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• Re: For you paddlers--a petition
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:16:00 -0500
  ...The link is > <http://www.change.org/petitions/alabama-scenic-river-trail-push-back-against-closing-alabama-river-locks-to-recreational- > traffic> > > Sent from...
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Fri, 2 Dec 2011 22:46:52 -0800
  I just got some keys from Steve Sandlin, a locksmith, from the code on my door lock. Amazing how worn my original keys were...
• Tool tip: hose clamp pliers work
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:40:49 -0700
  ...Vanagon hoses.� I diligently tried regular slip-joint pliers, needlenose, Channel Locks, Vise Grips (two types) and they all slipped off the clamps in...
• Cranks but now, STARTS!
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:26:35 -0700
  ...The non-starter is an '88 Westy, AT, power windows, locks and cruise. The relay in question is PN. 321919505A, but is listed on...
• Re: Question about 86 Synchro Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Fri, 14 Feb 1997 10:45:11 -0500
  ...It is an 1987 Wolf, Weekender with power steering, AC, 105k, electric locks and mirrows. The color is metalic light blue with grey interior...
• meeting Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 09:08:46 -0700
  Yesterday I had the chance to meet with Vanagon List locksmith Steve Sandlin. I had bought already several keys from him and had my...
• Re: CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 22:52:41 -0700
  ...Working as a locksmith I frequently run into rounded- or rusted-out hex socket set screws and, if they're large enough, they get...
• Re: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:01:46 -0700
  ...Goes right in and clicks (locks) into place. But... now the key won't go in at all. Please help. I can't find...
• Re: 91' doors are better than 85 doors!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Kraning
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 10:45:50 EDT
  ...wind noise.......The power > windows, power mirrors ( white), and power door > locks are awesome.......The > next thing would be some white factory alloys and...
• Re: Squeeky Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 13:01:01 -0700
  ...Anyway, I sprayed it in all my door locks and its worked like a champ. I can now open my rear hatch without going...
• Re: lock keying
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 13:40:19 -0700
  ...Your locks can be rekeyed to match. It is > not really a do-it-yourself project, as you need new wafers to match to...
• Re: Loaded van broken into
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 08:25:25 -0700
  ...had installed a full alarm system with remote "start" and door locks. My windows are tinted really dark also. I used to do a...
• Re: Remove gas cap without key?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 07:11:28 -0700
  ...NET writes: > > << Is there any code on > > these things that a locksmith might use to make a new one, or some fairly > > non-destructive...
• Possible Purchase- Need Input
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 12:18:15 -0500
  ...Weekender Package Cruise control Power heated mirrors, windows, door locks Front disk brakes Compass, temperature and elevation computer Absolutely everything works 70,000 miles...
• Re: Syncro Instrument Cluster: Analogue clock?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Fri, 11 Apr 2014 11:27:54 -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...
• Re: Syncro front diff lock: availability and conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 06:55:59 -0700
  ...catalog and option list, I have seens lots of front diff > locks. > In the US most Syncros seem to have been sold with the...
• The van is fixed...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Mon, 10 May 1999 15:28:51 GMT
  ...The box has been totally rebuilt and he has also stripped and cleaned my diff lock servos and both front and rear locks now...
• Strange front end clicking noise when VC is engauged
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 09:04:07 -0800
  ...Any suggestions? PS - To all who are out there and question the VC locks with heat - yes it does! Pack it with snow and...
• 1989 TriStar
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 17:08:42 -0400
  ...It is equipped with both front and rear differential locks. There is a small crease in the left passenger door and a small amount...
• Re: Power Windows/Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 22:54:50 +1200
  >andrew, do you have any pics fo the regulators? do i assume that's >motors plus regulators? do you know if the vw harnesses...
• Re: Car alarms- Humor
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 15:30:44 -0800
  never mind the buz locks, here come the sex pistols (thus neatly tying vanagons, car alarms, handguns, and sex into one not-so-pretty...
