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• Re: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:45:30 -0700
  ...They may be cheap but they are far better than trying to do it with Channel-locks, etc. The problem I had with those...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 00:35:31 -0500
  ...The thing is a geared, chain drive device that screws onto the threads, locks on to the nut, and as the mechanic down below...
• Help with radio install
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:21:40 -0800
  ...He had a locksmith re-key the ignition/passengers door so they work with the original key. The new cylinders are very 'tight' and...
• Re: Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there....
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 02:08:27 EST
  ...Chromoly push rods (the set of 8 Chromoly >push rods weigh as much as 3 stock steel push rods), CM retainers, racing >valve locks...
• 87 Wolfsburg Weekender For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 22:15:46 -0700
  ...All other door locks work. Other than the AC and the missing door lock actuator, everything works .I almost forgot- it has cupholders-even...
• Re: Central Locking Trace-down - Boy am I confused.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 21:08:36 -0800
  ...the 5 male .250 spade lugs the red wire for the locks is plugged into. All the wires to the P lugs should be...
• Re: rear hatch panel clip removal on 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 12:45:31 -0500
  ...aftermarket or just another option, >>but there also is a clip with a screw, that spreads & locks the clips. >>best, >>John C. >>SLC, UT >> >> >>
• How not to change your Oil!
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Fri, 17 May 1996 15:37:58 MST
  ...I get out the old channel locks and start to twist it out. It works its way and stops. Oh no I think. I...
• Re: FS: Price I should ask for '87 Syncro Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 07:50:10 -0400
  ...my Westy was white with grey interior (is now VR6 yellow w/ gold pearlized clearcoat), had no power mirrors/windows/locks (I fixed that...
• replacing gas cap lock or gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:33:42 -0230
  Hi folks, I took my van ('89 vanagon) to my local locksmith (also the best one in town) to see if he could do...
• rear hatch lock problem-resolution and Swiss lock actuator setup
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 02:34:12 EDT
  ...I have an 88 Wolfsburg with power locks. The van was sitting for 6 months. Went to open the rear hatch and it would...
• If you've replaced your CV joints--please read
  Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
  Sat, 15 Feb 97 21:37:16 -0500
  ...He suggested using those lockstraps in the future. BTW, the hose clamps were provided by Transform when I bought the joints. Any comments on...
• Re: Syncro Differential Lock-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 20:07:13 EST
  ...It locks both sides in so that power is transmitted evenly to both wheels regardless of traction or cornering. This is very nice if...
• Re: '90 westy water tank key
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 08:06:35 -0400
  ...The ILCO 1092C and Y12 both must be shortened to work, but could be used in a pinch." I went to a local locksmith...
• Re: Gary Lee Custom Hatchback Racks....How do you like yours?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 4 May 2002 12:43:46 -0600
  ...Everything locks onto either the hatch or the poles. Works great. I can still open the hatch if needed. Like your racks, I like...
• Mint westy for sale '87
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 03:33:11 -0800
  ...cool) , auto (more robust that 4-sp), pwr windows, pwr door locks, all options exc. cruise. 118K, $12K Email for pics showing all the...
• Re: 1987 GL question
  Historical mailing list - James Walldow
  Fri, 2 May 2003 17:45:56 -0800
  ...AC works, power locks do not. Cloth seats, pretty good shape. Two >owners, both known to me. >It is running well and there is...
• Re: Lock won't turn
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 22:36:18 -0400
  ...On Oct 11, 2004, at 10:26 PM, Woodrose Dawn wrote: > since we have been on the topic of door locks, this > might be...
• My Van
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:17:34 -0500
  ...Working the electric door locks now. Put in a new headlight switch. Soon to get a Jay Brown headlight relay kit and install it...
• Re: Why go to big tires?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:39:08 -0700
  ...I've already made one panic stop in the last month, and it locks 'em up just the same. Compared to my '67 Dart...
• Windshield Seal Installs & Slider Door Locks....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 00:43:27 -0400
  Fellow Bus Owners! I have a '73 Sportsmobile Conversion that is in desperate need of a new windshield seal. While these are not outrageously...
