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Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:06:22 -0800
...Once you see the naked ignition lock system, it will be more apparent. Unless your ignition lock cylinder has been removed before, you will...
Re: How to remove front door lock cylinder?
Historical mailing list - jon
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:10:45 -0700
Thanks! The lock was so dirty that I didn't see that pin. ;) Jon On Sat, 10 Oct 2009, Zoltan wrote: > Got to hit...
Re: 86 Syncro - Differential Lock
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Thu, 2 Mar 2000 04:16:24 +0100
...gear fracture - the differential lock vacuum solenoid became misplaced. > The van is together except for the missing differential lock solenoid (and > bracket). > > Is it...
Front differential lock light question
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 7 Jun 2004 23:36:05 -0700
My Syncro Westfalia came from the factory with a front differential lock. I added a front differential lock to my TriStar. When I engage...
Re: Vanagon locksmith
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Mon, 25 Oct 2004 12:48:33 -0400
...There is a code on the lock / door handle (see archive for details on removal to access this). Any decent locksmith can "codecut" keys...
CV joint lock ring tool
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Fri, 11 Mar 2005 21:56:27 -0500
since we recently had the thread about the CV joint lock ring pliers i decided to make a stop by my local sears today...
Rear Hatch Power Lock Fix
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Sun, 26 Jul 1998 20:41:25 -0400
Finally got to pissed at the constantly locking itself when I closed it rear hatch lock today, this seems a fairly common malady on...
Re: Locksmith help needed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:08:38 -0700
...wrote: > The generic blank for the glove box is ILCO 61VW or equivalent. > Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith > Steve's Lock Shoppe > www.steveslockshop.com >
Drivers door lock
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Wed, 30 Oct 1996 23:51:50 -0500 (EST)
I just finished the reworking of my drivers door lock. I have changed it, to lock, without the key. This is not an easy...
Modified front syncro diff with locking option.
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Fri, 23 Jun 2000 02:28:16 EDT
...I'm interested in purchasing a complete front diff with the locking option with a new VC if this is possible. See ya, Michael...
Re: Syncro diff problem
Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
Wed, 10 Jun 1998 20:49:02 +0100
...The rear diff lock operates the right hand LED using the same plunger switch method as the front diff lock, but there is no...
Re: lock problem
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 28 May 2001 16:49:09 -0700
Well, your locksmith was close to the truth. You would only have to take one lock out which take one minute or less. Usually...
Re: Alternative doorhandles from other VW models?
Historical mailing list - jbange
Wed, 22 Dec 2004 17:54:06 -0800
At 09:22 AM 12/22/2004, you wrote: > > Who knows which alternative VW models dorhandles/locks that can be used in > > the Vanagon...
Sliding Window Lock fix
Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
Mon, 13 Dec 2004 17:09:13 -0800
Does anyone have any ideas about fixing this problem with the Sliding Window on the Sliding door? The metal channel that the lock engages...
Re: Central Locking - can't open rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 23 Aug 2005 21:45:33 -0500
...If it doesn't open, turn the key and lock 90 degrees, go to the front, lock and unlock and then try the hatch...
Re: Locking Gascaps
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Fri, 28 Apr 2000 11:26:16 EDT
In a message dated 4/28/00 10:44:25 AM, kanas@QUALITY.QADAS.COM writes: << Any recommendations for preventing the lock from freezing...
Re: Not Vanagon, sticky locks, and a Westy update
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 16 Oct 2015 10:01:47 -0400
I believe that Steve generally recommends Tri-Flow for the lock cylinder itself. Of course the main resistance may be at other parts leading...
Re: problems with lock on gas tank cap
Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:14:48 -0400
...WD-40 got it working, but had a locksmith later tell me it would happen again since the locking cylinder was really dirty with...
Re: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 02:20:18 -1000
...Can you put a diff lock on a 2wd without using a syncro tranny case? Or is that the point... just use the syncro...
