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Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Nemo, the Bus Captain
Mon, 15 Jul 2002 20:57:46 -0700
I remember Lilly saying he had this on his vanagon, but I've never seen them advertised before. Just the trick for you beach...
FS: front & rear locking diffs VR-6 2.8 liter SYNCRO camper $8500 in Belgium
Historical mailing list - BenT
Fri, 5 Nov 2004 19:12:35 -0800
...That is, it is a SYNCRO with dual (FRONT & REAR) locking differentials and VR6 powered. Camping equipment was installed by owner. But doe not...
Oil Filter Pressure
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Wed, 23 Mar 2005 22:47:28 -0800
HI again, In the Navy we use pressure differential across the filter to determine if it needs to be cleaned or serviced. If my...
The tranny Guru in Washington state?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:14:26 -0400
...who is said to be able and willing to do limited slip and/or locker conversions on Open differentials in vans. Thanks, Don Hanson
Re: Wiring rear speakers - 86 Weekender - long
Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:38:13 -0400
...One has single ended >output, the other has differential output. Single ended has one hot wire and >a grounded one that is truly grounded...
Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 8 Mar 2003 12:10:31 -0800
...Also, you can't run on dry pavement with the locking differential unless you want to wear things out in a hurry. Of course...
Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:16:18 -0500
Torque Biasing Differential - like having posi-traction in a straight shift tranny, only its for auto trannies. Gives the auto tranny 95% of what...
Re: Life of spare tire in clamshell
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:59:25 -0800
...Spare One issue I don't see mention in this thread is for the Syncros and 2WD with Peloquin differentials. A mismatched tire, that...
Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Sat, 7 Jun 2014 12:28:59 -0400
...And now have > Peloquin differential, even better. Light sand and loose dirt not even > noticeable. > -- Tom Buese
Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:22:28 -0700
...http://www.weddleindustries.com/products/new-products/new-vw-094-atb-locking-differentials Also German Transaxle in Bend, OR NOT $150.00 bob
Re: OK, Swepco gear oil..
Historical mailing list - Geo
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:48:28 -0700
On 4/22/10, Marc Sayer <marcsayer@hughes.net> wrote: > MTL and MT-90 are not for use in transaxles or differentials with hypoid...
A reason for dropped valve seats
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Dec 1995 17:25:30 -0600 (CST)
...Rich running engines will have heads that are too *cold*, hence a higher temperature differential with the valve seats. Different expansion rates of the...
Re: I am in love : ebay
Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
Tue, 24 Jun 2003 21:19:58 -0700
Bet you a nickle that they didn't do the viscious coupling and front differential when they did the drive line work :-( Nah, I...
Re: Checking differential and manual transmission oil levels.
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:39:53 -0800
...Checking differential and manual transmission oil levels. > Hello vanagon list, > > I suspect this question is a result of the failure of my google-fu...
Re: Leak-down Test - How to??
Historical mailing list - Michael
Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:04:44 -0400
...Or - > if all cylinders are being checked.....If pressure differential between > any two cylinders is greater than 10 PSI - time to consider a top...
How do you tell if you have 4.86 or 5.43 differentials?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 18 Sep 2005 22:55:05 -0700
...what gives? Without lifting the vehicle totally off the ground and locking all differentials and giving the wheels a revolution by hand, how are...
Re: electronic limited slip differential idea for 2wd vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 Jul 2017 13:55:48 +0000
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Re: 2WD Decals/ 1WD
Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:43:32 -0700
...52, Marius Strom <marstrom@MICROSOFT.COM> wrote: > I have a Peloquin differential in mine, so mine is actually a 2WD. Quite an upgrade from...
Re: Stretched Vanagon with rear A/V Computer lounge
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Sat, 12 Dec 1998 17:19:32 -0500
...rear wheels! THIS would allow the incorporation of an Jaguar XKE differential/suspension followed by a decent American transmission, followed by a decent American...
FS: 1986 Passenger Syncro $4,500
Historical mailing list - Ken Wallich
Tue, 12 Oct 1999 16:48:43 -0700
...Things seem good except a bit of a noise in each differential, rear seems louder than the front. Pics can be seen at http...
