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• Re: Starter removal help needed
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 09:40:19 -0500
  Hi Patrick, You need the socket version of a hex-head (Allen) wrench to get that upper bolt out. Take a look at "Step...
• HELP! Clutch slave-cylinder bolts: UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 20:53:32 -0600
  ...I then reached waaaaay up to the socket wrench I attached topside via a short extension, and sure enough, I had enough bind below...
• Re: Oh no the tire guys air-wrenched my lugs on :( semi-long ..
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 19:24:09 -0400
  ...grab my 19mm husky socket & the 1/2 wrench no go > there > I split the side of the socket for my efforts .. > Now if...
• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 19:18:32 -0700
  ...nut is 17mm? I used my wheel breaker bar 'n deep socket. > Drive the van just far enough so that you can feel assured...
• aftermarket gauges
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 12:05:28 EDT
  ...Getting the VW oil pressure sender out of its den takes a big socket and/or patience. Then you need to put a four...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:53:55 -0600
  ...suggestions what tools to bring on a trip? > > > > > >3/8" metric socket set > > >screwdriver set (2 x flathead, 2 x philips) > > >needle nose pliers...
• Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 10:07:31 -0800
  ...After removing the axles, you must remove the brake drum and hub (rent an electric impact driver and socket to save yourself much aggravation...
• Re: Rear axle nut size?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Sat, 18 May 2002 10:54:41 -0700
  ...Ed Todd Last wrote: >Can anyone tell me the mm socket size needed for the rear axle nut for an '88 Vanagon? > > >thanks > >Todd...
• Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 07:51:13 -0800
  ...Let the > glovebox flop down -- you can now reach through to the lighter socket.... this > is where the memory gets fuzzy..... I think there...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 20:13:38 -0800
  ...Get a socket on the long bolt nut which is to > your left or at the rear arm of the wishbone and a hex...
• Re: Valve lifter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Mar 2015 23:56:24 -0400
  ...It is common for the push rod to not get seated in the socket correctly and when it slips in there will be excessive...
• Re: Shift linkage repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:23:06 -0600
  ...Then you can get a 13mm socket through the hole in the ball lever and slide that off. Reassembly is the reverse. If no...
• Re: '85 1.9 manual shift
  Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
  Wed, 9 May 2012 07:53:40 -0400
  ...Might be the collar just above the "ball & socket needs to get pushed down and retightened or it is just worn out.. Daryl of...
• Body shop -- I take it back
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:38:48 -0700
  ...out the marker lens assembly and -- guess what? No bulb, no socket. Just a round hole with a lot of dark behind it. Cripes...
• Re: Voltage surges
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 21 May 2010 11:11:36 -0500
  ...very regular. > > I have a voltmeter shoved into the cigar lighter socket but it's of the > digital variety and is useless for tracking...
• Re: Failing Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jul 94 15:57:23 PDT
  ...battery voltage. - remove fuel pump relay and check terminal 85 (in socket) for ground from 3 of ECU while cranking. if not: check continuity...
• Electric bun warmers
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Wallace
  Mon, 2 Dec 1996 21:50:00 -0600 (CST)
  ...Just plug it into your lighter socket. When you get in the driver's seat, a pressure switch turns on the cushion, reaches comfortable...
• Re: Forget the Drums, How do you get the Lug nuts OFF!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Dec 96 17:41:13 -0800
  ...I have > tried penetrating oil soaked over night, heat from a propane torch, & > a six point impact socket and 2 foot breaker bar. Just...
• Re: speaking of flat tires. . .
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:47:38 -0600
  I use my flex breaker bar(1/2" drive) from Craftsman/Sears and a 6 point 19mm socket. It's long enough to stand...
• Re: Balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 12:44:20 -0500
  ...they were a lot of help for the rear >>ball-and-socket, but didn't directly address what lay under the front >>floor. >> >> >I...
• Re: rear left light assembly corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 10:30:03 -0500
  I've used a good coating of general purpose grease on the light sockets my front turn and rear light assemblies. It works just...
• Second battery install instructions
  Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne Mighton
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 08:44:03 -0500
  ...You will have to run an additional power line to your dash to power your radio and lighter socket if you want them on...
• Re: Exhausting Problem
  Historical mailing list
  22 May 97 07:56:24 PDT
  ...With the upper tin in place, I used an appropriate 6 point socket (12 points may round the nut), then a universal joint socket...
• Re: 1.9 manual 4 speed linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:35:47 -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: Thumping Noise - Wheel CV Joint Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 21:39:59 -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...
• Exhausting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Lon Herman
  Tue, 20 May 1997 17:14:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...tight for use with my hand-tools (open end wrenches and socket stuff). I don't have a torch, but if it is the...
• Re: 87GL rebuild update (attempt #2)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 17:29:51 EDT
  ...I'm using a 30mm socket and a 18" breaker bar.... >I don't have the tool that the Bentley suggests you get... >Any...
• Rear Wheel Bearings again.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Warner
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 21:58:20 GMT
  ...I decided to go the simple route and purchased the correct 3/4" socket (1-13/16" by the way) and using a 6...
• Re: Middle seat removal (f)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 12:52:56 -0800
  ...seat removal" > is > in there next to "whats that mysterious silver socket on my dash?" > :<) > 1)remove alum door sill. 2) roll back carpet...
• Re: Mystery Accessory Get Rich$$$! <F>
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Thu, 23 May 2002 14:32:44 -0700
  There seems to be a sufficient number of intelligent, well-intentioned Vanagon owners who don't know what the silver socket is that it...
• Re: 82 Air Cooled Questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 2 Nov 2002 00:13:59 -0600
  ...Wiggle the light sockets or replace the little bulbs. My mechanic told me to break it down and clean really well with fine grit...
