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• Re: question about electrical inlet
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:57:35 -0500
  At 10:51 AM 2/21/2009, Dug Smith wrote: >the circuit breaker and replaced it with a GFCI socket (with a power on...
• Re: Light switch backlight
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:48:08 EDT
  ...I put it there years ago ! The hole is for a light bulb and socket. Why they put the hole and circuitry to run...
• Rusty parts (Auto Trans and accelerator cable)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:38:51 -0400
  ...Cool right? No not cool because the socket end that is ont he end of the accelerator cable is completely rusted to the ball...
• Another leak
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 09:32:17 -0500
  ...My leak is coming out of one of the sensor sockets, even though the U-shaped clip is securely fastened. Is there some sort...
• Re: Still need help/ball and socket joint end of throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 23:44:53 -0700
  ...Still need help/ball and socket joint end of throttle cable > Hi all > This must be either an insoluble problem or one so elementary...
• Re: oil plug woes
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 12:17:50 -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...
• CV-joint regreasing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 21:00:55 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I eventually had a freind with an arc welder weld a grade 8 bolt to the head and used a socket to finish the...
• Re: dim headlights - also Rear fog lights
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 16:44:20 -0700
  ...The rear fog lamp socket is built into your tail lamp, but does not have the contact for power to the bulb. On top...
• Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 10:06:09 -0500
  The stock cigarette light socket is the wrong diameter for standard accessories. A piece of Velcro placed on the plugs will help them stay...
• Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 11:15:33 -0700
  Interesting! The lighter socket in my '88 Westy was missing the lighter, but when I tried to plug in the lighter from my '90...
• Re: Bumper end cap how to?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 00:15:03 +0000
  ...From the end or from the bottom you could be able to get a 13mm socket on the carriage bolt from the back. Jim...
• Vanagon/Bus space saver spares
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 22:41:16 EDT
  ...they came w/ a pump to inflate them, that plugged into the "silver socket" on the dash. deflated, this tire would fit in the...
• Frt rotors / wheel bearings. How to?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 17:28:10 -0500
  ...a shop with a press? If I put a large enough socket on them and tap them down with a rubber mallet, would that...
• Re: BLUE vanagon front turn signal lenses on ebay!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 04:27:36 EDT
  ...you have to cut to use your old sockets. Remember the trouble you had with the black SA turnsignal stuff? Same type. I have...
• Cibie ecode night time pics!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:34:56 -0700
  ...headlights as the H4 lightbulbs plug directly into the existing OEM sockets. ===== Chris S.'85 Westy Camel -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/dadada.jpg...
• vanagon radios?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Sat, 20 May 2006 15:55:32 -0700
  ...The red ignition wire on the new harness connects to an empty socket in my vans dash harness. I purchased the item for Volkswagen...
• PROJECTZOW BULBS
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:29:37 -0700
  ...to have separated from the blade that makes contact with the socket. Shipping is same if I buy 2 or 20 and I'd...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Feb 2013 13:03:57 -0800
  ...Seems > not but..... > > Maybe the newer relay design was an improvement but points on > vibration and lack of relay socket are well taken and...
• Re: 88 GL - Oil Cooler R&R
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Jan 2014 21:14:30 -0500
  ...I ask for two reasons: >> >> 1) 24 MM is the largest socket I have - I don't what size that nut is - >> and if...
• Re: replacing lightbulb for heater control levers AAAK!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 07:00:14 -0700
  ...I have power to the bulb socket. I have ground from the bulb > > socket. I have a good bulb ( touch the wires to the...
• Re: 2.1L Oil pressure switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 10:02:17 -0700
  ...Using the standard depth 24mm socket (1/2" drive), then a 1/2" to 3/8" drive reducer as an extension, then a 3...
• Re: What's the correct bulb needed in this '82 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 20:48:58 -0700
  ...But my voltmeter says >> that the socket is only getting 9.75 ~ 10.0 volts, so I'm still wondering if >> the issue is...
• Re: dropping tranny to do clutch
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 May 2010 13:47:19 -0700
  ...I bolted a large socket to a piece of plywood. With floor jack cup removed, socket fit nicely in the hole. I put wood...
• re: Argh! My transmission went kaput!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 95 13:09:40 PST
  ...Socket to remove differential bearing Socket to remove pinion lock ring Hydraulic press Selection of circlip removers Surprises: None really, except for the broken...
• Re: AT internals: governor seal
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 19:42:22 -0700
  ...Using a 3/8 drive, 13mm socket attached to a extension, tap the seal into the final drive cavity. To install the new seal...
• Re: Temp/vent control lever panel...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 17:12:11 EST
  ...At this point the panel will be hanging from the wire for the light socket. If the socket is one with a built-in...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:59:01 -0500
  I used a 24mm socket with universal joint. It was still tuff to get to but I was able to loosen the switch, remove...
• Differential seal installation
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 12:41:24 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I have tried using one big socket, a washer/socket combination and the small taps with a hammer method. I froze the seal thinking...
• Re: crank pulley removal
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 01:47:17 -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...
• Re: Bearings or moronic PO
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 16:36:54 -0500
  ...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: queston on H4 55/60w bulb to fit stock bulb socket
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:26:01 -0500
  At 01:01 PM 11/10/2009, Mark Tuovinen wrote: >difficult but not impossible. The bigger problem is that 9004 and H4 bulbs >use...
• Re: Oil Filter tool!!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 20:04:31 CST
  for those wanting the little socket-thingie to remove their oil filters, the one for the 83-91 water-cooled Vanagons is sold by...
