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• Re: stupid gas cap !.. Hansen race-style filler
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 23:38:48 +1300
  ...I have trouble locking it, I >have monkey hands when it comes to trying to lock it. Then going down >the road it pops...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:55:51 -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...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 12:05:08 +0000
  ...Examine locking mechanism - something is loose. > Work > with the little loose thingamajig until it flips over and will engage > the locking bar on the...
• Syncro substitute?
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 00:05:43 -0800
  ...Does anyone know of a 2x4 Vanagon with a limited slip or locking diff? TBill ***Never date outside your species.***
• Multivan owners? Locker or Syncronuts
  Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 17:13:42 -0400
  ...a Chest style refridge, NO LP! Also, can you take the Locking rear diff. mechanism out of the trans and drive the van while...
• Re: water tank key
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 19:06:43 -0500
  These keys may be like the locking gas caps (I've found three at wrecking yards that were keyed like mine). Have someone on...
• More stuff, cleaning shop, equipment too!
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 00:22:14 -0400
  ...5) NEW South African alloy wheels, 15" x 6.5", $700 1) Syncro locking front diff kit, factory-machined housing and necessary internals, $400...
• Re: help: can't unlock hatch
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 11:50:29 -0700
  ...Maybe you have too much pressure on your locking mechanism. Can you hear or feel the lock trying to do something and the lock...
• FS: weekender interiors, carat interior, westy interior, jumpseats, fit all vans
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 11:57:58 EDT
  ...plus parting out carat with full power locking, power windows, etc taking offers chris se pa
• Re: I'm So EXCITED...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 17:08:57 -0500
  ...1987 Vanagon Syncro GL for $2600.... > > Pwr Mirrors, PwrSteering, 5 spd, locking rear diff. and weekender rear > seat/bed... > > Can't wait to go...
• Re: VW radio
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:19:37 -0800
  ...I think the dealer did this > out of "courtesy" but sorta defeats the theft-deterrent intent of the > locking. > > Allan > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL...
• Re: Transmission Gurus?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 20:12:33 -0500
  ...If so you just need the locking differential pieces and to have the machine work done. The factory set up used a vacuum operated...
• Re: Syncro Critic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:25:57 -0700
  ...In Europe they can be purshased with a locking front differential even. Some have decouplersso there is a 2WD mode. They come, all versions...
• Re: Post chrome strip rubber cleaning Q
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:15:39 -0700
  ...Vasoline works super for me.Just glob it on.New locking strips is > muy bueno also. >
• Re: Door handle/lock changing question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:14:40 -0600
  ...Where I live locking it is no big deal (I never do) but I'm about to start traveling in it again. Guess I...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Feb 2010 to 14 Feb 2010 - Special issue (#2010-137)
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Fri, 7 May 2010 20:47:20 +0000
  ...Its made to safely wrap some slack around oh yeah its called a locking clip.just came to me. Bill sent from my wireless...
• Re: vanagon factory liscence plate door lock??
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:36:25 -0800
  ...For those who do not want to go to the link, the ad for a locking system for the license plate service door. Tempting...
• Re: "Spare" Vanagon gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 20:07:33 -0600
  ...filling station new kid didn't know how to > > operate Vanagon locking gas cap.... > > > > Jim > > > > > > The first lemming to lead his peers off the...
• '87 Syncro GL Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Fri, 1 May 1998 08:12:58 -0400
  ...New tires, new plug wires, new O2 sensor, new locking rear differential, working a/c, seats 7, Weekender package. Strong engine. No leaks. Well...
• Re: rocking 1st to reverse. It works!--Parking brake too.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 08:49:08 -0800
  So does applying the parking brake! You can apply the parking brake while keeping the release button pushed to keep it from locking on...
• Slider door autolock fixed! 1988 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 05:49:18 -0500
  ...Then, I held the two pieces together as they should be when the door is locking/opening/ and turned the passenger door key..........It...
• Re: aircooled exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 19:56:32 -0800
  Now Richard, your cynicism is showing!! You can get the copper plated self locking nuts, and use anti-seize on the threads. bmc :) "Faith...
• Re: misrepresentation on ebay...
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 14:05:41 -0500
  ...By anti-lock brakes the seller probably means that the brakes are non-functioning, thus incapable of locking. Bruce >From: JordanVw@AOL.COM >Reply...
• Re: Westy luggage area weatherproof storage?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 13:25:49 -0500
  A good but MORE expensive idea is the custom aerodynamic fiberglass locking luggage box that nests right inside the Westy front carrier. Check out...
• Re: westy help please
  Historical mailing list - Steve Selin
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 08:43:03 -0500
  > Also the water filler has a locking cover and I was not given a Key! > I think I can remove it with four screws...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:14:42 -0700
  ...assembly picture and parts list for a 1987 with the central locking assembly. Mine is messing up and when it does the only way...
• Re: Painting exhaust pipes?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 08:09:17 -0700
  ...There are there are inside > and outside serrated > locking washers, and bendable tab locking devices > that are available > through the industry. If worse comes...
• Re: '82 sliding door lock is loose
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 11 May 2006 18:52:36 -0700
  ...By >> loose I mean that you >> feel almost no resistance when locking or unlocking >> it with the key and the >> little black knob on...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:16:45 -0500
  ...Milestone reached and Traction question Does anyone have experience with this suggested modification below? I've always thought that with the locking differential, some...
• Re: shift lever adjustment (why?)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 10:27:50 -0400
  ...corrects this problem is to loosen the nut & > bolt on the locking clamp on the rear section of the selector shaft and turn the...
