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• Re: Cibie H4 rectangular in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:56:13 -0400
  ...I will need to fab a frame which locks into these slots and provides anchor points (holes) for the Vanagon adjusters... Can anyone describe...
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:15:16 -0500
  ...I had some good luck with a local Mom and Pop type locksmith. Vogel's in Ann Arbor Michigan had many VW (generic type...
• RE: Rust in seams
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 15:11:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...and found it all over your hands ten minutes later? It locks out both air and water, and stops the rust cold. After a...
• Re: Best Value Auto Clubs?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 11:33:35 +0000
  ...100-mile towing, locksmith services, a couple of gallons of gas if you run out, extrication (for those without Syncros :-), free maps, travel guides...
• Re: Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 9 May 2000 07:49:53 -0700
  ...If you don't have the key, you may want to have a locksmith change out the cylinder or ask your local burglar to...
• Re: WTB: Sliding Door handle
  Historical mailing list - Johnson City Alliance Church
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 21:20:05 -0400
  ...I sought out a locksmith who basically told me to get a bigger key chain because there wasn't anything he could do. Art...
• Re: Frozen Locks! after rain
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 17:56:00 -0700
  Entity Carl Hansen spoke thus: > Heat loosens the mechanism temporarily, but it takes sittin in the sun for > hours to make the phenomenon truly...
• Re: Weird POWERLOCK Problem
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 00:04:43 -0800
  ...Weird POWERLOCK Problem >I have a powerlock problem -- switched drivers and passengers locks out and >still didn't fix it. here goes: > > driver side...
• Re: what's an '80 L worth?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 13:56:58 -0500
  ...get off? bolt on engine parts, marker light lenses, grill fascia, locks, door panels (though not great), computer, starter, ...maybe a couple hundred to...
• Re: Steve Sandlin's lock co.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:57:29 -0500
  ...He is likely not still asleep, merely >elsewhere occupied. > >Keep trying to reach him as he is the best VW locksmith you will find...
• Re: door locks, 1980-1981 or so
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 16:54:22 +0100
  ...tip! PerL 87 Syncro 112i Joel Walker wrote: > somebody mentioned door locks and that got me to thinking that maybe some of > the 1980...
• Re: '88-89 Vanagon gas cap lock
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 08:03:50 -0700
  ...To get all the locks working on the ignition key, he’ll need to find an OEM cap. Compare the length of the structure...
• 89 Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - Dianne L Gigler
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 18:15:24 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It has 112,000 miles on it, some body damage (front and rear bumpers and surfaces above the bumpers), several broken locks (rear and...
• 87' Westy fs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Aug 1997 20:42:11 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Auto trans, pwr steer, brakes, windows & locks.. AM/FM/CD Player Air cond. . 100 k miles... Grey with grey plaid interior and grey pop...
• Re: wow.. got an extra $40k?
  Historical mailing list - William B
  Wed, 31 May 2006 15:14:31 -0400
  You know busman is building a club joker true syncro 16", with front and rear locks. the works. at his projected price, with shipping...
• Re: 9 passenger
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 06:49:07 -0800
  ...big steering wheel, no power windows, no a/c, no power locks, etc. With proper sized tires -as opposed to my oversized obsession with...
• Re: What is your opinion on additives?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:33:06 -0500
  ...locks, all are working > and the > hatch with a little wigglin' guess the lock needs to be redone, but > it at > tleast locks and...
• Re: Worth of my 88?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 14 Mar 2014 16:59:29 -0400
  ...AC needs a charge. > Power windows and locks. Manual transmission that shifts smooth. > Cruise control. Bilstein Shocks with good tires. Interior is almost > perfect...
• Correct refilling of cooling system
  Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 11:40:08 -0400
  ...front end elevated to try and rid the system of air locks. Once I get this up and running I can drive the Beast...
• Re: '57 Resoration Preparation
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 13:26:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...doors. (which I had all re-keyed by a fabulous local locksmith!) > So? Yes, it is. > Who can I call to order a new...
