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• Re: Binding when turning
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 15:34:44 -0700
  ...able to turn the steering wheel all the way until it locks and not experience some binding. -Mark McCulley 87 syncro Westfalia At 02...
• New Product Available-Replacement Westy Water Tank Locking Cap
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 8 Dec 2003 13:14:10 -0800
  ...Thanks for the consideration, and enjoy your Vanagon! Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 17:54:06 -0800
  ...So > the > > code may not match the lock pins. > > > > The local VW dealer or a locksmith with VW's lock codes should > be able...
• I need to sell my 90 Carat.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:31:43 -0400
  ...The A/C system works great, and it has power windows, locks and mirrors. Passenger side window regulator will need to be replaced or...
• Re: Cranks but now, STARTS!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:02:58 -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...
• Anyone have a '93 EV MV? (I have some questions)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 18:09:35 EST
  ...The details on this EV 1993 Eurovan MV 72,000 miles automatic 5cyl 2.5 liter engine dual air/heat power windows/door locks...
• Re: For Sale: 1991 Vanagon GL Double Door
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 11:16:40 -0400
  ...Automatic transmission, A/C, Cruise Control, Power steering, Power mirrors, Power and tinted windows, Power locks, bra, removable AM/FM tape deck, headlight covers...
• Re: key code??
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 11:22:02 -0500
  ...The crud in the locks can build up over time (as it always seems to do in a Vanagon), especially if someone sprays WD...
• Re: replacing gas cap lock or gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:28:47 -0700
  ...replacing gas cap lock or gas cap Hi folks, I took my van ('89 vanagon) to my local locksmith (also the best one in...
• Re: Retrofitting power steering-is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 00:10:48 -0400
  ...To my mind, power steering is >like >> power door locks, just something else to go wrong and cost money. >> >> Russell Gunter
• Re: How do I make driver's door lock w/o key?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 07:08:02 -0400
  ...why > couldn't you switch the drivers and passenger locks so you couldn't > lock yourself out of the passenger side? Guess the passenger...
• Re: Europe. Only europe
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 4 May 2006 19:41:35 -0500
  ...The >> >> > real beauty has 2 diff locks and seats 8. They also have a 16" >> >> > Caravelle (1990) plus several other 16" Vanagons. Sigh... >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> >-- >> >Jake...
• Re: side window security
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:18:53 -0700
  ...Have you ever been to the jewlrey > store, and seen those locks for the sliding glass doors on the jewlrey > displays? > well they make...
• Re: Electrical Nightmare?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:35:46 -0800
  ...He fitted power locks and windows aftermarket. The radio comes on with the key in switch circuit, but the buzzer does not. The seat...
• Re: '90 distributor cap
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 13:19:45 -0500
  ...It has a >black plastic cover over the brown cap with a metal tab where the >spring clip locks onto the cap. Hmmmm. I...
• FS 87GL Wolfy Weekender and 84GL
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 21:59:40 EDT
  ...Alloy wheels, euro bumpers, AC, PS, Power Locks (need repair). AC recently serviced and works great! Removable rear facing seats, lift up table, light...
• Re: Finally got a westy!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 26 May 2002 22:49:21 -0500
  ...white, power locks, windows, mirrors, cruise, air, automatic very nice interior, fridge, stove perfect canvas, screens body in very good condition virtually new tires...
• Re: 1990/91 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 14:46:16 -0800
  ...Power mirrors, manual windows and door locks. The top is in excellent condition. Now... the bad: She needs paint and bodywork. My local bodyshop...
• instructions for padding seat backs on older vans
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 19:52:32 -0800
  ...I didn�t have this tool, but channel locks worked great, sloppy, but great. Removing the back took me a while to figure out...
• steering lock and switch
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:43:58 -0600
  ...Is this something that a good locksmith could fix? I will also compose a separate email about my starter, which has for a while...
