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• Re: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 20:30:34 -0500
  ...adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD Hi all! This thread few days ago interested me a lot http://gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Free battery and Fridge For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 08:22:59 -0700
  ...Under these conditions, the reefer was pulling a 52F temperature differential at the end of the day. I have a pdf of the test...
• Re: tire diamaters
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Mon, 22 Aug 1994 23:26:05 -0400 (EDT)
  ...tire > would make up for its lack of reinforcement. > > DC > I wouldn't think it would be very good for your differential to be...
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 15:44:44 +1300
  ...A worn differential may also whine under load. My 095 trans suffered a collapsed mainshaft bearing; this did not quite make what you'd...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 10:59:46 -0400
  ...I'm not disagreeing with your stand, just with this particular argument. > Many manual transmissions and differentials use synthetic gear lubes > "filled for life...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:01:30 -0600
  ...which includes their > own MT-90. > > Redline makes a special oil for VW and other non-slip differential > trannys. It's termed "75-90NS...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Sat, 21 May 2016 21:55:09 -1000
  ...the differential pan gasket .. if you are wanting to avoid having the project expand too much, you can do that later with no real...
• electronic limited slip differential idea for 2wd vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:47:25 -0400
  ...I've always liked the idea of a traction control system on AWD cars that have open differentials and just use the ABS system...
• Re: Squeaking Bushings - (another long thesis!)
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 09:16:48 -0700
  ...wheels to move up and down independently and independent of the differential.. The two ends of the drive shaft had a fork yoke connected...
• Re: Automatic tranny rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 21:32:03 -0800
  ...We do quite a few of these and only charge $950/exchange and that includes rebuilding the differential and a rebuilt torque converter. I...
• Re: For Archives: replacing transmission drive shaft seals
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 12:24:14 -0500
  ...Is there any benifit from moving these retainers a bit, like a tighter differential.Less slop? I see adjustment slots, that have been provided...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 10:28:13 -0800
  ...So, unless you want to fit a differential w/lock, splitting out the brake is surely the way to go. I have been driving...
• Re: 5 speed transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:02:22 -0700
  ...one thing people do with 2WD transmissions sometimes is use a syncro housing with differential lock in it. that way you can have 2WD...
• 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...
• Is my Clutch/Brake fluid leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 10:00:47 -0500
  ...However, my the only fluid leak that I have is a very slow one from the vicinity of the front differential/VC. Could this...
• Re: Positive Vendor report - second weddle
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 22:04:49 -0700
  ...and Cory Motors > in Santa Barbara, CA. > > I had Weddle outfit a south African 5spd > transmission with od 5th and > syncro locking differential, and...
• Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 5 May 2005 16:25:01 -0400
  ...At the current $.95/litre there's a fuel saving of $4100 dollars over 100 000 miles with a 5.5mpg average differential. If...
• Re: Message to Newbies - ATF
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:44:47 -0500
  ...Message to Newbies > > >> The automatic trans-axle still has a differential section lubed >> with > gear >> oil; the same as a manual trans. Only the...
• Need good Westy Auto Trans shop in SE Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:13:22 -0400
  ...My guess is that the guys who did the repair, failed to install the Differential Seals correctly. http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php...
• Re: hi-speed hijinks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jul 94 22:36:37 PDT
  ...not to without, as Joel mentioned, getting flattened by the speed differential). I kind of enjoy driving him at 60 or so, faster than...
• Re: Transmission Be Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott A. Harvey
  Tue, 28 May 1996 14:55:38 PDT
  ...Box 15466 Lock-Right limited slip differential kit > Long Beach, CA 90815 for Bus/Vanagon transmissions ($300+labor) > (310) 598-2731
• Transmission Oil & Drain Tools
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 10:35:41 -0800
  ...Does anyone know what size allen/hex wrenches you need for the transmission and front differential drain and filler plugs on a '90 syncro...
• missing Syncro differential! WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 23:03:04 -0800
  >> >my mechanic said the whole unit was gone bolts ,boots ,mounts and all >on the front right the drive shaft was attached to nothing...
• Re: Rebuilt Viscous Couplers (Was Re : How VC's work -- PleaseRead)
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 08:33:31 -0700
  ...US$ 600 for core. > > Front differential rebuild US$ 1195.00 > > Viscous Coupling rebuild US$ 595.00 US$ 300 for core. > > Don't know more...
• Re: vc question on syncro
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 00:21:35 -0800
  ...vc question on syncro > The VC is in the front differential, not the transmission in the rear. > > David Marshall > > Fast Forward Automotive Inc. > 4356...
• Re: price diff. between 2wd and 4wd SA big brake kits?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:35:21 -0400
  ...on eBay, but I suppose I should have just considered the differential between 2WD and 4WD kits to determine that price. I can p...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:51:17 -0700
  ...the differential in the rear end drives both wheels evenly............ as long as the van is going straight, and there is equal and good...
• Re: Front Wheel Bearing Source
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:03:23 -0800
  ...It is also used on the IRS differential output shafts (1 each side) on Beetles, Ghias and Type 3s I have repros on my...
• Re: CV boot or axle?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:36:29 -0700
  I agree Brendan - CV joints are such amazing pieces of human thinking, as are differentials and gearboxes. On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 11...
• Re: Limited slip in a 2WD Vanagon's rear end
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 18:36:41 -0800
  ...I'd prefer this setup to a > limited slip differential for venturing off-road. > > > > > > > > ===== > Chris S. > > '84 Westy -> http://www.knology.net/~vwghost/hershey...
