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• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:08:19 -0700
  ...I will try to get to it with my 1/2" drive socket and breaker bar in the next few days. I'll get...
• Re: QE: Cylinder head temp.
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 30 Sep 94 16:45:52 CDT
  ...you'll likely have to use a box- end wrench, or maybe a socket wrench. joel
• Re: Some (Simple!) Diesel Question to do with Glow Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 06:10:03 -0700
  ...I have had horrendous meltdowns in the plastic socket that holds the control module. The meltdowns caused malfunctions in the rest of the system...
• Re: To table or not to table
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 00:36:22 -0700
  ...Three stack nicely in the cabinet near the electrical socket. 3) We use a stack of 2 or 3 large Rubbermaid boxes for extra...
• Re: how to tighten starter wire nut??? Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 12:39:10 -0800
  ...2001, Karl Wolz wrote: > Pretty sure that I used a 13mm socket (perhaps with an extension?), but > could have been a combo. I know...
• Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 06:17:23 EST
  ...Using a 3/4" drive Snap-On ratchet wrench and socket with pipe extension slipped over the handle. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada...
• Re: WTB: 110 VAC Electric hookup inlet
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 17:19:00 -0700
  I use nylon screws to hold in my electrical socket, they just breakaway and I replace them later. I seem to forget to unplug...
• Re: Lousy Cigarette Lighter Plugs was inverter lighter plug cable?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 11:49:28 -0800
  ...That's the beginning of the end for that plug/socket unless someone realizes what's happening and cleans it up before melting or...
• Re: Quick question: Removing the passenger expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:47:11 -0700
  ...There is sort of a bump which fits into a sort of socket at the top > of the wheel well. This, along with the...
• frozen, stuck clutch slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:38:03 -0400
  ...Pulling the boot and arm off - placing a 12mm socket on the cylinder and squeezing it with clamp worked! I used a vice. Yay...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 23:18:27 -0500
  Given how readily petroleum jelly/Vaseline catches fire, I wouldn't want to use it in electrical sockets of any sort! James Ottawa, ON...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:44:41 -0700
  ...both work > in both modes. > > There is no power to the socket connectors except driver highbeam, > whether car is running or not. > Heater fans...
• Re: Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:12:08 -0400
  I have had to carve away at the socket with a Dremel until I could pop it off. Very carefully so as to avoid...
• Re: tail lights
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:15:55 +0000
  ...pig tails soldered to them to install in the fog light socket. The kit is nice, and easy to install, the only issue I...
• Re: Speedo bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:34:55 -0500
  ...On one trip, the parts guy asked me if I didn't want them in the socket. Felt dumb! but you can own a...
• Re: Temperature sensor II in '77
  Historical mailing list - Nick Kourtides
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 15:05:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Replacing the sensor > fixed the problem. > > My sensor was in a hole in the tin so I could get a deep socket on > it...
• READ!! SA Quad grille inst. tips.....
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 13:13:05 EDT
  ...top, yet) to make sure lights are lined up in the sockets of the grille BEFORE YOU DRILL ANY HOLES. use a centerpunch/hammer...
• Re: OOPS!!!! Anyone got a drivers side mirror?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 17:47:21 -0400
  ...Mine are black plastic with a ball and socket type arrangement. Here is what they did. Drilled a hole up through the top part...
• Re: what is part # 251 798 116 A
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 10:14:43 -0800
  ...is truly needed...all you really need are the ball halves & socket if I remember correctly..(I am sure someone will correct me if...
• Re: Passenger Mirror Again
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 10:20:19 -0400
  ...punch and hammered around on the ball and edge of the socket. I took a 700 mile round trip over the weekend, and the...
• what tool am i looking for? Limited vanagon content ...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:11:38 -0500
  ...I can screw them in by hand with a socket but there must be some sort of attachment I could use to drill it...
• Re: exhaust nuts & bolts is 304, 308, 309, 316 or zinc plated etc
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:35:29 -0600
  ...off when I tried to loosen it w/ a 1/4" socket. The other nuts came off fairly easily, so don't know why...
• Re: Oh no the tire guys air-wrenched my lugs on :( semi-long ..
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 19:46:23 -0400
  I keep one of these in my Vanagon, with a socket! Cheep and accurate! Simple as 123... remember that is also the torque spec...
• Re: My first time doing the heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 22:38:46 -0600
  ...The > procedures say to use 6 pt sockets� I finally called it quits when > the head > just lifted off. I looked on the floor...
• Re: Useful, if pricey, vanagon related tool
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 17 Oct 2020 13:41:34 -0400
  ...Regular L shaped, socket drive mounted ones, T handle ones. Probably no need to get any more. > > But I recently got a set of...
• Re: Useful, if pricey, vanagon related tool
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 17 Oct 2020 10:42:00 -0700
  ...big collection of hex keys as I do. > Regular L shaped, socket drive mounted ones, T handle ones. Probably no > need to get any...
• Re: $10.49 headlight relay kit from banggood.com
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 8 Jul 2018 06:28:59 -0500
  ...suppliers fail twice. > > > > Edward > > > > > https://www.banggood.com/12V-7inch-H4-Headlight-2-Headlamp-Relay-Wiring-Harness-Light-Socket-Plug-Connector-p-1316459.html >
• Re: No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 2
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:01:58 -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: AC Blower Speed
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:10:06 -0700
  ...You can pull out the relay and put a jumper wire between 2 pins of the socket to feed power right to speed 3...
• Re: Rear lights questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 12:48:08 -0800
  ...third brake light? > (2) Is it possible to utilize the spare socket in the rear light cluster to > install an additional rear light or...
