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• FS:'87 Syncro GL-Utah
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 09:20:01 -0600
  ...Also has power locks and mirrors, needing help, and A/C, needing charged. Bumpers are straight and have all the black pieces. Tires (correct...
• ev gl for sale
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 07:24:19 -0700
  ...blue/blue with every factory option [except abs], front and back a/c and heat, pwr mirrors, windows and locks w/ keyless entry, premium...
• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 12:33:37 EDT
  ...Cromoly push rods, Cromoly spring retainers, racing clutch bolts, racing valve locks, solid rocker shafts, clip on aluminum racing valve covers. I have also...
• smarties and window chrome
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 14:05:28 -0600
  ...it locks the windows into the seals. Without it you can push the window and seal out of the car. I know this because...
• Re: What good are wheel locks?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 10:28:14 -0600
  Not true, you got to remove the brake calipers to get the rotors off and if they are properly torqued to the spindle mountings...
• Re: Heidelburg radio questions- Nazi plot????
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 13:39:30 -0700
  ...then while you are listening- it decides your stealing it,and locks itself out!! Whats up with that??? I have tried the recode procedure...
• Frozen Locks! after rain
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 19:40:56 -0500
  Any one else have this problem? Last nights rain soaks the mechanisms, then the temperature drops below freezing and in the Morning...... I have...
• Re: Missing key for water hookup
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 21:28:35 -0600
  ...keep > the cap from falling off during driving. > Steve Sandlin, registered locksmith > http://www.steveslockshop.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked...
• Fwd: Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 09:02:29 -0700
  ...Auxillary propane tank, mounted on > the undercarrage of > the vehicle. (this is factory, not a homemade > invention!) Automatic > door locks. All canvas in excellent...
• Re: FS: rare westy single middle seat on swival lockbox
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:29:10 -0400
  ...swivals 360�, has seatbelts, and storage box underneath locks (have key as well) this seat fits all vanagons/westys. i have floor rails/tracks...
• Re: Being Politically Correct on The List
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:58:00 -0800
  ...Once out there, I perfunctorily clicked the remote locks, but I'm thankful that they're not needed in my low/no crime neighborhood...
• Re: Problem with EKTA CD (no direct Van content)
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 01:44:22 -0400
  I have my CD working but if I do ANYTHING AT ALL but go into anything but the parts listings it locks-up so...
• Re: Sliding door pops open while driving
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:34:58 -0600
  ...I tightened up the screws on the locks for the door, and installed a tiny little bumper at the forward end of the door...
• Re: URGENT How do I get my front door interior panels off?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 21:00:59 -0700
  ...taken a good look)? My doors have manual windows and manual > locks if it makes a difference. The van is an 86 syncro westy...
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:14:58 -0600
  ...so,before I take channel locks to them and > probally shatter old plastic,does anyone have a method? thanks,Mike > > >
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:38:04 -0500
  ...That's the only number I see > except for the handle part number. > > Locksmith says that 4 digit number is not enough. Should have...
• Re: $10k Syncro on eBay in Maine
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:06:34 -0700
  ...photos are impressive if it really has front and rear diff locks and 106k on the odo.� something about the photos isn't right...
• Re: wanted: hard case to fit in luggage compartment
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:49:06 EDT
  ...I would prefer that it locks or >has a hasp so that I can put a padlock on it. Does such a beast exist...
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - emz
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 11:28:25 -0500
  ...Rather than inconvenience the person that locks there key in the car, VW figured it would be better to inconvenience everyone all the time...
• Re: 1987 GL question
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Thu, 1 May 2003 00:26:27 -0500
  ...AC works, power locks do not. Cloth seats, pretty good shape. Two owners, both known to me. It is running well and there is...
• Re: help! vanagon rear hatch wont open...ideas???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 10:31:57 -0500
  ...anyone had this happen > before? any ideas? van has power locks but i dont think that makes a > difference. any help appreciated... > > chris >
• Re: Interior Colors Query
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 22:17:44 -0800
  ...the same time the power door locks did. > > rear wiper became an option in '84. and the '85 GL's came with tan velour...
