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• Re: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 May 2012 22:22:32 -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: Stripped CV Bolt HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 09:21:11 EDT
  ...If they are truly beyond help, you can try using a set of locking pliers to get them off. I'm not sure how...
• Re: Curtain hanging conundrum
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 11:35:19 -0700
  ...supposed to use every other loop on > the curtains? All the locking gliders are in place, so I'm confused. > It seems like every...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:45:02 -0700
  ...restaurants get great 5 gallon buckets, with all different kinds of lids (locking, pouring, etc.) They got 'em stacked to the ceiling, they throw...
• Re: Lost keys
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:29:03 -0400
  ...I think 1 > key works every thing but I could be wrong, Factory locking gas cap too. > Can I just pull the door handle...
• What's a nice 90 worth?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 22:59:07 -0500
  ...The cruise control doesn't work, the central locking doesn't lock centrally and it could use a set of rear tires. The heater...
• Need help identifying Syncro transmission parts
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 04:14:22 -0700
  ...Does that belong there as possibly part of the assembly? Or is that damaged? These came from a trans with locking diff. The locker...
• 4wd Breadloaves
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 23:18:09 -0500
  ...Also, does ZF make a locking diff that can be used in the supreme vehicle of all time or would I be better off...
• Re: Good deal for '86 Synchro?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
  Tue, 14 May 1996 16:48:05 -0500
  ...w/ no > problems.Also, > he's quite sure it has locking diffs.It's hard for me to figure out the > value of this...
• Re: [Syncro] Broken key in gas cap!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 09:21:51 +0100
  Glen and others, On Mon, 2001-01-15 20:44:56 -0700, LA & Glen wrote: > ... > While I was attempting to get my locking gas...
• Re: More storage space?
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 17:46:49 -0500
  ...a VCR and Six Disk CD Changer under here with a locking > > door. > > > > Somebody please cut up your van and report back to us...
• Re: The New Rear-Engined VW UP!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:59:52 -0400
  ...those people as very skilled snow drivers, > or the vehicles even that good most of the time in snow. 'locking > differential ? - what's that ? "
• Re: Infant seats and Vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 17:43:00 -0400
  ...The answer you seek is the metal "H" clip or "locking clip" that is provided with all child seats. (Check the manual for your...
• Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
  Historical mailing list - Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:10:41 -0800
  There are LLSD's...Locking LSD's made as well for the manual trannys..but NOT for an automatic though..Just the standard lsd...
• '91 Carat turned inside out!
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 22:51:26 EDT
  ...Is this a common problem? My Dad suggested we change the locking mechanism. What do you guys think? All in all very impressed by...
• Re: Wanted: Water tank key
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 1 May 2000 20:34:25 -0400
  ...It uses a large plastic > "key" for the whole door, not a locking cap with a lock cylinder. Actually, the $50 one *is* original...
• Along the lines of: Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syn cro
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 14:27:16 -0400
  I was thinking as well of putting a syncro trans (w/locking diff modified with a higher gear ratio) into my 2WD to make...
• parting out a bunch of vans - '80 westy, '84 GL, '87 wolfsburg, '90 carat, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 12:41:58 EDT
  ...vanagon GL complete a/c (grey ducting, nice shape) central power locking system, gas tank, power steering rack, etc '90 vanagon GL still have...
• Re: Wheel Theft Prevention
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 17:52:11 +1200
  ...the butt, and any "good" thief will pick them in seconds. Locking nuts? Ditto kryptonites. Chain a cougar to each wheel? Food costs... Keyed...
• Emergency Brake - not locking
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 22:03:30 -0400
  So the other day when I had my van put on the tow truck bed (do to the coolant hose leak, which I had...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:53:48 -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: Friday, a few banggood items for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Certa
  Fri, 4 Nov 2016 15:38:29 -0400
  ...The only problem it had was that > the locking mechanism was worn out at the point of maximum squeeze so I > actually had to...
• Re: Distinguishing _among_ 68-70 busses (was 'between' :^)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 09:09:27 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The windshield wiper nuts are silver and non locking variety. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any nation that trades Liberty for Security deserves neither. ---Ben Franklin conrad@centcon.com...
• Re: Eurovan Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:22:35 -0500
  I am not very familiar with EVs but your discription seems to be leading to a switch in the drivers door that con trols...
• Re: 95 EV-Winnebago fridge problems
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 12:48:20 -0400
  ...Also made one cautious about locking keys in the van inadvertently. The dealer replaced a switch in the driver's door. No recurrence. Dan...
• Re: Funny Noise...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 13:50:35 +0200
  ...You can tighten these some, but best is put in new locking nuts. Be aware of the threads, as they are finer than normal...
• Re: Fw: Heeeellllppp!!! (Auto trans/final drive)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 6 May 1999 02:14:37 +0200
  ...After getting the hub out, I clamped on a big locking pliers to turn the bolt, and it was totally loose! I could have...
• FS: 87 Turbo Quantum Syncro Wagon 250hp full time 4wd wagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 13:25:55 EDT
  ...Full time 4wd with locking differentials. 35,000 miles on complete rebuild. The car utilizes an Audi MC code turbo motor with Haltech programmable...
• Re: Tests before engine swap?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 2 May 2001 15:14:36 -0700
  ...Use the proper VW self locking nuts when attaching the exhaust to the engine, you will thank yourself later. Use single weight 30w or...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit - related Q
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:04:18 -0800
  ...I've checked if my brake booster is working (according to bently method, it is...), but still i come no where near locking up...