Re: Door lock ? and Carpet kits
Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
Sun, 16 Dec 2001 13:03:18 -0900
...Door lock ? > Basically, I can't seem to lock it (tried > various combinations of closer door, lifted handle, etc, and the know > will not...
Re: locking engine hatch
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Sat, 22 Jul 1995 08:00:48 -0700 (PDT)
On Sat, 22 Jul 1995 TShmoooz@aol.com wrote: [Bizarre theft story deleted] > Is there a locking engine hatch mechanism for a 79 bus...
Re: question bout diff-lock and tires (new syncro owner)
Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
Wed, 25 Mar 1998 22:27:28 EST
In a message dated 98-03-25 11:31:53 EST, gthaxter@DGTDESIGN.COM writes: > Diff lock is now fixed and I was wondering...
Re: Hatch Lock
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Tue, 21 Jul 2015 05:22:58 -0700
...I am lucky to have a good old time locksmith shop in my town but you can do it by mail with our List...
Re: LOCK-RIGHT locking diffs
Historical mailing list
Wed, 4 Sep 1996 15:09:23 -0400
...While on the road, the locking & un-locking can cause serious handling problems if your not very careful. A lot of off-roaders use...
Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sat, 8 Apr 2000 01:18:03 -0500
In my continuing effort to identify an orphan wire on my 86 Syncro, I have narrowed my search to to the differential lock switch...
Re: Central Locking - can't open rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Le routard 91
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:10:45 -0400
...Comes out it was the slider inside the lock that had moved to the opposite direction. I have power locks. JP > I need help...
Re: FRONT DIFF LOCK MERITS & AVAILABILITY
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 12 May 2006 22:17:37 -0400
With a rear locker, you have to loose traction on three wheels to get stuck. With a front and rear locker, instead of getting...
Re: Just picked up a 79 westy... no keys..
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 9 Jan 2001 16:57:40 -0500
> How big a deal is it to get the lock apart ... > so I can push it around and steer?? Every door lock has a...
Re: slider handle lock change
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Sat, 2 Feb 2002 11:31:30 -0600
Some erroneous information has been given on changing out the lock plug on the slider handles. It is NOT retained by a roll pin...
Sliding window locks (2nd request)
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:27:16 -0400
...I have never been able to get sliding windows to lock. This past weekend, I took the latches apart and made sure the springs...
power lock actuators FS (was: Re: Central Locks--driver's side actuator
Historical mailing list
Sun, 12 Feb 2006 15:30:53 EST
...dirty contacts, bent tabs, etc., or, do they just go > kaput? > > i have some vanagon power lock actuators for sale if anyones interested.. front...
Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 9 May 2011 18:08:56 -0700
...wrote: > > What about locking LSDs? > > > I've discussed this with Daryl several times in the last few years. > AFAIK no lockers for the auto. >
Ignition/Starter Switch R&R
Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
Fri, 9 Aug 1996 10:50:43 -0800 (AKDT)
In answer to my own question - to replace the ignition switch you must first remove the steering lock housing (miss noted in the Bentely...
Re: Syncro diff problem/part number research/shocks/wheelwell moldings; web site I posted
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 11 Jun 1998 22:53:23 -0400
...http://www.users.interport.net/~drew/Vanagon/FICHENOT.html Anyone with a lust for a front diff lock or curious about some notations I...
Re: Ignition Lock...not switch
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 7 May 2002 08:12:28 -0400
...Ignition Lock...not switch After consulting the archives it appears the way to remove the ign. lock from the cast housing is to drill...
Re: sliding window lock
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 4 Dec 2006 05:44:09 EST
...It is WAY to big to fit in the lock cavity. Does anyone have a lock assembly for this passenger slide window or perhaps...
Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:36:39 EDT
...Just because RAlanen cannot source deformed thread locknuts in stainless does not make elastic locknuts any more suitable for the job at hand. A...
