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• Vent Window Removal
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 19:11:26 -0400
  ...I'm having a little trouble getting the roll pin out of the locking mechanism. I am assuming that will allow me to remove...
• Positive Vendor report
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 21:48:02 -0700
  ...I had Weddle outfit a south African 5spd transmission with od 5th and syncro locking differential, and Cory motors did the installation along with...
• Re: When Is A Project Finished?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 21:23:04 +1200
  ...Remote central locking. ABS (stock on some Caravelles... not mine, unfortunately). Power steering ;-) To add to my huge list of modifications-to-do, I...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:59:56 -0500
  ...away from my transportation, and that I was equally capable of locking my keys inside the car. After doing so many miles from the...
• Fw: Water tank level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 14 May 1999 17:00:12 -0700
  ...The locking Tank Water Filler is $43.95 including two (2) keys f.o.b. our warehouse. We accept VISA/MC and can be...
• Re: Gas Filler Line in your Fill Tube while driving
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:24:49 -0800
  ...Turbovans wrote... >>As someone pointed out ...................if you have the stock >>locking gas >>cap...........it's fairly fool proof in that if you keep...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 13:51:08 -0500
  ...Examine locking mechanism - something is loose. Work with > the little loose thingamajig until it flips over and will engage the locking > bar on the...
• Re: Fuel filler cap stuck
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Thu, 22 Jan 2015 13:50:32 -0800
  ...Could not get the >> locking filler cap to budge. Looking at the pictures here: h >> ttp://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t...
• Re: Binding when turning
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 02:36:14 -0400
  ...This would mean that the VC was not locking up. The original post seemed to idicate that the binding was severe. Severe binding could...
• Re: Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:20:47 -0500
  Scott...U R a great guy. U always have time to answer questions and provide advice. Keep it up! Michael in San Antonio 91GL...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:01:40 -0400
  > From my experience, it is only the Syncro that had the > ignition key operate the gas cap. Both my Syncros were that > way, but...
• FS: 87 Vanagon GL Syncro Westie in Oregon (again)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Michael Gardner
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 11:09:51 -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: vanagon sliding door FS
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 17:24:17 PDT
  And whats your going rate? does it have central locking? >From: JordanVw@aol.com >To: mark_hb@hotmail.com, vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com >Subject...
• Re: Front seat switch, '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 16:19:21 EST
  ...don't forget to lift the locking latch that prvents the seat from sliding of fthe track all the way forward.
• window vent problem
  Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 13:06:56 -0600
  I have a window vent in which the locking mechanism somehow has been rotated about 20 to 25 degrees counterclockwise (looking out of the...
• Re: Rear Hatch Power Lock
  Historical mailing list - Dwight Reed
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 20:15:44 -0400
  ...So far I've tried every combination of locking and unlocking I can think of and nothing has changed. Would disconnecting the battery do...
• Anyone have a Westy utility hook-up for the filler tank?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 15:31:18 -0800
  ...is the filler hook-up for the tank...I still have the locking cap. Anyone have such a rare treasure out there? Thanks, Bruce
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:25:45 -0400
  Don't do what I did and trust some parts store - what a nightmare....now I have an old generic one that doesn't...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:12:16 -0800
  ...Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question > Ok. I see. > > I agree. It seems these terminals require a different crimper than I > have. I did find...
• Self Locking Nuts--"Always Replace"
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 10:07:51 -0400
  Tim and Dennis, the manual says to replace all self locking nuts (the kind that are deformed thread or crushed type). I notice that...
• Re: Power Steering Boots
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 06:47:29 -0500
  ...That lip acts as the locking mechanism. Just FYI. Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: >Larry, > >The "correct way...
• Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 17:22:12 -0600
  ...If really concerned use a touch of red > Loctite. > > For the 8 screws that hold the caliper to the bracket they use some > locking...
• Re: Securing table
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Nov 2014 06:03:37 -0600
  ...Securing table > > That should read "they areN'T holding" > > In a '90, if the inner locking pieces are still inside the brackets along > with...
• Re: Electrical ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 29 Jun 2019 22:18:32 -0600
  ...Unlocking or Locking either Front Door has No effect on Slider or Rear Hatch ~
• Re: fancy front wheel bearing nut with clamp
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:36:32 -0500
  I haven't really looked at this thing, but there are steel self locking nuts used on airplanes in some places. Wonder if those...
• About Red Line gear oil???
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 07:10:36 -0700
  ...After rebuilding the Westy tranny and adding a locking differential, I'm interested in giving it something good to drink... Thanks, Bob Bellanca `81...
• sliding windows 85GL
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 16:52:54 -0500
  ...they have these sides with grooves on them that allow movement/locking in about 3 posistions. Q: Is thier anyway to replace the locks...
• Sticking rear hatch lock problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 5 May 2001 16:22:36 -0700
  ...I have central locking. I have to spray in WD 40 to get it to work (after spraying then I lock and unlock from...
• Towing an automatic bus
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 11:42:39 -0400
  ...miles) he does not, nor do I know the procedure for locking the front wheels, etc....just point them straight and take out the...
• Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:29:14 -0700
  ...That advantage would definitely be lost. >Realisticly the main advantage to the syncro tranny would be >to get one with a rear locking differential...
• Overheating Problem FIXED! Thanks all...
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 15:10:14 -0700
  Well...finally figured out what was causing the '90 Carat to overheat going uphill...the distributer was locking up and constantly messing up the...
• Three campers for sale
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 15:20:54 -0400
  1986 Westfalia Syncro, 2.1 wbx, 192K miles, locking rr diff, light gold, needs body and paint. Runs good, drive it home. $6500 1986...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 10:02:32 -0500
  Jeff, Please tell us about the housing modifications you did for the locking differential. I'm seriously considering this option when I do my...
• FS 87 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Becks
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 16:55:02 -0800
  ...162,000 miles Locking diff. Large sunroof version Fog lights on bumper I have the Projektzwo Foglights (Not installed yet) Heads were done @ 88...
• Re: cool hatch acessory mod.. (fun easy stuff to do this weekend)
  Historical mailing list - James A. Creech III
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 12:29:02 -0400
  ...I have central locking, but my motor seems to always engage / disengage as it should. Must be the mechanical latch itself worn out, or...
• Re: Vanagon NOS gascap on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 9 May 2008 11:45:37 -0400
  With the price of gas, are you sure you want a non-locking gas cap on your van? It at least keeps the honest...
• Re: 1991 GL Help needed...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 00:52:28 +0100
  ...or, is there some special proprietary system, or combination to switch > which door, is the primary locking door. > > I'm glad at least on...
• Re: replacement fuse cover for 85 needed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 12:29:29 -0400
  ...I've forgotten how that works on the Westy seats, but if it is a necessary part of locking the back upright it's...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:20:43 -0600
  and, http://www.shopwiki.com/VW+Vanagon+Gas+Cap?sb=1 On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 9:37 PM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail...
• Re: central locking problem, and a tip
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 13 May 1998 16:59:41 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-13 12:52:19 EDT, Scooter061@AOL.COM writes: << I've painted them with a rubber paint designed...
• Re: gas Cap Key
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 09:26:42 -0500
  ...the can > opener blade works just fine That makes everyone's locking gas caps pretty useless, then, I'd guess. ;) Ah well. Around here...
• FS: Roof Rack
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 08:50:30 -0400
  ...The rack includes two 64" bars, four locking knobs, keys and four 8" high feet. I am asking $200.00 for the rack and...
• Re: Westy Syncro driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 16:18:57 -0700
  ...Then locate the locking tab on the seat track. Lift latch while punching seats all the way forward until it is completely off the...
• Re: Tried this cruise control?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Simpson
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 09:44:51 -0700
  ...The way I did mine was using the _throttle mounting bracket with locking washer_, I drilled one of the holes slightly larger, and then...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:28:00 -0400
  ...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: Locking or LS diff for 5 sp. ?
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:10:22 -0500
  ...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: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 16:20:50 -0800
  ...I had to dig out in front of the tires to get moving again. > Locking > > diff and granny low did not help. I did...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 14 Jul 2019 15:27:21 -0700
  ...08 AM, Mike Miller <mwmiller6@att.net> wrote: >>> >>> Anyone have a locking gas cap for sale? Mine's been garbaged up for quite a...
• Re: Snowtire update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 22:45:37 -0400
  ...This situation would be *greatly* improved if it had a >locking differential (can you get these for a non-synchro?). > Maybe, try Weddle Engineering...
• Re: Vanagon 85 : Sliding door hard to lock
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 07:23:06 EDT
  ...1- The locking knob does not always go to the lock position (up) 2- Sometimes the sliding door doesn't lock, it goes back...
• Re: I Need a New (Manual) Transmission!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 20:54:02 EST
  ...I had a problem with a locking diff that I had them add, they applied the cost of the locker to a four spider...
• Re: Sliding Door Not Locking Open
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 09:03:31 -0800
  --- Robert Brink <onthe_brink@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > The sliding door on my 1991 Westfalia refuses to > stay locked in the open > position. Looking at...
• Re: Gas Cap Removal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 14:27:46 -0800
  ...Does anyone have a good method for removing the stock locking gas cap > on a Vanagon? > > Believe it or not, after 15 years of...
• sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 14:02:26 -0400
  ...To unlock I have to hold up the "locking catch" in the inside and then I can use the handle (either inside or outside...
• Re: rear brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:54:05 +0000
  I recall the last 928 had some odd locking protocol where if you locked the hatch with the key, but then opened the door...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:26:53 -0700
  ...I carry a cheapo non-locking cap in the spare parts stash as a back up, just in case. But do the cap yourself...
• Re: 82 Diesel Timing Belt
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:18:12 -0600
  ...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: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 17 May 2004 07:19:42 -0700
  I realize the sand part, I am just failing to see the logic of ALWAYS locking the rears and front differentials at the SAME...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 03:51:59 +0000
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  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?C=20Snyder=20?=
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:48:26 -0400
  Hello list, I am trying to get a new rear hatch lock for my 1987 2 wd wolfburg with the centrol locking system. Mine...