Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 14+: 60 results shown for VC.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Questions on LCD screen for use in Van.
  Historical mailing list - dshowers
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 12:17:44 -0500
  ...If needed, buy a TV card for the laptop to feed your antiquated, LARGE VCR into. When not in use, unplug the two wires...
• German Trans Responds On Viscous Matters
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 07:33:45 -0700
  ...But he cautioned that this spec is not specific to the Volkswagen VC and was only applicable to all VCs that he has heard...
• Re : How VC's work
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 07:30:22 -0500
  ...This is what they have to say about vc and this is a quote. When the speed difference between the two shafts becomes greater...
• Re: Syncro longevity
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 12:52:34 -0700
  ...Todays batch of mail included some notes on >failure of the VC Syncro system -- as an expected event under 100,000 >miles. I had...
• Re: Misclassified NH Syncro on Samba
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:26:15 -0500
  ...From this, I see a van that has an untested vc and >transmission. If you consider this van be ready to have the trans...
• Re: Tranny Linkage Boots, etc. no 1st gear
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 4 May 2011 09:52:25 -0400
  ...Looks like BD and VC both have those boots too. It’s long past time to do the clutch too so I can’t...
• Re: The New 2010 VW Bus
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:41:20 -0600
  ...http://www.billswebspace.com/HALDEX.pdf That has such flexibility compared to the VC of our Syncro vans. South Africa. Wonder if it will...
• Re: diesel vacuum pumps (little VC)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 22:05:45 -0400
  On Thu, 8 Aug 2002, Larry Alofs wrote: > I know very little about diesels. Can someone tell me why they need > vacuum pumps. Isn...
• Re: I are mades it [no real VC]
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:40:46 -0700
  On 8/14/08, Mike Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > On 8/14/2008 1:58 PM BenT Syncro wrote: > > > Man, good old...
• Fw: Planets and Stars to Scale.... (very teeny tiny itsy bitsy VC). :)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 17:24:47 -0600
  Subject: Planets and Stars to Scale.... even on friday, i wouldn't normally posted astronomy stuff (hard to carry one of them teller-scopes...
• Re: I are mades it [no real VC]
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:48:50 -0700
  I'm going with: (e) all of the above. :) On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 2:16 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: BARCELONA BY BUS
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 14:00:33 +0100
  ...sc;Market Infrastructures Team adr:;;;;;; version:2.1 email;internet:robin.oomkes@swift.com title:Senior Analyst fn:Robin Oomkes end:vcard
• Re: Need Viscous Coupling Refresher Course - '91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:46:48 -0700
  My vc in my 87 syncro just recently gave up, it was agressive in tight turns but no more. I was backing up my...
• Re: IMO: engine Converting = Ignorance of what is out there...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Grayer
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 12:30:56 -0400
  ...Shop: (856)-765-1583 > Fax: (856)-327-2242 [text/x-vcard] begin:vcard n:Grayer;Steve Grayer x-mozilla-html:FALSE adr:;;;;;; version:2...
• Syncro Tire Diameter
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:06:13 -0800
  The conventional wisdom on syncro tires is that they should be virtually identical in diameter, to prevent spurious activation of the VC.� I believe...
• Re: Syncro Rumble...Syncro Whine
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 22 May 1998 18:45:45 -0700
  ...thanks for the heads up on the VC. I have the front drive-shaft removed. Would the vc still be engaging from left-right...
• Re: A Westy awning (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:51:59 -0500
  Loren Where can I get this? From our list suppliers? I couldn't find any Fiamma accessories From VC. Dennis Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow...
• Re: VC: Late Friday Entry
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:02:55 -0700
  .... warming up the horn really helps! Neil. On 10/18/14, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > The rental garage is getting chilly so...
• Re: Fw: Planets and Stars to Scale.... (very teeny tiny itsy bitsy VC). :)
  Historical mailing list - frankgrun
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 16:03:48 -0800
  unca j, The Meade ETX series fits nicely twixt the closet door and the fridge. I have mounted it nicely in the luggage rack...
