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• Jetta -> Eurovan = Jetta FS
  Historical mailing list - David Maguiness
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 16:38:29 -0500
  ...moonroof with sunshade * Power steering * Power brakes * Power windows * Power central locking * Air conditioning * Tilt steering wheel * 6-speaker AM/FM cassette stereo * Alarm...
• Lost AA Transaxle's email(defunct)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 18:56:39 -0800
  ...Tranny is locking up into 3rd gear, but also having some strange shifter problems despite new plastic parts a year or so ago. Read...
• Syncro 16 - what years? links?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 17:00:25 -0400
  ...What years was the syncro 16 made? What years were double locking diff's available? What years was ABS available? Anyone ever see a...
• Re: Off-Roading in 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 13:12:25 -0700
  ...above? Probably about the best upgrade you could get is a locking diff-cost me about $600. To me, its better than a syncro...
• Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 16:32:49 -0600
  Slight modification of that kind of unit to put the locking solenoids in different positions shouldn�t be to hard either. The only trick...
• Re: Crankshaft oil seal & holding that pulley
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:10:05 -0400
  ...hold the pulley and crankshaft from turning ?............. ( with engine on the floor perhaps you used an ordinary flywheel locking tool ) Scott www.turbovans.com
• Re: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 May 2012 16:20:54 -0700
  ...No can do on driver's door ...to help prevent locking keys in the car. on 85's and later with the improved sliding...
• early vanagon door locks, passenger side
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 00:33:39 CST
  ...you can replace that part of the door locking mechanism (the big brass part you can see when you open the door) with a...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 03:49:31 -0500
  ...Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question Hi all. This may also apply to Pico US, but for Pico Canada, these locking type push on connectors...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Gus Cairo
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 19:46:39 -0700
  ...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: Dumb differential question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 11:47:18 -0800
  ...with an open > differential and I'd like to have a locking differential. But I like the 5 > speed so how about fitting a...
• Re: 'Nother Newbie--Lifting that poptop! '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sat, 11 Jun 2005 21:14:00 -0400
  ...locking bar can make that final snap into postion. > I've oiled the hinges on the poptop, but haven't yet lubed the locking...
• Re: Fuel line clamps-how to remove?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 23:46:39 -0400
  ...very small flat blade screwdriver into the crimped area, attaching a locking pliers (vice grips) to the handle of the screwdriver, and twisting it...
• Syncro passenger van for sale $3000
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 23:28:16 -0500
  ...Rear locking differential. Needs complete exhaust pipes, but not muffler and cat. 240K miles, silver with blue interior, fold-down rear bed/seat. Will...
• General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:23:52 -0500
  ...On those nuts that hold the crankcase halves etc together....do you guys typically use self locking nuts or do regular nuts with blue...
• Power Steering Rack Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:16:11 -0500
  ...I sorta would like to give it a go, but absolutely not unless I can get that proper wrench for the locking ring from...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:48:12 -0700
  Getting in on this thread late but.. When I got my '90 Westy almost nine years ago the gas cap locked with the ignition...
• Re: Friday locking gas cap for many vehicles FS
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 May 2010 10:27:38 -0400
  At 06:24 AM 5/21/2010, Max Wellhouse wrote: >ago and since Big A was bought out by Car Quest, it only seemed...
• 2 litre Jetta Motor in my 83 Westie
  Historical mailing list - Dale Will
  Tue, 20 Aug 96 17:54:45 -0700
  ...The only problem encountered was vapor locking crawling up a Jeep trail in the ultra low first gear of this trans. I plan to...
• Re: Special Screwdriver Source
  Historical mailing list
  21 Aug 96 10:08:54 PDT
  ...Metric yes, but if used left handed will disengage locking blade. <and yes I know you were testing me> Didn't think I had...
• Re: [Syncro] Fwd: Re: Re : How VC's work
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 22:08:19 -0700
  > >On Fri, 23 Apr 1999, Davidson wrote: > > > >> Well, > >> if temperature plays any significant role in the viscous coupling locking > >> up, it seems that we...
• Wire Harness for Auto-Lock System??
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 09:06:01 -0700
  Can anyone tell me if the wiring harness is in place for the power door locking system in a '90 GL that has the...
• Re: Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 14:49:11 -0600
  ...Remote control door unlocking? For an '87 Vanagaon (non-westy) Van has central locking. Anyone have suggestions for wireless keychain remote add-on (with...
• Re: Info on Westy water tank keys
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Fri, 24 May 2002 13:25:18 -0600
  ...The later filler, which is all that is available as a replacement, uses a locking cover, and is hinged at the bottom. It takes...
• Re: 90 Vanagon Syncro - Emission Test Gas Cap Failure - Solution
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:18:41 -0400
  ...open book portion - �pressure > testing of the 2 year old OEM locking gas cap. > > The same thing has happened each of the past 3...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 17:21:07 -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: for sale; 1987 syncro vanagon!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Fri, 8 May 1998 23:25:09 EDT
  ...no a/c or weekender, tho, but syncro worked ok (no locking diff) they're getting cheaper, and cheaper..ya just gotta look for...
• FS: 86 syncro and 82 ASI
  Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 01:40:02 EDT
  ...2500 86 Syncro Vanagon,Champagne,5 spd,locking rear diff,AC,Hasn't been driven for 3 years, but will run. 2000 ____________________________________________________________________ Get your...
• Re: WTB: 86-91 Vanagon -non camper - 4spd
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 22:42:52 EDT
  ...I have in it. I live in VT. all power options. locking diff. etc. I will be ebaying it if I dont sell it...