• Re: more vanagon parts For sale (best offers)
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:31:56 -0700
  ...OEM vanagon foglite switches, turn sig assys, fan switches, etc -ignition locks w/ keys, doorlocks w/ keys -gloveboxes, front door pockets, shift boots, e...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 13:26:12 +0000
  ...the rear hatch lock (88 <DIV></DIV>&gt;wolfy with power locks)? It occasionally will not open, it feels like <DIV></DIV>&gt;the...
• Re: 1990/91 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 21:58:40 -0500
  ...Power mirrors, manual windows and door locks. The top is in excellent condition. Now... the bad: She needs paint and bodywork. My local bodyshop...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:26:56 -0400
  ...replacement caps that use the ignition key really >don't have locks at all and that anything flat inserted will open it. I >have...
• Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Thu, 1 May 2008 16:44:26 -0700
  ...99.99% total > loss. > > > Jumpseats, side table, electric windows, power door locks, mirrors, > > > etc., all burned up. Front grills look ok as does the...
• Re: [WetWesties] HELP! Blackbeard Update-Not Good.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:37:45 -0700
  ...Power mirrors, windows, door >locks, AC (needs to be replaced though), and the OEM carpet covers are even >in good shape. >No rips/tears...
• Re: Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 14:52:46 -0500
  ...Works well on squealing heater fans if you can get it in there. :-) Also recommended for Vanagon locks. Larry A. On Tue, Feb 18...
• Fw: Reverse Gear in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 13:56:53 -0800
  ...manual says. When the knob is PUSHED IN the rear diff. locks >and with it pulled out the AWD works. I deduced this by...
• Re: key code?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:21:54 EST
  ...He refused to try again and sent me to a real locksmith. This fellow new what he was doing and after cross referencing a...
• Re: meeting Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 09:41:34 -0700
  ...meeting Steve Sandlin > Yesterday I had the chance to meet with Vanagon List locksmith Steve > Sandlin. I had bought already several keys from him...
• Re: Finally got a westy!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 May 2002 22:36:08 -0500
  ...I are the happy owners of a 1990 Westy: > white, power locks, windows, mirrors, cruise, air, automatic > very nice interior, fridge, stove > perfect canvas...
• Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 17 May 2004 07:19:42 -0700
  ...Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question > The Belgium version of the Bombardier/VW Iltis locks > front and rear at...
• Re: New Sliding Door Lock
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Tue, 24 May 2005 12:16:43 -0400
  ...This tab is not on the old lock, nor is the teflon >sleeve.. > >Now the door locks solidly, and it really draws down tight...
• Re: Costco LED lights on sale 2 for $10, my review
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:56:55 -0600
  ...They can be installed with >> included velcro, or you can screw the flush mounting bracket into a >> wall/cabinet then the fixture snap locks...
• early vanagon door locks, passenger side
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 00:33:39 CST
  i've probably said something about this before, but what the heck ... all of you with early vanagons (up to 1982, i think) who...
• Re: vanagon sliding door han
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  13 Sep 1996 20:04:52 -0700
  ...is a seperate and different key than will fit the existing locks. Unfortunately the replacement part appears to be a twin of the original...
• Re: Rear hatch lock revisited
  Historical mailing list - Wes Johnson
  Thu, 29 May 1997 16:28:12 -0700
  ...up >questions: > >My van is a '90 Westy with power door locks. I noticed if the front >doors are locked the key will unlock...
• Re: Retrofitting power steering-is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 21:42:33 EDT
  ...To my mind, power steering is like power door locks, just something else to go wrong and cost money. Russell Gunter >> I am about...
• Re: What company sells the best NEW heads?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 17:19:47 EDT
  ...I ordered a set of cromoly spring retainers and racing valve locks from CB Performance because they are much stronger than the stock parts...
• FS 81 Westfalia Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 10:12:16 -0600
  ...Two very strong 4 speed transmissions and one core that locks in 4th gear. Two rear swing arm axle assemblies with stubs, brake drums...
