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• Repost; Help! Tie Rod end/ power steering connection...
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 09:32:23 EDT
  ...some additional information from the list? How do you remove the locking ring, that holds the tie rod to the power steering unit? Does...
• Re: Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 18:49:10 -0400
  I have a non locking syncro tranny from my 1986. The input shaft needs replacing, but other than that no problems I'm aware...
• Re: Lobro/GKN CV-Boot ONLY kit?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 19:24:03 -0400
  ...where I can get just the boot kit (boot, grease, bolts, > > locking ring). Don't need the joint itself. > > > Van-Cafe.com has that...
• VW of SA -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Wed, 13 May 1998 12:12:31 +0200
  ...Standard version with round head lights - optional power steering, Air con, central locking Caravelle with square head lights - includes power steering, Air con, central...
• Re: Solved Locking Problem( Was thoughts..)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 13:27:47 -0800
  Tom, All, I found why the locks on my'89 Wolfsburg with central locking did'nt work - the white wire was broken in two...
• Re: Lock rite locking differentials
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 16:16:58 -0700
  ...Lock rite locking differentials > Date: Wednesday, August 27, 1997 11:56 AM > > I am sorry to hear this. > > But I think you have done...
• Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 16:10:55 -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: Are synchros more trouble than they are worth???
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 10:33:12 EST
  ...Having said that, I think a better Vanagon would be a 2WD with a locking rear axle. Once I decide to retire my older...
• Re: Rusted on O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:33:18 -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...
• Re: FW: From Vgonman,RE:wierd cylinder under driver footwell molding (jetta no vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 16:05:42 -0700
  ...be some kind of propellant cylinder for the seatbelts toprovide extra locking force in the event of an accident.. i'm inclined to agree...
• Driver's side (please use other door)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 13:26:59 -0500
  ...I depressed the locking plunger to see if that would keep the door closed until I got it home. Well, it did. Now pulling...
• Re: Central Locking Trace-down - Boy am I confused.
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 21:04:39 -0500
  I have PW and PL on my 87 Westy. Every year or two one of them goes nuts. The hardest one to troubleshoot is...
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 13:12:49 -0700
  ...Mark Alistair Bell wrote: > The old and workable fix is to unscrew locking button and slip a small > length of rubber tubing (snug fit...
• Re: Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 17:00:01 -0400
  ...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 - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 04:47:22 -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...
• 2x4 Syncro/Diff
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 23:13:08 -0800
  Hi, Yup, you can get a locking diff for the vanagon. Good investment. It is made by Lock-Right, reputable company. you want model...
• Re: "Spare" Vanagon gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 15:13:09 -0500
  ...Larry Georgia > Anyone got one? Local filling station new kid didn't know how to > operate Vanagon locking gas cap.... > > Jim > > > The first lemming...
• 1989 SYNCHRO VANAGON CAMPER FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 05 Mar 96 19:34:17 -0500
  1989 SYNCHRO VANAGON CAMPER ,67K MILES ,WHITE.LOCKING REAR DIFF,NEW BRAKE ROTORS,MOBIL 1 OIL, WESTFALIA CAMPER PACKAGE INSTALLED BY PREVIOUS OWNER-VERY...
• [68-91] limited slip diff
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Apr 1996 14:28:30 -0300 (ADT)
  ...sells LockRite auto-locking rear diffs for buses, 1968-1991 for IRS bus or vanagons. 2 models, #1310/1311, for 2 or 4 spider...
• Re: Best way to break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Berlett
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 14:38:12 -0500
  ...hold the glass in the bottom tracks - > the windows will jump the locking mechanisms... > now there will be a rash of stolen vanagons.. :<) > > chris
• Re: easiest way to break into a vanagon ;<) was Re: HELP...keys
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 08:58:01 -0500
  For better or for worse, on my '95 EVC, locking the front door locks the trunk too. Jim McCarthy, Somerville, MA At 11:59...
• Re: Q: central locking system
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Fri, 28 May 1999 14:14:21 EDT
  In a message dated Fri, 28 May 1999 1:02:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Rob & Lrae Winterkorn <volksman@ENTERACT.COM> writes: > Is this...
• Fw: Re: Door lock ? and Carpet kits
  Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 17:43:42 -0500
  ...no go :-( > It's a safety feature to prevent anyone from locking their keys in the van. > Some American cars have this feature also...
• Re: visor clips - order now
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 11:46:41 -0700
  On 11/24/04 9:18 AM, "Jamie Foust" <foust@CECLAC.COM> wrote: > For those of you that still want the vanagon only locking...
• Locker Limited slips available...
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:27:17 -0800
  Locking Limited slip differentials are now available for those of you who want the ultimate in traction choices. Am also getting togehter a "kit...
• Re: serious vanagon security issues
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 15:18:12 -0500
  ...when i engage the two halves and lock them with a padlock, it will lock the door closed AND mechanically prevent the door-locking...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:00:06 -0700
  Does anyone have experience with this suggested modification below? I've always thought that with the locking differential, some aggressive tread, and the weight...
• WTB: cheap running vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 11 May 2006 18:03:08 -0400
  ...By > > loose I mean that you > > feel almost no resistance when locking or unlocking > > it with the key and the > > little black knob on...
• Fuel sending unit question.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:49:20 -0500
  ...Thinking I need to replace the sending unit as well due to the locking notches are chewed/out of whack. Thanks for your help
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:31:14 -0700
  I put a Peloquin in the tranny of my Syncro, which does not have a locking diff. I can certainly tell the improvement of...
• Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 9 May 2012 16:53:17 -0400
  ...A key will only lock the door if it's closed, and the locking "button" can only be depressed with the door closed. This...
• 'Syncro' for sale - great winter car
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:15:20 -0500
  ...list, right? :-) ) It's a 1987 model, all-wheel drive with locking diff in the rear, 5-speed, and 220K on the ultra-reliable...
• Re: [68-91] limited slip diff
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 96 16:07 CDT
  >> [A locking rear] will get you about 90% of the potential >>traction of the Syncro > Is this the groups concensus? If so I think...
• Re: 86 GL - Gas Tank Problem
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 25 Oct 96 14:50:42 CDT
  ...recall on the 86's was for fuel pickup and vapor locking (they repositioned the fuel pickup hose in the bottom of the tank...
• vented gas cap...
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 16:56:27 -0500
  ...I disassembled the locking cap that came with the GL, and there is no vent, and no easy way to make it vented (I...
• Re: Seat Removal
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 9 May 1999 18:24:28 -0400
  ...Once you pry up that locking tab and slide the seat completely out, the rest will become obvious; it will expose four nuts that...
• Re: Gray Water Tank
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 13:13:01 -0400
  ...gallons, to avoid washing the left side of the van as I drive! (yes, I am missing the locking cap for the filler) Bill
• Re: More storage space?
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 08:41:57 -0600
  ...a VCR and Six Disk CD Changer under here with a locking > door. > > Somebody please cut up your van and report back to us...
• Re: Passing NJ Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 22:40:41 -0600
  ...My locking gas cap (from a VW dealer) has never passed in Illinois. I always have assumed it's because they don't have...
• Re: The key question and dual voltage lights.
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 20:30:35 -0400
  ...else I can get these keys??? >> If your bus has the locking door style filler, you can make a skeleton key out of bent...
• Re: Central Locking - can't open rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 21:45:33 -0500
  Go to the front, right side preferably. Lock everything, then unlock. Now go to the hatch and try to open it. If it doesn...
• Re: Circlip/E-clip for A/T throttle link?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 18:57:37 -0400
  ...The original clip is of a concave self-locking design. 2 3/16 clips will fit in the groove to help back up the...
• Re: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 22:37:22 -0700
  On 9/13/06, Bret Berger <bret@stoneflytech.com> wrote: > What I want to know is can I pull the doors and hatch off...
• Lobro/GKN CV-Boot ONLY kit?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 16:07:16 -0700
  You guys know where I can get just the boot kit (boot, grease, bolts, locking ring). Don't need the joint itself. I've...
• Re: Only opens when all locked ...
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:24:37 -0400
  ...the hatch if I lock all the doors with the central locking feature. Zoltan ~ i usually fix this condition by cycling the lock system...
• Re: I lock but they open ...
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:28:41 -0700
  ...I lock but they open ... > > > Hi all Vanagonites, > This is a central locking trouble. Now, I lock the door and they all lock > then...
• Re: front door lock stuck
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 07:33:46 -0400
  ...there a cam in there and it doesn't reach the locking mechanism to open the door... > > On Wed, Jul 8, 2015 at 11...
• vc install/alignment?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 12:35:23 -0800
  ...Rainer mentioned this morning that when removing the drive shaft that the 8 bolts and nuts are a special locking type that need to...
• Large price spread on The Samba?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:40:43 -0700
  ...for a reasonable price, or just the locking diff? A "parts-van"? Don Hanson
• Re: Synchro Differential Lock
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 21:02:11 -0700
  ...Todd Hill's reply indicated what I've always understood about locking differentials and refers to a single axle, either front or rear. Given...
• rare westy single middle swival seat on lockbox
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 23:32:16 -0500
  ...swivels 360 on locking storage box. uses the same armrests as any vanagon front seat...you can find a set of them on samba...
• Re: Windshield Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 11:11:35 -0500
  ...Then compare this with any other or the vanagons in your gorcery store parking lot.Better not install a new chrome locking strip, or...
• Re: Removing front passenger seat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 15 Oct 2016 08:41:03 -0400
  Hi Jeff, I see you have clear answers on how to figure out the little locking tab and the seat will then slide off...
• Re: Infant seats and Vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 08:20:43 -0400
  ...I'm wrong again! Are the outboard lap-only belts the locking reel kind, or the passively adjustable kind like most "center of the...
• Re: What are these things that came with my 85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 20:05:00 -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: Adjusters
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 31 May 2009 06:27:30 -0600
  ...several sizes of washers and sandwiched it all together, using the locking-nut method. It worked like a charm. All it takes is time...
• Re: Syncro-Tech. front axle Question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 19:37:14 -0400
  ...to be lock compounded to the > hub! Bentley manual state "apply locking compound D6 around > splines of outer CV joint in a bead approx...
• Re: 5 speed vanagon transmission
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 2 May 1998 13:04:17 -0600
  ...The Syncro might have a locking diff, which could be useful in your part of the country. Larry
• weekender; table stuck
  Historical mailing list - Yann Buchanan
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 10:29:21 -0800
  ...When unlocking I can hear the central locking system engage it, but it does not unlock. Pushing the lock in and out a few...
• Re: anyone done REAR DISCS?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 13:44:05 -0800
  ...Stands to reason if you don't want the rears locking-up on > you. > > BenT > San Francisco >