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  • Re: Non-locking gas cap
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:32:42 -0500
    I tuck mine into the passengers handle. Since it's just above the opening I can't miss it. Did OK for the two...
  • Re: 86 westy syncro , wires, and locking diff.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 Apr 1996 22:29:27 -0400
    I can vouch for the 6 month life expectancy of non-VW wires! Almost 6 months to the day after installing cheap wires, my...
  • Looking for a synchro
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 26 May 96 5:30:12 EDT
    ...I'm new to this subculture, but I'm looking for a Synchro in a model year that has a locking rear differential. I...
  • Re: campers and colors
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 May 1996 03:22:56 -0400
    ...Did it have a locking steering column and wiring for two tone taillights?
  • Re: High Pitched Thanks
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 Dec 1996 17:17:17 -0500
    ...Wiesner Craig) writes: > Is there an easy way to replace the locking assembly in the trans? Also, > I now know that the motors need...
  • Water tank filler hose - 86 Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Rich Durant
    Thu, 20 Aug 1998 11:54:15 -0700
    I need that corrugated hose that runs from the locking inlet to the nipple on the side of the water tank. I stopped at...
  • Re: Rounded off lug nut, HELP!
    Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
    Fri, 21 Jan 2000 18:45:09 -0600
    ...This is also how to get off locking lugs with no key. Rob
  • Re: FW: From Vgonman,RE:wierd cylinder under driver footwell molding (jetta no vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 16 Jun 2000 12:12:27 +0200
    ...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: Front heater valve replacement procedures?
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Tue, 20 Jun 2000 15:53:46 -0400
    > I just discovered a new (to me) > tool at my FLAPS (NAPA) called a "hose pincher"! This is a ratchet > locking device that looks...
  • Re: sliding windows 85GL
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:08:12 EST
    ...they have these sides with grooves on them that > allow movement/locking in about 3 posistions. > > your little plastic spacer guides have decomposed and...
  • Question about replacing front brake pads
    Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 08:30:02 -0400
    Hi Folks, How many of you replace those self locking bolts that hold the front calipers on? I recently replaced the front pads on...
  • Can't get table to come out
    Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
    Tue, 13 Nov 2001 19:01:09 -0800
    ...Someone told me once I get it out I need to adjust the locking mechanism. But I can't get it open to adjust...
  • Re: Removing front seats in 91 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 09:00:06 EDT
    ...Then pry up the locking lever on the left side, then slide all the way off. BenT <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8...
  • Re: Bumper repairs, fibreglass
    Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
    Sat, 15 Jul 2006 19:32:59 -0700
    ...In a separate post, I'll ask for assistance on how to troubleshoot an overactive electric door locking mechanism. ( It locks and promptly unlocks...
  • Re: Need Viscous Coupling Refresher Course - '91 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Mon, 16 May 2005 07:54:14 EDT
    In a message dated 5/15/05 9:16:28 PM, vanagonteepee@GMAIL.COM writes: << What ARE situations where locking the differential makes a...
  • Re: Door Locks keep recycling
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Fri, 3 Jan 2003 12:06:04 -0700
    ...Order a new locking mechanism and swap it out between all the doors till your problems is fixed. In my case I replaced the...
  • Re: FS: All manner of Vanagon/Westfalia key blanks
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:23:25 -0700
    ...If you have the key code for the key. (can be found on the door locking mechanism) a REAL locksmith can 'punch' a steel...
  • Re: Automatic Locking Diff -No Way!
    Historical mailing list - Jim-2 Davis
    Wed, 11 Sep 96 10:49:00 -0800
    Tom says: >Cory, the salesman is scum, or at least a know-nothing. See if he has the >manual to the car, prove him...
  • Fw: 86 syncro FS in DC area
    Historical mailing list - Brent Berisford
    Sun, 6 Apr 2003 21:35:52 -0400
    ...side CV joint repaired still drivable.. Could be used for parts but still very road worthy. Locking Diff. . Pictures on request if interested. Brent
  • Breaking into a vanagon? How do you lock the keys in?
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:18:52 -0800
    With so many people locking keys in their cars, I'm curious. On my '85 Weekender, it takes a key to lock the driver...
