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• For Sale, Westfalia 5th seat
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Jun 1997 02:34:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Includes seatbelt, arm rests, locking compartment under seat. Colors are brown and tan crushed velvetine type material. Estimated original price from VW dealer parts...
• shift lever adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 12:15:30 -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...
• Re: for syncros ... check it out!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 23:21:25 -0700
  ...0500, Joel Walker wrote: >http://www.pps.net.au/4wdencounter > >dual locking diffs, 16" wheels, double-cab pickup. :) > > -- David Marshall - - Quesnel, BC, Canada -- -- 78...
• Re: [NVC] IR Radio Remote Control
  Historical mailing list - Stew
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 21:50:33 +0000
  ...Ken Lewis >http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > > > Don't have remote central locking on mine but.... I have seen this before on european cars - if...
• Re: Autopage (?) - remote keyless
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:03:25 -0700
  I just installed remote locking in my Mercedes last weekend. I got an el cheapo Audiovox unit for $50 from AutoZone. Hooked up four...
• Re: Removing door panel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 21:08:48 -0400
  ...take off the panel? > I'm working on getting my central locking system which never worked from the driver side but worked from the...
• Re: VW LT 45 TD 4x4 Doka Pritsche
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 12:43:13 -0700
  ...manual transmission and the other one to engage various low ranges/locking diffs. Cool truck, for sure! Jake On 4/8/07, Bob Stevens...
• New Absurdity -$75,000 Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:32:07 -0500
  ...custom geared tranny and R&P, decoupler, slip yoke drive shaft, locking front diff, and sway way axles and 930/Syncro 16 CVs.. Hell...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Dec 2007 - Special issue (#2007-1317)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 22:36:22 -0800
  ...it right, that's a Bagawest carrier, hollow inside > with a locking door on the back. Great storage. And oh yeah, > that's my...
• CV joint bolts...clunk clunk
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Gentry
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 15:17:53 -0700
  ...I can never remember which is the removable kind) _Loctite_ thread locking compound according to the package directions. I've never had anything vibrate...
• Rattling Westy Table
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 23:11:28 -0500
  ...The locking knob won't stay tightened when the table is in the stowed position over the cabinets and when it loosens the rattling...
• Re: drum brakes
  Historical mailing list - Heath Vogt
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 07:57:34 EDT
  ...the front to keep them from continuously locking up durring hard braking. That said, doesn't anyone make a disk brake conversion for vanagons...
• Re: Center console for 1991 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:32:40 -0700
  ...You can get it either with a > locking bow/minicooler for about $10 more. The cheaper one has a cassette > storage area which is...
• Re: Brake pedal pumping/master cyl Q
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 07:50:03 -0600
  ...By checking the skid marks, you can tell which wheels are locking up first. I may be wrong, but I believe that the "zones...
• Re: Anyone shipped an auto trans?
  Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 20:06:49 -0700
  That is surprising since I have shipped several Locking Syncro 5 speed transmissions via UPS without difficulty. Autos must be HEAVY. Cory > > > Yup... BTDT...
• Front brakes, 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hawkins
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 20:28:34 -0400
  ...Instead of the self locking bolts, the caliper housing is held on with a stainless 7 mm allen bolt. The pads are the same...
• if you liked Unimog, you'll LOVE this ...
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Sat, 08 Oct 94 00:56:54 CDT
  ...and 20-inch wheels are standard, as are front and rear locking differentials and fording depth of four feet. What makes a Funmog different...
• Need parts, VW shows, Front Seat Q
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Apr 1997 00:02:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Plastic 'latch' for the clove box (not the locking mechanism) window crank Ashtray for front dash Latch mechanism for one of the cabinets (they...
• Re: Cheap, non running synchro fs in Gray, ME
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 18:43:37 -0500
  Do you know if it had a locking diff? Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 16:53:45 -0500 >From: Arthur...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:50:50 -0700
  ...If you get new pin bolts from an auto parts supplier they should > come with thread locking compound already on them. > > The main caliper...
