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• Re: Pennzoil GL-5 gear oil - OK to use?
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Tue, 16 May 2000 15:17:22 -0400
  ...GL-5 gears oils which are required in hypoid differentials are not used in most synchromesh transmissions because the chemicals used to provide the...
• Re: ATF and Final Drive
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 07:07:34 -0500
  ...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: New engine, but AT will not engage
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 4 May 2004 13:39:12 -0700
  ...It's fairly standard procedure to remove the automatic transmission for rebuild whilst leaving the differential in the van. We do it all the...
• Re: Oil Filter Pressure
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 10:10:46 -0700
  On 3/24/05 0:01, "Jonathan Farrugia" <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU> wrote: > we don't measure the pressure differential because of the cost to...
• Re: Fridge on DC power
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:49:29 -0700
  yeah, the temp differential works well up here in the PNW about 363/365ths of the year to freeze things in the fridge :) Don...
• Re: Goofy Coolant Refresh Idea
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 13:46:12 -0800
  ...The two have to be in perfect balance and the >temperature differentials have to be just right or you get mush. Even >the commercial...
• Syncro Front Axle Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:31:53 -0600
  ...task if, once you have detached the axles from the front differential is there enough clearance to slide the axles out of the front...
• Re: Would you be interested in a limited-slip diff for your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 17:53:22 -0700
  ...This is a combo of shims and springs that go on either side of the differential. With these installed, it requires about 85 to...
• Re: My AT is fine, but...( read this please, original poster )
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:31:27 -0800
  ...it's common for the differential pan cork gasket to be rock hard and leaking a bit. there are two parts of the auto...
• Re: WTB VW adjusting ring tool
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 17:50:48 -0800
  ...so far the only adjusting ring I can think of on a vanagon is at the side of the differential . preload on the side...
• Re: Synchro trans leak
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 2 Feb 95 11:11:58 PST
  > > On my 86 Synchro, I've replaced the seal around the drive shaft that > comes out of the transmission to the front differential. > > I...
• <FS> '86 Synchro - Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Mark Flynn
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 15:51:43 -0400
  ...cold air, haven't had it charged. Transmission, shifting, etc. smooth. Differential lock inop. haven't fooled w/it yet. Sony Stereo & upgraded speakers...
• Re: Thank you
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 22:16:29 -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...
• 87 Syncro GL Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Fri, 8 May 1998 20:02:54 -0400
  ...New tires, new plug wires, new O2 sensor, new locking rear differential. Working a/c, pwr mirrors, pwr steering. Seats 7, Weekender package with...
• Re: Quaife Differentials-Spam free!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 20:46:57 EST
  rlpa80@EMAIL.SPS.MOT.COM writes: << Does anyone have any experience with these. >> I'll admit that I do not. The only factor that...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:22:00 EDT
  ...suggested modification below? I've always thought that with the locking differential, some aggressive tread, and the weight of the engine over the rear...
• Re: 87 tranny problems (sorry -kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 19:04:21 -0400
  Marla, Although it sucks that your transmission or differential may be leaking on the outside, the problems you are having indicate internal leakage at...
• Re: Syncro tire sizes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 2 May 1998 01:47:12 -0700
  ...looks like this is what I'll be getting. >>because of the differentials being able to compenstate. On the syncro, I think >>the safest...
• FS '86 Synchro - Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Mark Flynn
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 10:51:54 -0400
  ...cold air, haven't had it charged. Transmission, shifting, etc. smooth. Differential lock inop. haven't fooled w/it yet. Sony Stereo & upgraded speakers...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 10:05:27 -0700
  ...be safe). > > No explanation for 4 rear heater cores and 2 differential coolers > bursting in one year! > > He is suggesting it could this be...
• How to fill differential gear box with hypoid oil.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 7 May 2002 20:21:28 -0700
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>Okay, I looked at the Bently, saw that my Automatic Vanagon takes just over a quart of hypoid...
• Re: Syncro without AC without diff lock @ $11K
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 27 May 1998 17:09:34 -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...
• FS '86 Synchro Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Mark Flynn
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 12:59:33 -0400
  ...cold air, haven't had it charged. Transmission, shifting, etc. smooth. Differential lock inop. haven't fooled w/it yet. Sony Receiver & upgraded speakers...
• Re: 85 westfalia tranny lube question
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 09:07:00 -0400
  ...got a '85 westfalia and am thikning of replacing > the tranny/differential with Mobil 1. Shifting is getting laborious (yes, > is adjusted correctly) and...
• Volkswagen T5 Pictures online
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:58:36 +0100
  ...gearboxes, both with six gears; Four channel anti-block brakes; Electronic differential lock; AC individually regulated for driver, right passenger, and rear passengers; Electronic...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:48:03 -0500
  ...2wd Limited Slip > > LSD = Limited Slip Differential > LLSD = Locking Limited Slip Differential > > On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM, John Rodgers<inua...
• Re: Vanagon Hybrid ? Wheel Motors
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:00:10 +0200
  ...They´ll fail all the suspension evolvement of the last twenty years or so? The electric differential would be my preference. Regards Raimund Am...
• Re: '88 Power Steering - ATF Dexron ??
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 07:49:52 -0800 (PST)
  ...GL-4 is recomended in the VW (and BMW325) owner's manual for the transmission, and GL-5 for the differential (where applicable). Have...
• Re: How to change ATF in 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 17:09:19 -0500 (CDT)
  ...word liter for quart or qt. :-) > Having just removed my transmission, differential and torque convertor and refilled them I found that the the whole...
