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• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 18:47:56 -0400
  ...Locking differential > > > > > >As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided > > that > > >due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight...
• Re: how to make your locking gas cap accept the same key as your doors/ignition
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 22:02:26 EST
  ...i think a gas thief will probably pass on one that has a keyhole, in favor of ones that arent locking types in the...
• Re: Locking or LS diff for 5 sp. ?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:02:04 -0600
  ...I think the locking diff, and the low gear, is what makes the syncro a more than just an 'all wheel drive' vehicle. Personally...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:00:02 -0800
  ...My 85 has > > > a locking gas cap and it is a PITA!! Does anyone > > > make\sell a non-locking cap for these buses?? Anyone...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:22:54 -0400
  ...Washer 251 407 089 A Nut N 022 141 4 hexagon nut, self locking, VM12x1.5 Bolt 251 407 053 A cheese head bolt...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:11:58 -0700
  ...pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Recently, there was a discussion on locking gas caps that, with the > help of a locksmith, would work with...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:29:02 -0500
  ...When I got mine he didn't yet have the locking variety available (LSD that would work with the lockers), but does now. My...
• Re: Query about Weddle Engineering Differential Locker
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 20:06:01 -0700
  > I'm considering putting in a Weddle Engineering locking > differential and wondered if anyone has had any experience > with this unit. > If you had...
• Me Too: Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 13:50:47 -0800
  ...this would be a nice feature to add (I have central locking on my Carat already). I've checked the archives since January 2002...
• Re: removing battery
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:10:29 -0500
  locking pliers on the terminals... George/ATL
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 00:09:00 +0100
  ...Locking differential > > > >As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided > that > >due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight...
• Re: 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:46:01 -0800
  What brand central locking setup did you purchase? I finally got tired of messing around with the finicky stock setup, and a less than...
• Re: Window locking strip trim
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Mar 2022 22:50:33 +0000
  ...Wed, Mar 30, 2022 9:05 am Subject: [VANAGON] Window locking strip trim Hi Vanagon folks,         Can the locking strip around the windshield be...
• Re: Locking of Security
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 10:17:33 -0400
  ...istac.rcanaria.es >From:kelphoto@bright.net (mark keller) >Subject:Re: Locking of Security > >Jose, > >I'd call a locksmith. They have all sorts...
• Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 12:16:09 -0700
  The locking mechanism has never worked on my 84 westfailia. Went to Pick and Pull and took apart a sliding door locking mechanism to...
• Locking lug nut/high lift jack
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:56:26 +0000
  ...I went to get a locking lug nut just cause. I could only find them in sets of 4. If they were a buck...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:06:05 -0400
  ...Is there an aftermarket > alternative? > I'd actually prefer to have a non-locking one; the idea of losing a gas > cap > key and...
• Re: Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 18:47:29 -0400
  ...I think that by driving exactly straight, the locking mechanism doesn't work it's way around to the locking point. Derek, Tim Smith...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 14:08:50 -0400
  ...1.) Installing the dash controlled vacuum locking diff, a la syncro. 2.) Installing a racheting locking diff that has no on-off control. From...
• Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?-REPLY
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 23:12:31 EDT
  ...maybe. >> (about installing some sort of locking type diff in a 091 style gearbox.) I agree but it would require a complete teardown and...
• Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 11:41:10 -0600
  ...Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons >Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006...
• Re: "Kicking Out Window" Removal Technique
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 27 Jul 2006 11:56:47 -0700
  ...Does a > locking strip make kicking > more difficult' Our studies under laboratory conditions consistently prove the plastic crud windshield strip.. Ok, so I really...
• need some small parts please
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:04:25 -0700
  dear vanogoniterites 1984 vanagon located in powell river canada i require a gas cap (either locking or not ) (with key if locking ) i require...
• Re: Window chrome moulding
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Thu, 4 May 2000 09:42:07 -0700
  ...User feedback was varied with strong opinions that it was OK to remove the locking-strip and a number of replies that it was...
• Re: Eurovan Central Locking
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 23:14:46 -0800
  ...Once inside with the door 'Haven't experienced this particular problem yet, but having just worked on our Jetta w/ central locking, I might...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:33:01 EST
  ...screwdriver in the lock, twist and viola! it's a non locking gas cap, > you just have to use a device to twist the...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Don Trowbridge
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:29:30 -0700
  ...Alternative to locking gas cap? >Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:53:39 -0400 > >>Hi Folks, >> >>Somehow, I managed to lose my gas cap...
• Re: Gas Caps???
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 00:04:58 -0400
  >So harmon seaver says: >> >> Does anyone know of a source for locking gas caps for a '73 bus? >> The locking gas cap for the...
• Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 12:24:43 -0500
  ...I have alwats wanted a locking differential, but lately I have been wondering about a limited slip instead. I'd love to here what...
• RE: troubleshooting rear locking differential on syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 21:01:36 -0700
  ...troubleshooting rear locking differential on syncro I need to know how to adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain a locking rear differential in my 1986 Westy...