• Re: Convert GL to Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 21:39:26 -0700
  ...GL > and a Westy? > > I'm assuming that, given the price differential, there's a lot of pain > involved in this, but I have...
• Re: Where is The Heat Going?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:08:26 -0700
  ...Between 90 and 100F, the differential gets > smaller as the cooling unit begins to lose efficiency. Once above 100F, > the cooling unit no longer...
• <Syncro> VC #3
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 17:43:55 -0400 (AST)
  ...Also have a paper of unknown origen discussing viscous differentials, very slick. Like I said, pay dirt from the D-C guy. Tim
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:46:17 -0400
  ...My real concern is blowing two differential coolers - a metal part. Perhaps this is a separate problem from the heater cores? Thanks, Paul >By...
• Re: Front Transfer case on an 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 18:08:14 -0500
  ...The ringing noise you hear is most likely coming from the driveshaft and not the front differential. Many driveshafts ring like that when they...
• Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 11:53:16 -0700
  ...That's 50.8% front, > 49.2% rear, and remember, this is a syncro with the additional weight of > the differential up front. In...
• Anyone looking for a Subie-powered, semi-Syncro Adventurewagen?
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Tue, 4 Oct 2011 16:57:16 -0700
  ...Subaru 2.2l engine (w/103K documented miles) Lockable differential w/dash switch on a professionally rebuilt transmission (1yr/12K warranty) New paint, refinished...
• Re: GL5 vs GL4 Gear Oils
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 16:18:00 -0600
  ...in the transmissions and in more conventional vehicles, even the rear differential. Years ago I worked in an oil analysis laboratory at Ft Ruccker...
• Re: Volkswagen T5 Pictures online
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 19:34:10 -0500
  ...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: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 14:17:55 -0600
  ...I don't think I've seen > a > differential back there, aren't they front wheel drive? I dunno, I > could be > wrong. The...
• SO's auto hammers into Park at ...
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Tue, 15 May 2001 19:52:49 -0400
  ...sound of it, it chiopped at least one tooth on the differential if not more. Terminal, I'm afraid. Bummer, need a new aauto...
• Re: Hoop Humbug----
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 13:04:33 EST
  ...But for all Vanagons, the actual pressure (assuming correct tires) and pressure differential from front to back is a serious issue for handling (onset...
• Re: 2wd locking diff - followship question
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 10:38:09 -0500
  I think Derek Drew <derekdrew@RCN.COM> was sourcing the differential lock bits at one point. Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Thu, 7 Nov...
• Re: ATF and Final Drive
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 20:53:01 -0800
  ...Even tho its mounted on the differential <DIV></DIV>&gt;housing it is part of the transmission control system. ATF flows thru <DIV></DIV...
• Infared Thermometer/Radiator temps?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 11:33:52 -0500
  ...2. When checking the various spots on the radiator for temp. differentials, what's considered okay and what's considered excessive? 3. Any numbers...
• dometic fridge
  Historical mailing list - ForestDweller
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 13:00:07 -0700
  ...been a bit cooler than when I started, but the temp differential was so slight I could have immagined it. I'm thinking now...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 May 2016 22:00:43 -0400
  ...There is also a thrust washer between the reverse plate and the differential input shaft. You have to do some measuring to choose the...
• Re: Dave Caston's posi trans upgrade question #2
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 28 Dec 1998 21:02:44 EST
  ...I have new 091-1 transaxle maincases that have the mounting bosses in place, but not drilled through, for this style of locking differential...
• Worn Diff -> Drive Flange Leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Wed, 5 Jun 2019 17:09:55 -0700
  Can a worn differential cause leaks at the drive flanges? I have some drips from both flanges that appear to happen only when the...
• Re: No Clutch....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 08:01:33 -0600
  differential contraction of parts can allow fluid bypass more readily, I think. Though I have heard it suggested that if bypass is a sometime...
• #1 firing position on 009? (2.0 l FI)
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 10:03:58 -0500
  ...Bus applications, but I'm ready to waver considering the price differential... But here's the question: my friend Stefan (from the list) has...
• Re: First time owner (90'Westy)!!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 12:31:07 -0600
  ...A VW service bulletin from June 15, 1993 says that conventional gear lube in the final drive (differential) on AT Vanagons must be replaced...
• Re: anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Fri, 17 May 2002 16:09:22 -0700
  ...I have an 2 WD '83 Westphalia watercooled with a transmission converted to have a vacuum operated locking differential(from a Syncro). How do...
• Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 19:03:44 -0400
  ...Realisticly the main advantage to the syncro tranny would be to get one with a rear locking differential... for all but the hardcore off...
• Re: Needed: Rear right CV axle '87 Vanagon 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:05:51 -0400
  ...Automatics especially seem to dry up the grease on the differential side. Remove them, disassemble, clean and inspect. Some grooving on the drive parts...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sun, 22 May 2016 05:46:16 -0700
  ...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: Syncro: to lock or not to lock
  Historical mailing list - Tony Schiebel
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 16:23:16 -0700 (MST)
  ...No big deal. > > When I bought it the rear differential lock did not work. I talked to a > couple of mechanics and they told...
• For Sale: '87 Vanagon GL Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 08:48:19 -0800
  ...184K Gray with gray interior, Weekender package, Air Conditioning, AM-FM Cassette, tinted windows, locking differential, Z-Products curtains, trailer hitch, VDO gauges, Michelin...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:00:19 -0400
  ...there might be a differential thermal expansion going on because of different materials and temperature differences, and maybe that is what is going on...
• rear left light assembly needed
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 18:08:32 -0400
  ...Did you ever hear of torque transfer in a differential? Well, >this is one way to learn all about it. Even if the brake...