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• Re: how to get 360ft-lbs torque?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 14:06:39 -0800
  ...standing my 200# frame on the 2' mark away from the socket seems to get the nut tight enough. Ishould say I 've never...
• Re: VDO sump plug sender
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 19:04:11 -0700
  ...be a oil temp sender which fits into the sump plug socket of a wasserboxer, I've not been able to get one but...
• Re: in search of (12 volt cooking)
  Historical mailing list - populuxe
  Thu, 29 May 2003 22:03:24 -0500
  ...You can cook with your cigar lighter socket. I would be happy to pack and sell one or all. $14 each. all for $60...
• Re: Want an Easy Rear Light Upgrade? Bulbs Available.
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 18:53:29 -0400
  Hey Dennis, You made some good points I'd like to comment on: > The tail light sockets will melt. > The headlight switch will fail...
• Re: Reasonable price for 85 Westy poptop, how to remove and transport
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 11:30:39 -0700
  ...flat blade screwdriver for luggage rack screws 1/4" drive metric socket/ratchet set 10-13 open end metric wrench set 10-13 small...
• Re: Newbie battery questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 May 2007 10:07:38 -0400
  ...dual battery charger under the sink, on the spare 110V power >socket, so I tend to trickle charge the batteries quite often, but I...
• Re: Summer camping - Camping in Sierra Nevada in fall
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 3 May 2008 08:59:41 -0700
  ...Turned out to be rusty light bulb sockets. Will be on the way in 10 minutes. David --- Jeffrey Olson <jjolson@GWTC.NET> wrote: > Perhaps...
• Re: Gas heater fix (long)
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 17:05:53 -0800
  ...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: Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 28 Mar 2016 13:10:38 -0400
  ...For an > automatic placing a thick wall 13 mm socket on one of the torque converter > bolts will hold it back. > > > > Dennis > > > > Sent from...
• LED tail lights (was Skylight Arm)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 07:14:28 -0800
  ...I thought about adding a socket >and bulb in this spot behind the reflector, but I was still >afraid of putting too much heat...
• Re: Help with pop top struts
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 5 May 2022 14:05:52 -0600
  ...the typical LiftGate type Struts they’ll have a simple Ball & Socket end connection with a SpringClip that can be pried toward the strut...
• Re: ISO connector
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:37:13 -0400
  ...https://sites.google.com/site/vanagonheadlightrelays/headlight-wiring-harnesses/h4-ceramic-socket-pigtails >>> >>> Alistair >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Aug 23, 2015, at 8:05 PM, KIM BRENNAN...
• Re: Urgent help: fried head light switch and connector
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 05:42:44 -0400
  ...This morning I looked and the back of the switch = > was melted where the 2 large prongs are and the corresponding sockets on = > the...
• Re: Urgent help: fried head light switch and connector
  Historical mailing list - JAIME E FORERO
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 06:58:36 -0700
  ...This morning I looked and the back of the switch was >> > melted where the 2 large prongs are and the corresponding sockets on the...
• Charging circuit connection - battery under back bench in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:28:24 -0600
  ...I'm putting in 12v sockets in the back area directly from this battery, though yes, I'm still going to have to snake...
• Re: 1.9 manual 4 speed linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:07:33 -0700
  ...by removing the two bolts from the bracket and pulling the socket off the ball. Reconnected but can't seem to get the adjustment...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Removal (!#$%^&)
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 21:17:27 -0700
  ...The impulse and vibration of this >well-placed smack should cause the socket to release its grasp. Ah, so you spend the effort banging...
• Re: # warning buzzer for turn signal and parking lights left on
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 02:23:15 -0400
  ...relevant circuit points in a convenient location such as an empty socket in the fuse box...maybe a "Y" connector on one of the...
• Re: Breaking exhaust port bolt loose, 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:21:21 -0400
  ...box wrench over it, only an open-end wrench or a socket at > a slight angle. The exhaust pipe is in the way. > > I...
• Re: Randomly Parking Wipers
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Jenkins
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 08:41:56 -0400
  ...Adjust the wiper where it should be and tighten using a basic socket set. Sorry about the simplistic response. You didn't mention checking...
• Re: parts source?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:25:42 -0700
  ...It turned out that > unplugging the wires from the relay socket, and pushing the connectors > back on, was the cure. Obviously a little corrosion...
• Re: loose cigarette lighter
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:11:01 -0500
  The original socket is not the right size to firmly hold most of the things you will want to plug into it. In the...
• Re: Failing Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Jul 94 00:38:41 CDT
  ...check terminal 30 for battery voltage (on socket, i guess) and terminal 85 for ground. if both are okay, replace power supply relay. fuel...
• Re: No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 2
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 20:14:00 -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: Mini Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:26:07 -0400
  ...The thing is I already have a 300 watt inverter that plugs in the cigarette lighter socket and I have my son's dorm...
• Re: Flywheel Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 12:59:01 -0400
  Metric socket head cap screws have a slightly higher yield than the grade 12.9 screws per Bossard. Steve On May 2, 2013, at...
• Re: Kick Butt tool for removing stripped/ruined allen bolts from CV's.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:58:38 -0700
  Lots of Vanagons have Allen sockets which have been damaged by attempts to remove them with SAE sized keys... On Mon, Oct 11, 2010...
• Re: Install Details Please? "99" Intermittent Wiper Relay
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:20:21 -0400
  ...When I drop the fuse panel in my '84 > Westy, should I expect the socket for this relay to be empty? Or do > I...
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:35:48 -0800
  ...I > can put enough pressure on the socket where I know if I go much further > the stud will break. > > Three days of penetrating...