Diff Locks
Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
Mon, 11 Jan 1999 10:27:29 GMT
I tried to select the diff locks on my '88 Syncro for the first time today and the warning lights would not come on...
Re: locked out
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Tue, 27 Aug 2002 10:57:40 -0600
...Called the local traveling locksmith and it took him 2-3 minutes to "break-in". I drove home, parked the car in the garage...
Re: Replaceing the Ignition lock cylinder ?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:32:13 -0700
...all ??? > the lock cylinder must be drilled out with a hold 1/8 " drill > 12mm down from the top of the lock cylinder > 10mm...
Re: vanagon winter maladies - frozen door locks
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:52:41 -0500
...vanagon winter maladies - frozen door locks Frozen door locks.. anyone use a lighter to heat the key a little and get the lock moving...
Re: New Syncro - some questions
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Dec 1997 11:05:33 -0500
In a message dated 97-12-04 09:30:59 EST, vickrail@VELOCITY.NET writes: << The lock knob you refer to should be pulled...
Re: on locking gas caps..
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:25:55 -0500
...The old cap locks are queefed out, the new ones come with unloaded tumblers, i.e., no wafers installed, i.e., unkeyed, i.e...
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...
Re: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 01:54:23 EDT
...the only difference is the lock style... just re-key the late model lock to fit the earlier vans key. chris
88 Automatic Shifter does not lock in gear
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:39:10 -0400
Hello all, My 88 Automatic Shifter does not lock in gear. The thumb mechanism spring is intact but you could still move it into...
Re: Light for synchro
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Dec 1995 20:01:47 -0500
...The lights in the differential lock control panel operate as such: One light is to help you see the control panel and turns on...
Re: questions about electric locks
Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
Tue, 9 Jul 2002 07:55:59 -0500
My California shaped lock units definitely use a rotary motor with a stepped shaft that carries a worm gear which drives the whole assembly...
Re: Non-locking gas cap
Historical mailing list
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:02:58 EST
i have a factory non locking gas cap if anyone needs one
Re: locking gas cap
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:59:56 -0500
...I no longer can lock the keys inside the car, since the camper driver's door cannot be locked from outside without the key...
Re: '86 Steering Lock
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:30:35 -0700
...Then take that handle to a locksmith and they look up the code and cut a key to match it. I have had this...
Re: Dumb differential question
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:19:39 -0700
...if you do talk to Daryl about this, ask him about a Peloquin LSD in there instead of the locker. Since you're ready...
Sliding Door Cable Busted & Door Stuck Closed
Historical mailing list - Didliratgaff
Fri, 17 May 2002 03:36:54 -0700
...While camping this past week, Cable and Bowden tube busted off near the rear lock. I have a new cable coming this morning at...
Re: Sliding Door Intermittent Electric Door Locking Problem
Historical mailing list - David Stell
Fri, 20 Jul 2001 22:04:21 -0500
...Sliding Door Intermittent Electric Door Locking Problem > Hi, > > I'm having problems when locking my sliding door in conjunction with the front > doors. Occasionally...
Re: Door lock ? and Carpet kits
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Mon, 17 Dec 2001 08:49:36 -0800
...Door lock ? and Carpet kits > > > Hahaha... I don't mean to embarrass anyone; I seem to remember trying > to > figure out how to lock...
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...
Syncro Diff Lock Actuator Removal
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
Sun, 20 Mar 2005 19:20:05 -0800
...The diff lock actuator doesn't want to come off. I have pulled off the housing and released the lock ring, but nothing wants...
Re: Locking Gas Cap
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:18:10 -0700
...Locking Gas Cap Locksmiths stock all manner of locks and caps. They can also key your existing cap with any other key. Why don...
Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 04:26:41 +0000
...Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin I use a spray can of silicone on all my locks, helps with freezing in cold weather as...
Re: Below Seat Drawer Mod
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:22:53 +1200
...The only thing I don't like is the combo lock. Personally, > I would prefer a key lock. Easier to deal with in the...