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• Re: chrome window moulding
  Historical mailing list - Darren Fazio
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 09:35:28 -0400
  > And if you don't want to go back in with more chrome moulding but want > the security of locking the window into place...
• nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:08:08 -0500
  ...I assume from this that these are single-use, self-locking nuts. Are these pretty easy to source at a hardware store? Hate to...
• Re: '71 bus fuel cap
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 13:52:40 CDT
  ...also, I've checked 'Stant' locking gas cap >books and they skip right over 71 model year indicating none available (?). >anyway, thot I'd...
• Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 02:15:56 EDT
  ...However if this is you "daily driver" spending many miles on pavement around town the locker may prove to be annoying un-locking & re...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:41:08 -0700
  ...Apparently the cable's adjustment locking nut and washer had worked loose, and that's why it opened hard on Monday. The entire cable...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 01:47:10 -0400
  ...Examine locking mechanism - something is loose. Work with the little loose thingamajig until it flips over and will engage the locking bar on the...
• 90 Vanagon Syncro - Emission Test Gas Cap Failure - Solution
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:34:01 -0400
  ...The Stant cap shall now hold a place of honor in my glovebox until my test next year - the OEM locking cap is back...
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Wed, 24 May 2000 08:20:49 -0700
  ...Mark --- "Roy O." <keepsake@PANGEA.CA> wrote: > > Bentley makes some references to use D6 locking > compound (in my case: > > putting ouside door handle back...
• Re: What is your dream van? Friday Topic
  Historical mailing list - simon glen
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 23:43:44 +1000
  ...connected to an engageable non-viscous front locking diff, 5. 16" wheels, 6. 5-cylinder motor replaced by a CJ or CU series 2...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 13:29:06 -0800
  ...I used the same non-locking cap for all three cars just be be on the safe side. Ran into this issue last year...
• FS 90 Syncro Westy w/ locking F & R diff
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 11:32:03 -0400
  <color><param>0100,0100,0100</param>For those with DEEEEEEP pockets check out (US$24,000) <underline><color><param>0000,8000,0000</param><FontFamily...
• window moulding tool
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 21:14:29 -0500
  ...It is the Lisle 47000 locking window-strip tool.........this item opens up the channel allowing one to feed the beading in. I just...
• Re: how do you break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 22:02:03 -0400
  ...Back up for locking the keys in the van is secondary in my mind. Mike
• Needed: Rear Hatch Locking Mechanism Bolts
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 01:01:45 +0000
  Anybody have extra bolts for the lock/catch mechanism that is located at the bottom of the rear hatch? I need one, since I...
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:40:47 EDT
  In a message dated 9/18/05 8:24:13 PM, rrecardo@WEBTV.NET writes: << that every Vanagon I have owend has had dealer...
• Free limited slip differential. Was: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 21:45:42 -0700
  ...Locking differential..? > > > >� Hi all > > > >� I've heard vague rumblings of� available > locking differential kits for > > the 2wd Vanagons.� I've > > googled it and I...
• Re: '82 sliding door lock is loose
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 11 May 2006 17:48:17 -0400
  ...By > loose I mean that you > feel almost no resistance when locking or unlocking > it with the key and the > little black knob on...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 11:36:42 -0800
  ...That would offer something >> more useful than just locking the rear at low speeds and extreme >> conditions. I would also ask what you are...
• rear hatch lock problem-more info
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:00:49 -0400
  ...The rear hatch central locking mechanism locks/unlocks with signals from the front door units. And you tried the hatch with central locking manual...
• Olga and locking hood latches
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jul 95 12:47:46 PDT
  ...On Sat, 22 Jul 1995, TShmoooz@aol.com wrote: >Is there a locking engine hatch mechanism for a 79 bus. I have noticed some...
• Re: security
  Historical mailing list - Peter Johnson
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:21:58 -0800
  ...Looking through the ETKA the other day for some obscure part, I came across an optional locking device for the rear license plate hatch...
• Vanagon electric door locks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:40:11 -0500
  The lock motor operates through a link connected to the upper locking mechanism. It is about 2-1/2 to 3 in. long, circular...
• Re: 1987 Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 03:30:41 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Power mirrors, locking diff, new exhaust, trans, clutch, brakes(rotors & drums). 104K miles. Van is located in eastern PA. Call Joe at (215) 529...
• Re: Water Tank Lock/key mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 11:46:28 -0600
  ...plastic collar which accompanies the actual lock mechanism which forms the locking cap. This is what I needed. Thanks again Mark. I'll watch...
• Syncro Trans For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 22:20:21 EDT
  ...It has a locking diff. I paid $1500 for it but will let it go for $950 or best. If your within 500 miles...
• Tie Rod Replacement ??
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 15:36:05 EDT
  ...steering have to be removed to facilitate the removal of the locking ring, and do you have any pointers on removing this ring? I...
• 3 Yakima Bars/Mounts/Locks For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:32:03 -0400
  Hi All, I have 3 Yakima Roof Bars that include 3 sets of high rise rain gutter locking mounts. New, these cost $375. Very...
• Re: Vent (Wing) Window handle removal
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:34:11 -0700
  Brandon, You deduced correctly that the roll pin holds the locking lever. You need a suitable 'drift' to drive the pin out. In a...
• 1991 GL Help needed...
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 13:45:55 -0800
  ...Somehow, the passenger side door now controls locking all the other doors (including the drivers door). What I am trying to figure out, is...
• Re: Locks frozen
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 22 Jun 2017 16:20:26 -0600
  Does Your Van have Central Locking ~ ORR ~ DeanB On 22 Jun , 2017, at 3:28 PM, Rick Cooper wrote: > Took my '87 2.1...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 21:07:00 -1000
  it is, it's done with a Syncro transaxle case and syncro type vacuum actuated locking diff. .. just like in a syncro, but not...
