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• Re: loose cigarette lighter
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:38:30 -0400
  ...T J Hannink http://www.vanagonauts.com/Cigarette-Lighter-R&R211.htm I replaced mine with a marine spec lighter socket with a black...
• Re: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Jan 2024 15:43:33 -0500
  ...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: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 01:30:37 -0500
  ...They had a relay socket meant to be used with a relay driven from the positive side, and an ECU with open-collector (a...
• Modifying the drain plug tool, Was:what is a 17mm "socket tool"???
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 09:14:18 EST
  ...what is a 17mm "socket tool"??? > > Tony this is a pain to do. I used an old lug bolt from a Jetta and a...
• 250 ft-lb torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 12:23:02 -0800
  ...Slip the pipe over the breaker-bar handle and carefully measure exactly 36" from the centerpoint of the socket drive to a point somewhere...
• Re: Thermostat housing bolts, 91 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:19:35 -0400
  ...Allen Sockets should not be used where they are subjected to road crap and heat. The quality of that VW Kamax hardware is the...
• Re: (OT) harbor freight tools
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 08:01:10 -0500
  ...I recently bought a > socket set of cheap tools on the road from the flaps, and the first > socket > shattered in pieces on the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Sep 2006 (#2006-764)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 18:10:59 -0700
  ...Little sockets for bulbs. I just soldered some jumpers and that > > was it; much wider taillights. I just assumed they'd all be the...
• Re: Help Timing Diesel after replacing head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:22:24 -0500
  ...Find a socket that is the same size as a hole on the pump gear. When you have the mark lined up push the...
• FW: Transmission filler plug wrench.
  Historical mailing list - al jordans
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 22:57:34 -0500
  ...Why not get a 17 mm hex wrench and saw off about 1" - then place That into a 17mm socket? It's cheap! Randy...
• Re: Damn! Rounded over CV Joint Bolt!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 22:32:03 -0500
  ...I've seen suggestions to use a 1/4" Allen-head socket and pound it into the > rounded-over head of the bolt. Since...
• Rapid blinker/Wiring question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:58:59 -0400
  ...I called Bus Depot and got a couple of light sockets. I cleaned up and greased up everything and reassembled. Problem is, the left...
• RE: Metrinch Wrenches
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 10:52:00 -0700
  >>Has anybody tried those Metrinch Wrenches they advertise on TV? It's >>supposed to be one set of sockets and wrenches that would fit...
• Re: E-Code Light Question
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 17:05:43 EST
  ...steve >> Steve, On the Carello H-4's that I installed there was a BIG rubber boot that covered the entire bulb-socket. There...
• Re: Water pump replacement (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 22:40:58 -0400
  ...of the chase. > > Problem - I can't seem to get a socket on the lowest of the three nuts > holding the pump to the...
• Re: Dead Odometer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 21:19:09 -0400
  ...Probably the drive gear, the one next to the worm gear has come out of its socket. It is fairly easy to remove and...
• axle nut loose, list does it again
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Fri, 25 May 2001 00:07:49 -0800
  ...I ran over to Western Auto tonight and purchased a 46 mm socket and fit it on the drive that I use for stubborn...
• Re: 85gl acceleration Flat spot until warmed up
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 09:19:40 -0800
  ...85gl acceleration Flat spot until warmed up > > I like to get the new style sockets and > > pre crimped pigtail connectors as these make future...
• Re: stock lighter socket disassembly
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:38:10 -0800
  On 3/14/10, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > fellow Victorian vanagon owner was having problems removing the stock > lighter from the dash...
• repaired link to ..;/ photos of alternator repair :)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:05:37 -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...
• Re: Tranny Oil Check
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 10:11:47 -0800
  Jean-Guy, What tool do you use to remove the filler plug? I have the 17MM by about 2" male socket which fits on...
• Re: FYI Satellite Radio Users
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 17:23:47 -0700
  ...However after forgetting my sat head in the van a couple times and now knowing the load I am going to add another socket...
• Re: Stuck O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 16:21:37 -0700
  I used a torch and open end socket (22mm I think). I have seen O2 sensor sockets in the auto parts store. It looks...
• syncro
  Historical mailing list - syncro
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:36:22 -0400
  ...What do I need socket/bulb wise to get this working? Is this a standard Vanagon mini-bulb that fits into the panel? Additionally...
• Shift Lever to Transmission Attachement Question
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:29:21 -0600
  ...In doing so, I of course needed to remove the shift lever (Ball and socket that attaches to the side of the transmission). I...
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:36:26 -0700
  ...breaker bar or get a big 3/4" bar and 46mm socket. I use the big set at home and carry the hammer tool...
• Re: Lower alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:28:43 -0400
  ...What am I missing? It's been a long time, but on my '84 (no power steering) I used a socket from the front...
• Re: westy rear view mirror - one solution
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:35:52 -0700
  ...the Eurovan mirror stalk fits into vangon socket or do you need to get Eurovan mount and screw it onto headliner area? or is...
• Lug nuts off!
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 14:05:15 -0400
  ...I put on a 19mm deep socket that my neighbor supplied only to strip the nut into a perfect circle. I then put some...
• exhaust
  Historical mailing list - LAWS HOME
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 21:44:32 -0400
  ...The reason I'm asking is, I don't have an 11mm box end to remove the cat-muffler bolts and a socket wont...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge--Sears
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 22:35:20 -0700
  ...the standard arrangement used on automotive tires; > like the cigarette-lighter socket it's been generalized to other things > (A/C systems, FI systems...
