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• Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 18:09:00 -0500
  ...There is one suspicious spark plug boot - the red rubber ring around the socket appears to be largely gone. Gave all the sockets a...
• Re: fridge/sink on 74 Westy - Answers and more questions
  Historical mailing list - Lars D. H. Hedbor
  Wed, 14 Aug 1996 12:00:59 -0700
  ...Once this is hooked up, the sockets in my Westy (on the front panel of the back pax seats) are live. > Thanks in advance...
• Cool Box with battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 13:30:11 +0100
  ...The powerpack which I got from Argos (UK General Store) delivers a 15 Amp Hour output via 2 cigar lighter sockets a switchable 4...
• Re: Electric: Where should +12V to camping fusebox and relay originate?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 10:02:35 -0700
  ...lighter socket IIRC) Neil. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:45:21 -0400
  ...topic has been beaten to death as much as the silver socket > thingy but I�m finding lots of conflicting information about this. Is...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:16:02 -0700
  ...of them Vanagon) with a bench vice, 5lb hammer, assorted drifts & sockets. This was a long time established mom-n-pop shop & in all...
• how to turn over engine?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 1 Dec 96 22:06:00 EST
  ...I tried getting a socket on one of the fan hub bolts, but I couldn't get this thing to turn over at all...
• Re: Replace Crankshaft Seal by Removing Tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 08:17:50 -0700
  ...go rent a 3/4" electric impact wrench with the proper socket. It'll be the best $25 or so dollars you've ever...
• Re: Where to get Axel wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 23 May 2001 17:45:15 -0700
  ...Berk wrote: > wayout wrote: > > > > Where does a fella get a 46mm socket and suitable breakerbar? > > Does Sears have this kinda thing? > > thanks > > Jason Loewenstein...
• Re: transmission change: how to turn a/c engine to get at bolts???
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 18:08:07 -0800
  ...I can't get at the front of the alternator without taking shrouds off, and I don't have a big enough socket anyway...
• Re: Lousy Cigarette Lighter Plugs was inverter lighter plug cable?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 11:12:21 -0700
  ...Or you could use the now expensive but previously cheap Bosch/John Deere (silver socket) bits to gin up a better system. pensioner (fettler...
• Re: cylinder head drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 11:29:02 -0600
  I was able to get them out with just a regular old short 3/8 drive allen socket on a 12 inch extension, though...
• Re: Engine bay sound dampening
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 2 May 2007 14:39:58 -0400
  FWIW, I use the newer type distributor cap (with posts inside the plug wire sockets) on an older type '84 distributor in my '84...
• Re: Shore power indicator light ?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:10:07 +0000
  ...anasasi@gmail.com> > You can put a nightlight in the 110 socket. Leave it on and ... well > you know the rest. > > On 7/14...
• Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:25:53 -0500
  ...BTW-24mm deep socket and thin 1/2 drive and switch is OUT! No bending and no muffler probs. Really easy with belts off...
• Re: No Turn Signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:27:47 -0700
  ...Do the 4 way flashers work ? Have you inspected the front turn signal bulbs, lenses, and sockets ? They fill with water ya know. Scott...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Feb 2015 20:47:12 -0500
  ...it off and use a regular 22mm socket? Get a 7/8" > special O2 sensor socket, which is slightly larger, so I can put...
• Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:28:08 -0700
  ...The front bolt can barely be accessed with a 10mm deep socket, preferably with the oil filter removed The rear bolt only fits a...
• Re: minimal tools - was things you should have with you on a long trip
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:49:20 -0700
  ...Like just carry 3/8" sockets and an adapter to 1/2" ratchet What is a "mechanics wire" ? Magnet? Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta...
• Re: More on CV joints.
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 09:42:34 -0500
  ...Allen key/socket, snap ring pliers, latex gloves, dull > > side cutters and a mallet. > > More recent CV joints have bolts with a 12 pointed...
• Re: Can't remove Auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 19:14:07 -0400
  ...remove these bolts would be to get a > set of "Extractor" sockets, available at hardware and tool stores. They > are like inside-out screw...
• CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 31 Dec 2023 17:08:40 -0800
  ...But I managed to round off one of the twelve 6mm Allen socket-head bolts so that I cannot break the last bolt free...
• Re: How to remove GL panels from bottoms of door and body
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:33:26 -0800
  ...I used a small socket with an extender to remove/replace my cladding. You will then be faced with removing the plastic vertical clips...
• Tool question: Torx bit set (best value)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 14 Sep 2016 21:34:30 -0300
  ...I’m looking for a good quality, fairly complete set of Torx bits and {used less frequently} external Torx sockets. Stahlwille and Snap-on...
• Re: Urgent help: fried head light switch and connector
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 17:35:55 -0700
  ...This morning I looked and the back of the switch was > melted where the 2 large prongs are and the corresponding sockets on the...
• Dash Cigarette Lighter Removal
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:25:45 -0700
  ...an OEM heavy duty '12 VDC outlet' (basically an all-weather socket designed for pickup truck bed installations), but if I run into complications...
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 16:27:39 +0100
  ...in my bus i have a full set of cheap-o metric sockets >and wrenches, pliers, needle nose, cutters, large cresent wrench and large...
• Re: Mystery switch in centre of dash
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 10:20:54 -0600
  ...The first I believe is a power socket. Aluminum ring around a hole. Too small to accept a standard cigar lighter, in front of...