• Re: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 23:42:13 +1300
  ...having power windows >could deter this, but what if he can reach and pull up >the lock with something...power locks could deter >this...
• John rogers:was 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:05:48 -0500
  ...locks >> > >> > New front shocks (KYB) >> > >> > New electric window motors. >> > >> > New front door window seals >> > >> > New Headlight switch New front door and sliding door locks...
• New family member
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 00:03:57 -0500
  ...Electric windows, locks, and mirrors. Exhaust good, no antifreeze leaks, fresh Michelins, perfect interior, and very little seam rust. Hmmmm, this has to be...
• Re: Power lock amperage
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:48:20 -0800
  ...Other than the radio and interior > lights, the only other thing that draws measurable amperage when off is the > Power door locks. A test...
• Re: Multivan Question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 02 Apr 95 20:54:47 CDT
  ...custom wheels +175 +175 +175 cruise control +125 +125 +125 power door locks +75 +75 +75 power windows +125 +125 +125 4WD/syncro +1...
• Just Got some Vanagon Cool Stuff (Dealer buy out!)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 17:50:58 EST
  ...Complete lock kits for the 85-91 Vanagons (including those with power locks) for $150. This includes the rear hatch lock, the sliding door...
• Re: changing the lock on outside door handle-easy, hard, or impossible?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:50:15 +1300
  ...an entire >> handle replacement that matches your keys from Steve's Lockshop in >> Texas, then send him your old one after you swap it...
• Re: replacement keys for vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Hally
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:41:28 -0800
  ...an OEM key like what Steve Sandlin offers, most > well-stocked locksmiths should have the aftermarket variety which is > what I > use on both...
• Re: Beside myself!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:24:59 -0800
  ...Westy is a major relief!* However, I still may need the > locks changed, as I just realized that I DO STILL have yet another...
• Re: So What's Wrong with this Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:57:55 -0800
  ...to lock the differentials, so probably is a Syncro without the locks (I think most of the US Syncros had that option but not...
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:23:55 -0700
  ...sliding door lock >> >> >>> Hi, >>> My sliding door locks by itself every-time you close the door. It has >>> progressively gotten worse for the pass...
• Re: Digital Bently, Scanning for PDF
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 17:07:05 -0400
  ...CD-ROM, albeit, at a price. >> >> Not just a price, it "locks" to the comouter you install it on so you >> can only have...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 07:47:04 -0500
  ...only thing one needs to do to de-activate the power locks on a Vanagon is pull out the 20 amp fuse "S52" which...
• Update - 93 Eurovan Weekender For Sale - SOLD!!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 11:55:12 -0800
  ...WV2MC0709PH039682 *127,000 miles *automatic, 5-cylinder Audi engine *power windows/locks/brakes *cruise control *full size spare *am/fm cassette w/6-stack...
• AW: I will have a WBX "My Way" or nothing else...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 23:35:51 -0800
  ...Solid rocker shafts Roller tip aluminum high Ratio rocker arms racing valve locks Cromoly cut to fit push rods Cromoly valve spring keepers Counterweighted...
• REQ: 91 Carat Wiring Harness (Door)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Chasse
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 14:08:58 -0400
  ...the glove box all the way through the door. (The electric locks and mirror work so perhaps a complete replacement is overkill, but the...
• Re: adding modern safety to the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Grant Braddish
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 12:50:20 -0500
  ...s an 82 and the brakes are soft, theres your anti-locks. > > > as for airbags, well i'm not at liberty to 'dicsuss' that...
• Re: NVC: I want a sports car
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 16:24:18 -0500
  ...That was with a 5 speed transmission, naturally aspirated 1.6L/78HP engine, no air conditioning, rear drum brakes, 13" wheels, manual windows/locks...
• Re: 86 Exterior Sliding Door Lock Barrel - Voluntary Release
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:54:46 -0700
  ...thanks Stuart On 22 March 2016 at 09:56, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > A locksmith can drill out that Allen screw and...
