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• Rear axle nut. Uuugh!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 04 Nov 1994 08:52:23 EST
  ...So, I tried with the large, craftsman socket, a 3/4 to 1/2 adaptor, and a 1/2 inch breaker bar. After all...
• Re: Rear License Plate Door, Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 18 Mar 97 13:22:37 EST
  ...When doing timing, etc, where I don't want the oil cap off, I usually use my socket wrench or a screwdriver handle in...
• Re: Electric Cool Box - Battery Drain
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 00:47:27 EDT
  ...While parked up, I plugged the cool box into the accessory socket of a powerpack that is used for the mobile phone and other...
• Re: Oil filter changes on diesels?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 20:22:58 -0800
  ...I did > have to buy one of those saucer-shaped oil filter "wrench" tools with > a 3/8" drive socket on it to remove...
• Re: Crazy Coolant Light Question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 10:54:23 -0400
  ...can easily help isolate the problem by removing the relay in socket 3 marked "43" on the relay itself. The earlier waterboxers have it...
• Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:39:16 -0700
  ...or paste that would help clean, and keep clean, > pins and sockets on electrical connectors? > > Maybe a spray is best as leaving a "paste...
• Re: [NVC]-Friday Subject: Howto Locite question
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:06:33 -0700
  ...Once it is cut off I can use a regular socket to unscrew it. As long as it is not Loctited a regular socket...
• Re: Yet Another Head Pullin' Question.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 19:54:22 -0800
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>>> You need a thin wall 17mm socket. Now please don't tell me you >>>> loosened and removed all the nuts...
• Re: I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 2 Dec 2022 15:42:48 -0500
  ...vehicle pulling a chain to a bigass wrench on the sensor socket. Popped loose with a satisfying *tink* noise. Anti-seize on the threads...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 16:20:37 -0500
  ...of dielectric grease? I just got my new front turn > light sockets (4), and I intend to pack them full of compound to keep...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal...the rest of the story.
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:17:12 -0800
  ...4" drive breaker bar and the 46mm (or 1 13/16") socket. With the wheels still attached, simply drive forward (or back) with the...
• Re: Camshaft Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:02:39 -0500
  ...you know, the gopher) Go fer this wrench, go fer that socket, I'm hungry, gofer some lunch, gofer another cup of coffee, etc...
• Re: Starter removal help needed
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 00:24:28 -0800
  ...use a allen head/socket (i don't recall what size at this point) with an approx 15" extension on a 3/8 drive...
• Re: Tips on bringing a stored engine back into service?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 05:06:06 -0400
  ...also i would pull the distributor and use a 13mm socket and drill to spin the oil pump. remove the oil sender or plug...
• Re: Fridge, Transmission Drain Plug & Calendar of Events
  Historical mailing list - DRP
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 07:37:54 -0700
  ...I also have > the > Empi 17mm transmission drain socket. Man this is a stubborn %&#*@. > > > > On another note I have pulled the fridge to install...
• Re: Bearings or moronic PO
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 15:28:58 -0800
  ...To make that simpler if you have a 12" bar on the socket and you weigh 300 lbs standing on it will give you...
• Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:25:04 EDT
  ...Anyone know of a spray or paste that would help clean, and keep clean, pins and sockets on electrical connectors? Maybe a spray is...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:20:38 -0800
  ...Thanks. > > I will probably stick with conventional wisdom and use separate > sockets and fuses for the relays and put them in a box a...
• Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:21:21 -0700
  ...with a 10mm deep socket, > preferably with the oil filter removed > The rear bolt only fits a regular socket or flat closed ratchet > Once...
• Re: Parts available for sale
  Historical mailing list - Steve Bonde
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:14:01 +0000
  ...The ball inside the socket has crumbled and the visor falls partially down. With or without the vanity mirror I think would work. I...
• Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 4 Mar 2014 09:14:58 -0800
  ...Engine barely warm (upper rad hose warm nearly cold to touch), bypass switch installed at 87 & 30 of fuel pump relay socket, if I...
• Re: quick and dirty head etc
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 May 2013 09:29:46 -0700
  ...They all looked bad, some very bad, But they all came out either with a hammered on socket, or vise grips. Very unlike the...
• Re: Baby seat installed in backseat of Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 15:46:05 -0500
  ...Though it is installed per factory specs, with the proper floor sockets, properly welded in, and the bracket on the front seat pedestal properly...
• Re: How to fix the digital clock?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:34:14 -0400
  ...Not sure what part number that is or even what socket that part goes into. Would that have anything to do with it? When...
• jump!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Baden
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 12:22:31 -0500 (EST)
  ...It turns over pretty easily by hand with a socket on the alternator nut. What's the current thought (pun intended) on jump starting...
• Re: best headlight replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 14:19:40 -0400
  ...12 >http://www.rallylights.com/ > >12V 30/40A RELAYS W/ DUAL SOCKET & 5 WIRE HARNESS - 1 - $3.98 - $3.98 >http://stores.ebay.com...
• Re: Quick freeze, wipers on...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 10:22:08 -0500
  ...If you're lucky, there will still be enough of the soft metal in the attachment sockets of the arms so that when you...
• Re: swivel seats
  Historical mailing list - --------------------
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 07:18:15 -0400
  ...I have a shifter socket here with the exact same part number, but one is taller than the other ETKA make no mention of...
• Re: Don't Buy This! (Fluorescent Lighting)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:56:26 -0400
  ...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: List check in
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 9 Jul 2025 16:23:56 +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: Tin top camping
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 10:44:03 -0700
  ...Daytime is a very different story. > > Id suggest putting in a silver socket or 2, and some USB ports if your > kids like playing...
