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• Re: Multivan owners? Locker or Syncronuts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 19:41:08 EDT
  ...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: Rounded off lug nut, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 16:28:15 -0800
  ...Big locking pliers >3. I you don't have clearance to use the above give up and take it to a >welding shop where...
• Re: items at EuroCampers.com
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 21:40:27 -0800
  I got the open locking deal. Work great in the summer for ventilation. On 1/10/05 9:25 PM, "tolga" <tolga@MAC.COM...
• Re: no power to tranny??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:49:43 -0700
  by triple knobs do you mean front and rear locking diffs, plus decoupler ? if so, did you try it with decoupler engaged so there...
• Re: Gas smell from front...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 09:06:36 -0600
  ...while but seemed to trace it to the gas cap. (a locking one) with the 100 degreeF plus days recently the odor was back...
• Re: chrome window moulding
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 12:38:26 -0500
  ...And if you don't want to go back in with more chrome moulding but want the security of locking the window into place...
• Re: diff lock woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:53:39 -0400
  ...The mechanic unseized the locking pin and put it all back together telling me that it took minimal pressure to engage the lock. This...
• Sliding door lock problem
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 8 Dec 2011 12:58:09 -0800
  ...The other day I was unable to move the locking lever by hand, I was at a job and needed the tools so I...
• Solution: poor shifting! 8o)
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:21:18 -0700
  ...Note, when replacing the pot-metal socket, I didn't use the rolled pin but insead a 6mm bolt with locking nut, mainly because...
• FS: Rusty Syncro w/bad trans
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 8 May 2000 21:21:56 EDT
  ...Oh yeah, it's supposed to have locking diffs. I apologize for not getting back sooner to those of you who expressed interest in...
• Re: Headlight Unit Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 15:43:02 -0800
  ...small channellock pliers to rotate the thing while pushing down the locking tabs with a small flat tip screwdriver. The small end is tougher...
• Re: Free Westy middle jumpseat in SoCal?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 18 Apr 2020 08:27:20 -0700
  ...You can just make out the track mounts and the locking storage compartment the seat base in the ad has. You can see the...
• Re: For those working on the WBX out of the car
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 2 Jun 2013 10:19:49 -0700
  ...little small for mine, but it clamped in fine with the locking bolt. Stuart From: John Meeks [mailto:vanagon@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, June...
• Re: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 9 May 2012 22:48:48 -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: bike rack bolted to hatch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:12:22 -0600
  ...I used locking fork mount hardware. The only drawback was having to store the front wheel inside the van. Without a front wheel mount...
• shakedown 86 ASI
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jun 1997 23:03:44 -0800
  ...It has 2 lap belts, and no apparent locking or fasteners for the seat. It makes a great firm bed, but is it safe...
• Re: Misc. dumb questions
  Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 12:34:55 EDT
  ...Sorry.... :o) Kristin 84 Westy Wolfsburg GL >*One of my sliding side windows won't lock...can I replace the locking > mechanism somehow? Or...
• Re: Sliding door... please help...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 28 Nov 2018 06:24:54 -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: Big Brake options...Front Brakes do 80%
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:42:50 -0600
  ...Big Brake options...Front Brakes do 80% > > Yes, it all has to do with Center of Gravity.� Locking up Front with CG above axle...
• Re: Rear bench seat won't open, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 14:29:15 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > when you pull the latch, do you hear the locking mechanism moving or making > some noise? - if not the cable/rod in...
• Re: Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:33:36 -0400
  ...Frank On 2012-09-10, at 7:46 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > There is a removable wire locking clip. Remove that...
• Re: problems with lock on gas tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:50:22 -0700
  ...Many vanagon locking gas caps will open with a screw driver in the key slot. Try medium force at the most, not brutal gorilla...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:58:28 -0700
  ...with the front and you NEVER want to have the rears locking before the front.� Best thing to do is get some Girling G60...
• Re: Wanted: Water tank key
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 1 May 2000 17:44:55 -0700
  ...It uses a large plastic > > "key" for the whole door, not a locking cap with a lock cylinder. > > Actually, the $50 one *is* original...
• Immobilise the van?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 21 May 2007 10:48:30 -0700
  Hi all, I've been playing around with an aftermarket alarm, and I'm slowly getting everything connected (like the aftermarket central locking and...
• Grafting LHD slider into RHD van to make dual-slider
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 23:30:24 -0700
  ...into a RHD van? Complete door with latches, handles etc, central locking contacts, central track for rear slide, frame with upper and lower tracks...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: 90 Vanagon Syncro - Emission Test Gas Cap Failure - Solution
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:57:14 -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: Synchro to 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 12:31:59 -0700
  ...This is why I have ALWAYS felt the Syncro SHOULD have been designed with a decoupler and locking / unlocking front hubs to allow the...
• Re: Good customer service experience, Rotopax
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 17:00:55 -0500
  thanks Rocket ---- Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > It's mounted with the locking LOX Pack Mount: > > <http://rotopax.com/LOX-Pack...
• hand brake rod problem "solved"
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 09:23:33 +0000
  A while back I had asked for advice on removing the locking adjustment nut for the hand brake. After much penetrant, working on it...
