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• How to adjust position of Sliding Door Rear Locking Pin
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 12 Feb 2023 11:03:01 -0500
  ...It looks like the locking pin has moved down and to the outside with respect to the correct position by about 1/16 of...
• Re: Locking Gas CAp Needed
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 14:38:53 -0500
  ...I have a customer needig a locking gas cap for an '84. Anyone selling one, with or without keys?
• Re: Locking Gas CAp Needed
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 10:24:28 -0500
  ...Any idea where you can buy a none locking gas cap anymore? Howard On 18 Mar 2003 at 9:10, Steve Sandlin wrote: > I...
• Modified front syncro diff with locking option.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 02:28:16 EDT
  ...I'm interested in purchasing a complete front diff with the locking option with a new VC if this is possible. See ya, Michael...
• Re: '81 fuel cap./ locking gas caps FS
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 13:19:18 EST
  ...cap for an '81 vanagon > ? > none of the parts stores have them listed. > > Paul Lindsay > i have locking fuel caps $15 ea [text/html]
• Re: Locking lug nut/high lift jack
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 26 Nov 2015 07:14:27 +0000
  ...It’s a bucket full of locking lugs they’ve had to cut off customers cars because - yup - folks lost the lug tool. Easy...
• Sliding Door Intermittent Electric Door Locking Problem - Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 00:24:07 +1000
  Thanks to those assisted in advice on my Sliding Door Intermittent Electric Door Locking Problem. For the record.... Yes the spring loaded brass rod...
• Electronic lock, tailgate --- had this happen to you?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Janes
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 15:27:00 -0700
  ...It stays locked, and lifting the handle does not cause the handle to engage the locking device, so it feels locked --- and it is...
• Re: Non-locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:36:12 -0600
  ...now? The main reason I have a locking > >is > >that I regularly leave the non-locking variety at various and sunder > >filling > >stations. If...
• Re: LOCK-RIGHT locking diffs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 15:09:23 -0400
  ...While on the road, the locking & un-locking can cause serious handling problems if your not very careful. A lot of off-roaders use...
• Re: Central Locking Trace-down - Boy am I confused.
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 01:33:52 -0600
  ...Huntley wrote: >Hi, > I am working to get my Central Locking working on my 1986 >VanagonGL >I am finding myself getting confused. >I compared...
• vanagon central locking system for sale - wasRe: Power Door Locks-
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 14:54:17 EST
  ...door > lock that will fit an 84'? > > i have a whole factory central locking system for sale for a vanagon.. email if interested chris
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:15:59 -0400
  ...NET writes: > > >> Is there a difference between the "Older" and "Newer" locking gas caps? >> >> A friend with an '87 Westy uses his ignition key...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:46:16 -0500
  ...My 85 has > > a locking gas cap and it is a PITA!! Does anyone > > make\sell a non-locking cap for these buses?? Anyone...
• No vacuum @ locking diff control
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:12:08 -0700
  Greetings folks, I discovered awhile back that the locking differential wouldn't engage, and the dash switch didn't hiss like it normally does...
• Rear hatch lock-2
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:21:15 EDT
  ...Also, since I do not use the central locking can I replace the assembly with one that does not have the central locking assembly...
• troubleshooting rear locking differential on syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 22:25:09 -0400
  I need to know how to adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain a locking rear differential in my 1986 Westy Syncro. The Bentley only breezes through...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:59:28 -0500
  ...Mike B. > Living in Southern California like I do, I would NEVER > run a Non-Locking Gas Cap. That's just asking for "dirt...
• Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 12:02:16 -0600
  There are locking nuts that are all metal. They are usually copper coated, and the end of the hole curves in a bit, so...
• Re: How to adjust position of Sliding Door Rear Locking Pin
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Feb 2023 16:54:29 -0600
  ...I had already marked correct position so that > >> is how I knew > >> that the locking pin had slipped down and to the outside of...
• Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:00:50 -0600
  Recently, there was a discussion on locking gas caps that, with the help of a locksmith, would work with the ignition key, as with...
• Re: locking lugs for SA wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 00:58:56 EDT
  ...Are there any locking lug nuts and bolts that work on South African wheels--the Carat2 version? Yes. My local vendor had a few...
• Re: locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Wed, 10 Dec 1997 21:17:30 -0600
  Bob Berkemer wrote: > > I think that a couple of weeks ago Helmut mentioned in one of his posts > that there was a locking differential...
• Re: Suggestions for removing locking gas cap w/o key
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 03:35:15 -0700
  ...for removing a locking gas cap w/o the key.>> Conrad, The easiest and fastest way to remove a locking gascap which is missing...
• FW: Window chrome molding
  Historical mailing list - jeff crane
  Thu, 4 May 2000 20:39:37 -0400
  ...I actually have an old Snap-On locking bead tool, that has had many miles of locking bead run through it over the years...
• Syncro-I need the little locking pin for the rear diff....
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 22:02:49 -0500
  Hello all, Today I was trying to repair a broken rear locking diff servo with a new one that I got from Derek Drew...
• Locking of Security
  Historical mailing list - JOSE RIVERO
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 14:44:44 +0100
  ...This this very easy to open, (alone throwing of the), and I have thought of putting a locking of security in order to prevent...
• I heard them thru the pouring rain..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 11:56:06 -0700
  Gotcha! I knew the title would grab ya- what I heard last night in he driveway in a downpour was the central locking system...
• Re: Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 08:37:25 EST
  ...With the rack mounted to the car the tie rod locking notch is on the topside of the rack and it would take some...
• gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Ed Bass
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 13:59:09 -0500
  I am looking for a non-locking gas cap for my 87 Westy and the dealer is telling me that the OE unit is...
