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Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 13:00:06 -0400
...1986 Syncro GL (rear damage, no engine, cracked trans no front seats) black interior, vc was fine before accident, I have taken many parts...
Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 15 Oct 2003 10:37:04 -0700
...Do you think JB Weld is strong enough to hold the upper and bottom Syncros together? VC on upper Syncro a must for even...
Re: syncro drive-line
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 5 Jan 2005 19:05:09 -0800
...say you all? > > raj > 88 wolfsburg edition > vanagon GL > Raj, The VC is inside the front diff. Ive good used dirveshafts go for between...
Re: (NVC) EOS Production Link
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:41:55 -0700
On 8/23/2006 3:03 PM Bob Stevens wrote: > VC .. itching for the long weekend for some camping/biking. Miss > living/cooking/sleeping...
Re: Syncro upgrade?
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Tue, 28 Mar 2000 08:39:56 -0800
...The VC - First, make sure the drive shaft is there. (If the VC is toasted, many people remove the drive shaft) Then check the...
Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:19:48 -0800
...The VC is pretty senstive to mismatched tires.. to the degree that Syncro owner's should rotate 5 evenly worn tires .. starting with 5...
Re: HELP! Need a Seattle mechanic!
Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
Tue, 30 Aug 94 10:54:38 PDT
...scr scrpers.hpvcpnpi.vcd.hp.com
Re: Binding when turning
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 3 Oct 1997 14:42:31 -0400
...seems to >be more than what one would expect from the vc on a tight turn....its >almost like the brakes are on...the...
Re: Westy-Vision
Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee
Mon, 20 Oct 1997 14:32:44 -0700
...would love to know how and where they >>mount a TV/VCR unit in a Eurobago, and moreso in a Westy. > >My neighbours unit...
Deep Cycle Battery
Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
Fri, 29 May 1998 08:25:32 -0500
...My tv/vcr says it draws 7 amps on 12 volt. I assumed this means 7 amps an hour and figured that the battery...
syncro-tire pressure
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Tue, 20 Jul 2004 14:36:19 -0400
...into consideration and allowed for? i don't want my new vc to be working anymore than it has to. so do i let...
Re: Gordon River (vancouver island) trip
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:27:59 -0700
...Bell, The only cougars I'm interested in are those able to drive gold-plated Vanagons with VC's made of platinum blond. ;-) BenT...
Eton radio(s) deal at Canadian tire.
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:26:39 -0700
...A neat "throwback" cheap thrill for me and great for the Westy. (VC) I may even carry both. Cheers, Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty...
Re: What are your experiences with Silicone Coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 7 Apr 2020 13:23:35 -0400
...In other words there are several of the Syncro > > hoses that VC has made out of silicon rubber, and that is the only source...
Re: Syncro trans stuff
Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
Wed, 12 Aug 1998 12:32:24 EDT
Eric, I can rebuild the front diffs but choose to purchase the VC's as it is cheaper. I have heard of rebuilt ones...
Re: 1.9 water pump replacement question
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 17:29:19 -0700
...The VC hoses look like they are cut from a length of 1" hose: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1427603303894/page_652...
Re: Genuine VW part
Historical mailing list - C Snyder
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:35:12 +0000
...Genuine VW part > =20 > Hi John, >=20 > I have the metal valve but it uses the same O ring design. = Unless VC has a...
Re: Syncro tire pressure
Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:04:35 -0500
...The VC should take care of difference anyway. Cheers Bob http://idiopath2017.wordpress.com http://idiopath2018.wordpress.com https:/idiopath2019.home.blog https:/idiopath2020...
Re: Holiday Trek, meet bus owners?
Historical mailing list - Paul Retherford
Wed, 6 Dec 1995 15:51:15 -0500 (EST)
...any relatives in Indiana? -Paul -- Paul Retherford |V| http://infocom.com/~paulr |WC| Not very conducive to paulr@infocom.com |W| |VC| heavy concentration
Re: Legendary name.
Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
Sat, 16 Jun 2001 14:36:25 -0500
...Remember the old >VIC-20 computer of the early 80's? It was marketed in Germany as the >VC-20. Why? "V" in German...
Re: Van insolation
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 2 Apr 2022 03:48:46 +0000
...to get one roll of Ultimate 50 and one > sheet > > of VComp > > should be enough to do the rear engine area, front doors and...
