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• Paulchen Bike Rack -- How do I lock it?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Sun, 14 May 2006 03:10:15 -0400
  ...Can anyone describe the locking system to me or send me a good detailed photo of their lock assembly? Thanks all! tabe johnson/87...
• Problem with cental locking system
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:00:37 -0400
  Hi, I'm assuming you have a Bentley, and then you may not. But if you do, the wiring diagram is on page 125...
• Re: Fitting 88 slider to 84 van... differences in years?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:29:41 -0500
  ...The 85+ are far superior, and later model ones even have central locking. I would not want an 84 or older sliding door unless...
• Re: Forgot the stuff..dogs and bears and camping
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:29:43 -0600
  ...print on the windows, > everything.... >  They are my remote locking device.  I rarely bother locking anything, even > in downtown La Paz, which can be...
• Re: 90 Vanagon Syncro - Emission Test Gas Cap Failure - Solution
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:39:27 -0700
  ...open book portion - pressure > testing of the 2 year old OEM locking gas cap. > > The same thing has happened each of the past 3...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:32:48 -0500
  ...http://www.weddleindustries.com/products/new-products/new-vw-094-atb-locking-differentials Also German Transaxle in Bend, OR NOT $150.00 bob
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:30:45 -0400
  ...nut, then clamp the wrench with a vice-grip type of locking pliers. This helps keep the line nut wrench from spreading under extreme...
• Re: Rusted on O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:22:57 -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: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:07:56 -0600
  Archive search gets: < http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S2=vanagon&L=vanagon&q=Gas+Cap&s=Gas+Cap&f=&a=May...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 11:38:29 -0500
  ...Remote door locking set-up, a bitch to install but works well now, came with a handy blinking light to hopefully ward off the...
• 1984 Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon For Sale
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 02:50:30 +0000
  ...9L Waterboxer Automatic Transmission Dual Heaters Cassette tape deck, 4 speakers Locking Gas Cap Passed Va. Inspection Passed Va. Emissions Recently replaced: Cylinder heads...
• Re: Any interest in '87 Syncro for $1500
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 13:58:25 -0400
  ...rear seat/bed just a > > standard 7 passenger) 5- speed transmission locking rear diff. A/C > > (no compressor) Power Steering Dark Grey Exterior and
• Something good to reattach velour and vinyl to interior door panels etc
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:54:03 -0400
  While fixing the central locking (thanks everyone!) I also used sail tape to get the panel edges looking good again. It basically double sided...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Dec 2007 - Special issue (#2007-1317)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 21:22:00 -0800
  Yeah, Mike has it right, that's a Bagawest carrier, hollow inside with a locking door on the back. Great storage. And oh yeah...
• Re: Strongbox center console
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 19 May 2015 13:20:51 -0400
  ...Maybe I'm late to the party, but I wanted >>> to pass it on anyway: >>> http://vanagonlife.bigcartel.com/product/locking-steel-center-console...
• Parting out 1985 Syncro Doublecab with locking diffs front and rear
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:13:31 -0700
  ...As the title suggests, there are locking diffs front and rear. Taking offers over $1400 for the front. That's how much one vendor...
• Re: Missing Exhaust bolts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 07:35:36 EST
  ...The nylon locking device does melt somewhat but will keep the nut from coming loose and you will be able to undo the nut...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:28:55 -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...
• Electric locks.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:18:50 -0500
  ...Prefer the manual locking operation for the hatch. I tested all circuits to be sure I had power to the appropriate places. All good...
• Re: Manual Pages Needed: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 95 11:00:21 EDT
  ...do, we ran our '86 for a month with a bubble locking the front radiator but not the heater, no adverse affects, when they...
• Re: Fw: Re: Safari type window?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 11:18:07 EDT
  ...body of the van, the other end fits into the hatch locking mechanism when the hatch is closed. This enables you to lock the...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 10:31:38 -1000
  ...what I would do if I had a 2wd and wanted better traction is to put a syncro locking transmission in. not cheap, about...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive - Quaife?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 17:18:08 -1000
  ...What you actually need to do is get the case from a > Syncro trans with the locking diff. Then install your transmission in that...
• Re: Looking to buy a Syncro Tranny...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 21:45:44 -0400
  ...Anybody got one avail? Looking at buying a Syncro w/locking diff but a hole in the tranny case, and won't till I...
• Re: side sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 14:41:43 -0400
  ...Stan 87 Syncro joe lucca wrote: > i'm interested in fellow listmembers ideas on locking/securing these > windows > from being opened from the outside...
• Re: Vanagon in snow/ice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:14:54 -0800
  ...If you get into fronts locking early ...........well, if the fronts lock, you have no steering, and you have to know to let off...
• Re: Sliding door... please help...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:39:35 -0800
  ...please help... > > hi all, > > on my van the sliding locking mechanism works well on the front (or on the > handle end)... but on other...
• Re: Timing Notch? on 2.1 Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 23:42:59 UT
  ...This is hard to unplug with the engine running and hot since as it's awkward to press in the locking clip. So I...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 14:01:31 -0400
  ...Since they don't have to worry about locking up the rears, apparently they've decided to bias routine braking toward the rear, and...
• Re: Value of '87 Syncro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 16:35:49 -0400
  ...It's a GL >with locking rear differential and no other options as far as I could tell. >The owner is asking $17,500...