• Re: Use for the key left in buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 08:55:56 -0700
  Just out of curiosity, can this be done w/o removing the dash? The buzzer wiring (my socket is empty, have to get a...
• Re: Mangeled lug nuts (slight rambeling)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Cole
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 15:24:48 PST
  ...Eventually I ended up hammering on the smaller metric size of a snap-on socket wrench attached to a four foot steel pipe, with...
• Re: VDO sump plug sender
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 19:08:19 -0500
  I was given a number for what is supposed to be a oil temp sender which fits into the sump plug socket of a...
• CONTINUING TRAILING ARM SAGA...
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 11 May 2002 17:50:55 EDT
  ...I even made a press using a very large C-clamp with a larger socket over the head. Left that on overnight, to no...
• Re: VW Solar Panel
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 31 May 2002 10:09:49 -0700
  ...Plugs in cig lighter socket. About 16" x 12" 12 volt, 1amp. Pretty > cool so go get 'em before I do !
• Re: Timing Light Recomendation. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 12:51:57 -0700
  ...Timing lights should have camera > body tripod sockets on them so you can mount them on a tripod and point > them where you want...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:54:36 -0600
  ...Tapped off the outer ring with a 1/2" deep socket, and took off inner c-clip with pliers. Martin On 8/18/07...
• Re: 86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch: Super Work Around/Easy In and Out
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 21:39:31 -0500
  ...The job is about 8000% > easier if you use the correct tool, which is a deep well 24mm socket. > Easiest is to put the...
• Re: Air tools for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 29 Dec 2016 18:08:39 -0500
  ...As far as the sockets I should use, should I use the black sockets that Sears sells for the air gun. Is that their...
• Re: minimal tools - was things you should have with you on a long trip
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:58:36 -0700
  ...Like just carry > 3/8" sockets and an adapter to 1/2" ratchet > > What is a "mechanics wire" ? Magnet? > > Neil. > > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta...
• Re: syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:18:59 -0400
  ...What do I need socket/bulb wise to get this working? Is this a > standard Vanagon mini-bulb that fits into the panel? > > > > Additionally...
• Re: New van timing, cont'd.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 06 Jan 95 14:01:14 CST
  ...On the dashboard, to the left of >the heater controls (whats to control?:) there is a small, unmarked aluminum >socket with a wire coming...
• Re: small jobs - 88 westy GL
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 5 May 1998 08:17:01 EDT
  Get a better allen wrench ( I prefer the allen attachment that fits on a socket) and try those bolts again. Also on the A...
• Re: Clutch slave blues..
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 24 May 1999 12:18:40 -0400
  ...Use a box wrench on the bottom, and a socket with swival from the top.....if I can remember correctly. I think this required...
• Re: timing belt tools
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 12:03:04 -0600
  ...One looks like a flat piece of metal (to hold cam I = > guess) the other looks like a long socket (fuel injection pump). Is...
• Re: golf/jetta 3 check engine light question (vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 22:44:43 -0400
  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: Tail Lamps
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 11:43:12 -0500
  ...I cleaned the lens and the sockets and the ground and put the bulb in place. The back lights seem to be dim, or...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 22:06:45 -0600
  ...CHARTER.NET> >writes: > > >>Gee Stan, I wish I had a "Silver Socket" in my 88 GL . Then I would >>have >>a place to put...
• Re: 1986 syncro westy stuck transmission drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 2 May 2012 15:18:58 -0700
  ...I am waiting for the special 17mm Allen socket from van-cafe. I used the bolt and nut option but broke bolts 5 times...
• Re: tightening floppy manual exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:33:40 -0700
  ...Clint Kolda > I took mine apart and installed a rubber garden hose washer in the ball socket joint. > This seems to work well even...
• Re: Anyone used "Night Hawk" bulbs? (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 01:28:20 -0500
  ...at Lordco. > > On the 84 I've jumpered the fog light sockets and am running two of > the > regular running lights per side. It...
• Re: in van hands free cellular install
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 11:04:27 -0700
  An easy place is unused relay socket #2, pin 4. Look close for the pin numbers near the holes. 86+ only for this. (page...
• Re: Burnt Van Photos
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 19:35:53 -0700
  ...you changed your fuel lines?" > >"No, but what is that silver socket on the dash?" > >"First change your fuel lines." > >"Yeah but . . . " > >"The fuel...
• Re: front wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 9 Jul 2011 16:58:25 -0400
  ...I don't see how you use a socket to drift them out because they are in there sort of "blind." Especially the Inner...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 13:10:13 -0800
  ...They had a relay socket meant to be used with a relay driven from the > positive side, and an ECU with open-collector (a...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil Cooler Seal Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 11:59:36 -0800
  ...place, here's one persons technique of using a T55 Torx socket to remove the filter nipple: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic...
• Re: Flywheel Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 2 May 2013 14:18:39 -0500
  ...2013 at 7:04 AM, Steve Cotsford <cotsford@aol.com> wrote: > > > Socket head cap screws are especially strong. > > > > If you are fighting one off...
• Re: Repost. Troubleshooting a Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:29:47 -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: replacing padded part of dashboard/ brown dashpad FS
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 13:26:50 EST
  ...and lacerations and many hours and a tiny right angle ratcheting socket wrench w phillips bit and tiny pliers. and that's only because...
• Re: drum brake adjustment
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 12:22:10 -0400
  ...I got a 46mm socket but have to use a converter and the point of pressure end up too far away from the wheel...