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• Re: Hall Sender connector socket - replace part/whole?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:52:15 -0500
  ...on the distributor ('89 2.1 WBX) > has a > >> cracked connector socket. Since the whole connector is held in place > with a > >> zip tie...
• Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
  Historical mailing list - DeCristoforo
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 08:11:00 -0800
  ...I am > somewhat confused by what you mean by "socket". Is that just the extra hole > that I saw, or is that an electical...
• Re: Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2016 10:58:06 -0400
  ...http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=12isqfl The ultra-corrosion resistant stuff is what you want if they have it in the...
• Re: 1990 Auto Trans Differential...how to check fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 15:58:11 -0500
  ...I have since gone to Auto 'Zone and bought an inexpensive set of three(maybe 4) socket allen head tools that are either 1...
• Re: thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 29 May 2008 06:28:30 -0700
  ...Insert an allen head socket key with a long extension and then bang on it hard with a heavy hammer to try to loosen...
• Radio Antenna replacement -
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 16:10:00 -0400
  ...My van's antenna had snapped off so I could use a 17mm socket wrench to un-screw the nut holding the base of...
• Re: 17mm Transmission drain tool in Vancouver?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 15:32:26 -0600
  ...on Tools are in your area, but they do carry > a socket specifically for this job. You might check your phone book for a...
• Re: Part
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 16:10:50 -0600
  ...On 4/18/2015 11:36 AM, Gmail wrote: > Looks like the weather boot from a headlight bulb socket. > > Sent from my iPad > >> On...
• Re: 1987 vanagon rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 15:33:01 -0600
  ...had to go all over town looking for a 46mm (huge!!!) socket in order to get the castle nut off the rear hub. Sean...
• Tools @ Sears - Canuck members
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 29 May 2001 09:17:15 -0600
  ...30% off open stock sockets, wrenches, and torque wrenches are on sale. I got a set of 10 "professional series" open/box wrenches for...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:53:16 -0600
  ...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: 12V meter with USB and cigar lighter outlets
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:36:46 -0500
  Either that or buy 2 of the different selections, then you can mix and match either lighter sockets or USB ports in the hole...
• Re: USB power?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 6 Sep 2011 15:15:43 -0700
  ...which operates off 12 VDC? > > I have a couple cigarette lighter sockets mounted there for your 12V > appliances, but it's an annoyance to...
• Re: how to remove an instrument panel bulb
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:50:41 -0700
  On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 11:29 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > if your stock instrument light sockets are damaged...
• Re: Show and Tell - Water Pump Change Out
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 06:59:22 -0500
  ...When you take the 3 bolts off the pulley, put a 13 mm wrench on one bolt and then your socket and drive on...
• Re: tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:35:03 -0500
  ...I am interested in upgrading the stock rear sockets to LEDS. I have noticed on ebay a lot of LED bulbs for standard sockets...
• Re: oil plug woes
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 22:41:28 -0700
  ...with 6-sides or > a > > > 6-sided socket. > > > don't use 12-sided wrenches or sockets on a > drain > > > plug). and just > > > torque it...
• FW: WTB CV Joint and fr. wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 17:42:19 -0500
  Beware the 6 point versus 12 point socket head cap screws! My son and I recently did a change out of a CV boot...
• Re: Misc. Westy Questions
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 24 May 1996 17:28:49 -0700
  ...Is there anyway to do anything useful with it? The Silver Socket Strikes again!!! Thom Fitzpatrick thom@calweb.com - http://www.calweb.com/~thom...
• 2 Qs: source for multimeter US 1119; size of plug for man. tranny
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Mar 1997 15:59:06 -0500
  ...is used? Is this just a big alan wrench or is it a special hex head socket or adapter? Thanks, Karl 88 GL (110K)
• Re: CV 12 pt tool #2
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 23:10:57 EST
  Todd Hill wrote: << PS-What do I use to get the bolts out? A 3/8ths socket from Wera. Will probably replace it soon...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug, 1.9 vs. 2.1 ?? Plug removal Success !!!
  Historical mailing list - Shaggy
  Sat, 31 May 2003 17:54:39 -0700
  ...They are worth every penny of the $179.00 that I paid for the 13 sockets. Shaggy __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online...
• Re: changing the light bulb behid the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 02:09:20 -0400
  ...Dash & Instrument Lights - Bulb and Socket Identification Dash & Instrument Lights - Remove and Replace thanks, Brent
• Re: Policy on wrong answers?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 07:48:42 -0400
  ...That's the famous (infamous?) "Silver Socket" It is an accessory power receptacle. Plugs and accessories can be found at BMW and, of all...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:33:40 -0400
  ...The socket head cap screws look like a real challenge. Any tips for removal? Ian Allan 94 Eurovan Westfalia 86 Syncro 85 Westfalia 02...
• Re: triple square axle bolts information for newbie
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:00:25 -0800
  you lucked out with that cheap socket trick, and .....it might have been the beating on of the socket that enabled to bolt to...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 21:29:11 -0000
  ...Toolkit > I'm usually a little more industrial and take a 1/2" metric socket kit. > Other tools that have saved my bacon in...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:30:24 -0700
  ...Jim On Oct 18, 2009, at 12:08 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > Don, > > Sounds like you are talking about the infamous "Silver Socket" - a...
• Re: Rear fog lights
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 19:30:23 EDT
  ...There is a "trace" from the blank bulb socket to the connector, but you have to add a connector and wire to the harness...
