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• Re: Rear hatch lock revisited - a sidebar question
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Jun 1997 02:02:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I've seen the drawing/diagram of the rear hatch remote > locking mechanism. > > Question 1: Does the remote locking mechanism require a special door...
• Re: Not exactly...was: towing with a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 19:04:45 -0500
  ...Also, since the proportioning valve's function is to keep the rear brakes from locking up, the downward force on the rear of the...
• Re: Central Locking - can't open rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:42:28 -0700
  ...Central Locking - can't open rear hatch > > Go to the front, right side preferably. Lock everything, then unlock. > Now go to the hatch and...
• Electric Locks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 14:06:34 -0500
  ...link from the top of the lock/operator up to the locking button in the door is missing. This is an obscure part and...
• Parts F/S
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 18:18:50 -0700
  ...parts, for sale while surfing, including a syncro 5 spd w/ locking diff. Not my stuff, just thought someone might be interested. Andrew 1984...
• WTB 85 Vanagon rear hatch light switch.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 30 May 2012 10:47:27 -0400
  ...is open.Mine busted, it is located next to the hatch locking pin. Does anyone parting out a vanagon or that has a good...
• Re: blue coolant?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Apr 1994 21:19:00 -0600
  ...I got the locking-side model at Apec, here in Houston. I just called him about this - he didn't even understand what "mail...
• Lock rite locking differentials
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 19:42:18 -0700
  Well fellow list Volks, I believe someone warned me about locking differentials, but noooo, I had to give it a try...I now face...
• Re: 2wd Syncro Traction
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 10:57:14 EST
  ...I feel that hookup would get around as well as, if not better than, a Syncro without the locking diff. It would perform well...
• Wanted: Syncro Owners manual
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 19:12:46 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I want to refer to the sections regarding the Diff locking switch and all the fluid amounts & changing procedures. Also does any one have...
• WTB: Westy rear table arm, pre-85
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 15:17:07 -0700
  ...This is the type where there is a socket with a locking knob on the end of the arm, and the table bracket has...
• Re: Driver's door lock info?
  Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 02:22:28 EDT
  ...t lock without the key in order to prevent you from locking the keys inside...an idiot-proof feature. I kinda like it. -Lauren...
• FW: Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:38:45 -0400
  ...Syncro for sale Hi there, I hope this is going to the right place. '87 syncro transporter-window van with sunroof, locking diff, fresh...
• Help! Tie Rod end/ power steering connection...
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 22:27:16 EDT
  Hi All, How do you remove the locking ring, that holds the tie rod to the power steering unit? Does the power steering unit...
• Re: Syncro Estasy, spins, ABS
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Oct 1994 18:44:38 -0700
  ...ABS, usually, moitors wheel speeds and modulates the brakes to prevent any of the wheels from locking up. When it senses a wheel slowing...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:00:43 -0700
  fwiw, my vans that have a key for the locking gas cap use a different shorter key than the ignition key. I don't...
• Re: lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:36:16 -0400
  ...I defeated this on a couple of VW's before, but I just left the Vanagon alone - I have come too close to locking...
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 May 2000 16:13:00 -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: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 18:10:20 -0500
  ...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: Issue with door lock
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:58:02 -0700
  ...Then fiddle around with locking button etc and see what's what. alistair On 16-Apr-10, at 8:45 AM, Alistair Bell wrote...
• Re: Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 09:54:56 -0000
  ...The power locking feature of my > '91 Carat seems to be getting a little sluggish in the sliding door only. > Mechanically, the door seems...
• Locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Vwbrain
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:00:17 -0400
  Hey guys been busy and just read this. I keep my gas key and ignition key together on a ring with a caribener that...
• Re: vanagon manufacturer's upholstry types/codes
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 15:42:14 EDT
  ...realpoo. >> Simon, The problem with Scotchguarding a cleaned item is you are locking in any leftover detergent into your fabric, eh? BenT Hugh Moore
• WTB: Syncro Diff Lock Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 07:30:45 -0700
  On the off chance that anyone is parting out a syncro with a locking rear differential, I could use most of the external locker...
• Re: Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:14:47 -0400
  Hmm, my hatch lock has developed a quirk of being 'out of phase' with the other locks - it will miss a 'locking' stage, and...
• Re: Strongbox center console
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 19 May 2015 12:10:45 -0400
  ...http://www.rockymountainwesty.com/Locking_Storage_Drawer_Front_Drivers_Seat_p/rmw-lsd01dr.htm > > >> On May 18, 2015, at 9:00 PM, Automatic digest...
• Gas tank and gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Tue, 4 May 2010 08:05:05 -0700
  ...fit correctly but we can't get the replacement we bought (locking version from Van Cafe) to fit properly either. So, we got another...
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 24 May 2000 18:08:12 -0500
  ...D6 locking compound > > >> Yah - and make darned sure that you won't need to pull >> the bolt for a looong time before the loc...
• Sliding door... please help...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 27 Nov 2018 10:18:02 -0800
  hi all, on my van the sliding locking mechanism works well on the front (or on the handle end)... but on other end (the...
• Re: Alternator belt burning up?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 5 May 2012 09:29:29 -0600
  Bearing locking up under load? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May 5, 2012 10:28 AM, "Tom Hargrave" <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote...
• Re: What are these things that came with my 85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 20:04:33 -0500
  ...The bottom one looks like a key to locking aerials I have seen, the kind that lock down so people can't vandalize them...