  • (long, condescending) Re: Jump Seats & Seat Belts
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Thu, 7 Jan 1999 15:23:55 -0500
    ...For the regular forward facing seats, REMEMBER THE LOCKING CLIP! Even our 90 Carat does not have permanently locking reels (which can be engaged...
  • Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 8 Feb 2013 23:12:18 -0500
    ...Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question Thanks Dennis. Point taken. Will NOT mismatch. I had shrink wrapped the terminals but for various reasons, (including my...
  • Re: SMART Keys and kill switches
    Historical mailing list - jdd
    Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:12:09 -0400
    ...SMART Keys and kill switches > why not put the kill switch in such a way that its activated by locking > the > drivers door? All...
  • Re: 82 Diesel Timing Belt
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:09:20 -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: Alarm with power door locks?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:03:17 -0700
    ...I've installed a generic alarm / central locking kit, with a remote fob. I've wired up the cut out to the fuel pump...
  • Re: bike racks
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 03 May 1996 16:31:02 -0400
    ...It even (kind of) solves your locking problem: If you lock your bike to it, a thief would have to unbolt the sucker or...
  • A&E Catalina 2500 (was Re: vanagon awning wanted)
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Tue, 28 Jul 1998 18:20:21 -0700
    ...Affordable A&E Catalina 2500 has a unique locking casse design that makes one-person operation simple and fast. Features infinite extension adjustments, pation...
  • Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:17:52 -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...
  • Sliding door remote lock (was Batteries & MXT's)
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Mon, 12 Apr 1999 11:43:51 -0400
    On our 87 (with central locking), periodically, the brass contact pins on the side door get dirty and stop making good enough contact to...
  • Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:00:15 -0800
    And by my upper case, was just being clear. :) Something I always *try* to do. Especially with electrical stuff. Neil. On Fri, Feb 8...
  • Re: My Syncro Locking Diff is Possessed
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 1 Aug 1996 23:56:59 -0400
    In a message dated 96-08-01 08:06:47 EDT, emz@viper.nauticom.net (ERIC ZENO) writes: << Drew, Try this. Get it to...
  • power door locks
    Historical mailing list - Wes Johnson
    Sun, 16 Mar 1997 08:59:18 -0800
    Our 89 Westy just developed this problem with the power door locking system-- when the key is used to lock the doors (or the...
  • Beautiful 87 limited Edition "Wolfsburg" FS.
    Historical mailing list - (Christopher j. Pierce)
    Fri, 26 Mar 1999 13:41:36 EST
    ...used, factory Mat kit, A/C, P/W, P/S, central Locking, Alum Wheels, new tires, full books and records, VW dealer serviced and...
  • Re: Window chrome moulding
    Historical mailing list - Mike Barfield
    Thu, 4 May 2000 19:06:41 -0400
    ...and buy the correct installer's tool plus chrome or black locking-strip and > redo all my windows. > What is the name of this...
  • Re: Window locking strip trim
    Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
    Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:24:07 -0600
    ...mailto:LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>> wrote: > > Hi Vanagon folks, > > Can the locking strip around the windshield be removed without = > affecting the integrity of the...
  • Re: About Red Line gear oil???
    Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
    Fri, 15 Aug 1997 05:44:19 -0700
    ...After rebuilding the Westy tranny and adding a locking differential, I'm interested in giving it something good to drink... Thanks,
  • Re: Vanagon Computer
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Mon, 17 Jan 2005 12:53:15 -0800
    ...Just install a locking cabinet latch in each door. Keyed the same they provide a modicum of locked security sufficent in most states for...
  • Re: The Official Must-Carry List ;hidakey!
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:05:11 -0500
    ...van with a hide-a-key box. > >It's no fun locking yourself out of the van in the middle of >nowhere...or losing...
  • Electrical ?
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 29 Jun 2019 19:17:19 -0600
    To All the Vanagon Electrical Wizards in the Group My 90Westy has developed a Prob' in the Central Locking system > The Slider & Rear Hatch...
  • Re: 86 westy syncro , wires, and locking diff.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 8 Apr 1996 23:57:04 -0400
    In a message dated 96-04-07 13:45:28 EDT, Grannegeer@aol.com writes: > > 1. I need to find a good set of...
