Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 4+: 60 results shown for Socket.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: Silver Socket
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 23:17:31 EST
  ...PM Eastern Standard Time, inua@CHARTER.NET writes: > Anybody got a part number for the "Silver Socket you want one? i have them... chris
• Re: Removing flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 20:07:08 -0500
  ...Be sure you use a six point socket, an impact socket in good condition. Make sure the socket has good straight sides. Stan Wilder...
• Rear Pressure Leak - Tips and Tricks Requested
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 14:01:23 -0500
  ...24mm deep socket to cleat the switch (like a spark plug wrench) doesn't leave me enough room to get a driver in there...
• Silver Socket
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jan 95 16:41:01 MST
  --Dave Kautz said:-- > My '74 Westfalia has a 12V silver socket beneath the glove box. The owners > manual shows it in use, running the...
• Re: Rear axle nut socket
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 11:39:09 -0700
  George Thorburn writes: > California Imports (cip1.com) has a 46mm nut removal tool for $10.95 > CDN and a 46mm x3/4"drive socket...
• Re: removing oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:16:28 -0800
  My van had over sized oil-drain plugs (re-tapped) and I did need a thin-walled socket to get up in the space...
• Re: 46mm Socket = 1 13/16" SAE
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 09:08:48 -0500
  ...IIRC the socket you want to get is a 1 13/16 > socket (which converts to 46.038mm). When I did that job I...
• Re: torque, rear brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 96 17:20 CDT
  > You're exerting 390 lb of force, *centered* 1 foot from the >socket drive. If you take each of you separately, one is exerting...
• Re: Silver socket for your John Deere.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Williams
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 17:08:50 -0800
  being the owner of a bmw motorcycle...i recently purchased one of these accessory socket adapters for the not-so-reasonable price of $25...
• Re: heater control lights
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:01:58 -0800
  ...You tell them apart > as the ones you can replace just the bulbs in are white sockets instead of > black. The sockets themselves have...
• Re: Help! rounded oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 20:39:51 -0400
  ...13mm plug, first try a 6-point socket, if that doesn't do it, try a 1/2" 6-point. Make sure the socket...
• Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 18:59:06 -0700
  ...Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm??? > i need the size of the socket that will remove the CV axle bolts...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:09:20 -0400
  It looks like the drive side of those sockets is hex, but it should be square, like most ratchet drivers. Even my 3/4in...
• Was: Bosch #72137 oil filter question" Now: 24 mm deep socket
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:09:39 -0400
  Myster solved. : ) Finally found it in archives: >24mm deepwell socket for oil pressure sender but this may only apply to wasserboxers....... Neil. --- Rich Bennington...
• New Coil FS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 19:34:20 -0700
  Brand new Bosch coil for vnangon for sale. $25 It is the one without the post inside the coil wire socket. It is just...
• Re: The black hole of mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 22:24:52 -0800
  Search the archives for 'silver socket'. It's in there a thousand times. (Accessory socket for plug in 12v stuff. Plugs available at your...
• Re: Something strange on dash.....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:08:30 -0400
  Search the archives for silver socket. http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S1=vanagon Mike neil wrote: <snip> > There is an outlet...
• Re: replacing lightbulb for heater control levers AAAK!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 22:55:17 +0200
  Bill, if you have the original light socket in there you cannot just change the bulb. The original set-up was bulb and socket...
• Re: Need replacement turn signal light socket
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 14:43:46 -0700
  ...Need replacement turn signal light socket My '82 Vanagon left front turn signal and parking light socket is badly corroded and no longer functional...
• Re: Rounded off lug nut, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 18:45:09 -0600
  ...Rounded off one of my lug nuts Use a cheep 12 point half inch drive socket that can be hammered over the bad nut...
• Van related purchases today
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan 'Snuggles' Edwards
  Fri, 14 Jun 1996 13:37:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Floor Jackstand 5,000 pounds= $49.99 Metric wrench set 8mm-16mm = 19.99 screwdriver set = 14.99 Craftsman Socket set 50 sockets, metric...
• Re: tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 14:24:02 -0400
  ...Looking a little deeper, > literally into the socket, I see the metal piece that should be in the > bottom of the socket is missing...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:06:27 -0500
  I guess one advantage of the 12 point socket in this case is that with a 6 point socket, you will only have 6...
• Headlamps, sockets and adjusters
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 15:55:04 -0700
  ...Can anyone tell me how to disconnect the high beam without breaking the socket? I unscrewed the socket unit and undid the holding clip...
• Pinion Nut Socket
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Young
  Tue, 20 May 2003 21:24:00 -0700
  Hi List, There's been a bit of discussion on the list and also a bit off list about obtaining the pinion nut socket...
• Rear Axle Nut Socket Source?
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 16:41:52 -0400
  Hi; Looking for a source to purchase a rear axle nut socket for my '84 westy. From what I understand this is a 46mm...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:16:16 -0700
  I just went out and checked my new Craftsman Socket set which is beautiful. Guaranteed forever; give it to your great grandchildren and even...
• Re: Cigarette lighter socket standard
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 17:02:46 -0600
  ...Cigarette lighter socket standard Dave M wrote: >In the Vanagon it fit very loosely, flopped around, >and would not stay secure Wow, I thought...
• broken sockets
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 09:31:21 +0000
  > Hey Mark - > I have six broken Craftsman sockets and 3 broken Craftsman Torx bits on the > top of my toolbox right now. The last...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:21:40 -0700
  ...If the failure happens in the rain-snow-dark it just helps you appreciate the bar & socket approach. Rob becida@comcast.net
• Re: removing stock lighter socket
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:54:29 -0400
  ...I want to use the >socket for an Ipod charger/holder and Hah! I remember that it was tough to figure out how. Seems...
