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• Re: Will any other oil plugs fit?
  Historical mailing list - Connal Hughes
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 13:23:27 EST
  ...I tried adjustable wrenches, vice-grip pliers, plumber's wrenches, tapping the side with a screwdriver, hammering 13mm (then 12mm) sockets onto it...absolutely...
• Removing CV joints.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 19:45:44 -0400
  ...and an impact gun should be no prob as long as the socket is tapped in.. But what I have done on all my...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:52:28 -0500
  ...8, 10, 13, 14, 17, 19 mm combination wrenches and sockets, >spark plug socket and extension, 6 and 17 mm allen wrenches, 6 mm...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint tool
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 21:35:53 -0400
  ...Mine is a Syncro, and I found out that unlike the 2WD vans I've had before, a 3/4 drive 2'' socket will...
• Re: triple square axle bolts information for newbie
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:05:39 -0800
  ...He put a 12pt, 12mm cheap chrome socket on the end of a 4 inch (or so) extension and beat the socket onto the...
• 88 Vanagon headlight socket problem
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:23:12 -0400
  ...I believe that I have access to a donor van to get 'new' sockets to replace mine and just splice them in. I'll...
• Re: Gas Heater Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 14 Nov 2015 14:38:17 -0800
  ...1985 Canadian > model Westfalia; > > Can anyone confirm that this relay socket (image): > > http://tinyurl.com/qasbzgc > > is for the gas heater? If not, what...
• Some new blog posts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:32:25 -0700
  ...neighbours doka that I replaced heater blower on, rear head rest sockets I built for Stuart M, making new sway bar drop links, a...
• trouble installing new starter bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 11 May 2012 12:33:00 -0400
  ...I've filed a bevel on the leading edge and using a same sized socket/extension with the bushing taped to it.Can't...
• Re: Installing Headlight Adjusters
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 13:30:58 -0400
  ...The non-adjusters I believe you can fit a socket on. On Oct 3, 2009, at 12:36 PM, Mister Tom wrote: > I'm...
• RE: NC Gathering Report
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  5 Jul 1995 12:07:10 -0800
  ...Showed off new pop-top seal, sink faucet, & pointed out mystery silver socket. is this where the never-seen folding table goes? Scott Hoover...
• Re: Fuse Block Connectors
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 23:12:27 -0500
  >I'm looking for a source for the round socket/pin type connectors used in >Vanagon wiring harness's that connect to the fuse...
• Re: Steering Wheel Nut
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 00:03:58 -0700
  ...a 1987 Syncro with power steering. > > I don't have a socket big enough............. > > Thanks, > > Tony > > Anthony L. Mourkas > Hampden, Maine, USA > 1984 Vanagon...
• Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 21:15:21 EST
  In a message dated 1/19/01 6:00:03 PM Pacific Standard Time, wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net writes: << I'd pick up the...
• Re: Trying to replace front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 09:48:04 -0700
  ...The lower suspension arm bushings are tough too - I drilled those out, then pushed them out in a vise with a mandrel (large socket...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 18:07:36 -0500
  ...to keep the shaft from turning>> DYK that there is a socket that actually fits the top of the shock shaft? DYK that this...
• Re: No, not the silver socket
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:26:08 -0700
  Oh - ho! Totally cool, thanks! Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• was: 91 Carat..... now: Fast Turn Signal Issues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 07:11:11 -0700
  ...The 2 outer wires on the front socket may be plugged in reversed and this reverses which filament is for the blinkers. Second, the...
• Re: How to get spare tire out??? Urgent!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 18:25:06 -0800
  ...I tried WD40 but its real >>diffuicult to apply it and so far it refuses to yield and the socket >>continually slips. Anyone got...
• Re: do i need two batteries???
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 14:44:59 -0500
  The positive side of the auxiliary battery was originally connected in two places, to the cut-out relay and to a lighter socket located...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:09:10 -0400
  Yep - the new one needed a 24 mm to go in - the old one needed a 23 mm socket to take out - got her...
