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• Re: Binding when turning
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 09:35:37 -0400
  Your Viscous Coupling is locking up unnecessarily but don't despair, we were able to eliminate this problem by experimentation. We reasoned that either...
• 86 syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 31 May 2002 10:08:45 -0700
  ...It has 132,000 miles runs very strong, no leaks, locking diff and rear fold down seat and rear pad. It needs a front...
• Re: Brake problems
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 12:55:22 -0500
  ...a hard brake pedal with poor braking effect, > combined with a locking effect on the front passenger side brake. The brake > emits a strong...
• running board/side step for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:23:26 -0700
  ...Simple to install, the Side Step mounts in the existing Jack-Holes (drilling is required for locking allen bolts, allen wrench is included) and...
• Re: Sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 7 May 2005 21:08:10 -0700
  ...I don't understand why the hatch is locking? Jere -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: Middle seat for westy? Is there room?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:01:48 -0800
  ...If you don't have seat tracks bolt it down through the floor with large washers underneath and locking nuts. Just be careful where...
• Re: westy H2O-tank key?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jul 94 12:45:04 PDT
  ...by a brass nut, which is held in place by two locking tabs. Bend the tabs back, undo the nut, and everything should come...
• Re: Drive shaft removal (Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 07:26:39 -0400
  R&R for the drive shaft is more than you would think beccause of the locking nuts, and the tight location. About 1 hour...
• ?'s about buying a newer westy
  Historical mailing list - kgordee Jones
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 18:59:29 MDT
  ...what do you think? i was also wondering if all synchro's had locking differentials. maybe you could help me out. any advice would...
• Re-Entering Vanagon World and Seeking Opinions
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 7 Jun 2019 18:00:46 +0000
  ...Syncro diesels were sold there, and with both front and rear locking diffs.  But does anyone know if Syncro diesels were sold in Canada...
• Re: Connectors, where to find
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 1 Jan 2013 17:47:09 -0800
  ...I ended up salvaging OEM locking connectors (they lock into connector housing) from headlight plugs on an old Vanagon harness then soldered/crimped them...
• Re: 90 Westfalia power locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:39:34 -0500
  ...Even a local VW > mechanic can't get it open. > Passenger door and sliding door are locking and unlocking quite > normally, though certainly not...
• Re: passenger seat rocks
  Historical mailing list - Jason Cornfeld
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 07:42:36 -0700
  ...part of the passenger seat moves back and forth >> freely without locking in any position. While some might like this >> feature, I'd like...
• Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket / Threaded Inserts
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 02:27:14 EST
  ...Secondly, the locking keys could be driven, albeit with a rather small pin punch, beyond the keyed portion of the insert so that the...
• Re: Central Locking - can't open rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 23:43:58 -0400
  Pull off the inside body panel it is just held in by plastics snaps and comes off fairly easily. If you can't do...
• Re: vanagon starter question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:03:41 -0500
  In every case of a starter not responding to the ignition key on an Air Cooled, I found the solenoid to be locking or...
• Re: The sliding door's Bowden tube thingy
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:15:31 -0700
  Replace the 84 with an 86 and up and you get a vastly improved slider with with click and slide locking action too! Quieter...
• Re: Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 May 2011 16:09:54 -0500
  ...J Squirrel < > > > >> camping.elliott@gmail.com > > > >>> wrote: > > > >> > > > >>> Is there a central locking kit for the '84 Vanagon? Is it a big > deal to > > > >>> install...
• Re: Lost my Vanagon Headlights!!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 01 Jun 95 08:10:32 CDT
  ...it's to prevent you from locking your keys in the car. only trouble with the bus is, if you go out the sliding...
• Re: MIME Message! (non-vw related)
  Historical mailing list - Ron 'Coyote' Lussier
  Tue, 23 May 2000 16:29:48 -0700
  ...variants so stupidly > introduced by the behemoth for the purpose of locking people into > its method of thinking. Listen, bub. I hate microsoft as...
• Re: Throttle position switch cam was: Cold Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 07:16:04 -0700
  ...I remember thinking how odd it was that a wear part that that is held on a shaft with a locking washer was not...
• Re: door that magically opens
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 13:14:13 -0800
  ...to a door latch controlled by a rod from the >handle/locking mechanism at the front. I found that if the rod or either...
• Re: Ebay Syncro scam, VIN swap?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:06:20 -0700
  ...With two locking diffs though, at the right price it could be a good buy. And with a carbed engine ...why a guy ought...
• Re: Vanagon in snow/ice
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:54:18 -0800
  At 1/14/2008 12:47 PM, Trooz wrote: >No one has mentioned a problem with the front wheels locking up in snow/ice...
• Re: curious ebay vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:05:13 -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...
• Re: Am I crazy?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 00:12:37 -0800
  ...If the vehicle has central locking , power windows/mirrors these are getting old-expect replacement . Other things to check but not worry about is...
• Re: VW ETKA cd
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Thu, 18 May 2000 16:18:37 -0400
  ...An .iso file shouldn't be the reason for locking up the adaptec software, thats has more to do with the NT setup or...
• Re: Generation span of the list................
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 21:46:56 EST
  ...From a 1952 Panel Van to a 1991 vanagon Currently an 88 7 passenger (1.9 liter and locking diff) a 1989 westy (bought...
• 87 Wolfsburg Weekender For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 22:15:46 -0700
  ...Silver Gray, manual trans, factory alloys, AC (needs charging), central locking, fiberglass bumpers.. One small dent on the left rear corner that's real...
• Re: help: locked e-brake?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 22:20:34 -0700
  ...It felt as if something was > locking up one of the rear wheels. The e-brake also felt very tight > even when released. I...
