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• Re: Sticking rear hatch lock problem
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sun, 6 May 2001 22:13:29 -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...
• Shipping a Doka
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 19:40:58 -0400
  ...I've seen the pictures, and this one is the real deal, with front and rear locking diff's. Now he has to bring...
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Mon, 20 May 2002 00:27:07 EDT
  ...make sure your little locking device is working, maybe you handle mechanisms beneatht the panel are busted. jeff
• Re: California Smog - '82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 03:15:50 -0700
  ...I have seen this happen quite often if it is the locking cap. When I go to test I put the old original nonlocking...
• Re: Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 5 May 2011 11:44:52 -0700
  I'll second what Michael says. Always there with a helpful word! And lots of dots! ( .. ) On Thu, 2011-05-05 at 13:20...
• Re: Vent (Wing) Window handle removal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:20:35 -0500
  ...know how to remove it > or if it is inded the "key" to removing the locking handle. > > Thanks in advance for any help. > > -Brandon >
• Re: Binding when turning
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 13:10:43 -0400
  ...Severe binding could mean that the VC is locking up too > easily. Has this been getting worse over time?<snip> In my previous post...
• More on Hote/Warm Start
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 07:16:43 -0400
  ...In process found that connection on Temp II was loose as locking snap on connector was broken. Any ideas on sourcing new connectors. I...
• Re: Q: central locking system
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Fri, 28 May 1999 11:47:57 +0200
  Rob an all you other Vanagoneers, On Fri, 1999-05-28 00:00:38 -0500, Rob & Lrae Winterkorn wrote: > ... > Or should you be able...
• swival seat mechanisms for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 02:38:24 EDT
  ...4 threaded studs in it to hold the mechanism in place. - locking plate- round plate with lever to lock seat in position -seat tracks...
• Re: Vanagon supplemental security
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 16:53:38 -0500
  I use a heavy duty CLUB steering wheel locking bar. It gives me a legal weapon if I need one and adds one degree...
• FS One GL, One Syncro
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 17:06:05 -0500
  ...No locking differential or disconnect. Interior is not real clean, but OK. Ice box nor water pump functioning. Does have munchkin ice tray. Some...
• WANTED: parcel tray "glove box" tray from early vanagon kombi or transporter
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 11:21:18 EST
  ...this is the open tray that was used on the base models instead of the locking glovebox on the pass side under the dash...
• Re: What's Your Dream VW Bus?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 13 Sep 1997 01:38:10 CDT
  ...why? cause the rear part of the Syncro transmission, with it's G-gear and 4 highway gears, and rear locking differential, of course...
• Re: Locked out
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 13:01:38 -0400
  ...1) After locking the slider, and both front doors, open the rear hatch, lock it, leave your keys inside, crawl out, and then close...
• Re: roof top storage / leveling blocks .ramp / fuse block cover / 3rd battery
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 10 May 2018 19:37:08 -0400
  Hi Ed and Mark, I purchased the GW cargo box and the locking strap last year. I have to say I don’t love...
• Re: Locking actuator, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:47:22 -0500
  Yep, what Dan said. The hatch and the sliding door are "receive only". They do not transmitt any information. Larry A. On Wed, Feb...
• Re: Gas tank and gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Tue, 4 May 2010 19:59:07 -0400
  ...to tell from the photo, but if previous > owner had a locking cap and lost the key, the PO make have had to pry...
• Re: Weekender seat/bed into my '81--How do you install it?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 09:15:50 EDT
  ...installed these in plenty of vans, and never use the seatback locking pins. its not necessary to use these, as the seatback stays up...
• Re; Windshield Wiper Help
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 07:43:42 -0500
  ...Most all vehicles use this type of serrated system with a more efficient, simple locking devise. Take a 10mm flat washer's and put...
• Re: Stainless vs Copper exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 15:11:10 -0500
  <<Other than the fact that the copper nuts are self-locking and stainless aren't, is there any reason one is preferrable over the...
• Re: Syncro Critic
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:35:18 -0500
  ...Driving on ice on a slope in Alaska was a kick because with the system turned on - yo could feel the wheels auto-locking...
• Table leg hole?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:14:04 -0400
  ...But, is that hole for locking the table in place so it doesn’t swing out? If so Would a few holes drilled in...
• Re: Rear hatch struts - heavy duty
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:15:48 -0800
  McMaster Carr also sells a locking gas spring. Perhaps a better alternative since you won't always have bikes on the rack. Scroll down...
• Re: Value of '87 Syncro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - return
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 11:05:33 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...It's a GL > with locking rear differential and no other options as far as I could tell. > The owner is asking $17,500...
• FS: 87 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - David Dempsey
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 15:34:20 -0500
  ...189K, working locking rear diff., recently replaced exhaust system and rear brake drums and right upper ball joint. Coolant leak from stripped head bolt...
• Pin stripes and sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 07:32:51 -0700
  ...and closed - I'm worried I will eventually tear off the locking knob because it requires so much effort. Anyone have any suggestions on...
• WANTED north American right-front door lock
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 23:57:58 +1200
  ...an 85? I want to get rid of the ke-only locking on my RHD Caravelle. What do you want for it? If I...
• Fw: Window Strips
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 10:10:21 -0700
  ...I used the "window locking strip tool" #LS-758 from Equalizer. www.equalizer.com It cost $15.95 but saved me many times that...
• 1987 Vanagon Syncro GL For Sale in CT
  Historical mailing list - Mike Devlin
  Sat, 19 May 2001 15:16:34 EDT
  ...Daily, Burgandy Red, Tan Interior, AC, Stereo AM/FM Cassete, Central Locking, Carat Wheels, Extra Set Steel Wheels, 5 Speed 4 w/creeper, Recent...