• Re: Question about water tank lock
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
  Sat, 28 Sep 1996 17:11:49 -0400
  ...took the cap down to my local RV center and they sold me a new locking cap for 'bout $8.00.... the trick was...
• Re: Need Viscous Coupling Refresher Course - '91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 16 May 2005 06:05:47 -0700
  ...M --- George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM> wrote: > A quick check to see if the VC is locking up at all is to stop the...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:19:58 -0500
  ...He shows the parts, described in the EKTA as a "self locking nut". 8mm. The parts guy then went on to say that their...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 11:22:29 -0500
  ...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: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:35:22 -0700
  ...I wouldn't want to take the risk of having a non-locking gas cap again, unless it was somehow secured to the vehicle...
• Re: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 19:58:47 EST
  ...What's the deal on converting a 85' 2WD to a locking rear differential? Got one in my 88....no BIG deal..IF you...
• Re: Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 13:39:03 -0700
  ...We had the same problem with Noisy Fuel Pumps AND pumps locking up. We found the solution; The early vanagon fuel tanks have a...
• Re: Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:58:49 +1200
  ...Thanks > >Tim >87Wolfsburg I bought 4-door remote central locking from Electric-Life. Cost $295.00US. They also have electric window kits for $240...
• sliding window track guide Re: loose sliding windows
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 21:40:20 EDT
  In a message dated 9/3/00 2:26:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM writes: << Any tips on servicing the locking...
• Re: Demented power door lock?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 11:15:53 -0700
  ...after charging the battery overnight (with chassis ground disconnected), the power locking system works fine including the stubborn passenger door lock. Now what? -- +----------------------------------------------+ | You...
• For Sale: MANUAL Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 15:13:41 EDT
  ...rods are removed for shipping, I do not guaranty that their locking tabs will be useable. There is a workaround for this, but that...
• Re: Re: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:07:10 EDT
  In a message dated 9/14/06 5:45:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ccc1@VOLNY.CZ writes: > I've been told that an...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:43:52 -0800
  ...Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question > http://www.picocanada.com/en/product/134.php > http://www.picocanada.com/en/product/135.php > Question: if a...
• Re: 1985 Windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:35:54 -0500
  ...that new chrome locking strip that you got from go westy into this assembly.Dont even think of installing a locking strip after the...
• Re: how to make your locking gas cap accept the same key as your doors/ignition
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:47:46 -0700
  ...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: 'Nother Newbie--Lifting that poptop! '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 11 Jun 2005 11:22:02 -0700
  ...locking bar can make that final snap into postion. > I've oiled the hinges on the poptop, but haven't yet lubed the locking...
• intermittent power lock problems
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:52:06 -0500
  ...I disconnected the battery and reconnected it and now I can at least lock the doors, individually, but locking the front passenger door no...
• Re: Rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:27:37 -0400
  ...hatch lock for my 1987 2 wd wolfburg with the centrol locking system. Mine is getting where it is very hard to get the...
• more buses for sale: big bucks this time!
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 30 Sep 94 12:51:49 CDT
  ...All power options and locking differentials (2). Looks and runs like new. Asking $16,500. evenings (714) 723-5835 (Cal.)
• need power mirror help
  Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 12:58:55 -0700
  ...On the back of a mirror is a lever which would seem to permit locking the mirror to the housing once the tracks are...
• Question #2 - clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 16:51:13 -0400
  ...wrong position? Or could too much air in the system be locking up the piston in the slave cylinder? Other info.....when the bleeder...
• Need rebuilt or good used manual tranny for '86 / strange symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Tim Root
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 19:33:06 EST
  ...Has anyone ever heard of a tranny locking up in reverse when you push the clutch all the way in? I need to know...
• Re: yet another VW-dealer-jerk story (long)
  Historical mailing list - Video Productions of Hawaii
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 22:08:00 -0500
  ...Now for the bad thing, I also needed the locking nuts for the exhaust system. we located those at about $5 each!!! ouch... I...
• Re: Vent Window Removal
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 17:17:03 -0600
  ...I'm having a little trouble getting the roll pin > out of the locking mechanism. I am assuming that will allow me to > remove...
• Re: Painting exhaust pipes?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:29:34 -0400
  internal or external serrated locking washers will solve this problem of fastners coming loose. here are some examples. http://www.boltdepot.com/product.aspx...
• Re: Weddle Engineering, Locking Differentials Update and Parts Plea
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Sun, 15 Sep 1996 09:23:39 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...needing to slow to 5 miles per hour to engage the locking differential. Additionally, I would need to secure, purchase, and install the vacuum...
• Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:57:56 -0600
  ...It is stuck out locking the flywheel. > > Easy fix except there is no one near Sheridan WY that has a starter. Rushing one in...
• Re: Fwd: Gas tank and gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 4 May 2010 20:47:20 -0500
  ...to check out . . . > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/silverlunace/4579549684/ > > The locking gas cap simply won't stay on. It doesn't fit tight...
• Re: Flywheel problems!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 9:45:33 EST
  What year is your bus/Vanagon? As mentioned the worst possible outcome is too much end play by virtue of a bad locking plate...
• Re: Syncro substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 07:45:15 -0500
  ...Does > anyone know of a 2x4 Vanagon with a limited slip or locking diff? > > TBill I just sold mine! I miss it! I custom...