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• Re: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 19:31:13 -0800
  ...adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD > Hi all! > > This thread few days ago interested me a lot > http://gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Weep No More For Me
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 19:30:04 -0700
  ...Of > coarse, the level is constantly changing and you would end up with a simple > differential equation. > > Is it Friday yet? > > John -- Dan __________________________________________________ Dan...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 7 Jun 2014 10:06:59 -0700
  ...And now have > Peloquin differential, even better. Light sand and loose dirt not even > noticeable. > -- Casey
• Re: an introduction
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Wed, 13 May 1998 18:42:53 -0400
  ...In these situations, it would be wise to engage the front differential lock if your syncro came so equiped. Tyrone Big Pine Key, FL...
• Re: Fuel flow senders
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 18:19:43 -0800
  ...If that's the case, you'd need to build some sort of differential counter, and at that point you might as well just...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:32:48 -0500
  ...http://www.weddleindustries.com/products/new-products/new-vw-094-atb-locking-differentials Also German Transaxle in Bend, OR NOT $150.00 bob
• Re: Final Drive Allen Size
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:38:04 -0700
  ...There isn't a drain plug though, on the Differential Section of a vanagon automatic trans. The pan gasket there is often pretty hard...
• Re: CV Joint advice
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 15:41:43 -0400
  ...Now imagine the pencil on the other side of the >differential where the applied torque is in the other direction. You will see >that...
• Re: Syncro Gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 03:27:58 +0200
  ...Does anyone know all the gear ratios for a Syncro? > > G: > 1st: > 2nd: > 3rd: > 4th: > "differential" or final drive: > > The Bentley says something like...
• Re: WTD: auto tranny 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:30:51 -0800
  ...On 3/19/07, Riley Kettner <rkettner@hotmail.com> wrote: > > I am in north vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. > > Looking for an auto tranny/differential...
• Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:52:28 -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: Rolling Friction of a Vanagon (not a tire thread)!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:36:21 -0700
  ...All because it has a conventional 'open differential' . - a divice that some people do not understand too well it seems. as for when the...
• Synchro Westie ('90) vibrations, loud hum, worsening.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Dec 1996 14:52:11 -0800
  ...I suspect, in order, the viscous coupling, driveshaft, rear differential, and transmission. Cursory check of (rear) bearings and CV joints seem fine. Any experience...
• Re: wheels (was syncro fuel tanks and snow tyres)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 02:28:59 -0400
  ...I'll stick with the 14" wheels until a pile of cash lands in my front yard enabling me to change the differential gears...
• Audi 5000 CVs in a (Syncro) Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 18:44:15 -0800
  ...Is the Quattro and Syncro drive flanges the same on the differential side of things just like the Rabbit and Jetta transmissions? -- David Marshall...
• '64 tranny noises - advice wanted
  Historical mailing list
  1 May 95 24:03
  ...some metal fragments that were lying in the tranny sump got sucked up and churned around in the gears/differential - when I stopped the...
• Re: Syncro experiences?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Dec 1994 13:00:36 -0500
  don't know tons about the synchro, but isn't it more like a limited slip differential, rather than true 4WD? BTW I have...
• Re: Value of '87 Syncro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 16:35:49 -0400
  ...It's a GL >with locking rear differential and no other options as far as I could tell. >The owner is asking $17,500...
• Re: Syncro Binding in Tight Turns
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 29 May 1998 07:28:27 -0400
  ...picked up a 87 Syncro, I notice a binding in the differentials > when I make tight turns like into a parking space. It is...
• Any extra automatic transmissions?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 23:50:43 EDT
  ...with the exception of a problem with the automatic transmission (the differential is making noise). It has only 96k miles and has been owned...
• Re: AT speeds/rpm's
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 21:31:16 -0400
  ...I don't know what the > ratios are in the final drive/differential. >
• Re: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:24:50 -0400
  ...The best > the refrigerator could ever pull was a 40F differential between > ambient > and internal temp. With 27C (80F) outside, I would find 40F...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 7 Jun 2014 09:42:10 -0700
  ...And now have Peloquin differential, even better. Light sand and loose dirt not even noticeable.
• Re: spare tire compatibility?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 07:50:31 -0600
  ...For a prolonged period it may loosen up the differential creating more one wheel slippage in low traction conditions. Velma 82 1.9L AAZ...
• Rebuilt Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Sondergaard, Arlene
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:06:42 -0700
  ...German Transaxle in Bend, rebuilt it and added a limited slip differential. He said the internal clutch was trashed which caused dieing. Because it...
• gotta blow my own horn
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Oct 1996 18:57:11 -0800
  ...There are a few shots of the differential,bearing carriers, and drive flanges that I turn out. The tranny is a very good piece...
• Re: 1986 vanagon auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 18:52:28 -0500
  ...Gear oil from the differential getting into the ATF will make it foam due to the high viscosity. Also, make sure the breathers are...
• loud trans clanging in reverse and first
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 10:24:14 -0600
  ...vanagon syncro 180,000+miles total on vehicle transaxle and clutch replaced about 55,000mi ago redline MTL in transaxle and differential (replaced about...
• Automatic Trany Leak
  Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 22:13:47 -0400
  ...I have checked to be sure nothing is leaking either direction from the differential and that seems OK. Is this just the sealing ring...
• Re: Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 09:03:27 -0800
  ...The conversion is limited by the pressure differential. beyond a certain point the remaining energy is too dilute and must be abandoned, mostly as...