• Re: FS: Price I should ask for '87 Syncro Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 07:50:10 -0400
  ...clearcoat), had no power mirrors/windows/locks (I fixed that), no locking-differential (sure wish it did), "nothing-to-write-home-about" stereo (fixed...
• Re: Missing bolt!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 12 Jan 2017 17:26:01 -0700
  ...length ~ It does have a washer but it's Flat not Locking ~ Here in ABQ they can be found @ Ace Hardware ~ ORR ~ DeanB On...
• Re: 91 Westfalia aux battery wiring problem?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:27:21 -0700
  ...ask because I had 2 relays set up for the central locking on the sliding door, and the first time I wired it up...
• rear hatch lock problem-resolution and Swiss lock actuator setup
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 02:34:12 EDT
  ...After repeatedly locking and unlocking the rear hatch manually with the power lock actuator disconnected it gradually moved out of place and did nothing...
• 4WD stuck
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 01:43:21 +0000
  ...It feels like the viscous coupling might be locking up WAY prematurely. But then it releases somewhat; it's not full-on stuck. Derek...
• Re: Syncro Differential Lock-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 20:07:13 EST
  ...The locking diff does just what it is called. It locks both sides in so that power is transmitted evenly to both wheels regardless...
• Re: bus boys side step and web page problem
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 12:23:11 -0800
  ...Simple to >>install, the Side Step mounts in the >existing Jack-Holes (drilling is required for locking allen >bolts, >allen wrench is included) and...
• Re: axle nut won't budge
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 21:04:53 -0500
  ...Remove the locking screws and then remove the drum. If the nut absolutely has to come off for some reason, then start by first...
• Re: Showering on the road
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 09:22:02 -0800
  ...You get a locking suite >with a shower room, and an ajoining bathrom with towels, sink, chair, >vanity etc. Like a good hotel! > >I...
• Re: good Samaritans...
  Historical mailing list - prb
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 14:54:53 -0800
  ...Ten bucks. <slap forehead> A week after I had them fixed and started locking doors, someone smashed my window and stole the crappy little...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 09:32:13 -0600
  ...I had the first one for about 7 months and when using it recently the springs popped out of the locking mechanism. Sears replaced...
• Re: Fuel sending unit question.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:00:01 -0400
  ...Thinking I need to > replace the sending unit as well due to the locking notches are chewed/out > of whack. Thanks for your help...
• Re: Stereo/Subwoofer Installation
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:55:30 -0700
  ...at Syncro de Mayo this year in my Syncro, without a locking >front diff, he had to get a bit rowdy to do so...
• Re: front wheel bearing questions...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 29 Apr 2006 22:42:30 -0500
  ...These nuts are a special locking type and once used lose they safety margin. BTW, usually, but not always, a front wheel bearing develops...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:26:56 -0400
  On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:17:40 -0400, Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> wrote: >Depends ... > >My '84 and '85 gas caps use "VW...
• Re: Building a Shop
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:01:32 -0700
  ...A workbench on locking castors might be a bad idea but I'd consider it; there are times I have both buses in the...
• Re: FS Canadian/German Syncro-16 Dehler/Reimo/Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Sun, 3 Oct 2010 20:39:25 -0700
  ...the need for more power. > > The van has front and rear locking differentials, and a de- > coupler. On the > dash are Coolant temp, Oil...
• my Carat ad in Seattle already deleted...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:04:12 -0400
  ...Many more photos here http://www.californiavan.com/90redcarat4speed/ Power mirrors, power windows, central locking, cruise control all work fine. New CAT, new windshield...
• Fw: Reverse Gear in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 13:56:53 -0800
  ...Something else >related possibly (this is my first syncro) is the fact that the knob on the >console for locking the rear diff. seems...
• Re: Rear Door latch stuck
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 10:21:27 EDT
  ...Once inside the van pressing down on the locking pushbutton on either front door should lock all the doors. Lifting it up should unlock...
• Re: vanagon off-road capable?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 19:59:12 PDT
  ...This is why some cars have locking differentials, so that each drive wheel will spin at the same rpm all the time. This, however...
• Re: Locking The Flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 14:25:26 -0700
  I always had luck using one of the old VW lug bolt/sparkplug tools proped with one side on the lower left engine to...
• Re: New Sliding Door Lock
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Tue, 24 May 2005 12:16:43 -0400
  ...It has a teflon sleeve in the groove for >the locking post in the door jamb, and a steel tab welded to the outside...
• Mangeled lug nuts (slight rambeling)
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 14:07:10 -0600
  ...I worked as a tire changer for years, this is also how to remove locking lugs with no key. Find your self some new...
• AIR COMPRESSOR POWERED BY BATTERY
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 8 Oct 2006 14:16:18 -0700
  ...Most folks driving on the beach air-down the tires to about 15 p.s.i. (sometimes as low as 12 with bead locking...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:35:03 -0500
  ...According to ETKA 7, the freeze plug without the drain bolt is "Called" Locking Cover # N 011 914 2. The one with the threads...
• Re: Bentley 258 ft/lbs Front Axle Nut
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 17 Dec 2014 09:20:59 -0600
  ...washer around behind the nut, then put a dimple in the locking nut into the top groove to keep it from turning. If you...
• Re: electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 19:20:19 -0500
  ...I don't need a locking gadget where I live so eventually I will find out how to take it out completely. The manual...
• Re: Radio Safe mode
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:16:52 -0500
  ...At any rate, this radio locking must not apply to all Vanagons. I have had the battery out or disconnected on several occasions, and...
• Re: 5 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS FOR SALE ON THE SAMBA
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:33:05 +0000
  ...I added a 5speed and had the 5th gear regeared and added a syncro locking diff. It is great. I would do the swap...