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Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 00:51:20 +0100
...That advantage would definitely be lost. > > >Realisticly the main advantage to the syncro tranny would be > >to get one with a rear locking differential...
Re: Syncro Diff Is Weird One Without Viscous Coupling!
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 15 Oct 1998 12:02:06 -0400
...The Quantum was unstoppable >with the center locked, when I locked the rear side to side to a basically >solid axle which you will...
Re: FS: Price I should ask for '87 Syncro Westy?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Thu, 9 Apr 1998 07:50:10 -0400
...Locking differential. Power mirrors. Bra. Decent cassette > player. Rear heater. > > Condition: > > 78K miles. > > It's had almost every wear item replaced or rebuilt. Has...
Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 6 Mar 2003 21:07:21 -0800
...the diff lock. I was told the cost is about equal. This because the limited-slip is a rare item and they are appropriately...
'87 Syncro GL FS in NH
Historical mailing list - JonR
Tue, 25 Mar 2003 13:00:55 -0500
...Interior in excellent condition A/C currently not working (haven't looked at it yet) 5 spd with creeper 1st gear Locking rear differential...
Re: Towing a Syncro
Historical mailing list
Tue, 7 Jan 1997 17:03:00 -0500
...Lock the wheels with an external wheel lock device. Do NOT rely on the steering column / ignition switch lock. No speed or distance recommendation...
Re: How do you tell if you have 4.86 or 5.43 differentials?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Mon, 19 Sep 2005 07:05:08 -0400
...gives? Without lifting the vehicle totally off the ground and locking >all differentials and giving the wheels a revolution by hand, how are you...
Re: demographics of Vanagon.com
Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
Sun, 12 Apr 1998 23:37:03 EDT
...The only vw I've owned is my 1987 Vanagon Syncro GL Weekender with locking differential. She is mettalic red alloy with gray interior...
Re: Syncro Tire Inflation VS the VC
Historical mailing list
Sun, 27 Apr 1997 13:06:22 -0700
> >- a difference of greater than ~5 RPM across the coupling will initiate lock > >up process. Such a difference occurs with 3mm tread wear diff...
Fw: Re: Reverse Gear in Syncro
Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
Sat, 14 Mar 1998 12:45:41 -0800
...Thanks, Leif > >Like you said, your indications are the opposite of propper operation. >When pushed in, the locking rear differential is UNLOCKED and there...
RE: 87 Syncro - Cost of New Tranny??
Historical mailing list
Mon, 04 Mar 1996 12:49:00 -0400 (EDT)
...I have not had any |trouble as of yet, the differential lock works too. But, Since I have |replaced just about every other part...
Syncro starter removal question
Historical mailing list - van man
Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:27:28 -0700
Hi, Im trying to remove the starter on my 87 syncro and am having a problem getting the differential lock servo off. I removed...
Re: Syncro tire sizes
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 2 May 1998 01:47:12 -0700
...My theory on for gravel roads would be to put the mis-matched tire on the rear and lock the differential. Unless I run...
For Sale 87 Syncro $ 5,000
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sun, 22 Mar 1998 23:50:21 -0600
...87 Syncro GL, 5 speed, lock-up rear differential (I tested it. It works.) Recently rebuilt engine and clutch, 2 new cv joints, light...
87 Syncro Westfalia For Sale-Cheap!
Historical mailing list - chris rahn
Sun, 1 Apr 2001 09:20:35 -0600
...2000, Less than 3000 miles on trans), Rear differential locker, Alloy wheels, Nearly new BF Goodrich all terrain TA tires, Air Conditioning(Needs Recharge...
Re: Peloquin experience?
Historical mailing list - --------
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:41:49 -0500
...Peloquin experience? > > >> Daryl, >> >> Do you think that the Peloquin locking LSD would be a good upgrade for a >> Syncro without the factory locker? Does...
Re: syncro parts, Jim Davis
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Sun, 7 Jun 1998 03:02:18 EDT
...transmission (with diff lock), driveshaft, front differential, 4 axles, 8 CV joints, 2 brake rotors, 1 brake drum, power steering rack, front & rear suspension...
Re: The New Rear-Engined VW UP!
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:59:52 -0400
...those people as very skilled snow drivers, > or the vehicles even that good most of the time in snow. 'locking > differential ? - what's that ? "
I did the ultimate upgrade for Christmas!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:42:19 -0800
...V10 TDI engine - 6 speed Tiptronic transmission - 18" wheels - Locking center and rear differentials - High and low range transfer case - Cab adjustable suspension - Navigation...
