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Re: Temperature sensor II in '77
Historical mailing list - Richard Lamoreaux
Tue, 11 Apr 1995 23:44:00 +0000
...My sensor was in a hole in the tin so I could get a deep socket on it. Unfortunately, when I removed the old...
Re: List vendor request..
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 19:39:19 -0700
...and Saultations; > > Do any list vendors sell the twelve point allen socket needed to >remove the bolts from the CV joints? > > >Drive Safely & Good...
Re: Automatic shifter light
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Mon, 26 Feb 2001 23:12:25 -0500
...The bulbs are available at your Flaps and push into the sockets with no trouble. > Every other automatic I have owned had some > sort...
Re: rear fog light
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 21:24:30 -0500
...recall, our US DOT taillights have a knockout to install the socket and bulb, but the "lens" in this position is a reflector, not...
Minor Oil pump leak and minor valve cover leak
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 13:41:43 -0800
...13 mm nuts I was able to use a u-joint socket and a couple of extensions to reach the bottom two and tighten...
Re: Help, my email is overheating!
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Thu, 18 Mar 2004 09:06:32 -0500
...rpm while your laptop's inverter is plugged into the silver socket in the dash, the added voltage will burp any hot racist air...
Misc: Crank Pulley Bolt Size, ECU, AC Duct Fix, VW insanity...
Historical mailing list - jbange
Sat, 16 Apr 2005 18:16:23 -0700
...Is the crank pulley retaining bolt on a regular ol' 2.1l take a 30mm socket? I need to buy one and can't...
Re: Tires (Tyres) from COSTCO?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:46:16 -0800
...Torque? What's that? They'll just pick >a lug nut, thread it on, crank it up until the air hammer socket quits >tightening...
Re: CV Bolts
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 28 Apr 2006 06:15:16 -0400
...can usually have a larger Allen socket driven in to it. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
Re: Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:18:59 -1000
...get a deep socket ..put something in it like another nut .. or some tape , something ..such that the nut is flush with the socket...
Re: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:17:11 -0600
...Get a set of 10-19mm >sockets, shallow and deep well, and be done with it. > >Also carry a pipe for leverage, which helps...
Re: Bentley really sucks
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 2 May 1999 22:28:07 -0700
...You need a special "triple square" 8mm hex socket. Mine cost me about $8 CAD and it is made by KD Tools, Snap-on...
Re: 91(bus) dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Wed, 28 Jan 2004 18:30:13 EST
...There is > an empty relay socket in position #2. The 8 holes where a relay could > plug in make convenient test points. Hole number...
Re: No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 2
Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:16:08 -0700
...I jumped the headlight switch socket in the various circuit configurations, and it made no difference in the lowbeams not working. I assume the...
Re: Repost. Troubleshooting a Circuit
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:52:15 -0800
...do you have a known good relay to swap into the socket up under the dash ? I think the blower resistor, wipers and wash...
Re: Passenger running light out!
Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
Wed, 4 Apr 2012 21:33:44 -0400
...Started with bulb then switched plug / socket from drive side. > Any help, thanks! > Kevin >
Re: oil coming out of sensor
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:41:17 -0400
...24mm socket. Oil won't drip when sender is out. The engine can empty itself and you will never know before it's almost...
Waterpumps
Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
Wed, 1 Mar 95 13:31:23 CST
...to prevent overtorqueing the bolts again, would (careful) tightening by normal socket wrench be sufficient to prevent leaking? In humble curiosity, Joachim beekj@smd6...
Re: PILOT BEARING GONE BAD?
Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
Tue, 20 Jul 1999 05:29:56 -0700
...It fits into a particular standard socket so you can use your torque wrench. Not expensive at all. Consider new bolts when you reinstall...
Stuck Oil Drain plug
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:35:31 -0500
...It's so stuck that I twisted the nub off of my socket adaptor trying to get it out. The van has been sitting...
