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• Re: More 5-speed answers
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 18:21:50 PST
  ...I have no interest in the company but that I just bought a five speed with a Locking diff and special fifth gear from...
• Re: '88 syncro at wreckers
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 17:11:09 +0200
  jimkim wrote: > but I think it had the locking diff front > and back(a drawing of the four corners of the van with LED...
• Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 09:17:52 -0400
  After putting in my locking differential, replacing the clutch, flywheel, brake master, clutch master, clutch slave, and brake switches. I drove 400km to Parry...
• Re: Vanagon in snow/ice
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:47:56 -0800
  No one has mentioned a problem with the front wheels locking up in snow/ice. Am I the only one? I hate to drive...
• Burgers, pizza & security
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:14:03 -0700
  ...In the dim recesses of my mind I recall a thread on locking the back seat.... I'm not thinking of totally securing the...
• Re: Battery dies due to excessive draw on fuse #3 (accessories)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:35:48 -0700
  ...The Bentley manual mentions that the central locking has some sort of interface with this circuit, but it doesn't show any and I...
• Re: Fitting 88 slider to 84 van... differences in years?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:08:55 -0700
  ...I have one in case it's ever needed. > The 85+ are far superior, and later model ones even have central locking. > I would...
• Re: <Syncro> viscous coupling
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 01:22:44 -0600 (CST)
  ...of engine power available to the front wheels when necessary (although locking diff's are not available - only a posi in the rear as...
• Archives are still broken...
  Historical mailing list - Skip Montanaro
  Sun, 15 Dec 1996 03:33:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...It wasn't locking the directory. I believe some of the problems I was seeing with the archiver were because multiple copies were running...
• Re: Installing new brake pads in 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 09:59:45 -0400
  ...Both Bentley and Haynes say that I > must use NEW self locking bolts when refastening the brake caliper housing. > Is that true?? Is that...
• Theft protection
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 20:36:56 -0600
  ...I envision something that would operate much like the remote locking system on a car. Except the solinoid would actuate a fuel valve, shutting...
• Re: Sheared CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 10:37:35 -0700
  I had posted several times about the rear wheels locking up on accelerated reverse with no response from anyone. Your sheared CVs may be...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 23:08:31 -0600
  ...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: '64 Tranny Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 10:09:57 -0700
  ...If you got the locking shifter, and I hope you didn't, you will have to keep your emergency brake in top adjustment because...
• Re: Hatch struts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 10:01:33 -0600
  At 9:17 AM 4/11/94 -0500, Jerry Dunham wrote: >Is there any reason not to use the locking type on both sides...
• Re: Is it safe to pull out the chrome window strips?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 18:45:24 EDT
  ...Nonetheless, I am moved to comment that the chrome strips are a metallic appearing (for a while) locking strip. I sent to the list...
• Re: running board/side step for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:01:35 -0700
  ...Step mounts in the >existing Jack-Holes (drilling is required for locking >allen bolts, allen wrench is included) and includes >stainless steel hardware for...
• Re: Wanted - brown table knob
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 12:56:17 EST
  ...thanks, it looks > good--but I don't have the lower locking knob that goes in the seat > pedestal bracket. > > anybody have one they...
• Westy Single Center Seat For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 24 Nov 2005 12:52:03 +0100
  ...It has the GL tan velour cloth upholstery, two folding armrests, seat swivel, and mounting box with locking door. Mounting screws & metal mounting rail...
• 86 Syncro For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 26 May 2008 16:25:05 -0500
  ...Bad news- lots of rust (MN winters), transmission whine suspected to be pinion bearing, crack in windshield, original locking diff was replaced by a...
• gas cap confusion
  Historical mailing list - Peter Young
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:19:04 -0400
  Robert, I just lost the gas cap for my 81' and I just went to a NAPA and picked up a new locking one...
• LOCK-RIGHT locking diffs
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 03 Sep 1996 20:48:36 -0400
  ...Exotic claims like installation in 1-2 hours without resetting backlash smooth operation without harsh noisy action 100% locking as necessary with full differentiation...
• Re: Power Steering Boots
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 20:57:04 -0800
  ...With the rack mounted to the car the tie rod > locking notch is on the topside of the rack and it would take some...
• Re: exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 12:21:02 -0400
  ...what i have been using around this neck of the woods is the self locking M8, 12mm hex nuts that are general sold for...
• Re: how to make your locking gas cap accept the same key as your doors/ignition
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 18:21:33 -0500
  ...David Milo <dellaone@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > I always thought that the locking gas cap was more of a deterrent to > > vandals > > that wanted to...
• Re: Ltd. slip rear diff.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Christie
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 13:39:49 -0400
  ...I know a locking differential was a syncro > option, but was a similar rear diff available for two-wheelies? > > Can anyone put this argument...
• central locking problem, and a tip
  Historical mailing list - Merin, Lawrence M
  Wed, 13 May 1998 08:38:13 -0500
  Friends, Last night my central door locks hung up. Now I cannot lock the doors with the key, and cannot push the lock button...
• Re: Another project?
  Historical mailing list - james peters
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 10:31:15 -0800
  ...Our illuminated license plate holder and a locking hitch-pin are standard, giving you the ultimate in rear spare tire racks. Why pay more...
• Tie rod ends w/o cotter pin???
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 23:01:15 +0200
  Hi, I seem only to find outer tie rod ends equipped with self-locking nuts instead of the cotter-pin version, with which my...