• Re: Sliding Door Bumper Strip
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 19:46:10 +0000
  ...be sure there is one, bwcause without it > your sliding door locking mechanism is on it's way to failure. The piece > only cost...
• FW: latest problem.... the power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 21:32:04 -0400
  ...After parking and locking up, my passenger door will not stop pulling the lock pin down. If I unlock the passenger door, it IMMEDIATELY...
• FS: 1985 Syncro Doublecab 2.1WBX locking diff front & rear $11,995/bo
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 18:53:56 -0800
  Hi Gang, I will be thinning the fleet a bit. Please pmail for specifics and pics. Needs some rust work. Painted escorial green. Five...
• Re: Roof Racks, Space Boxes and Westys
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 19:23:00 -0500
  ...If you're not 6ft and pretty strong, you might need just a little help locking the top in place. The initial lift is...
• Re: bolt sizes for exhaust
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 09:02:35 -0400
  ...Anyone can tell me what size I need, exactly? > And should I get the locking washers I've seen mentioned? > > Thanks again, > Wes >
• Re: I lock but they open ...
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:45:40 -0700
  ...zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: > > > > Hi all Vanagonites, > > This is a central locking trouble. Now, I lock the door and they all > lock > > then open...
• Re: Radio removal
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:28:05 -0700
  ...Pushing them into the holes should release the locking tabs. The radio should then be able to slide out with ease. -- BenT
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 20 May 2002 21:50:40 -0500
  ...It keeps from ruining the locking assembly on the front latch mechanism. I learned a long time ago that the outside lever with the...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 11:20:31 -0500
  ...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: Locked out
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 10:14:52 -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...
• Re: Weddle Engineering, Locking Differentials Update and Parts Plea
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 00:25:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...needing to slow to 5 miles per hour to engage the locking > differential. Additionally, I would need to secure, purchase, > and install the vacuum...
• Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Mon, 15 May 1995 16:20:34 -0500
  ...Wally Mart sells locking ones that supposedly will fit, but I really dislike llaves. Also, I finally got my oil temp gauge hooked up...
• Re: FW: From Vgonman,RE:wierd cylinder under driver footwell molding (jetta n...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 19:21:30 EDT
  ...be some kind of propellant cylinder for the seatbelts toprovide extra locking force in the event of an accident.. i'm inclined to agree...
• Re: Car alarms- Humor
  Historical mailing list - Andree Hurley
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 14:33:33 -0500
  ...off of my truck two years ago (my fault for not locking it, but in Port Townsend?). Older and wiser...and more cynical... Andree...
• Re: can anyone with european ETKA look up a part for me??
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 11:06:55 -0800
  ...part for me? im looking for the > part number for the locking decklid/engine lid latch that was an option for the > vanagon single...
• Stiff Door Mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 16:29:32 -0600
  ...On both my 1983 and 1987 Vanagons, the problem has been an accumulation of dirt and grime in both the locking and latching mechanisms...
• Re: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:58:20 -0800
  ...Peloquin experience? >> >> >>> Daryl, >>> >>> Do you think that the Peloquin locking LSD would be a good upgrade for a >>> Syncro without the factory locker? Does...
• Re: weddle 5 speed tranny...What you get...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 21:36:43 EDT
  ...I also added a LockRite locking diff. When the locking diff acted up, they took it back and credited me my money. I added...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:09:42 -0400
  ...Thanks for all the help, folks. > > > > Apparently the cable's adjustment locking nut and washer had worked loose, > and that's why it opened...
• Installing new brake pads in 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 22:52:24 -0700
  ...Both Bentley and Haynes say that I must use NEW self locking bolts when refastening the brake caliper housing. Is that true?? Is that...
• '89 - '91 Synchro differences
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Howard
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 11:33:22 -0400
  ...Do all of them have a locking differential? Do they come with the GL package (pw, pl, cruise, etc.) standard? Anything special I should...
• Re: Is it safe to pull out the chrome window strips?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 16:36:08 -0500
  ...I feel that they are they are there for a reason, to spread the bead to assist in locking the rubber to the glass...
• power lock actuators FS wasRe: central lock motor
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 13:48:05 EDT
  ...Any suggestions or anybody have one for > sale? Thanks. > > Pat Callaghan Jr. > i have a complete central locking system or will piece out if...
• Re: <Syncro> viscous coupling fluid !
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Feb 1997 19:00:03 -0800
  ...Still I do not see why one could not join the VC concept with a differential to provide an automatic locking diff. But I...
• Re: Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:51:31 -0400
  ...You can take the "locking cover" (see "cover" on diagram on Bentley 35.60a) off and feel the "stop cap" move around if it...
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:27:00 -0700
  The old and workable fix is to unscrew locking button and slip a small length of rubber tubing (snug fit) over screw portion of...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 17:57:28 -0800
  ...may also apply to Pico US, but for Pico Canada, these locking > type push on connectors: > > http://www.picocanada.com/en/product/134.php...
• how to make your locking gas cap accept the same key as your doors/ignition
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 03:41:34 EST
  how many of you out there have a seperate key for your locking gas cap because you lost your cap and got a used...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:06:05 -0600
  ...com> wrote: > fwiw, > my vans that have a key for the locking gas cap use a different shorter key > than the ignition key. > I...
• Re: Hidden Key & Code
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 16:55:40 -0500
  ...The only hidden spare key I ever found was in a 65 bus with a locking steering coumn, and the owner lost the key...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 11:44:20 -0700
  ...clever, referring to the stock diff as 'full-slip.' Perhaps the locking or limited slip differentials available will fit an automatic. ----- Original Message ----- From...