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• Re: 86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 13:34:51 -0700
  ...Easiest is to put the socket on the sender and then put the wrench on the socket. Due to space limitations, you're better...
• Re: Quick, cheap and easy headlight relay
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 15:31:45 -0500
  ...You need to have something to release the connector from the light switch socket. I use the end of a small cable tie and...
• Re: Speedo to tach (?)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 21 May 2007 09:31:24 -0700
  ...The plug socket is 5/8" long by 1/8" tall, oriented horizontally just slightly off center on a raised round base that protrudes...
• Re: Useful, if pricey, vanagon related tool
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Oct 2020 12:31:59 -0700
  ...Then there are the socket set ones... then there are the bonhus ball end T handled ones ( great for spinning out the fasteners ) So...
• Re: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:22:44 -0500
  ...i need new CV's maybe have the cash soon may all bolts free up :) oh i got mine from bugpack socket type Joe...
• Re: Looking for 84-85 Vanagon radiator parts
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 17:50:19 -0400
  ...893 906 231 Automotive Electrical Harness Connector 893906231 > For VW Cable Socket > > https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001062127817.html > I haven't installed it...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 10:03:35 -0700
  ...I had to rent a 3/4" drive electric wrench, buy a socket, loosen the nut a turn or two, replace the cotter pin...
• Re: 12V meter with USB and cigar lighter outlets
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 08:51:32 -0700
  ...http://www.banggood.com/Dual-USB-Adapter-Charger-Cigarette-Lighter-Sockets-D igital-Voltmeter-p-949446.html Edward
• Re: Fridge on 12V
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 30 Aug 2014 09:27:10 -0700
  You are drawing 9 Amps from the battery yes, but if the lighter socket is getting hot that would indicate resistance in the connection...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:26:30 -0500
  ...AM, Ed wrote: > I purchased a 1 13/16" 3/4" socket from Napa for $14.29. 1 13/16 is 46.0375 > mm...
• Install Details Please? "99" Intermittent Wiper Relay
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:40:35 -0700
  ...When I drop the fuse panel in my '84 Westy, should I expect the socket for this relay to be empty? Or do I...
• Re: Can't get the %&#*!!! OFF!
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 19:19:56 -0400
  ...and a 88 vanagon, I tried to use a o2 sensor socket. It broke in half. I then tried a pipe wrench it just...
• Re: Headlight Switches and Electrical Fires
  Historical mailing list - garth woolstenhulme
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 21:43:39 -0700
  ...like the ones in my van (and my van pin and sockets said AMP on them so I knew that they were AMP). Thanks...
• Starter trouble?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 5 May 1999 09:23:20 -0700
  ...After a few raps with my � inch socket drive handle the little trouble maker got back to work with out a blink ( the van...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - dianne gigler
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 13:45:32 -0500
  ...fluorescent light with extension cord, plugs into "silver socket" > 9. variable intermittant wiper control > 10. little nylon hook under lip of forward edge of...
• Re: 84 vanagon wheel bearing repair and front shock
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 12:06:51 -0400
  ...84 vanagon wheel bearing repair and front shock Looking for advice and or hints for the following What size socket will I need for...
• Re: i need a lug wrench
  Historical mailing list - ZZ
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 12:29:49 -0500
  ...A 19 mm deepdish socket on a one-half inch breaker bar is the best durn lug wrench you can find. Makes one heck...
• Re: Partial engine drop for stripped exhaust stud
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 23:54:36 -0400
  ...Get am 8 point socket to work the tap with a 1/4" ratchet. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• hydraulic jack & jack stands
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 22 Nov 2006 20:18:27 -0700
  ...On the front, right under the socket for the OEM jack looks good, but not sure about the same place in the rear. Also...
• Dielectric
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:50:41 +0000
  ...Extends the life of bulb sockets. Prevents voltage leakage around any electrical connection. Also prevents spark plugs from fusing to boots. Required for modern...
• Solar Power ..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Feb 2009 15:58:12 -0800
  ...I simply put a lighter plug on it's output lead..with enough cord to reach my power point sockets (mounted inside the van...
• Re: CV joint replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 13 May 1999 17:41:59 -0500
  ...I had the 12 point tool for my socket wrench, a Black & Decker Workmate to do assembly and dis-assembly on, a pair of...
• Re: Rear Axle Nut ~Man that's big!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 01:29:53 -0500
  ...I can't seem to find a 46mm > socket anywhere locally and I'd like to keep going with my work tomorrow > (checking the...
• Re: How to replace the electric motor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 4 Jul 2017 02:46:10 +0000
  ...It takes some determination and 1/4" drive tools with > various length sockets, etc. > BTW the motors can be moved from right to left...
• Riddle me this!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 22:23:14 -0600
  ...in a direction that one cannot a screwdriver, nut driver nor socket on it to tighten or loosen it without having to take half...
• Re: Another dumb question, air control slider lighting
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:06:42 -0800
  ...Harry and David have me wondering if the front control panel socket could be lit by an LED. the rear control panel and the...
• early Vgon shocks from Sears
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 9 Nov 95 14:38:08 EST
  ...Only tricky part is that for the bottom you need TWO 22mm (or 7/8 inch) sockets. Box wrench won't do as nut...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch..
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 09:20:56 -0400
  ...A 23mm (if memory serves) deep-well socket will take it out. -Karl > There are two on your '87 Westy. One to the left...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Sep 2001 (#2001-1111)
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 12:56:46 -0400
  ...portable, >have an ac charger and also charges from the lighter socket anyone know if >they are deep cycle and would last for a...
• Re: ??? Solder Joint Design ???
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 09:47:20 -0600
  ...Does anybody know what > kind of > a fit, i.e., amount of gap, is needed in a socket to make a proper > solder > joint...