• Re: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 9 May 2012 17:15:46 -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...
• Re: shoelace tied
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 21 May 2012 19:19:03 -0500
  I installed a fold-down cup holder where I can reach it, and finally installed my locking glove box latch (with key!) -- Alan Felder...
• Re: Issue with door lock
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:45:00 -0700
  ...The locking mechanism in the driver's door seems to have gotten a bee in its bonnet and does not want to lock. The...
• My power locks in 95/EV have gone crazy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 09:32:01 -0500
  ...Does anyone know how to disable the power locks? I looked in the oweners manual and the fuse that controlles the central locking also...
• Re: 84: Sliding door top roller rattle
  Historical mailing list - Kris Estes
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 15:31:14 MST
  ...I recently fixed it by replacing the cenrtral locking mechanism (thanks to the help of some folks on this list). Soved the problem perfectly...
• Re: Sliding door opens by itself
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 21:21:53 -0500
  ...When cold weather sets in, its as if the door shrinks and doesn't quit fit the opening anymore, therefore the locking mechanism doesn...
• FS: wheel locks for SA & Carat wheels for 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 29 May 2002 13:46:31 EDT
  ...Anyway, I currently have one set of locking lugbolts for $30 plus shipping. This comes with four bolts and one key. Please pmail me...
• Re: bus depot
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sun, 17 Aug 2003 10:59:14 -0400
  ...Oh, and FWIW I got my 2nd gas locking gas cap from the Bus Depot. They offered to refund my money, but I asked...
• Re: Syncro Estasy, spins, ABS
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 19 Oct 1994 15:28:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...As the name suggests, it keeps > the rears from locking, but doesn't affect the fronts. I'm not sure it > works when in...
• Re: luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen & Anna Tumarkin
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 06:00:14 -0400
  ...Its held in place by a folding bar assembly. (Kinda like locking your elbow - or so my 5 year old tells me). It would...
• Re: Are synchros more trouble than they are worth???
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 21:49:24 -0800
  ...Once I decide to retire my older Syncro, I plan to salvage its locking > differential for such a transplant. Anyway, syncro doesn't have...
• Re: " Fail Safe " Type Coolant Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 23 Dec 2017 14:06:46 -0800
  ...My concern would be premature locking during normal use. A potential PITA especially for 1.9 WBX owners. The link I posted showed info...
• Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 24 May 2009 15:04:00 -0500
  ...It is obvious that the lower arm is not threaded for these bolts but are the other parts? Or, once the self-locking nuts...
• Re: [68-91] limited slip diff
  Historical mailing list - ZUMBRENNEN JOSEPH CORY
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 08:47:10 -0600 (MDT)
  ...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: Spam:WTB Gun Rack for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 13:10:09 -0800
  ...is there some kind of locking mechanism on these racks to keep the gun(s) from falling out when you open the hatch? Second...
• Re: passenger seat rocks
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 14:40:06 -0500
  ...part of the passenger seat moves back and forth >freely without locking in any position. While some might like this >feature, I'd like...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 19:42:00 -0400
  October 17, 1999 VANS: '93 EuroVan, handicap accessible, Braun auto swing-away whlchr lift w/ auto locking device, dual ac, exc cond, 48K, $12...
• Re: variable-speed wiper relay mod
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 09:59:22 -0700
  ...Grab a VW intermittent relay from the junkyard. - Remove the white locking pin from the wiper column switch. This will allow it to move...
• Re: Help - Radio Code Problem
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 21:04:02 -0700
  ...know what the code is and my battery went dead, hence locking up the anti-theft-coded radio. I never coded the radio myself...
• Re: Alarm - Remote lock - Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 14:57:25 +1200
  ...models, unloke E-L's offering (or was it the central locking kit?). Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Caravelle...