Re: SUDDEN POWER STEERING FAILURE
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:20:20 -0400
...I think the VC was healthy. I can't complain that it died as I parked it in my driveway, but that is also...
Re: new driveshafts for raised vanagons
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:42:57 -0700
...ol' gear-reduction boxes on the early > Busses. > I dog-leg VC-Jointaxle� So simple! > Donno why this was not thought of sooner? > Can...
maximum power for frivolous appliances...
Historical mailing list - Adrian Carpenter
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 23:34:56 -0800
...little more wattage out of the sucker to run my tv/vcr/christmas lights/strobe light/disco ball/stereo/toaster oven/etc. :) My power...
Re: NVC (well, slightly VC): Questions about buying used generator/invertor
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 4 Nov 2013 09:09:01 -0700
I used to LIVE in an inhospitable and uncultivated region, but it was hardly unpopulated! Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Nov...
Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:08:18 -0800
...New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs. > > The propshaft which joins your transaxle to the front diff/VC can be > removed. Four bolts/nuts at...
Re: Tires & Spares & rotating & VC
Historical mailing list - Steve
Thu, 15 Apr 1999 20:15:27 -0700
...you will stress your VC ... this is how > mine was ruined. there wasn't much difference, but enough over time to > overheat the VC...
Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:48:21 -0800
...musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > >> Speaking of heat: >> >> https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vCPFjWDwWyw/URLRuT7232I/AAAAAAAAGzc/W6AxiYxxQgw/s640/109%2520relay%2520suppression%2520component.jpg > > -- > Neil n > > 65...
Re: Expendables-Aren't we all? No VC
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:36:01 -0800
Explain? What is an Expendable? How did it get into your van? What is a BT Surround Sound? Why or how does watching something...
Blaup. 'Washington' details pls.
Historical mailing list
Fri, 8 Nov 1996 21:15:34 -0400 (AST)
...My VCR hold its settings for about 10 minutes when power dies. Thanks, Tim OH, final request.... I've had only about 5 messages...
Best VW Meet Awards (F)
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Thu, 27 Jun 1996 22:31:14 -0700 (PDT)
...Copley VW Busses to Inuvik! ============= (604) 689-2660 www.chaco.com/inuvik /_| |__||__| :| putta tobin@vcn.bc.ca July 22-Aug 14 96 O| | putta...
F.S. '88 Wolfsbrg.Ed. Vanagon 63k mi.
Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
11 Dec 96 17:41:48 EST
...Power door locks, pwr mirrors, It comes with a custom rear console (removeable) that has a color TV, and VCR in it and was...
Towing a Syncro
Historical mailing list - Paul Holmdahl
Mon, 06 Jan 97 18:26:00 CDT
...The above brings up a question, What would that do to the differential, VC and transmission since I left it in gear? I made...
Re: Vanagon screens
Historical mailing list - John Fried
Tue, 24 Jul 2001 10:18:22 -0400
...VS109 frt window screen $29.95 > #VW203 sliding window $26.50 > #VC590 sliding dr w/zipper $51.86 > #VR302 rear hatch $47.03 > > I...
Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 8 Jul 2020 19:04:36 +0000
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Re: 30 Syncro fest...
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Mon, 9 Mar 2015 16:37:31 +0100
...Time to take that European vacation! (VC) > > Syncro 30-years will be held in Germany 8/14-8/16. Hopefully I will see more...
Re: NVC huge moths in tampa fl
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:44:19 -0400
...And right at the door step! > > VC: do caterpillars eat Westy canvas? ;) > > > Neil. > > > > On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Project Pat...
Re: viscous coupling
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 26 Sep 1999 18:53:50 -0700
...I Golf in Europe still is available in Syncro and this uses a VC... I have no idea if they are interchangable. At 04...
My name is Keith and I am a Vanagonaholic
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 08:21:01 -0700
...It's not pretty, and has some issues with the VC and f. diff, but hey, that's what projects are for. Got some...
Re: Can you get Matilda into your living room?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:45:18 +0000
...No.! > > VC content-um, um oh yeah, no early buses in 77 Sunset that I can remember. > > > > >
Re: Interesting observation while rotating tires on my Syncro.
Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
Thu, 28 Aug 2003 05:50:35 -0500
...The VW display had a VC with a crank on one side of it and a shaft sticking out the other. The rep had...
Re: Running a TV/VCR in a Westy
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 11 May 2001 12:53:35 -0400
At 12:02 PM 5/11/2001, Royston, Jerry wrote: >buying one of those AC/DC converters that plug into the lighter and then...
Re: Trip Odometer Myth(?)
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 18 Apr 2003 08:31:28 -0700
...junk it has to be the >> speedometer. >>> >>> Engine? Trans? Switchgear? Locks? VC? >>> > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE...
Re: GoWesty Syncro Drive Shaft
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:52:01 -0500
...experience with GoWesty's modified Syncro Driveshaft?� > > Any thoughts on how the design change may affect the VC or Trani? > > Thanks, > Mark > 89 Syncro
Re: What are your experiences with Silicone Coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Mon, 15 Jun 2020 10:52:06 -0400
...In other words there are several of the Syncro > hoses that VC has made out of silicon rubber, and that is the only source...
Re: broken speedometer needle
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:36:07 -0700
...in the process of taking out the speedometer to send to VC for >> repair, I broke the needle (clumsy me ! !) I put it aside...
Re: VC: Late Friday Entry
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 19 Oct 2014 09:45:54 -0600
The Horn on that DashBoard does not appear to be a the MorePrevalent SlideTrombone ~ I'd guess it to be a 3Valve or 3Key...
Re: Early Instrument Cluster Difference Questions + PICS
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:36:24 -0700
...Couldn't find pics of coolant temp gauges on BD or VC's websites. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil...
Re: Binding when turning
Historical mailing list - Peter Pistner
Sun, 5 Oct 1997 22:37:36 -0700
...I can feel the one of the rear tires dragging, so I am fairly sure it isn't the VC. Peter Pistner 91 Synchro
tv in van
Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
Tue, 21 Oct 1997 08:57:08 EDT
...tv & vcr I had a small 5" b&W tv (ac/dc) with an external antenna connection. Bought an inexpensive ac/dc video cassette...
Re: Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Mon, 23 Nov 1998 19:00:56 -0600
...in reverse? If so this would solve a lot of dead VC problems and >give us a much better 4x4 system. The zexel center...
Re: Vanagon on Fox TV tonite?
Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
Sat, 14 Nov 1998 20:35:12 -0700
...things, but when my Father called just to tell me >that he saw the same commercial... > >I'll have the VCR rolling tonite! > >TomC
Re: Vendors Come Through(DVW & Bus Depot)(no serious VC)
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 11 Mar 2004 17:29:59 -0800
DVW Don, You already know that we drive vanagons, therefore you should just send each of us, all cooling, electrical, drivetrain, exhaust, suspension, westfalia...
Re: Spare Tire Interference
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 29 May 1998 11:30:49 -0400
...The VC is not that easy to break. We just talk about it a lot because it is an exotic expensive piece of equipment...
Re: Syncro - tire question regarding flat - help
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:27:06 -0700
...87 syncro > I wouldn't do it without removing the driveshaft. VC can get toasted in that distance. Valve stem split? Isn't there...
Spare Parts List - Input
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 06:57:30 -0700
...1990 Westy Syncro w/160k miles Stats: - Fresh Engine Rebuild - Fresh Trans Rebuild - New VC - Rebalanced Drive Shaft - New Universal Joints - Fresh AC Rebuild...
Re: (NVC) But my comments on the concept Microbus...
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 22 Dec 2003 06:57:22 -0800
...It didn't have a VCR or DVD player and only had only one video screen, I wouldn't trade Goldibox even up for...
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 Sat, 15 May 2004, David Marshall wrote: > As a potential solution to this, I though of perhaps installing a spring > on the vacuum...
Info wtd: Puyallup meet April 28th?
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Fri, 26 Apr 1996 17:32:50 -0700 (PDT)
...Copley VW Busses to Inuvik! ============= (604) 689-2660 www.chaco.com/~coyote/trek /_| |__||__| :| putta tobin@vcn.bc.ca July 22-Aug 14 96 O...
Re: loose input shaft on syncro front diff
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Thu, 30 Sep 1999 12:24:10 -0400
...The shaft doesn't > feel like it's securely mated with the VC. I estimate the amount of play to > be about 5 degrees...