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• Re: LVC: Tools- tranny swap success/ Gearwrenches and Harbor Frieght Tranny Jack
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:18:09 -0500
  ...I have both the Sears & the cheaper HF ones, & they both > seem to work well when needed in those hard to reach, non socket...
• Re: Lug nut stripped
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 12:23:37 -0500
  ...Use a properly sized six-sided socket for this to reduce the chance of stripping. You can use a bit of anti-sieze or...
• Re: radiator fan and A/C
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:33:51 -0700
  ...There is also a 50 amp metal strip type fuse attached to the relay socket and this may be blown so look at that...
• Re: Missing bolt!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 12 Jan 2017 17:26:01 -0700
  ...This ear has a hole thru which a > socketed cap screw fits. This screw of course is threaded and appears to > screw into another...
• Re: Woah! Didn't see that coming!
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Fri, 31 May 2013 20:34:04 -0700
  ...there a chance there could be something wrong with the lighter socket? What could have caused this other than the charger being crap. > > Jeremy...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:37:35 -0700
  ...If still no relay clicking with key on/off, pull the ECU relay and check for 12 volts on empty socket pin 85. If...
• Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:39:46 +0000
  ...I even cleaned inside the bolt head with a pick and tapped the hex head socket into head of the bolt to seat it...
• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:51:18 -0800
  ...I think that nut is 17mm? I used my wheel breaker bar 'n deep socket. Drive the van just far enough so that you...
• Just got some more parts from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:12:12 -0500
  ...Lower Speedometer Cable for 2wd Vanagon 251957809- $49 Full Length Speedometer Cable for 2wd Vanagon 251957803E- $79 Socket for Front Turn Signal- 171953053A- $19...
• Re: '88 westy water temp light flashing..... what to check first
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 16:48:11 -0700
  ...A simple test for this on 86+ models is to remove the coolant level relay from relay socket #3. This relay will have a...
• Re: Stuck transaxle fill plug crisis
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 13:44:28 EDT
  ...3/8ths impact adapter to use your Snap-On drain plug socket. I've been the cheap route myself and it doesn't work...
• current model lug nuts and bolts for alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 00:55:23 EST
  ...Black metal (not chromed) bolts that have allen head sockets--meaning they need to be removed with an allen wrench. The allen head version...
• Re: CDN Tire Inverter questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:17:49 -0400
  ...Go for the 300 and plan to install a proper cigarette lighter socket and 10 gauge wire for a 30 amp load. 300 watts...
• Re: Mercedes C220 Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 01:29:38 -0500
  ...So for now, I have to carry a 17mm socket > for the front and a 19mm for the rear and check torque frequently. If...
• Re: Draggin caliper, bad bearing job, or paranoia?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:52:17 -0500
  ...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: Rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:30:30 -0400
  ...ca> wrote: > > Eric, > > My only contribution is to warn that the socket head machine screws holding the hinge to hatch and body are very...
• Re: Pilot Bearing/Outer Race Removal -- 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:56:38 -0800
  ...much lip as possible, then drew the bearing into a large socket with a nut...would have been alot easier if i hadn't...
• Re: square headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 10:50:43 +0100
  ...The bulb socket will melt down in a short time. Regards Helmut '80 Vanagaudi
• Lug nut lubrication or not?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Hong
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 20:41:59 -1000
  ...I use an eighteen inch breaker bar and socket with my wheels, since the provided lug wrench is too difficult to use. Funny that...
• Re: more vanagon parts For sale (best offers)
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:31:56 -0700
  ...auto tranny '83-'91 (make offer) -complete poptop assembly -headrests w/ sockets -etc...ill find more stuff as i dig it out.. best offer...
• Re: A/C Fan speed 3 not working in ' 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 10:46:24 -0800
  ...to replace it. > If you know which bulb goes in to light the cigarette lighter socket > let me know. > > Thanks, > Steve Johnson > ' 91 Carat
• Re: Rear View Mirror Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sun, 19 May 2002 13:40:20 -0400
  ...garbage, I destroyed it removing the mounting arm with the ball socket to use to mount the compass. I actually got the compass/thermometer...
• Re: bemused by wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 12:41:21 -0800
  ...Maybe pull that cluster and remove, clean & replace all the bulbs and sockets On Dec 3, 2007 12:05 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:12:36 -0800
  ...Any externally mounted relay socket from the donor with a 53 or 24 relay in it can be adapted for both FP and Power...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:52:00 -0400
  ...can get a socket onto this giant nut, but then can�t get a break > bar/ratchet onto the socket. > > > > Noting that the short...
• Re: Body shop -- I take it back
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:13:16 -0700
  ...with luck the socket is hanging on the wires behind the tail light. takes but 8 seconds to unscrew the tail light assembly. there...
• Re: No Start Scenario
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:12:24 -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...
• another odometer repair
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 12:27:52 -0400
  ...I ended up using the vise to press it back in! I used a small socket to back up the plastic housing the shaft...
• Re: Backup light puzzle anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 01:42:10 +0000
  You need to look at the grounds at one of the rear sockets. Resistance at the grounds is putting the 2 lamps in series...
• Re: Rear left turn signal not working
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:40:52 +0000
  ...Now remove and replace the bulb in its socket. Does it work when it hits a "sweet sport?" Mine does. Guess I am in...
• Re: oil drain AHU diesel
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 18:52:02 -0700
  ...Buy a 1/4" allen head socket, which is slightly bigger than a 6mm. Then with a file put a slight bevel on the...
