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Re: Syncro questions
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 3 Aug 2006 16:19:11 -0700
...the dash under the 4 wheel line drawing? > Rear differential lock knob. Pull to lock your rear wheels--- if it's working. > Is there...
How did you install power in your van?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Fri, 10 Apr 1998 08:45:42 -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: Locking Differential[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
Fri, 21 Nov 1997 20:08:58 -0600
...text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > >> >> For the late Bus/Vanagon the only affordable choice is a PowerTrax >> LockRight auto locker. This is likely...
Re: Transaxle stub axle seal
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 05:52:54 EST
...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: Wanted: Syncro camper body, no rust
Historical mailing list - zolo
Tue, 8 Jun 2004 23:18:03 -0700
...Of course the drive shaft, skid plate, > front transaxle, etc. > > Some features (locking differential vacuum lines etc.) are unique to > the Syncro. Speedometer and...
Planning to go five speed? 483 vs 457...48(Some what long...)
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sat, 11 Dec 1999 23:51:30 EST
...I had a locking differential installed. (The locking diff replaces the open diff. It enables both rear wheels to receive power and if one...
Re: Search for tires
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:53:35 -0800
...My 91 non-GL Syncro has the Limited Slip > Locking Differential in the rear. So equipped with snow tires, it’s pretty > hardy in...
Re: Retrofitting power steering-is it worth it?
Historical mailing list - Benjita
Mon, 27 Apr 1998 00:36:40 EDT
...though they don't exist) and retrofit a locking rear differential (done), Power Steering, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power/Heated Mirrors, and a full...
1986 Syncro Help
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 26 Aug 2001 21:57:32 -0500
...What does this part cost ? Also the rear differential lock does not hold a vacuum for proper engagement, how much for this part? The...
Re: Peloquin experience?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:13:08 -0800
...Soon there will be a locking LSD version available...spendy, but the best of all worlds in my opinion. Daryl of AA Transaxle (425...
Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 10 May 2011 17:24:43 -0700
...Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD? > Yeah, well, if I put a winch on the front of the van, I'd get stuck in...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Fri, 25 May 2012 21:36:34 -0700
...Brake locks up in reverse >> >> Hi to all, >> I have no idea why, but when I put it in reverse it soon locks up...
86 Syncro Westie for sale $2,000 Canadian
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 13:56:24 -0500
...The transaxel and locking differential actuator were there and seemed intact. The Webasto heater is a nice find. All in all at $2,000...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sat, 3 Dec 2005 10:28:13 -0800
...So, unless you want to fit a differential w/lock, splitting out the brake is surely the way to go. I have been driving...
Re: 5 speed transmission
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:02:22 -0700
...one thing people do with 2WD transmissions sometimes is use a syncro housing with differential lock in it. that way you can have 2WD...
Re: Positive Vendor report - second weddle
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Fri, 15 Aug 2003 22:04:49 -0700
...and Cory Motors > in Santa Barbara, CA. > > I had Weddle outfit a south African 5spd > transmission with od 5th and > syncro locking differential, and...
Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
Historical mailing list - caryccc
Sat, 8 Mar 2003 04:33:57 -0600
...Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Knight" <bill.knight@USA.NET> > Jeff, > > Please tell us about the housing modifications you did for > the locking differential...
Re: Transmission Be Gone?
Historical mailing list - Scott A. Harvey
Tue, 28 May 1996 14:55:38 PDT
...Box 15466 Lock-Right limited slip differential kit > Long Beach, CA 90815 for Bus/Vanagon transmissions ($300+labor) > (310) 598-2731
Back from checking out 1986 Westy GL with Buick!
Historical mailing list - John Andrew
Sat, 13 Jan 2001 14:16:58 -0700
...No locking differential was a dissapointment. Anyways, the engine sure does pack a punch! You have to be light on the pedal or your...
Re: Volkswagen T5 Pictures online
Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
Sun, 5 Jan 2003 19:34:10 -0500
...gearboxes, both with six gears; Four channel anti-block brakes; Electronic differential lock; AC individually regulated for driver, right passenger, and rear passengers; Electronic...
