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• Re: TPS Adjusting Screw damaged, Can it be fixed?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:28:31 -0700
  ...you're talking about is (used to be?) a small hex socket > protruding upward. > > I'm sorry to tell you that's not a...
• Re: All accessories on aux batt
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 18:34:08 -0700
  ...This will put all interior lights, radio, and cig socket on the aux battery, protected by the new inline fuse you placed in the...
• "Kitchen" Light Bulb for '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 08:12:51 -0700
  ...rather heavy bare wires which are inserted straight into the base socket. Could it have been a halogen bulb in a 1981 vehicle? Can...
• Re: 1600 Rebuild Notes...
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 3 Mar 1996 18:36:35 -0800 (PST)
  ...18" C-clamp which, combined with blocks of wood (and an appropriately sized deep socket if you are removing the pins) works nicely. BTW...
• west coast trip - need a ride
  Historical mailing list - (Jeff P. Schneiter)
  Thu, 17 Nov 1994 12:32:07 -0800
  ...should I bring tools also? plenty of sockets and misc other stuff. along with the Bently and Muir manuals. don't have all the...
• Re: Weird electricals
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 4 May 1999 23:18:00 -0400
  ...It may be a lens cover came loose and allowed water in to short out your bulb socket. worth a look see anyway. mike...
• Re: High Beam LED? again
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 19:26:53 -0400
  ...If you plug an LED into the socket without changing the series resistor it will probably smoke (although a blue one might not, they...
• Re: Rear Brake Drums
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 07:28:24 -0400
  ...We obtained a 46mm socket after much looking. soaked the nuts in penetrating oil, added a 4 foot pipe to the wrench for leverage...
• Re: [vanagon] Nat'l. Forest Restrictions (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 23 May 2002 19:52:44 -0700
  ...Forest Restrictions (NVC) > For those planning to tear themselves away from tire threads, silver sockets, etc., > and actually take their Vanagons camping this Memorial...
• Re: headlight bulb question...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 06:01:43 EST
  ...Also make sure that all the wires terminating in the light bulb sockets are in good non-corroded condition. See my <A HREF="http...
• Upper Control Arm Bushings R/R
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 00:37:03 -0400
  ...A bit of brightening of the UCA bushing sockets and the new bushings went in with a little pressure from the 30 ton press...
• Re: Van Cargo
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 18:08:20 -0700
  ...a week Clothing enough to cover ALL weather contingencies Complete set sockets and wrenches (Craftsman) 55 Jazz and Bluegrass CDs and that's not...
• Re: Lug nut stripped
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 09:38:41 -0800
  ...If a socket still fits, might be worth taking it to someone with an air gun. I mangled the nut beyond belief, but it...
• Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 19:32:12 -0800
  ...Hose clamps ..hoses ..everything. 'generally.' no, usually on the one size smaller socket. or only rarely ....a 14mm makes an extra tight 9/16ths...
• Re: Brake Drum Removal (OOPS!)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 16:51:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...The drum and hub are seprable. > > >Besides, that way you don't need a giant socket, a hub > > > puller and a breaker bar capable...
• Re: belt replacment...grrrrrr...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 22:58:50 -0400
  ...A hex socket headed bolt goes through a hole in the top of the > >> brace > >> and threads into that bolt head. By tightening that...
• Re: Turn signal weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 22:36:32 -0400
  I guess you've yet to deal with the front sockets rusting out or the wires breaking down and falling apart. I'll take...
• Re: new 82 vanagon L
  Historical mailing list - Kendra Calhoun
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 15:51:17 -0600
  ...wrote: > In the cold weather, it could be the plastic ball/socket pivot point for > the shifter. You can see it, and lube it...
• Re: Wiper Shaft Stripped
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:43:01 -0700
  ...Put the wiper back in position, tap it on, I use a socket as a drive. Notice I said 'tap' it on. Washer & nut...
• Re: auxiliary battery power to cab?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 9 May 2011 06:49:07 -0700
  ...The cig lighter socket and the radio both get power from that circuit and there has been a trend for both to use more...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 8 May 2016 06:21:52 -0700
  ...Take the cotter pins out and have a socket and breaker > bar. Put it on the passnger side twards the front with the handle...
• Foglight Switch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 11:09:02 -0500
  ...this switch is a lighted switch so you'll need to scrounge around in a junkyard for the proper "snap-in" grounded light socket...
• Re: golf/jetta 3 check engine light question (vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - acg11awg
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 07:30:31 -0400
  ...golf/jetta 3 check engine light question (vanagon content) I want to install the LED in its socket (formerly wired >for the OXS) and...
• Re: coolent level sensor
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 07:25:59 -0800
  ...Remove the small defroster vent to the left of the speedo and you can see a couple of relay sockets mounted above the space...
• Re: # warning buzzer for turn signal and parking lights left on
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 14:17:31 -0400
  ...connectors >that plug in alongside the fuse (and probably stretch the socket). Doesn't sound too good... >Or scrutinize Bentley for spare connections, there...
• drilling out axle bolts
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 03:35:41 -0800
  ...old ones? any advice on where to get a 12point driver socket? i have to give back the one i borrowed today. i'd...
• Re: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:25:08 -0500
  ...The Pins and sockets on those connectors occasionally overheat, or corrode or otherwise go bad. My favorite is the ignition circuit. It goes from...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:21:53 -0500
  ...in the steel base plate, and you'll > wreck the hex socket if you put any pressure on it. Be aware that > the adjustment...