• Re: Off-Roading in 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 14:56:25 -0500
  ...there for, right? ;) ) I'm sure you're right about a locking diff being helpful. I think a lot of the suspension issues are...
• Re: adding central locking
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 22:35:04 -0700
  On 9/13/06, Mark McCulley <markmcculley@gmail.com> wrote: > > How difficult is it to add central locking to a van that does not...
• Carat fluorescent fixture causes battery drain...
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 12:55:24 -0700
  ...Central locking system gremlins, passenger side window lift (it went CLUNK! and quit working), power window switches, sliding door locking mechanism...etc. -- +----------------------------------------------+ | You need...
• just in case you might know someone who is interested ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 11 Aug 94 12:48:02 CDT
  ...rear sway bars $40 each front upper stress bar $30 custom locking car cover to fit 2-dr Rabbit $50 sunroof deflector to fit...
• [Syncro] 87' Syncro Westy for Sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 12:44:35 -0700
  ...Heat and A/C, locking rear diff, westy canvas in perfect condition. Fold down 2 bike rack, and a factory repair manual (nice bonus...
• Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 17:02:00 -0600
  ...Just tighten the nut enough to get it firm, drop in the locking pin, spread the pin slightly and take the van to a...
• Re: Transmission Gurus?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 18:48:17 -0800
  ...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: WTB: Westy front table attachment bracket
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 17:49:58 -0400
  ...This is for an >84 Westy and is silver in color with a brown locking knob. > >Thanks, > >Tony <bold>Michael J. Sullivan</bold> Marshfield...
• Re: Sliding Door Lock Knob, Interior
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 22:11:27 -0500
  ...week ago, but I noticed it as it happened (I was locking it before closing the door) and I picked it up from the...
• Re: Has anybody put in a sunroof into a Vanagon that did not come with one?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 14:39:54 -0500
  ...Mark - You don"t happen to have the externals and/or internals for a locking differential do you? I'm on the lookout. Chris...
• Re: What's a syncro parts van worth?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 15:24:26 -0700
  ...86 or later Westfalia to Syncro, especially if it has the locking rear diff. One would have to presume the trans and front diff...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:33:29 -0500
  ...The Vanagon automatic does not have a locking torque converter. VW was most likely the last car manufacturer to use them. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Vanagon NOS gascap on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 9 May 2008 11:02:53 -0500
  ...the price of gas, are you sure you want a non-locking gas cap on > your van? It at least keeps the honest people...
• Re: Door handle/lock changing question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:52:56 -0800
  ...That keeps you from locking yourself in. BenT
• Re: Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:46:53 -0400
  There is a removable wire locking clip. Remove that little clip and it will pop off. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 21:03:16 -0700
  ...There might be enough room for a nylon locking nut on other side of arm. New part needs to be bent to follow curve...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:16:46 -0400
  ...Both have the locking feature. The same holds for the plugs sold by both. I suspect they come from the same Chinese source. http...
• loss of power on hills
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 23:03:13 -0400
  ...We thought everything had been taken care of--but now that the CV joints, waterpump, wires, transmission linkage & adjustment, locking differential, fuel odor problems...
• VW of SA
  Historical mailing list - Kim
  Tue, 12 May 1998 17:36:41 EDT
  ...I'd love to retrofit my Vanagon with Power windows and locking (and remote keyless control too.) The ability to gain factory parts for...
• Re: weekender; table stuck
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 11:01:18 -0800
  ...When unlocking I can hear the central locking system engage it, but it does not unlock. Pushing the lock in and out a few...
• '82 sliding door jammed! (Solution!)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 20:48:41 -0800
  ...bowden cable which connects the front latch handle to the rear locking mechanism. The bowden cable had become unhooked from the slot in the...
• westy help please
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 21:45:32 EST
  ...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: Wheel Theft Prevention;
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 10:14:49 -0600
  ...on.ca writes: > I'm sure your LAP store has a locking lugnut - one for each wheel! > Cheers > Darryl > > "John C." wrote: > > > Hi All...
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:23:56 -0700
  ...To unlock I have to hold up the "locking > catch" in the inside and then I can use the handle (either inside or > outside...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:55:56 -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...
• Tips on preparing drivers side lock
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 21 May 2016 20:13:19 -0400
  ...No clear click feeling when locking and unlocking the door with the key. today the lock doesn’t move when the key is turned...
• Re: FS or maybe For Parts: '87 Syncro GL-Utah
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 02:58:49 EDT
  ...if you can't sell it? a '87 weekender syncro with locking diff and power windows,locks,mirrors...im sure someone will buy it...
• For sale: carat interior, westy interior, 2.1L engine, 1.9L, auto trans, poptop
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 12:22:20 EDT
  ...for sale: -complete central locking system, fits all year vans -carat/wolfsburg interior w/ sofabed and rear cushion and sidepanels w/ cupholders and flip...
• Re: locked out
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 10:34:54 -0700
  ...A tiny inner spring breaks and then the inside knob for locking and unlocking won't stay up with the sliding door closed. It...
• Re: Any vendor sells this?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:19:37 -0700
  It is simply called the Stove Lid/Cover Bracket (or you could call it the "locking elbow bracket"). 255-070-126 A Fits 80...