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• Fwd: lug nuts--broke a socket--socket strength investigations...
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 12:21:26 EDT
  In a message dated 4/7/98 4:10:09 PM, drew@INTERPORT.NET wrote: <<I thought an impact socket was always stronger, but...
• Re: Silver Socket male plug
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 08:58:45 -0700
  This item is also available from BMW motorcyle dealers, as is the socket itself (I've heard through BMW threads that the socket is...
• Silver Socket amperage capacity
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:29:59 -0700
  Say, what is this silver socket on my dash..... Hah, no, I think that question has been well covered. I actually have a question...
• lug nuts--broke a socket--socket strength investigations...
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 12:10:58 -0400
  This post concerns a quest for the strongest sockets made--Sears vs. snap on, 3/4" drive vs. 1/2" drive, impact sockets vs...
• Re: silver socket (and silver sockets FS
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 08:54:46 -0700
  ...silver socket (and silver sockets FS) > > In a message dated 2/8/06 8:54:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, > collum@VERIZON.NET writes...
• Re: Silver socket stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Apr 96 01:03 EST
  >Howdy all... >I'm in Germany right now, and found a store in munich that sells the >silver socket parts pretty cheap. They have...
• Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 16:09:22 -0500
  Anyone know of a source for female spade relay socket connectors? They're the ones with the little barb on the sides so the...
• Flasher Relay Mystery Solved
  Historical mailing list - Bob Turnbull
  Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:54:10 +1030
  ...good luck! joel ) On inspecting the lighter socket, I found VW had the +ve contact inside the socket extending via 2 blades further down...
• Headlamps and 9004 sockets
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 15:53:55 -0700
  ...Then I went to just push in the socket, easy right?..... It wont fit. I guess all 9004 sockets are NOT the same as...
• breaking sockets
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 07:53:03 -0000
  Hello Derek and fellow listees; In my 20 something years as a mechanic, I have broken maybe 25 sockets. Usually hand tool sockets, but...
• Re: silver socket - another source for plug
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 14:03:13 -0500
  I've never seen the socket hole, not having one in my van. But, not using the cigaretter lighter (indeed, not HAVING the cigarette...
• Re: silver socket (and silver sockets FS)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 13:12:37 EST
  ...i have a bunch of these "silver sockets" available from westys i've parted out if anyone wants to add one to their vanagon...
• removing stock lighter socket
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:46:31 -0600
  Does anyone have a quick "how to" for removing the stock dash mounted lighter socket? Mine is very wiggely. I want to use the...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:59:59 -0500
  ...19 mm - (Wrench size) nut over the > socket hole of a standard 15/16 in socket." > Would a 15/16 crows foot fit in...
• Re: Silver socket plug
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:18:47 -0500
  ...Female socket: MG82002966, Female socket: AL25073, Male plug: RE11344. Mike Bob Mac wrote: > I went to the john deer dealer today to purchase the...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:24:28 EDT
  In a message dated 10/2/05 7:11:43 PM, rrecardo@WEBTV.NET writes: << DYK that there is a socket that actually fits...
• Re: Rear Pressure Leak - Tips and Tricks Requested
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 14:29:48 -0700
  ...when the OP switch/sender is too long for the socket....................... I don't push the ratchet all the way into the socket. It...
• Re: Rear Pressure Leak - Tips and Tricks Requested
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 22:11:16 +0000
  someone' web page or and old archive recommends using an extension bar place in the socket only 1/2 way or something and then...
• Re: What is this for????
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 5 May 2010 21:08:18 -0700
  ...Thanks > Silver Socket, AKA "BMW Socket", AKA "Powerlet plug". http://www.google.com/search?&q=bmw+power+motorcycle+socket I have a three-way...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 17 Nov 2015 07:35:09 -0800
  I've read some where those plumber sockets work well to remove oil pressure switches http://www.homedepot.com/p/Eastman-5-Piece-Plumber...
• Re: [follow-up] Tool for fan temp switch removal?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 14:59:25 -0700
  A 30mm deep 6 point socket works fine for me. They are sold as front wheel drive axle sockets, as you say. Mark Rob...
• Re: removing stock lighter socket
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:09:50 -0700
  ---- Original Message ----- From: "George Thorburn" >Does anyone have a quick "how to" for removing the stock dash mounted >lighter socket? From a long ago...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:07:07 -0400
  Why would you need 12-point sockets, unless you are not using a ratchet? Can you think of specific instances where you need a...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 16:54:13 -0600
  It appears only a socket of some sort will fit. It's easy enough to get to with the coolant pump pulley removed, but...
• Re: Locking wheel lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 14:51:00 -0700
  I don't recall the "brand" Malcolm, but I have a socket-type of locking lug nut set on mine. Rather than the McGard...
• Re: silver socket and collapsible spare tire
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Jan 1995 17:37:57 -0800
  I have an '81 westy, delux camper, and I do NOT have this socket. John Hugenard has the same car, but the camper lay...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer.
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Fri, 18 Dec 2015 07:45:12 -0800
  ...19 mm - (Wrench size) nut over the socket hole of a standard 15/16 in socket." Would a 15/16 crows foot fit in...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:28:01 -0800
  ...Tom --- Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > Anyone know of a source for female spade relay > socket connectors? > They're the ones with the...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 18:14:14 -0500
  ...Then by putting the rachet only part way into the socket, everything just barely worked. Cutting a socket, of course is not easy. Using...