Re: Locking or LS diff for 5 sp. ?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:17:48 -0400
Hi Don, It'd be a lot cheaper to implement a dual eBrake system than a new differential. Sand rails do this all the...
Problems that need solutions...
Historical mailing list - J.T. & Kathy Walsh
Sat, 31 May 1997 22:00:06 -0500
...The differential lockout valve seems to be located in the position one would find a fill plug on a manual trans.. Do I have...
Re: limited slip differential question
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 2 May 2009 17:00:16 -0400
...limited slip differential question >> >> >>> Regarding limited-slip differentials in 4 speed manual trannies in 2wd >>> Vanagons, what are the impacts on fuel economy and...
How VC's work
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 14:07:45 -0700
...This fluid lubricates the plates to the degree that they will slip somewhat to allow differential wheel rotation between the front wheels and rear...
Re: EV w/VR6
Historical mailing list
17 Apr 1996 05:55:02 GMT
Austin inquires: > what is .../EDL? I believe that would be Electronic Differential Lock, which, I guess, is the nerdic equivalent of Traction Control System...
FS: 87 Turbo Quantum Syncro Wagon 250hp full time 4wd wagon
Historical mailing list
Tue, 10 Oct 2000 13:25:55 EDT
...Full time 4wd with locking differentials. 35,000 miles on complete rebuild. The car utilizes an Audi MC code turbo motor with Haltech programmable...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:34 -0400
...My first experience with a reverse locking differential was on a 70 Bus that I owned. That was back around 1980 or so. As...
Transmission out, then move the vanagon? plus a few more ?s
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:25:27 -0800
...syncro locker style mechanism to work with my 5sp....and also the possibility of adding some friction-style clutch packs to my differential (a...
Re: New Syncro! - some questions
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Dec 1997 10:52:56 -0500
...Vanagon Syncros in some countries were available with a lockable front differential. This was not an option in the USA or Canada. This option...
Re: limited slip differential question
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sun, 3 May 2009 09:33:38 -0400
...The lock buttons were removed, so he could reach down > between the seats and with one hand lift or release the levers to shift...
Re: Automatic vs. 4 Speed Transmission
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:15:53 -0700
...Also, none of the other options are available like rear differential locker, etc. Pros for the Manual: Slightly better gas milage, both highway and...
Re: Has anybody put in a sunroof into a Vanagon that did not come with one?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 9 Mar 2006 14:39:54 -0500
...Mark - You don"t happen to have the externals and/or internals for a locking differential do you? I'm on the lookout. Chris...
Don't Buy This Syncro!!!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 Jan 95 14:43:50 PST
...1987 Vanagon GL Syncro Titian Red (burgundy) long scratch (with touch-up paint applied) on passenger side at rear No differential lock (unusual, it...
Re: Towing a Syncro, final Q?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 3 Sep 1996 21:48:21 -0700
...The differential lock must not be engaged. ===================================================================== This is on page 16 of "Insert for Owner's Manual Syncro Model 1986 Vanagon/Transporter". Apparently...
loss of power on hills
Historical mailing list
Fri, 26 Apr 1996 23:03:13 -0400
...We thought everything had been taken care of--but now that the CV joints, waterpump, wires, transmission linkage & adjustment, locking differential, fuel odor problems...
Re: I'm about to buy VW LT 4x4 - anyone with exepience with these?
Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
Tue, 9 Jan 2007 15:38:33 -0800
...There is about 160.000km on it, front and rear differential locks, five speed, power steering, seating for seven and a straight six 2...
Q: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:03:38 -0500
...The Locker from a syncro can definately be added ...for a price.... Daryl of AA Transaxle I have an 87 westy, 2wd, manual trans...
[Syncro] For Sale in Europe, '86 VW Syncro full camper, 112 HP, F/R difflocks, on/off road tires, petrol heater, great shape (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:37:03 -0700
...Differential locks front and rear, less than 15K on very serious Michelin mud and snow tires. Webasto petrol heater, trailer hitch Excellent mechanical condition...
Re: [Syncro] stretch Syncro/Vanagon lives!
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 22 Dec 2002 10:43:14 -0800
...It even fits Syncros > with differential locks! I have tried the stock Vanagon starters with a > Diesel - just not enough poop to turn the...