Mirror fixes
Historical mailing list - Thomas J. LaLanne
Tue, 12 Mar 2002 15:05:11 -0800
...Clean around area of socket to ensure smooth surface contact between the ball and the socket. 13. Loosely assemble to look for clearances. Fix...
Re: Intermittent high idle - able to make "go low"
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 25 Jun 2015 10:48:57 -0400
...If it's not you will strip the little ?3 mm? allen socket trying to adjust it. Check out idle controller module forward of...
Re: Trivia question early vanagon Electrical
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 5 May 2025 09:31:28 -0700
I'll take a guess and say it's a Powerlet socket, often used on motorcycles, but I've never seen one in a...
Re: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
Historical mailing list - Karl
Sun, 31 Dec 2023 17:31:19 -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...
Useful, if pricey, vanagon related tool
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 17 Oct 2020 10:27:14 -0700
...Regular L shaped, socket drive mounted ones, T handle ones. Probably no need to get any more. But I recently got a set of...
Vanagon tool recomendation
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 20 Apr 2001 09:34:51 -0700
...The ball-end allows you to insert the wrench into the socket at an angle. (they are great for bike work) Good value at...
Re: Cool Lighting
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Sun, 9 Sep 2001 18:38:05 EDT
...I purchased an elbow of plastic electrical conduit (3/4"), a socket to hold a 12 v bulb, a bulb, some wire, a fuse...
Re: Running Rich, need help (and wierd fuel pressure)
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sun, 28 Jul 2002 22:18:40 -0400
...Plug these into pins 30 and 87 of the fuel > pump relay socket. Touch the other 2 ends together and the fuel pump > will...
Rear Axle Rare Problem Help?
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Sun, 1 Sep 2002 20:34:40 -0700
...What is the size of the allen bolts for the CV Joint? I need to buy the socket tomorrow. TIA, Jere 90 GL 88...
Re: GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 6 Nov 2007 14:20:06 EST
...to upgrade from DOT lenses and am waiting for the lamp/socket to arrive to complete installation. Depends on what you want. I hooked...
Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:50:04 -0800
...For sh**ts and giggles, I put an old crap socket on one side, a short bolt on the other, put it in my...
Re: Felder Industries dash foil workaround--one solution to fix iffy instrument lights
Historical mailing list - PSD
Mon, 2 Nov 2015 18:00:49 -0500
...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: 5 tire rotation was: How to get spare tire out
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 6 Mar 2011 10:59:49 -0600
...I tried WD40 but its real > > > >diffuicult to apply it and so far it refuses to yield and the socket > > > >continually slips. Anyone got...
EV Oil Filter Removal
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 May 1996 09:19:03 -0700
...It just screams to have a big 23mm or so socket attached to get the filter off. Am I dreaming or will it work...
Clutch housing rebuild + other, notes (long)
Historical mailing list - neil
Sat, 16 Sep 2006 14:32:11 -0400
...It turns out that a 7/8 socket will fit into hole where stock metal cup fits. I bolted an 8" x 11" piece...
Re: Another VDO Gauge question: Oil Temp Sender doesn't fit in Drain hole?
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Fri, 13 Sep 2002 21:49:17 +0000
...socket, dremel out some metal from the boss in a cicular <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>fashion and the <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>> socket...
Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:56:13 -0600
...A short 13mm socket on a 3" wobble extension should help get that bottom one off. You should then be able to remove the...
Re: tool find
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 30 Sep 2013 01:13:05 -0500
...ammo box is pretty near 1/2 full of Pittsburg Forge sockets, wrenches etc. for my "Emergency repair kit" for which ever vehicle I...
Re: Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:38:15 -0500
Also Not sure if it has been stated but use a Ice pick to clean out the Socket for the 8pt or Allen head...
Re: Rapid blinker/Wiring question
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:07:18 -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: How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 09:43:06 -0400
...It would be better as others have said to use the dedicated O2 sensor socket. Heat was essential however in my case. Good luck...
