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• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 11:30:33 -0500
  ...Leak Down Testing > Here is a web site that gives a complete, technical, professional > description of doing a differential compression check on an aircraft...
• Mazda Westy? SyncroJeep?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 08:23:45 CST6CDT
  ...an All New Jeep for '96 that utilizes a viscous coupler to the front differential. this amazing device transfers torque as needed to the...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro double-cab tranny woes story
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 09:22:56 -0300
  ...Not only that, it had eaten into the differential housing at the >seam. Witness the amazing power of salt! Someone must have spent time...
• Re: Differential->Half Shaft Seal?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 23:15:54 EDT
  In a message dated 9/17/00 5:43:48 PM, larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA writes: << My question is, can I just tap...
• Syncro speedometer output repair?
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Thu, 1 May 2003 11:28:07 -0400
  ...Trouble is, the cables and speedometer are OK; the output on the differential itself isn't turning. Is there any way, such as there...
• Re: Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Weddle
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 09:08:33 -0700
  ...Locking Differential Upgrade for Non-Syncro Vanagon Any 1984 or later 2wd Vanagon trans can fitted with the locking differential out of a 4wd...
• Re: Test driving '87 syncro - what to check?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 14 Feb 1997 09:15:21 -0400
  ...This indicates that the rear differential is >locked. If you try to take a tight turn you will find the front wheels >will tend...
• Re: Binding when turning
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 23:53:25 -0700
  ...sense....i'm going to replcae the tires and change the differential fluid to slippery synthetic....and i'll report back in about a...
• speaking of tools (was "Huge Nut on Rear Drum")
  Historical mailing list - sharks
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 15:03:16 -0700
  I noticed some (very little) oil dripping from the differential of my '90GL, so I thought I'd check the gear oil level. I...
• Limited slip diff and alternatives
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 21:16:04 -0500
  ...something available for the front-wheel-drive VWs - you replace the differential flange springs with heavier models and that limits the amount of independent...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 13:53:58 -0700
  ...I did not smell it, the trailer is at the >>> cabin. >>> >>> Steve has noted previously that the differential (these things have >>> differentials, yes?) has...
• FW: Quaife Differential for the 091?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 13:57:13 -0700
  ...Quaife Differential for the 091? > >Tobin, > >Could you please post this to the vanagon list if you're still on it?? >Thanks. Hope you...
• Re: Syncro Estasy, spins, ABS
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 19 Oct 1994 15:28:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...No that would be with differential locked diffs. limited slip differentials will not allow wheels to turn at different speeds unless the torque between...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 30 Jan 2014 06:36:33 -0800
  ...They're all a big improvement over a standard vanagon's type of differential, significantly improved ability to get going and to keep going...
• Re: Peloquin Diff.
  Historical mailing list - Doug Elledge
  Tue, 2 Jul 2013 20:15:56 -0700
  ...Anyone install, or have installed a peloquin differential OTHER THAN through GO-Westy. I know they do nice work - but just wondering where else...
• Re: About Red Line gear oil???
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 05:44:19 -0700
  ...After rebuilding the Westy tranny and adding a locking differential, I'm interested in giving it something good to drink... Thanks,
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 09:55:55 -0400
  ...I don't think I've seen a differential back there, aren't they front wheel drive? I dunno, I could be wrong. The...
• Re: The tranny Guru in Washington state?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 09:36:41 -0700
  ...who is said to be able and willing to do limited slip and/or > locker conversions on Open differentials in vans. > > Thanks, Don Hanson >
• torque converter failure
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:40:08 -0400
  ...Has anybody seen or heard about something similar happening? I do have a spare differential, but not a torque converter, although my cousin lent...
• Re: The hits keep coming
  Historical mailing list - Richard Young
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 21:34:18 -0400
  ...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: Five Year Dream Car Pick
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Oct 1994 22:42:36 +0800
  I'd like a VW THING (Safari) - turbo diesel, four-door convertible, with collapsing front wind-shield, limited-slip differential, push- buttom (i.e...
• Re: Back from Vacation! - Correction!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 11:03:28 -0700
  i wrote rip, but with these price differentials is it really worth it? > >B.C. gas: 0.559 $/l = $27.95 per 50 litre...
• Re: Locking transmission
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 12:29:22 EST
  ...housing w/ the locking differential from a Syncro so equipped. I am not aware of a limited slip diff. available for the Vanagon trans...
• Re: Tire pressure question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fitzsimons
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 15:45:39 EST
  ...applies to T2 buses and other VW models? Does modern tire construction preclude the need for a pressure differential from front to rear? mark
• Re: Syncros and Winter
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Oct 1995 16:55:22 -0400
  ...An important key to traction in the Syncro or the friend's 4x4 is a Locking Differential. This was an option on the Syncro...
• Re: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 10:58:52 -0500
  ...a limited slip differential (LSD) from Weddle (Lockrite?). None seems to make a consensus. All involve quite a lot or work and money. Also...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:25:52 +1300
  > I havn't heard of an LSD for a syncro front diff - just locking front diffs, > solid shaft instead of VC, etc. A viscous...
• Re: Viscous Couplings Everywhere! (was: Silicone Syncro Oil Source *maybe*)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 17:31:04 -0800
  ...In order for the car to drive they would have to be locked up all of the time therfore there would be no differential...
• Re: limited slip differential for 2WD Vans
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 08:04:53 -0700
  On 10/1/2005 7:53 AM George Goff wrote: >In a message dated 9/30/05 10:34:18 PM, aatransaxle@DIRECWAY.COM...
