On May 31, 2010, at 3:15 PM, Zolly <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> wrote:

> The new lock has to be fit the the old key by taking out the little
> brass things and grind or file them to level with the cylinder when
> the key is in it.

I disagree with this procedure. I have owned Vanagons where someone ha
done this. It lowers the integrity of the lock system because more
cutting the wafers allows more than one key cut to fit that cylinder
now. In other words, there will be more keys which might fit 'close
enough' to work in your lock. One van I had was filed so much that any
if the keys in my possesion including an uncut key was able to operate
the lock.

BenT