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• Re: Looking for starter bolt for 87, 4 speed tranny
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 21:13:41 EST
  ...What you can get there is a socket head cap screw of the correct diameter, pitch and length for less than a buck. George
• Re: Rear Axle Nut ~Man that's big!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:34:51 -0700
  ...On 7/31/2012 7:19 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > I bought the 1 13/16" socket and rented a 3/4" drive electric...
• Re: Broken exhaust bolt.
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Sun, 1 May 2016 00:44:19 -0400
  Just so happens that I did the tighten first trick today to a socket head bolt hasn't been moved in 28 years, no...
• Re: Trans Fluid Change questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 09:15:17 -0800
  ...For the drain plug I used the same allen 'socket', but had to use a 17 mm open-end wrench to turn it. No...
• Re: VDO sump plug sender
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 13:01:44 -0500
  ...I took a cheap 17mm socket mounted in my drill press and using a die grinder ground the outside of the socket to just...
• Re: 87 Syncro axle help needed
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 19:13:52 -0600
  ...87 Syncro axle help needed The twelve point socket heads are called Tri-Square and Its best to go buy the driver if you...
• Re: Parts search
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:45:06 -0700
  Hi Ralph, I saw those, but mine has the ball attached to the end of the cable not a socket that attaches to a...
• Re: brake light problem
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 16:35:05 -0800
  ...I ended up both the pin and socket and putting some electrical contact protector on it when I re-assembled it. I haven't...
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 06:37:10 -0400
  ...Go to Sears and get the long 1/2" drive breaker bar and a 19mm impact socket. >> A 4-way lug wrench is the...
• Re: Make those backup lights bright
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Aycock
  Tue, 9 Aug 1994 21:39:51 -0400 (EDT)
  ...of the stock bulb to put in the back- > >up light socket. I really don't want to mount additional lights but I really...
• Re: Puzzle me this ('90 Vanagon taillights)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 7 Apr 1996 19:37:14 -0700 (PDT)
  ...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: exhaust nutz-n-boltz
  Historical mailing list - Geroge A Lehman
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 18:27:59 -0500
  I have a machined large allen wrench into a square end which fits a 3/8 socket which gets into most of theseplaces. I...
• Re: rear axle nut size?
  Historical mailing list - steven brendemuehl
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 20:20:09 -0500
  ...steve westerville, oh kc8tpr rear axle nut size? Anyone know the correct socket size for the rear axle nut? It appeared = to be=20...
• Re: 17mm Transmission drain tool in Vancouver?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 18:15:30 -0400
  ...Mike '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy > Does anyone know where I can buy/rent/borrow a 17mm hex socket or > 17mm allen...
• Re: exhaust nuts & bolts is 304, 308, 309, 316 or zinc plated etc
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:58:21 -0400
  ...off >when I tried to loosen it w/ a 1/4" socket. I consider exhaust nuts expendable, and don't count on them being...
• Re: Replacement Wiper Arms?
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:42:55 -0500
  ...days? >> > > You could try something like steel wool between the shaft and the wiper > arm socket. That might buy you a few days. > > Mike >
• Re: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:07:06 -0800
  ...for travels beyond home area I of course carry a more inclusive socket set. for absolute worst case scenario there's plastic ... =(:D) ----- Original...
• Re: Misc. Westy Questions - Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 May 1996 02:54:17 -0400
  ...It is Westfalia's idea for a power socket utilizing various 12V accessories with a unique plug. Trim Shop in Arizona (602-955-7791...
• Re: Secrets of exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 12:00:39 -0600
  Here in the rust belt, 6- point sockets are the ONLY ones to use. And I'd take Jim's statement of "that fits...
• Re: [Re: part number]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Wed, 2 May 2001 10:33:53 MDT
  ...823 711 643 A - ball socket for gearshift lever 823 711 199 - pressure spring 251 711 645 - hemisphere 823 711 255 - bearing for socket...
• Metal coolant bypass pipe
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 22:33:09 -0400
  ...The hex socket just spun...rounded corners inside the hex bolt... blame myself for not being more careful last year when I did a...
• Re: Oil filter Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kennedy
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 08:32:03 -0700
  ...The cast aluminum oil filter sockets I have used never worked too well. They seem to be too shallow and tend to round off...
• photos of alternator repair
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:53:16 -0700
  ...the socket which had been compromised so badly by helicoil/block failure> the port bolt had been twisted off inside the socket and left...
• Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:12:50 -0700
  ...Got the top nut off with my usual 13mm socket, but it won't fit on the lower left nut because there isn't...
• Non-remote Mirror fix
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 19:51:51 -0500
  ...12- Clean around area of socket to ensure smooth surface contact between the ball and the socket. 13-Assemble to look for clearances. Fix...
• Re: Weird radio problem
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 09:56:33 -0700
  ...lighter socket is bad and needs to be replaced, and I will do so (is it necessary to get a direct replacement, or will...
• Euro Tail Light Trade?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:09:28 -0700
  ...tail lights have the lens, bulb and socket for the rear fog light. It's a nice upgrade for the Vanagon (or any car...
• Re: question on bulb size for map light above glove box
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:34:41 -0500
  Be careful messing with that socket. It's very easy to short the +12 wire to ground and blow the fuse. BTDT more than...
• Re: Dash light part sources
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 11:49:57 +0100
  ...The special thing about them is that they are bulb and socket in one unit, but they're the same in Jetta's, Quantum...
• Crappy LED light bulb warning
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 09:13:52 -0600
  ...on a base that plugs into the brake light or taillight socket of our Vanagons. They are, however, too dim! I should have known...
