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Re: ATF leaking into differential
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:18:41 -0400
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Re: cv joint question
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Jul 1995 00:05:29 -0400
...cap in the center that prevents trans gear oil from getting out and dust/dirt from getting into the differential. If the cap is...
Re: Transmission question
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Fri, 3 Dec 1999 16:53:06 -0500
...to due with the ring gear of the pinion being off center. The stub axles that are inside the tranny are of different length...
Re: parts
Historical mailing list - Leon
Fri, 19 Sep 2003 14:29:58 -0700
AT CV joint axles are diffrent length left from right because AT differential is offset from centerline. Leon On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 01...
Re: Power loss with 15" wheels
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:51:52 -0800
...center of the axle to the ground. For the sake of example call this the rolling radius. For any given engine transmission differential instance...
My 1988 Syncro Double Cab is for sale
Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
Sun, 14 Jan 2001 11:02:26 -0800
...interior (front seats have arm-rests and adjustable back support) - Rear differential lock - Roll bar with rear mounted spare tire - Canvas Canopy (Dark Green...
Re: fridge exhaust cover
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 4 May 2004 06:04:12 EDT
...Your information is persuasive, but why is my '86 Wolfsburg Base Camper rusting on the lower seam of center panel on the left side...
Rear Suspension Noises
Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
Mon, 1 Aug 2011 22:09:03 -0700
...1.9l WBX and all, we went everywhere around Mt Baker we pleased, up to the differential in melting snow. In 1st/2nd gears...
Re: Viscous Coupling
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 7 May 2016 17:50:34 -0400
...in the front differential may help reduce the heating effect that is bringing the problem on. You can remove the center drive shaft and...
Please Help! 4-Speed Transmission problem
Historical mailing list - All of Us
Sun, 18 Aug 2002 13:38:26 -0500
...Closer inspection revealed that the cap in the center of the drive hub/flange (?) is leaking and allowing gear lube from the differential to...
Fwd: Re: Test Setup Test Viscous With Torque Wrench
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 12 Feb 1999 03:59:28 -0500
...Then I tried the same >thing on the original diff still installed in my van, but with the center >driveshaft removed. A similar value...
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...
Syncro double-cab tranny woes story
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sat, 11 Sep 1999 22:07:26 -0300
...the top of the transmission housing (the center housing) had been eaten completely through the top of the casing - a whole the size of...
1987 Syncro for sale
Historical mailing list - John Gray
Tue, 25 Sep 2001 18:28:03 -0700
...I tried the rear differential lockout switch for extra traction after being plowed in at the ski resort, worked great. Recently put $1500 into...
I did the ultimate upgrade for Christmas!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:42:19 -0800
...V10 TDI engine - 6 speed Tiptronic transmission - 18" wheels - Locking center and rear differentials - High and low range transfer case - Cab adjustable suspension - Navigation...
Re: Syncro Front Axle Removal
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:16:15 -0400
...http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonkanas Longmont, Colorado; Cultural Center of the Universe Website: http://www.qadas.com/~kanas <http://www.qadas.com/%7Ekanas...
Re: Message to Newbies - ATF
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:26:56 -0400
...If the center seals are bad you can be assured the auto section is ready for overhaul anyway. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: syncro uneven tire wear?
Historical mailing list - Paul Uusitalo
Wed, 7 May 1997 13:33:53 -0700
...Problem with front differential. > - May not be distributing the torque properly to the front wheels. (I am > not into the workings of Syncro differentials...
Re: Syncro experiences?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 Dec 94 11:19:11 PST
...It has a viscous coupling which acts as the center "differential" and keeps the front and rear axles spinning at roughly the same speed...
Re: Manual Transmission Leaking at CV Joint
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:01:43 -0400
...The disc in the center of the drive flange and the flange seal have already been mentioned. I have changed them about a dozen...
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...
Re: One More on Rollover Fatalities...
Historical mailing list - John Koloski
Thu, 21 Sep 2000 18:38:20 -0400
...the center of your wheels (the axle). Most 4WDs have the engine at chest height and propeller shafts angled downwards to the differentials. Sailboats...