• Re: Nearly Perfect '91 Westy FS Phoenix, AZ
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Fri, 9 Aug 1996 21:36:54 -0400
  ...Other options automatic, power door locks, cruise control and power windows. Charles Michaux '91 Westy (29K) ---------- > From: SyncroHead@aol.com > To: Multiple recipients of...
• Re: Westfalia features!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Nov 1996 20:26:53 +0000
  ...There > should be a click as it locks. Our weight on the bottom cushion prevents it > from attempting to convert itself from a chaise...
• FS tan sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 07:39:45 -0700
  ...It has a bent sliding window frame, with no window, and the locks and handle would have to be replaced. It also doesn't...
• FS tan sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:57:42 -0700
  ...It has a bent sliding window frame, with no window, and the locks and handle would have to be replaced. It also doesn't...
• Re: key for water tank
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 18:33:08 -0800
  ...I believe that it is Steve w/ Steves locks (not correct, but close), I can get it tonight when I get home. He is...
• Re: Wheel Theft Prevention
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 17:52:11 +1200
  ...4 Kryptonite locks? Pain in the butt, and any "good" thief will pick them in seconds. Locking nuts? Ditto kryptonites. Chain a cougar to...
• Re: clean '87 westy for sale in NC for cheap!! $4800
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:53:32 -0700
  ...its a 4spd., power windows and locks and mirrors.. runs/drives/ > full camper.. > > ehh..i have too many vans as it is.. someone will...
• Re: fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:09:05 -0800
  ...and than I ran them around, over snow banks, did some power slides and tested the vc and diff locks. now back to plowing...
• Re: Interior Colors Query
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:47:47 -0500
  ...the same time the power door locks did. > > Dahn > 85 Vanagon GL Westy >> Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 15:43:01 -0800> From: starwagen...
• replacing the nozzle for windshield washer
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:17:26 -0700
  ...the old ones as per the video instructions I used channel locks to get a good grip pulled as had as I could … wiggled...
• Re: Syncro Instrument Cluster: Analogue clock?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:28:43 -0400
  ...As for the mirrors, the power mirrors were part of an upgrade package that included the power windows and locks. Fun Bus is a...
• Three (!) Syncro Westies for sale (FWD)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 15:46:21 -0500
  ...SYNCRO ALL WHEEL DRIVE, A/C, SINK, 3-WAY FRIDGE, POWER LOCKS, AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE, MOON ROOF, AND MORE. RECENTLY REPLACED HEADS. ONLY...
• Re: HELP!!! Electric Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 18:32:33 -0500
  ...We have had problems with electric door locks for a while. Please >help!!! > >Thank you, >Zoe Ann & Roger Banker >'87 Vanagon GL Syncro AdventureWagen >
• Re: Westfalias For Sale in Ca.
  Historical mailing list - Coddington
  Tue, 11 May 1999 16:36:32 -0700
  ...clean > inside. > > 1991 VW Westfalia, White ,auto,air, power windows,door locks,cruise > control,amfm casette > 59k original mileage, one owner, van ,runs,drives...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 19:27:23 -0500
  ...It > mounts on a rear 2" reciver hitch locks and carries four bikes. Best > of all it swings out of the way even fully...
• Re: Increasing security in Vanagon, Cabinet locks (FRIDAY CONTENT)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 19:08:16 -0500
  >> Take a careful look at this website: >> http://www.20yearsoverland.com/ Wow! An amazing couple & amazing van adventures no doubt! You think any of...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 16:03:30 -0900
  ...It > mounts on a rear 2" reciver hitch locks and carries four bikes. Best > of all it swings out of the way even fully...
• power locks: + mode, - mode or vacuum?? wireless entry system install
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:31:53 -0700
  installing a wireless entry system for my wife's carat. it was about 30$ on ebay. the styem will work with a + or - mode...
• Re: Costco LED lights on sale 2 for $10, my review
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:52:03 -0400
  ...They can be installed with >included velcro, or you can screw the flush mounting bracket into a >wall/cabinet then the fixture snap locks...
• 1985 Automatic Vanagon GL FS
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:15:54 -0800
  ...Seats are tan velour.manual windows, door locks, mirrors. Tires are 8 -ply radials with about 15,000. � I have a numbered list of...
