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• Re: Heatshrink wire connectors
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 15:52:57 -0400
  ...Anyone have a clue? This replacement of the 9004 socket is > turning into a major project. > > > > ________________________________ >
• Re: Use for the key left in buzzer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 12:42:40 -0400
  ...be done w/o removing the dash? The buzzer >wiring (my socket is empty, have to get a new buzzer) is accessible behind >the...
• Re: What is that darn silver thing on my Westy diesel dash???????
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 08:17:12 -0500
  ...Looks like a light bulb socket. It is not the coldstart knob,that is 1 inch down and to the right. I put a...
• Great deal on 1986 - 1991 European headlights!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 16:03:44 -0700
  ...bulb - 2x 5W park bulb - 2x Rubber weather boot - 2x H4 sockets Price is $425 Canadian for the complete setup. This works out to...
• Re: 12v plug repair question
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 08:54:25 -0500
  You are correct, the outer shell of the socket is negative (-, vehicle ground, black wire). The center prong is positive (+, red wire). Dunno the...
• changing upper ball joint
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 15:37:41 -0700
  ...A 24mm wrench and deep socket helps big time. No special tool is needed. I was able to hammer a chisel between the upper...
• Re: Burnt Van Photos
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:23:11 -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: '82 diesel resurrection death?
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:04:29 -0400
  ...Try turning the oil pump shaft (I think you can use a socket on an extension - but make sure the socket doesn't fall...
• Re: side door window knob tightening
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 8 Oct 2016 20:22:19 -0700
  ...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: Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Thu, 7 May 2020 11:12:57 -0400
  ...BTW with a thin wall socket the factory alloy > wheel hardware works. I prefer hardware with 17 mm heads or the spline > socket type...
• Re: spare tire tray (was nut)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:43:16 -0700
  ...Just use a lug wrench, or 19mm socket > on a ratchet, and do it from above. You'll need to feel around a bit...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:42:21 -0800
  ...after that, I use a square-shafted large screw driver againstabolt head & my socket, as a holder. scott On 11/22/2012 11:38...
• Re: AFM adjustment; clockwise or anticlockwise?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:07:38 -0700
  ...http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/lm2.php That, plus an O2 sensor socket to remove the stock lambda sensor and plug in the LM...
• Re: Starter Removal 2WD and AT
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 16:11:45 -0400
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > Yes, that long bolt has an Allen type socket head. I think it is 8 mm. > You need at least 15...
• Re: vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 10:43:06 -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: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 10 May 2001 10:26:24 -0700
  ...a 2 13 mm wrenches or one with a 13 mm socket, screw driver, > allen > wrench, tube cutter (If you want I can cut...
• Re: O2 Sensor Installed and CO adjustment problems (Sorry, Long)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 06:27:15 -0400
  ...Use the allen socket screw to fine tune. Of course do all this last, after timing and throttle body adjustments per Bentley. As for...
• Re: Rear Wheel Nuts!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 23:13:44 -0500
  ...shaped > bottom half that fits into the hole in the rim while the top half will fit > into a 19mm socket to be unscrewed! > >
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 16:13:48 -0400
  ...They seam it be of good quality, came with everything, > grease new socket head cap screws, boots and all. Now I have run into...
• Re: Brighter taillites
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:04:41 -0400
  ...unusual heating of wires, or melting/cracking of the lenses or sockets. Just stating personal experience, I do notice that the reaction from the...
• Re: Mirrors fold in at high speed
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:20:18 -0500
  ...Mirrors fold in at high speed >I cut a rubber grommet to fit in the ball 'n' socket joint on the mirror > assembly. I...
• Re: proper dist cap for 85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 25 May 2007 06:11:19 EDT
  ...my cap has sockets for normal spark plug wire ends and the wires have threaded ends like spark plugs which is the right one...
• Re: Yee haw, got my solar setup installed
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 23:29:56 -0400
  ...lighter (charging a battery that way), or provide a cigarette lighter socket (so that you can power things directly from the panels). They can...
• Re: 87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 96 11:05:25 PST
  ...To me that meant I had to be able to get a socket on it. I called around looking for thin-wall sockets, but...
• Re: Two Questions:
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 00:02:01 -0700
  ...I just replaced the right front signal bulb socket (I'm sure that's >>not the real name, but it has the male connectors...
• Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:53:46 -0700
  ...will it have the > proper valves? > > On another note... > > I remember reading in archives of 24 mm deep sockets > when researching tools. Can't...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - James Vogl
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 10:05:04 -0700
  ...I don't know for sure that LiftSupportsDepot can swap eyelets/sockets on either end. Probably? James V 86 Syncro Westy On Mon, Apr...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:43:45 -0500
  ...Would you believe - the socket would not fit. Size was right - 27 mm - but the depth was not. The race was on to get...
• Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 08:36:42 -0500
  ...not strong enough internally, socket splits > 16 - cooling system parts leak: plastic components, distributor on fire > wall, expansion > tank cracks, pressure cap. leaks, hose...
• Re: Front, driver's side turn light...
  Historical mailing list - Phil
  Thu, 6 Jan 2011 16:44:57 -0800
  ...Time to check the contacts in the bulb socket. Emery cloth usually does the trick if it's just corroded. BenT On Jan 6...
• Re: oil light
  Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 20:19:09 -0600 (CST)
  ...Clean the switch's male connection and the connectors female socket. Before reassembling apply a generous coating of silicon dielectric paste, this will seal...