• Re: side sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 20:35:08 -0400
  ...joe lucca wrote: > i'm interested in fellow listmembers ideas on locking/securing these windows > from being opened from the outside. > > joe > 86 vgon...
• South African Vanagon: Source for parts?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 00:53:39 -0000
  ...It has the Audi 5-cylinder 2.6 litre engine, 5-speed manual transmission, power steering, electric windows and mirrors, remote central locking and...
• Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:49:40 -0500
  This interests me a lot, Daryl. This limited slip thing you put on the front diff. Did it still have the viscous coupling and...
• Re: how to make your locking gas cap accept the same key as your doors/ignition
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 11:38:35 -0500
  Hi Karl, With a big screwdriver and a wrench to turn it I think you could open any vanagon gas tank. Or door lock...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:35:19 EST
  In a message dated 2/20/08 8:19:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, collum@VERIZON.NET writes: > > Certainly on the ones with metal...
• Re: Refresh my memory about inner tie rods, someone!
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:07:57 -0500
  ...I tend to not trust the locking tab so I > use red Loctite to secure the replacement. Sometimes I regret that. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:21:52 -0500
  I understand "locking differential) but I guess I missed something. What does the "S" stand for in the term "LSD" - as related to trannies...
• diff lock/limited slip axle
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 12:15:12 -0500
  ...keeps fluid from leaking out once > > you put in the diff locking mechanism. The actuator is about $165, not > > to mention all the vacuum...
• Re: 4wd Breadloaves
  Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 08:57:34 -0700 (PDT)
  ...can all stop laughing now. :) deletia > > Also, does ZF make a locking diff that can be used in the > supreme vehicle of all time...
• Re: Syncro substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 19:17:59 -0500
  ...Does > anyone know of a 2x4 Vanagon with a limited slip or locking diff? > TBill MSDS (martin-schneider designed systems) has a limited slip...
• Re: for sale; 1987 syncro vanagon!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Fri, 8 May 1998 00:40:41 EDT
  ...working locking rear diff. cruise control(what a plus). burgundy in color with tan interior. i am asking 4500.00 or make an offer...
• F.S. 86 Syncro in S.D.
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 20:29:01 -0700
  ...105k miles, medium blue, weekender, locking diff. If I had even half a chance of paying for this van, it would be in my...
• Looking for a auto door lock part
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 12:26:10 +1200
  ...Electric-Life sells central locking kits for Vanagons (they advertise in VW Trends). I have bought a kit, but it'll be a while...
• Re: questions about electric locks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 21:48:00 +0200
  ...They have a shaft, a worm gear, and spin two plastic gears to operate the locking mechanism. Perhaps the Eurovan has a different unit...
• Re: Product review: folding lug wrench / It's Wonderful!!!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 08:00:45 EST
  ...So, do you know if there is a matching pair of locking pliers to complete this ensemble? George
• Re: Wheel Theft Prevention;
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 08:24:51 EDT
  ...I'm sure your LAP store has a locking lugnut - one for each wheel! Cheers Darryl "John C." wrote: > Hi All, > Well, If a...
• Re: the final word Re: Video system (Canceled) badmouthing
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 09:34:20 -0800
  ...Like when the guy posted here trying to sell "locking sun visor clips" for $10 a set, which are only $3 a dozen or...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 20:51:51 -0500
  Actually, what Joy couldn't do was that last little bit of locking the cross bar in place. She actually was able to raise...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 11:55:47 -0400
  ...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: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:27:55 -0800
  ...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: [Syncro] Locker Limited slips available...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:36:40 -0500
  ...Do these locking limited slip diffs work for EITHER the front, or rear? Or are they specific to the rear? On Dec 7, 2007...
• Re: ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Jul 2022 19:15:07 -0500
  ...like that little link from the lock to the > push > > > sown locking button is going to be available anywhere, so I will have > to...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 17:03:02 +0000
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• Re: Bought Westy with no key for water filler receptacle
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:54:22 -0700
  ...enuf of a tab on it to trip the simple internal locking tab under that lid. bob .. sent from the Book Cliffs east of...
• Re: Syncro transplant?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:53:05 -0800
  ...generally, all syncro vanagon drivetrains are the same, unless you are getting into non-US model things like locking front diff or 16 inch...
• Re: Locking engine hatch
  Historical mailing list - rqm1748
  Mon, 24 Jul 1995 19:52:21 -0400 (EDT)
  About ten years ago, after losing a battery to theft, I bored a one-inch hole in hatch lid, using an Black & Decker and...
• Re: Real Cheap traction
  Historical mailing list - Psychic Trucker
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 15:31:57 +0600
  ...great, i assume this would be almost the same as a locking differential. I got stuck in the mud in December with one tire...
• Eurovan Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 13:53:28 -0500
  Hello EV'ers: My 1995 EV-Winne has developed the irritating habit of cycling its power door locks locked/unlocked continually when the weather...
• FS: single captain's swiveling MIDDLE seat plus storage for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 12:57:38 EDT
  ...that rarely available. Perfect for adding extra seating to your Westy. Locking storage compartment under the seat (no key but any glove box lock...
• Re: how do you break into a vanagon?/Key Hiding place
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 22:11:06 -0500
  ...Yeah ya hafta lay on your back to get at it, but that's a small price to pay for locking yourself out of...
• Re: diagnosing CV Q's
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 23:13:08 -0500
  ...I would want to find the problem before the clacking turns to the high-pitched squeel that preceeds the locking up (of either CV...