• Re: fancy front wheel bearing nut with clamp
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:50:05 -0400
  At 10:36 PM 3/21/2011, John Rodgers wrote: > I haven't really looked at this thing, but there are steel self >locking...
• Re: Storage box ideas for under rocker panel area needed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 15:45:54 -0700
  ...With some sort of locking device you now have a floor safe partially hidden by the carpet.
• Re: My Syncro Locking Diff is Possessed
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Thu, 01 Aug 1996 09:32:49 -0400
  Erick has made some excellent points about the control switch end of the diff lock, and I suspect he is right. You may also...
• westy parts
  Historical mailing list - karen brown
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 16:57:17 -0400
  ...I need a locking cap for the water tank and possibly a new hose connection for the outside. Thanks, KarenB. Karen Brown University of...
• 1987 VANAGON SYNCRO GL
  Historical mailing list - Vlach
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 01:34:09 -0500
  We are selling our 1987 Vanagon Syncro GL (w/locking differential), 5spd, 2.1 ltr-water cooled, AM/FM/CASS, seats 7 plus storage...
• Re: side sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 11:07:23 -0700
  ...On 8/19/03 8:33 AM, "joe lucca" <joe_lucca@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > i'm interested in fellow listmembers ideas on locking/securing...
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:06:57 EDT
  In a message dated 9/18/05 7:53:03 PM, rrecardo@WEBTV.NET writes: << However, when it was required of me to buy...
• Re: Sliding door... please help...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:37:03 -0800
  ...Now, if you look at the locking action, you will see, it works from top toward the bottom, hooking onto the pin. The last...
• Re: Vanagon in snow/ice
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:10:59 -0800
  ...No locking of the front wheels more than the back. If I want it to lock it does, but all the way round. Hmm...
• 89 Vanagon GL Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Chip Turpin
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 16:31:34 -0400
  ...The VC is good and the locking rear diff works perfect. It has a rebuilt tranny by AA with the taller 4th gear. New...
• Front thrust washer
  Historical mailing list - David Parsons
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:49:33 -0400
  ...I just for a 81 VANAGON and it came with new front wheel bearings,seals,thrust washers and locking nuts in the box. The...
• Paulchen rack security
  Historical mailing list - John M Rossi
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 11:13:25 -0500
  ...way to lock the rack to the vehicle or know of an alternative source of similar locking mechanisms? Thanks much for the help! -John
• Re: Syncro without AC without diff lock @ $11K
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 27 May 1998 17:09:34 -0700
  ...I want you to tell me if the price is OK. > > > > I want your opinions on how important the lack of a locking > > differential...
• Re: Locked out
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 10:52:30 -0700
  ...the car you must do one of the following: > > 1) After locking the slider, and both front doors, open the > rear hatch, lock it...
• Central locking system repair. Success!
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:16:06 -0700
  After many hours of frustration and wire pulling(no hair left to pull), I finally got the central locking system to work. Both front...
• Re: syncro locking differential stuck on!
  Historical mailing list - mike g.
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 15:55:11 -0700
  ...noticed that in my 87 vanagon syncro gl > that the rear locking differential lock was stuck on, i only noticed a few > miles from...
• Re: secure storage?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:04:21 -0500
  ...I will put together a hardware spec for the locking westy bench design as soon as I have time to fully study it! (read...
• Re: Strongbox center console
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 May 2015 17:38:59 -0400
  ...http://vanagonlife.bigcartel.com/product/locking-steel-center-console not cheap but very cool. i would have added a door to the back of...
• WTB Synchro!
  Historical mailing list - J Edward Jones
  Mon, 18 Nov 96 14:10:26 EST
  ...I would love to have a Vanagon Synchro with locking diff, but I would also consider a Toyota 4wd van or any 4wd van...
• Re: Window chrome moulding
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Thu, 4 May 2000 20:36:00 -0700
  ...Check these URL's for info on different brands of auto glass install locking-strip tools: http://www.7net7.com/glassnet/tools6.htm http...
• Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Nemo, the Bus Captain
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 20:57:46 -0700
  I remember Lilly saying he had this on his vanagon, but I've never seen them advertised before. Just the trick for you beach...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Jan 2006 - Special issue (#2006-61)
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Gruber
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:26:58 -0500
  Hi all, I've been looking for a write-up on the central locking system and how to fix the locks in my van...
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 19:57:06 -0400
  Is there a difference between the "Older" and "Newer" locking gas caps? A friend with an '87 Westy uses his ignition key to open...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:22:28 -0700
  ...http://www.weddleindustries.com/products/new-products/new-vw-094-atb-locking-differentials Also German Transaxle in Bend, OR NOT $150.00 bob
• How to remove front door lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:50:19 -0700
  I'm in the process of troubleshooting a locking problem on my '82. I have the door handle removed, but can't figure out...
• Catalina 2500 Awning
  Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 08:04:36 -0700
  ...There are no lock washers or locking nuts on those 5/16" bolts, just some funny nuts they call "weld nuts". Looks to me...
• Re: adding central locking
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 20:24:13 -0400
  I have a set up from an88 I am trying to get together.It is a bit incomplete.I do have the wiring, and...
• Re: Gas Filler Line in your Fill Tube while driving
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:35:14 -0500
  ...Sorry, I have the stock, non-locking cap. Works for me, but maybe you're more forgetful.
• Re: drivers door lock
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 19:06:13 +1200
  ...I'll also be fitting remote central locking, so won't need the key at all. If you keep a spare key in your...