• Re: Stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - Chris Higgins
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 20:50:10 -0500
  ...1 Stabilizer link (251-411-051) UTENSILS Socket wrench 16mm socket (for the nut) 17mm socket (for my gear puller tool) Gear puller Torque...
• Re: 78 bus making strange sounds at star
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 12:45:11, -0500
  ...Make sure you have locking extensions and rubber plug gripper in socket (SEARS); I've dropped the socket into the shrouding before getting locking...
• tool find
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 04:01:17 -0700
  I'm not looking forward to ever needing the 46mm socket for the big rear axle nut, but have always kept that measurement (and...
• Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Options
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Tue, 3 Apr 2012 23:12:38 -0400
  Probably something like a long bolt or piece of all-thread, proper size pushers like a big socket or pipe section, nuts, washers, cold...
• Re: Puzzle me this ('90 Vanagon taillights)
  Historical mailing list
  08 Apr 1996 04:51:47 GMT
  ...was inquiring about a bulbless socket found in his tail light assembly: A couple of guesses here; either a rear fog light doohickee thang...
• Re: need a place to work on v-dub in/near flint, mi
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 10:09:09 -0500
  ...I don't know about your conversion, but what do you need besides one or two sockets and maybe a filter wrench (or to...
• 17 Millimeter Allen Socket
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 00:44:20 EST
  Hey Volks, Most folks have been trying find this little gem... most are too big and bulky not to mention pricey. Well, my one...
• Re: Windshield Wiper
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 23:21:16 -0700
  ...down snug - this will cut new grooves in the wiper arm socket? Tony --- "Neal R. Hansen" <nhansen@dakotacom.net> wrote: > I had the same...
• FS: leather, adjustable padded headrests for vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 11:40:41 EDT
  ...they are from a Merkur Xr4Ti (german ford) and they fit right into the stock vanagon headrest sockets..they adjust up and down like...
• Re: Instrument lamp replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 19 May 2007 00:05:19 -0600
  I also found out this "maneuver" to get the bulb out of the heater-slider control lamp socket. I used needle nose pliers. That...
• Re: vanagon headrest plastic guide pieces?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:47:28 EST
  ...seats .........like 82 to 84 seats, are the same, > the headrest sockets are all the same from '80-'91. i have some too.. chris...
• Re: Oil warning light and buzzer go off when going uphill
  Historical mailing list - Brett Whistler
  Thu, 19 May 2005 04:55:55 -0600
  ...The pins and sockets were cleaned and contact cleaner /preserver applied and the alarm (fingers crossed) has stopped and peace of mind restored. Richard...
• Re: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Mon, 1 Jan 2024 12:17:17 -0800
  ...I started with the simplest, Mark's suggestion of driving a 1/4" hex into the rounded off 6mm socket. All the while trying...
• Re: Solar Battery Chargers
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 15:34:01 -0700
  ...The draw was almost 2 amps and it was very warm at the socket. Moved the light to another vehicle and checked the draw...
• Re: 84 Westfalia Subfloor Removal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:17:35 -0400
  Get some large socket-head bolts, the kind that an Allen wrench would fit. Drill out the sockets a little if needed. Drill holes...
• Re: Leaky pushrod tubes...who changes oil?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 04 Jul 94 23:02:30 CDT
  ...off hand, i'd bet your leaks are caused by some old seal/crud left in the head/case 'socket'. that happened to me...
• Re: 12 point bit tool spec needed for CV/axle removal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 19:54:15 -0500
  ...For the really good 12 point or Allen sockets, you want Hazet. Hard to get someone to sell them though. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: USB power?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
  Wed, 7 Sep 2011 09:54:48 -0400
  ...You'll never use a cigarette lighter socket again... 'cept for a lighter Shawn 87 Syncro "Eeyore" 86 Westy Weekender
• Re: VW Solar Battery Charger Part No. 1CO 915 687- Any experience?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:24:04 -0800
  ...IIRC it is meant to be plugged into the cigarette lighter socket. Theoretically it could be used to charge or maintain other devices. But...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:40:49 -0800
  ...If one is holding on to the gutter doing the old axle nut thing, I imagine putting a sturdy support under the socket would...
