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• Re: Syncro Critic
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 01:02:03 -0500
  ...SVX, SA > suspension, 5.42, Audi 5K brakes, Syncroshop driveline, Front and rear > lockers, decoupler, SA wheels, grille, Project Zwo fogs, Go Westy > bumpers...
• Re: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:20:48 -0700
  ...I think lockers on my 2 wheel drive would get me up the hill. I'm running studs on all 4 wheels and get...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 08:50:00 -0800
  ...Bead lockers and/or tubes for > extreme off road groups. At these low pressure tire damage is common. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Westy Configurations and Bear-proofing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:46:25 -0500
  ...So, what to do in the vanagon? National Park campsites with known bear problems provide storage lockers, and some large NFS ones do too...
• Re: Westy Configurations and Bear-proofing
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:53:49 -0700
  ...the vanagon? �National Park campsites with known bear problems provide storage lockers, and some large NFS ones do too. �But -- the cooking? �Hardsided vehicle...
• Re: BearsBearsEverywhere was: Re: Tent camping in the Mammoth Lakes area
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:41:18 -0700
  ...pickin's in the campgrounds and trash bins.� USE THE BEAR LOCKERS! Last time I was there, on Labor Day, I had put all...
• Re: Interesting Syncro TDI on The Samba
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 20 Apr 2016 08:02:51 -0700
  ...Then another year goes by and barn finds emerge and storage lockers are opened - and the fields are once again ripe into harvest - IMHO...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 17:21:07 -0800
  ...The Syncro lockers are robust but > >> they do take a little tricking to get them locked when needed. > >> Engage at low > speed > >> while swerving...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: locking differential in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 08:43:06 -0700
  Volks, Hey you guys stop teasing me with all this talk about lockers and limited slip diffs for 2wd. Please tell be who makes...
• Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 13:00:19 -0700
  ...I also think its better than some of the other lockers i've heard about (i.e., lock-rite) 'cause of the fact that...
• Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 21:03:22 +0000
  ...a Limited slip, I > guess, but I don't see many lockers for sale and fitting a limited slip is a > bit pricey...for...
• Re: Thick rubbery layer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 19:13:15 -0500
  ...It is sprayed as bedliners in trucks, wall coatings in freezer lockers and food handling areas, roofing membranes on large building, building foundation seals...
• Re: Question about pulley-crank end reassembly 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:21:33 -0400
  ...I learned the importance of proper preparation, (clean, lube, not to lube, and the effects of thread lockers), proper torque and why some fastners...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 10 May 2011 17:57:48 -0700
  On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 4:53 PM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > Yeah, well, if I put a winch...
• Re: Westfalia and "Weekender" Differences?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 16:40:17 -0400
  ...Food locker, two dish lockers, one small deep locker (spray cans etc), closet big enough for 3-4 suits or equivalent with some space...
• Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 11:02:23 -0800
  ...Have to have air for tires and air lockers. However, R-12 and HCFC-134a systems use miscible oils that combine with the gas...
• Re: [Syncro] Front diff lock light not blinking
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 18:08:05 +0100
  ...on delivery now :-) This van also has both front and rear lockers. Did anyone get anywhere with alternative diff-lock servo actuator mechanisms i...
• Re: syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:18:59 -0400
  ...solve the need for > eurospec models with 2 and/or 3 lockers to engage. > > > > 1. What wires will solve my need > 2. What do...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:20:49 -0600
  ...I have read about other owners having issues with those lockers, so I just kept the same screwdriver that the PO was nice enough...
• Re: Turning off rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:41:53 -0700
  ...Some vehicles have all kinds of other features tethered into having that key in the slot..Lights that dim inside, Dingers, automatic door lockers...
• Re: Westy Configurations and Bear-proofing
  Historical mailing list - Fillmore West
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:22:58 -0600
  ...So, what to do in the vanagon? > > National Park campsites with known bear problems provide storage > lockers, > > and some large NFS ones do too...
• Re: Westie Propane Gauge? (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 18:15:46 -0500
  ...Too >much plastic, way >too much, reminded me of an airplane, little storage >bins/lockers etc. >Storage space sucked, same good rear corner locker...