90 Carat For Sale 95 K miles
Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
Sat, 15 Oct 2005 13:14:47 -0500
...electric locks and windows. We bought this Vanagon back in 1998 and it has been a daily driver throughout. Good: Straight body, 1 minor...
Re: Insane Syncro Prices!!!
Historical mailing list - Vern Brownell
Tue, 18 Oct 1994 08:38:53 -0400 (EDT)
On Tue, 18 Oct 1994, Stuart Redford wrote: > > Here's the stats: > > > > '90 Syncro Camper > > Titian Red > > Differential Lock > > 47K miles > > > > Here's the...
Syncro tire sizes
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Fri, 1 May 1998 17:13:51 -0300
...I no clutches, much more expensive viscous coupling instead :) >because of the differentials being able to compenstate. On the syncro, I think >the safest...
Fwd: AW: Why Different Front Axels For Front Diff Lock?
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 10 Sep 2000 16:59:57 -0400
...Then, there is a different part number for 108 size CV-joints that have a differential lock in the front. Do you...
Re: Dead VC
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
Wed, 17 Dec 1997 17:16:13 -0800
...holding the very high pressure needed to lock the VC, and when it cools, allows hypoid differential oil to be drawn into the VC...
Re: [Syncro] 34:7 Syncro front and rear diff available to me in Germany - interested?
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Tue, 18 Apr 2000 11:23:51 +0200
...it does not have the rear locker. PerL David Marshall wrote: > I have located a used front differential and a rear transmission with 34...
Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 19:03:44 -0400
...Realisticly the main advantage to the syncro tranny would be to get one with a rear locking differential... for all but the hardcore off...
For Sale: '87 Vanagon GL Syncro
Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
Wed, 10 Nov 1999 08:48:19 -0800
...184K Gray with gray interior, Weekender package, Air Conditioning, AM-FM Cassette, tinted windows, locking differential, Z-Products curtains, trailer hitch, VDO gauges, Michelin...
Re: Re : How VC's work
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 23 Apr 1999 13:26:46 -0700
...75-90 oil that he refers to is for the front differential. The silicone stuff is for the VC... two different reservoirs. Bill 90...
1989 TriStar
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 17:08:42 -0400
...It is equipped with both front and rear differential locks. There is a small crease in the left passenger door and a small amount...
Re: 5 speed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:36:25 -0800
...and with locked differentials too , front and rear. With a stock AWD Syncro and a locking rear diff, you can get into a situation...
86 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Chuck Ankeny
Wed, 17 Jul 1996 13:18:26 -0500
...CD changer control, and 4 Polk Audio speakers and a rear differential lock. Everything works well. I am selling it because we are looking...
Suggestion to Join the List at Vanagon.com
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Sat, 19 Sep 1998 09:03:19 -0700
...include the topic in your Subject Line, such as Differential Lock (if that's the proper description) for Syncro, for example.. Where are you...
Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:09:58 -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: Peloquin experience?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:58:20 -0800
...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: Diff lock in a 2wd
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Fri, 7 Mar 2003 21:55:18 -0500
...the diff lock. > I was told the cost is about equal. This because the limited-slip is a > rare item and they are appropriately...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sat, 3 Dec 2005 02:56:56 -0500
...I am putting > one > in a syncro front as we speak and will see how that goes instead of > making > it a locker. > Daryl...
Diff Lock Air Switch Importation (& other special syncro parts)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 28 Aug 2001 11:30:08 -0400
...front diff lock; you would still have to order the parts for the differential internals). ============================ END OF DIFF LOCK SWITCH NOTICE...
'56 kombi transmission: the finale!
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Sat, 14 Jan 1995 22:31:34 -0800 (PST)
...extra washer to do the same thing, which disable the differential, effective locking the rear end. We got everything put back together by dark...
Re: sell my syncro- no way
Historical mailing list
Sat, 30 May 1998 20:53:35 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: Syncro Estasy, spins, ABS
Historical mailing list
Tue, 18 Oct 1994 18:44:38 -0700
...ABS, usually, moitors wheel speeds and modulates the brakes to prevent any of the wheels from locking up. When it senses a wheel slowing...
Re: Transaxle stub axle seal
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 21:40:53 -0800
...These hold on a plastic piece that locks the differential adjusting ring in place. Remove the plastic piece and there is the seal. Get...