• Re: i need a lug wrench
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 17:00:48 -0500
  ...I managed to split the socket of mine without the aid of a cheater, and I'm a 145 pound weakling. George/ATL '89...
• Re: Seeing out the back window on a Westy w/ AC
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 14:44:22 -0800
  ...FWIW the OEM mirror simply twists out of the "socket" leaving just enough space between the visors to mount your favorite radar detector. cheers...
• Re: '83 air cooled - horn button problem
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 10:36:43 -0800
  <snip> >1) what size of socket is needed to remove the steering wheel? Mark, Mine ('86) was 24mm >2) where is the best place...
• Re: building tool kit-vendor recomendations?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 11:48:54 -0800
  ...Any > recommendations for tool vendors, on-line or otherwise(I live in NYC)? I'm > looking at a set of wrenches, sockets, torque driver...
• Re: Removing Cigarette Lighter Socket
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:52:56 -0400
  That's mostly likely just a bad light bulb, but yes, the same method to get at the lightbulb. I replaced my green ring...
• Re: 2 Questions
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 03:31:32 -0600
  ...According to Haynes, the dash lights just push into their plastic > sockets. I untwisted the sockets and removed them from the instrument > panel, but...
• Re: 46mm socket for wheel bearing / Alternative
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 18:35:17 EST
  ...use 6-point sockets for EVERYTHING. George
• Re: replacing oil cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 11:40:09 -0700
  ...took off my oil filter and decided that I needed to > buy a 27mm socket to get that nut off. Came back from flaps...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:59:34 -0400
  ...It is contained within a plastic molded case, has many common wrenches, screw drivers, sockets, etc. I usually keep this with me for the...
• Re: Need Suggestions for Craftsman Tool Set (NO Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 07:23:39 EDT
  ...A good complete set of sockets. Sears has a fairly good kit that comes with a 1/4" drive rathet, a 3/8" drive...
• Re: One other dumb question, removing air control sliders
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:41:44 -0800
  ...Pry carefully. > > The original bulb/socket combination is NLA, so you'll have to buy > the correct socket and a regular instrument panel lamp...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:23:53 -0700
  ...When you have the 2 relay sockets jumpered does the fuel pump run constantly as it should? The relay/fuse panel pin D15 burnout...
• Re: Van won't start
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 17:47:32 -0400
  ...Do not skimp on making sure you have the correct size wrenches, sockets and socket extensions and such, however, or you may have more...
• Re: time for tool tips!! :)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 23:12:08 -0500
  ...Fram filters (that don't > work). ;) > there was a filter wrench, socket-type, on a hang-card. > it's by Vector and is a...
• Re: Can't remove Auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 15:59:21 -0700
  ...Course #1) The way I would try to remove these bolts would be to get a set of "Extractor" sockets, available at hardware and...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 16:54:48 -0700
  ...Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 20, 2015, at 4:36 PM, William Monk <billmonk@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > You could find a socket...
• Changing T2-sensor with air conditioning compressor in place
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:22:04 -0400
  ...were to big to fit the space and my 19-mm socket was too shallow to get around the electrical connector and on to...
• Turn signals
  Historical mailing list - Mary K Creasy
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:27:19 -0400
  ...Replaced the socket with one of Ken Wilfords recent finds and still the same. Now the left started fast blinking and all lamps are...
• Easy torque wrench calibration
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:49:20 -0700
  ...I bought a double female socket drive adaptor which allows me to connect the two wrenches together. Now I can simply pull torque between...
• exhaust nutz-n-boltz
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 05:13:43 PDT
  ...pipe curves immediately downward and doesn't leave space for a socket and I'd rather not use a box wrench. J.Peter 1985...
• Re: [Re: Another good deal on tools]
  Historical mailing list - t obrien
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 19:07:35 PST
  ...The sockets are > great, but the ratchets are JUNK. I would always prefer a Craftsman ratchet. Until you use as Snap-On ratchet. *L...
• Re: Checking Transmission Oil
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 14:37:24 -0500
  ...plug in the transmission? From the Bus Depot on-line catalog: Socket, 3/8", 17MM Allen/Hex Head, Transaxle Drain Plug, all Air-Cooled...
• Re: Easy vanagon repairs, yes it can happen
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:17:23 -0700
  ...Did I mention needing the 7mm Allen socket tool? that makes it much easier. Now the van stops well and the noisy brakes are...
• Re: silver socket plug..Re: missing a hole in my vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 06:15:24 EST
  In a message dated 11/30/01 3:03:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: << Just don't...
• Re: product report
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 12:04:33 -0400
  ...I wonder how hard it would be to hook up to the Silver Socket connector...? Or would it make more sense to hardwire it...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 08:45:25 -0800
  Hi Mike, You can always visit your FLAR (friendly local auto recycler) and after bringing a dog biscuit as is customary, purchase a relay...
• Re: proper dist cap for 85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 May 2007 19:01:39 -0400
  ...proper dist cap for 85 1.9 hi, my cap has sockets for normal spark plug wire ends and the wires have threaded ends...
• Re: last minute checks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:02:08 -0700
  ...hand winch and rope, shovel Tools; 3/4 inch drive breaker and socket for the rear wheel nuts 1/2 breaker and 19mm socket...
• Quick, cheap and easy headlight relay
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 02:02:01 +0800
  ...You need to have something to release the connector from the light switch socket. I use the end of a small cable tie and...
• Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 22:39:56 -0500
  ...I have sometimes been successful with a one size smaller socket when it is 12 point socket rather than 6 as it can cut...