• Re: electrical inlet
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:41:57 -0800
  ...Putting a standard >> plug/socket there would be both expensive and a hidden fire hazard. > > > Mine is Romex, not individual wires. Well... individual wires...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Feb 2015 10:15:30 -0500
  ...and the rod can fall out of the rocker or lifter socket. Same can also happen from extreme over revving. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 11:37:55 -0700
  ...scott On 9/29/2013 4:01 AM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > I'm not looking forward to ever needing the 46mm socket for the...
• Re: syncro fuel filter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 22:13:21 -0700
  unless mine is different then yours i unscrew a m6 nut and bolt with a 10mm 1/4 drive socket and wrench, then once...
• Re: transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:55:31 -0700
  ...I found a fairly inexpensive 3-piece set of metric hex sockets with a 17mm and 3/4 drive at Autozone, btw. Cya, Robert
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:10:02 -0500
  ...to break the studs.� I can put enough pressure on the socket where I know if I go much further the stud will break...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: manual transmission plug
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nadeau
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 11:28:53 -0700
  Gary, Checker Auto Parts carries the socket wrench type 17mm tool for $3.49. If you don't have a Checker nearby, you can...
• Re: FYI Satellite Radio Users
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 15:13:43 -0700
  ...Repeatedly running down the starter battery can > ruin it. > > I plugged my little ammeter into the socket and checked the sirius receiver I have...
• Re: Removing stuck nuts and bolts e.g. Axle Nut
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:00:44 -0500
  ...Put your wrench or socket on and go for it. > > > > Just took my axle nuts off last night with this method. I tried it...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:23:04 +0000
  ...etc.  Turns out all the light needed was to be removed, socket cleaned up, a bit of dielectric grease and all was well. Dave...
• Re: Parts available for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:06:35 -0400
  ...The ball inside the socket has crumbled and the visor falls partially down. With or without the vanity mirror I think would work. I...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:56:48 +0000
  ...At the meetup they told me to plug the van into my > outdoor electrical socket, turn on the fridge and check it in the...
• Re: Such a splendid waste of time
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:44:59 -0900
  ...I traced wires and > > studied the Bentley until finally I found the wires and sockets. Then > > I did battle with the bulb to make...
• '85 Turn Signal Issues
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:09:11 -0500
  ...Bulbs are all good, front sockets were replaced a few years ago (and coated with dielectric paste) and contacts are all nice and clean...
• Re: still cranks, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 08:33:02 -0500
  ...hot > terminal on the alternator and terminal 87 in the relay socket, the pump runs. > I did swap in the relay from my '90...
• Re: coolant temp send wire
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 11:03:51 +0200
  ...One is for the ignition system, this one has a two-wire connector and the corresponding socket on the thermostat housing looks to the...
• Re: Coolant change question
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 14:36:41 -0400
  ...head. (My first clue > something was ary was when no metric socket fit the bolthead on the > Z-stick. As you can guess, this...
• Re: Rear lights USA vs. EUROPA
  Historical mailing list - Debbie & Graham
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 16:41:32 -0500
  ...I replaced a bulb today and found that unused socket. I suspect its for the red fog lamp that's a legal requirement in...
• Emergency - Mystery Part Identifcation Needed!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 19:58:30 +0200
  ...I cannot get a socket onto it, as this "Mystery Part" is in teh way! It seems to be a hard plastic boot, of...
• Re: Travel necessities
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:55:00 -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: Electric Front Seat Heater
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:42:14 -0500
  ...plugs right into the lighter socket and you are warm and vibrating... Whooohooo. Available at K-Mart for $36 USD and comes with a...
• Re: Headlight Wiring and Relays
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 05:36:42 EST
  ...It appears to have the stock colored headlight wires and VW sockets and relays. Well, as long as we're into this add campaign...
• Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 6 Nov 2018 14:19:59 -0800
  ...This interface could also be >> used to integrate existing ECUs. >> >> What can the USB socket be used for? >> >> The USB socket is intended exclusively...
• Re: help: locked e-brake?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Agh
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 09:31:27 -0800
  ...The most likely spot for > trouble is that they also rust into the socket on the backing plate. > Backing plates are made of sheet...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:02:28 -0500
  ...Get a socket on the long bolt nut which is to your left or at the rear arm of the wishbone and a hex...
• Re: Road Story to share
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:08:51 -0400
  ...I took it to a shop yesterday and they couldn't find a socket large enough to tighten it properly either (nice) - they got...
• Re: All accessories on aux batt
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 20:33:12 -0700
  ...a manly wire! Of course the 30a capability of the lighter > socket might need that kind of supply, but I disremember whether the F3...
• 12V Fan Report (Re: LED light product)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 06:26:42 -0400
  ...I have a cigarette lighter socket by the battery tray, so plugged in there I can hang the fan in front of the side...
• axle nut
  Historical mailing list - John Grunkemeier
  Wed, 20 Jul 1994 09:46:05 -0700 (PDT)
  ...If you just use a socket and a 1/2" breaker bar there is a good chance you will break the breaker bar before...
• Re: How to split case?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 95 12:15:01 -0500
  ...hole" in the case, such that you had to use a socket on a long extension. I called a VW mechanic for advice when...
• Re: Needed - EV Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Pelikan
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 15:51:10 -0500
  ...I went to Sears and got a giant socket that fit that big nut stamped into th end of the EV oil filter. That...
• Re: Replacing hose on right side
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 17:32:44 -0800
  ...belts (maybe, I think the clearance, helped), loosen clamps with small socket and rachet, undo bolts on head with 13mm box end wrench. Pull...