• Re: Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 08:57:53 -0500
  ...Note that the connector on the liftgate side is a hole rather than a socket as per OEM. Causes chafing. Oooh that smarts. Also...
• Re: Final Drive Plug Size?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 4 May 1998 19:57:26 -0700
  ...You might want to get an allen "socket" that you can use with a 3/8" drive. I find this easier to use than...
• Re: 100v -> 220v switch on fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 14:45:44 -0700
  ...It also makes it easy to vacuum the inside of the car, since you can plug right into the socket in the van rather...
• Re: Hella lights
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 08:56:07 -0700
  ...251 941 535 - Fog Light Switch, Lighted 141 957 397A - Bulb Socket N17751-2 - Bulb Steve 89 Westy with Hella XLs lighting up the...
• Light bulbs for instruments
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 16:44:08 -0500
  ...Just take a chisel-ended Xacto knife and remove two small ridges in the plastic sockets... and you will have a very economical replacement...
• That big nut on the rear hub...
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 13:43:28 -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: Rear lights USA vs. EUROPA
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 09:06:31 -0600
  ...I replaced a bulb today and found that unused socket. I suspect >its for >the red fog lamp that's a legal requirement in...
• you can put headrests on your middle/back seat....
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 03:49:17 EDT
  ...metal seatback top frame, under the upholstry which accept the headrest sockets to put the headrests in. this gives the passengers whiplash protection as...
• Re: Mystery Accessory Get Rich$$$! <F>
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Thu, 23 May 2002 15:41:01 -0700
  ...Any ideas? Silver-socket-powered flame-proof suit plugged in and zipped up. Daniel Snow '82 Vanagon Diesel '78 Puch Maxi Luxe Moped '01...
• Blinker weirdness ... FYI
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 09:29:47 -0500
  ...I reseated the female spade connectors on the back of the relay socket and now all is back to normal. A little corrosion goes...
• Re: Da FIX!! Loose exhaust bolt again. fix if stripped?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:46:10 -0500
  ...But the day you accidentally leave all your 13 mm wrenches/sockets/nutdrivers at home, every 13 mm bolt on the car will work...
• Trickle Chargers
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:52:52 -0600
  ...I still have a wire pair of 10awg run from the back of the "breaker box/110 socket/faucet water pump area" to the...
• Head replacement... sooo much easier the second time
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:29:06 -0600
  ...Be sure to have a 14mm flexible socket on hand to get the big nut off the front of the flange where is is...
• Re: 85gl acceleration Flat spot until warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:22:21 -0500
  ...It is possible that a bad connection in the socket caused one to arc and burn up. THe contacts in the socket do weaken...
• Re: door chime/seat belt light anomaly
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 14 May 2010 11:26:47 -0500
  ...belt > switch (yellow/red) > -door/seat belt warning relay missing > -socket (added socket on top of fuse panel), has some wires to it, > but...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 Jan 2016 13:35:10 -0500
  ...And I've used a halogen work light to remove microprocessor sockets with a couple hundred pins from a circuit board. Yrs, d
• Re: Rear Axle Housing Bolts: Use shallow O2 Socket?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 11:00:08 -0700
  well there ya go (snap on link): http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=651402&group_ID=683713&store...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:24:12 -0400
  I purchased a 1 13/16" 3/4" socket from Napa for $14.29. 1 13/16 is 46.0375 mm, entirely adequate for...
• Re: VANAGON digest 950
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 96 06:50 CDT
  >My '69 bus had hex socket-head bolts holding its CVs on. When I replaced >one, couldn't get them loose, so clamped my...