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• WTB: Rear table post, Socket;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:00:44 +0000
  ...Missing the Socket part that connets the table post to the metal angle piece attached to the floor in the lower rearward cabinet. Anyone...
• Detailed list of what size sockets/wrenches/tools do you carry??
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:31:17 -0500
  Morning Listmembers, My questions is this....Exactly what size sockets, wrenches, and what tools do you carry/use on your Vanagons? I searched the...
• Re: Turn Signal, But No Parking Light
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 08:50:38 -0400
  ...If the problem wasn't in the socket, trace the wire back from the socket to the switch to find the break. If three...
• Re: CV joint socket size?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 12:36:50 -0500
  The tool I have is a 12 point (triple square) bit on a socket. The size printed on the socket is 8mm On Fri...
• leaky oil pressure switch II
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 26 Mar 96 17:04:41 EST
  Hey all, Well, I went out today and bought a deep reach 24mm socket and a 3/8"drive-1/2" drive converter. This...
• Re: 12-point socket size
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 15:51:15 -0800
  ...12-point socket size > > What is the size of the 12 point socket used to take the bolts off CV > joints? I found several...
• Re: drilling out axle bolts - i found the ultimate tool!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 09:53:12 EST
  In a message dated 12/2/03 3:52:39 AM, phlogiston@ISPWEST.COM writes: << i guess it's called a "twist socket".... it...
• Re: Cigarette Lighter socket..."tighter" ones available?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 20:54:59 -0700
  ...Cigarette Lighter socket..."tighter" ones available? Hello All: We're all familiar with the weird VW Cigarette Lighter Sockets and how they are a...
• Disable power windows?
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:37:27 -0700
  ...It's on the second row of sockets to the right of the left most two sockets. What now? -David (87 Wolfsburg)
• Re: removing oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:51:50 -0500
  ...I usually just grind a 19mm socket until the walls are thin enough so it will fit and then use that for this job...
• Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 20:28:52 EST
  i need the size of the socket that will remove the CV axle bolts.. is it 6mm or 8mm? torx or allen? 12 point...
• Re: shifting problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 21:42:39 -0800
  FWIW, I've found that at the trans, the metal socket does all the wearing. I replaced both the socket and the ball, but...
• Re: Running lights
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 09:25:37 EST
  My money is on oxidized sockets for the bulbs. The creeping green menace. Pull out the whole structure and check the sockets AND wires...
• Re: Torque Wheels? -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 00:21:10 -0500
  ...you'll also need a 19mm socket to fit > the wrench and a 6-inch extension to go between them). :) And make sure the...
• free toolbox with vw purchase
  Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:29:44 -0400
  ...All the usual wrenches,sockets,fluke meter,timing light... Do they make a socket that fits the cv joint bolts? We have the cheap...
• Re: Torque Wheels? -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 23:24:29 -0700
  ...Torque Wheels? -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize > I agree with Joel. > > Joel Walker said: > > > yes, i carry a torque wrench around with me...
• Re: Cigarette lighter wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:56:48 -0500
  ...You can get easy access to the X ("load reduction" circuit at pin 2 of the empty relay socket #7 -- just stick a regular...
• Re: flywheel bolts stuck
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 17:32:55 -0600
  ...Hammer a 6 point socket on the bolts, then wack them with the impact driver. 12 point sockets are not to be used with...
• Re: Dumb Question - Remote Start Switch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 04:38:20 -0700
  ...If the relay is in a socket, pull the relay. Then bridge the 2 socket leg holes that relay legs 30 and 87 went...
• Rusted out light sockets
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:24:49 -0500
  Does anyone sell the front turn indicator sockets? The salt air here has finally caught up with mine and the tabs that contact the...
• Re: Stripped CV Bolt HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 12:37:20 -0500
  ...I've just found that cleaning the sockets and driving in the proper tool will get better results. With allen type I've ground...
• Re: Solar Panels and VW cigarette lighter
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 18:14:14 -0600
  ...Makes it the same diameter as whatever is supposed to fit well into one of our short-but-thick sockets. It works for my...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:04:28 -0400
  And a good "6" point socket for sure!! -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Rob Sent...
• Re: broken sockets
  Historical mailing list - Mladen, Zoran
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 10:45:14 -0700
  ...broken sockets > Hey Mark - > I have six broken Craftsman sockets and 3 broken Craftsman Torx bits on the > top of my toolbox right now...
• Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long) Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 15:53:58 -0700
  ...Probe headlight socket until test light lights. Note wire color feeding that hole in the socket. Turn on high beams. Probe socket until test...
• Re: Fog Light wire fire, help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 23:35:12 -0700
  ...Socket pin 1 = ground for relay coil Socket pin 2 = 12 volts in (from X circuit) to drive fog lights, only present when ignition...
• Re: Uninstalling SA headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:24:17 -0400
  The South African Grill uses H4 sockets (same as stock connector on the 80-85 Vanagon) for the main 7" round outer lights. Jumper...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 19:00:45 -0700
  ...Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock? <<There is also a deep socket with flats around its top and bored out to accept...
• westy tables was: Re: Silver socket thanks and one more question.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 00:42:03 EST
  ...as fpr the arm, slide your drivers seat forward, put the arm in the socket with the upper part of the socket behind the...
• Re: vanagon tools
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 08:41:53 -0800
  ...Find a socket that just fits into the bearing and put it on a short extension. Pack the bearing cavity and the socket with...