• vanagon footage...
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 20:17:55 +0200
  ...You let A/Cs, cruise controls, power windows, locks, steering and windows go to the crusher...who cares: the german guys who need years...
• Bolt on Swivel Seat Bases and What's New at EuroCampers.com
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 17:40:30 EDT
  ...It uses an integrated frame that locks in place. You unpack the tent and the frame pulls out and locks. Clamp it to your...
• Re: Frozen Locks! after rain
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 09:03:37 EST
  ...The recalcitrant locks and latches are another problem caused by age or, to be more accurate, the accumulation of grit over a long period...
• Re: problems with lock on gas tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:46:00 -0700
  ...I will try > other > keys, but I doubt that will solve it. > > I figured I'd start by talking to the locksmith shop on...
• Re: Rubber Seal Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:34:21 -0500
  ...What kind of dry silicone? Wouldn't that work for key locks, window frames(home and van) and seat sliders, etx w/o making...
• Re: ! Magnesium grinding
  Historical mailing list - Dwight Mattix (Dwight Mattix)
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 08:28:42 -0700 (PDT)
  ...navy training said extinguisher for Magnesium fire is purple k type. locks up the O2 thru some kinda chemical reaction. otherwise, training was bucket...
• Re: Hey folks; horror; New Beetle?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Sun, 11 May 2003 13:00:42 -0400
  ...The door locks and the inst cluster goes haywire, then back to normal.
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:56:35 -0400
  ...Power Door Locks > > 7. Ignition Switch - steering column > > 8. Headlight Switch - dash instument pod > > 9. Engine ground strap - left/driver side of engine > > 10...
• Locked Electric Driver's Lock
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sun, 16 Dec 2018 23:44:56 -0800
  Greetings, I have a '91 with electric door locks. Unfortunately, it's been sitting a lot lately and I don't have a trickle...
• Re: Anybody selling NEW lock cylinders?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:24:51 -0700
  ...GoWesty has some handles with locks but not cylinder by itself. I've got a ton of them but this guy wants some "in...
• Re: vanagon keys???
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 10:50:50 -0800
  ...He should check the codes on the two front door locks to see if they are the same. If they've been changed, the...
• Re: syncro help: diff lock won't disengage
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 20:08:41 EST
  ...fast) if it goes one inch and goes "clank-clunk" and LOCKS?..it's locked... the disassembly may be the only choice..the blue...
• Re: Parting out '88 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 20:46:57 -0500
  ...cushion) (grey) > Wiring harness for front doors with Power windows, door locks, and mirrors > > If you are interested in anything please email me. I...
• Re: 87 Westy needs new power locks
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Thu, 15 May 1997 01:16:05 -0500
  ...first, when I gave it a good washing >one day, the locks started going up and down, up and down! This went on >for...
• One Born Every Minute?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 Nov 95 15:05 CST
  ...he take some more parts (ignition switch & door handles with matching locks) for his single cab. My question: Am I being a good friend...
• Re Snow tyres and hot air
  Historical mailing list - Andreas
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 12:03:15 +0100
  ...OK, so I have double diff locks, but for this guy to say he douesnt trust his syncros on snow is bordering on the...
• HELP! Blackbeard Update-Not Good.
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:23:05 -0700
  ...Power mirrors, windows, door locks, AC (needs to be replaced though), and the OEM carpet covers are even in good shape. No rips/tears...
• Re: Holy cow: rear hatch latch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:56:46 -0600
  ...Is this due to a need for lubrication, and if so, what lubricant do I use? I have had locksmiths tell me not to...
• Re: 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:15:07 -0600
  ...locks > > > > New front shocks (KYB) > > > > New electric window motors. > > > > New front door window seals > > > > New Headlight switch New front door and sliding door locks...