• Re: anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Fri, 17 May 2002 16:09:22 -0700
  ...I have an 2 WD '83 Westphalia watercooled with a transmission converted to have a vacuum operated locking differential(from a Syncro). How do...
• Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 19:03:44 -0400
  ...Realisticly the main advantage to the syncro tranny would be to get one with a rear locking differential... for all but the hardcore off...
• Re: How does it worK? Vanagon Sliding Door Locking Mechanism
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 10:52:40 -0600
  On 4/30/05 5:54, "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Can anyone explain to me the subject above? > > I'm having trouble...
• Rear hatch (boot) release
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:12:50 -0700
  ...Test the latch by locking and unlocking with the cable then thread the cable through the hole in the panel and reattach the panel...
• Re: Installing a fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 11:03:21 -0700
  ...don't have surgical pliers, you can use any sort of locking > pliers, just make sure to protect the fuel hose from the metal...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:39:54 -0500
  ...I > sorta would like to give it a go, but absolutely not unless I can get > that proper wrench for the locking ring from...
• Re: Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:33:25 -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...
• For Sale: '87 Vanagon GL Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 08:48:19 -0800
  ...184K Gray with gray interior, Weekender package, Air Conditioning, AM-FM Cassette, tinted windows, locking differential, Z-Products curtains, trailer hitch, VDO gauges, Michelin...
• Re: gas tank cap
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 01:05:51 -0800
  ...and trying to replace them (Stant use to make a > non-locking cap) It's not worth the effort. I think as long as...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 21:49:10 -0800
  ...Does anyone know it there is a locking or limited slip option for us? I'd be VERY interested. Thanks, Bob 84 westy das...
• Re: Vanagondalism
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 10:26:59 -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...
• Re: Passenger seat swivel base is loose
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 08:38:01 -0500
  ...this base is very loose once it is re-bolted down with the locking > nuts ? > > 1985 Westy Vanagon > Again much thanks to all. DS >
• Re: curious ebay vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:51:41 -0700
  ...than 1.00 too, given the inherent slippage of a non-locking torque converter. I know little about the diesels, but isn't a...
• Christmas List Idea
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 19 Dec 2017 11:11:11 -0700
  ...So here She is ~ 1991 Full Westy Syncro 5MT + Rear Locker ~ Power Windows & Mirrors, Central Locking, Cruise Con' ~ 1 Owner since 1991 ~ 189208Mi's...
• At long last finally and looking at lots of little problems to come
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:27:57 -0800
  ...and washers It should be ok to use washers and self locking nuts in stainless steel any one see any problem with that 3...
• Re: Spare Tire Gas Tank?
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 13:21:38 -0700
  ...Positive-locking cap eliminates leaky, stubborn and potentially rusted screw type caps. Fits most applications. 12-3/8" in diameter. Made in Germany. Item...
• Re: Re : How VC's work
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 13:26:46 -0700
  ...Well, >> if temperature plays any significant role in the viscous coupling locking >> up, it seems that we should see VCs in hot climates having...
• Well, it's over.
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 22:55:11 EST
  ...Syncro transmission with locking diff 2. Universal joint for a Syncro steering column 3. Four plastic full wheel covers (one with chip) 4. Bentley...
• Power door locks, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Ward
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 01:54:57 -0800
  ...Bentley is all but silent on the central locking system... Thanks in advance. Steve Ward '87 Westy Syncro GL
• Re: Loaded van broken into
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 08:25:25 -0700
  ...Guess I have been very lucky! I also use a locking device on the stearing wheel! I guess theeves are overwhelmed with all the...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 03:48:51 -0600
  ...them off will I be able to? It sounds like a > > great idea but am I locking my exhaust system up for ever? > > > > > > > > Jere > > > > > >
• Re: Showering on the road
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 10:52:23 -0600
  ...You get a locking suite with a shower room, and an ajoining bathrom with towels, sink, chair, vanity etc. Like a good hotel! I...
• Sliding Door Cluunk???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 May 2003 21:17:33 -0500
  ...I thought at first it was a loose screw in the sliding/locking mechanism - I did find one and tightened it - but that was...
• Re: Syncro Front Axle Nut Research
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 15:15:45 -0500
  Yes, I put new self-locking nuts at front axles while I was replacing the outer boots. I also put new circlip for the...
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  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 19 May 2019 11:47:19 -0500
  ...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: Slider door (early version) outer handle getting loose
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 07:56:54 -0700
  ...If not present, the handle tends to crack and > fail where it passes into the locking-opening mechanism housing. If I > recall, Alistair posted...
• Re: Shady Boy: That bad in wind?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:49:42 -0800
  ...And this was w/o the locking points at the jack inserts. Regardless, I took it down. I wanted to find an "off the...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 May 2012 11:25:22 -0600
  ...The replacement nuts were the locking type. I assume that is OEM. So. Turn each a little at a time, use penetrating fluid prior...
• Re: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?
  Historical mailing list
  13 May 96 13:48
  ...In town driving the hydraulic fluid can expand, and without compensation for this expansion, the system can become pressurised into locking the pads on...
• Re: More Syncro DIff-lock Questions
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 17:28:45 -0500
  ...did have a lot of trouble with the Differential Lock not locking. Malcolm Stebbins wrote: > The 'plunger' into the tranny seems to work OK...