Re: (headsup) wasserboxer cooling system failure dujour
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 04 Aug 1996 07:05:31 -0400
...Chris, > > I carry a 18" breaker bar with the correct size socket in with the jack. I can jump on this to get the...
Camshaft Bearings
Historical mailing list - Katy
Wed, 9 Feb 2000 10:48:16 -0600
...you know, the gopher) Go fer this wrench, go fer that socket, I'm hungry, gofer some lunch, gofer another cup of coffee, etc...
Re: No Heater/No Wipers!
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Fri, 15 Feb 2002 09:32:40 EST
...If your lucky, the relay socket is not melted too badly. Should it just be the fuse, it would be wise to be prepared...
Re: High beam blue LED
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sun, 17 Mar 2002 12:44:26 -0800
...in the voltage and current range that is present in that socket. Todd '88 Westy BajaLeo wrote: > Does anyone have advice on replacing the...
Re: 82 Air Cooled Questions
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 1 Nov 2002 22:49:24 -0600
...loose plug on the back of your instrument cluster or light sockets that need to be wiggled a little. Stan Wilder On Fri, 1...
Re: running light out-break in wiring and question
Historical mailing list - dr
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 10:46:09 -0500
...Also exchange bulbs, and make sure the socket is not corroded. Scott Wilson wrote: > so my right rear running light is out, the light...
Re: Wiper Motor 91 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 29 May 2003 19:14:39 -0700
...Get on your back with a 10mm socket wrech. About three bolts and its out. Careful of the electrical plug ni, the boards are...
Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts/PC it's friday
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Fri, 19 Dec 2003 21:27:52 -0800
...I have a set of Snap-On wrenches and sockets in Whitworth if anyone's interested. Leftovers from when I owned a Jensen Healy...
Re: Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:41:50 -0400
...I've been futzing around with > a 13mm wobble socket from the bottom, and I can tell > you its mostly frustrating. > > Does someone have...
Re: Metal coolant bypass pipe
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Thu, 1 Jul 2004 11:45:12 -0400
...The hex socket just spun...rounded corners inside >the hex bolt... blame myself for not being more careful last year when >I did a...
Head bolts, studs turning?
Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:58:45 -0600
...For those who have pulled the heads, I am not quite ready to unbolt the head, but I did put a socket on the...
Oil Light Update - Bentley book problems
Historical mailing list
Fri, 30 May 1997 11:01 -0600 (MDT)
...Only problem is that I need a deep socket. By now it's 8:45, too late to get to Sears. Button everything back...
Re: clutch housling rebuil
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:46:45 -0400
...I used a spark plug socket to drive it in,or should I say ,tap it in. Important,is to line the 11mm holding...
Re: Rusted on O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:34:16 -0500
At 10:22 PM 11/23/2010 -0500, Ryan Shawley wrote: >I had tried pb blaster, wax, sockets, box wrench, vice grips, etc. >The...
Re: Syncro - tire question regarding flat - help
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:41:47 -0700
...pulling 8 bolts with either a combination of two wrenches or sockets or what you have at your disposal for the both the bolt...
Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:53:20 -0400
...Any FLAPS that carries K-D brand ought to have a bit that fits into a socket. The size is 8mm; one of the...
Re: arm rests etc.
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Thu, 14 Aug 1997 17:28:12 -0400
...a post - they are held on the post with a hex-socket bolt >hidden beneath the round plastic cover, which easily pops off (and...
Re: Rear Axle Nut Socket Source?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 17 Apr 2001 17:27:11 -0500
Stan Wilder wrote: If you just have to have the tool; try your local tool rental store. About ten bucks for rental on a...
Re: CV Joint Replacement Quotes
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Fri, 8 Feb 2002 23:49:45 -0800
...A long extension $5 and a allen socket $5, the CV joint comes with grease. I almost put one in until I found out...