• Re: Leaking Axle Seals 1989 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:59:58 -0800
  ...Leaking Axle Seals 1989 Westy How hard is it to change the Differential / Axle seals re 1989 Westy?� Mine seap slowly but after a...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 18:56:41 +0000
  ...find them. > >There also some talk about the Quaife tourque-biasing differential for >the Vanagon, but I don't know if anyone ever tried...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 00:48:31 -0700
  ...resource: > http://www.weddleindustries.com/products/new-products/new-vw-094-atb-locking-differentials > > Also German Transaxle in Bend, OR > NOT $150.00 > bob
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - by way of Ron Lussier
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 16:47:53 -0800
  ...1) Is it possible to add a differential lock to a �89 SYNCRO that doesn�t have a factory diff lock? 2) How can...
• syncro speedomete drve shaft
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 17:51:50 -0500
  ...the speed o meter cable) that is part of the front differential on his syncro. part number is 094 409 181 j . Would like...
• 87 WESTY SYNCRO FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Brett and Barb
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 05:13:37 -0800
  1987 SYNCRO WESTFALIA, Locking differentials, 4 Speed w/ low gear, approx 175k Miles, Power Mirrors, Front/Rear Hitch (Great for bike rack on front...
• Re: backup light switch
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 20:54:16 -0400
  ...941-521-A is for "switch for back-up light for differential lock front/center/rear" Hope this helps you! Doug '90 GL Roger...
• Re: The tranny Guru in Washington state?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:38:37 -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: Better MPG - wheels and tires ?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:10:27 -0700
  ...My Syncro has noticeably higher rolling resistance (probably due to the front differential and viscous coupling) and delivers 3 less mpg . It still has...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 20:03:12 -0500
  ...Locking differential > > Got stuck on the flat in similar snow. Very hard crust and about a foot or more of soft loose cold snow...
• Re: Cost to R&R seal between tranny/differential
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:09:15 -0600
  ...levels. > > Last year at this time he'd discovered that the differential was > effectively dry inside. The 17mm allen bolt was completely crusted over...
• RE: Syncro: to lock or not to lock
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 10:56:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...No big deal. | |When I bought it the rear differential lock did not work. I talked to a |couple of mechanics and they told...
• Re: LP pressure way too high--help request
  Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 13:53:37 -0400
  are you measuring the differential between sides? running an appliance while testing? (you must for accuracy, stove burner, fridge) it's not possible for...
• Re: Lock rite locking differentials
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 16:16:58 -0700
  ...Lock rite locking differentials > Date: Wednesday, August 27, 1997 11:56 AM > > I am sorry to hear this. > > But I think you have done...
• I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:01:19 -0800
  ...When I had my transmission rebuilt I decided to have a torque biased differential added. Turned out to be a very good decision, as...
• Change the stats Joel
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Sun, 26 Oct 1997 13:33:15 -0500
  ...An automatic transmission (less the differential) A Bentley Manual. Please P-mail me if you're interested in either of these two items. Thanks...
• Re: Problems with the u-joints of the driveshaft
  Historical mailing list - Derrek Wittmann
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 22:15:42 -0700
  Has anyone considered replacing the bushings that support the transmission and front differential / VC. If these bushings wear out over time they might affect...
• Re: Q: Syncro Speedometer Cable
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 02:57:07 +0100
  The cable is connected to the front differential unit. Cant remember which side, but it should be visible under there somewhere. PerL 87 Syncro...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 11:36:42 -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: ATF and Final Drive
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 21:13:09 -0600
  ...Even tho its mounted on the differential housing it is part of the transmission control system. ATF flows thru it; the rate of flow...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:27:08 -0500
  ...That said, it is still a two wheel > drive vehicle. > > I feel that this differential was well worth it for driving in snow, ice...
• Re: Locking rear differential
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:27:33 +0000
  ...Two other options which were not available when I had mine done would be a limited slip differential or a torquue biasing diferential. If...
• Re: Differential lock lock
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 07:25:20 -0400
  ...Neal wrote: > Differential lock has always worked after a few seconds for 20 or 30 > tries. > Yesterday, inadverdently had the knob out (on) and...
• Re: Tranny Hex Drain Plug - What size??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 21:05:32 -0600
  ...Mark Dorm <mark_hb@HOTMAIL.COM> writes: > Fill plug??? on the differential??? Where is this??? > > >From: David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG> > > > >And take out...
• Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 01:00:43 -0400
  Yeah Loren has it right. The LSD(waiting for a joke) will give you much improved inline traction, and better power oversteering for exiting...
• Locker Limited slips available...
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:27:17 -0800
  Locking Limited slip differentials are now available for those of you who want the ultimate in traction choices. Am also getting togehter a "kit...
• Re: need info: rear brakes, diff dope.please,quickanswer
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:56:22 -0700
  ...what rear differential oil to use, how much capacity? > > 2. what is the best rear brake shoes to use? I have 120,000 mile...
• Re: No vacuum @ locking diff control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:52:26 -0500
  ...No vacuum @ locking diff control Greetings folks, I discovered awhile back that the locking differential wouldn't engage, and the dash switch didn't...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:00:06 -0700
  Does anyone have experience with this suggested modification below? I've always thought that with the locking differential, some aggressive tread, and the weight...
• Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:38:38 -0700
  Maybe the van required a tow from a regular tow truck and the shaft was disconnected to protect the differentials. (Tows are on my...
• Re: Differential Lock curiosity
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 07:35:59 EST
  While we are on that subject? How do I test the dif lock to see if it's working? When I purcased the vech...