• VWs for sale (again!)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 19 Apr 96 12:35:34 EDT
  ...VW Springfield, 703-451-2380. '90 Vanagon GL, Wolfsburg, automatic transmission, a/c, power windows/locks, alloys, low miles. Ourisman Dodge, 703-329-1600...
• Re: EV Problems/cost - Any sugestions?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Quijano
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 21:42:48 -0400
  ...We have had continual problems (7-10) with the fridge, roof leak, flaky paint, door locks that went out, new hydrolics for the roof...
• '87 Westie FS in NJ for $10,500
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 09:01:38 EDT
  ...rear) Rear tow hitch/reciever (VW option) Power windows, and door locks. Power steering. Bra. Located one hour below Philly and one hour above...
• Re: FS tan sliding door
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:12:08 -0400
  ...It has a bent sliding window frame, with no window, and the locks and handle would have to be replaced. It also doesn't...
• Selling '91 Westy-Salt Lake
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 16:39:48 -0600
  ...Electronic windows, locks, and alarm system, cruise, AM/FM tape player (2 speakers each door and 2 rear near A/C vent. Both tables...
• Re: Front seat belt explanation needed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 11:54:52 EST
  ...And while reaching to unlock the slider doesn't bother me, the world would be a better place if I had power door locks...
• Super Nice 1991 Westy For Sale...
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Jones
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 20:25:54 EST
  ...including Spare -Brand new reinforced sidewall 6 ply tires -Power windows, locks, mirrors, and steering -Air Conditioning -Cruise Control -Alpine 6 CD Changer w...
• Re: Power doorlocks again
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 14:18:26 -0700
  ...I have rewired the drivers door locks previously when it was discovered that the wires had fatugued and broken (common problem). However all was...
• Re: FS: NOS front door, sliding door, rear hatch, & ignition lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:06:47 -0800
  ...handles w/o keys ($40 each) SOLD OUT > > > 5 rear hatch locks w/ matching ignition lock w/ 2 keys each ($60 each > > set) > > > 1...
• Re: rear hatch lock failed locked...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 22 Mar 2014 19:53:42 -0400
  ...figuring-it-out!) and I'll just "suffer" with manual locks now. > Opens... locks... good enough for me. > > Thanks for the assist. > > > At 9...
• Re: Friday's corvette problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:45:40 -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...
• Re: Keeping things from freezing shut
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:44:49 -0800
  ...for my ski trips..Some good lock oil worked inside the locks is a must.. Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the...
• Re: slider door power lock 86-91
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:45:21 -0400
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com dylan friedman wrote: > I have two vans, both with power locks that have the same issue...
• Re: Lubricating door locks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 28 Oct 96 06:53:33 CST
  On Mon, 28 Oct 1996 02:47:03 -0600 Harley Thomas said: >To get the oil into the lock, I have yet to find...
• Re: Squareback Security Was: Vanagon Security Challange...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 03:34:24 -0800
  ...I was able to get hold of a couple of parking valets at the parking house, they didn't get the locks open with...
• Re: G 50 - What is it?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Fournier
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 16:45:40 -0000
  ...These transmissions also have stronger differentials and cases and a type of Limited Slip differential that locks 20% under power and near 100 % on...
• Re: All Vanagon owners aren't JERKS...are they? Please read this!!!
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 14:35:43 -0500
  ...o plastic trim), rear-facing jump seats, power-heated mirrors, power locks/windows, body moulding/bumpers (for another project), etc. I was going to...
• FS-'90 Pop-Top Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 5 Feb 2005 20:18:35 +0000
  ...Brake Mstr Cyl replaced recently No A/C, or pwr windows/locks Rear closet but no other cabinets, just the weekender table 2 rear...
• Re: VERY hot exhaust issues
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 22:07:28 -0400
  ...The Rabbit had an electronic ignition and the little round "key" that locks the hall sender trigger cage to the distributor shaft was missing...
• Re: clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 23:16:39 -0500
  ...The proper test is to raise the van, then with a big set of groove joint pliers, (Channel Locks), squeeze the joint. If you...