• Re: Eurovan Central Locking
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 23:14:46 -0800
  ...wrote: >of cycling its power door locks locked/unlocked >continually when the weather is wet. This occurs when >trying to operate the lock. Once...
• Re: key code?
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 21:07:52 -0800
  ...In the Bently manual, they show where the code is on the locks. Todd Last '88 Westy Todd Francis wrote: > Hi all, Is there...
• Re: CENTral locking funny ...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 08:36:14 -0500
  ...When I unlock my passenger side door with the key, the other locks sometimes don't get the message until I open the door...
• Re: squeek is driving me nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:24:19 +0000
  ...squeek is driving me nuts "Try Powdered Graphite - as is used in Door Locks." That might slide better. now...think up and down not...
• Re: AC, power door and power window problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 11:40:54 -0500
  ...The thought of trying to keep power door locks, power windows > and air > conditioning functional is overwhelming---I would have to have the work...
• Re: volkswagen vanagon 88
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 06:42:54 -0800
  ...We checked the fuses; unable to indentify > which relay controls the locks. Anybody know? > > Thanks! I've read reports that this condition is actually...
• 88 Wolfsburg Vanagon FS $4500 in NJ
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 12 May 2005 08:12:03 -0400
  ...Automatic, power windows, door locks, A/C and cruise control (all work). This van has right at 100k miles on it, and runs excellent...
• Re: rear hatch lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:54:35 -0600
  I use graphite (brand called "Lockease"), despite being told by some locksmiths to never lube a lock. But, it has worked for me. Just...
• Re: 1990 Carat L ? ? ?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:23:32 -0800
  ...But this one had A/C, power steering, > power mirrors, power door locks, and power windows as well. The rear seat > turns into a...
• Re: List vendors ignoring (a vendor's perspective)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 16:31:40 -0600
  ...I do the more "custom" locksmithing when I get home in the evening when I can devote the time for a good bit of...
• newbie syncro info the sequel(who knows syncros)
  Historical mailing list - moon
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 21:51:30 -0500
  ...way(ways) can the viscous coupling "go bad"? (fluid locks up early/never locks? plates get damaged?) what other parts of the drivetrain would...
• Re: e-bay Euro
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 13:38:42 MST
  ...I must say I have never owned a vehicle with PWR windows/locks, cruise, etc... and I love them. The Eurovan is a 1st...
• known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:52:23 -0400
  ...crimp connectors get hot/melt, several bad grounds 12 - Power door locks: esp. driver's door, wiring harness breaking, out of adjustment 13 - Ignition...
• seattle area listees
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 15:00:55 -0800
  ...Power mirrors, locks.. no p windows. $1500 I bought a syncro. -steve call me if you need more info 206-250-3035 ps. also...
• Re: Lower Mainland (B.C.) Bait Cars
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 14:23:10 EST
  ...Mostly because their primitive locks are easily dealt with. But they're not stolen for joy riding. (Go figure) Instead, the thieves use the...
• Re: I'm about to buy VW LT 4x4 - anyone with exepience with these?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 15:38:33 -0800
  ...There is about 160.000km on it, front and rear differential locks, five speed, power steering, seating for seven and a straight six 2...
• Re: What's a "carat"?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 23:00:36 -0400
  ...Power windows and locks. Cruise control. Power mirrors. Plastic bumpers with matching full length body molding. "Weekender" style passenger seating, i.e. 2 rear...
• Re: Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 20:33:23 +0200
  ...Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons > > >Poor man's "limited slip" differential: Partial application of the > >parking brake when one wheel slips! Keep the lock...
• Re: 75 Bus Oil Filter/ Can I use Golf/Filter from VW
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 20:42:59 -0400
  ...installed on the car there is a good chance the system locks and pumps NO OIL, real real odd filter. And it is much...
• Re: FS or maybe For Parts: '87 Syncro GL-Utah
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 02:58:49 EDT
  ...it? a '87 weekender syncro with locking diff and power windows,locks,mirrors...im sure someone will buy it for $2grand or $2500, at...