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• aux batteries and stereos
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:12:57 -0700
  ...The previous owner wired the power lead by pulling a fuse out of the fuse box, jamming the wire into the socket and replacing...
• Re: coolant light / temp sensor - need advice please!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:24:31 -0500
  ...If the prongs are not electrically connected to the exterior plug/socket any more, it should be easy to check with an ohmmeter, but...
• Re: Phydaye Phollies, redeux part Too, continued .. film at eleven! :)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 15:14:28 -0600
  ...Smudges from axles, loosely gripped; I have not flinched nor cried aloud As blood from my knuckles (socket slipped) Has colored the surface of...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:28:45 -0700
  ...Anyway, since, this cup/socket works with the ball on the hatch side, you just have to have them change out the other end...
• Re: HUGE STASH of Rare Vanagon Goodies - MUST SEE!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 10:47:53 -0500
  ...I ordered two sets of the Euro tail lights, > now what do we do with them ? They do not accept the light bulb socket...
• Re: List check in
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 8 Jul 2025 15:23:16 +0000
  ...My current project is to add an under van 12 volt socket for my cooler to be plugged in when outside. Looking forward to...
• Re: identifying wires at the fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Christensen
  Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:56:28 -0700
  ...Could this be >> off to the silver socket? >> >> Bently has been kind of confusing for these, so I was hoping there might >> be >> some...
• Re: Can you replace a 83 grill and lights with an 88 square light set and grill?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:32:18 -0700
  ...Whereas the round headlights use a hi/lo headlight with a single socket. Everything else should just bolt or screw right in. > > > BenT > > sent...
• Re: Fix for "locked" factory radio
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 08:13:42 -0700
  ...I've also tried leaving it in the freezer for a week (a long shot, I know...), and removing the only socketed IC on...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:54:25 -0400
  ...There is no power to the socket connectors except driver highbeam, whether car is running or not. Heater fans, defroster, and radio work normally...
• Re: Body shop -- I take it back
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:31:18 -0700
  ...but leaving out a whole socket ... tell me .. how can car technicians install a lens or light and not even check that it works...
• Re: How to remove GL panels from bottoms of door and body
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:29:02 -0800
  ...that hold the cladding to the >> clips. >> >> I used a small socket with an extender to remove/replace my cladding. >> You will then be...
• Re: New tires and wheels
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:37:02 -0700
  ...I haven't had such a hard nut to crack, previous times the nut came off relatively easily with my socket and extension. Alistair...
• Re: [Syncro] Correct URL forPicture of Propex furnace installed in a Westie
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 16:59:59 -0500
  ...I can still keep my on the road tools, including a set of 3/4" sockets, back there. Its about the size of a...
• Re: Trans oil leak into bellhousing?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 00:29:33 -0500
  ...Use an appropriately sized socket. The input shaft comes out pretty easily, too, but maybe you should look at a book to get the...
• Re: Livin' in the USB fast lane--electrical intrigue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:34:40 -0400
  ...I installed two > > (actually four, because each of the USB outlets has a 1 amp and a > > 2.5 amp > > socket) USB outlets, front...
• Re: USB Van devices?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 2 Nov 2021 13:30:46 -0700
  ...Plugged in to the USB port in the dash (replaced lighter socket), it makes a nice light for the passenger to use at night...
• Re: '85 1.9 clutch slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:40:34 -0600
  ...in place while I go at the bolt with a 13mm socket from above. Easy. Assembly is the reverse, as they say. Jim On...
• RE: Help With Instrument Lighting Please
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 10:35:37 -0700
  ...You will need to rotate this light socket counter clock and remove and replace. Isn't this fun? Ed 90 Carat 108K >---------- >From: DBMaguin...
• Re: No Copper Crush Gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 06:41:54 EST
  ...The REAL oil drain plug is dead centre in a recess with a 13 mm head with 14 mm threads for a socket wrench...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 17:57:28 -0800
  ...Had I known of these I > wouldn't have bothered salvaging the VW parts from a headlight socket. > (I cleaned them then re-crimped...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:58:41 -0700
  ...Will remove belts >> again as I replaced w/new 1 hour ago and easier to reach switch. >> BTW-24mm deep socket and thin 1...
• Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:38:01 -0700
  ...a good breaker bar, and 6 point socket helps, that's for sure. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Alcock" <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon...
• Re: question for an engineer (Its Tool Time)
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 21:40:22 -0600
  ...Will one wrench do? What size > drive (have 1/4 and 3/8 sockets, no 1/2)? Etc. etc................ > > Thanks, and happy holiday weekend...
• Re: Inverter Questions
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:12:31 -0600
  ...Although, if the inverter is accessible then so are the sockets - just kinda makes the stock sockets obsolete ( I never hook up to shore...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:03:32 +1000
  ...I can get a socket onto this giant nut, but then can�t get a break bar/ratchet onto the socket. Noting that the...
• Re: installation of lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 07:31:02 EST
  ...Then, laying under the car, used a combination of 1/2" all thread, big washers, pieces of pipe and some big sockets to pull...
• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:46:33 -1000
  ...It would be >> better as others have said to use the dedicated O2 sensor socket. Heat was >> essential however in my case. >> Good luck...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:16:00 -0700
  ...both work >> in both modes. >> >> There is no power to the socket connectors except driver highbeam, >> whether car is running or not. >> Heater fans...
• Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:03:55 -0500
  ...One socket on the wrench fits the lug nuts. But, should I have instead a breaker bar? And should I use a torque wrench...