Pictures of my 'new' Syncro Westfalia Joker online!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 20:22:53 -0800
...000km on it (factory new) - Locking front differential - New viscous coupler - New brakes and CVs - Front, center and rear skid plates - Bull bar with...
Re: Audi Parts in a Vanagon (Frankensteinagon?)
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Sat, 28 Feb 1998 18:53:50 -0500
...but you'd need to find a way to flip the differential so >that the drive direction was reversed. This could be done on...
Re: Syncro Diff Is Weird One Without Viscous Coupling!
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 15 Oct 1998 12:02:06 -0400
...A lockable and UNLOCKABLE center diff. That is in my >mind absolutely superb, you delete the somewhat wonderful but equally >wearable and hokey VC...
Re: How long to do a valve job and replace the seats?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 27 Sep 2000 14:55:35 -0500
...In the aircraft industry, on the average general aviation airplanes that run flat 4 and 6 cylinder opposed aircooled engine, a differential compression test...
Re: Why Headers Crack
Historical mailing list - --------------------
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:11:20 -0500
...I've noted that some head pipes don't have the center support from the factory. I guess they expect you to use the...
Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Sat, 7 Jun 2014 22:03:48 -0600
...And now have > >>> Peloquin differential, even better. Light sand and loose dirt not even > >>> noticeable. > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Casey > >> >
Re: cold start strategies
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Fri, 10 Jan 1997 12:39:27 -0800
...6) Use synthetic engine oil, transaxle and differential grease 7) -12F is real dangerous, so relax, give up and have a hot chocolate. > > When...
Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Dec 2007 - Special issue (#2007-1346)
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:59:39 -0800
...Head shops use them for warranty purposes, if the head gets so hot the disc falls off or the center melts out, then no...
Amazing fridge success and another fun-filled road-trip!
Historical mailing list - Westyman
Mon, 22 Sep 2003 19:33:27 -0700
...Some good ideas were offered, however the general consensus was that I should not expect much more than a 30~35 degree temp differential...
Re: Westy Fridge Project
Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
Sun, 16 May 1999 11:19:43 -0700
...I placed it on the > top shelf, centered, and at the front edge. I turned on my propane at > both valves, set the thermostat...
Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
18 Sep 1995 11:42:11 EST
...in my van they don't light up) indicating the center and front differentials. I can't find these lights in the Bentley wiring...
1986 Syncro For Sale...Albany, NY
Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
Tue, 2 Dec 2003 00:42:02 EST
...from bumpers Muffler is quite Good tread Has differential lock CD player 4 speakers Center console Needs: Starter (works, but needs to be whacked...
Differential Seal Replacement Procedure
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Jun 1996 15:44:07 -0500 (CDT)
...There is a seal inside of the differential assembly of you transmission that might start to leak. I have been told that they rarely...
Syncro Aux. fuel tank.
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
Wed, 22 Oct 1997 09:51:57 -0600
...The front differential is in the way, the drive shaft runs right thru the center lower part of the tank. The depresion noted by...
Re: vanagon Digest - 1 Dec 2003 to 2 Dec 2003 - Special issue (#2003-1132)
Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
Tue, 2 Dec 2003 10:51:01 -0500
...from bumpers > Muffler is quite > Good tread > Has differential lock > CD player 4 speakers > Center console > > > Needs: > Starter (works, but needs to be whacked...
Re: Towing a syncro.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 18:28:00 -0400
...Wit the engine out, it is extremely important to have it level and secured if the center drive shaft is in. Personally, for a...
Re: Syncro diff problem
Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
Wed, 10 Jun 1998 20:49:02 +0100
...In > my > station wagon you could lock the center diff and then both the center > diff and > the rear diff if needed and the...
AWD and Tires
Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
Thu, 9 Nov 2006 17:48:19 -0700
...The wheel sensors for the ABS send signals to the traction control computer, which engages the front/rear differential when a difference is detected...