  • Re: Syncro Westy --- locking rear diff.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:17:08 -0400
    In a message dated 96-04-23 00:20:48 EDT, Grannegeer@aol.com writes: >I checked out the vac. lines and the operation...
  • FS: rare extra Westy Third captain's seat in SF $350
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 31 Jan 2003 00:01:24 EST
    ...Complete with belts and locking steel box underneath. Also swivels just like the front seats. This slides into the middle seat tracks of your...
  • Re: brake pad replacement
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:00:59 -0600
    ...material and it pushes the plunger back before I remove the locking pins. Stan Wilder -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
  • Re: Locking rear differential
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:40:59 -0700
    ...When I had it done, I had them add a syncro case with the locking diff. Cory Motors in Santa Barbara did the install...
  • Re: rebuilding p/s rack
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 14 May 2002 06:12:27 EDT
    ...The hardest part is going to be removing the two locking rings that hold the cast aluminium ends to the central tube. Be careful...
  • Re: Rusted on O2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:59:55 -0500
    ...I've tried > quite a bit of liquid wrench, along with a set of locking pliers and a > hammer. No dice. > > How do other...
  • '71 bus fuel cap
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 29 Aug 94 14:31:50 EDT
    ...also, I've checked 'Stant' locking gas cap books and they skip right over 71 model year indicating none available (?). anyway, thot I'd...
  • (Un) locking sliding door
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    28 Jul 1995 09:26:09 EST
    The slider on the new Syncro Westie: (1) Unlocks and opens with the power locks, (2) Unlocks and opens from the inside (3) Unlocks...
  • Re: door-lock problem
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Dec 1995 16:06:41 -0800
    ...teradyne.com > >check the spring (short one...1/2inch) inside the locking mech. This slips off every once in a while and causes the...
  • Re: Key made for water fill?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 25 Aug 2005 14:51:23 -0500
    > > Is a locking cap even needed? I suppose to keep > kids of nutjobs from poisoning you? > It's to keep Eurovan owners from taking...
  • Re: limited slip differential for 2WD Vans
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 1 Oct 2005 08:04:53 -0700
    ...Now, if Peloquin can also come up with a locking center diff >for a Syncro, we'll be in Fat City. > > It's not...
  • Pictures of my 'new' Syncro Westfalia Joker online!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 4 Mar 2003 20:22:53 -0800
    ...on it (factory new) - Locking 4.86:1 final drive transmission with 50,000km on it (factory new) - Locking front differential - New viscous coupler...
  • Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:48:12 -0800
    the point is Scott, for the spade terminal to work in a relay base you need the locking tab on the spade (so it...
  • Re: Back lock to hatch
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Mon, 10 Aug 2015 23:17:53 -0500
    ...Jeff > On Aug 10, 2015, at 11:04 PM, Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Do you have central locking ? > > Sent from my iPhone...
  • Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 3 Feb 2014 00:48:31 -0700
    ...resource: > http://www.weddleindustries.com/products/new-products/new-vw-094-atb-locking-differentials > > Also German Transaxle in Bend, OR > NOT $150.00 > bob
  • Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:31:33 -0700
    ...If you get new pin bolts from an auto parts supplier they should come with thread locking compound already on them. The main caliper...
  • Re: subject Issue with door lock
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:13:23 -0700
    ...AM, "Mike Rocket J Squirrel" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > The locking mechanism in the driver's door seems to have gotten a bee...
  • 4x4 Locking Front Diff Query
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 01 Aug 94 22:46:23 EDT
    I did it! I read Joel's post last week about the front differentail for the syncro with the factory locker in it and...
  • Re: Window chrome moulding
    Historical mailing list - John McLean
    Thu, 4 May 2000 10:17:27 -0700
    ...and buy the correct installer's tool plus chrome or black locking-strip and > > redo all my windows. > > Mine is also discolored and ugly...
  • 87 WESTY SYNCRO FOR SALE
    Historical mailing list - Brett and Barb
    Tue, 8 Jan 2002 05:13:37 -0800
    1987 SYNCRO WESTFALIA, Locking differentials, 4 Speed w/ low gear, approx 175k Miles, Power Mirrors, Front/Rear Hitch (Great for bike rack on front...