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Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:40:54 +0100
...Locking differential > > > >As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided > that > >due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight...
Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Wed, 8 Feb 2006 12:32:41 -0500
...I have alwats wanted a locking differential, but lately I have been wondering about a limited slip instead. I'd love to here what...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 18:47:56 -0400
...Locking differential > > > > > >As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided > > that > > >due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 11:13:16 -0400
...Locking differential As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided that due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight...
Re: Possibly stupid Syncro questions
Historical mailing list
Fri, 13 Sep 1996 16:11:38 -0400
...Is there any reason that this is a good/bad idea? > > Was the differential lock available on any 2wd cars? No. Not any 2WD...
Rear Differential Curiosity Solved
Historical mailing list - Joe Friedrichs
Wed, 2 Dec 1998 13:21:30 -0500
...To those of you who are not sure if their differentials are working when locked, take it from a newcomer to syncros - there is...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 09:42:39 -0700
...Locking differential > >As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided that >due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 00:09:00 +0100
...Locking differential > > > >As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided > that > >due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight...
Re: Differential Lock curiosity
Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
Wed, 2 Dec 1998 07:51:29 EST
...My question is with the differential lock. In its normal unlocked position the "switch" is pulled out. When pushed in the differential lock is...
advice needed regarding decoupler and differential lock install
Historical mailing list - Ki Hong
Fri, 29 Mar 2002 16:54:46 -0800
...first was getting a decoupler and the other was getting a locking differential. any thoughts or opinions on whether i should get these extras...
Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 16 May 2004 15:08:34 -0700
...Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question Dave, How about haveing one valve control 4wd mode and the other control...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:57:28 -0400
...Locking differential > >As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided that >due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight...
Removing Differential Lock / Cruise Control Plumbing
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:42:39 -0400
Hi All, I'm swapping to a locking differential in my syncro and was advised to run the hoses for the differential lock while...
Re: Vanagon Camper now at $26,600.00 On E-bay
Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
Wed, 18 Jun 2003 11:26:31 -0700
Ah yes but Mike, does yours have a "locking differential"? Am I missinig something here, why would a non syncro have a locking differential...
Diferential lock
Historical mailing list - kfilc
Sat, 27 Sep 2003 00:22:16 -0000
Hi There, Is there the possibility to put a differential lock in a 2wheel drive Vanagon and if, did somebody have any experience in...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 15 Jul 2002 22:07:41 -0600
...Locking differential > > I remember Lilly saying he had this on his > vanagon, but I've never seen them advertised > before. Just the trick for...
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
I realize the sand part, I am just failing to see the logic of ALWAYS locking the rears and front differentials at the SAME...
Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 3 Nov 2009 07:10:16 -0800
...wrote: > >>>I researched the differential before purchase, > > >>>so was pretty well aware of what I was getting into. > > >>>A locker would be wonderful in...
Re: New Syncro - some questions
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Thu, 4 Dec 1997 15:02:11 EST
...Don't you mean the differential lock? The Syncro AWD is always engaged and varies the amount of torque distributed to front and rear...
Re: Limited slip in a 2WD Vanagon's rear end
Historical mailing list - jbange
Sun, 30 Jan 2005 08:38:17 -0800
...I don't think there's a place to mount the differential lock actuator on the automatic differential casing. John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
Re: Experience with Lock Right Differentials
Historical mailing list
Wed, 2 Oct 1996 21:25:14
...Experience with Lock Right Differentials Date: 30 Sep 1996 00:54:59 -0400 I have a lockright in my wrangler and it works great...
Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Sun, 16 May 2004 23:41:22 -0400
...Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety > question > > > Dave, > How about haveing one valve control 4wd mode and the other > control...
1987 Syncro Westy questions
Historical mailing list - coyote
Mon, 21 Sep 1998 09:21:22 -0700
...Next to the rear locking differential dash switch there are two other knockouts that suggest switchs for the front differential lockout and drive shaft...
WTB rear differential lock externals
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 14:24:54 -0500
My 86 syncro may need a new transmission and I want to put a locker on the rear at the same time. Anyone have...
Re: Differential lock and Sychro Vacum Plumbing
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 7 Apr 2000 12:01:08 -0700
Robert, Check out the differential lock article at: http://www.concentric.net/~Sxs/Links.htm That's all I know about the subject. Bill...
Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Tue, 14 Feb 2006 11:41:10 -0600
...Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons >Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 12:24:43 -0500 > >Repost, I did not get anyone's...
syncro locking differential stuck on!
Historical mailing list - CHRISTOPHER FRYER
Tue, 25 Apr 2000 13:40:21 EDT
help, on the way to college today i noticed that in my 87 vanagon syncro gl that the rear locking differential lock was stuck...
Re: Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Sep 1995 18:47:29 -0400
...Africa I think) that also have a front locking differential. Indeed, the front differential on your Syncro will have a mounting pad for the...
Syncro diff lock dash switch part#
Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 11:01:15 -0500
Hello, Could someone please forward me the part # for a 1991 Syncro differential lock dash switch. Thank you. Dylan Friedman 1991 Westy Syncro GL...
Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 14 Feb 2006 12:24:43 -0500
...I have alwats wanted a locking differential, but lately I have been wondering about a limited slip instead. I'd love to here what...
RE: troubleshooting rear locking differential on syncro
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 8 Apr 1996 21:01:36 -0700
...troubleshooting rear locking differential on syncro I need to know how to adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain a locking rear differential in my 1986 Westy...
Re: Syncro Diff Is Weird One Without Viscous Coupling!
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 15 Oct 1998 14:21:05 -0400
...it >physically installed would always be locked in a 50/50 front to rear with no >differential action front to back (not a great...
Re: Transmission Gurus?