• Re: Curtain hanging conundrum
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 12:21:31 -0500
  ...supposed to use every other loop on > the curtains? All the locking gliders are in place, so I'm confused. It > seems like every...
• upgraded visor clips
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 16:01:00 -0600
  I recently replaced my missing and broken visor clips with a stronger locking style visor clip. Here's a couple of pics. http://www...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 23:07:51 -0500
  ...Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question Ok. I see. I agree. It seems these terminals require a different crimper than I have. I did find...
• Re: Alternate axle shaft locking mechanism for front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:28:54 -0700
  John, I’m replying as no other responses seen. But I don’t have great info except to say it’s a Mercedes nut...
• Query about Weddle Engineering Differential Locker
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 17:59:15 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...German Transaxle of America 6312 Nels Anderson Road Bend, Oregon 97701 503-382-7723 I'm considering putting in a Weddle Engineering locking differential...
• Re: Syncro transmission housing..missing something??
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 11 May 1998 20:24:25 -0700
  ...I think Tim Smith identified these a while back as the attachment points for the center locking mechanism on the Syncros sold in the...
• Re: Syncro Differential Lock
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 00:02:53 +0100
  ...The diff lock makes for a 50/50 split of power, and locking both wheels on one axle together, so both wheels are spinning...
• Quattro versus Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 13:41:46 -0700
  David Marshall wrote: "The major difference between the Syncro and Quattro drive trains is the Viscous Coupler as opposed to a locking differential to...
• Re: window cable noise
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:46:59 +1200
  ...3), bezels, wiring 65 (for both windows) 4-door remote central locking system 295 remote starter w/alarm 95 Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand...
• Re: Re; Keys Locked in Van
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 08:42:20 -0700
  ...How does one go about locking their keys in a Vanaon? The drivers door won't lock by pushing the button, and slamming the...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 16:10:32 EST
  ...material and it pushes the plunger back before I remove the locking pins. Sorry I forgot about SuperStan. But Stanthule, some of us are...
• For Sale 87 Syncro Wolfsburg Westfalia (plus parts Syncro!)
  Historical mailing list - R C
  Sat, 29 May 2004 22:33:17 -0400
  ...Recent trans rebuild with locking diff, Redline fluid, good VC, K&N air filter, recent Old Man Emu shocks all around, 15" SA Starburst...
• Re: Fuel Gauge inaccuracy
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 23:51:13 -0400
  ...The gas cap was not an original Vanagon locking cap but rather one from a Rabbit (the non-locking type with the five projections...
• Forgot the stuff..dogs and bears and camping
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:13:28 -0700
  ...They are my remote locking device. I rarely bother locking anything, even in downtown La Paz, which can be a pretty tough Baja city...
• Re: Removing front passenger seat
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Oct 2016 17:43:28 -0700
  ...Have released the locking tab on the left side and it slid forward more but is getting hung up at the very end. Trying...
• Re:Good deal for '86 Synchro?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 19:28:12 -0500
  ...w/ no problems.Also, he's quite sure it has locking diffs.It's hard for me to figure out the value of this...
• Ball joint question.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 21:27:15 +0200
  ...Also included was two locking nuts, but AFAIK i need only one to mount the joint to the spindle? Why is two included? Is...
• Re: Sliding door opens by itself
  Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 22:40:42 EDT
  ...When cold weather sets in, its as if the door shrinks and doesn't quit fit the opening anymore, therefore the locking mechanism doesn...
• Re: security
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 12:07:58 -0600
  ...has anyone tried securing this flap? >Looking through the ETKA the other day for some obscure part, I came across >an optional locking device...
• Re: Front seat switch, '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 13:35:56 -0800
  ...slide out. > > BenT > ps: > don't forget to lift the locking latch that prvents the seat from > sliding of > fthe track all the way...
• Re: Revs moving faster than I accelerate... is it my clutch?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 12:11:11 -0600
  ...Is this the clutch? On a syncro (non locking > diff) how many hours to replace? What parts do I need? > > Chris > >
• Re: Westy Syncro driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 20:26:09 -0400
  ...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: vanagon Digest - 25 Sep 2007 - Special issue (#2007-1043)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 06:19:34 EDT
  ...Help with central locking system. Check the archives. This subject has been covered almost as much as "Tires" Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada...
• Re: Locker Limited slips available...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:51:31 -0800
  Are these only for Syncro's or do they fit 2WD transmissions also? >Locking Limited slip differentials are now available for those of >you...
• Re: secure storage?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:16:06 -0700
  ...Yes, since I am an architect, I have access to lotsa locking hardware that the normal person would not even know existed. YMMV, Tom
• Re: Removing front passenger seat
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Fri, 14 Oct 2016 22:46:22 -0700
  ...I could not think of a single positive purpose for that locking tab and got tired of fighting with it when taking the seat...
• oil pump stud - never seize?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:04:29 -0600
  ...Should I pull it again, clean it all up, and put it back in with a thread locking compound? Seems like I should, but...
• Re: Rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:03:54 -0700
  ...hatch lock for my 1987 2 wd wolfburg with the centrol locking system. Mine is getting where it is very hard to get the...
• So many toys so little money :)
  Historical mailing list - Susie Ingham
  Thu, 5 May 2011 16:12:31 -0400
  ...Central Locking -- questions Yup, though I recommend pulling the trigger on the full monty while yer at it: http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/merchant...
• '87 Syncro Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 18:08:25 -0400
  ...Many new parts, including new locking rear differential, new battery, new tires, new O2 sensor. No nicks or scrapes. Excellent condition inside and out...