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• Re: Not exactly...was: towing with a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 21:04:10 -0500
  ...Also, since the proportioning valve's function is to keep the rear brakes from locking up, the downward force on the rear of the...
• Re: Carat
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:29:11 -0700
  ...Jim is an excellent mechanic, and I think this is a fluke! And, anyone want to speculate on the cause of this one locking...
• Re: Alternator belt burning up?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 5 May 2012 10:52:39 -0600
  ...both belts making me think its a heavy load or bearing locking up intermittently? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May 5, 2012...
• Re: <Syncro> viscous coupling fluid
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Feb 1997 21:34:00 -0500 (EST)
  ...Ths Syncro viscous coupling acts like an automatically locking differential with a fairly short modulation duration between open and locked. >From the description of...
• Re: pop-top (closing)
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 09:24:22 -0800
  ...when closing so you can pull in all the canvas before locking in place? (or is that what my head is for) :~) TIA, Greg...
• Re: Towing?
  Historical mailing list - t
  Thu, 11 May 2000 10:01:34 -0700
  ...at both ends) so I could tow one vehicle backward > by locking the steering of the towed vehicle. > My thinking is that this would...
• Re: Tie Rod Boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 23:37:14 EDT
  ...Another rather sorry-assed difference which I noticed was that the locking slots for the tie rods are on the top of the rack...
• Re: 89 vanagon swivel seats - how do you make them swivel ?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 19:49:35 -0500
  ...better look. > >Larry, Charlotte, NC As Jake said, you lift the locking lever to release the seat for rotation, not depress the lever. However...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 14:05:08 -0800
  ...Also have some locking lugnuts. Pmail me if interested. 60 degree conical seats w/ 14mm 1.5 thread pitch. You can get generic lugbolts...
• '89 Westy 3000 miles(Boulder,Colo.)
  Historical mailing list - ZUMBRENNEN JOSEPH CORY
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 21:49:09 -0600 (MDT)
  ...who wants to sell me a Syncro Westy with an automatic locking rear differential:) Boulder, Colorado...Nestled between the mountains and reality;) Thanks to...
• Re: FW: From Vgonman,RE:wierd cylinder under driver footwell molding (jetta n...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 02:04:17 EDT
  ...be some kind of propellant cylinder for the seatbelts toprovide extra locking force in the event of an accident.. i'm inclined to agree...
• Info on brake caliper bolts...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 22:58:43 -0800
  ...The 8mm bolts holding the caliper to its carrier are in fact self-locking and should NOT be re-used. They have a loctite...
• 85 GL 1.9 engine mystery...
  Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 12:36:47 -0700
  ...1 lifter had the locking circlip/wire completely missing (so the plunger was free to move as much as it wanted in or out...
• FS--88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Ed.---$2500.00
  Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:20:21 -0800
  ...Table(folds into driver side panel, in rear passenger compartment) Central Locking(system works almost perfect, needs a wiring harness update) Alloy Wheels(tires...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 13:34:48 -0400
  ...Clutch Pedal Does Not Move > > > > After putting in my locking differential, replacing the clutch, > > flywheel, brake master, clutch master, clutch slave, and brake > > switches...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:37:23 -0800
  ...I assume from this that these are single-use, self-locking nuts. Are these pretty easy to source at a hardware store? Hate to...
• Re: Gas tank and gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 4 May 2010 21:05:59 -0700
  ...to check out . . . > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/silverlunace/4579549684/ > > The locking gas cap simply won't stay on. It doesn't fit tight...
• Re: Sliding Door won't latch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:20:16 -0600
  ...Ultimately had to replace the locking mechanism. As it turned out, the original had a tendency to do this because of wear over time...
• Re: California Salvageyards???
  Historical mailing list - Vlach Family
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 16:10:38 -0500
  ...A little over a year ago, I went in search of a 5 speed Syncro transmission WITH locking differential. Most places I contacted kind...
• Re: rear window leak
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 09:19:36 -0600
  ...I did pull that plastic locking bead out > because it was so faded and broken in places. I wonder if this has > casue > d...
• Re: Importing from USA to Canada
  Historical mailing list - ChrisTopHer
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 16:34:56 -0400
  I did this in 2006 with a non running 1987 syncro I bought essentially because it had a nearly new rebuilt locking rear diff...
• Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  18 Sep 1995 11:42:11 EST
  ...I deduce three possible explanations: (1) front and center diff locking were an option, undocumented in the manuals, that I don't have, and...
• Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 May 2011 16:18:23 -0700
  ...with the full-slip differential my van is outfitted with.* A locking limited slip differential (LLSD) may have made a substantial difference in at...
• Re: Vanagon Sliding Door Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 14:22:01 -0500
  ...You'll need to detach the locking rod from the handle at the front of the door. Then attach something to it like a...
• Re: FW: latest problem.... the power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Keith Patterson
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 10:44:01 -0700
  ...After parking and locking up, my passenger door will not stop pulling the lock pin down. If I unlock the passenger door, it IMMEDIATELY...
• Re: 89 vanagon swivel seats - how do you make them swivel ?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 18 Feb 2007 06:37:29 EST
  ...As Jake said, you lift the locking lever to release the seat for rotation, not depress the lever. However, you may still find that...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 8 May 2016 06:21:52 -0700
  ...and put it onto my 3/4" drive breaker bar, after locking the wheel with the Ebrake. I put my own full body weight...
• [Syncro] front lockers
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 16:04:36 -0400 (AST)
  ...your chance to dig deeper holes faster, by adding the factory locking front diff to your Syncro. Hayman Motors near Toronto, Ontario has quite...
