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• Re: ??? Solder Joint Design ???
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 12:05:43 -0700
  ...Does anybody know what kind of > a fit, i.e., amount of gap, is needed in a socket to make a proper solder > joint...
• '85 Westy Shifting Problems
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 20:29:09 -0400
  ...It lets you grab on with 3/8" socket (and appropriate universal/wobblers) and it sticks out far enough that you can get a...
• Upper Ball Joint Removal (!#$%^&)
  Historical mailing list - James Wetzel
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 20:24:38 -0400
  ...I am thinking a wheel puller would help, but after attaching a large c-clamp to them and a large deepwell socket on top...
• Michelin Emergency Road Kit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 17:25:12 -0500
  ...with the Michelin Logo, and in it was pliers, screw drivers, sockets, pull handles, multi-celled saftey light which included a white flashlight, and...
• Re: flywheel bolts stuck
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 17:14:29 -0600
  ...This means you used either a 12 point , or a terribly worn out Taiwan socket on them bolts. Vice Grip has an open jawed...
• Re: flywheel bolts stuck
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 21:03:22 -0500
  ...with a mig welder to weld 8mmm bolts into the allen socket holes. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: blatant plea for sympathy (LVC!) hair attack-
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:30:17 -0700
  ...tires, silver sockets, 2nd batteries. > If it weren't for the NVC and LVC threads I probably wouldn't bother > subscribing. > We have some...
• Re: Carat Front Wheel Lug Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 09:45:59 -0500
  ...Makes it easy to get sets and needing that socket is a theft deterrent. http://www.ezaccessory.com/Spline_Lug_Bolt_14x1_50_Thread...
• Re: Setting time timing - unexpectedly need help.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:19:49 -0800
  ...use a 6 point socket.. 3/8ths drive is better.. if nothing else... tie thye didtributor to something so it can't rotate .. like...
• Re: Waterpump and exhaust and rust - Oh my!
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:29:34 -0800
  ...Find a socket you can fit with a hammer, then give it two minutes of tapping to loosen up the rust. I've removed...
• Re: Yet Another Head Pullin' Question.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 17:12:18 -0800
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- >> You need a thin wall 17mm socket. Now please don't tell me you >> loosened and removed all the nuts...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 18:53:19 -0800
  ...I would get > a 6 point 1/2" socket and hammer it onto the plug very hard. Then it may > well come right out...
• Re: Felder Industries dash foil workaround--one solution to fix iffy instrument lights
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 2 Nov 2015 14:14:07 -0800
  ...Where does one find one of these sockets and mating connector, at the dealer? Thanks, Jim On Sun, Nov 1, 2015 at 7:54...
• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:43:58 -1000
  ...Scott On 10/2/2015 3:55 AM, Larry Alofs wrote: > When fighting a tough O2 sensor, I have found that special O2 sockets...
• Re: Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:56:12 -0800
  ...goes together http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/vanagon-lighter-socket/ From that you will see that it can't be tightened up...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:15:05 -0500
  ...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: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:37:28 -0800
  If we'alls do drum up on of these things, I would like to see it plug right in place in the socket the...
• Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:13:04 -0700
  ...There is no power to the socket connectors except driver highbeam, whether car is running or not. Heater fans, defroster, and radio work normally...
• Re: 1984 Westfalia 12V Power Outlet
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 May 2010 10:42:14 -0700
  On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 10:21 PM, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com> wrote: > That's famous Silver Socket > > Also found on...
• size of nut (bolt?) on crankcase pulley?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:22:34 -0700
  ...I can turn it with a "spanner" or Crescent wrench, but proper size socket would be better. Is it pretty straight-forward if I...
• aux heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jul 94 11:31:47 -0400
  ...All it does is keep the socket wrench from sticking to your hand. And the in-car electric heaters are in that range of...
• Re: How to remove transmission plugs?...problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 14 May 2002 10:09:36 -0500
  ...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: Mystery ring is...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 May 2002 10:32:23 EDT
  ...Hope it > solves the mystery. > > > > yes, maybe you're wrong. :<) the "silver socket" wasnt introduced on US model westfalias until '74. and its not...
• Re: Looking for starter bolt for 87, 4 speed tranny
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 23:56:05 -0500
  ...What you can get there is a socket head cap screw > of the correct diameter, pitch and length for less than a buck. > > George >
• Where to find trans. shifter boot, what oil to use?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 12:34:53 -0500
  ...The rubber boot that covers the ball-and-socket shift joint (back at the transmission) has deteriorated. I went by my shop, who sent...
• Re: engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:08:00 -0600
  ...My advise is to use a socket and tap it against each clip after they're installed so you can be sure they've...
• Re: rear drivers side upper exhaust nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 08:43:09 -0500
  ...Do you remember offhand what size allen socket the a/c compressor bracket uses? TIA, Sudhir On 3/5/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail...
• Re: How to keep mirrors in place
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:15:52 -0700
  ...simple rubber washer from a garden hose into the ball and socket joint. This worked for about 2 years unil this spring when the...
• Re: Need Suggestions for Craftsman Tool Set (NO Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 11:39:01 -0700
  ...Useful for retrieving > dropped > parts. > > A 6mm allen wrench socket bit. Just about every allen head bolt on a > VW > is 6mm. > > A 17mm...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:39:26 -0700
  ...suggestions what tools to bring on a trip? > > > > > >3/8" metric socket set > > >screwdriver set (2 x flathead, 2 x philips) > > >needle nose pliers...