• Re: Quantrum Syncro...buy before parted out
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Fri, 22 May 1998 01:11:52 EDT
  ...is some of the door handles seem broken it has locking differential not sure what kind of engine...it will start 279k on the...
• Re: Syncro Lifespan?-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 04:41:47 EDT
  ...updated to help with durablility and increased lifespan. <<Are the CVs, differentials and heads going to need replacement/rebuilds in the next 10K, 25K...
• Re: I am in love : ebay
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 23:36:57 -0700
  ...Urner" <dlu@PATROSA.CANISHE.COM> writes: > Bet you a nickle that they didn't do the viscious coupling and front > differential when they did...
• Re: Buying vanagons as parts donors
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:23:45 -0500
  I always wanted a locking differential for my syncro and found a nearby syncro with a blown engine and a recently rebuilt locker. Admittedly...
• Re: Your Dometic's Best Temp Differential On LP?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:15:13 -0700
  ...Couldn't find a thread about best temp differentials on LP mode in archives, so here I am. This is for a Dometic 182B...
• Re: syncro trans gear engagement
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 17:07:22 -0500
  ...BTW, is there a easy way to check/refill the Syncro 094 transmission/rear differential and front differential? I've tried once but these...
• 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: Viscous Coupling
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sat, 7 May 2016 14:34:11 -0400
  ...There is no harm happening to your differential due to this. > On May 7, 2016, at 12:35 PM, Grant Johnson <smiley.grant@GMAIL...
• Re: limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 3 May 2009 07:09:55 -0600
  Thanks to all who answered. I'm better equipped to make a decision now (I like the TBD LSD option, not sure how much...
• Re: Syn oil in Converted S/A Inline 4
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 12:38:27 -0400
  ...have you tried using it in the tranny (manual) and > differentials? > Bob Stevens Not yet. It's on my list of things to do...
• Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:26:30 -0500
  ...63360 divided by 81 gives you 782 wheel RPM, which > multiplied > times 4.09 for the differential gives you about 3200RPM ideally. > Torque > converter...
• 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...
• Re: Healthiest way to lead an UnHealthy Vanagon lifestyle? (a long attempt at Phrydey humour)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 18:04:31 -0700
  ...My ruined > sense of smell can't detect most things, but it can at least detect that > whiff of sulfur that says "differential oil...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:45:40 -0400
  Congrats! You discovered what most cars on the road have - an open differential. Nothing to be alarmed about. 2009/4/12 Brian Doss <doss88wkndr...
• Re: Redline MTL / Tranny update.
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 20:06:07 -0800
  ...SHOCKPROOFTM GEAR OIL - recommended for heavily -loaded racing differentials and transmissions which see shock-loading. ShockProof contains a unique solid dispersion which cushions gear...
• Re: Synthetic in Automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 19:26:43 -0600
  ...damage to the trans in case of seal failure between the differential and transmission. BTDT I have not tried synthetic in the transmission because...
• Insane Syncro Prices!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Oct 94 9:35:25 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...
• The Time Has Arivven (or: The 1.9L TD Lives, take your pick...)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 18:32:33 -0700
  ...The tires were a bit low from sitting for so long which made it a bit squirly with the locking differential...Boy, what a...
• Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 12:16:32 -0700
  ...problem with it! Some off- >roaders use a "spool" in their differential - basically a straight connection >between both axle halves. This is strictly for...
• Audi 5000 Automatic Transmission in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 00:38:11 -0500
  Does anyone have any actual experience using a Audi 5000 automatic transmission (not including the differential/bell housing unit) in a Vanagon? A search...
• Re: [F] Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 21:01:19 -0600
  ...keep the tracks on, you know) and then apply left/right differential braking somehow, you might be able to steer the thing that way...
• More info on Syncro for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 11:26:56 -0500
  ...It has a locking rear differential. It also is a 5 speed (1st gear is granny gear with 4 other speeds). Like I said...
• Re: AC Drip Drop
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 14:16:06 -0500
  ...This greater pressure differential can actually cause the system to OVERcool the evaporator to below 32degF and cause accumulated condensation to freeze.>> OK, I...
• Re: automatic transmission rebuild - can I do-it-myself?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 3 Mar 2009 13:38:01 -0800
  ...The automatic trans part and the differential part can be regarded as serparate units bolted together. They even have different type oil in each...
• Re: part number needed
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 14:35:24 -0700
  ...part number needed Greetings, I am in desperate need for the part number for the connector which connects to the differential lock circuit board...
• Re: an introduction
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 13 May 1998 16:18:18 -0700
  ...In these situations, it would be wise to engage the front >differential lock if your syncro came so equiped. > Also, sometimes steep roads require...
• Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 22:45:44 -0500
  ...The differential lock must not be engaged." Does anyone know whether the two-speed dyno emissions tests would also do whatever they're worried...
• AT
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 16:14:15 -0800
  ...AT on my friend' Westy has bad differential or so said the shop that checked it. When driving there is noise coming from trans...
• Re: Overheating - Radiator temperature?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 27 May 2005 09:30:40 -0700
  ...In cold weather the limited airflow is made up for by the air temperature differential. In hot weather it can't keep up, so...
• Re: G 50 - What is it?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 18:18:27 -0500
  ...These transmissions >also have stronger differentials and cases and a type of Limited Slip >differential that locks 20% under power and near 100 % on...
• Re: temp gauge shenanagins
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 21:51:48 -0500
  ...If you have the new-style controller then you still have differential diagnosis to do. You still haven't said what year this beast...