• Re: What is the socket size for the crankshaft bolt?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 14:03:49 -0800
  ...What is the socket size for the crankshaft bolt? > Hi, > > I need to turn the engine, and need to know the socket size for...
• Re: New Microwave oven
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 05:20:40 -0800
  ...Mark Dennis Haynes wrote: > Maybe it has a low power setting for "cigarette lighter socket" operation. > 660 watts @ 12 volts is 55 amps. Evenif...
• Re: Horns, improvements
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 18:40:24 -0700
  That is a good question but for the simple horn relay I don't use a socket and I don't screw the relay...
• Re: Need front turn signal socket and rear chrome bumper
  Historical mailing list - Mary K Creasy
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:18:23 -0400
  Ken Wilford at Van Again just got some sockets in, new for $ 19.95 or so. As for the bumper, get in line, I...
• Re: silver socket and collapsible spare tire
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Jan 95 17:28:27 EST
  Unless someone out there with a watercooled westy can confirm otherwise, it appears that only air-cooled westys had this silver socket and even...
• Re: Silver socket (My '76 has one)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Mon, 9 Jan 95 7:52:31 EST
  My '76 Campmobile has the silver socket under the glove box. When I bought it (1990) there was no sign of a collapsable spare...
• Re: Something strange on dash.....
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:06:38 EDT
  You don't mean the silver socket do you? (I don't know exacty where your gas heater switch is.) Anyway, if it's...
• Re: broken sockets
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:54:28 +1200
  I am interesting >in hearing about other brands of sockets that are less expensive than >gold, but more durable than Craftsman. I've never...
• Aux 12 volt socket location suggestions--87 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Oakland Westfalia
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 18:15:30 -0700
  ...Next step is adding a 12-volt socket powered by the aux battery. Can anyone describe their ideal location for such a socket? My...
• Can Someone Please Shed Some Light....
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:30:45 +0000
  ...Now I think I see the problem-there is a very small wire on each side of the socket-it appears pulling the bulb...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:57:15 +0000
  ...I also have the U-joint type adapter as well as an entire set with the U-joint as part of the socket itself...
• Huge Nut on Rear Drum
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 17:54:51 -0400
  ...OK, what size socket do I need. Geeeez, this thing measures 45mm! (clatter of sockets being pushed around in the toolbox) I don't...
• FW: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 17:51:34 -0500
  I used a socket that fit the sensor but only pushed it on enough to get it to hold. That left enough of the...
• tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 13:07:18 -0400
  ...Looking a little deeper, literally into the socket, I see the metal piece that should be in the bottom of the socket is missing...
• Breaker bar
  Historical mailing list - Frank Herzig
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 13:37:22 -0600
  ...Now have the breaker bar and socket combination. Have a Craftsman for my regular tools, but for tire use I bought a 25" breaker...
• 12-point socket size
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 17:35:11 -0600
  What is the size of the 12 point socket used to take the bolts off CV joints? I found several different sizes in mm...
• Re: generator removal & installation.. Question
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 14:11:48 -0400
  Tim McKane writes: >does any know what size socket is needed to take off that >nut on the back of the generator that holds...
• Re: Got Redline MTL ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 20:21:58 PST
  Mike, >BTW what is a 17mm "socket tool"??? It is a socket that is a 17 mm allen wrench on one side and a...
• Re: Silver Socket/Plug
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 13:34:45 -0700
  Hi Volks, Turns out the socket and plug have a John Deere p/n too. I bought my last set at JD near Stockton...
• Westy Electrical Outlet on Dash ??
  Historical mailing list - Hans Lindemulder
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 21:00:17 -0400
  Anyone who can give me some information at to what the electrical socket is above the glove box of my Westfalia. What is it...
• Re: The mysterious 'Silver Socket'
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:44:32 -0400
  ...Nothing much to see, just a matte natural finished steel > socket about half the diameter of the standard cigarette lighter > socket. If you're...
• oil pressure sender socket size?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 15:55:46 +0000
  I remember reading (can't find in archives) that the .3 bar oil sender requires a 23mm deep socket; is that correct? -Karl Karl...
• Silver socket thanks and one more question.
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 00:24:03 EST
  Thanks for all the input on the mysterious silver socket. One more question...I have two table supports but only one table top. Is...
• Re: Mystery Accessory Get Rich$$$! <F>
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 May 2002 17:26:21 -0500
  ...I hope this sets you straight on the Silver Socket. If you have one of these notorious Silver Sockets, stick your ignition key in...
• Re: queston on H4 55/60w bulb to fit stock bulb socket
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:12:21 -0600
  ...queston on H4 55/60w bulb to fit stock bulb socket Hi, Is there a H4 55/60w bulb that fits the standard 9004...
• Re: 17mm Allen wrench for lube change
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 22:14:22 -0600
  ...Stick the head of the bolt into the socket of the transmission, and use a wrench on the inner nut to unscrew the socket...
• Re: Rear axle nut socket
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 06:38:41 -0500
  ...Rear axle nut socket > > > >>Hi; >>Has anyone been able to find a rear axle nut socket >>(I think it's 46mm?) in a 1...
• Re: Shock Shaft Socket
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 16:23:47 -0700
  ...Shock Shaft Socket > http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=1632&store=snapon-store >
• Re: Shock Shaft Socket
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 18:30:22 -0500
  ...Shock Shaft Socket http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=1632&store=snapon-store >>