Re: What did I do to make my brake light come on?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 11 May 2005 19:03:07 -0700
...Prior years did not have this, they only had a master cylinder pressure differential arrangement that would light the brake warning light if one...
Re: Please Help! 4-Speed Transmission problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Aug 2002 17:22:37 -0400
...Closer inspection revealed that the cap in the center of the drive hub/flange (?) is leaking and allowing gear lube from the differential to...
Re: How long to do a valve job and replace the seats?
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Wed, 27 Sep 2000 16:44:36 -0400
...The engine is rotated to top dead center on > the compression stroke. This ensures that both valves are closed. The propeller > is held so...
Need some advice
Historical mailing list - WFryer
Sun, 9 Jan 2000 20:22:59 -0800
...1) I've pulled the center driveshaft to check U-joints - which seem perfectly fine; not tight, just snug, no looseness. I will drive...
Re: NOT a Fryeday Funnie
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:24:14 -0800
...Wrong! Even with all wheel drive and the center differential locked I still managed to do three complete circles on an ice covered road...
Re: ignition buzz in speakers on 88 vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 26 Jul 2002 09:25:36 -0400
...The result is noisy current flowing through the shield, that induces noise onto the center conductor. This can be fixed with a ground isolator...
Re: oil pressure problems, still
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:11:19 -0400
...The original sensor is located at the center cam bearing, a very low pressure point after all the losses including the filter. Since the...
Re: AWD and Tires
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 9 Nov 2006 17:08:32 -0900
...The > wheelsensors for the ABS send signals to the traction control > computer, which > engages the front/rear differential when a difference is detected. > > The...
Re: Diff Lock not going off (86 westy)
Historical mailing list - john cianci
Tue, 1 Apr 2003 19:44:14 +0000
...It appears as <DIV></DIV>>though the rear differential won't unlock. I checked <DIV></DIV>>the archives and have found some...
Re: A mystery
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 22:14:03 -0500
...The axle flanges and stubs are one piece, that slide into the > center bore of the differential and engage in the splines of the...
Model Summary for 1987 Vanagon USA
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:58:53 -0500
...5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide Center swivel bucket seat with storage compartment base & armrests Locking rear differential 1987-1/2 VANAGON GL WOLFSBURG...
Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Dec 2007 - Special issue (#2007-1346)
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:34:44 -0800
...Head shops use them for warranty > purposes, if the head gets so hot the disc falls off or the center melts > out, then no...
Re: Is it open-cell foam if it doesn't say closed-cell? (heater flap material)
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:39:33 -0700
...The center was only a couple or three mm thick, but there was a bead around the edge that was maybe 4-5mm. Karl...
Re: bucking at 2K rpm
Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
Wed, 5 Nov 2008 21:56:26 -0900
...I have found one on the engine, and another on the firewall, and know there is one major one somewhere on the differential (?) From...
Head Gasket Woes
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 13 Feb 95 12:06:08 PST
...I had the heads replaced and discovered some price differentials that might be of interest. Head= VWPN 025.101.065.C if ordered from...
Re: Great Eastern American/Canadian Road Trip
Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
Sat, 11 Aug 2012 08:29:53 -0230
...If you were touring the entire island in the old days, the price differential PaB to Argentia was about equal to the fuel cost...
Locked rear axles...
Historical mailing list
Sat, 13 Apr 96 00:42 CDT
Jim Davis posted a very lucid article on locking differentials. I'll try not to re-explain anything he explained, but there's a...
lots of leftovers for sale
Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
Thu, 21 Jan 1999 21:44:13 -0600
...front axles boot kits, org., $20 inside, $30 outside Syncro, front differential, VC seems too stiff, $250 Syncro starter, used for two month, Bosch...
Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:02:37 -0800
...EG if the fuel cost differential is 20% more for diesel and the fuel consumption is 20% less than gasoline it's a fuel...
Re: Great Eastern American/Canadian Road Trip
Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
Sat, 11 Aug 2012 08:46:48 -0230
...My Eurovan should do the distance on two fillups which is quite a bit less than the approximate $200 price differential (No trailer this...