#1: The replacement lamps come with the plastic holder attached.  I
just bought a set at the local dealer, they were $2 each.

#2: If the hardware pieces are really cruddy, soak them in kerosene,
otherwise give them a shot of WD-40.

Bill Knight
Raleigh, NC
84 Westy Wolfsburg
91 Vanagon Carat

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Dave Baker
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 11:44 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 2 Questions

Morning, folks.  Today I have two questions for the list.  Here
goes...

1.  According to Haynes, the dash lights just push into their plastic
sockets.  I untwisted the sockets and removed them from the instrument
panel, but I'll be durned if I can get the lamps themselves out of
their
plastic holders.  What's the trick?

2.  Anyone know of a good way to clean up screws and fasteners (e.g.,
bolts,
washers, etc.)?  As I remove and replace components, I'd like to reuse
as
much hardware as possible but remove any rust or scale that's formed.

I'll be waiting for your comments.

Thanks.

Dave in KC
95 Westy (with working brake lights)
http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/westy.htm