• Re: Next question - Removing 35 yr old brake lines from MC. :-/
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:48:02 -0400
  ...fitting with a pair of pliers and then tap an 11mm socket (six point only) onto the fitting. Spray some PB Blaster on it...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 18:39:37 EDT
  ...1) Quality Crafstman allen head socket and ratchet. No way, just spun out. 2) Vice Grips on outside - just spun around the bolt even...
• Re: Extra(?) holes in rear engine tin
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 08:58:03 -0800 (PST)
  ...Tobin (Do we have a new "silver socket" thread starting here?) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tobin T. Copley Only Somewhat ============= (604) 689-2660 Occupationally /_| |__||__| :| putta tobin@freenet.vancouver...
• bummed out
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Oct 1995 00:32:15 -0500
  ...a couple pieces of AL strip, some 18-8 Flat head socket cap screws, and nylon acorn nuts. Sandblasted them and then sprayed them...
• Re[2]: Drivability issue revisited-intermittent stalling
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 07:52:51 -0500
  ...If you can plug an electrical socket into a wall outlet, you can do this!! That's how simple it is, and it's...
• Re: NAPA Transmission Drain Plug "Tool"
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 11:58:00 -0800
  ...Use it with a 17mm socket, open-ended wrench, whatever you need. Be happy! T. BTW: I advise you *not* to go to Canadian...
• Re: wiring questions
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 12:07:15 -0800
  ...isolating the battery and discharging only the cigarette lighter socket located under the passenger's seat that the electric fridge plugs into? I plan...
• Re: Product review: folding lug wrench / It's Wonderful!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 12:35:25 -0800
  A 1/2" breaker bar with a 19mm socket and 4" extension is still the best for lug nuts. It's easier to store...
• Re: Wonder if this device will plug into a diesel Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:49 -0400
  ...jonathan On Wed, 11 Aug 2004, tmiller wrote: > Sounds like they plug into the OBDII socket if they only work on 96-up > vehicles...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:15:13 -0400
  ...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: side door window knob tightening
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 9 Oct 2016 00:27:19 -0400
  ...Don't use it in the handle, rather hold it with vise grips or better yet 1/4" socket and 1/4" ratchet wrench...
• Greasy Mess
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Serafin for Malek
  Thu, 4 May 1995 12:01:41 -0500
  ...13.50 46mm socket 24.99 3/4 in slider bar Used the 4ft floor jack handle as a breaker bar and after jumping...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 19:24:29 -1000
  ...A short 13mm >>> socket on a 3" wobble extension should help get that bottom one off. You >>> should then be able to remove the...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:14:30 -0400
  ...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: Blog Post: Rear USB Charger Install
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:51:25 -0300
  ...wired up to 12v all of the time. >> >> Having the USB sockets integrated in a 110v wall plug/plate means the usb >> ports need...
• Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 18:59:13 -0700
  ...sanding mesh used in drywall sanding between the hemisphere and the socket. Holds at 65 mph in a headwind now and is still adjustable...
• Re: UCA bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:03:49 -0700
  ...The pop can sleeve was used to keep the large socket aligned as I wrestled the assembled in the vise. Need 3 hands when...
• Re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:59:10 -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: Shift Linkage problems
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:50:13 -0400
  ...Also, > examine the socket as they go funky also. Another VW part only, if they are > still available. > > >>>>> Re: Shift Linkage problems<<<<< > > > > > Cheers, > > Frank...
• Re: Maps vs GPS
  Historical mailing list - jerry baldwin
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:03:58 -0400
  ...On my first long trip I was by myself and used my computer on a swivel table I made using the front table socket...
• Re: Re[2]: The Silver Socket Returns Again! (Was Re: tiny push b
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sat, 19 Apr 97 17:30:59 EDT
  > 7 times and pray and and a whole bunch of other stuff. I don't know > if you heard but the "Jihaad", or holy...
• Re: lights in auto shifter box
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 19:56:39 -0500
  ...new lamps' which I had received, needed to have the new sockets to connect them. It wasn't a big ticket item, just a...
• Re: tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 05:30:56 -0700
  ...20 years. > > The CV bolts can be replaced with regular allen socket screws, just make > sure they are grade 12.9. Most CV boot...
• Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 17 May 2009 08:25:41 -0400
  ...I concur with tapping the parts with a hammer, but also add that using a box wrench or T-handle with socket to alternate...
• Re: cracked right side case...i'm in TROUBLE! (was crank pulley bolt...argh!)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 21:54:44 -0600
  ...In fact the clearance is so small that you can only get a breaker bar on it if you shorten a socket. I used...
• Re: Voltage Stabilizer and headlights connected now....??
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:30:21 -0600
  ...What I found when I took the cluster off was that the "3-pin socket" (I referred to as a female connector) was broken...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - Fillmore West
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:42:23 -0600
  ...and tapping it with a hammer: > > 1) Quality Crafstman allen head socket and ratchet. No way, just spun out. > 2) Vice Grips on outside...
• Re: Camshaft Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:21:22 -0500
  ...you know, the gopher) Go fer this wrench, go fer > that socket, I'm hungry, gofer some lunch, gofer another cup of coffee, > etc...
• Re: fridge relay actuator circuit:
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 23:10:07 -0400
  ...So I'd likely chase around with an ohmmeter and/or trouble light with the relay in and out of the socket, then if...