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• Re: Q.about Front Syncro Axle Removal (longish
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 17:05:40 -0700
  ...wheel puller torque wrench 30mm socket special tool to tighten CV boot clamps pitman arm puller. Before you start working, inspect your upper and...
• Re: no instrument lights.
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 19:49:32 -0400
  ...I am not getting power to > the bulbs when I check the socket with a voltmeter. I am having some > difficulty tracing the wiring...
• Re: Where to get Axel wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 23 May 2001 18:54:59 -0700
  ...Berk wrote: > > > wayout wrote: > > > > > > Where does a fella get a 46mm socket and suitable breakerbar? > > > Does Sears have this kinda thing? > > > thanks > > > Jason Loewenstein...
• Re: Vanagon Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 15:04:11 -0600
  ...properly tightening the connection to make deep new > > splines in the socket, it will strip much too easily. > > david > > > -- > David Beierl - Providence, RI > http...
• Re: Travel necessities
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 11:14:03 -0700
  ...Breaker > bar and socket for lug nuts. (the stock lug wrench is easily broken) > Baby wipes. Lots and lots of baby wipes. Disinfectant wipes...
• Re: Friday Question: What's Your "Dream Dash???"
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 11:58:28 +1200
  ...scrambler atop binnacle large vents for heat/cool/mixed air power sockets (more than one!) -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand...
• Re: Tranny Hex Drain Plug - What size??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 05:54:20 -0600
  ...plug Hex size is? > > Also, can anyone point me to a socket type tool to remove the > tranny > plug? I think Snap-on has...
• Re: Speedometer light bulb
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 May 2015 10:32:52 -0700
  And you need to get the bulb/socket combo from one of our vendors. NAPA can order them too. http://www.van-cafe.com...
• Re: Too cold, no start at Bus Brr
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:25:06 -0500
  ...Just the light a bit before bed time and had the cell phone plugged > into the lighter socket for a recharge. My battery is...
• Re: How do I know my new aftermarket steering wheel is safe?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 08:29:04 -0700
  ...The Vanagon wheel has the splined socket deeper in the wheel than usual, so when a wheel designed for "regular" VWs is installed it...
• Re: My passenger mirror has fallen and it can't get up
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 10:28:54 -0400
  ...12- Clean around area of socket to ensure smooth surface contact between the ball and the socket. 13-Loosely assemble to look for clearances...
• Re: HF Specials
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 10:47:53 -0500
  ...For example, I buy ratchets but not sockets or torque wrenches. I also don't buy wrenches from them. I have bought two air...
• Re: General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 16:40:28 -0700
  ...General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. > (NVC) > >> > >> I've been using Craftsman tools (combo wrenches, sockets-ratchets, > >> screwdrivers) for decades. The...
• Re: 12V Circuit Breaker
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 18:44:09 -0400
  ...Wiring to the stock cigarette lighter socket will begin to melt with a sustained 10 to 20 amp load. I would suggest using test...
• leaky oil pressure switch
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 25 Mar 96 14:31:29 EST
  ...There is almost zero clearance between switch and tin to get a socket on it. Does anybody have an easy way to get this...
• Re: vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 14:32:28 -0500
  ...You'll need an allen head "socket" for a 1/2" ratchet (I used a 3/8" drive allen with a 3/8" to...
• Re: Forget the Drums, How do you get the Lug nuts OFF!
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 16:57:44 -0800 (PST)
  ...I have > tried penetrating oil soaked over night, heat from a propane torch, & > a six point impact socket and 2 foot breaker bar. Just...
• Re: Can't get the %&#*!!! OFF!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 11:34:46 -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: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 22:19:49 -0800
  ...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: [vanagon] finalizing my idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 15:15:19 -0600
  ...PUT"......). > > You're going to blow your dipstick out of its socket or force oil > past the > engine seals...might run ok temporarily if...