• Re: bears burgling for food?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 11:21:45 -0800
  ...And they've been lucky, not smart. > > > > Lacking bear-proof lockers, my vote is with the top of the van or maybe > inside > > as...
• Re: BearsBearsEverywhere was: Re: Tent camping in the Mammoth Lakes area
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:18:35 -0400
  ...pickin's in the campgrounds and trash bins.� USE THE BEAR LOCKERS! > > Last time I was there, on Labor Day, I had put all...
• Re: bears burgling for food?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 19:39:42 -0800
  ...When there aren't any lockers to > put food in, the only realistic method of storing food is inside Vanagon.In > coolers and closed...
• Need to replace rear hatch struts on '84 Westy & other stuff...
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Shiaman
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 10:53:38 -0700
  ...goods to the westy..sadly, but they do make fine storage lockers) I do start the motor every week, but hearing a tapping noise...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 22:01:11 -0700
  ...That is why most RVs carry their tanks outside or in lockers with vents to the outside.. The thermo-couple, the device that allows...
• Fwd: Re: [Syncro] Diff Lock Air Switch Importation (& other special syncro parts)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:02:00 -0400
  ...Chris Weddle has the vacuum >boxes in stock for the lockers. > >Thanks, > >John Wessels _______________________________________________ Derek Drew CEO & Co-Founder http://www.ConsumerSearch.com/ New...
• who wants a 1991 Vanagon Syncro with 2.5L Suby conversion for $1500.00 or a 1990 VW Syncro Camper Vanagon Westfalia Doka for $89900.00
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 9 May 2017 11:28:45 -0400
  ...Both Axle Lockers. 16" Wheels/Tires. Beautiful Rig. Just Serviced. Needs Nothing. No kids, No pets. Includes bed sides and truck cap. All records...
• Re: Dave Caston's posi trans upgrade question #2
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 28 Dec 1998 21:02:44 EST
  ...I have driven 4X4s with Detroit Lockers in their diffs and have noticed this as well. From my experience this is due more to...
• Re: Westy Configurations and Bear-proofing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:34:36 -0500
  ...So, what to do in the vanagon? > > > National Park campsites with known bear problems provide storage > > lockers, > > > and some large NFS ones do too...
• Re: who wants a 1991 Vanagon Syncro with 2.5L Suby conversion for $1500.00 or a 1990 VW Syncro Camper Vanagon Westfalia Doka for $89900.00
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Tue, 9 May 2017 10:40:36 -0500
  ...Both Axle Lockers. 16" > Wheels/Tires. Beautiful Rig. Just Serviced. Needs Nothing. No kids, No > pets. Includes bed sides and truck cap. All records...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:19:45 -0700
  ...I have needed to go. >> I have built a few 2wd lockers thru the years and they work pretty slick. >> With a locker LSD...
• Re: who wants a 1991 Vanagon Syncro with 2.5L Suby conversion for $1500.00 or a 1990 VW Syncro Camper Vanagon Westfalia Doka for $89900.00
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Tue, 9 May 2017 11:43:19 -0400
  ...Both Axle Lockers. 16" > Wheels/Tires. Beautiful Rig. Just Serviced. Needs Nothing. No kids, No > pets. Includes bed sides and truck cap. All records...
• Re: H2O Head Info / VW-Bago Westy / dealer
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 20:24:07 -0400
  ...Too much plastic, way too much, reminded me of an airplane, little storage bins/lockers etc. Storage space sucked, same good rear corner locker...
• Re: [Syncro] Front diff lock light not blinking
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 11:38:10 +0200
  ...on delivery now :-) > This van also has both front and rear lockers. > > Did anyone get anywhere with alternative diff-lock servo actuator mechanisms > i...
• Phaedra re Phaedra
  Historical mailing list - psavage
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 19:01:48 -0700
  ...a big freshman class now, raising a ruckus & banging on hall lockers! Meanwhile, the van's running fine--even with *water in the gas...
• Syncromog for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:21:40 EDT
  ...Front and rear lockers with 6.17 ring and pinions. Tom Lengyl driveline disconnect along with solid shaft replacing the VC. Front and rear...
• Re: VW V-8 engine
  Historical mailing list - Ian X
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 06:24:18 -0800
  ...I purchased mine as a replacement for a jeep with dual lockers and a winch because I couln't sleep in it. Every vehicle...