• Re: ?Brighter Turn Signals?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 13:55:23 -0500
  ...heat LED units that are > designed to fit the single filament sockets. White and red and yellow are > available often at your local PepBoys...
• Re: Question about turn signal indicator light
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:33:48 -0700
  ...Test the two little LED sockets, one for voltage, the other for that intermittent ground continuity. I don't have any of my clusters...
• Re: tightening floppy manual exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 06:58:53 -0700
  Clint Kolda <clint_kolda@YAHOO.COM> > I took mine apart and installed a rubber garden hose washer in the ball socket joint. > This seems...
• General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 13:26:30 -0400
  ...Wrenches and sockets are mostly similar with a few tweaks or selling points here or there. Then there are the specialty wrenches (angled, short...
• Dash wierdness, was- Aux Battery.....
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 27 May 2006 11:32:57 -0700
  ...In particular, VW should have kept the cig lighter socket ground isolated from the rest. Of course way back then, few people used the...
• Re: Bulbs
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:33:36 +0000
  ...it was a yellow bulb.  So I checked the socket.  It seems that correct socket orientation make the bulb flash quickly.  When inserted the...
• Re: Piston Pin
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 May 1995 13:38:19 +0600
  ...Once the pin has reached the outside of the piston, You have to put a socket on the bolt and start tightning again. The...
• Re: Need high wattage brake light bulb part number
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 25 May 2009 12:29:28 -0400
  ...Allan Tom Stone <tstone8359@AOL.COM> writes: > I have 50w bulbs in the brake light sockets on my '91 Carat. �They have worked perfectly...
• Adjusting Diesel timing
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 94 18:09:04 EDT
  ...Remove the timing belt cover Using 13mm open end, socket loosen the 4 bolts. 3 on the face of the pump and 1 on...
• Re: Aftermarket rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 20:31:27 -0400
  ...The set I purchased was less than $100.00, and are actual VW forgings that have the socket for the end of the pushrod...
• Re: Rear shock removal -- How-to
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 21:29:44 -0700
  ...easily >>enough, but the bottom ones will hardly budge with a socket. They are >>currently soaking in oil. Go to your Chrysler/Dodge dealer...
• trans removal/install
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 08:25:37 -0400
  ...When finally installing tranny have a friend back at the engine move the crankshaft pulley back and forth with a wrench or socket while...
• golf/jetta 3 check engine light question (vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 14:21:36 -0700
  ...I want to install the LED in its socket (formerly wired for the OXS) and use it to run the check engine light. Sean...
• Re: Wanted: One Pushrod Tube
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 11:12:05 -0500
  Most times you can find a socket that is close to the inside diameter of your pushrod tube and drive it through the tube...
• Re: rebuilt auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 10:43:41 -0400
  >how hard is it to put in? I've no tools beyond socket set and wrenches >at present - should I try do-it-myself...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...Capacitance vs. Inductance
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 May 2014 10:04:25 -0400
  ...After a while I figured out plugs and sockets were burning up and sizzling causing a hazard. And the problem was contagious, when you...
• Re: Traveling Tool Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 17:46:40 +0000
  ...A 10mm socket would tighten the wiper arms if needed, and of course a couple of 13 wrenches would do most everything else. And...
• How To Replace Power Steering Rack (re-send)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:15:47 -0400
  ...lug wrench, 13/15 mm box wrench; 13 mm 6 point 3/8 socket, ratchet, various extensions; 17/19 mm box and open ended...
• Re: of mice and mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 16:15:46 -0800
  ...The washer must slide freely, that's what transfers the spring pressure to the ball & socket to keep it tight and not allow the...
• Re: Makeshift Clutch Alignment Tool
  Historical mailing list - David
  Sat, 1 Apr 2017 02:16:23 +0000
  Thanks all- I started with a ratchet handle but had a little more center alignment with a deep socket on an extension... worked pretty...
• Setting time timing - unexpectedly need help.
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:34:09 -0500
  ...I am using a 10-mm socket with a 1/4-inch ratchet, Would appreciate some step-by step instructions on moving the distributor...
• Re: Harbor Freight 3/4" drive breaker bar?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:00:38 -0700
  ...Most all now world manufacture. > > (And my 30 year old 3/4" drive socket set is of Indian manufacture.) > > Jim
• Warning Lights Audible Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 24 May 2010 17:27:31 -0700
  ...and where does it go? I think I have an empty socket near the fusebox. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow...
• Re: Analog dash clock
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 23:39:58 -0400
  ...front rug and finally down came a small screw with its socket. When I took off the instrument panel from the dash, the back...
• Re: you can put headrests on your middle/back seat....
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 23:43:32 +1200
  ...metal seatback >top frame, under the upholstry which accept the headrest sockets to put the >headrests in. this gives the passengers whiplash protection as...
• Headrests FS: headrests FIT ALL middle and rear seats in pass vans
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 12:12:20 EDT
  ...i have headrests for sale in grey, blue or tan, and also the headrest sockets..everything needed to mount the headrests on your middle...
• replacing the waterpump, opportunity to replace hoses
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 12:10:39 -0800
  ...An easy trick is to use two tools, I prefer two 5 point sockets on 3/8 inch drives and work one bolt agains...
• Re: If you ever have a water pump changing party,ya can b sure no one will come
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 18:14:07 -0500
  ...Good luck! The 6-mm socket head bolts sound familiar too... I ended up shortening an allen wrench by about a quarter-inch to...
• Re: silver socket
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 09:57:24 -0800
  John That would be a stock location on the Weekender because of the optional cooler/fridge that sat just behind the passenger seat on...
• Re: removing rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:38:02 -0800
  3/4" impact and a 46mm impact socket. ________________________________ From: Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 5...