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• inner bearings 0 other causes 5
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Mon, 21 May 2001 18:15:23 -0800
  ...sound could it be the differential? Jeff Get your tires inspected. > I was getting a rumbling noise before as tires were beginning to > separate...
• Re: [SyncroDoubleCabs] Converting Doka to Auto trans... Questions regarding late model floor vent/tunnel
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 12:53:02 -0700
  ...My question has to do with the center floor vent. This is that plastic housing which goes between the front seats and vents rearward...
• Re: A mystery
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:01:51 -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...
• Re: New Syncro! - some questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 10:52:56 -0500
  ...But what about the center one? Is it > to show when the front wheels are getting power? Is the fact that it never > seems...
• Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel - Payback
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 10:43:34 -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: inner bearings 0 other causes 5
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Tue, 22 May 2001 02:44:09 -0700
  ...sound >could it be the differential? > >Jeff >Get your tires inspected. > > I was getting a rumbling noise before as tires were beginning to > > separate...
• Re: SYNCRO AUTOMATIC- POSSIBLE...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:32:03 -0400
  ...No button . > >> > > >> > Are > >>there automatic syncros? > >> > > > >> > > >> > > >>--------------------------------- > >> > Looking for > earth-friendly > >>autos? > >> > Browse Top Cars by > "Green Rating" at Yahoo! > >>Autos' Green Center. > >> > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Refi Now...
• FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:16:35 -0400
  ...457 ring and pinion, lowers RPM's, Heavy duty four spider differential and factory heavy duty upgrade parts, racing clutch bolts for securing pressure...
• Re: How long to do a valve job and replace the seats?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:18:49 -0500
  ...The engine is rotated to top dead > center on > > the compression stroke. This ensures that both valves are closed. The > propeller > > is held so...
• Re: Syncro tranny whine
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 16 May 1998 11:44:24 -0700
  ...What we need is help from those several gifted listmembers out there who really know transaxles/differentials/cv joints/wheel bearings, etc. (i.e...
• FS syncro camper '90
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 11:35:32 -0700
  ...LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL . COMPLETE NEW POP UP TOP BED ASSEMBLY . NEW TIRES . NEW BRAKES / INCLUDING ALL ROTORS . NEW EXHAUST INCLUDING CONVERTOR . COUNTRY HOME CUSTOM...
• Re: Westy Fridge Project
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 16 May 1999 13:14:40 -0700
  ...I put a thermometer inside on the top shelf, centered and at the edge closest to the door. In an hour I will look...
• Re: Syncro Front Axle Removal
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:13:39 -0700
  ...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: FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:19:05 -0400
  ...457 ring and pinion, lowers RPM's, Heavy duty > four spider differential and factory heavy duty upgrade parts, racing > clutch > bolts for securing pressure...
• Re: SYNCRO AUTOMATIC- POSSIBLE...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 06:13:40 -0800
  ...No button . >> >> > >> >> > Are >> >>there automatic syncros? >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >>--------------------------------- >> >> > Looking for >> earth-friendly >> >>autos? >> >> > Browse Top Cars by >> "Green Rating" at Yahoo! >> >>Autos' Green Center. >> >> > >> > >> > >> _________________________________________________________________ >> > Refi Now...
• Re: Stockton Wheel Service
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 17 May 2003 18:19:50 -0400
  ...Either in a stock > > center of 'white spoke' center. > > > If you can supply wheels for this application, could you give us some > > idea of...
• Re: Great Eastern American/Canadian Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - Margaret Carlos
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 10:54:05 -0300
  ...If you were touring the entire island in the old days, the price differential PaB to Argentia was about equal to the fuel cost...
• 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 13:42:13 PST
  ...Head corrosion Crank breakage Rod breakage Crank center flexing Wire clips and wavy washers used in the rocker arms. The following engine specs build...
• Re: Some Comments on Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. non -
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:33:42 EST
  ...The cross section of the center of the hose is the same as the throttle body. I cut the hose using the round (65...
• Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:18:52 -0500
  ...You have some additional parts such as the center drive shaft, the front diff with viscous coupling, and the front axle shafts. Front wheel...
• Syncro Driveshaft Repair (replacement u-joints)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 02:57:15 -0600
  ...If you wonder whether your vibration is being caused by the center driveshaft, just remove 4 bolts in front and 4 bolts in back...
• Re: Snow, 4wd vehicles and syncros
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:17:45 -0500
  ...However the center differential is limited in how much torque can go to the rear. It really is a front drive with a lot...
• Vanagon Models, 1990 - USA
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 13:08:03 -0400
  ...Miscellaneous 15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van 18 MPG EPA city estimate 19 MPG EPA highway estimate OPTIONAL FEATURES Flash...
• Success! Re: Westy Fridge Project
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 16 May 1999 16:15:53 -0500
  ...I put a thermometer inside on the top shelf, centered and at the >edge closest to the door. In an hour I will look...
• Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel - Payback
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:21:45 -0500
  ...EG� if the fuel cost differential is 20% more for diesel and the fuel consumption is 20% less than gasoline it's a fuel...
• vanagons for sale
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 17:50:58 -0500 (EST)
  ...1991 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Syncro, 4-wheel drive, 5spd/compound low, locking differential, CD, bra, air conditioning & heat= front/rear, no dents/scratches, very clean...
• Unnecessary negativism
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 12:55:44 -0600
  ...It would be much less work to modify the transmission to allow the differential to be flipped. Get out a tape measure, you'll...
• The last word on Audi (?)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  14 Mar 1996 11:58:11 EST
  ...The third volume of the Bently, itself the size of the Vanagon Bently, is nothing but electrical diagrams! With three differentials (the center one...
• Vanagon Models, 1991 - USA
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 20:10:50 -0500
  ...Miscellaneous 15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van 18 MPG EPA city estimate 19 MPG EPA highway estimate OPTIONAL FEATURES Flash...
• Really Cold! Success! Re: Westy Fridge Project
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 16 May 1999 17:44:39 -0500
  ...I put a thermometer inside on the top shelf, centered and at the >>edge closest to the door. In an hour I will look...
• Vanagon Garage Sale Announcement
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:59:12 -0500
  ...Syncro transmission (locker type) and front differential - status unknown, pulled from a non-running van whose owner had left it at his mom's...
• road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
  ...The speedometer is centered and the right dial is a dummy for installation of a clock. All dashboard knobs are large, flat, rubber-covered...
• Re: Success! Re: Westy Fridge Project
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 16 May 1999 22:43:31 -0700
  ...I put a thermometer inside on the top shelf, centered and at the > >edge closest to the door. In an hour I will look...
• Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:17:46 -0800
  ...through a moment arm of one foot (the distance from the center of the axle > to the ground via the wheel and tire radii...
• Re: Success! Re: Westy Fridge Project
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 17 May 1999 01:06:59 -0500
  ...I put a thermometer inside on the top shelf, centered and at the >> >edge closest to the door. In an hour I will look...
• Re: Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Sep 1995 13:22:45 -0300
  ...From this, I assume that the central position on the >dash assembly is for a center differential lock, although I've never even >seen...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 09:00:26 -0500
  ...And now have >>>>> Peloquin differential, even better. Light sand and loose dirt not even >>>>> noticeable. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Casey >>>> >> >
• Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 19:11:23 -0400
  ...Is this tool needed or can the seals themselves center the cover plate properly? I can see the oil hole seal (small o-ring...
• Re: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:58:20 -0800
  ...Peloquin experience? >>>> >>>> >>>> > The recent thread on traction reminded me ("1 wheel drive") about the >>>> > Peloquin limited slip differential that can be installed in the...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Repair (replacement u-joints)
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 08:14:22 -0500
  ...If you wonder whether your vibration is being caused by the center driveshaft, just remove 4 bolts in front and 4 bolts in back...
• Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:50:03 -0800
  ...through a moment arm of one foot (the distance from the center of the axle > to the ground via the wheel and tire radii...
• More Memorial Day Syncrobatics (long)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Wed, 28 May 1997 13:12:21 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...I accepted their challenge, and locked the rear differential of my '87 Syncro GL. We floated over the first drift without a problem. The...
• Re: [Syncro] I did the ultimate upgrade for Christmas!
  Historical mailing list - Jurgen E. Pichler
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:37:55 -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: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:54:27 -0900
  ...Peloquin experience? > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > The recent thread on traction reminded me ("1 wheel drive") > about the > >>>> > Peloquin limited slip differential that can be installed in the...
• How Many Tows Does it Take to Get Canceled by AAA? (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 06:58:07 -0500
  ...Ken responded by doing a bit of preventative maintenance on the differential, as we were down 1 pint, fixed the troublesome cruise control, and...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 09:17:31 -0500
  ...And now have >>>>>> Peloquin differential, even better. Light sand and loose dirt not >>>>>> even >>>>>> noticeable. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Casey >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>
• On Exhaust Cracking, Vibration and Noise (not short) for Converted Vgons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 03:03:51 EDT
  ...Because the mounts are fixing the diesel exhaust rigidly to the motor, they are only allowing for differential thermal expansion. I say rigidly, because...
• $3K synchro, temps, free type 2 fan shroud, cheap rabbit, paint, model Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 11:28:34 -0700
  ...The center was simply wirebrushed. Everything was primed with Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer (probably overkill) and then painted Rustoleum gloss white. After 25 years...
• Re: sources for bus parts
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 09 Aug 94 20:26:35 CDT
  ...Box 15466 Lock-Right limited slip differential kit Long Beach, CA 90815 for Bus/Vanagon transmissions ($300+labor) (310) 598-2731 Type II Enterprises...
• Re: When things gor real bad.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:39:35 -0700
  ...I can just imagine how fried and ruined that differential looks. close call, so glad you got through it with nothing worse then some...
• Re: ride height adjustment? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 13:49:31 -0700
  ...Have you looked into a limited slip differential? That maybe a relatively simple upgrade if you want to maximise traction on the road. As...
• Syncro Springs and the correct way of lifting your Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:54:51 -0800
  ...The only reason why they are stiffer is to counter the effects of a higher center of gravity on your van when cornering. If...
• On I4 and TIICO Exhaust Fixes
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 02:13:39 EDT
  ...Now the engineering response to points one and two, heat and differential thermal expansion, is to add compliance. This typically means a welded metal...
• for allistair: unimog field test (long)
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 03 Oct 94 23:14:31 CDT
  ...The main difference is the two-wheel/four- wheel/differential lock switch, which unlike many all-wheel drive vehicles, can be operated on the...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Springs and the correct way of lifting your Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Steven Schwenk
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:58:17 -0800
  ...The only reason why they are stiffer is to counter the effects of a > higher center of gravity on your van when cornering. If...
• On the Subject of Turbo's, Oil Pans and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 13:49:08 EDT
  ...Therefore on the front of the engine the static oil level is well above the oil pan gasket and intersects the center of the...
• Re: Blew the heads (both)... DIESEL
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 21:53:22 +1200
  ...bandits try to stop you...) you would need to reverse the differential's rotation, as the transmission will now be facing forward in FRONT...
• Euro Ring & Pinions For Syncro Available
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 22:05:05 -0500
  ...you have to replace both front and rear unless you take the center drive shaft out to disable 4WD. In any case, of the...
• for folks without gopher: some vw parts info & stuff
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 08:40:47 CDT
  ...Box 15466 Lock-Right limited slip differential kit Long Beach, CA 90815 for Bus/Vanagon transmissions ($300+labor) (310) 598-2731 Type II Enterprises...
• Re: Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:57:54 -0700
  ...See below. > http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/tech_center/turbo_tech103.html > > # "In determining pressure ratio, the absolute pressure at the > compressor inlet (P2c...