Re: Reverse Gear in Syncro
Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
Fri, 13 Mar 1998 16:15:45 +0100
...Thanks, Leif > >Like you said, your indications are the opposite of propper operation. >When pushed in, the locking rear differential is UNLOCKED and there...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Fri, 2 Dec 2005 18:09:09 -0800
...These go for $1195 during a rebuild and definately do the job with no locker stuff to deal with....obviously not a positive traction...
Re: Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Thu, 25 Feb 1999 23:26:20 -0500
...and brake test) the transaxle drive shaft must be > disconnected. > > The differential lock must not be engaged." > > > Does anyone know whether the two-speed...
Another newbie
Historical mailing list - Steve Ward
Sun, 17 Sep 2000 20:28:18 -0700
...The differential lock doesn't engage. From what I've read here already, it is usually a vacuum line failure, but if that's...
Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard, and which are important ?
Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
Fri, 8 Jan 1999 08:08:46 -0800
...I > >mounted them ahead of the gearshift just under the rear differential > lock. > >BE CAREFULL when drilling those two inch holes for the gauges...
Re: Syncro and Long Trip w/o Front Drive Shaft?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 13 Apr 1999 17:54:28 -0700
The tires wouldn't scrub as they (the front wheels) arn't locked together as there is a differential in the middle. The only...
Pictures of my 'new' Syncro Westfalia Joker online!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 20:22:53 -0800
...it (factory new) - Locking 4.86:1 final drive transmission with 50,000km on it (factory new) - Locking front differential - New viscous coupler - New...
2wd/4wd 5-speed differences?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 28 Dec 1998 20:09:07 -0500
...Can a differential lock be retrofitted to this 2wd 5-sp? Thanks for any ruminations (please reply or cc to my _personal_ address), Marcus...
Re: Are synchros more trouble than they are worth???
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 10:33:12 EST
...Once I decide to retire my older Syncro, I plan to salvage its locking differential for such a transplant. Anyway, syncro doesn't have...
* IS AN '86 GL SYNCRO A GOOD BUY?? *
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Jan 1997 14:55:30 -0800
...GL Syncro - 143,000 Miles - AC (option) - Rear Wiper (option) - Locking Rear Differential (option) - Metallic Silver-Blue Paint (option) - Straight body, no apparent damage...
Re: Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
Tue, 4 Jul 2006 08:28:47 -0700
...Clutch Pedal Does Not Move > After putting in my locking differential, replacing the clutch, > flywheel, brake master, clutch master, clutch slave, and brake > switches...
Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
18 Sep 1995 11:42:11 EST
In both the owners manual for my Syncro Westie and the Bentley, pictures of the diff lock controls show a single push-pull switch...
Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:52:28 -0800
...The differential in the final drive section is 4.09, so divide RPM by 4.09 to get the number of times per minute...
Re: Locking or LS diff for 5 sp. ?
Historical mailing list - *****************
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:45:05 -0500
...Greg Potts wrote: > Hi Don, > > It'd be a lot cheaper to implement a dual eBrake system than a new > differential. Sand rails do...
Re: Insane Syncro Prices!!!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Oct 94 16:51:45 PDT
...tire, without locking up all four tires at once. > Is fuel economy better or worse? Since it has to drive two differentials, fuel economy...
Large price spread on The Samba?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:40:43 -0700
...either do it on a Syncro chassis or perhaps find a locking differential and keep it 2wd.. So, I peruse the Samba listings now...
1986 Syncro Westfalia for sale - $2000 Canadian
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:18:02 -0800
...It has an engine that turns over but will not fire up (dead ECU) and a good transmission with a locking differential. Price for...
Re: Limited slip options
Historical mailing list - paul guard
Fri, 6 Nov 2015 17:48:10 +0000
...Don It isn't so much "new" vs "old", but rather type of locking differential. The Peloquin (which is sold by numerous vendors, most...
Re: Curious locations for hardwired 3 way cig power outlet ?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:19:11 -0400
The previous owner of my parts syncro drilled out one of the circles for the locking differential mechanisim and installed a lighter there. Chris...
FS:1990 Westy Syncro
Historical mailing list - Dennis Leon
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 23:17:37 EST
...locks, and mirrors; super air conditioning; fog lamps; Kenwood stereo cassette with 10-disc CD changer and 4 upgraded Kenwood speakers; locking differential and...
stub axle headache
Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 19:25:21 -0600
...These hold on a plastic piece that locks the differential adjusting ring in place. Remove the plastic piece and there is the seal. Get...
Re: Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Mon, 19 Jul 1999 20:33:23 +0200
...Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons > > >Poor man's "limited slip" differential: Partial application of the > >parking brake when one wheel slips! Keep the lock...