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• Re: Syncro's: + & -
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 03 May 94 17:40:07 EDT
  ...You cannot install the differential to power your front wheels on a 2WD vanagon because the body of the two vehicles is different. So...
• Re: demographics of Vanagon.com
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 23:37:03 EDT
  ...The only vw I've owned is my 1987 Vanagon Syncro GL Weekender with locking differential. She is mettalic red alloy with gray interior...
• About them Norcold refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 08:50:45 -0700
  ...Working with all its might it achieves a good 40 degree F differential between ambient (outside) temperature and inside temp. Which means that when...
• AT or diff noises ?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 20:22:58 -0400
  ...Does this sound like differential failure? Help, my wife is crying and my 81 is waiting for a gas tank. I'm down to...
• Re: oil pump blueprinting question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:20:34 -0800
  ...You can only > have a suction differential equal to the crankcase pressure, which is > slightly more than atmospheric, so a bit over 1 bar...
• RE: new owner
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Jul 1994 10:17:21 -0400
  ...the dash can actually be turned on two ways - fluid pressure differential and by the parking brake being out of the fully released position...
• Re: Syncro Conversion-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 18:43:29 EDT
  ...There are differential kits that will allow power to be transmitted to the wheel with the most traction vs. the allowing the low traction...
• Re: Towing a syncro and driving on missmatched tires
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 11:24:22 -0600
  ...left on a given axle is only going to put the differential through its paces. Maybe not the best idea for an extremely long...
• Re: Weddle Engineering, Locking Differentials Update and Parts Plea
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 00:25:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...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: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 12:47:50 -0800
  FWIW, I can relate some 30-year experience with rear engine - rear drive experience with Positraction (Dana clutch-pack Limited Slip) differentials in ice...
• Re: Syncor chasis & Sunroof Vanagon shell
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 00:57:49 -0500
  ...5) Installing differential lock switch (assuming your particular Syncro has that feature.) 6) Installing front axles/rotors, etc. And then plugging the hole where...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Mod Update
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:29:14 +0000
  ...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: Manual transmission oil?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 May 2009 15:19:58 -0700
  ...They are even saying right now, that MT-90 is intended for limited slip differentials, and is not really the right oil to use...
• RE: 87 Syncro - Cost of New Tranny??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 04 Mar 1996 12:49:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have not had any |trouble as of yet, the differential lock works too. But, Since I have |replaced just about every other part...
• FS: My 86 Syncro GL Daily Driver
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 12 Aug 1997 06:09:55 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Has diff differential lock. * New heads & gaskets & radiator at 90k * New rotors @ 80k * New 1/3 exhaust @ 98k * New muffler @ 94k * New 6 ply...
• Re: Hello! I'm new to the list and my '86 Weekender's manual
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Wed, 6 May 1998 22:56:36 -0400
  ...This wears the first gear syncro heavily, as the speed differential has to be equalized. I don't know exactly why, but second always...
• Syncro starter removal question
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:27:28 -0700
  Hi, Im trying to remove the starter on my 87 syncro and am having a problem getting the differential lock servo off. I removed...
• Re: synchro question
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 20:30:38 -0800
  ...The owner states that the rear differential doesn't lock properly, > but the drive shaft has been re-balanced. does this make sense and...
• Re: CV joint theory: long
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 21:56:11 -0600
  The Differential (Rear Wheel Drive) This animation demonstrates how the power from the drive shaft turns the ring gear, which is fastened to the...
• Re: Why is this Here?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 22:07:16 -0400
  ...If you are talking about a blue ribbon cable, that is connected to the oil pressure differential circuit board in the speedometer. If you...
• Eurospec "Big Brake" kit.
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:47:20 -0800
  ...Reminds me of the limited slip differentials that are available. Great product, but damn expensive. So, back to the original question. If anyone has...
• Re: AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 21:20:03 -0600
  ...writes: > > You can make it even easier by not removing the differential. Just > remove > > the transmission itself and leave the diff attached to the...
• Re: Automatic transmission cooler-advice wanted
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:23:20 -0800
  ...Check your AT Dipstick for tell-tail signs of Coolant and/or Gear-Oil from the Differential. The first indicator (on the Dipstick) of...
• Muir "How to Buy a VW" Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
  Sat, 29 Oct 1994 14:01:26 -0400 (EDT)
  ...My question is, he says to check the differential and brakes this way: jack up one side of the car, block the other wheels...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Reset
  Historical mailing list - John Hung
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 10:50:03 -0500
  ...I assume it is similar on an 87 synchro, but they probably drive off the front differential or something like that. The clock box...
• For Sale 87 Syncro $ 5,000
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 23:50:21 -0600
  ...87 Syncro GL, 5 speed, lock-up rear differential (I tested it. It works.) Recently rebuilt engine and clutch, 2 new cv joints, light...
• 87 Syncro Westfalia For Sale-Cheap!
  Historical mailing list - chris rahn
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 09:20:35 -0600
  ...2000, Less than 3000 miles on trans), Rear differential locker, Alloy wheels, Nearly new BF Goodrich all terrain TA tires, Air Conditioning(Needs Recharge...
• Transaxle problem 88 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Mark Whitters
  Sun, 27 May 2001 15:01:18 -0700
  ...Recently the transmission was replaced with a used one along with a brand new differential. The van worked great for about 2 weeks of...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:11:44 -0600
  ...The engineer told Tom that VW transaxles SHOULD NOT HAVE OIL IN THEM DESIGNED FOR LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIALS...... which includes their own MT-90...