• Bentley error- Do all syncro tansmissions fit all syncros?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 23 May 2006 14:20:24 -0700
  ...These must both be the same in any Syncro or the VC will constantly see a speed difference and engage when it shouldn't...
• Pop Top Seal Differences
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:53:58 -0700
  Anybody had experience using both Bus Depot and Van Cafe type seals? BD uses no glue, while VC comes with glue. I remember years...
• Re: Maybe some VC
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:58:36 -0800
  ...Maybe some VC The hall sender is where I always begin for no-starts. Probably unrelated to you're problem, the ignition switch can...
• Re: Actual Vanagon content!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 19:18:45 -0700
  ...I'm really curious. >From: "Tom Miller" <tmiller@vcmails.com> >Reply-To: "Tom Miller" <tmiller@vcmails.com> >To: "Mark Seifert" <theburnvictims@HOTMAIL.COM> >Subject...
• Fwd: camping in Colorado?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 22:52:11 PDT
  ...Dan Resler <resler@LIBERTY.MAS.VCU.EDU> >Reply-To: Dan Resler <resler@LIBERTY.MAS.VCU.EDU> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: camping in...
• Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 17 May 2004 07:19:42 -0700
  ...Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question > The Belgium version of the Bombardier/VW Iltis locks > front and rear at...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Carat for sale -
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Aug 2016 21:34:17 -0500
  ...I had hoped to replace those steelies with 15-16 in cast rims from VC, but a house purchase got in the way of...
• My New Bentley
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 10:49:17 -0700
  ...In part, it has what appears to be the Digifant Pro Training manual though possibly in slightly more detailed form? Got if from VC...
• Binding when turning
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 2 Oct 1997 23:21:58 -0700
  ...seems to be more than what one would expect from the vc on a tight turn....its almost like the brakes are on...the...
• FRONT DIFF LOCK MERITS & AVAILABILITY
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 12 May 2006 18:55:56 -0700
  ...front differential locker? I'm more inclined to keep a stock VC since the only off-road I plan to do is on the...
• Was: Re: Labor, 28 hours Now: VC joinup
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:26:33 +1200
  >I am constantly amazed, during my travels, that the number of Vanagon >drivers I talk to that have never even heard of Vanagon.com...
• Re: New RENT A PARTS opens doors -- $CRAP
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 14:20:01 -0800
  ...Starbucks! Think of the gross margins! Now all we need is a little VC money and we're off! Chris P. Seattle [text/html]
• Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:22:47 -0500
  ...According to my tire >>> calculator that's a difference of 1.63" between the two. >>> >>> IIRC, about 3mm is max tolerance before your VC...
• Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:25:00 -0400
  I want to disagree with you as I have a receipt from the PO (I have all service records) for a replaced VC.... But...
• Re: Turning when hot
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 23:55:43 -0700
  There was a recent post from Derek Drew about different VC fluids being used here in the US (more viscous). Could this possibly account...
• Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:31:03 -0800
  You're right, tires are cheaper than a VC. I guess I'll go shopping this weekend and see what I can find for...
• Syncro V.C. Re: Tires, Tires, Tires
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 07:17:10 -0400
  ...Steven Schwenk says there's > somebody in SF Bay Area whose good at VC but it will probably set me back a > bundle. > > Jeanne...
• Re: [Syncro] Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - mark lortie
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 11:13:00 -0800
  ...Mark Lortie end:vcard
• Re: OPTIMA 12V Competition Batteries FS/Trade:
  Historical mailing list - M. Dupas
  Wed, 15 May 1996 12:21:49 -0700 (PDT)
  ...color printer, Hi-8 equipment - camcorder/Editing > > Decks/VCR, SVHS equipment - camcorder/Editing Decks/VCR, DAT > > equipment, Power Amplifiers, and other high-end A...
• Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:09:49 -0700
  ...starter using a pre-made cable from Van-Cafe (search >for VC.ALTCABLE***), leaving the old wiring in place for whatever the >heck else...