• Daily driver
  Historical mailing list - LA and Glen
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 01:05:42 -0700
  ...One nice feature is that there are locking doors on both sides of the truck to access the treasure chest. I have been thinking...
• Vanagon Vs. Clie; '61 bus
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 17:13:35 -0600
  ...I am looking into a limited slip or syncro locking diff for the next transmission. Bus: The '61 is coming along slowly but surely...
• Re: Sliding door pops open on 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 23:24:38 -0800
  ...However, within 5 miles, the >door will pop open. > >Do I need to replace the locking mechanism? Or, just >tweak and adjust. > >Also, I...
• Window Vent wing
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 18:44:15 -0700
  ...and dad controlling my power window in the back seat or locking my door so I cant get out till they say I can...
• Re: lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 20:47:46 -0400
  ...This is to avoid locking the keys inside. As trick you close the sliding door last. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Oil Filter Spin-On mount came off
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 07:07:15 -0600
  ...moving, when it is awkward to get any other type safety locking device in place. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Nate Saylor wrote...
• 1985 syncro spotted and examined
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:35:39 -0700
  ...Has locking front diff. Fuse panel is old style (ceramic fuses), had at one time the Webasto engine/compartment heater, no power steering, big...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:19:49 -0700
  ...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: Non-locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:33:16 -0500
  It turns out the ones I have are type 2....I've got 5 of them! Jay On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 6...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:32:05 -0700
  ...Both have the locking feature. The same holds for the plugs sold by both. I suspect they come from the same Chinese source. http...
• Re: Snow Tires & Syncro Shopping
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 22:30:27 -0800
  ...You can completely lock up 3 of your four tires using the locking diff and with studded snows you can pretty much climb trees...
• Pop-Top Cha-Cha---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Thu, 2 May 2002 00:40:02 -0500
  ...s that go to the flat plate that serves as the locking mechanism, are rattling in the hole's of the latch!!! How in...
• Re: junkyard tales, change those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 05:49:29 -0700
  ...outside water tank filler door which had no provision for >>any locking device. Never seen that before. Most of the kitchen was >>missing before...
• Re: anyone have any experience w/ Van-Cafe's 48" hi-lift Jack??
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 19:28:59 -0600
  ...They are almost indestructible except for the pins that hold the springs on the large locking pins in place. The pins will bend or...
• Re: Electric locks.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:48:43 -0500
  ...Prefer the manual locking operation for the hatch. I tested all >> circuits to be sure I had power to the appropriate places. All good...
• Re: Help Timing Diesel after replacing head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 06:42:14 +0000
  ...This is the hole which Bentley describes for locking the pump at TDC. Find something as close in diameter (I use a 3/8...
• Re: Well, it's over. (Prices)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 21:14:47 EST
  ...Syncro transmission with locking diff $1500 2. Universal joint for a Syncro steering column $120 3. Four plastic full wheel covers (one with chip...
• Re: Help! Stripped trans oil filler plug!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 02:23:03 EDT
  ...3/ Did your rebuilder use a locking compound which requires heating to release? If so, heat the plug to 250-300 degrees F. and...
• Re: '81 Vanagon - Front Window Scrapers
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:17:40 -0700
  ...I just loosen the locking lip from the rubber into the trim and then just pull the entire trim out and you have instant...
• Re: sliding door lock cylinders ERK!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:15:07 -0700
  ...Disassembly easy. >> > >> > >> > Cylinder is turning nicely in the handle, locking tab is moving nicely, >> but >> > when the cylinder is turned to the locked position...
• Re: limited slip rear end
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 14:05:19 -0400 (EDT)
  On Thu, 11 Apr 1996, Eric Zeno wrote: > LIMITED SLIP REAR END > > Cory, > I have installed a Locking axil from a Syncro into > my...
• <syncro/all> hesitation/miss after fording?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 15:50:26 -0300
  ...The front locking diff is what kept power to the remaining side, otherwise I'd be paying a $100 tow bill (or still walking...
• Syncro for sale--Enfield CT
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Sat, 9 May 1998 11:06:07 EDT
  ...1987 vw vanagon syncro Mettalic Red Alloy/Tan interior No A/C Looks like a decent stereo Locking Differential there is a dent near...
• Re: westy water tank
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 12:09:27 -0700
  ...The locking plastic flap does not make a watertight seal. I guess one could change the whole assembly with that from an earlier westy...
• Re: "eurocampers" AND (Paulchen Rack for Sale)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 01:36:27 EDT
  ...The rack comes complete to hold 2 bikes, and includes the rack, 2 bike holders with locking adjustable clamps. $542.00 plus shipping. I...
• Back Door Prop Thingy...
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 11:43:29 -0400
  ...body of the van, the other end fits into the hatch locking mechanism when the hatch is closed. This enables you to lock the...
• Re: Power window conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 22:22:46 +1200
  ...switches, bezels, wiring $65.00 Electric-Life also makes remote central locking systems (including tailgate), remote starters and remote window closers. I have purchased...
• Re: Fiamma bikerack owner question
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 18:07:07 -0700
  ...Then they'd have a bike with a U-lock on the rear tire! You can buy "bike blocks" with locking knobs for the...
• Re: weeping tranny seal at cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Nov 2004 06:07:11 EST
  ...for the bearing load on the ring & pinion therefor the plastic locking disc. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
• Re: Rear hatch (boot) release
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:22:19 -0300
  ...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: Some brake tech/ideas (long)
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:16:07 -0700
  ...So if > and when you find that yours are not capable of locking the front wheels > at > full application, that's where you should...
• Re: sliding door lock problem--early = '81
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:19:25 -0800
  ...What you can do is unscrew the locking knob and slip a bit of rubber hose over the threaded boss. Size the tubing so...