• Re: Oil filter Wrench
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:53:50 EDT
  ...The cast aluminum oil filter sockets I have used never worked too well. They seem to be too shallow and tend to round off...
• Re: Tool choice and source
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:35:12 -0700
  ...Oh, > I need a 46 mm *socket*. I have a 36 mm socket but not 46. So, in > disgust, I close up the operation...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:15:17 -0700
  you 'could' just adapt 220V house wiring female socket and male plug .. simple stuff from a hardware store. right next to the license plate...
• Re: good tool set...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 5 Apr 2017 15:10:52 +0000
  ...I bought a set of spanners and they were nice > enough that I went back for flexi sockets etc. NFI, just a happy customer...
• Re: flasher problems
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:42:03 -1000
  the first and normal natural thing to do is inspect all four turn signal bulbs and sockets. Unless there's been some attention in...
• A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:25:45 -0700
  ...Knowing there are very mechanically-inclined individuals on this list who likely carry full socket sets in 6 and 12-point flavors, a spare...
• Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:22:49 -0700
  > > Any FLAPS that carries K-D brand ought to have a bit that fits into a > socket. The size is 8mm; one of the...
• Re: no fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:15:50 -0700
  Put the fuel pump relay back and jumper the ECU relay socket instead, pins 87-30. Listen for the pump to run 1-2...
• Re: multiple questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 9:49:12 PST
  ...if you tell me what the silver socket is on the dash of westies, > > I'll tell you what that silver thing is on...
• Re: pressure relief valve removal
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 18 May 1996 19:33:54 -0700
  ...some flat stock and grind it to fit??? I have a socket thats like a large screwdriver to do this. Cost me about $5...
• Re: Tail light #
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 09:51:19 -0500
  ...Does anyone have bulb or VW part number? >> I wanted brighter tail lights, so I use the 21watt bulb in the tail light socket...
• Re: Blowing driver's side running light fuse
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 18:20:12 -0600
  Mine did similar and I found I had a severely corroded out passenger side rear side marker socket. jimt On 9/6/05 11...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 21:07:53 -0500
  Wow, Mark .... real info! Thanks. I really appreciate it. Mike mark drillock wrote: > Here is a link to the exact ones I buy at...
• Re: 85gl acceleration Flat spot until warmed up
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 13:58:27 -0800
  > I like to get the new style sockets and > pre crimped pigtail connectors as these make future repairs or testing > easier. I like the...
• Re: preparing trip to NS
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 14:13:36 -0700
  ...A metric sockets, combination wrenches, brake spoon, and pliers wrapped up in a couple of Sears Craftsman vinyl pouches with Velcro straps (available at...
• Re: CV Joint Bolt Score: Me-11 CV Bolts 1
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:14:41 -0500
  ...Years ago I had a socket looking thing with a tappered inside with Teeth. Really cool thing in different sizes that you could go...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - RiffOil
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:04:09 -0700
  ...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: Little problem with trickle charger
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:05:54 -0600
  ...up the westy electrical socket to a power source, plug >> the trickle charger in to the interior 110v socket, and plug the cig >> lighter...
• Re: Headlight Failure
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 05:55:25 EDT
  ...Anyone ever run into this before? Or have any tips? Kevin, most likely the pigtail sockets have gotten overheated from poor contact. The best...
• Re: Lug Nut Tightening Comments (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 18:59:20 -0500
  ...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: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:27:27 -0500
  ...I do have a very stout long 1/2" drive > breaker bar and the proper socket. My brilliant idea is to lift the van...
• Re: Interior light/work light
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 11:22:04 -0800
  ...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: rear drivers side upper exhaust nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 10:27:08 -0500
  ...A short 13mm socket, 3'extension, and a flex handle ratchet will get the job done. The flex ratchet with curved handle waorks best...
• Re: Was Shifter - Lower Ball Destroyed - Now Resolved
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:06:00 -0800
  ...Getting the pieces > home, I dremeled and drilled until I got the ball socket piece to fit. The > hemisphere part was identical. So now...
• Broken down on I80 eastern Colorado, western Nebraska
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 31 Mar 2024 23:25:53 +0000
  ...tool to remove the bolts from the transaxle flange or the socket to remove the stub axle from the hub.  Can anyone help?  Text...
• Re: rear westy storage- was OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:18:16 -0400
  At 06:19 PM 7/4/2009, Rob wrote: >The jack and breaker bar/socket is on the bottom of the back seat and...
• Re: digijet tool testing
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 08:36:41 -0700
  ...the main wiring harness connection with a spiced in "T" connection sockett so that you wouldn't have to solder the ECU board. This...
• Re-Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Mon, 24 May 1999 14:13:30 +0100
  ...It makes the back seat a bit high but the booster cables, jack, socket set, spare table....All go under there. Martin
• seized screw
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 12:01:20 -0400
  ...ones that are accessible from the rear hatch) broke in its socket. What is the best way to go about this problem without having...
• tranny drain blug- what size??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 10:07:13 -0800
  1) What size is the socket on a tranny drain plug? This is for a 87 syncro if that matters. 2) Where do you...
• Re: Removing alloy wheel nuts
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 17:09:48 -0500
  Use a socket and a big breaker bar. Greg 82 Westy Sidney White wrote: > What to use to remove the lug bolts, the manual...