• Virginia '87 Westfalia for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dan Resler
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 14:44:25 -0400
  ...resler@liberty.mas.vcu.edu
• Re: No real VC, water tank question
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 20:24:32 -0400
  << What is considered the proper method of caring for the water tank in a westy, or in my case, a pop-up camper? What...
• Car Stereo, DVD, TV, MP3
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 17:40:37 -0500
  ...I've been using a portable vcp for a couple of years, and most recently a portable dvd to entertain the family on longer...
• Le Tour and vw's
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 22:54:49 -0400
  ...I was watching stage 10 last night, Yes I'm behind but that's what's great about VCR's. Anyway I find myself...
• Vanagon Radiators - A cautionary note.
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 12:33:20 -0300
  ...VW - builders of great vehicles, blackmailers of people who own same vehicles. [text/x-vcard] begin:vcard n:O'Neil;Sean tel;work:(902...
• Re: Drive shaft removal (Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 13:20:11 PDT
  ...There might even be a bit more wear and tear on the VC with the shaft removed as it will try to lock up...
• Converting 2WD to 4WD (not Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 20:29:03 +1200
  ...To do so I would look at using a Porsche Carrera 4 trans and front diff (no gearing problems, no VC problems). How easy...
• Re: NVC huge moths in tampa fl
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 30 Aug 2013 11:20:09 -0700
  ...And right at the door step! VC: do caterpillars eat Westy canvas? ;) Neil. On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Project Pat...
• bad bolt head on front syncro cv
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Mon, 22 Feb 1999 22:51:12 -0500
  I'm attempting to remove the front diff-VC from an 87 syncro. Unfortunately, I discovered to my dismay that one of the front...
• Re: wanted: new 205 mxl tires
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 00:58:20 +0200
  ...Differences in the rolling circumference will fry the VC in no time!! Ideally, you should have 5 new tires, and rotate them evenly. Sometimes...
• 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 21:41:26 -0500
  ...Van for a 1989 Ford E-150 Hi-Top Conversion Van with all the goodies- TV/VCR/ etc. etc. Pictures Available! Good Road, Matt
• Re: The further adventures of my $#@! fuel supply problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 21:15:10 -0600
  ...and it will be dry in 10 minutes. ;>) 99 and 15% humidity (VC - non-rusting environment for a vanagon) Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy...
• Re: Towing a syncro vanagon
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 17 May 2004 23:21:40 EDT
  ...At some point, the VC will start to smell like an XKE automatic transmission which just saw 150 MPH. If stranded would you have...
• carfax please?
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 17:33:26 -0600
  My Subie Westy apparently had a little too much Christmas grog and has decided not to run for the moment (VC) - but that's...
• Re: Syncro tire repairs?
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:30:59 -0800
  ...I know all Syncro tires must match to prevent damage to the VC... but what are your opinions as to whether it would be...
• Syncro drove! For the first time in 13 years!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 14 May 2011 17:15:39 -0400
  ...in Front wheel drive mode only, proving the activation of the VC. I am beyond excited! IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!! -Craig '85GL turned WESTY BOSTIG in...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:29:02 -0500
  ...My Westy Syncro has the LSD for the front, a decoupler (even though I still have the VC) and locker in the rear. On...
• Re: syncro vibration
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Sat, 20 Dec 1997 00:51:47 EST
  ...to go out of balance while on the van ....perhaps your vc or tranny. Had a car that vibrated once and then the tranny...
• (No VC) Canon Powershot A50
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 20:29:03 -0700
  Hi All, This is non Vanagon, but while we're on the subject of Vanagon aux power, etc: I need/want to buy a...
• More Syncros & a Tristar for sale
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 01:13:40 EDT
  ...Hey, some of these things actually have VW engines! <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/sale.html">VC classifieds page 1</A...
• Re: New Beetle Wheels on Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 5 May 2001 00:10:32 EDT
  ...BenT <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/page1.html">VC alternative alloy wheels page 1</A>