Re: [Syncro] 2/4WD option
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 1 Nov 1999 11:22:35 -0500
...I noticed that the default factory little pinions for the front diff are only for non-locking front differentials. Did you get the little...
Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:05:57 -0400
...The "differential cooler" is a metal part on the automatic transmission that passes coolant through on one side and hot transmission fluid through the...
Re: Gasket ID?
Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
Mon, 7 Oct 2002 14:23:53 -0700
...as well. >I also need a Differential(Trans) Pan gasket (10 bolts on pan) > >Jeff writes: >The differential pan gasket is NLA as far...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 2 Jan 2018 06:09:19 +0000
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AT burping ATF
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Thu, 4 Mar 2004 00:23:52 -0500
...Checked the one vent that I can see on top of the differential, cannot see the other one. The quantity of this burping is...
Convert GL to Westy?
Historical mailing list - Aleksandr Milewski
Thu, 14 Apr 2005 19:56:08 -0700
...GL and a Westy? I'm assuming that, given the price differential, there's a lot of pain involved in this, but I have...
Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:31:33 -0700
...GL-4 oils may also be used in many limited-slip differentials. API GL-5. Oils for severe conditions. They contain up to 6...
Re: G 50 - What is it?
Historical mailing list - Eric Fournier
Wed, 9 Apr 2003 16:45:40 -0000
...These transmissions also have stronger differentials and cases and a type of Limited Slip differential that locks 20% under power and near 100 % on...
RE: O2 sensors, setting air mixture
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Mon, 21 Nov 1994 13:32:16 CST6CDT
...The sensor produces the mv output signal from a differential between the oxygen in the atmosphere (there's a breather hole in the outside...
FS: Vanagon AW w/Subaru eng. & locking differential
Historical mailing list - David J
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:53:48 -0700
Here's the ad on The Samba: � http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1515713 � Upgraded and renewed in every way I...
dream vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
Tue, 23 Jul 2002 01:40:06 -0400
...train that never makes that annoying clacking noise, a limited slip differential, 16" wheels, and a cooling system with less hoseses. Oh and while...
Re: limited slip differential (LVC) and squeaky front end
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 3 May 2009 18:28:22 -0700
...Is there a Syncro out >>> there >>> that can do this? Can Syncro differentials be set to full lock? Would >>> this >>> only be possible with...
Re: Drive flange oil seal failure
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:37:57 -0800
...I did one last year, and need to do > another after the spring thaw. > > -- > Michael Snow I'm not sure where the differential adjuster...
Re: Syncro experiences?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 Dec 94 14:17:28 EST
> > don't know tons about the synchro, but isn't it more like a limited slip > differential, rather than true 4WD? BTW I have...
'91 Syncro Vanagon "Project" FS
Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
Mon, 1 Feb 1999 13:32:03 -0500
...Locking rear-differential setup. Needs a transmission. Too nice of a vehicle to part out. Not going to start another "project" this year as...
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...
Re: Why is this Here?
Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
Tue, 30 Aug 2005 05:39:58 -0700
What is a "oil pressure differential circuit board" used for? Why is it there? Matt -----Original Message----- From: Don in North Carolina [mailto:vanagondon...
Re: Clunk goes the rear wheel
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:29:24 -0800
...check Differential Oil Level and quality of that gear oil .. wiggle rear wheels checking rear whl bearings.. inspect CV's and CV joint boots...
1987 Syncro for sale near L.A.
Historical mailing list - Kevin
Wed, 23 May 2001 14:55:29 -0700
...1987 Volkswagon Vanagon Synchro 4x4 $3,300.00 OBO Solid well maintained w/differential lock. Metallic Red. Tranny replaced at 110K, now 160K mi...
87 Syncro FS St. Louis
Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
Mon, 9 Nov 1998 13:41:56 -0500
...rust anywhere. 140K with recent head replacement, new clutch, clean interior. Differential lock. Runs good, idles good, no fuel injection problems, quiet transmission. White...
Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 4 Nov 2007 01:40:36 -0400
Jim Akiba wrote: > it's pretty subjective as to if it's a good idea or not.. what are your goals? In my case...
Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 20:19:33 -0400
...The two differential coolers are fairly thin (aluminum?) parts on the automatic transmission. There was no sign of corrosion, of course. I had never...
Front differential rubber bushing part needed
Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
Tue, 24 Apr 2001 12:09:21 -0400
...I did it from under the car not removing the front differential. It would take a lot less time for a second time. This...
Re: Transaxle R&R
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:32:14 -0500
...On an auto, you can remove the transmission whilst leaving the differential installed. On a manual, it is one piece... i.e., a transaxle...
Re: SWEPCO Availability
Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:38:32 -0400
...http://www.cdoc.com/detail.asp?id=19663&str=5010- 1512&name=Gear+and+Differential+Oils Both products are available here, but a but...
Re: Limited slip differential
Historical mailing list - Joel
Fri, 1 May 2009 08:36:49 -0700
Actually, I'm heading to SdM tonight - have to work today, and I'm late. Dang vanagon lists;) Sent from my iPhone On May...
87 Syncro - Cost of New Tranny??
Historical mailing list
Sat, 2 Mar 1996 16:06:59 -0500
...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 Gear ratios
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 16:10:16 -0700
...4th: "differential" or final drive: The Bentley says something like 5.42 as a final drive, but I understand this may be incorrect. Anyone...
looking for automatic tranny for 88
Historical mailing list - marty guinn
Thu, 20 Sep 2001 11:16:38 -0400
HI all again, I'm looking for possible resources for just the automatic, not the differential. Not sure yet if its goin bad, but...
Re: A/C Performance in '91 GL
Historical mailing list - Ron McLean
Sun, 11 Aug 2002 06:41:49 -0700
> I'm getting about 32-39 degree differential from >outside air on fan speed three, and full cold on the >dial with a bottom...
Re: ATF level
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:27:25 -0800
...And if you have ATF getting into the differential area....... A pretty significant thing that must be addressed. The only time I've ever...
Re: Syncro "factory" vacuum source
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Thu, 18 Jan 2001 12:09:29 -0700
...Can someone explain exactly where the > intake manifold vacuum source is "supposed to be" for the Syncro locking > differential vacuum system? The Bentley doesn...
Re: Syncro Tranny Drain
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 28 Sep 2002 22:59:33 -0600
...is there a way to replace the front differential oil as well? I haven't even studied it but if it's doable I...
Re: Viscous Coupling test : Excessively stiff VC's - Who has/had one ?
Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Carolsfeld
Thu, 10 Dec 1998 02:26:04 -0800
...I believe that the differential tire pressure suggested by VW for our vans has an effect on its safe handling characteristics, something about the...
Re: Bearing Replacement
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 5 Oct 2022 13:41:28 -0500
...The Bentley section on rear > axle explains the process. > > To rule out a bearing problem you can drop the differential cover and then > check...
Re: Hoo Boy! (Was: Corrado Powered Westy Syncro - For
Historical mailing list
Wed, 29 May 96 22:26 CDT
...I build the differentials for Mike and they are >huge. They utilize Ford spyder gears. Oh my. Think of it with a low transfer...
Re: 91 rear heater core-pulled it
Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
Thu, 23 Jul 1998 12:13:52 EDT
I recall the person who cautioned me about the "U" in that the temperature differential between the hotter water, and the cooler water and...
FS: Syncro front end
Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
Thu, 2 May 2002 20:24:16 -0400
...This includes the front differential with axles, the suspension with rotors and calipers, and the shield frame that protects all the components under the...
Cleaning Out the Basement
Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
Sat, 12 Feb 2005 10:25:34 -0700
...Items of interest include a set of Euro-H4 Headlamps, Euro Headlight Washer Nozzles, Syncro Front Differential, Viscous Coupling, Late Model Westfalia Front Curtain...
Mtnc service 85 westy LA area
Historical mailing list - Garry Owen
Fri, 1 Dec 2006 18:39:25 -0500
...bit of acceleration, wondering if it could be diff and want get differential oil checked. GO