• Westy Novice, Suggestions Please
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 20:48:24 -0400
  ...I don't anticipate needing to read in bed, but I do want to be able to see into the lockers, etc. My guess...
• Re: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:22:37 -0700
  ...Pretty good system unless you are really serious about getting stuck... Lockers, like the factory setup, will actually hook both rear wheels together..solidly...
• limited slip differential for 2WD Vans
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 19:19:12 -0700
  ...locking differential in vanagon Volks, Hey you guys stop teasing me with all this talk about lockers and limited slip diffs for 2wd. Please...
• Custom 15" wheels? Why not go to the Source?
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Fri, 11 May 2001 10:58:46 EDT
  ...Oh, and ask them if they can make a few with tire bead lockers for Derek. << 61/2Jx15HZ (Don't know what J and...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:48:03 -0500
  ...I have needed to go. >>> I have built a few 2wd lockers thru the years and they work pretty > slick. >>> With a locker LSD...
• Re: Eurovans future (now-vw does not make sportscars)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 02:35:21 +0100
  ...here - old grannies and litigation, same reason VW never put front lockers on US Syncros. Understeering is an inherently 'stable' state, oversteering isn't...
• Re: bears burgling for food?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 17:51:55 -0700
  ...The bear lockers sound like good ideas but the problem some have already stated with them is that they are not big enough, not...
• Re: camping amidst bears, safety question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:03:31 -0800
  ...edu> wrote: >> >> 1) more and more campgrounds have bear-proof food lockers so >>> there will NOT be bear problems. As they say: A Fed...
• Re: bURNINGvAN 2015 pics
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 11:15:40 -0800
  ...of the van despite the dirt], I'm still looking for lockers, front and rear, dash air, someone to put all this in, and...
• Weddle Engineering, Locking Differentials, & Syncros
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 19:40:15 -0400
  ...Lock-Right locking Differentials: ---------------------------------------- Weddle sells the Lock-Right lockers manufactured by PowerTrax. For the Vanagon they have two different models depending on which...
• Re: bears and westys
  Historical mailing list - Emmet McGovern
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 23:06:41 -0400
  ...Food lockers are a great thing, but not all spaces or trail heads will have them. In tourist areas is where you see them...
• Re: Natural Gas Conversion Kit
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 23:14:05 -0800
  ...to know: > >Where were the tanks? (In the under bed storage lockers on the doka?) >Would they fit in any natural location on a...
• Re: Custom 15" wheels? Why not go to the Source?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 11 May 2001 11:21:45 -0400
  ...Oh, and ask them if they can make a few with tire bead lockers for Dere= k. << 61/2Jx15HZ (Don't know what J...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:53:48 -0700
  ...I have needed to go. >>> I have built a few 2wd lockers thru the years and they work pretty > slick. >>> With a locker LSD...
• Rear hatch struts on '84 Westy & other stuff...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 13:12:29 -0700
  ...goods to the westy..sadly, but they do make fine > storage lockers) I do start the motor every week, but hearing a tapping > noise...
• Re: Transmission Gurus?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 18:48:17 -0800
  ...my 84..I guess I'll need to Google the Syncro lockers and see how it is done there...If I could do that...
• Re: Westy Novice, Suggestions Please
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 22:19:20 -0400
  ...I don't anticipate needing to read in bed, but I do want to be able to see into the lockers, etc. My guess...
• Re: Poor Man's Syncro...Friday OT..Safari AWD (a bit long)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 30 May 2014 10:30:29 -0700
  ...I put in the 'vette motor and the front and rear lockers into my 6-sp dual range truck tranny.... On Fri, May 30...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:36:10 -0700
  ...Some with lockers got stuck in Canyon de Chelly. > I can feel improvement when crawling over rough stuff, too. > I consider the Peloquin one...
• Re: bears and westys
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 23:47:50 -0400
  ...Food lockers are a great thing, but > not all spaces or trail heads will have them. In tourist areas is where you > see them...
• Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 11 Jun 2019 14:16:31 -0700
  ...We found a 1991 Red Syncro Doka 16 1.9Tdi, dual lockers … and we bought it. My son uses it on the farm. winter...