• Re: Vanagondalism
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:17:36 +0000
  ...I noticed that my > locking gas cap was busted and sitting in the opening. > So I figured this explained my lousy gas mileage, > someone...
• Re: Installing a fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 10:02:09 -0400
  ...If you don't have surgical pliers, you can use any sort of locking pliers, just make sure to protect the fuel hose from...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:28:47 -0500
  It is also possible to take the lock mechanism apart (on the gas cap) , and clean it so that it works nicely again. On...
• Grease and bearings, and my studlyness
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 8 Sep 2025 10:23:17 -0400
  ...Currently I have 10 studs, new lug nuts and the locking Mercedes nut to replace the one that is pinged to stay in place...
• =?Windows-1252?Q?RE:_So_what=92s_the_most_efficient_speed_to_cruise_at=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 May 2019 15:12:09 +0000
  ...As the Vanagon auto does not have a locking torque converter there is the variable of slip which is massive at lower speeds, especially...
• Re: Oregon gasoline- was Steve Sandlin keys win again
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:52:40 -0700
  ...AFAIK, all original locking gas caps were designed to operate with the ignition key as a master. The only lock(s) which require a...
• limited slip rear end
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 22:15:40 (EST)
  LIMITED SLIP REAR END Cory, I have installed a Locking axil from a Syncro into my 2 wheel drive Vanagon GL. It by experence...
• FS: Westys & Winnie-Ottawa
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 05:47:34 -0400
  ...Belleville Volkswagen, (613)966-3333 1991 Westy GL, 4 spd., never seen winter, cruise, central locking, alarm, original paint, very clean, portable toilet, canvas...
• VANAGON SYNCRO Westfalia GL Wolfsburg Edition Pop-top FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Neumann
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 20:10:48 -0800
  ...4WD (ALL WHEEL DRIVE), Very Clean & Excellent Condition inside and out; 5 spd with creeper-low gear, with locking diff option, cruise control, 3...
• Any market for Westy water tank caps?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 21:48:11 -0500
  ...initial design stages at this time.  This is just the locking cap...not the complete filler assembly.  Is there enough demand for...
• Re: Stsbilizer Link Broke
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:27:44 -0600
  ...You'll also need the self-locking nut. >If you have > difficulty sliding the new piece back onto the arm, Vaseline or clear > silicone...
• Re: lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 16:56:12 -0400
  ...This is to avoid locking the keys inside. As trick you close the sliding door last. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Gas tank and gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 4 May 2010 20:27:33 -0500
  ...fit correctly but we can't get the > replacement we bought (locking version from Van Cafe) to fit properly > either. So, we got another...
• Giving the archive thang another try...
  Historical mailing list - Skip Montanaro
  Sat, 14 Dec 1996 22:41:58 -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...
• Syncro-Tech. front axle Question
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 13 Oct 1996 23:05:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...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: Paulchen rack security
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:28:51 EDT
  ...to the vehicle or know of an alternative source of similar locking mechanisms? Thanks much for the help! -John>> John, I carry the Paulchen...
• Rare single westy middle seat FS Re:Anybody in NC just buy a center single seat?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 12:21:21 EST
  ...single middle swival seat, rare westfalia accessory, mounted on a swival base (swivals 360 degrees), mounted on a locking storage box. has seat belts...
• Re: Wanted: 5th Seat for '87 Westy Synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 19:10:45 EST
  ...FS, and i also have a single swival middle seat w/ locking box underneath FS. also have floor rails. shipping a 2 person middle...
• 89 syncro westy electric door locks
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 23:03:03 -1000
  ...If I'm quick and I open the door before it locks again, the locking system cycles locked, unlocked, locked, unlocked as long as...
• Re: Re; Keys Locked in Van
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 07:05:14 -0700
  ...Re; Keys Locked in Van > I have this really stupid question. > > How does one go about locking their keys in a Vanaon? > > The drivers...