• Re: 1987 GL question
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Otter
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 10:09:14 -0400
  ...By the way, power locks that don't work may work sometimes and that can be a pain in the butt....make sure they...
• FS: 1986 Vanagon Westfalia - Calgary, Alberta
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:34:29 -0600
  ...Other things done at the time: - Repaired and repainted rearview mirrors - Rebuilt all door locks - New seals for camper outlets - New bumper ends - New...
• Re: Found an old key...
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 26 Aug 2014 10:12:45 -1000
  ...of vanagons etc. >>> >>> I've not had any problem getting a locksmith to make a copy of a >>> vanagon >>> key eithe, though I don...
• Re: Electric door locks out of control!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:46:22 -0400
  I think you have a broken wire where the wire bundle comes out the door on its way to under the dash. When you...
• F.S. 86 Westy Syncro or 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 May 1997 22:00:17 -0400
  ...power windows door locks cd player etc. The interior is mint and the outside is real nice. I'm asking 16,500 firm. The...
• FS: My 86 Syncro GL Daily Driver
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 12 Aug 1997 06:09:55 -0500 (CDT)
  ...94k * New 6 ply Michelins @ 102k No alloys, pwr mirrors or locks, or rear wiper. A/C needs charging. Very small amount of seam...
• Re: Fwd: [VANAGON] oil filter removal tool
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 18:24:46 -0600
  ...buy a general purpose tool, get one of those enormous channel locks, about 1.5" long. They work great for filters, compressing caliper pistons...
• Hella rain sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 22 May 2000 02:04:57 EDT
  ...I,ve installed a lot)from cruise to power windows ,door locks ,alarms auto headlight systems ,well you get the idea. This was by...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Apr 2003 - Special issue (#2003-378)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 12:09:32 -0700
  ...Software locks up 10% of the time and the USB connection occasionally vibrates loose. Software: Street Atlas USA 2003 9/10 rating ..... Has the...
• Re: South African Grille headlight conversion on an 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 16:09:00 -0400
  ...I've got P/S, but no AC, rear wiper/washer, power windows, or power locks... It also lacked power mirrors from the factory...
• Re: drivers door lock Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:36:49 +0000
  ...Rather than making the person who locks the >key in the car, piss off, VW figured it was better to make >everyone upset all...
• Re: Found an old key...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 26 Aug 2014 13:07:07 -0500
  ...of vanagons etc. > >> > >> I've not had any problem getting a locksmith to make a copy of a vanagon > >> key eithe, though I don...
• Re: Syncro Instrument Cluster: Analogue clock?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:48:26 -0700
  ...As for the mirrors, the power mirrors were part of > an upgrade package that included the power windows and locks. Fun Bus is a...
• Re: Cleaning CV
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:58:41 -0600
  ...No axles w/me, but I carry 2 cleaned/oiled CV's w/me in zip locks, can of CV grease and in the...
• Re: Therein, lies a tale.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:47:44 -0500
  ...snow day. >> >> Yours, >> David > > Ok, you had a problem with the locks, involving a fuse. But, why would you need to open the hatch...
• FS: 1989 Silver Synchro GL <--On the Block
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 96 21:13:22 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Wheels Weekender package (but not pop top) Two heaters Power package/locks and windows Cruise control with resume feature Rear window wiper/washer/defrost...
• Re: Locking of Security
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 10:17:33 -0400
  ...Locking of Security > >Jose, > >I'd call a locksmith. They have all sorts of stuff most humans never will >see. Plus its their speciatly...
• FS: 86 Syncro Wolfsburg Westy at EPage Ad 149054
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 21:32:40 -0600
  ...No cruise or power locks, no power > > > windows. Has skylight. Hope this answers your questions. > > > > > Dear Martin, Thankyou for your consideration. Please relay our...
• Re: Re Snow tyres and hot air
  Historical mailing list - moon
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 11:22:24 -0500
  ...OK, so I have double diff locks, but for this guy to say he >douesnt trust his syncros on snow is bordering on the...