Yes. The lock setup is internally spring loaded to keep it in
the unlock posistion. I would plug the vacuun line.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Tue, 29 Feb 2000, Hovey, Wendell H. wrote:

> In the time my 86 Vanagon Syncro has been out of commission - notorious 3-4
> gear fracture - the differential lock vacuum solenoid became misplaced.
> The van is together except for the missing differential lock solenoid (and
> bracket).
>
> Is it safe to drive the van without the differential lock solenoid
> installed?
>
> If the answer is no - which way should the fork be locked in place?   Pulled
> out ( to the passengers side) or pushed in (to the drivers side).
>
> Also - if my mechanic's supplier cannot locate a bracket and solenoid, does
> someone have one on a shelf someplace?
>
>
> Wendell Hovey
>
> Wendell.Hovey.sdsmt.edu
>