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• Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 10:38:29 -0600
  ...Thanks, Sam Blake Heinlein wrote: > Daryl, > > What is the ballpark price to retrofit a 2wd differential with a LSD? > Parts > & Labor > > Thanks, > Blake > > > On...
• Re: The hits keep coming
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 17:39:15 -0700
  ...That hex plug is the differential fill hole, and the > bottom of the hole is the correct level when it's full. Draining is...
• Re: ATF leaking into differential; now Governor or torque seal?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 3 May 2007 12:05:52 -0700
  ...ATF leaking into differential; now Governor or torque seal? > The governor seal I spoke about is an internal leak. It doesn't become > external...
• Lock rite locking differentials
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 19:42:18 -0700
  Well fellow list Volks, I believe someone warned me about locking differentials, but noooo, I had to give it a try...I now face...
• Cost to R&R seal between tranny/differential
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:02:46 -0800
  ...Last year at this time he'd discovered that the differential was effectively dry inside. The 17mm allen bolt was completely crusted over. He...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Mon, 9 May 2011 17:22:17 -0700
  > > How difficult is it to pull the differential and install another? > Transmission shop work only (I see that Daryl at AA Transaxle can do...
• Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 17 May 2004 05:47:22 -0700
  > The Belgium version of the Bombardier/VW Iltis locks > front and rear at the same time - I never could see > the logic behind this...
• Re: Syncro abuse (long)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 9 May 2005 18:03:26 -0700
  ...Malcolm --- MilosKitchen <sagmoore@ZOOMINTERNET.NET> wrote: > Through some colossal stupidity on my part, I managed to have my > differential lock engage somewhere during my...
• Re: Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:40:31 -0700
  ...I checked the differential > fluid level, by sticking my pinky finger into the fill hole, but > could not detect any fluid at all (could...
• Re: Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 06:40:14 -0400
  ...I checked the differential > fluid level, by sticking my pinky finger into the fill hole, but > could not detect any fluid at all (could...
• Re: Limited slip differential
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:34:44 -0400
  ...I have always hated the one wheel drive, and probably will never get > a syncro, so I was looking at the Limited slip differential...
• Re: electronic limited slip differential idea for 2wd vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:24:52 -0400
  FYI, I have gotten all sideways and stuck on wet grass in my Syncro with rear diff locked when 4WD would not engage due...
• Question about removing syncro speedo drive gear
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 7 May 2010 12:34:10 -0400
  Dear List, I need some advice on removing the drive gear for the speedometer from the front differential of a Vanagon syncro. If you...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:28:16 -0600
  ...bob my '96 Passat GLX Wagon VR6 has almost the same sized brakes, with the same differential size rotors ... and I've had to...
• Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 09:07:32 -0800
  ...much variance in quality among ball joints to warrant such price differentials? Has anyone had experiences with different quality ball joints, and how does...
• Re: AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 17:43:23 -0800
  ...You can make it even easier by not removing the differential. Just remove the transmission itself and leave the diff attached to the engine...
• WTB: Syncro Diff Lock Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 07:30:45 -0700
  On the off chance that anyone is parting out a syncro with a locking rear differential, I could use most of the external locker...
• Re: The hits keep coming
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 19:02:12 -0400
  ...I wanted to check to see if I could tell if ATF was mixing with the differential so I unscrewed the drain plug and...
• ATF in DIFF!
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Balson
  Fri, 24 Dec 2004 02:50:53 EST
  ...and I found it mixed in with the gear oil in differential. Can anyone let me know how involved this is to fix, what...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kevin White
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 07:21:28 -0800
  ...Last October/November saw a complete overhaul of the suspension and drive train, including a Peloquin differential, Airbags, and 15" Wheels with Nokian WRG2...
• Re: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:22:37 -0700
  ...Locking differential..? > Hi all > > I've heard vague rumblings of available locking differential kits for > the 2wd Vanagons. I've > googled it and I...
• Re: Transmission Noise (update)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:54:29 -0700
  ...bearing problem but everything seemed fine.� If this is a worn differential or transmission problem, how long is it likely to go before it...
• GTI Motor into Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 17:02:30 -0500
  ...Has anyone done this? Do differential gears have to be changed? Any mods to engine compartment. I was told no mods at all and...
• Re: Automatic Trany Leak
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 23:27:02 -0400
  ...could eat off of it, and i had to replace the differential, too. Cleanliness above all with auto transmissions. The case shouldn't be...
• Re: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 19:29:54 -0500
  ...adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD In a message dated 2/2/05 8:32:24 PM, dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET...
• Re: Test driving '87 syncro - what to check?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 13 Feb 1997 15:13:27 -0800
  ...came with a rear differential lock. On the dash behind the gear shift lever will be a schematic of the power train showing the...
• Re: limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 3 May 2009 08:15:30 -0700
  ...limited slip differential question I think it's a great idea if you can retain the parking brake function. On 5/3/09, Warren...
• Re: Differential->Half Shaft Seal?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:14:04 -0400
  I asked > <snip>The seal cap, which caps the differential and is between it and > the CV joint, was out of position. I examined...
• A question for anyone that has assembled an auto tranny section to the differential
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:05:33 -0800
  And, if you remember, what the (ballpark) measurements were on the tranny section side when you were calculating what size shims you needed for...
