Date:         Mon, 31 May 2010 15:15:18 -0700
Reply-To:     Zolly <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
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From:         Zolly <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Subject:      Re: Comprehensive re-keying
Comments: To: Tobin Copley <tcopley@SFU.CA>
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I have taken locks out before and fixed them to fit the key.  You have to
take out the locks out and work with them, preferably under magnifying
glass.  Use logic and common sense.  Those that fit your key may need
cleaning or adjusting the height of the small parts that move up and down to
fit the key that is worn.  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.  The brass units are moved up by the little
springs under them, so be careful when you remove them or install them back
as you work.  They are moved down by the key.  They reach over to the other
side of the key-hole where the key will push it down at.  They can also
slide and fall out when you turn the cylinder in your hand when the key is
not inserted fully.  Only the grease and the dirt keeps them in place.

Sometimes they are numbered, so you can make note of which one has which
number on it to make sure you don't mix them up, but you would find their
place if you do after trial and error when they go level with the cylinder.

The idea is to have all the little parts to be level with the cylinder when
the key is inserted, so it can turn in the housing.  If one is a little
higher, it won't turn to move something that will open and close the door.
The cylinder is supposed to be held inside the lock by the little allen key
(set screw) that is not tight but allows the lock to turn.

Have fun.  Once you know it, it's easy.
Zoltan


----- Original Message -----
From: "Tobin Copley" <tcopley@SFU.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 2:31 PM
Subject: Comprehensive re-keying


> Volks,
>
> I'm considering re-keying (or at least refurbishing) all the locks on my
> 1982 diesel westy.  Here's why:
>
> - Driver's door lock has totally failed: the lock mechanism has fallen
> apart, with the wafers falling down making it so the key can't even be
> inserted (manual locking from the inside still works fine),
> - Rear hatch lock has always been super-finicky, sometimes taking a minute
> or more of jiggling to get it to turn,
> - sliding door handle had been replaced by DPO, and is on a different key
> (this offends my sensibilities),
> - passenger door lock is sometimes a bit finicky, but is acceptable
> - ignition is fine
>
> Question: is there a simple (and relatively inexpensive) way to get all
> these re-keyed to a common key?  I've never removed locks before.
>
> Thanks!
>
> T.
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Tobin Copley        Vancouver, BC, Canada      49deg 16'N-123deg 4'W 19'W
>
> '82 Westfalia 1.6L NA diesel ("Stinky")
> '97 son Russell                               =============
> '99 daughter Margaret                        /_| |_L| |__|:| clatter
> .                        SPEED KILLS!       {.            .| clatter!
> .                   Drive a Vanagon diesel   ~-()-==----()-~


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