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• Re: Back latch opener
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 09:40:54 -0400
  ...He even hooked it up so that if you pushed the locking tab, you could not pull the handle, so you had to unlock...
• Syncro Front Axel Nut Research
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 14:08:50 -0400
  ...front there the factory says you have to change that self-locking nut that holds the axel shaft into the front wheel bearing. This...
• Re: CV lube helper
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 10:48:11 -0500
  ...Nylon >locking tie straps - also called tie wraps - vary in both thickness, width, >and application. That is to say, if you use a thin...
• Re: Multivan owners? Locker or Syncronuts
  Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 15:26:55 -0700
  ...a Chest style refridge, NO LP! > Also, can you take the Locking rear diff. mechanism out of the trans and > drive the van while...
• Re: More storage space?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 08:42:44 -0500
  ...I'd like to put a VCR and Six Disk CD Changer under here with a locking door. Somebody please cut up your van...
• Re: lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:21:21 +1300
  ...This is in part why I have a remote central locking system to install when my 84 bus is back on the road. But...
• Re: remote/keyless entry
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:00:36 -0400
  ...d highly >> > recommend to anyone who's experiencing typical automatic doorlock >> trickery. >> > Total cost for central locking kit + keyless entry = ~$120 >> > >> > Casey >> > '89 Bluestar >> > >> >
• Re: Pro Tip - Vanagon Seat Belt Inertia Reel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:30:37 -0800
  ...the slightest amount of deceleration ( an maybe acceleration ) causes a tiny pendulum to swing, locking up the real. You can test if it's...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:02:26 -0500
  ...On those nuts that hold the crankcase halves etc together....do you guys typically use self locking nuts or do regular nuts with blue...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:42:48 -0700
  ...nut, then clamp the wrench with a vice-grip type > of locking pliers. This helps keep the line nut wrench from spreading > under extreme...
• Carat - Funky Rear Hatch Lock Operation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:02:55 -0500
  ...locks work, particularly the rear hatch lock, because it has TWO locking positions. 1) When the hatch is closed with the key slot in...
• Re: Can a 91 GL 7 Seater be Converted to Carat Interior?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Fournier
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 17:41:45 -0000
  ...plates -weld-in the brackets that hold the bench seat back locking posts -get not only new side walls but also a new rear...
• Last Call: For My 87 Tiico syncro before I part it out
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:25:16 -0800
  ...Tiico engine has 16,000 miles (needs either a flywheel for starter, or just the starter) Transmission(no locking diff) has fresh rebuild from...
• Re: Vanagondalism
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:27:47 +0000
  ...I noticed that my > locking gas cap was busted and sitting in the opening. > So I figured this explained my lousy gas mileage, > someone...
• Re: E-Ticket ride
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:47:48 -0700
  ...Do you have any idea exactly how locking the rear brakes on the >> passat caused the van to turn into the ditch? > > Yes. > >> Glad...
• Re: Fw: vc install/alignment?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 08:24:28 -0500
  ...Rainer mentioned this morning that when removing the drive shaft > >that the 8 bolts and nuts are a special locking type that need to...
• Re: Free Westy middle jumpseat in SoCal?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 18 Apr 2020 08:33:33 -0700
  ...mistaken. > You can just make out the track mounts and the locking storage > compartment the seat base in the ad has. > You can see...
• Re: Removing front passenger seat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 15 Oct 2016 08:47:50 -0400
  ...I could not think of > a single positive purpose for that locking tab and got tired of fighting > with it when taking the seat...
• Re: Rear bench seat won't open, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 17:32:15 -0400
  ...com> wrote: > > > when you pull the latch, do you hear the locking mechanism moving or > making > > some noise? - if not the cable/rod in...
• Re: Factory Radio....
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 15:21:16 -0600
  ...Now I didn't connect it to the ignition switch, so I make sure it is turned off before locking it up. In my...
• FS: Swivel Seat Assemblies from '80 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 10:44:11 -0600
  ...weld in base, locking dish plate, and swivel seat rail section. Please note: installation of the bases requires welding. It isn't anything fancy...
• Re: Sliding door... please help...
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:38:06 -0700
  ...please help... >>> >>> hi all, >>> >>> on my van the sliding locking mechanism works well on the front (or on >> the >>> handle end)... but on other...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:53:52 -0700
  ...Unless you have a locking differential, only one rear wheel is driven. Has to do with the way the differential works and when turning...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:24:51 -0400
  ...If only the belt is being changed you can get away with marking carefully, locking things and lining the new belt where the old...
• Re: Newbie, hello all and a question(long)
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 19:05:56 -0500
  ...dirt roads, gravel inclines, etc? I have a syncro trans with locking rear diff. that hopefully gets installed at the end of 2007 camping...
• Paulchen Bike Racks are Wunderbar!
  Historical mailing list - Richard OHalloran
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 00:32:27 -0700
  ...A nice touch is that although I have the carrier for 2 bikes the same key is used for each locking C-clamp so...
• Re: Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 26 May 2009 23:54:35 -0700
  ...These nuts are metal self locking. IMO, this, combined with dirt/corrosion, will create trouble if one tries to "zip" them off too fast...
• Re: Syncro bought
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 14:43:10 -0400
  ...mats, metal dash, basic vent/heat controls with only 3 sliders, locking rear diff. Also... no vent windows, no tach (well, I added one...