• Lost keys
  Historical mailing list - Richard Green
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:08:30 -0500
  ...I think 1 key works every thing but I could be wrong, Factory locking gas cap too. Can I just pull the door handle...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:19:45 -0700
  ...2wd Limited Slip LSD = Limited Slip Differential LLSD = Locking Limited Slip Differential On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM, John Rodgers <inua...
• Re: Need help locating lock code on rear hatch with central locking system
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:40:10 -0700
  Well, I'm getting closer. Some people suggested it's on the end of the lock cylinder. The problem was the power lock assembly...
• Re: space to left of A.C. cabinet
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:54:41 -0500
  ...I have a fly swat, a stick that we use to coax the canvas in before locking the pop top down, a poker/dutch...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:55:38 -0700
  I'm with Rob. My '84 has a separate smaller Taylor A132 key marked "Fits VW Gas" and my '86 gas cap unlocks with...
• Re: How to remove front door lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:06:24 -0700
  ...How to remove front door lock cylinder? > I'm in the process of troubleshooting a locking problem on my '82. I have > the door...
• Re: Child seats in VW vans?
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 16:01:49 EDT
  ...Either will fit in the front seat if you use a locking clip, or in the rear seat without. Sometimes I wish the rear...
• Re: Jetta -> Eurovan = Jetta FS
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 14:56:08 -0700
  ...moonroof with sunshade > * Power steering > * Power brakes > * Power windows > * Power central locking > * Air conditioning > * Tilt steering wheel > * 6-speaker AM/FM cassette stereo > * Alarm...
• Re: Water Tank
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:14:41 -0600
  I have the lock and key, but the plastic 'ring' around the metal locking mechanism has shattered from age. I just need the new...
• Re: Help ..
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 10:18:29 -0400
  ...side to side on the rails, I've looked for a >locking system ,but haven't found any . How do I secure it ,I...
• Safety gear
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 15:49:59 -0400
  ...I've never heard of anyone adding anti-lock breaks but it seems like the anti-locking system should be addable by using the...
• Re: Curtain Behind Front Seats - How?
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 18:11:02 -0400
  ...seats, it snaps to both sides of the van, with special locking snaps -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: rear window leak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 22:37:32 -0600
  ...I did pull that plastic locking bead out because it was so faded and broken in places. I wonder if this has casue d...
• Re: Any more ideas about taking out broken stud?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 11 May 2005 17:45:24 -0400
  ...you can try good locking pliers instead of the pipe wrench. OR, you can use the halfturn forward, quarter turn back with two thin...
• Re: remote/keyless entry
  Historical mailing list - Eric Gertner
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:32:28 -0400
  ...d highly > recommend to anyone who's experiencing typical automatic doorlock trickery. > Total cost for central locking kit + keyless entry = ~$120 > > Casey > '89 Bluestar >
• 2WD diff lock add on
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Sun, 14 Jun 1998 23:42:15 -0300
  Hi John/All, yes there is a locking differential, made by LockRite in USA. About $230US, plus the work! Replace the carrier in the...
• Re: was Gas Filler /now places to store you gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:51:34 -0600
  ...The cord is thin enough that it doesn't interfere with the closing or locking of the door. The cord is a mix of...
• How to remove a nut, help needed (Auto but not Vanagon related).
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 26 Apr 2014 17:08:21 -0700
  ...Is there any alternative? I've seen these locking plier type things at the hardware store. I need something with long slim jaws that...
• Automatic Locking Diff -No Way!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 09:33:03 -0400
  Cory, the salesman is scum, or at least a know-nothing. See if he has the manual to the car, prove him wrong! There...
• Re: Running syncro w/o driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 03:00:17 -0400 (EDT)
  OTOH, maybe the VC fluid heats up, locking in the front plates and as there is nothing (no DS) to prevent the plates from...
• Re: central locking problem, and a tip
  Historical mailing list - Scooter061
  Wed, 13 May 1998 12:51:19 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-13 09:37:58 EDT, MerinLawrenceM@EXCHANGE.UAMS.EDU writes: << Now for the tip: the chromed plastic inserts...
• Re: Sliding Door Not Locking Open
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 08:53:52 EST
  Had the same problem on my 85, might be the same thing. There is a latch with a spring on it on the back...
• Sliding door pops open on 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hurlbut
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 23:03:46 -0800
  ...Do I need to replace the locking mechanism? Or, just tweak and adjust. Also, I don't know if this is related, but the...
• Vanagondalism
  Historical mailing list - RP
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:45:10 -0800
  ...I noticed that my locking gas cap was busted and sitting in the opening. So I figured this explained my lousy gas mileage, someone...
• Custom mattress (Westfakia)
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 22:16:03 EDT
  ...I will also add a small dresser, with locking drawers. Where the table is now located. Now, which way to Black Rock? Take a...
• Thules on top with Yak racks
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:01:01 -0700
  ...the riveted part had to be cut, got stainless steel screws from Lowes and self locking nylon nuts . . . The front tip of the thule...
• 89 vanagon swivel seats - how do you make them swivel ?
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 18:13:14 -0800
  ...Do not over-tighten the 4 self-locking nuts. If they are not > self-locking (nylocks). A PO has sabotaged you. Replace with 8mm...
• Front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:33:34 -0800
  ...in the Bentley (46.5 A.) it says that new self locking bolts must be used when re-fastening brake caliper housing. I spoke...
• Re: Cal Look Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 11:00:56 -0300
  ...I'm not sure about removing the chrome plastic strip around the windshield, isn't this referred to as a 'locking strip'? BTW... the...
• Re: Any advice about sugar in the gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackbun
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 09:06:24 -0600
  Sell that guy a locking gas cap! Michael Blackburn -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Kenneth...