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• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:35:22 -0500
  ...half-inch 17mm socket 6 inch half-inch extension 10, 12, 13 and 17 mm 3/8 drive sockets Harbor Freight or better long...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 15:20:39 -0500
  ...I found that th socket in whick the contol box fits, > come right out with wires attached. There is a mounting block attached by...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 May 2016 20:39:24 -0400
  ...If you have an air compressor get an impact wrench and socket. If not get (rent or borrow) an electric impact. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:44:53 -0500
  ...The jump seat bracket and floor sockets can be properly welded in and the seat is made to fit them, complete with lab belt...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Jun 2011 to 19 Jun 2011 - Special issue (#2011-503)
  Historical mailing list - Reid Erikson
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:59:07 -0700
  ...if it's still in the socket of the dome light. Edward At 09:59 PM 6/18/2011, reiderikson wrote: > blah, blah... > Unhooking...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:53:11 -0700
  ...I suppose you could install a tow-truck style external socket to overcome that, however. Cya, Robert On Sep 30, 2010 5:45 PM...
• Re: Warning Lights Audible Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 24 May 2010 21:48:13 -0600
  ...and >> where does it go? I think I have an empty socket near the fusebox. > > Alistair thinks this is slumming, but... > >> At 02:52...
• Oil drain plug problems-Help!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 3 May 2015 18:09:45 -0700
  ...It�s been rounded off and filed to fit a 13mm socket, but the replacement plug I ordered from Van Caf� is not the...
• Re: minimal tools - was things you should have with you on a long trip
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:24:39 -0700
  ...Like just carry >> 3/8" sockets and an adapter to 1/2" ratchet >> >> What is a "mechanics wire" ? �Magnet? >> >> Neil. > > Think bailing wire. > I...
• Re: 82 transmission advice please
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 20:25:09 -0500
  ...Just pop out the bad seal, and use a large socket to tap in the new one. The whole job takes an hour or...
• shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 04:41:05 -0800
  ...replacing the ball-joint on the relay lever (and grease the socket)... found bucket loads of advice to try, since Bentley pics pretty murky...
• Power Window Motor and Brake Light Switch Fun
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 17:49:48 -0700
  ...door) I can get a wrench in there (10mm 1/4" socket on an extension) Take the motor off, apply 12v it spins (but...
• Re: Side marker light needed
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 21:29:52 -0700
  ...a side marker for an �83? I need one with the socket in it too. > > Thanks > Bryan -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria...
• Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:27:07 -0700
  ...How does one access this little jewel and replace it with the engine in the vehicle? A 24mm deep socket would be perfect except...
• Re: Draggin caliper, bad bearing job, or paranoia?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:34:52 -0700
  ...I did "press" the inner race in using a 1 7/8" socket and hammer...the races looked fine , but who knows. > Did you...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 06:42:53 -0400
  ...10mm ball socket cup >> Shaft connector: 8mm eyelet hole >> Total cost: $60 w/ CA tax, free shipping >> >> These are nice beefy struts, with larger...
• Re: List check in
  Historical mailing list - Dave Traynor
  Tue, 8 Jul 2025 17:40:31 -0700
  ...My current project is to add an under van 12 volt socket for my cooler to be plugged in when outside. Looking forward to...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 May 2012 12:50:43 -0400
  ...is all right before you ream out that soft aluminum hex socket on the cam (one-switch verseion). But when the throttle body is...
• More Questions...78 Westfalia!
  Historical mailing list - Adam Crawford Webb
  Sun, 26 May 1996 17:56:35 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It sorta looks like a round metal socket. Does anyone know what this is for? 2.> I have an electric fridge and two (12V...
• Re: Nuts!...Axle Nuts!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 21:44:18 -0700
  ...How are you going to get a socket on the nut you have just beat to shit with a mallet and chisel? > > Compared with...
• Re: Wheel lug nuts and wrenches
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 09:31:03 -0800
  ...Problem? No problem, I carry and use a 1/2" breaker bar and a 21mm deep drive spark plug socket to remove and tighten...
• Electrical Problem on '85 westfalia
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 13:46:53 -0500
  ...I checked the parking light socket and there is about 5V less than the battery voltage measured above. I also measured the voltage at...
• Re: engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 07:08:41 -0500
  ...to rebuild a VW engine. > My advise is to use a socket and tap it against each clip after they're > installed so you...
• Re: Wheel Theft Prevention
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 10:05:10 -0700
  ...but make sure they and the sockets are HARDENED and will not > break, or you'll have to machine the damaged nut off... and...
• Re: At least we don't drive Triumphs.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:19:08 -0700
  ...that > fell off. > > I somehow ended up with his Whitworth wrenches, sockets, taps and dies. > I have no idea what happened to them. > > -- > Mike...
• Re: in van hands free cellular install
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 11:22:55 -0700
  ...in van hands free cellular install An easy place is unused relay socket #2, pin 4. Look close for the pin numbers near the...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:24:54 -0700
  ...http://members.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/VWBattery2.JPG There is a power outlet (aka cigarette lighter socket) on the side of the box for hooking...
• Re: Two Questions:
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 08:23:50 -0800
  ...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: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 17:44:46 -0500
  ...Three of the allen head socket bolts came out with minamal fuss, the lowest one, the one on the bottom left of the pump...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:12:50 -0700
  ...There is a wire >> to the backlight for the dash vent control levers, a light for the cig >> socket, and also it feeds the...