Fwd: For Sale: 1990 Tiico Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - John Silverman
Mon, 7 Oct 2002 20:28:19 -0600
...done this spring. > >Includes: >Stock: >Power windows, Power heated mirrors, AC, Locking Differential, powerful >AC, Extra battery, >All kitchen appliances work well, fridge lights...
Re: Syncro on the Beach
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 6 Jul 1999 16:03:23 -0300
...Didn't even have to lock > > the differential. Greg & Val
Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 10 May 2011 16:53:26 -0700
...I'm-a gonna have the tranny > > pulled and hauled over to German Transaxle to have the stock auto > > trans > > differential replaced with a...
Re: 2WD Westy sucks in mud
Historical mailing list - John C...
Mon, 7 Dec 2009 08:20:52 -0700
And for Automatics? I'm curious how the Posi-traction differential or ATB (automatic torque biasing), for Automatics workout that our vendors sell ? *http...
For Sale: 1989 Syncro Westy Full Camper With TIICO Engine in Boulder CO $19500
Historical mailing list - matt bezark
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:38:58 -0700
...A/C Locking rear differential. Snap in window curtains and screen for rear hatch. Both inside swivel tables Beefy trailer hitch. Not So Good...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:01:18 +0000
...can have a 2WD 4 speed trans, with vacuum actuated locking rear differential .. > ala stock syncro . > > > On 8/27/2014 5:19 PM, Roy...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 26 May 2012 16:50:43 -0700
...Brake locks up in reverse >>> >>> Hi to all, >>> I have no idea why, but when I put it in reverse it soon locks up...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 26 May 2012 16:50:43 -0700
...Brake locks up in reverse >>> >>> Hi to all, >>> I have no idea why, but when I put it in reverse it soon locks up...
rare '87 SYNCRO SUNROOF vanagon for sale...w/ diff lock..(lake tahoe)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Jan 2005 19:18:30 EST
...weekender interior, and locking differential. . van is dark blue - navy blue color, non metallic. the interior is blue velour. has 120k mi, recent head...
Re: Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Sep 1995 13:22:45 -0300
>needed for locking. From this, I assume that the central position on the >dash assembly is for a center differential lock, although I've...
FS: Last Chance: 86 Syncro GL $2500, KC
Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
Mon, 5 May 1997 09:53:57 -0500 (CDT)
...Drivetrain is fine, 4 speed w/ granny low, no differential lock on this one. There is a little seam rust starting and the sliding...
Re: Stops on its own (sometimes violently)
Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:00:55 -0800
...The pinion bearing is so bad that the pinion is moving and hitting the differential carrier and locking it up till the thrust is...
Re: Turning when hot
Historical mailing list - John
Thu, 24 Jun 1999 15:01:00 -0400
...I know the locks are not on.........it makes turning in car > > parks hard!! > > Shot VC. Instantly go and remove the drive shaft before...
Fw: Back from checking out 1986 Westy GL with Buick!
Historical mailing list - John Andrew
Sat, 13 Jan 2001 14:19:39 -0700
...No locking differential was a dissapointment. Anyways, the engine sure does pack a punch! You have to be light on the pedal or your...
Re: Syncro Westie pages
Historical mailing list
Tue, 29 Oct 1996 18:45:32 -0800
Tom, for some reason I don't get to the things like "Fixing the Differential Lock" when I click there (using Netscape on a...
What to look for when buying????
Historical mailing list - Heath Vogt
Mon, 11 Sep 2000 15:34:50 EDT
...What should I look for on a Watercooled Syncro Vanagon GL? It's got 108,000 miles on it and the locking rear differential...
1984 Vanagon GL H2O
Historical mailing list - Eric Levine
Thu, 4 May 2006 00:09:37 EDT
...Lubricated the doors and locks, now my doors open like butter (was having trouble with my back door lock and passenger side lock was...
My 1988 Syncro Double Cab is for sale
Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
Sun, 14 Jan 2001 11:02:26 -0800
...interior (front seats have arm-rests and adjustable back support) - Rear differential lock - Roll bar with rear mounted spare tire - Canvas Canopy (Dark Green...