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• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 23:34:16 -0600
  All of this stuff and more is available at: http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/home/homepage.php -- Alan Felder Austin TX...
• Speaking of lugs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 11:29 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Why? (Makes it sorta hard to get a set of locking lugs) Does this occur naturally any where else in nature? -Blaine
• visor clips - order now
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 10:18:01 -0600
  For those of you that still want the vanagon only locking visor clips, order now. www.geocities.com/jfoust1776/visorclips (thanks to those who...
• Re: WAS: Upper Control Arm Nut .... NOW: Apology. :)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:30:00 -0600
  ...The nuts used on the Syncro propshaft are "self-locking," too. Many advise not reusing them. But if you google "stover nut" you'll...
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:46:03 -0700
  ...Going from only > locking by itself every third time you close the door to locking > every time you close the door. > > Is the lock...
• Re: Sliding door lock info
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 16:05:38 -0700
  ...I have central locking, and the slider has a little black knob for manually locking it. In order to save wear and tear on...
• Re: Help with central locking system.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 17:29:33 -0700
  ...the actuator (or spring?) keeps > locking the door > right after you unlock or move the unlock tab up > from the inside. > Perhaps incidentally, the...
• Subject: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Barkley
  Thu, 10 May 2012 07:04:59 -0400
  ...A key will only lock the door if it's > closed, and the locking "button" can only be depressed with the door close= d...
• Re: Baby seat installed in backseat of Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 05:41:47 -0700
  ...belts But the most important thing is to use a locking clip.� The locking clip keeps tension on the seat belts constant. Cheers, Anthony...
• Strongbox center console
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 18 May 2015 12:56:07 -0700
  ...http://vanagonlife.bigcartel.com/product/locking-steel-center-console Stuart
• wing window lock?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 07:57:40 -0800
  Does anyone know if there is some way to lock the wind windows in the late model Vanagons? Is there an after market locking...
• Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 12:35:54 -0700
  ...http://detroit.craigslist.org/car/775364327.html Thought there MIGHT be someone interested in a Syncro, especially one with a locking rear...
• FS: New longer wheel bolts for Carat &SA alloy wheels incl. Mercedes & Audi rims
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 04:41:30 EDT
  ...2 each in sets of 10. Locking lugnuts are $20 for 4 nuts w/ one key. Locking bolts are $25 for 4 bolts w...
• Re: Friday locking gas cap for many vehicles FS
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 22 May 2010 04:15:57 -0500
  ...if anybody wants it (for a non-locking one, that is because >none of the locking ones worked) is 6808 and it's called...
• Re: Dumb differential question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:10:52 -0500
  ...with an open differential and I'd like to have a locking differential. But I like the 5 speed so how about fitting a...
• Gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Mike Wynn
  Tue, 08 Apr 1997 11:13:16 -0600
  So should the gas cap be fine if I were to remove the tumblers, and just make it a pseudo-locking cap? That way...
• Re: Locking actuator, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:26:43 -0800
  as what I know... the sliding actuator has no control on the doors or the hatch.. only the driver and the passenger actuators control...
• 88 GL - Broken Driver Door locking mechanism - Replacement needed
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:19:25 -0600
  Have a broken spring inside the mechanism on Ol' Red. This is non-repairable. Anyone have a used one they might part company with...
• 1985 Vanagan locks and Keys.
  Historical mailing list - Paul H
  2 Oct 1994 18:44:23 GMT
  For Sale, 1985 Vanagan door locks,locking gas cap with key and ingnition switch with keys. Asking $30.00 + shipping. Will bring to you...
• Syncro Westy --- locking rear diff.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 21:48:03 -0400
  I checked out the vac. lines and the operation of the solenoid, they all work fine. It seems that the shaft is frozen or...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:16:20 +0000
  Contact Steve Sandlin from the list vendors - he's a wizard with VW locks!!!!!!!!!! Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service...
• Re: good Samaritans...
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 15:21:52 -0800
  >A week after I had them fixed and started locking doors, someone smashed my >window and stole the crappy little radio. That's a...
• Electric door lock
  Historical mailing list - Denis-F. Bastien
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 08:55:43 -0500
  Tha passenger door do not lock on my Vanagon 1988 when locking from the driver side. Can someone tell me about possible failure causes...
• Gas Caps
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 13:51:55 -0500
  ...I think I'd rather just have a non locking gas cap. Where can I get these?
• Re: Searched archives. Missing CV bolt question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:02:17 -0700
  ...Tighten them periodically and add Locktite or other similar thread locking compound. BenT
• Re: Electrical ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 30 Jun 2019 00:27:56 -0600
  ...that the one to be fixed for not receiving the signal. > > Unlocking or Locking either Front Door has No effect on Slider or Rear...
• Re: Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 5 May 2011 11:43:50 -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: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:26:34 -0300
  ...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: Post chrome strip rubber cleaning Q
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 16 May 2005 11:42:28 -0400
  The archives has many entries ,some better than others, stating that removel of the locking strip will seriously compromise the window installation stregnth. An...
• Re: central locks?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 16:17:23 -0800
  > I'm interested in whether I could install a central locking > system in my Vanagon. Sure - I used an aftermarket setup (http://www.commandoalarms...
