The early water key can be made up by a locksmith. The keys are not all alike so you
need one for your particular lock. I have had this done a couple of times. You must
remove the lock assembly and take it in. This is done by removing the screws that
hold the outside access door to the body. Then pull it away from the van, loosen the
hose clamps and disconnect the hoses. Bend the metal tab away from the nut and
remove the nut holding the lock striker. The water filler plug and lock will then
come out of the door assembly. Take it to a real locksmith and they will make a key
for it. It may take a day or 2 if they don't stock the rather obscure blank. I think
I paid about $15 the last time including 2 keys.

Mark Drillock

Mike Kasun wrote:

>      Just called them and they said they cant get one for 84 models and
>      earlier. Anybody have any ideas? He did tell me how to remove it, is
>      this my only alternative?
>      -Mike
>
>
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> Subject: Fw: water tank key???
> Author:  "KBatzler" [SMTP:KBatzler@EMAIL.MSN.COM] at EXGAMHUB
> Date:    10/21/98 2:26 PM
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: KBatzler < KBatzler@email.msn.com <mailto:KBatzler@email.msn.com> >
> To: Vanagon < Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <mailto:Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> >
> Date: Tuesday, October 20, 1998 10:20 PM
> Subject: water tank key???
>
>
> Somebody mentioned that they needed a key for their water tank on a westy?  I
> found this on Vanagon.com .
>
> OEM replacement water tank keys are available from:
>
>
> Euro-American RV Products (AKA Delta Six Enterprises)
> 5517 Cleon Avenue
> North Hollywood, CA 91601
>
>
> 1.818.760.4214
> 1.818.760.4216 fax
>
> Have fun...
>
> Karl Batzler