• 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: syncro parts, Jim Davis
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 03:02:18 EDT
  ...transmission (with diff lock), driveshaft, front differential, 4 axles, 8 CV joints, 2 brake rotors, 1 brake drum, power steering rack, front & rear suspension...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 17:02:23 -0400
  ...202-489-7590, leave message. '65 camper, mostly original, new differential, 2nd owner, garaged, $4000 obo. 703-836-3779. OTHER AIR-COOLEDS: '77 Super...
• Re: Transmission fluid (Auto) spewing out of dipstick
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 13:41:56 EDT
  ...It's the breather on top of the differential. The one to the side not the one in the middle. The middle one is...
• Re: The New Rear-Engined VW UP!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:59:52 -0400
  ...those people as very skilled snow drivers, > or the vehicles even that good most of the time in snow. 'locking > differential ? - what's that ? "
• Re: Q: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 18:21:31 -0800
  Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel <jlecruguel@AEI.CA> wrote: Can someone point me to a good solution: how much would it cost to add a...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 22 May 2016 07:37:57 -0400
  ...The Torque converter, the > differential, and the CV joints are all things I wanted to learn about > at a later date. I guess I...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 27 Aug 2014 22:22:11 -1000
  ...that way you can have a 2WD 4 speed trans, with vacuum actuated locking rear differential .. ala stock syncro . On 8/27/2014 5...
• Re: [syncro.org] FRONT DIFF LOCK MERITS & AVAILABILITY
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 12 May 2006 20:59:50 -0700
  ...stuck - it is very very hard to steer with the front differential locked. On sand I would rather have 50/50 front rear distribution...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:53:48 -0700
  ...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: EV w/VR6
  Historical mailing list
  17 Apr 1996 05:55:02 GMT
  Austin inquires: > what is .../EDL? I believe that would be Electronic Differential Lock, which, I guess, is the nerdic equivalent of Traction Control System...
• FS: 87 Turbo Quantum Syncro Wagon 250hp full time 4wd wagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 13:25:55 EDT
  ...Full time 4wd with locking differentials. 35,000 miles on complete rebuild. The car utilizes an Audi MC code turbo motor with Haltech programmable...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:57:27 -0400
  ...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: input shaft (again)
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 22 May 2003 14:26:30 -0400
  ...Then pull straight back on the collar (towards you) that slides over the input shaft - you may need to turn the differential to a...
• Re: Dometic in 100F ambient?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:01:25 -0600
  I was getting at least a 45 degree differential recently after adding insulation everyplace I could think to, and also using a rear fan...
• 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: limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 3 May 2009 09:33:38 -0400
  I think it's a great idea if you can retain the parking brake function. On 5/3/09, Warren Lail <wklail@gmail.com...
• Re: Alternate Syncro Ratios and Configurations #2
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 14:45:26 EST
  ...event that you have a problem with either your transmission or differential in the future, as you will not be able to obtaining spare...
• Re: springs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 13:38:06 -0700
  ...They can do lots of stuff, even differential height from side to side. Chris Halsell wrote: > > Hello- > > I have a question about replacing springs...
• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:59:39 -0500
  ...Yet another would be to use a gauge designed for differential-pressure measurements, but I think they tend to be $$. d David Beierl - Providence...
• Re: Sad and depressed
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 09:37:58 -1000
  ...but google 'replacing seal between differential and transmission on a Vanagon automatic transaxle.' that'll get you started. that's how to find out...
• Re: Limited slip options
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 10:13:16 -0800
  ...locking differential. > The Peloquin (which is sold by numerous vendors, most making no reference > to "Peloquin") is of course a torque-biasing differential. > http...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 10:52:45 -0700
  ...Does this 3 way Dometic have a better temperature differential than 40F ? Neil. On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 5:38 AM, Leonard Sitongia...
• Re: Automatic Phobia (Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 10:49:05 -0400
  ...Just make sure that your differential hasn't crapped out on you >first. You'll be reusing it if you cross-breed. > > I rebiuld...
• Re: humming synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 19:03:04 -0400
  ...Sounds like it could be the differential perhaps. <snip> >Mike Ransom, Wanabus(Synchro, straight vanagon) Syncro has no H. Good luck, Jim Davis 87...
• Re: Rebuilt Viscous Couplers (Was Re : How VC's work -- Please Read)
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:18:22 +0200
  ...Front differential rebuild US$ 1195.00 Viscous Coupling rebuild US$ 595.00 US$ 300 for core. Don't know more, in particular nothing about...
• Re: Goofy Coolant Refresh Idea
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 13:23:03 -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...
• Re: Automatic vs. 4 Speed Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:15:53 -0700
  ...Also, none of the other options are available like rear differential locker, etc. Pros for the Manual: Slightly better gas milage, both highway and...
• Re: Has anybody put in a sunroof into a Vanagon that did not come with one?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 14:39:54 -0500
  ...Mark - You don"t happen to have the externals and/or internals for a locking differential do you? I'm on the lookout. Chris...
• Re: GPS
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 May 2000 19:38:42 -0400
  ...They have even gone to the extent of building differential transmitters in many many places so that DGPS will work.* But with SA turned...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 20:03:00 -0400
  ...2014 at 6:50 PM, Project Pat <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > >> Differential pressure. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...