• Re: So far away..Silver Socket
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 13:54:22 -0600
  "That's the Silver Socket! It's a power connection that you can plug some 12 volt appliances in to. Most vehicle related 12V...
• Re: Rear axle nut socket
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 09:59:20 -0600
  California Imports (cip1.com) has a 46mm nut removal tool for $10.95 CDN and a 46mm x3/4"drive socket for $20.99...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 23:40:24 +0000
  What about cutting down a spark plug socket, if you can find one in the right size? Most have six flats on the drive...
• Removing Cigarette Lighter Socket
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:17:29 -0700
  Does anyone know how to remove the cigarette lighter socket? Does anyone know how to remove the cigarette lighter socket without a crowbar? TIA...
• Replacement cig ligher socket - longer socket & form factor for green band
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:21:16 -0700
  ...you to use the green band for mounting ? and also has a longer socket to hold the male end of ligher adpaters more secure ?
• Extra tailight in spare socket?
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 10:56:34 -0500
  ...I removed the lenses and noticed an extra socket, which I assume is for the Euro foglamp. This socket has no 'springy' power connector...
• Headlamp, socket and adjusters
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 16:46:50 -0700
  ...Anyway, in removing the headlamp, one of the plastic prongs that secures the socket to the headlamp broke. Why oh why anyone would use...
• Re: 12-point socket size
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 08:31:17 EST
  In a message dated 3/14/02 6:35:52 PM, dart330@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << What is the size of the 12 point socket...
• Silver socket for your John Deere.
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 13:49:50 -0800
  These fit the 'silver socket' Prices are not current or voltage for that matter... Left side: John Deere SOCKET OUTLET, Part Number: AL25073, Cost...
• Re: Water Pump, lower bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:06:36 -0500
  ...I took a 13mm socket on a 3" extension and put enough rag in the socket that the nut was flush with the socket...
• Re: triple square axle bolts information for newbie
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:25:42 -0500
  ...The 12mm socket solution obviously worked, but I'd think that using a top-quality socket would provide an even better chance of success...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 17:41:55 -0600
  ...Standard length 24 mm socket 19 mm (wrench Size) nut Welded the nut on the back of the socket with the hole of the...
• Re: Silver Socket
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 20:26:51 -0800
  ...Just went outside and pulled my silver socket. (pretty sure it is a silver socket) No number on it. Can easily provide pic if...
• Re: Shift linkage troubles
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 16:35:11 -0800
  ...Not put the socket back in place, rebolt up the linkage. Slide the innertube back over the ball and socket joint and zip-tie...
• Re: Front turn signal/parking light socket needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:39:01 -0500
  ...Front turn signal/parking light socket needed > I was wondering if someone might have an extra light socket for > the turn > signal/parking light...
• Re: What is that darn silver thing on my Westy diesel dash???????
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 16:36:20 -0400
  Ah the mysterious silver socket. It is an accessory power socket used in Europe, much like a cigaretee lighter socket, but without the lighter...
• Re: broken sockets
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 20:51:52 -0800
  Broken sockets....? All of my tools are Craftsman, and have been since 71' the only time I've broken a socket is usually a...
• Re: Water Pump, lower bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:36:13 -0700
  need a good thin wall socket. not some el cheapo. I think what I use is a swivel 13mm Snap-On socket, they're...
• Re: Silver socket for your John Deere.
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 14:35:13 -0800
  And the Silver Socket Rides Again! (Lone Ranger music fading in the background) -- Jim Thompson 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 73 K Ghia...
• syncro front inner CV circlip and dished washer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 10:47:26 -0800
  After Michael's assurances that using the socket would work seat the circlip, I went out measured the driveshaft and bought a 27mm socket...
• Re: Pilot Bearing: easy to remove & install?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 23:18:04 -0600
  ...Get a long socket and a 3/8" extension piece 12" long. Take a rubber mallot and pop the extension with the socket into...
• Spark Plug Sockets
  Historical mailing list - Peter Linsley
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 13:27:22 -0700
  Hello, I'm going to do a tune up and I'm interested to find out what sockets are required to remove the spark...
• amps in silver socket?
  Historical mailing list - karen d
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 03:06:24 -0700
  How many amps for 84 westy silver socket?
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 18:52:29 -0500
  ...Then by putting the rachet only > part way into the socket, everything just barely worked. > Cutting a socket, of course is not easy. Using...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 17:15:03 -0800
  I use a basic Snap-On 24mm deep socket. The non-impact version (thinner walls). No problems, no need for a special tool. Cheers...
• Re: Silver socket plug
  Historical mailing list - Phil Murphy
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 07:25:22 -0800
  ...Female socket: MG82002966, Female socket: AL25073, Male plug: > RE11344. > > Mike > > > > Bob Mac wrote: > > I went to the john deer dealer today to purchase the...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:41:35 -0700
  Big sockets from Sears with the Craftsman guarantee http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00974503000P?keyword=46mm+socket&prdNo=7&blockNo...
• Re: Water Pump, lower bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:24:43 -0700
  ...I took a > 13mm socket on a 3" extension and put enough rag in the socket that > the nut was flush with the socket...
• Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 22:47:25 EST
  In a message dated 1/19/01 8:29:47 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << i need the size of the socket that will...
• Re: Something strange on dash.....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:05:22 -0700
  Silver socket. Aux. power outlet. Hit the archives for everything you always wanted to know. Search "silver socket." Jim On Sep 11, 2006, at...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:37:51 -0500
  ...In other words, a 'name brand' 13 mm socket will be closer to the right size than a cheaply made 13 mm socket. But...