• Re: oil plug woes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 27 May 2001 11:45:54 -0500
  ...Get a six sided socket. Normally you should drain oil with the engine warm, but if aluminum threads are in danger of being stripped...
• Re: Removing flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 12:29:46 -0600
  Heat the bolts with a propane torch to melt the threadlocker, use a 6 point socket, not an impact wrench.Block the crank with...
• learned a new trick
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 10:43:52 -0700
  ...didnt need any swivel sockets or universals to get at it from that angle. wonder if that "hole" was intentional? jimt
• Drivers mirrors for sale...Re: 87 Drivers side mirror needed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 11:03:41 EST
  ...branches, the driver's side > mirror finally broke off at the socket base. I am looking for options on > types and sources for the...
• oil drain threads stripped
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:37:26 -0500
  ...When I first got the van, the plug bolt installed had too large a head and I had to grind down a socket to...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:38:45 -0500
  ...If I take out the brake bulb I get 12v to the socket with the brake pedal pushed and 0v with it not pressed...
• Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:59:48 -0700
  ...The bad thing is that I'll have yet one more socket tip to carry around. (Otherwise the Diesel Westy only needs the 6mm...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 11:03:07 -0400
  ...Anyone with any experience using these high powered light bulbs > in the square headlighted Vanagon ? Wires need enlarged ? Bulb socket ? > Heat & Plastic problems ? Will...
• Re: How many bulbs in a tail light assembly??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 1 Jul 2023 19:09:16 -0500
  ...IIRC all German made vehicles had the socket though the switch was optional. > >> On Jul 1, 2023, at 4:01 PM, Jeff Palmer <w...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:24:00 -0300
  ...Roy On 31-Jul-2015, at 09:45, Roy Nicholl wrote: > I presume the "wobble" extension is similar to a flex socket (looks like...
• Re: was: 91 Carat..... now: Fast Turn Signal Issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 11:44:16 -0700
  ...The 2 outer wires on the front socket may be > plugged in reversed and this reverses which filament is for the blinkers. -- Neil n...
• Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:26:37 -0400
  ...D brand ought to have a bit that fits into a socket. The size is 8mm; one of the names for it is "triple...
• Re: post trip questios
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 08:52:06 +0100
  ...I was washing the Westy and realized that both of the high beam headlights were flopping around in their sockets. Closer inspection revealed that...
• Re: Logo Lights
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 13:01:42 +0200
  ...Voila! > BTW, noted that they have several unique items for sale including clear front turn signals and tail lights with the fog light socket...
• Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 10 May 2001 11:26:05 EDT
  ...a 2 13 mm wrenches or one with a 13 mm socket, screw driver, allen wrench, tube cutter (If you want I can cut...
• Re: Removing rear brake drums?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 15:19:35 -0600
  ...You can probably buy a socket at Sears like I did. Get 3/4" drive and a tee bar or breaker bar to turn...
• Re: Help!, Something funny with Valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:57:51 -0600
  ...Sometimes the push rod doesn't seat properly in the lifter socket, > it will seat itself after a little use, you'll hear it...
• 2.1l ECUs new for $475
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 14:23:09 -0500
  ...These are the latest and greatest 025 906 022D ECUs that have the eprom socket for upgrading the ECU with a performance chip. Normally...
• Re: Tranny Hex Drain Plug - What size??
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 18:50:15 -0800
  ...we think the same Joe On 22 Feb 2003, David Brodbeck wrote: > On Thu, 20 Feb 2003, Joseph Fortino wrote: > > > try the 17mm socket...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 19:37:34 -0500
  ...When I take a turn, I hear sockets(1/4 and 3/8 inch) roll from one side , to the other. Never get the...
• some tool suppliers (long) ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 08:48:30 CDT
  ...specialty tools, diagnostic 7685 Parklawn Avenue equipment, repair items Minneapolis, MN 55435 (612) 831-4171 (612) 831-5938 FAX Thorsen Tool Company sockets, drive...
• Re: stranded
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Wed, 28 Sep 1994 12:29:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Instead of a lug wrench I carry a 1/2 inch breaker bar and a metric impact socket. This works fine for me. I...
• Re: belt replacment...grrrrrr...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 21:38:27 -0400
  ...A hex socket headed bolt goes through a hole in the top of the brace > and threads into that bolt head. By tightening that...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:20:06 -0500
  ...Feel the long extension and 13mm socket over >> the top of the engine from behind. You'll be able to either feel the nut...
• Re: Tie rod replacement (not tie rod ends)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:13:18 -0400
  ...I have seen the inner tie rod ball/socket worn out though so that is most likely what it is. You should be able...
• Re: Rear axle nut. Uuugh!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 1994 08:39:57 -0600 (CST)
  Chris, You wrote, among other things: >So, I tried with the large, craftsman socket, a 3/4 to 1/2 adaptor, >and a 1...
• Redline MTL... I dig it! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Wed, 4 Jun 1997 12:17:31 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...I had no 17 mm hex wrench to pull the plugs, so I bought a big socket to match the 3/8 swivel driver...
• Re: Rear axle
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 21:01:00 -0500
  ...both I did). > You can probably rent the torque wrench and socket but the mechanic that > did mine charged me $10.00 for the...
• Re: Damn! Rounded over CV Joint Bolt!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 01:01:13 -0400
  ...I've seen suggestions to use a 1/4" Allen-head socket and > pound it into the > rounded-over head of the bolt. Since...