• Re: Inverter at Radio Shack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 20:12:14 -0500
  ...In the VW, things are really bad as the lighter socket is connected with a 20 gauge more suitable for 8 amps at best...
• Re: Front wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 19:34:58 -0500
  ...I also have both 1/2 and 3/4 drive sockets, among which I can usually find a socket with an extension to seat...
• Re: Turn signals
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:58:29 -0700
  ...wiring in a new socket, make a mistake on the wiring of the 3 wires . wrong type bulb...can't tell you how many...
• Re: Damn! Rounded over CV Joint Bolt!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 07:30:26 -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...
• Woah! Didn't see that coming!
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Fri, 31 May 2013 17:43:16 -0700
  ...Is there a chance there could be something wrong with the lighter socket? What could have caused this other than the charger being crap...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 14:38:20 -0500
  ...There are plenty of people selling the front lug bolts but most require a different socket than the original lug nuts. I ended up...
• Re: 1984 Westfalia 12V Power Outlet
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 3 May 2010 22:21:51 -0700
  That's famous Silver Socket Also found on BMW motorcycles and John Deere tractors. Of course, you need the proper plug to use it...
• Re: free toolbox with vw purchase
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:02:56 -0800
  ...best. > If you find a good source of one attached to a socket...... i'm > interested > -Craig > '85GL turned WESTY > BOSTIG in the back >
• RE: 88 Vanagon with "thing" on steering column??
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 14:14:28 -0800
  ...old electricity when modern natural gas can meet all your needs! >bye, tim > > >sreiously, you can buy them to plug into a lighter socket. > >
• Re: Stupic Ignorant Question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 17:03:49 -0800
  ...A simple way to approximate this if one doesn't have a multimeter is to use a 12V lamp and socket with pigtail leads...
• A/C Fan speed 3 not working in ' 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 10:30:40 -0800
  ...If you know which bulb goes in to light the cigarette lighter socket let me know. Thanks, Steve Johnson ' 91 Carat
• Re: jumpseat for sale - add to westy or van behind front pass seat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 12:24:01 EDT
  ...as far as the headrest holes - you can actually install headrest sockets on the jumpseats - the provisions are already there. the result is a...
• Re: You're killing me with this Boy & Girl stuff....
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 06:38:45 EDT
  ...Silver socket discussion, anyone ? Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) a VW Camper camping event, Almonte...
• Warning confirmed Re: gfci outlet buzzes with inverter
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:19:54 -0400
  ...Wes, you can do a quick check if you have an ohmmeter -- if the chassis and the socket ground pin are connected together, but...
• My project status update
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:44:47 -0500
  ...Turned into an all day affair, had to get a socket driven allen tip (thankfully nothing stripped or anything, though--I followed the clean...
• Re: Universal inline plug?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:03:50 -0800
  ...Mark Don Hanson wrote: > Those small 2 wire plugs that are found on Battery Tenders? They have 2 > bullet plugs and opposed sockets, allowing...
• High Pressure Oil Switch Wire; Tethered to Switch. OEM? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:31 -0700
  ...for a combo wrench, but if I wanted to use a socket that wire is in the way! Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image...
• Re: Rear Wheel Nuts!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 20:38:57 -0400
  Have you tried to place the other broken half on it, jam a 6-point socket over both halves, and loosen it, as normal...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:38:27 -0400
  ...in the steel base plate, and you'll wreck the hex socket if you put any pressure on it. Be aware that the adjustment...
• ANSWERS!! Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:46:46 -0700
  ...Measured at relay sockets and in firewall wiring box. Fuel pump = 2.3 amps Coil and relay triggers = 2.2 amps (varying) ECU and...
• shift rod
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 02 Mar 1996 20:31:39 -0600 (CST)
  ...Is it possible to replace the socket or do you have to replace the entire front shifter rod? Also as per the advice I...
• Most Expensive part for its size?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Wed, 12 Mar 1997 21:12:10 -0500
  I needed to replace one of the socket head bolts that holds a coolant pipe to the head on my '84 vanagon. (someone messed...
• Re: instrument cluster bulb
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 01:39:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...After trying to solder the wires on a replacement bulb, I went to the dealer and purchased the bulb with the little black socket...
• Re: Accessing back of Fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 19:37:14 -0800
  ...base while I was trying to take it out of its socket! Haven't replaced it, since the fuse/relay panel is so much...
• Re: Replacing thermostat on 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 13:21:17 -0700
  ...versed than I--who find it challenging to replace a rachet socket. Will some clever & ambitious person organize the archival information of this list...
• Re: Faulty Switch or Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 19:37:31 -0500
  I would check the fuses, to see if they are seating tight in the sockets, mine were loose when I first bought the van...
• need some help with tranny swap
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Stangeland
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 18:06:54 -0800
  ...one reply that i got when i orginally posted about doing the swap said that i would need a 10mm allen socket to remove...
• Re: DIESEL: how to get the #$%#$^ crank bolt off?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 19:13:24 -0500
  ...Is a little propane heat permissible? Do I need a 6-point socket and go at it with a hammer, or do I keep...
• Re: Who has exhaust header pipes in stock(and studs too)
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Sun, 23 May 2004 09:32:14 EDT
  ...using nut crackers // You should use a 13 mm 6 point socket or a 1/2 " 6 point if nuts are deteriorated // If nuts...
• Re: Want an Easy Rear Light Upgrade? Bulbs Available.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 17:38:19 -0700
  ...Mark tabe johnson wrote: >Hey Dennis, > >You made some good points I'd like to comment on: > > > >>The tail light sockets will melt. >>The...