• Re: Lug nut stripped - back from Sears
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 16:25:35 -0500
  OK, I went to Sears and I got one of those sockets to remove striped nuts and bolts. I ended up removing another 1...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: [WetWesties] Split Weld Seam
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:21:52 -0800
  ...and much prefer the 'feel by hand' method with a good breaker bar and socket. ----- Original Message ----- From: "miguel pacheco" <mundopacheco@gmail.com> To...
• Re: '82 printed circuit foil (instr. panel)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 15:04:55 -0800
  ...Switched a working socket unit > to a socket location that > > had been burned out, and no go. So I figure the > foil has got...
• Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:40:29 -0700
  ...If I wanted to avoid cutting the existing sockets in my van and soldering in H4 sockets, can I simply install the 9004 bulbs...
• Re: Bearings or moronic PO
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:07:48 -0600
  ...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: New Microwave oven
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:27:51 -0500
  Maybe it has a low power setting for "cigarette lighter socket" operation. 660 watts @ 12 volts is 55 amps. Evenif it has a 180...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 18:32:44 -0800
  ...Pico has a one piece 2 position relay socket, but wire gauge is too small. I've ordered some locking type push on female...
• Re: Oil pump priming?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 15:22:03 -0400
  ...Make sure there is no possibility of the > socket/extension coming off and dropping into the engine. I believe > rotation direction is clockwise. A...
• Re: Power Locks- Rear Hatch Stuck Shut!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 08:14:17 -0800
  ...Once card is off you can either look in and fiddle with actuator, or else take the lock latch assembly out (3 socket headed...
• Re: Front VW Emblem installation
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 15:44:54 +1200
  ...When I re-emblemed my '71 I didn't trust the plastic sockets to retain the badge, given the popularity of VW emblems amongst...
• Re: How to remove transmission plugs?...problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Tue, 14 May 2002 09:33:22 -0700
  ...a short, appxroximately 2", - 17 MM, transmission >"male" tool on a socket wrench. > >Caveats: be very sparing of the flame on the aluminum. It...
• Re: Wheel Theft Prevention;
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 08:24:51 EDT
  Hi All, I guess my question is, don't those tire & wheel thief's have all those special sockets? JC... In a message dated...
• CV Tool Part Number for Archives
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 10:58:53 -0700
  ...99 Probably didn't need the adapter, as a 5/16 socket should work, but I bought it anyway. Just be sure to use...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 13:16:14 -0800
  ...are your suggestions? > Both deep and shallow metric 3/8" drive sockets with drivers, extensions and such; metric open/box combo wrench set, metric...
• Re: minimal tools - was things you should have with you on a long trip
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:53:34 -0700
  ...I've got some 1/2" stuff - breaker bar and sockets, and all the various sockets and keys for Vanagon front and rear wheel...
• Re: Front shocks replacement question
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 4 Aug 2015 17:00:15 -1000
  ...On the later type you only need one 22mm socket and 22 mm wrench will do for the other end of the big bolt...
• Re: How to get spare tire out??? Urgent!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 18:52:46 -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: AT internals: governor seal
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 22:06:16 -0400
  ...place the seal in the >governor shaft hole, and tap it gently with the same socket/extension >until flush with the inside end of...
• Re: Water pump?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 06:45:49 -0600
  ...Total time was just about 4 hours - which included a run to Sears Hardware for a 13mm swivel socket and appropriately sized hex head...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:17:46 -0700
  ...Preferably six-point sockets -- although with a > beam-type torque wrench I guess the 12-pt would be better, since you > have more choices...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:27:55 -0800
  ...Fixed up my ECT and hall sockets real good! You can see the new yellow leads in RH of image: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com...
• Re: how to remove an instrument panel bulb
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 23:29:37 -0700
  if your stock instrument light sockets are damaged or blown out...... you can find some small socket..........like say the ones in the rear...
• Re: Tail light woes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 15 Mar 2023 17:44:31 -0400
  ...Then, someone here will describe how to check for voltage in the socket. Then it is probably tracing the wire time. Eric, > On Mar...
• Re: Rear lights questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 12:22:22 -0800
  ...third brake light? (2) Is it possible to utilize the spare socket in the rear light cluster to install an additional rear light or...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:31:31 -0800
  That's nice! I've got an 18" x 3/4" breaker bar with matching socket and 4' of black iron pipe. Makes for...
• Re: Vanagon Air Filters, & Oil Changes (was: Just Say NO...)
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 22:39:23 -0700
  ...Use only your fingers and tighten as far as you can.Then only use a 6" socket to tighten.I haven't yet messed...
• Re: Annoying turn signals
  Historical mailing list - DeCristoforo
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 08:16:57 -0800
  ...Mine started to hold water which caused the socket to start to corrode. If they are, try some RTV around the edge of the...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 21:05:26 -0800
  ...fluorescent light with extension cord, plugs into "silver socket" 9. variable intermittant wiper control 10. little nylon hook under lip of forward edge of...
• flooding tip
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:43:12 -0500
  ...The plug on the ECU is simple to disconnect and pull away from the socket. Your ECU is easily reached in the back left...
• Re: Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:46:41 -0500
  ...the OXY light, either cable could have pulled out of its socket to the point that its making intermittent contact. Anyway, I don't...
• Shift Lever Disassembly Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:55:45 -0600
  Hi all, Can someone tell me how the Shift Lever (the socket portion) comes off the rear shift rod via the tensioning pin. I...
• Re: Inquiry - Source for E_Code Headlight Glass
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:41:14 -0500
  ...It is $475 and that includes the glass housings, the adjusters, bulbs, wiring, and all of the boots and sockets that you need to...