• Re: Heatshrink wire connectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 14:13:50 -0700
  ...Anyone have a clue? This replacement of the 9004 socket is turning into a major project. > > > > ________________________________ >
• Re: Woah! Didn't see that coming!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 31 May 2013 20:33:53 -0700
  ...there a chance there could be something wrong with the lighter socket? What could have caused this other than the charger being crap. >>> >>> Jeremy...
• Re: windshield wiper repair redux
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:19:23 -0400
  ...places you don't want to harden, let it dry, paint socket with Loc-tite and assemble). If so, Amazon sells spray cans of...
• Re: spare tire tray (was nut)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:53:49 -0500
  ...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: My rear wheel ...
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 18:42:12 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Took me ALL day! I was able to drive the races in/out with a CAREFULLY placed punch or big, big socket, but the...
• More short in '73 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 08:51:26 -0600 (CST)
  ...We removed and cleaned all the bulbs and sockets and replaced a couple of questionable bulbs. We still had the spark. So we went...
• Re: CV Joint Bolts - Why are they 12 point? ARRGH!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 19:07:25 PDT
  ...deep as possible. > NEVER EVER use an allen key or allen socket to tighten/loosen 12-point bolts! You WILL strip them out and...
• Re: Locking The Flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 14:25:26 -0700
  ...Have a helper hold the screw driver while you >use a strong socket & long breaker bar to release the flywheel, which is >torqued (again...
• happenings with home engine repair: burnt oil smell at front seal
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 20:54:55 -0800
  ...Obviously, since i'm not a "shop" here, I didn't have the honkin' big socket, fitting the seal perfectly to drive it home...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 16:27:57 -0600
  ...This of course means you cannot use a socket and have to use a box or open end wrench. Only a couple times have...
• Auto accelerator repair
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:56:56 -0400
  ...anyway getting that lever off enabled me to soak the little ball and socket thing at the end of the accelerator cable in PB...
• Re: Don't Buy This! (Fluorescent Lighting)
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:06:32 -0700
  ...Unless positioned "just so", it falls out of the > sockets. I might have messed up the contacts opening up the case but > it looks...
• Re: Tail light upgrade question
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 20:51:03 -0500
  ...I will make sure bulb/socket contacts are clean! Do this first and the lamps you have already will look even better. It doesn...
• Fwd: RE: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 20:41:43 -0800
  ...I'll test the corner lamp sockets and pigtails to source any problems at that end. Cunegonde sat for several years and might have...
• Re: Friday NVC: Glossary of Tool Functions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:10:16 -0800
  ...WHITWORTH (Metric) SOCKETS: Once used for working on older British vehicles, they are now used mainly for impersonating that 9/16-inch or 1...
• Re: Strong dual USB?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:34:19 -0700
  ...recommendation for a USB dual device to replace my > original 12 socket. I never use it any more except for a USB adaptor. > > But...
• Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 22:24:22 -0500
  ...I > would guess driving on a socket of perhaps 1 size smaller than the nominal > size so that there is less chance of slippage...
• Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:25:32 -0600
  ...the connectors in the EngineBay, pulled the FuelControlRelay & sprayed its spades & socket. It seemed as though as time went on yesterday that each time...
• Re: The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 May 2010 12:59:24 -0400
  ...The ISV is rubber-mounted on top of the manifold, and the controller and its socket and wiring are forward of the right taillight...
• Easy CV joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 08:24:09 -0400
  ...1/2" drive torque wrench + 1/2" to 3/8" adapter + short extension + long extension + 3/8" to 1/4" adapter + 8mm socket + 8mm...
• Re: '72 bus CVs, rear bearings, and torsion bars?
  Historical mailing list - lumpy
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 16:36:15 +0000
  ...puller > or just drift the races out with a proper sized socket? Dyer, check out simple things first for the knocking noise. When I...
• Re: Help with wet weather cut out problem
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Mon, 10 May 2004 16:21:38 +0200
  Hi Dave ! I assume you have an injected engine ?? If so, check them small VW sockets that are hidden under rubber everywhere around the...
• Re: Solar panel battery charger, where to plug in
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 17 Apr 2004 23:28:11 -0400
  ...simple solar panel charger that plugs into a >cigarette lighter type socket. I will primarily use it in now in my 85 >Westy Weekender...
• Re: Leaking Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:12:22 -0500
  ...so, now I'm wondering about a plug into the lighter socket electrical defroster as back up heat for having 2 rows of back...
• Re: c.v. joint removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:55:58 -0500
  ...The impact grade bolt outs have a square in the end for driving with a 3/8" socket and extension where necessary. They're...
• Re: Notification: message ignored
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 27 Jun 1995 16:04:46 -0500 (CDT)
  ...This nut compresses a spring that > supplies tension between the socket of the "footing" and the ball of the > mirror. By now there may...
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 08:05:33 -0500
  ...Go to Sears >and get the long 1/2" drive breaker bar and a 19mm impact socket. This >will remove all but the most...
• Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 31 Dec 2020 19:49:31 -0800
  ...Cllena Dual USB Charger + LED Voltmeter + 12V Power Socket + ON-Off Button Switch Four Hole Panel I sent the link to the specific one...
• Re: Turn signal switch reluctant to return to "off"
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:44:56 -0800
  ...remove big nut with a 24 mm half inch drive socket. you just need a less viscous version of the gook that's in...