• Syncro Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Daniel E. Dedrick
  Sun, 18 May 2003 20:35:54 -0700
  ...Having never worked on this tran-axle before, I packed the seal with grease and tapped it in with a mallet and large socket...
• Re: Tail light update
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 15:24:57 -0600
  ...to power the bulb-fabricate a steel jumper in the bulb socket to touch the bottom of bulb (works best if you can scavenge...
• Re: Lens for Vanagon 83
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 21:59:31 -0500
  ...In most cases the light bulb socket and reflector behind the lens will need replacement too. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www...
• Factory aux. battery wiring diagram needed
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 30 May 2007 07:07:00 -0700
  ...I looked at the wiring while running a wire to the radio and I can see one wire running to the refrigerator socket on...
• Re: Was-Still got the Drips-Now Oil pressure switch?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:53:35 -0500
  ...Good price? >>> >> >> I did mine in about 20 minutes (not counting running to Sears to get >> the proper socket). I'd say that sounds...
• Re: Westy on Southcoast Craigs List
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:00:48 +0000
  ...It has square > headlights (could've been retrofitted), adjustable armrests (could've > been retrofitted), a front table socket from an '84 or older (silver...
• Re: side door window knob tightening
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 8 Oct 2016 22:50:20 -0400
  ...Don't use it in the handle, rather hold it with vise grips or better yet 1/4" socket and 1/4" ratchet wrench...
• Re: 1.9L Hose Replacement
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:09:26 -0700
  ...1.9L Hose Replacement Yes you could do it that way I would probably remove the crankshaft pulley if I remember 30 mm socket...
• Re: need advice on charging light coming on in my 90 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:56:59 -0500
  ...I also purchased a black and >decker can cooler than plugs into the lighter socket. So, I had my car >stereo running, the can...
• Re: Tuning/Timing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 05:54:41 -0600
  ...Get a 10mm socket and loosen the collar on the distributor. >once the engine's running, you don't wanna be fiddling with a...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:34:20 -0700
  ...No change to any holes; I ground away a small amount of the casting to get a socket to fit. There seemed to be...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:38:59 -0700
  ...a black/white wire from it to the ECU power relay socket. This wire turns on that relay. Mark jesse and monica johnson wrote...
• Re: the mysterious flash of the coolant light
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 28 May 2012 16:29:00 -0700
  ...lighter socket. Keying my CB would cause the coolant LED to flash on. Neil. On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 4:02 PM, mark...
• Re: Engine has to be dropped
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 13:10:45 -0500
  I used a 6mm 3/8 inch allen socket with two 12' extensions and that has worked easy with both my '86 and '91...
• Re: buzzing in dash
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 09:30:33 -0700
  ...The shifter rattles >at 3500 -3900 rpm but I think that's just a worn ball >socket. The one buzzing noise that really drives...
• replacing the waterpump, opportunity to replace hoses
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 12:12:24 -0800
  ...In the case of the crossover water pipe I would go with the screw clamps using a clamp that will accept a socket.. I...
• Re: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:57:33 +0000
  ...Now I'm more confused :-( No problem when I working on the car, I just find the socket/wrench that works. Maybe I jsut...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - dooley
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:12:51 -0400
  Start with a metric combination wrench and socket set. A 20 pc screwdriver set would be nice too. Or you could just wait for...
• Re: Repair for rear trailing swingarm?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:19:30 -0400
  I am not sure of your terminology, but use the proper socket to remove the 6 cv bolts at the trans axel. Not the...
• Re: side skirting removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:46:47 -0500
  ...Use a 1/4 drive 10mm deep socket and extension. > > Loosen (no need to remove) the nuts from behind the panels looking > straight up...
• Re: Blog Post: Rear USB Charger Install
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 14:17:45 -0400
  ...check > > > > > > > > > http://www.banggood.com/Dual-USB-Adapter-Charger-Cigarette-Lighter-Sockets-Digital-Voltmeter-p-949446.html > > > > > > Alistair > > > > > > > > > > > >> On Jul 20, 2015, at 8...