• Re: speedometer light
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 19:04:03 -0500
  Per, Do you mean that the bulb/socket units from the jetta/quantum is the same and wil fit the Vanagon? Ron Semko Orlando...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 03:42:11 EST
  ...right in!!) > > yep, these fit right into the stock vanagon headrest socket holes. they adjust forward and back (unlike the vanagon headrest which only...
• Re: Tail light #
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 13:40:16 -0500
  ...lights, so I use the 21watt bulb in the tail >light socket with no problem. Aside from being illegal, I think that can bite...
• Re: Transmission oil seal replacement in 84 4-speed
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 16:40:25 -0700
  ...put the seal in with a socket that has the same diameter, piece of pipe that fits or whatever you have that will straddle...
• Urgent help: fried head light switch and connector
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 10:50:07 -0500
  ...This morning I looked and the back of the switch was melted where the 2 large prongs are and the corresponding sockets on the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Sep 2006 (#2006-764)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:31:50 -0700
  ...Brighter taillites > > I added bulbs in the 'fog' lamp sockets in the rear and am very > happy with > the extra level of illumination. > > Jake
• Re: inverter lighter plug cable?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 18:48:28 +0000
  ...It shouldn't be plugged > into the > :::factory > :::cigarette lighter socket. Get some heavy duty socket and > plugs and > :::install > :::proper, (12 gauge) wire...
• Re: CV clean & repack questions
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:05:10 -0600
  > Be shure that you purchase new socket head screws to install the new CVs. I have some tips on this one. I've pulled...
• Re: Show and Tell - Water Pump Change Out
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:38:46 -0500
  ...It also helps if you > have a 6mm socket to put the allen into get the allen bolts off the bigger > pipe that comes...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Mar 2019 14:54:32 +0000
  ...went to install it, I found I couldn't get a socket on one of the two mounting bolts.  Turns out the two mounting...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:03:46 -0700
  for the metrically deficient wrench owner, a 15/16 socket will fit the nut on the steering column fine. funny how, for me anyway...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 15:22:35 -0700
  ...plus an extra 10, 13,15 wrench Metric allen wrenches A socket set, nothing fancy or big, 3/8 drive vicegrip assortment screw driver...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 19:10:54 -0300 (ADT)
  ...You can bridge the terminals in the socket and kick it into low fan. I made the wire while debugging the system, and now...
• Re: Replacing Temp Gauge
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 18:38:32 -0700
  ...Remove relay "43" from relay socket 3 in the dash relay panel. Run a wire from pin 4 of the now empty socket to...
• Re: Solar panel battery charger, where to plug in
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 09:48:10 -0700
  ...You might want to add an additional US type lighter socket next to it. Good luck, Tim Sam Walters <sam.cooks@VERIZON.NET> wrote...
• Re: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:04:51 -0400
  ...As always, I soak these with penetrant, clean the recess meticulously, tap the allen socket into place and gently (never using an air ratched...
• $10.49 headlight relay kit from banggood.com
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 7 Jul 2018 22:49:39 -0400
  ...Edward https://www.banggood.com/12V-7inch-H4-Headlight-2-Headlamp-Relay-Wiring-Harness-Light-Socket-Plug-Connector-p-1316459.html
• Re: Turn Signals
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:22:42 -0800
  > I replaced the front turn signal sockets. The right turn signal's pace > is normal while the left is very fast. You might have...
• Puzzle me this ('90 Vanagon taillights)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sun, 07 Apr 1996 12:35:31 -0800
  ...There is a socket there, and a lens, but no bulb. Is there *supposed* to be a bulb there? What is this lamp for...
• Re: 2 Qs: source for multimeter US 1119; size of plug for man. tranny
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 20:03:30 -0600 (CST)
  ...a big alan wrench >or is it a special hex head socket or adapter? > >Thanks, >Karl >88 GL (110K) > I screwed on & jammed together...
• Re: Help getting lug nuts off
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 09:14:55 -1000
  Get the proper sized socket and a 19-22" breaker bar. Worked for me. Pete peterz@gte.net 83.5 Vanagon -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: binker flashing like a strobe light.
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 20:54:01 -0700
  ...A simple ohm test will tell you if it is the bulb or the socket is building up with corrosion. So far (twice), for...
• Dashboard removal electrical problem.
  Historical mailing list - Saulius Berzinskas
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 18:00:37 -0500
  After removing the light switch socket from the rear of the gauge panel I plugged it back in and notice that when switched on...
• Bolt grades.... Metric and US
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 14:04:33 EDT
  ...10.9 = grade 8 Metric class 12.9 = ASTM A574 A socket head cap screw is usually stronger than a grade 8 hex head...
• Just my luck :-(
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 09:37:18 -0700
  ...I'm sure I'll be finding 1/4 inch drive sockets through out the van for the rest of my life. Jere 90...
• Re: Deep in the Abyss... a Tranny fill plug!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 22:43:57 -0700
  ...Weld an old socket to the stripped drain plug and wrench on that instead. I've done it before, takes 5 minutes. MIG welder...
• Balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 08:11:53 -0500
  ...they were a lot of help for the rear ball-and-socket, but didn't directly address what lay under the front floor. Thanks...
• Re: Headrest Removal
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 11:39:08 EST
  ...out. > > > U shaped circlips in the slots in the plastic headrest sockets. pry out w/ small screwdriver - push clip out from the open end...