• Re: 82 transmission advice please
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 09:37:19 -0500
  ...Drive in/Install new sealing cap with a socket. Re-install CV joint bolts. That's it! TomC tcarrington@relitech.com (mail currenty down...
• The black hole of mystery
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 00:46:41 EST
  I have an 83.5 Westy, and on the passenger side dash board, approximately 5-6 inches to the right of the lighter socket...
• Re: refilling tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 9 Dec 2004 15:43:29 -0700
  ...I think it's 17mm hex socket. The fill hole is on the right/psgr side of the tranny. Use a flashlight to peer...
• Re: Shifter spring placement
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:42:50 -0500
  ...The two-piece ball that > fits into the socket at the base of the shifter was broken on my donor van, > so I had...
• Re: simple stuff
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:22:58 -0700
  ...Get the special 17mm socket from online vendors or your local flaps. Draining is easy, but FIRST make sure you can get the fill...
• Re: South America & Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:06:47 -0500
  ...right > > > Spare parts, what do we travel with > Belts > screw drivers, sockets etc... > Water > Fuel > 4x4 blocks > bolts, for suspension. I've lost one...
• Re: Changing the engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 10 May 1998 14:13:39 CDT
  ...when i do it, i use a 13mm socket, with a short extension (little round thingie that snaps into the socket and onto the...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 17:06:51 -0500
  ...There are a few more things you can do. >> >> When you have the 2 relay sockets jumpered does the fuel pump run >> constantly as...
• Heads Final report and lessons learned
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 18:29:47 -0800
  ...a 30mm socket to turn the engine d. tap and die for the head bolts 3. I seem to be constantly running out of...
• Re: Clutch Throw-out bearing
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:55:39 -0800
  ...If spring in slave were removed, would this **possibly** allow play between socket on clutch arm and ball on end of slave piston? i...
• Vitrifrigo trip results, wiring, battery life, charging issues, etc
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 13:14:42 -0700
  ...I also brought one of those battery voltage display/alarms that plugged into the cig socket, planning to wire it directly to the aux...
• Re: No Start Scenario
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 16:02:47 -0700
  ...From there the smaller of the black wires carries power over to the 2 relay sockets to enable them. That is what you found...
• 87 syncro westy maiden voyage and bad news
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 19:52:52 -0400
  ...how do i get the bolts loose from the drive shaft? i can not get a wrench, or socket to seat in the bolt...
• Tools
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:01:25 -0800
  ...The breaker bar and socket are still under the back seat, the extra 12-13-14 mm wrenches, 6 way screw driver, pliers and...
• Re: Shift Linkage problems
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:54:31 EDT
  ...Also, examine the socket as they go funky also. Another VW part only, if they are still available. >>>>Re: Shift Linkage problems<<<<< Cheers, Frank...
• Re: subject Re: Stock tire size
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:35:21 -0700
  ...keep socket-set in Van! Phil Z. Campbell River, BC
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:29:04 -0500
  ...I >> can put enough pressure on the socket where I know if I go much further >> the stud will break. >> >> Three days of penetrating...
• Re: Speedometer light bulb
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 5 May 2015 13:38:52 -0400
  ...stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > And you need to get the bulb/socket combo from one of our vendors. NAPA can order them too. http...
• Geologic time scale and oil origin
  Historical mailing list - Larry R. MacPhee
  Sun, 8 Jan 1995 13:37:25 -0800
  ...By the way, I've been following the silver socket discussion, and our 81 Camper has it and although it is shown in the...
• Re: "Don't leave home without it" items
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 18:09:25 -0700
  ...GETTING IT FIXED BOX: - Waterpump - Alternator - V-Belt - Duct Tape - Bailing wire - Wrech and socket set - Wire and spare fuses - Bentley Manual SURVIAL BOX...
• Re: speaking of tools (was "Huge Nut on Rear Drum")
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 22:03:15 -0400
  ...It certainly isn't in my socket >set. Is that a hex nut? Good story here about these plugs. In Summer 1972 I was...
• Replacing motor mounts 84 wb- Help!!!
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Sun, 27 May 2001 15:05:14 -0700
  ...In fact, a cannot get a wrench or socket on it. That's the one that is hiding beneath the water pump pulley. What...
• Re: Mystery Accessory Get Rich$$$! <F>
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 May 2002 18:12:02 -0500
  ...Any ideas? > > Silver-socket-powered flame-proof suit plugged in and zipped up. > > > > Daniel Snow > > '82 Vanagon Diesel > '78 Puch Maxi Luxe Moped > '01...
• Re: Turn lights weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 19:49:24 -0400
  ...That is the bad socket or connection. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Wilsher...
• Re: Rear Side Marker Bulb Replacement Help Request
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 06:39:01 -0700
  ...I've had a good look at the whole socket assembly and not > wanting to damage anything by going at this too roughly I...
• Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 4 May 2008 20:15:17 -0700
  ...or maybe it's the "engine missing" light! > and the multi > punned socket on the steering column cover. What is that for? OBDll? Sure...
• Re: Warning confirmed Re: gfci outlet buzzes with inverter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:39:03 -0400
  ...Wes, you can do a quick check if you have an ohmmeter -- if the chassis and the socket ground pin are connected together, but...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal..now how to pull drum
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:26:01 -0800
  ...The backing plate would > have to be bent to get the hooks around the drum. > > Suggestions? > > Thanks, > > Jon > > >> The total height of this socket...
• Re: Syncro Tranny Removal Procedure/tips
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 13:13:36 -0500
  ...It has a 8mm hex socket on the head end and a 15mm nut I believe. The socket end is toward the front (at...