• Re: Torque Wench - calibration?
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 18:10:08 -0800
  Clamp a socket, extension, etc in a soft jaw vise with the torque wrench sticking out perfectly horizontal (the handle must be able to...
• Re: Cigaarette Lighter removal secret
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 12 Jan 2016 14:14:06 -0600
  ...12v accessory sockets > are deeper. I haven't had a problem. Of course, the only devices I've used are cell phone charger and...
• Re: Intermittent right rear stoplight '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 18:16:45 -0700
  It's possible that the contact(s) in the bottom of the bulb socket is so corroded or bent they don't have enough...
• Re: CV joint socket size?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 17:20:51 -0500
  Ive got an 8 mm 12 pt coming and will be here in the morning , as always Thanks for the help again! Velma 82...
• Re: Install Details Please? "99" Intermittent Wiper Relay
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:55:22 -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...
• lug nuts and mystery clip
  Historical mailing list - Gary Edwards
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 18:21:40 EDT
  ...We actually broke a 19mm socket on another try, and this was after I soaked them with liquid wrench. The tires are from Firestone...
• Re: Decided to Rebuild my 2.1-Bottom split
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 11:49:09 -0400
  ...a piece of 3/8" treaded rod, nuts, washers and some sockets as > adaptors to make a puller to pull out the wrist pins...
• Re: [Fwd: What size is the..]
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 14:01:48 -0700
  ...remember that it's either > > 17mm or 19mm - the only two sockets I didn't have at the time. >> > > > > All 3 Vanagons I have...
• Re: Stripped oil filler plug
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 12:10:02 -0500
  ...than what most guys with a 3/8 drive ratchet and > socket would call > "good enough" using "seat of the pants" measurement. > > John McLean...
• Hella relay help!
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 18:37:24 -0400
  ...battery (It has it's own fuse), and a 12V acc. socket wired to the fuse block that I am running a coleman fridg...
• Re: I cant reach the alternator bracket bolt
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 08:23:21 -0800
  ...Hopefully you have access to a 90 degree drill.... >Will a curved wrench or a knuckle-jointed swivel socket extension >help? I cant >afford...
• Re: Remaned Drive shafts
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 31 May 2005 15:55:49 -0600
  ...To get the old ones of you will need the right wrench/socket combination and possibly combinations. First clean with a tooth pick or...
• Re: Pop top shelf
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 11:28:07 -0600
  ...Don't need bungees w/ socket tightened U bolts, distributed weight on cantilevered shelf > > Good use of space! Mr. Squirrel has more ideas for...
• Re: Bolt Identity
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 21:57:40 -0700
  ...number is N-014-739-1, and description "Bolt, with Hex. Socket Hd. - M8x16). RE: Vanagon 86, 2.1 Watercool Thanks, geo ____________________________________________________________________________________ Luggage? GPS...
• exhaust nuts & bolts is 304, 308, 309, 316 or zinc plated etc
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:57:12 -0700
  ...well really easy any ways with a socket wrench so I guess I have what they call galling occurring when the ss has heated...
• Re: SA grill update lenses
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:11:37 -0500
  ...Our kit costs the same as theirs but includes the outer lights (plus sockets for them). http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=1495 I...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:50:16 -0700
  ...Will remove belts > again as I replaced w/new 1 hour ago and easier to reach switch. > BTW-24mm deep socket and thin 1...
• Tie rod replacement (not tie rod ends)
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:22:03 -0700
  I have some play in the steering wheel and have narrowed it down to the ball socket end of the drivers side tie rod...
• Re: [vanagon] German Stahlwille tools available
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 20:18:15 -0500
  ...So for the same cost as a Snap-On > wrench set you can have 7-19mm wrenches, 7-19 sockets, a ratchet, a > set...