the sockets for good connections and condition along with the bulbs. There are three wires. The center is the ground. The other two...
• Re: Wipers only have one speed,
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 16 May 2016 12:22:43 -0700
  You might be able to spray some chain lube or similar at the ball/socket joints with the glove box removed. Did you add...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:18:42 -0400
  ...ve used 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, or 14mm > wrenches or sockets on a Vanagon? (Besides possibly bleeder valves or > exhaust nuts on some...
• Re: Floppy side mirror
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 22 May 2000 11:56:24 -0700
  ...That did it! Other options I have heard of is gluing the ball and socket in place... not exactly a versitle option. Hope this...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Jan 2005 - Special issue (#2005-7)
  Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 23:23:52 -0500
  ...Not clear on what you mean by using the old headlight sockets? Do you mean from the fuse panel? Thanks! Tolga >I used 2...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 18:26:05 -0600
  ...The shocks I bought it for were so close to the top I couldn�t get a socket in there anyway and ended up...
• Re: silver socket
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 13:48:26 -0500
  ...are u > sure its the "silver socket" that is mounted on the inboard side of the pass > seat pedestal, and not just a regular...
• Re: Changing Rad Fan Switch and Temp II sensor, temp sender this weekend, anything I should know?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 19:26:45 -0500
  ...Not sure of the socket size, but it is a deep socket.Channel lock plyers can be used. It is not installed too very...
• ??? HOW DO I remove problematic rear deck lid on '86 GL
  Historical mailing list - John C. Villines
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 20:20:33 -0500
  ...Using a good quality hex socket (snap-on), the remaining counterunk bolt resisted all effort and has now sheared. Any ideas would be greatly...
• 85 Vanagon brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 20:57:23 -0600
  ...The bulbs all check out good, to sockets look clean and all tail lights are working except the brake lights. I suspect a switch...
• Re: 50 Watt TL Bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 18:28:14 -0600
  > I remember seeing an LED taillight unit > that fit into the standard bulb socket. > > It was a generic light bulb replacement. > > ANyone know where...
• Re: 12 volt outlet polarity?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 11:10:09 -0700
  ...Does anyone off hand know the polarity in a 12volt [ lighter] socket? > > I am thinking center pole is positive...... > You are correct-- center positive...
• Re: No, not the silver socket
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:58:25 -0400
  At 01:20 PM 9/25/2007, Michael Elliott wrote... >But the little capped electrical connector bolted to the right rear >corner >of the...
• Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 08:24:17 -0800
  ...You could get a socket through the hole, but there are bits of the engine in the way, and I don't see how...
• Re: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 13:34:45 -0500
  ...I was able to put a socket on the bolt through the hole and loosen and remove them. It helps to keep the torque...
• Re: Headlight Wiring and Relays
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 16:30:08 -0800
  ...I'm hoping to > get the relay's and sockets from a FLAPS. I've looked and relays before from > these places, but I...
• Re: CV joints / automatic
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 17:54:47 -0800
  ...Nothing like stripping out that socket on a bolt head INSIDE the rear swing arm... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" "We'd tell a...
• Bearings or moronic PO
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:34:43 -0800
  ...The PO put the nut on hand tight 'cause he didn't have the big socket and it's worn itself loose, or the...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:59:26 -0700
  ...Purchase Craftsman 15/16" 12 Point (not 6 Point) Deep Socket. This is 2.5" long as opposed to others that are 2.75...
• Re: FW: 1991 Vanagon GL W/ 4 Large Round Headlights
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 23:03:48 +0000
  ...and socket to illuminate the switch. >Generally this switch is sold separately and you also need to order the >lamp and socket should you...
• Re: rasumfrasum Starter bolt!: case closed
  Historical mailing list - Phillips, Andrew
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 09:43:39 -0500
  ...You can get to the engine side of the bolt easily with a regular old socket wrench -- tho you'll probably have to take...
• Re: Aux 12 volt socket location suggestions--87 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 10:50:41 -0300
  > Can anyone describe their ideal location for such a socket? I should think that the "ideal" location for a socket would depend on where...
• Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 May 2012 09:56:06 -0700
  Likely you are NOT, but are you using a socket like this? image: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21IPLbKOdpL._SL500_AA300_.jpg...
• Re: Looking for tips on torquing the rear wheel bearing nuts
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 27 Jul 2019 22:47:16 -0400
  Also use a regular socket instead of one of the stamped steel plates designed to be hit with a hammer. The price is not...
• Re: size of these bolts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:52:36 -0800
  ...The socket hex part breaks off during install. Designed that way :-) Alistair > On Jan 28, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL...
• Re: Final Drive Allen Size
  Historical mailing list - Katy Hahn
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:13:25 -0700
  On 3/14/10, Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com> wrote: > 17mm you can get a purpose built socket tool I use one from Snap...
• Re: New van timing, cont'd.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jan 95 16:04:50 EST
  wrt the silver socket secret, there are few things of which we are sure: they seem to appear only on aircooled westys built in...
• O2 sensor, Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jack Ck
  Sat, 13 Sep 1997 23:58:06 -0700
  Howdy, My O2 sensor on my 87'Wolfburg seems "stuck" I tried removing it with my O2 sensor socket and a 3/8rachet but...
• Tranny drain plug / S&S Headers
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Tue, 29 May 2001 14:48:50 -0700
  ...Too close for a regular 17mm allen wrench or a 17mm socket driven thingamajig... Anyone figured out a way to do this? Arrrgghh! Thanks...