• LED source website
  Historical mailing list - Joe Reed
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 19:59:32 -0400
  ...the groups of pure white LEDs mounted on a standard lightbulb socket for my home. http://www.jademountain.com/lightingProducts/dcltsLED.html ~JR ----- Original...
• Starter Replacement Frustration - That durn second nut!
  Historical mailing list - Gavin Flanagan
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 16:59:28 -0700
  ...From below, with many contortions, I could put my finger on the thing but the (recommended) 17mm socket couldn't get a grip. I...
• Re: Vanagon Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 18:10:52 -0800
  ...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: leaky turn signal lense
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 21:21:58 -0700
  ...The only opening is where the light socket attaches. You will notice there is a seal there. If that seal is intact, then your...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Mar 2008 to 27 Mar 2008 - Special issue (#2008-357)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:46:22 -0800
  ...soak these with penetrant, clean the recess meticulously, tap > the allen socket into place and gently (never using an air ratched)tug > until > the...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - David Robertson
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 11:36:53 -0500
  ...I use an old socket that is smaller than the shaft and place the joint on top of a vice with the axle hanging...
• Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:13:29 -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...
• parts list for poptop shocks
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 09:42:32 -0600
  ...tab=find&FastTrack=False&WRCntxt=OrdHist>2 Each13 Mm Steel Ball Socket For M8 Thread29416K79<http://www.mcmaster.com/itm/find.asp?searchstring=9416K79...
• Rear heater issues with blower resister *and* wiring
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 17:27:26 -0700
  ...Yellow/Black, Black/Yellow, White and Yellow/(Gray?) at the switch socket. �Which one should be hot, and which colors match partial speeds? �All...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:01:56 -0700
  ...of them Vanagon) with a bench vice, 5lb hammer, > assorted drifts > > & sockets. This was a long time established mom-n-pop shop & in all...
• Re: Any tips on the last inch transmission mounting?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 14 May 2011 15:05:42 -0700
  Push hard, rock things back and forth, have your helper rotate the engine (plugs out!) with a socket on the crankshaft pulley. You can...
• Re: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:53:52 -0400
  ...When you clamp down the new arm, make sure it is in the correct position and use a good 10mm 6 sided socket. Re...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:53:14 -0700
  ...use a 6 point 6mm socket on a quarter inch drive rathct - that works well. the 'feul hose' size I get .... little spendy - might...
• Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
  Historical mailing list - S.C. Harrison
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 18:18:35 -0800
  ...plastic wedge in a prying motion around the circumference of the socket works well. IIRC, the lighter is only a friction-fit situation, no...
• Re: [Syncro] Last leg...clutch master cylinder is dead...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 15:35:50 -0500
  ...13mm box or socket for the mounting bolts. The brakes should not be affected. A vacuum bleeder will make bleeding the clutch easier. Dennis...
• Re: torque wrench info and need to know
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 02:33:02 EDT
  ...A double square (8 point) socket of the proper size will serve to connect the two together. With the fasteners on many mechanical assemblies...
• Fridge, Transmission Drain Plug & Calendar of Events
  Historical mailing list - Adam Butler
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:14:44 -0500
  ...I also have the Empi 17mm transmission drain socket. Man this is a stubborn %&#*@. On another note I have pulled the fridge to install...
• Re: 86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - clerkin
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 21:36:38 -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...
• So stuff even happens to me!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 21:16:22 +0000
  ...So at first though is battery dead! I have one of those USB sockets wit voltmeter. 12.5 volts. Turn key, warning lights on...
• Re: Blog Post: Rear USB Charger Install
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:47:19 -0500
  ...wired up to 12v all of the time. > > Having the USB sockets integrated in a 110v wall plug/plate means the usb > ports need...
• Re: Stick jumps to left ...
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 9 May 2014 17:23:43 -0600
  ...The ball socket at the bottom is worn or the spring set is not holding it where needed. With the shifter too low it...
• Re: Compatibility question: 90 Multivan
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 11:44:49 EST
  ...It appears you can snap on a plethora of relay sockets and extra fuse holders depending on your electrical accessories. Drive Safely & Good Luck...
• Re: battery charge problems
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 20:44:35 -0600
  ...Pulling out one fuse at a time and connecting an ammeter across each socket should help. good luck, Larry A.
• Re: Wonder if this device will plug into a diesel Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 20:16:35 -0400
  Sounds like they plug into the OBDII socket if they only work on 96-up vehicles, when OBDII was put into use. Doug Alcock...
• Re: House Battery Low Voltage Cut-out switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 07:34:38 -0400
  ...There are about 6 fuses between stereo, amplifiers, lights, fridge (factory 12v socket under passnegers seat) etc... Anyway I want to be able to...
• Re: Femco drain valve was Re: Lazy mans way to oil changes-Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:58:56 -0800
  ...The problem was the HEX fitting doesn't leave room for a socket in the plug recess at the bottom of the case on...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:10:49 -0800
  ...You might need a relay socket or two though. I 'might' put just the relay portion of the jetta fuse box in the rear...
• Re: Sunday afternoon questions
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:10:10 -0600
  ...I put the two double-filament > bulbs in the taillight and directional light sockets. The right-directional signals > flash quickly, instead of at the...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 00:35:31 -0500
  ...John On 9/29/2013 6:01 AM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > I'm not looking forward to ever needing the 46mm socket for the...
• Re: Turn signals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:53:48 -0400
  ...when >the resistance is high, this is the effect ??? ). >Replaced the socket with one of Ken Wilfords recent finds and still the >same. Now...
• Help! Stripped trans oil filler plug!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 14:37:33 -0700
  ...Today, after several hours, torches, and every implement (including the *correct* 17mm socket) the ^#&(#($# filler plug will NOT come loose. Since it is aluminum...