• Re: Limited slip options
  Historical mailing list - paul guard
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 17:48:10 +0000
  ...Don It isn't so much "new" vs "old", but rather type of locking differential. The Peloquin (which is sold by numerous vendors, most...
• Re: Newbie, hello all and a question(long)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 19:35:06 -0800
  ...Forget the comparison to older busses - they have a severe weight > differential to the rear, along with other factors make these good > traction vehicles...
• more buses for sale: big bucks this time!
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 30 Sep 94 12:51:49 CDT
  ...All power options and locking differentials (2). Looks and runs like new. Asking $16,500. evenings (714) 723-5835 (Cal.)
• Re: Weddle Engineering, Locking Differentials Update and Parts Plea
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Sun, 15 Sep 1996 09:23:39 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...to slow to 5 miles per hour to engage the locking differential. Additionally, I would need to secure, purchase, and install the vacuum control...
• Re: Clutch line
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 30 Dec 2020 09:45:20 -0700
  ...leak is in the clutch line, right above the front left differential mount. It is not at the master or slave, but in the...
• Re: Binding when turning
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 01:50:48 -0400
  ...sense....i'm going to replcae the tires and change the differential fluid to slippery synthetic....and i'll report back in about a...
• Re: Syncro substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 07:45:15 -0500
  ...You just need a limited slip > differential. I could handle lots rougher terrain with just that. Does > anyone know of a 2x4 Vanagon with...
• Need to find an Auto tranny overhaul kit.
  Historical mailing list - S. Hajasz
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 23:42:04 -0800
  ...But it did have a differential oil leak and could use an overhaul on the friction parts. I need to know if there was...
• Re,Test Setup Test Viscous With Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 23:10:57 EST
  ...I have a pile of front differentials here (6) and I am trying to devise a test whereby you jam one of the axels...
• Re: use 3M"fast+Firm"sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 13:58:30 -0700
  ...If it did it would not flex with changes in ambient temperature and/or differential movement between the panels which would result in cracking...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 20:31:19 -0700
  ...core > burst in 12 months! > > It also has burst two (metal) differential coolers, flooding coolant > into and ruining my transmission. > > Any ideas what could...
• Re: how to keep your vw alive
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Thu, 2 May 2002 08:00:55 -0500
  ...89 automatics use a rabbit type transmission albeit not the same differential. I also parted an '84 automatic which uses a rabbit type auto...
• I'm about to buy VW LT 4x4 - anyone with exepience with these?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 05:59:18 -0800
  ...There is about 160.000km on it, front and rear differential locks, five speed, power steering, seating for seven and a straight six 2...
• Re: MPG and AC - Mythbusters
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:03:06 -0400
  ...R-12 or R-134a? Modern variable displacement compressor? What difference does the inside/outside temperature differential make? Were the aerodynamics of the vehicle...
• Re: WTB: Syncro Speedo
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:04:10 -0500
  ...On Syncros the cable is driven by gears in the front differential > housing and turns at about double the average speed of the 2...
• Dometic Fridge Mod Update
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:13:22 -0700
  ...So, a 37� differential. I switched to LP mode. Started right up! Just as before, I could hear the flame very clearly at the...
• Re: vc question on syncro / I stand corrected
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 20:01:54 -0800
  ...vc question on syncro > I'd call it "in" the front differential! As you have to remove a series of > M8 bolts to open...
• auto tranny questions
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 11:04:33 -0500
  ...with three nuts to the engine flywheel and meshed with the drive shaft on the final drive (differential.) Philip Hanlon Mobile, AL 91 Carat
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 14:14:10 -0500
  ...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: Running syncro without driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 22:08:50 -0800
  ...Even used differential lock several times in deep snow and it gives very solid control. Regards, Tom View our web site at: http://welcome...
• Re: Electrolux Fridge or Compressor Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:27:24 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > I looks like the temp differential is not that much different than my old 182. I measured...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:12:47 -0500
  Hi Doug, Thanks for the report. The Limited Slip Diff is something I have been lusting after for sometime so it's good to...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 17:32:12 +0200
  Budd Premack wrote: > The wire is actually two wires in a black sleeve that end in a female > connector. One wire is brown, the...
• Syncro working fine again
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:12:39 -0800
  ...The rear differential lock engaged wonderfully but failed to disengage. I drove it home about a mile engaged. Everything was fine until the turn...
• WTB For 87 Westy Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 13:37:43 -0800
  ...A transmission, with locking differential - either a known good unit, or a good core for rebuilding. Front table with leg (gray) Passenger side power...
• Deer Whistles- - do they work?
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 17:32:10 -0700
  ...Bill Witz 84 Westy Tiico with a bad differential which I hope to get back this week.
• Re: Insane Syncro Prices!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Tue, 18 Oct 94 0:36:50 PDT
  > Here's the stats: > > '90 Syncro Camper > Titian Red > Differential Lock > 47K miles > > Here's the killer... I saw the "sale" sticker on the...
• Re: Short Wave Radio
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 02 Apr 1997 09:13:55 +0300
  ...Most radios have differential driven speakers. Helmut '80 Camper
• Re: Thank You-part 1
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 07:04:53 -0400 (EDT)
  This past saturday I changed my Tranny fluid and front differential on my Syncro. T get the drain plug off from the tranny, I...
• Re: It is possible to make a 2WD into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 10:15:02 -0500
  ...If you took > EVERYTHING from the Syncro drive train > (wheels/brakes/halfshafts/differentials/VC/transmission/engine/exhaust/intak e) > plus its fuel tank and...