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Mon, 1 Dec 2014 07:37:03 -0400
...differentials and they are > excellent, If cost is not too great, that would probably be the most > convenient for my needs...A locking differential...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 11:34:26 -0600
...The locking rear differential made a huge difference, both in overall ability to keep going straight while driving slowly on snow-covered roads, and...
FOR SALE: 91 Syncro Turbo Diesel Drive Train and Motor
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 1 Jan 2002 09:55:25 -0800
...Included is the following items: - 5.43:1 transmission with differential lock - Drive Shaft - Viscous Coupler - 5.43:1 front differential with differential lock...
Re: Problems that need solutions...
Historical mailing list
Mon, 2 Jun 1997 01:01:40 -0400 (EDT)
...Keep looking. > The differential lockout valve seems to be located in the position one > would find a fill plug on a manual trans.. Do...
No vacuum @ locking diff control
Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:12:08 -0700
Greetings folks, I discovered awhile back that the locking differential wouldn't engage, and the dash switch didn't hiss like it normally does...
Differential lock lock
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
Sun, 6 Jun 1999 22:55:03 -0700
Differential lock has always worked after a few seconds for 20 or 30 tries. Yesterday, inadverdently had the knob out (on) and moved the...
Re: Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sat, 8 Apr 2000 07:37:29 -0700
...Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire > In my continuing effort to identify an orphan wire on my 86 Syncro, I have > narrowed my search to...
Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:33:22 -0800
...re '....including my own fnt and rear locker LSD's" "locker limited slip differential" ? the reason I ask is a guy just contacted me...
Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:32:14 -0800
Yeah,�though Troy's point needs to be well taken about Quaife style (Peloquin being the biggest oldest ripoff of such) differentials.� They are...
Transmission Gurus?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 30 Nov 2014 08:37:31 -0800
...How does the locker system work on a Vanagon transmission? How do limited slip differentials work? Can I have either one of these systems...
Syncro controls?
Historical mailing list - John Dilworth
Mon, 20 Oct 1997 13:40:38 -0400
...When I first got into the '86 the knob for the locking differential was pulled out. My reaction was "oh, someone left the differential...
Re: limited slip differential (LVC)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 3 May 2009 13:14:33 -0700
...Is there a Syncro out there > that can do this? Can Syncro differentials be set to full lock? Would this > only be possible with...
83.5 Westy; Automatic; Replacing Differential (Final Drive) Pan G asket
Historical mailing list - Mark Rissman
Mon, 3 Apr 2000 16:58:45 -0700
I am replacing my gasket for the differential (Final Drive) on my 83.5 Westy Automatic (160,000 Miles) because its starting to leak...
FS 1990 West Syncro for sale, Locking rear & FRONT diff
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 14 Mar 1999 18:06:00 -0400
...1990 West Syncro for sale, Locking rear AND FRONT differential, flawless van. (Portola Valley, California (Northern)) contact them not me.
Syncro Differential Lock Stuck?
Historical mailing list - Robert Work
Sun, 10 Jul 2005 21:43:39 EDT
I cannot engage the diff lock. There are no vacuum leaks. I have traced the problem to the operating rod? It seems frozen in...
Re: WTB: Synchro Locking Differential Switch
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Mon, 1 Nov 1999 22:47:07 -0500
...a locking rear differential. The guys at German Transaxle in Bend, > Oregon say they can do this with a synchro case and lock mechanism...
Re: Syncro lock light
Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
Tue, 18 Aug 1998 06:32:38 PDT
Rob, Crawl under the van and check that both little vacuum hoses are well connected on the differential lock servo. The servo is right...
Front differential lock
Historical mailing list - JP
Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:13:53 -0400
Hi volks, I wish to add (in spring 2007 or sonner if not too expensive) a front differential lock to my Syncro. MIne has...
Ltd. slip rear diff.
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 Oct 1995 20:05:23 -0700
...I know a locking differential was a syncro option, but was a similar rear diff available for two-wheelies? Can anyone put this argument...
Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sun, 16 May 2004 11:47:42 -0400
...on the vacuum actuator for the front differential lock that will apply > outward pressure on the locking pin, so if vacuum to the actuator...
Re: Transmission Gurus?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 30 Nov 2014 18:48:17 -0800
...The > factory set up used a vacuum operated actuator to lock and unlock the > differential. When locked you do have a fully locked rear...
Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?-REPLY
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Tue, 16 Jun 1998 01:28:21 EDT
...Would one of those limited diffs be available for the front differential so I dont have to figure out how to manually lock up...
Re: Syncro without AC without diff lock @ $11K
Historical mailing list
Thu, 28 May 1998 12:10:25 EDT
if you want one and you are near minneapolis, i have an 87 with new head gaskets with the locking differential for 3850.00...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Thu, 18 Sep 1997 19:07:21 -0400
hey y'all, on the synchro, does the middle differential have the locking unit on it or the rear differential? i was just wondering...
Looking for differential lock parts(from Syncro)
Historical mailing list - John Clemens
Sun, 9 Jun 2002 19:58:41 -0700
I'm looking for the entire vacuum control system for the locking differential system on a Syncro vanagon.. There is a control valve(with...
differential lock servo 87 syncro? I need one.
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 31 Oct 2001 09:31:49 -0800
I cannot find the Differential Lock Servo Part at either busdepot.com or vanagain.com. Is this a dealer only item ( I called the...
Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sat, 8 Apr 2000 01:18:03 -0500
In my continuing effort to identify an orphan wire on my 86 Syncro, I have narrowed my search to to the differential lock switch...
Re: [Syncro] 2/4WD option
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 1 Nov 1999 11:22:35 -0500
...Little Pinions Set, two little pinions, for non-locking diff, rear, 091 598 081 #3. Little Pinions Set, two little pinions, for locking differential...