• Re: Syncro locking diffs question from Sudhir Desai
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 18:26:29 -0400
  I wish i did but since i don't, i'll have to make do with cheap off-roading in my 2wd Van (it...
• where your from
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fisher
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 06:31:06 +1000
  ...Has Power mirrors, central locking overhead aircon etc. I've just had BOTH the rear tranny and the front diff rebuilt. New Ring and...
• Re: Does anybody know the address (Was:Milestone reached and Traction question)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 08:07:34 -0700
  ...Javier Zavala <zavlomja@EC-RED.COM> >This sound very interesting!!! > >Javier > > > you should also be able to get a locking diff made by the...
• Curtain hanging conundrum
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 21:03:55 -0700
  ...supposed to use every other loop on the curtains? All the locking gliders are in place, so I'm confused. It seems like every...
• Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 23:11:42 -0800
  ...them off will I be able to? It sounds like a great idea but am I locking my exhaust system up for ever? Jere
• Re: Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:43:41 -0500
  ...yada, yada... > > http://detroit.craigslist.org/car/775364327.html > Thought there MIGHT be someone interested in a Syncro, especially > one with a locking rear...
• Re: 82 Diesel Timing Belt
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:45:10 -0800
  ...Further > proof you are at TDC is that the two cam lobes nearest you are pointing up, > and further still that the cam locking...
• Re: Synchro to 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 14:13:15 -0700
  ...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: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:53:44 -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: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - B
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:50:51 -0700
  ...Is there an aftermarket >>> alternative? >>> I'd actually prefer to have a non-locking one; the idea of losing >>> a gas >>> cap >>> key and...
• Re: Sweet Revenge
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Aug 1994 15:28:52 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I might suggest a locking gas cap is in order!!! Matthew
• Re: syncro tranny with locking diff-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 02:58:45 EST
  NACHTAIN7@AOL.COM writes: << Does anyone have or know anyone that does have a good low mileage or rebuilt transmission they would like to...
• Re: Timing Belt, Tools and etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 17:49:41 -0800
  I've heard that the cam can be damaged by using a cam locking tool to hold the cam while tightening or loosening the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Bergey, Dennis
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 08:51:21 -0700
  ...Auxiliary Catalytic space heater * Extra Inside Lights * Water Heater, Shower attachment * CD Player-Radio-Stereo System * Locking Roof Racks $ 9,850. (805) 569-9121
• Sliding Door Bumper Strip
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 14:19:34 -0500
  ...be sure there is one, bwcause without it your sliding door locking mechanism is on it's way to failure. The piece only cost...
• Re: Tie rod replacement (not tie rod ends)
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:31:10 -0400
  ...I tightened it back but the slot for the locking tab is on the top and slightly toward the rear. There is only a...
• Re: Exhaust collector bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:34:09 -0800
  ...I have used N0122282 8x17 "Wavy Washers" 311101463 8mm (13mm Hex) Locking Hex Nut Qty 3 Collector Pipe to Cat Converter N01034510 8x45 (13mm...
• Re: *CORRECTION* Product review: folding lug wrench / It's Wonderful!!!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 00:12:45 EST
  ...So, do you know if there is a matching pair of locking pliers to complete this ensemble? George> It should read as follows: <Martha...
• Re: Painting exhaust pipes?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:08:37 -0500
  ...There are there are inside and outside serrated locking washers, and bendable tab locking devices that are available through the industry. If worse comes...
• Re: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:39:59 +0200
  ...adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH? Date: 14.9.2006 - 7:51:44 > In a message dated 9/14/06 1:17:46...
• Re: At long last finally and looking at lots of little problems to come
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:55:31 -0800
  ...The nuts cannot be self locking or Nylock BECAUSE the carriage bolts suppled will turn in the Fibreglass and not allow you to ever...
• Re: front door lock stuck
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 8 Jul 2015 11:58:49 -0700
  ...there a cam in there and it doesn't reach the locking mechanism to open the door... On Wed, Jul 8, 2015 at 11...
• Re: ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 10 Jul 2022 14:12:34 -0500
  ...like that little link from the lock to the push > sown locking button is going to be available anywhere, so I will have to...
• =?utf-8?Q?Rear=20hatch=20lock=20for=20electronic=20locking=20system?=
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?C=20Snyder=20?=
  Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:38:24 -0400
  I need a new hatch lock for my 1987 2wd that does hace the electric locking system (although it doesen't work) I also...
• lookin for replacement side window/ was side window lock help
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sat, 30 May 1998 21:08:43 -0600
  > I have a small problem with locking my side window. It seems that the track > is worn out (the inside AL bottom piece with...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Cylinder Replacement-lock cylinder removal
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 23:15:27 EDT
  ...bladed screwdriver(like a jeweler's type)to unscrew a tiny locking screw that holds the cylinder in place.Remove the lock cylinder with...
• Re: Best way to break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 11:22:04 EST
  ...pry out the little plastic spacers that hold the glass in the bottom tracks - the windows will jump the locking mechanisms... now there will...
• Help - Radio Code Problem
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 14:28:36 -0700
  ...know what the code is and my battery went dead, hence locking up the anti-theft-coded radio. I never coded the radio myself...
• Does anybody know the address (Was:Milestone reached and Traction question)
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 18:39:38 -0500
  This sound very interesting!!! Javier > you should also be able to get a locking diff made by the ?australian? > company ARB. they are nice...