• Rear Wiper Motor/Pump - no juice
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 22:08:36 -0400
  ...1991 Vanagon Carat, Automatic - Pwr Windows, Central Locking and Cruise Control. Standard two-speed front wipers, rear wiper and pump. Recently installed driving lights...
• CR@P!!! Now a NV Statistic
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:57:07 -0700
  ...Steering wheel turns, but is very choppy, almost locking in position. That's all I know for now. Having him towed in tomorrow for...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:26:17 -0700
  ...nut, then clamp the wrench with a vice-grip type > of locking pliers. This helps keep the line nut wrench from spreading > under extreme...
• Re: Clarification--Re: Option Decoder
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 19:47:12 -0700
  ...from my Syncro (too bad they didn't come with the > locking front diff and the code to match in North America. What a...
• Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:06:01 -0800
  ...There is a locking version of the LSD coming out very soon. I have gotten mounts made as well to put a syncro into...
• Re: Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 5 May 2011 14:23:19 -0700
  ...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: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 9 May 2012 18:44:39 -0400
  ...A key will only lock the door if it's > > > closed, and the locking "button" can only be depressed with the door > > > closed. > > > This...
• Re:Brake fading
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 08:38:53 -0400
  ...Visual inspection with the engine running will tell you if it kinks. (Not good, but it will keep you from locking you brakes if...
• Re: 3/4" Socket set
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 6 Nov 95 9:20:09 EST
  ...I just nticed a new item a 3 pc locking 3/8 extension set which locks on the socket for $10 which I'm...
• Re: Request Help On Antenna Installation
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Nov 94 17:33:10 AST
  ...That is, push the antenna through the hole from the inside and >> then install the gasket and locking nut from the outside. However, I...
• Re: Door Lock Problem
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 10:40:59 -1000
  ...I sprayed some liquid wrench on everything then proceeded to put the handle in my vise and attempted to rotate the locking mechanism with...
• Re: Grrrr
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 07:54:07 -0500
  ...You could put you're boat on one side and bike on the other, with gear stored in a locking box in between. Would...
• 86 Syncro - What Should I Do?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 23:42:57 -0500
  ...It originally had a locking rear diff but has had a non-locker installed for the last 80K. The Syncro was my daily driver...
• Re: attaching grab handles
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 08:08:32 -0500
  ...I find that that one interferes with reaching for the sliding door locking knob from the driver's seat. The van that I got...
• I did the ultimate upgrade for Christmas!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:42:19 -0800
  ...upgrade - 313hp V10 TDI engine - 6 speed Tiptronic transmission - 18" wheels - Locking center and rear differentials - High and low range transfer case - Cab adjustable...
• Re: Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 17:27:52 -0400
  ...yada, yada... >> >> http://detroit.craigslist.org/car/775364327.html >> Thought there MIGHT be someone interested in a Syncro, especially >> one with a locking rear... >> >
• Re: Electric Locks
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 06:02:03 -0700
  ...link from > the > > top of the lock/operator up to the locking button in the door is > missing. > > This is an obscure part and...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:30:24 -0700
  ...There is a trick to it, involving preloading the injection pump gear in reverse direction slightly, with the locking pin still in place. Mark...
• Re: Passenger seat swivel base is loose
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 09:02:53 -0800
  ...this base is very loose once it is re-bolted > down with the locking nuts ? > > 1985 Westy Vanagon > Again much thanks to all. DS >
• Oil drain problem
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:15:50 -0500
  ...The insert installing tool is supposed to expand the insert thus locking it in to the hole. I will be most disappointed if the...
• Welded a receiver hitch to my drawbar
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Thu, 17 May 2007 16:50:18 -0400
  ...At first my rack was hanging really far out so I had to drill a new locking bolt hole through the side of the...
• Re: secure storage?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:50:20 -0800
  Another possible deterrent is a locking cable looped between the two front doors so that the prospective thief might see that even if he...
• I did it!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 16:16:34 -0700
  Too much of a challenge to ignore! You need a bent pick and you can push down on the locking pawl from inside and...
• Re: Hidden Key & Code
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 14:25:44 -0600
  ...IMHO, however, I think the key was more likely hidden there by a > PO in case of losing/locking keys in car. > > My SA...
• How VC's work
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 14:07:45 -0700
  ...fluid heats up and expands, forcing the plates tighter together, effectively "locking up" the VC so you can off-road effectively. Without a VC...
• Re: Removing rear axel and CV on Syncro
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 21:03:06 -0400
  ...Each bolt has self locking nuts, so thay will be tight all the way off. Kick out the shaft. It weighs about 40 lb...
• Fw: Re: Safari type window?
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 08:56:02 -0500
  ...body of the van, the other end fits into the hatch locking mechanism when the hatch is closed. This enables you to lock the...
• Help ..
  Historical mailing list - Van A Man
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 13:05:11 -0500
  ...side to side on the rails, I've looked for a locking system ,but haven't found any . How do I secure it ,I...
• Re: security
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 06:40:01 EST
  ...Looking through the ETKA the other day for some obscure part, I came across an optional locking device for the rear license plate hatch...
• Re: Battery Compartment ground cable; Was: Dead (almost) in the garage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:50:54 -0400
  ...There's a regular washer and a lock washer that isn't locking anything right now. Can someone tell me what's on the...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 13:24:57 -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: remote/keyless entry
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:28:32 -0700
  ...http://www.a1electric.com/mes.htm > > I emailed them, because I would love central locking in my '91 GL > (manual locks currently). Their response...