• Re: HELP! Need a gas cap.
  Historical mailing list - l p
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 08:47:18 -0800
  ...I've | tried several sources for a new cap but all I can find are the locking type. | I would much rather have the...
• My Syncro Locking Diff is Possessed
  Historical mailing list - Drew Jenkins
  Wed, 31 Jul 1996 19:50:04 -0400
  ...my rear locking diff is *POSSESSED*! <Add your appropriate eerie sound here :-)> Symptoms: For no apparent reason, the locking diff will activate. The LED...
• Re: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 20:54:07 -0600
  ...PM To: Smola, Tony Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip? my understanding- daryl correct...
• Propex installation opinions sought
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:57:05 -0800
  ...The easiest appears to be a Rocky Mountain Westy locking storage box that goes behind the passenger seat. Currently I have a removable powered...
• Re: Rear Hatch Power Lock
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 16:47:19 -0400
  ...Try leaving the hatch open, locking the front doors. Then go to the rear hatch and flip the locking arm closed. Now go unlock...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 10:46:21 -0800
  yes airing down, use MaxTrax pads, portable tire inflator... rent/borrow or buy a cheap used 4x4 truck the sole purpose of getting the...
• Gas cap maintenance.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:07:11 -0700
  ...I keep a new non locking replacement for use with the smoggrs. pensionerd
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 20:03:12 -0500
  ...Not being familiar with Syncros, what does the "locker" do? Lock the VC? The 4x4 drive truck I had years ago with locking front...
• Vanagon 85 : Sliding door hard to lock
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:38:22 -0400
  ...1- The locking knob does not always go to the lock position (up) 2- Sometimes the sliding door doesn't lock, it goes back...
• Re: Syncro Tire Inflation VS the VC
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Apr 1997 13:06:22 -0700
  ...I don't know if the 5 rpm difference before locking applies to the Vanagon, although this does not seem unreasonable. But do the...
• Re: Locking actuator, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Feb 2016 22:21:09 -0500
  ...24, 2016 8:36 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Locking actuator, Sliding door My slider will lock when it is shut if...
• Re: Sliding side window removal
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 10 May 2001 20:03:01 -1000
  ...My friend, who is working > where the windows get tinted told me to remove this sliding side window, or > at least the locking device...
• Central locking system
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 26 May 1998 19:28:19 -0700
  ...After a week of being convinced that I was the most absentminded person on the planet - I discovered that the central-locking system was...
• 1987 Syncro Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 09:21:22 -0700
  ...One light signifies the rear locking differential is engage (light on) or not. The other two have nothing connected to them though their placement...
• Re: roof top storage / leveling blocks .ramp / fuse block cover / 3rd battery
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Fri, 11 May 2018 11:44:35 -0700
  A rooftop, pelican-case box with metal locking straps like the gowesty one is exactly what inspired the only break-in attempts we’ve...
• 86 SINGLECAB TRANSPORTER PICKUP SYNCRO FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Andre Poirier
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 16:36:08 -0400
  86 singlecab transporter pickup syncro for sale.red paint,many new parts,locking differential,115k miles.Some seam rust.No leaks. Mechanically sound. $6...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 17:10:40 -0800
  ...Not being familiar with Syncros, what does the "locker" do? Lock the VC? The 4x4 drive truck I had years ago with locking front...
• Unusual door lock features
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 14:18:32 -0800
  ...AGAIN!!! that the doors will not lock with the remote keyless locking device if any of the doors is ajar. Another safety feature I...
• Re: Syncro Fest 2015
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 18:48:33 -0400
  ...without a locking diff or LSD, technically speaking your correct lol
• "Spare" Vanagon gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 16:18:44 -0800
  Anyone got one? Local filling station new kid didn't know how to operate Vanagon locking gas cap.... Jim The first lemming to lead...
• Re: Vanagon motor modifications
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 06:59:59 EST
  In a message dated 99-03-11 22:44:11 EST, you write: << Tranny $1700 Locking diff $ 300 .70 Fifth gear $ 150 >> Don't...
• Re: Help with central locking system.
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:03:31 -0400
  ...Help with central locking system. >I found this article at the gowesty site very helpful: > http://gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=314 > > You...
• Re: Exhaust Question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 06:16:19 EDT
  ...The bolts should not have any type of spring locking washer but instead should have a locking nut. We have been unsuccessful in finding...
• Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:40:57 -0800
  ...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: Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 11:21:55 -0400
  ...I installled the vacume lines and switch for the front diff lock in August and plan on installing the front diff itself with locking...
• Re: Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 06:01:37 EST
  ...With the rack mounted to the car the tie rod locking notch is on the topside of the rack and it would take some...
• Re: Dumb differential question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:19:39 -0700
  ...with an open > differential and I'd like to have a locking differential. But I like the 5 > speed so how about fitting a...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 09:10:26 -0800
  I don't think larger tire changes the tach reading. The tach reads the rpm of the engine, no matter the speed you're...
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 15:04:48 EST
  << Is this so you can have the pleasure of locking yourself out? >> Hey, The guy's from Nebraska. Maybe they don't need to...
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:22:43 -0400
  Hmmmmmm ... I just looked at the gas cap key for my '84 and it was cut using a "Taylor" blank ... # X 132. On the...