• FS: fresh batch of cheap vans
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Wed, 1 Oct 1997 02:03:56 -0500
  ...Anyone interested in an '89 Westy automatic 83K mi Auto trans, air cond., power windows, mirrors, locks, cruise, alloys, for, I don't know...
• Re: Re : How VC's work
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 08:22:07 -0700
  ...more difficult for the fluid to become sheared and the coupling >locks up. > Because of the rapid rise in temperature and pressure, lock-up...
• Which interior should I install ????
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 10:14:26 -0800
  ...The Westfalia that I bought came with no interior, but it does have a factory install pop-top roof, front and rear differential locks...
• Re: Sagging Wolfsburg/Carat Table
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Thu, 19 Feb 2004 22:31:21 -0800
  ...It doesn't really seem like there's excessive play before it "locks" - that is, I can only lift up on the table about...
• Re: Making keys
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 09:52:20 -0800
  Considering the price of a new ignition lock cylinder from VW (or even Bus Depot - $40), you might want to have that locksmith remove...
• Re: What's a nice 90 worth?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 12:20:49 -0400
  ...In which case I would recommend replacing the rear tires, fixing the locks and putting the heater back in. The fewer the number of...
• Re: Recommended "Club" Type Security Device for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Childs
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:17:12 -0800
  ...Chris Paquette <cxp36@YAHOO.COM> >>> I'd be interested to hear recommendations on a "Club" type security device - >>> the type of thing one locks...
• Re: Is there a "best way" to loosen up passenger seat 's "rotation"?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 06:35:42 -0600
  ...her wheelchair, and then we rotate the seat around untill it locks. Not easy! I'm afraid if I use a heavy grease, it...
• Modifying the drain plug tool, Was:what is a 17mm "socket tool"???
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 09:14:18 EST
  ...They actually reformed quite nicely and the big hex key wrench locks in firmly. A bit of red paint to fill the hex hole...
• list vendor etiquette
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 13:37:59 -0600
  ...Why? I have to go through an English locksmith who is able to order through another English distributer, who gets them from Italy. The...
• Re: pin switch for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 16:24:52 -0700
  ...Ben, Vans with power locks did come with sliding door contacts. However, you are probably better off with similar contacts sold at hotrod supply...
• How did you install power in your van?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 08:45:42 -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...
• Results of the Diff Lock activator discussion
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 17:19:17 -0300
  ...Tim Smith <<smitht@unb.ca> Have you tried to find some Jetta/Audi door locks? It takes very very little force to engage the...
• Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:54:12 -0600
  ...By the way, Steve re-worked all of my locks and for anyone not familiar, he did a fantastic job in a short time...
• Re: Anyone have a '93 EV MV?
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 21:29:22 -0500
  ...5cyl 2.5 liter engine > dual air/heat > power windows/door locks > tinted windows. > $7,900 > > The whole point of the rear facing seats...
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather,and automatic climate control????
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 14:30:46 -0600
  ...computer, automatic climate control, > electric seat warmer, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, > bucket seats, leather steering wheel, interior woodgrain look, intermittent > wipers...
• Re: For Sale: 1991 Vanagon GL Double Door
  Historical mailing list - C.R. Rowland
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 08:08:10 -0700
  ...Automatic transmission, A/C, Cruise Control, Power steering, Power > mirrors, Power and tinted windows, Power locks, bra, removable AM/FM tape > deck, headlight covers...
• Re: Lower Mainland (B.C.) Bait Cars
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 23:23:44 -0700
  ...Mostly because their primitive locks are easily dealt :::with. But they're not stolen for joy riding. (Go figure) Instead, :::the thieves use the...
• Re: FS: NOS front door, sliding door, rear hatch, & ignition lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:31:03 -0500
  ...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: 91 Vanagon Carat
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 12:26:57 -0800
  ...It has power windows, power locks, power steering, cruise control, the table, the bed, grey interior, no dents, runs fine, has ac but the...
