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• Re: some big trouble with a locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 18:52:38 +0100
  ...majorly damaging anything......i think i'll get rid of my >locking gas cap and find an original..what the heck can you do...
• Re: Central Locks..
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 00:14:21 PDT
  ...wish it would... > >Okay, so about eight months ago, my central locking stopped working. She's >an '87 Wolfy. > >First, I would lock the...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 May 2011 18:08:56 -0700
  ...PM, Rocket J Squirrel > <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > What about locking LSDs? > > > I've discussed this with Daryl several times in the last...
• Vent (Wing) Window handle removal
  Historical mailing list - Brandon Christophel
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:07:16 -0700
  ...know how to remove it or if it is inded the "key" to removing the locking handle. Thanks in advance for any help. -Brandon
• REAR HATCH LOCK FUNNY
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:13:21 -0700
  ...I can only open it if I lock it with the central locking system that locks all doors too. But when they are all...
• Re: bench testing a VC--> how??
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:30:31 -0500
  Are halfway ACE's allowed to comment? :P This is what I've done on locking differentials to see how much slip they allowed...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:40:30 -0700
  ...HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > BenT and others have mentioned me for the locking gas cap. I don't stock > caps, and generally refer questions to...
• Re: Engine Performance vs Tire Size/Comments Redux
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 21:56:20 -0800
  ...a nice crate from Germany > a > locking 5.43:1 final drive gear box set and a locking front diff to > match. > speed due...
• Re: Vanagon Camper now at $26,600.00 On E-bay
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 13:19:46 -0600
  ...Wed, 18 Jun 2003 11:26:31 -0700 Ah yes but Mike, does yours have a "locking differential"? Am I missinig something here, why...
• Re: Center console for 1991 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 14:25:43 EST
  ...You can get it either with a locking bow/minicooler for about $10 more. The cheaper one has a cassette storage area which is...
• Re: Plastic key for water inlet
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 20:30:32 -0600
  ...Also reproducing the locking cap for the older style fillers. Both items in stock. Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe Huntsville, TX http://www...
• Re: limited slip differential for 2WD Vans
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 10:53:32 EDT
  ...Now, if Peloquin can also come up with a locking center diff for a Syncro, we'll be in Fat City. George
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:25:55 -0500
  <<No. The old cap locks are queefed out, the new ones come with unloaded tumblers, i.e., no wafers installed, i.e., unkeyed, i...
• WTB rear locking diff exterior parts. Anybody have them? Anybody have a part number list?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:35:08 -0500
  I decided if I have to rebuild my transaxel I'm putting in a locker at the same time. Does anyone have the exterior...
• Westfalia Middle Bucket Seat
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 10:45:51 -0800
  In case anyone is looking for one, I have a nice bucket seat with the locking storage on eBay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...
• Re: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 01:54:23 EDT
  In a message dated 9/14/06 1:47:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time, syncro@GMAIL.COM writes: > but not the slider or rear...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Jun 2008 (#2008-670)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00:07 EDT
  ...Hi all Vanagonites, This is a central locking trouble. Now, I lock the door and they all = lock then open again. I can't...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 09:43:25 -0600
  ...I need a rebuilt tranny anyway, but I’m told that adding a locking diff will add $1500 to the cost. Is it worth...
• Re: Tie rod ends w/o cotter pin???
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 16:29:01 -0600
  Self-locking nuts were created for a reason - they don't loosen up. We have used nothing but these instead of cotter pins for...
• Re: 14" or 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 21:42:57 EST
  ...Heck, while I'm at it is it possible to put a limited slip set-up in the differential or even a "locking differential...
• Locking or LS diff for 5 sp. ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:17:43 -0800
  ...some tranquility but without a limited slip or perhap a full locking syncro rear drive set-up, I wouldn't get far in the...
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Wed, 24 May 2000 15:33:05 -0700
  ...D6 locking compound > Yah - and make darned sure that you won't need to pull > the bolt for a looong time before the loc...
• Re: keys
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 11:03:39 -0600
  Steve, When I lived in Alaska, I had an 85 GL that had a locking gas cap. I thought the thing was pug ugly...
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 24 May 2000 15:47:13 -0600
  ...keepsake@PANGEA.CA> wrote: > > > Bentley makes some references to use D6 locking > > compound (in my case: > > > putting ouside door handle back on). What is...
• Re: Re: '71 bus fuel cap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 15:39 PDT
  ...came w/ it. -Scott. > > and while we are talking about fuel caps, do you vanagon volks know that you > can order a locking gas...
• Re: Weddle Engineering, Locking Differentials, & Syncros
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 22:50:03 -0400
  Jim I have dealt with the Weddles for 5 or six trans. rebuilds that I needed r&p for,as well as other parts...
• FS: 87 Vanagon GL Syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - Brent Michael Gardner
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 07:22:44 -0800
  1987 Vanagon GL Syncro Westie 110,000 miles dark red with gray interior locking differential A/C cassette deck with 4 speakers automatic locks...
• RE City water inlet for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schiebel
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 09:22:15 EST
  ...Prices were 8.00 for locking H20, 12.00 for city H20 and I think 8.00 for the electrical. Jeff s
• Re; Keys Locked in Van
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 08:35:01 -0500
  ...How does one go about locking their keys in a Vanaon? The drivers door won't lock by pushing the button, and slamming the...
• FS Westfalia swivel seat bases.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 15:59:29 -0600
  ...Includes, weld in base, locking dish plate, swivel seat rail section. Price $110.00 the pair. Ship from Dallas TX 75220 Pictures if you...