• Re: Usb outlet and voltmeter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:01:23 -0500
  Yes the front (dash) socket was the culprit. Made worse because it's cheap replacement was bad too. Drew lots of current and didn...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint tool
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 20:08:29 -0400
  ...It looks like I may be able to buy a socket and cut it to fit: https://vw.snapon.com/specialtoolsdetail.aspx?itemid=28450008...
• Re: [NVC] Need alignment sight to help with backing trailer
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:58:21 -0700
  ...If I can socket it, then I can easily remove it to get it out of the way when accessing gear at the rear...
• bus news
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 26 Apr 96 17:14:23 EDT
  ...The oil pressure switch was pretty easy to replace, tho I had to purchase a deep reach socket to do it. New one is...
• Re: Interior light/work light
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 19:44:37 -0500
  ...I did buy three 12v sockets: one under the dashboard for my cellphone, another next to the table (Carat) and one on the left...
• Re: Middle seat removal (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 14:06:34 EST
  ...seat removal" is in there next to "whats that mysterious silver socket on my dash?" :<) 1)remove alum door sill. 2) roll back carpet...
• Voltmeter for Cigarette Lighter Socket
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 20:42:58 -0700
  Cheap, removable, backlit LCD, swivels: http://www.skingcompany.com/detail.asp?product_ID=1044 This site is new to me, kinda interesting (mobile lifestyle...
• Re: What's a Joker?
  Historical mailing list - steve d
  Sat, 16 Jul 2005 09:11:27 +0100
  ...The electrical sockets maybe different. If it's from the UK it could be RHD but most I've seen have been LHD.. Steve...
• Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:52:47 -0400
  ...or paste that would help clean, and keep clean, > pins and sockets on electrical connectors? > > Maybe a spray is best as leaving a "paste...
• Re: Stuck Oil Drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 08:40:28 -0400
  ...s so stuck that I twisted the nub off of my socket adaptor trying to > get > it out. > > The van has been sitting for...
• Re: Lug nut stripped
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 21:19:06 -0500
  ...Add another 15% for inefficiencies and you can see that a cheap inverter plugged into the cigarette lighter socket will not do the trick...
• Gas heater fix (long)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:14:39 -0600
  ...The plug takes a standard 21mm spark plug socket to remove. I bent the heater element tabs up to slip the socket over the...
• Re: Headlight Wiring and Relays
  Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 12:49:57 -0500
  ...It uses genuine 2 VW relays and 2 relay sockets and it retains the stock headlight fuse layout. Instructions included. I have bought a...
• Re: HF Specials
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 12:47:04 -0400
  ...and the little retainer ball fell out of the >socket square drive so the sockets just drop off...pretty much junk, in my >experience...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 2 Feb 2015 10:46:51 -0800
  ...All grounds have been checked and cleaned, and the T2 socket is good (this is a rust free California/Oregon van). Only original parts...
• Re: Heater pipe
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:47:17 EDT
  ...To get at the two hex headed bolts, a ratchet with a long extension and a socket head key are required. Use Loctight Ultra...
• Re: On the road - charging issue
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 23 May 2023 08:59:54 -0700
  ...There is easy access to the battery voltage through the cigar lighter socket, but you do need a meter. That said, the regulated charging...
• Re: Flywheel Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 10:18:12 -0400
  ...Steve On May 2, 2013, at 10:04 AM, Steve Cotsford wrote: > Socket head cap screws are especially strong. They have a yield of...
• Re: Syncro - tire question regarding flat - help
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:50:45 -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: Halogen Back-up bulb
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 16:42:48 -0400
  ...that there was a big gap at the top where the > socket-plate is supposed to seal up against the rim of the housing...
• Light Show Pt. II
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 22:46:07 -0500
  Well, I installed the 50 watt bulbs into my turn signal, and brake light sockets, and also installed halogen back up light bulbs. I...
• Re: Windshield Wiper
  Historical mailing list - Boroko
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 03:02:33 -0700
  ...down snug - this will cut > new grooves in the wiper arm socket? > > Tony > > --- "Neal R. Hansen" <nhansen@dakotacom.net> wrote: > > I had the same...
• Plasma Blue Headlights on EBAY for $11.99?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Kriss
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 09:35:18 -0400
  ...tested, they have a fiberglass base, they wont burn out your sockets and wiring harnesses. These are the latest German technology, which has eliminated...
• Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 06:37:23 EST
  ...Then heat it and use a four foot cheater bar on the end of your 3/4 drive socket wrench bar with a weighty...
• Re: tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 06:26:28 -0500
  ...The CV bolts can be replaced with regular allen socket screws, just make sure they are grade 12.9. Most CV boot kits come...
• Torque on coolant level sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:25:40 -0800
  ...it is hand tight? As I have to use a 32mm socket it is quite easy to over torque it without even knowing ... Thanks...
• Re: Time for some Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:56:48 -0700
  ...You do need two 22 mm sockets to remove the lower front shock mounting bolts however. I probably make them 60 ft lbs or...
• Re: Battery Woahs Part II
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 12:38:19 -0700
  ...Right down to the male spade connector on the blade fuse socket. > > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 16 May 2014 19:04:51 -0400
  ...like clothes >dryers or water heaters, which use a special huge socket. The service box >is 2-phase but wired for single-phase loads...
• Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 17:34:41 -0800
  ...Had I known of these I wouldn't have bothered salvaging the VW parts from a headlight socket. (I cleaned them then re-crimped...