• Re: Westy mechanical training.....
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 16:31:11 -0400
  ...4) Checking the cooling fans 5) Troubleshooting, cleaning the contacts on the door locks Seems like a fun, informal way for the experts to...
• Re: Westy stove sink how do you take it apart? Got it!
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 17:31:00 -0700
  ...the middle as the face has a U channel the 90 locks into. Once free of the top it comes right off. Now the...
• Re: Missing key for water hookup
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 22:41:05 -0700
  ...keep :::> the cap from falling off during driving. :::> Steve Sandlin, registered locksmith :::> http://www.steveslockshop.com :::> :::> :::> -- :::> No virus found in this incoming message. :::> Checked...
• Lost Keys
  Historical mailing list - marion lyle lathem
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:52:42 -0600
  ...and get a key that possibly will fit all my other locks except the right door..? The back door I of course never had...
• Re: '84 Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  18 Jan 1995 11:58:52 -0800
  ...It's got 157,000, automatic transmission, A/C, PS, Cruise Control, Auto Door locks, and a couple other goodies. I'm paying $2800...
• Importing brand-new VWs to US
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 95 14:57:43 PDT
  ...size/shape, bumpers, crash beams in doors, airbags/ seat belts, trans locks for automatics, bigger brakes, etc., etc. All of these things can be...
• Re: tumbler removal
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 10:16:13 -0700
  ...If you have the new lock you could probably figure out where to drill the hole by looking for the tab that locks the...
• FS: Power Window/Lock Kit, Jumpseat, Bentley.....
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 23:03:19 EDT
  ...Kit...everything that you would need to add power windows and locks (well I'm pretty sure it's everything). I would like to...
• Re: Westfalias For Sale in Ca.
  Historical mailing list - - Roy I. Mathers
  Sat, 22 May 1999 12:53:11 -0700
  ...clean inside. > >1991 VW Westfalia, White ,auto,air, power windows,door locks,cruise >control,amfm casette >59k original mileage, one owner, van ,runs,drives...
• Re: Power Lock Motors (Cycling problem)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 10:27:38 -0700
  ...is faulty, but I had a recent cycling problem (all the locks going haywire), that was a result of a bad connection between the...
• Re: Mysterious Vanagon Problem - Will not move.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 13:24:51 -0400
  ...Turns around a bit and then wedges and locks the wheel up. Might also be that one of the retention springs has come loose...
• Transaxle stub axle seal
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 22:22:27 -0800
  ...These hold on a plastic piece that locks the differential adjusting ring in place. Remove the plastic piece and there is the seal. Get...
• Re: Non-Family Hauler / rear lap belts are much more safe than no belt
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 23:46:13 -0600
  ...The belt across the lap only becomes a restraining device when the shoulder portion locks into place during the crash or other sudden movement...
• Re: lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:21:21 +1300
  ...This is why I may eventually graft in Toyota Hiace handles/locks all round. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff@stonebow...
• Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 10:43:06 -0400
  ...can steal their proximity sensor security system (the one that auto locks/unlocks the doors) On 8/15/05, jimt <camper@tactical-bus.info...
• Re: Driver's Side Door Latch Removal w/ Door Closed?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 08:42:43 -0700
  ...None of these will open the door presently which is why the locksmith says that the latch is broken inside & must be removed to...
• Re: '86 Westfalia front brakes
  Historical mailing list - mike and becky
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 23:19:34 -0400
  ...If the fluid is low enuf I just squeeezed the piston with a pair of channel locks to allow for the extra room for...
• Re: Rear hatch droops, mirrors won't stay in place
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Myers
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 18:15:06 -0800
  ...When the hatch is raised the >pipe slide on to the inner part of the strut and automatically locks in to >place. It doesn...
• Re: Vanagon roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Mon, 24 May 1999 17:21:22 -0700
  ...I am more interested in function rather than fashion, and don't need > locks. I saw some metal racks on a Vanagon in a...