• Re: Non-locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:02:36 -0500
  At 06:05 PM 2/19/2011, Dave Mcneely wrote... >Well, you might see the point in locking the tank if you get a...
• Re: D6-Syncro Locking Compound
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Mon, 15 May 2000 22:49:30 -0400
  ...D6-Syncro Locking Compound > When assembling the front hubs of a Syncro, the Bentley Bible calls for D6 > locking compound. I called the local...
• Re: Need Vanagon window motor/central locking parts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 10:44:31 EST
  ...While > I'm in there, I'd like to replace the locking motor on the same door. > > Anyone have these? > > i have power doorlock...
• Automatic Locking Rear Differential??
  Historical mailing list - ZUMBRENNEN JOSEPH CORY
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 21:25:56 -0600 (MDT)
  Hi all, I am looking at a '89 Syncro Westy and I cannot find a button to operate a locking rear differential. The salesman...
• New Product Available-Replacement Westy Water Tank Locking Cap
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 22:49:34 -0600
  After a good bit of delay, we've finally finished a limited run of NEW water tank locking caps for the old style filler...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:27:18 -0800
  ...My 85 has > > > a locking gas cap and it is a PITA!! Does anyone > > > make\sell a non-locking cap for these buses?? Anyone...
• Re: 1986 Vanagon GL - Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 12:32:29 -0800
  ...Got to find the red wire that is the + for the Central Locking Circuit. Maybe it needs to be replaced. Thanks Again, Matt >> I...
• Re: 2wd locking diff - followship question
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 10:38:09 -0500
  ...2wd locking diff - followship question >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >thanks for the replies regarding the locking diff in the 2wd. Lots of people...
• Re: Removing front passenger seat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:57:06 -0400
  ...one hand lifting the seat slider lever, the other lifting the locking safety tab, and the other had pushing the seat forward. the locking...
• '87 Power Locks locking and unlocking by themselves, stove grate source.
  Historical mailing list - Rouy Rogers
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 05:27:11 EST
  Hi List, The other day while washing my '87 Syncro Westy, the power door locks started locking and unlocking by themselves. Has this ever...
• Re: Syncro substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 19:18:56 -0500
  On Thu, 30 Oct 1997, Helmut Zeidler wrote: > The 2WD gearboxes were available with locking diff > as an option. where can i get one...
• Power locks - 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - James Morris
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 15:05:57 -0500
  ...Intermitantly it sounds like the mechanism is locking and un-locking. I cannot figure it out. Now I cannot even open the slider without...
• FS: front & rear locking diffs VR-6 2.8 liter SYNCRO camper $8500 in Belgium
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 19:12:35 -0800
  ...That is, it is a SYNCRO with dual (FRONT & REAR) locking differentials and VR6 powered. Camping equipment was installed by owner. But doe not...
• Door locking problems
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 19:28:48 -0700
  The electric door locking system on my van has for 2 years functioned properly on the passenger side, but mechanical locking only on the...
• Re: Back lock to hatch
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:33:25 -1000
  that late year van is likely to have Central Locking. this exact thing can happen when the well-hidden fuse for the Central Locking...
• sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:07:51 -0600
  ...Going from only locking by itself every third time you close the door to locking every time you close the door. Is the lock...
• eurovan recall
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 12:27:29 CDT
  ...The steering column assembly includes a universal joint that is attached to the steering shaft and secured by locking bolts. The upper locking bolt...
• Re: Suggestions for removing locking gas cap w/o key
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 17 Sep 2005 23:30:22 EDT
  In a message dated 9/17/05 11:18:29 PM, conradk@MAC.COM writes: << but need suggestions for removing a locking gas cap...
• Re: Non-locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:29:14 -0500
  ...now? The main reason I have a locking is > that I regularly leave the non-locking variety at various and sunder filling > stations. If...
• Re: tailgate lock and key for an 83.5 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:08:05 -0700
  ...https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/us/251829231-tailgate-locking-barrel-non-central-locking.html On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 3:01 PM Don Spence...
• Suggestions for removing locking gas cap w/o key
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Sat, 17 Sep 2005 22:06:58 -0500
  ...I have no problem pulling the locks, but need suggestions for removing a locking gas cap w/o the key. Conrad
• Door Lock issue, what is the part?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 09:01:56 -0800
  What would you call the small plastic part mounted at the bottom of the door locking pin? Part number would be great as well...
• Re: Locking Gascaps
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 11:26:16 EDT
  ...I bought a Syncro which came with a generic non-locking cap. The cap was a hinky looking, utilitarian thing not meant to be...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:20:49 -0600
  ...My 85 has > > a locking gas cap and it is a PITA!! Does anyone > > make\sell a non-locking cap for these buses?? Anyone...
• Looking for syncro diff lock switch, vac resevoir
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 14:34:52 -0800
  I'm having my 2WD transmission rebuilt('83 Westhalia) and have the option of adding a vacuum controlled locking differential, using a syncro case...
• Sliding Door - Locking Mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Wed, 15 May 2002 14:32:04 -0400
  ...locks and unlocks the door began refusing to move into the locking position. I've got the Bently and could begin tearing apart the...
• Re: Off-Roading in 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 16:38:20 -0400
  On 14 Mar 2003, Jeff K wrote: > Probably about the best upgrade you could get is a locking diff-cost > me about $600. To...
• Re: Locking lug nut/high lift jack
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:16:14 -0800
  ...I went to get a locking lug nut just cause. I could only find them in sets of 4. If they were a buck...
• Re: Gas Caps???
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 14:02:58 -0700 (PDT)
  So harmon seaver says: > > Does anyone know of a source for locking gas caps for a '73 bus? > While on a road trip a...
• Re: 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:17:57 -0800
  ...Aha, but this is an aftermarket central locking system - my '85 didn't come with central locking. The system didn't push enough power...