• Re: Auto Tranny VS. Manual Again?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 00:39:40 -0500
  ...John vwbus@mindspring.com PS what the hell is this little silver socket on my dash, oh and why do I have creamy crud...
• Re: More light for rear interior
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 19:49:51 -0400
  ...The inverter is powered by cig-lighter plug into a set of three sockets I mounted on the inner-after edge of the driver...
• Re: Bentley really sucks
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 3 May 1999 06:54:31 EDT
  ...You need a special "triple >square" 8mm>hex socket. ---SNIP--- I believe the correct term is 12 point internal spline recess driver - anyone else...
• Re: how to remove starter from '87 automatic Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 10:35:10 -0700
  ...The first, more-accessible "bolt" has a nut that >comes off with a socket wrench. I can't see the less-accessible "bolt" >but...
• Re: exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - Madsen
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 20:12:00 -0400
  ...If your nuts & bolts are corroded beyond use of wrenches and sockets, just zip-cut the head of the bolt, and punch it out...
• Re: What gauges do you have?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 22:09:04 -0800
  ...I will be relocating the Volt gauge to the spot just next to the cig lighter socket and installing a boost gauge under the...
• Re: [WetWesties] Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:30:12 -0700
  ...just last night. > If I were to set up solar, I'd install a cig lighter socket to accept > input from either a battery...
• Re: Waterpump and exhaust and rust - Oh my!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:45:33 -0600
  ...Find a socket you can fit with >> a hammer, then give it two minutes of tapping to loosen up the rust. I've >> removed...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:33:56 -0500
  ...not strong enough internally, socket >> splits >> 16 - cooling system parts leak: plastic components, distributor on >> fire >> wall, expansion >> tank cracks, pressure cap. leaks, hose...
• Re: 84 Westy alternator mount studs breaking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:51:20 -0700
  ...so I have every odd swivel socket there is, every funny weird or custom made wrench ... and really ......if you don't move that...
• Re: Harbor Freight Floor Jacks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:46:46 -0500
  Back with I had my 1977 911 S, you could get such nice things as plastic lined lug nut sockets and jack point extensions...
• Re: arm rests etc.
  Historical mailing list - John Hung
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 13:45:08 -0500
  ...a post - they are held on the post with a hex-socket bolt hidden beneath the round plastic cover, which easily pops off (and...
• Re: Fuse box manipulation
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 07:48:41 -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...
• Re: Brighter taillites
  Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 07:26:37 -0400
  ...put the ordinary 1156, 21 watt bulb in the > tail lamp > socket. If you want brighter tail lamps try the new LED ones that...
• Re: Shore power indicator light ?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:36:02 -0400
  ...anasasi@gmail.com> > >> You can put a nightlight in the 110 socket. Leave it on and ... well >> you know the rest. > >> >> On 7/14...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:50:43 -0500
  ...A standard socket would not fit > over the nut, so I had to run out to Sears and get a thin walled socket. I...
• Re: Sunday afternoon questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 11 Jun 2023 17:33:55 -0400
  ...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: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 8 Oct 2015 13:06:31 -0700
  ...4) if filament looks good, check for voltage at the bulb socket while applying the brakes. 5) if 12V there, check and see if...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 05:34:57 -0400
  ...That hex socket head bolt should have been stainless steel or at least a hex head bolt to make this job easier. ANYWAYS, once...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 20:18:20 -0500
  ...car, I do go to Sears & get a Craftsman 6 point socket for them. On the bus I put the bar out at 9...
• Re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:41:43 -0600
  ...The breaker bar and socket are still under the back seat, the extra 12-13-14 mm wrenches, 6 way screw driver, pliers and...
• Re: '89 Westy - Canadian?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 14:19:16 -0800
  ...american models have the seperate cord that just plugs into the socket under >the flap. ------------------------------------------- It's because Canadian DOT Regs and Motorhome Certifications...
• Re: Vanagon Air Filters, & Oil Changes (was: Just Say NO...)
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 16:42:02 -0500
  ...Use only your fingers and tighten as far as you can.Then only use a 6" socket to tighten.I haven't yet messed...
• Re: Euro vs US tailights
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 22:42:34 -0700
  ...The > hole was there of course, but it wasn't "wired" for a bulb - just like the > empty bulb socket for the "fog tail...
• FW: Friday: Kind Expressions for dumb people
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Fri, 19 May 2000 13:47:44 -0600
  ...25 watt bulb in a 60 watt socket Semi-automatic No light in the attic PerL 87 Syncro 112i Leif wrote: > Have a laugh...
• Noisy rearend
  Historical mailing list - ANDREW WILLIAMS
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 21:36:50 +0100
  ...too tight,I mean it was tight but with that 46mm socket on my 3\4 drive and 3&1\2 feet of 2...
• Re: oversized valve guides?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 19:12:42 -0500
  ...These require a small deep socket and hammer.. that's just not right. Bradley Flubacher State College, PA '81 diesel rabbit '82 diesel westy...
• Re: Need to tighten my CAT!!!
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 18:47:30 -0400
  ...Preplacing the bottom two bolts wasn't too hard, but anybody got a wrench /socket/visegrip combination that will get up in that incredibly...
• Re: VW Solar Panel
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 20:55:33 -0700
  ...Plugs in cig lighter socket. About 16" x 12" 12 volt, 1amp. Pretty > cool so go get 'em before I do ! > > Cheers > > Frank Condelli...
• Re: Stubborn CV bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Mon, 12 May 2003 12:56:51 -0500
  ...wrote: > > > > > I had one CV bolt become "striped" for the hex socket. It's the > > last > > > one. It is located on the wheel end...