• Positive Vendor report
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 21:48:02 -0700
  ...I had Weddle outfit a south African 5spd transmission with od 5th and syncro locking differential, and Cory motors did the installation along with...
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 09:59:29 -0600
  ...John, Why not just stick your finger in the drip and smell the fluid? Anti-freeze smells sweet, transmission and differential oil has a...
• Re: Speedo drive on Syncro diff
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:46:58 -0400
  ...I can only imagine that the drive on the >front differential isn't turning.
• Re: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:20:48 -0700
  ...Locking differential..? > Hi all > > I've heard vague rumblings of available locking differential kits for > the 2wd Vanagons. I've > googled it and I...
• Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Buese Thomas
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:05:50 -0600
  On Oct 20, 2011, at 11:16 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > Torque Biasing Differential - like having posi-traction in a straight > shift tranny, only...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:19:02 -0700
  True, but it would be considerably more expensive than just getting the transmission and differential rebuilt and sealed. Believe me, I thought about it...
• Transmission mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:47:22 -0800
  ...I also had a torque biasing limited slip differential put in at the same time. Absolutely love this upgrade and recommend it. I use...
• Re: CV boot or axle?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:05:33 -0400
  ...CV joints are such amazing pieces of human thinking, as >are differentials and gearboxes. Yes, same here. It *would* be nice if human thinking...
• Re: 1.9 v 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 6 Sep 1997 07:47:32 -0400
  ...WORSE on the 2.1 due to a greater heating/cooling differential, and greater load on essentially the same engine. Comments? gmbulley fairfax, va
• Syncro Lifespan?
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 23:16:14 -0400
  ...Are the CVs, differentials and heads going to need replacement/rebuilds in the next 10K, 25K, 50K? Could it last forever? Thanks, David Bogle...
• FS: 87 Vanagon GL Syncro Westie in Oregon (again)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Michael Gardner
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 11:09:51 -0800
  ...1987 Vanagon GL Syncro Westie 110,000 miles dark red with gray interior locking differential A/C cassette deck with 4 speakers automatic locks...
• syncro tranny with locking diff
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 12:33:30 EST
  I own a 87 syncro with every option available except the locking rear differential. For some reason that bothers me. I know how useful...
• Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 15:25:54 -0800
  >I've wondered why Vanagons are generally not considered to be good in ice or >snow, as the configuation is so similar and my...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 10:53:51 -0800
  ...Locking differential > > > > Vanagon list: > > > > What’s the verdict on lockers? I have an 88 GL with a Subie installed > and occasionally need to pull...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 16:02:24 -0700
  you are correct Rocky, especially if the devices that fit in manual trans differentials also fit in the diff used in the automatic. Here...
• Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 11:53:29 -0700
  Hi all I've heard vague rumblings of available locking differential kits for the 2wd Vanagons. I've googled it and I only come...
• Re: Binding when turning
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 09:35:37 -0400
  ...We reasoned that either the differential was causing drag or the tires were dragging or both. We did two things: 1) changed the differential...
• Re: Syncro without AC without diff lock @ $11K
  Historical mailing list - John Mates
  Wed, 27 May 1998 09:17:06 -0700
  ...It has no differential lock, nor does it have AC. The seller is the only owner the car has experienced and he has clearly...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:25:11 -0400
  ...I am especially freaked out about the differential cooler, as this failure caused coolant to go into my transmission (as well as trans fluid...
• Re : How VC's work
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 07:30:22 -0500
  ...I have helped pull an engine and a front differential. I have some vw service training books from fellow list member David Drew, thanks...
• Convertion help wanted.
  Historical mailing list - Miller - James W.
  Sun, 18 May 1997 22:14:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Is there a fuel tank that mounts in the front and straddles the differential/drive shaft? Please send comments to the above address because...
• About Red Line gear oil???
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 07:10:36 -0700
  ...After rebuilding the Westy tranny and adding a locking differential, I'm interested in giving it something good to drink... Thanks, Bob Bellanca `81...
• Transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 05:47:50 -0800
  Hi all, Did VW give up on limited slip differentials? My 1971 bus hardly ever got stuck. My, new to me, 1984 Vanagon will...
• Re: MT-90 or MTL-75/80
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 15:25:18 -0700
  ...MTL it thinner, and best for transmissions rather than transaxles, which also contain a differential bathed in the same oil. -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84...
• Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 19:13:04 -0400
  ...viscous coupling, differential, axles, suspension, calipers and rotors, shaft and protective shield . All for $500 or may consider selling separately. - Syncro gas tank $150...
• Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:29:14 -0700
  ...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: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 10:02:32 -0500
  Jeff, Please tell us about the housing modifications you did for the locking differential. I'm seriously considering this option when I do my...
• Weeping auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:08:47 -0700
  ...My manual sure seemed a lot less hassle. $40+ differential gaskets, differing oils, additional cooling hoses, different length cv shafts...oh my! Thanks! Aaron
• Re: Need Viscous Coupling Refresher Course - '91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:46:48 -0700
  ...for example) is it still > better to keep the differential unlocked? > > What ARE situations where locking the differential makes a big difference.? > > Thank you.
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 10:29:47 -0600
  ...I did not smell it, the trailer is at the >> cabin. >> >> Steve has noted previously that the differential (these things have >> differentials, yes?) has...
• Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard, and which are important?
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 07:55:37 -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...