On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 21:09:44 -0500, Cory Sammons <slagskot@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Just out of curiosity, what is the difference between the vanagon handles
> and those from older VW models?  Seem like the same pieces of crap that I
> used to have to replace on my 81 jetta.  If so, or even if they are just
> similar, swapping out the core so you can use your old keys should be very
> simple.
> Cory Sammons
> 84 Westy
> 99 New Beetle
> Gardiner, NY
>

The Vanagon handles stick out further and the distance from between
the holes is diffferent.

Yes, you can reuse the lock cylinder or you can simply switch the lock
wafers (like pins only flat with keyhole in middle). I just did this
myself last night so my locks can all match. It is time consuming and
probabaly best left to experts. First ojne I did took me an hour to
do. Subsequent one took me less than 15 minutes each side. Of course,
I had lots of extra wafers to pick from. The worst part of the job is
popping the pin out that holds the cylinder in the handle.

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BenT