• Re: Which O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:30:10 -0500
  ...and give them a little twist and the hook of one locks over the blade of the other, making a very powerful connection impossible...
• Re: Water tank refill key?
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Fri, 18 May 2007 18:42:52 -0700
  ...didn't know about BusDepot and took my Westy to a locksmith. He > picked the lock and replaced it with a keyed cabinet lock...
• Re: 80-84 sliding door latch "fix"
  Historical mailing list - Johnny DeVilla
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 19:20:41 -0700
  ...A tiny spring >> breaks >> and then the little black knob won't stay up and the door locks itself >> every time you close it...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:37:28 +0000
  ...The lowers should be inspected for boot condition, weight taken off them and then a big pair of groove lock pliers, 9channel Locks) can...
• Re: Instrument lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:35:38 -0500
  ...bulbs are set into some kind of white plastic holder that locks into > some tabs on the top of the dash pod. Do these...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:17:52 -0500
  ...The Pico fits and locks in that fuse panel. I can check it against other of same from elsewhere in an '85 harness if...
• Re: VANAGON digest 16
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Mon, 18 Apr 1994 21:56:39 -0500
  ...Brake Shoes Turn Drums Replace all crappy black antennae mounts and locks lathces with chrome off a '74 Removed vinyl from masonite and replaced...
• Re: Sealing Compressors
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 08:41:34 -0400
  ...How can the compressor be leaking so much oil without leaking the R-12? How long do I have before it locks up? Thanks...
• Re: Stuck Lock Cylinder - Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 06:21:22 EST
  ...You will have to learn how to do this and preventative maintenance on the Vanagon locks if you want to keep driving that van...
• Re: Shuddering clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Dec 2016 21:11:21 -0600
  ...The engine was saved by the towing unit, but the rear hatch was hit and the area where it locks was pushed in bad...
• Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 4 May 2011 18:56:22 -0700
  ...Bear knife. > >> Huh? waddya say, Loren, speak up! > >> Pensionerd. (got locks, got sounds) > >> > > > > Bear Knife or Bare Knife? You're not referring to my...
• Re: thefts, security
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 21:44:23 -0600
  ...the huge > amount of > stuff that's in the cabinets. > > Extra locks? > Alarms? > Explosive handles? > > Dangerous animals inside? :) > > > max > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO...
• Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lofting
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 11:32:48 -0800
  ...Having such long water pipes the bubbles can cause sudden air locks when they get in the wrong place. Either air gets in the...
• Re: roof racks for Westy with NO DRILLING
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 10:28:30 -0600
  ...The best feature is that it locks the bike onto the car. In order to steal it someone would have to rip the rack...
• '90 distributor cap
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 9 Mar 1996 18:57:28 +0000
  ...It has a black plastic cover over the brown cap with a metal tab where the spring clip locks onto the cap. Hmmmm. I...
• Re: Door lock ? and Carpet kits
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 12:45:51 -0800
  ...all of the other locks work great, but neither of these would lock either. Am I doing something wrong, or is it just a...
• Re: FS: '86 Syncro with '91 Subaru 2.2L. $1800 Tacoma/Seattle, WA
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:45:15 EST
  ...No differential > locks. > > What it needs: Currently the motor runs, but the mixture is significantly > off and therefore probably not drivable. My guess is...
• Re: Call for .. Actual Vehicle Weight info / all years
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:40:11 -0500
  Larry, I have a '91 Carat (that's alloy wheels, A/C, PS, PB, PW, Central Locks, Cruise Control, rear-facing second row seats...
• Selling my 1989 Bluestar ($25k)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 13:55:50 -0500
  ...LED lights (GoWesty inside and out) Remote control door locks (GoWesty) New koni shocks Trailer hitch (from Dennis Hayes) 17" alloy rims (American Racing...
• Re: Diff Lock not going off (86 westy)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 07:43:19 -0800
  ...However it appears as though the troubleshooting is to address differential locks that won't engage...Mine wont release (any ideas?). 2. There was...