• Decoupler
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:51:20 -0700
  ...Makes a lot of difference around town as my VC was locking up more and more easily. Then coming back down I5 blew the...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:32:37 -0500
  ...HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> BenT and others have mentioned me for the locking gas cap. I don't stock caps, and generally refer questions to...
• Re: My Syncro Locking Diff is Possessed
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 1 Aug 1996 07:49:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...For no apparent reason, the locking diff will activate. > The LED indicator will turn on and the rear is locked. There is no > correlation...
• Re: Looking for Gas Cap, 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 23:27:43 -0400
  ...Solution was the same - bought a locking one so the key stays with the cap and can't drive off without it. Now with...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 May 2011 17:41:12 -0700
  What about locking LSDs? On Mon, 2011-05-09 at 20:32 -0400, David Milo wrote: > Yes he is, but now the LSD is...
• for sale; 1987 syncro vanagon!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - NACHTAIN 7
  Thu, 7 May 1998 22:52:37 EDT
  ...working locking rear diff. cruise control(what a plus). burgundy in color with tan interior. i am asking 4500.00 or make an offer...
• Re: Driver's door lock info?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 11:27:57 +0200
  ...should you be able to lock a Vanagon driver's door without > the key? It is a feature to prevent you from locking your...
• Re: I lock but they open ...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:29:31 -0700
  On 6/25/08, The Westy man <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: > > Hi all Vanagonites, > This is a central locking trouble. Now, I lock the...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:04:58 -0700
  ...Some numbers to further confuse the matter... >> >>I have 4 locking gas caps in front of me. >> >>The (3) caps with VW part # 251...
• Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 16:59:34 -0600
  ...I don’t know anyone the routinely replaces them and they do have any type of locking element on them except the flange under...
• Re: Best lubricant for Westy Spinny Seats?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 23:46:18 -0700
  ...Personally, with > self-locking nuts, I tend to over > tighten them..... Bad thing here.... so go easy... perhaps 3-5 > ft/lbs. Trial and...
• Re: Cal Look Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 95 11:24:11 EDT
  ...I'm > > not sure about removing the chrome plastic strip around the windshield, > > isn't this referred to as a 'locking strip'? BTW... the...
• Re: Thinking about the 5 speed tranny switch?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 08:53:49 PST
  ...I had a locking diff and a special .70 first gear added. Total price is: $1700 TRANNY $300 LOCKING DIFF. $150 .70 fIFTH GEAR...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 07:57:32 -0800
  >Here in the great salty midwest, locking gas caps get corroded where >they turn and this offers a great opportunity to twist off the...
• Re: replacing gas cap lock or gas cap
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:29:47 -0400
  ...whether it's possible to replace them? Yes, we stock replacement locking gas caps: http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251201551C - Ron Salmon The...
• Re: Bostig engine
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:54:53 -0700
  ...It's a tough as nails transmission, but what I wouldn't give for a slightly higher ratio and a locking torque converter.... -- John...
• Re: Locking Gascaps
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 08:22:18 -0700
  when my gas cap starts to get dirty, i will 'clean' it with wd-40- i spray a bunch in the cylinder and around...
• [F] Metal gas caps - what year?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 10:30:53 -0600
  ...Had you scared, didn't I? You thought I was about to start rambling about the flammability of my plastic locking cap and how...
• parting out '90 carat, 2.1L engine for sale, auto trans, weekender interior,etc
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 05:37:56 EDT
  parting out '90 carat w/ 70k miles 2.1L wbx engine for sale auto trans power door lock/central locking system complete a/c...
• Re: WTB: Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 18:20:00 EST
  ...wilford (vanagain.com) has a really nice 86 syncro for sale with optional locking diff for sale. email him at the above url chris
• WTB: Westy water filler inlet cap
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 07:22:42 -0700
  ...older style with the key tumbler in the cap, not the locking door. But if someone has the latter version cheaper than new I...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:44:45 -0700
  LSD = Limited Slip Differential LLSD = Locking Limited Slip Differential On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote...
• Re: 84 westphalia
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 12:04:11 -0800
  ...Your question about "posi-traction" is probably about a locking differential. The locking differential is an option on Syncros. I am not an expert...
• Looking for differential lock parts(from Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 19:58:41 -0700
  I'm looking for the entire vacuum control system for the locking differential system on a Syncro vanagon.. There is a control valve(with...
• Re: Synchro to 2wd
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 14:19:41 -0600
  ...felt the Syncro SHOULD have been designed with a > decoupler and locking / unlocking front hubs to allow the entire front drive > line to remain...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:31:36 -0500
  ...Alternative to locking gas cap? > > > �.... my gas cap key IS my ignition key. I've tried but the key won't fit > �into the...
• Re: Info on Westy water tank keys
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 24 May 2002 14:31:30 -0700
  ...The later filler, which is all > >that is available as a replacement, uses a locking cover, and is hinged at > >the bottom. It takes...
• WTB: Westy front table attachment bracket
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 14:14:38 -0400
  ...This is for an 84 Westy and is silver in color with a brown locking knob. Thanks, Tony Anthony L. Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA...
• Interior cabinet in Vancouver(sort of vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 06:42:07 -0700
  ...cabinet to replace my rear seat? Just something simple, couple of locking doors in the front etc... Woodworking is not my strong point. Also...
• WTB: Diff Lock Vacuum Parts Actuator Switch Etc.
  Historical mailing list - cz1137
  Sun, 26 May 2002 15:00:45 -0600
  ...I am in need of the vacuum parts required for locking differentials. I need the lines, the blue plastic vacuum actuator as well as...