• Re: Help!, Something funny with Valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:06:16 -0600
  ...Sometimes the push rod doesn't seat properly in the lifter socket, it will seat itself after a little use, you'll hear it...
• [Fwd: [TDI-conversion] FS: Rebuildable 1.6 n/a engine San Fran area]
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 14:36:07 -0800
  ...Won't turn over by hand or with a socket wrench, but there are no "ventilation holes" in the block. I don't know...
• Re: More New Info RE: Can't Search Archives: 1.9 stalled at speed, won't restart...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:01:11 -0800
  ...If you pull out the pump relay and jumper the socket between pins 30 and 87 the pump should run constantly, regardless of the...
• Re: Burnt Van Photos
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 13:35:41 -0700
  ...you changed your fuel lines?" > > "No, but what is that silver socket on the dash?" > > "First change your fuel lines." > > "Yeah but . . . " > > "The fuel...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - James Vogl
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 09:43:16 -0700
  ...10mm ball socket cup > >> Shaft connector: 8mm eyelet hole > >> Total cost: $60 w/ CA tax, free shipping > >> > >> These are nice beefy struts, with larger...
• Re: Belt replacement tips???
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:05:27 -0600
  TOOLS REQUIRED 1/4" drive ratchet 13mm deep well socket 13mm combination wrench 12" flat tip screwdriver or small pry bar. small flat tip...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:08:36 -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: Heater control bulbs - how many?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:44:17 -0400
  ...Heater control bulbs - how many? https://www.gowesty.com/product/interior-lighting/24763/led-climate-control-bulb-socket?v= -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Palmer...
• Re: So stuff even happens to me!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 14:24:11 -0700
  ...first though is battery dead! I have one of those USB sockets wit voltmeter. 12.5 volts. Turn key, warning lights on, turn key...
• Re: Shift linkage repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 11 Aug 2019 08:40:38 -0700
  ...Then you can get a 13mm > socket through the hole in the ball lever and slide that off. Reassembly is > the reverse. If no...
• Re: good tool set...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 20:55:22 +0000
  ...This socket set is nice https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-02443A-Complete-Shallow-38-Piece/dp/B000HEC200 I have bought lots of different levels...
• Re: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Feb 2017 21:04:51 +0000
  ...with a long phillips head I think or maybe a 10mm socket, don't remember but it needs to be long. On later models...
• Re: Multi-use Vanagon - GL to Camper and back to GL
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:07:55 -0700
  ...http://members.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/Deep%20Cycle.JPG The spaghetti bowl of wires is because there is a power socket on the side of...
• Re: Syncro Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 12:04:52 -0700
  ...Bentley shows some funky VW > tool (probably very expensive) but I know that there > are other sockets with a split for the interior allen...
• Re: automatic transmission oil leak - more details
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Sat, 3 May 2003 20:30:56 -0700
  ...Remove the 4 bolts with a 13mm box wrench or socket/ratchet, drop all the fluid and replace the gasket. Since you 've gone...
• Re: speedo 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 11:52:04 -0400
  ...enough >>>cable to go into the speedometer and meet with the socket inside.Have you >>>tried just spinning the speedometer with a drill or...
• Re: Your advice worked!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 12:58:56 -0700
  ...back in >>the days before computer! >> >>Someone here suggested an extractor socket you >>tap onto the bolt. >> >>I've never needed the extractor tools...
• Re: Camper question
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 13:18:40 -0800
  ...Is my understanding correct? >> Thanks again >> Alain > > The Vanagon doesn't have an onboard charger, but there is a spare socket under the sink...
• Some Parts I just got in from Germany
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:15:07 -0400
  ...91 Vanagon with manual transmissions 251711176- $20 Front Turn Signal Bulb Sockets for all Vanagon- 171953053A- $19.80 each Coolant hose that goes from...
• Re: Retracted endorsement: HF mending tape is now junk
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 16 May 2012 19:18:31 -0700
  ...than really basic things....but what is more basic than a socket drive > adapter? Tape seems about as basic as you can get. I...
• 87 Westy in St Louis
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Nanstad
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:34:41 -0500
  ...Did I dream that or what? Anyway it looks like I am short one extension for my socket wrench to sneeek past the muffler...
• Re: auto trans final drive
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:10:29 -0700
  sorry, for that you need a 17mm allen head socket park flat.. remove the plug ( should be somewhere up the side of the final...
• Re: Mystery dash outlet '83.5 GL Westy
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  19 Jan 97 02:04:58 EST
  >Ok, there's what looks like an extra electrical socket about halfway >between the cig lighter and the glove box. Its maybe slightly larger...
• Re: Stubborn CV bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Sun, 18 May 2003 14:55:41 -0400
  ...wrote: > > > > > I had one CV bolt become "striped" for the hex socket. It's the > > last > > > one. It is located on the wheel end...
• Re: anti theft for hubcaps?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 16:01:46 -0500
  ...The shop removed them by hammering on a 12 point thinwall socket and spinning them right off! Yikes. Jay Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@POBOX...
• Re: FYI Satellite Radio Users
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 17:46:52 -0800
  ...Repeatedly running down the starter battery can > ruin it. > > I plugged my little ammeter into the socket and checked the sirius receiver I have...
• Re: Livin' in the USB fast lane--electrical intrigue
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 19:54:20 -0700
  ...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: 2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:59:27 -0600
  ...Then for the nut to hold the pipe in place. > Would you believe - the socket would not fit. Size was right - 27 mm - > but...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 1 May 2013 08:14:13 -0500
  ...can get a socket onto this giant nut, but then can�t get a break >> bar/ratchet onto the socket. >> >> >> >> Noting that the short...