• Re: Halifax 2 Vancouver: In Vancouver
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 17:09:46 -0500
  ...I urge you to replace that rear locking part, as that contains the double locking parts that prevent the door from coming completely open...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:54:03 -0700
  ...Is there an aftermarket alternative? > I'd actually prefer to have a non-locking one; the idea of losing a gas cap > key and...
• WTB: Synchro Locking Differential Switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Karseboom
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 15:04:18 -0800
  To get more snow traction on my 90 GL (non-synchro) I am going to try to install a locking rear differential. The guys...
• Re: replacing fuel hose
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 17:40:08 -0400
  How about putting thread locking compound on the clamps?
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 11:34:26 -0600
  ...The locking rear differential made a huge difference, both in overall ability to keep going straight while driving slowly on snow-covered roads, and...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:17:24 -0400
  ...Like Dennis points out, it is largely dependent on the type of stainless fastener and what you use for locking/anti-seize. A good...
• Need front door lock plastic sleeve
  Historical mailing list - James Kim
  Mon, 9 Jan 2017 11:38:26 -0800
  Good morning List! My 87 Westy front passenger door lock has a broken plastic sleeve that connects the push/pull door locking knob/rod...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:25:52 +1300
  > I havn't heard of an LSD for a syncro front diff - just locking front diffs, > solid shaft instead of VC, etc. A viscous...
• Re: Looking for Gas Cap, 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 20:31:58 -0600
  ...I know the Bus >>>Depot sells locking caps for $14.95, but I don't need a locking cap, and >>>I'd rather not...
• Re: WANTED north American right-front door lock
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 14:57:32 +1200
  ...the key-only locking seems to be >related to the big brass-colored part that you can see when you open >the door .. it...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - paul guard
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 10:40:19 +0000
  ...22:37:58 -0600 From:    Stephen Edwards <chibicyclist@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Locking differential Vanagon list: What's the verdict on lockers? I ... occasionally need...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:09:12 -0500
  ...DMc ---- DW <dcwilton@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Just to add another combination of vanagon key functionality, my '91 > Multivan has a locking gas cap that...
• Re: HELP! Need a gas cap.
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 16:20:13 -0800
  ...Go to the junk yard and get a locking cap off a junk van (about $1 to 3 bucks), keys are usually in the...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 11:21:55 -0700
  As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided that due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight distribution, that...
• Re: Front locking diff, Syncro Q
  Historical mailing list - Andreas
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 10:48:53 +0100
  Living in Norway I have both front and rear locking diffs, and as you might guess, the front lock comes on and off very...
• Eeeek! Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 01:31:41 -0700
  ...To my surprise, I found that I could ground the brake pedal, but the Van came nowhere near locking any of the brakes. I...
• Re: No vacuum @ locking diff control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:52:26 -0500
  ...No vacuum @ locking diff control Greetings folks, I discovered awhile back that the locking differential wouldn't engage, and the dash switch didn't...
• Re: Nut Size
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 9 May 2013 10:57:28 -0700
  ...On 5/9/2013 7:22 AM, walkingboss wrote: > If it's not self locking and your concerned about it working loose, > "double > nut...
• Re: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 02:20:18 -1000
  ...Please correct me if I am wrong. > It is very possible to put a locking rear diff in the 2wd tranny and > during a...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:17:32 -0700
  Don't most other locking gascaps just go on in a normal manner? Like your radiator cap? Put them into the slots, then make...
• 1986 Vanagon GL - Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 10:26:19 -0800
  Hi, I am trying to troubleshoot the Central Locking that my Vanagon GL came with. I have found the actuators in the doors, and...
• Re: Rear hatch lock revisited - a sidebar question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 May 1997 09:29 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I've seen the drawing/diagram of the rear hatch remote locking mechanism. Question 1: Does the remote locking mechanism require a special door...
• Re: Window locking strip trim
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:13:57 -0400
  ...Wed, Mar 30, 2022 9:05 am > Subject: [VANAGON] Window locking strip trim > > Hi Vanagon folks, > > Can the locking strip around the windshield be...
• locking engine hatch
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jul 1995 03:30:03 -0400
  ...Is there a locking engine hatch mechanism for a 79 bus. I have noticed some 70's type westys with locks on the engine...
• Re: How to adjust position of Sliding Door Rear Locking Pin
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sun, 12 Feb 2023 08:16:45 -0800
  ...latch on the rear of the sliding door came off the locking pin. � The door did not > open while I was driving, but the...
• Re: Any last words before siliconing the filler parts?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 17 May 2012 10:43:42 -0400
  ...The last one is a test, its an older non-locking one. The other 2 were new locking ones.... Thanks, Bryan -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Gas Filler Line in your Fill Tube while driving
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:56:35 -0500
  At 09:36 PM 12/26/2008, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote... >As someone pointed out ...................if you have the stock >locking gas >cap...........it...
• Re: Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:19:29 -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: Cal Look Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 07:19:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I'm > not sure about removing the chrome plastic strip around the windshield, > isn't this referred to as a 'locking strip'? BTW... the...
• adding remote door lock/unlock with alarm??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 16:33:31 -0400
  ...I am trying to integrate it into my 87 Westy factory central locking system. The VW door locks appear to want a constant +12v...