I want to thank all of you that answered my question about getting a
key for a keyless lock. I got deluged with answers and a few good
stories.  I guess I should have known this one after being on the list
for the last couple of years but I havn't ever had the need. Anyway I
got a key and the Vanagon fired up and almost got half way home before I
decided the knock I was hearing wasn't just collapsed lifters. Towed it
the rest of the way. I'm thinking maybe a rod bearing or a bent pushrod
(they can sound as bad as a  bad rod), I have to check it out. At least
I got it cheap!!
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Todd Francis           Ridgefield, Washington USA
'86 Westy Syncro
'91 Tristar
'87 syncro (with new key)