• Re: Re; Missing a hole in my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 14:43:37 -0600
  Steve , This socket was along side the back seat, just inside the rear door opening---this is why I thought this was strange----- I...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 16 Nov 2015 11:37:33 -0700
  ...I >> use 1/2� drive socket then use a 3/8 reducer inserted 1/2 way into the 24mm >> socket then use a 1...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:30:04 -0700
  ...This Harbor > Freight set > > http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/sockets-accessories/21-piece-metric- > 3-4-quarter-inch-heavy-duty-socket-set-5494...
• Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 20:33:19 +1300
  >Interesting! >The lighter socket in my '88 Westy was missing the lighter, but when >I tried to plug >in the lighter from my '90...
• Re: Extra tailight in spare socket?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 22:46:47 -0500
  ...I removed the lenses and noticed an extra socket, > which I assume is for the Euro foglamp. This socket has no 'springy' > power connector...
• Re: Extra tailight in spare socket?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 10:44:25 -0700
  ...I removed the lenses and noticed an extra socket, which I assume > is for the Euro foglamp. This socket has no 'springy' power connector...
• '83 air cooled - horn button problem
  Historical mailing list - Marc
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 13:00:17 -0500
  ...I popped off the VW emblem in the middle of the horn button but do not currently have a socket extension/adapter or the...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:47:34 -0400
  ...The photo shows a 17mm socket, with a 1" drive. It is sitting on the drive end. Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "pdooley" <psdooley@VERIZON...
• Re: Still need help/ball and socket joint end of throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Denis Mezihorak
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 20:07:50 -0700
  Hi Leo, Bentley manual states clearly "pry off ball socket". If it's so hard I would remove this lever and do it on...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 11 May 2004 20:21:50 -0500
  ...but even better (but more expensive) is from Sears: - 2-foot breaker bar in 1/2-inch socket size. and the 19mm socket, with...
• Re: WTB front turn signal socket.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 12:43:03 -0400
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com VWNut Hawk wrote: >I've got a rotted out front passenger turn signal socket. >Any one...
• Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
  Historical mailing list - tolga
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 13:25:44 -0500
  ...I am curious though about Jerry's plug: >The lighter socket in my '88 Westy was missing the lighter, but when I >tried to...
• replacing lightbulb for heater control levers AAAK!
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 09:34:22 -0700
  ...I have power to the bulb socket. I have ground from the bulb socket. I have a good bulb ( touch the wires to the...
• Re: Headlight Relay Info
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 06:43:50 EST
  ...The terminals in the headlamp socket were worn to begin with and I then replaced both sockets with new ones available from NAPA and...
• Re: VDO sump plug sender
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 11:20:24 -0500
  I solved this problem by taking a grinding wheel to a 17mm socket. I reduced the outside diameter of the socket enough that it...
• Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question" Now: 24 mm deep socket
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:52:48 -0700
  ...24 mm deep socket Myster solved. : ) Finally found it in archives: >24mm deepwell socket for oil pressure sender but this may only apply to...
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:51:25 -0400
  ...My brilliant idea is to lift the >van's >corner, put the socket onto the axle nut with a long extension on a >stump...
• NEW Blue Sea Fast Charging Dual USB Socket.
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:48:32 -0500
  Check out the NEW Blue Sea Fast Charging Dual USB Socket. These put out twice the charging amperage of the older models and Blue...
• Need replacement turn signal light socket
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 14:24:16 -0600
  My '82 Vanagon left front turn signal and parking light socket is badly corroded and no longer functional. I find part number 348 21...
• Re: Tool for fan temp switch removal?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 21:04:43 -0400
  If you have the air conditioning condensor installed, it's really tough to remove without a deep socket. I borrowed a deep socket from...
• about the westy silver socket
  Historical mailing list - Lisa Bliss
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 14:56:05 -0400
  ...Is the silver socket the item I need to have to make it fit? I can't quite tell from the photo. Lisa Bliss...
• Re: Head gasket job getting out of hand
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 13 May 2002 10:08:59 EDT
  ...There are sockets made for removing broken studs. One type has internal teeth which, when the socket is driven on, bite into the stud...
• Re: Torque Wheels? -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 05:26:50 -0500
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Torque Wheels? -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize > My understanding (correct me if I'm wrong) is that lug nuts and bolts...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 16 Nov 2015 05:14:31 -0500
  ...I use 1/2” drive socket then use a 3/8 reducer inserted 1/2 way into the 24mm socket then use a 1...
• Stuck bolt, Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 03:11:07 -0400 (EDT)
  A dab of penetrating oil, a new 6-point socket and long socket arm did the trick! Thanks for all the suggestions. Now, another...
• Re: triple square axle bolts information for newbie
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:55:48 -0800
  ...Maybe a long, high quality drill, but a socket is > cheaper and probably on hand. CV bolts are (or should be) hardened, > grade 12...
• Re: 46mm Socket = 1 13/16" SAE
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 12:36:10 -0700
  ...IIRC the socket you want to get is a 1 13/16 > socket (which converts to 46.038mm). When I did that job I...
• Headrests- SAFETY CONCERN!
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 00:19:53 -0400
  ...When I finished, I thought I'd position the headrests (restraints!) into their correct positions when ziipp! out came the plastic sockets that hold...
• Re: Mystery Accessory
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
  Thu, 23 May 2002 14:10:36 -0600
  That's the mysterious silver socket. http://www.vanagon.com/info/faq/#silver_socket Michael Blackburn -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• westy silver socket - where to get plug?
  Historical mailing list - karen d
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 07:40:15 -0700
  Where can I get a plug for the silver socket that will convert it to a regular cigarette lighter plug? I heard bmw uses...