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• Re: Contemplating a water-cooled van...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 14:12:14 +0200
  ...on 2WD vans? The Syncro differential is not a limited slip, it is a full time 100% locker (on/off). A limited slip was...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Mon, 1 Jan 2018 23:39:21 -0600
  ...Locking differential > > Vanagon list: > > What’s the verdict on lockers? I have an 88 GL with a Subie installed and occasionally need to pull...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Stuhr
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 06:19:04 +0000
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• WTB: Hazard blinker switch
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 16:41:28 -0700
  well, I thought I could hook up my differential lock using a rear window defrost switch, but that's not going to work. However...
• Query about Weddle Engineering Differential Locker
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 17:59:15 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...German Transaxle of America 6312 Nels Anderson Road Bend, Oregon 97701 503-382-7723 I'm considering putting in a Weddle Engineering locking differential...
• Re: For Starters
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:04:33 -0500
  ...Also, my Syncro doublecab is equipped with front and rear differential locks. The rear differential lock servo needs to be removed in order to...
• Wanted Used Synco Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dino KubiK
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 11:13:51 -0400
  Wanted a used Synco transmission with differential lock. Looking for something quiet and in running order. Dino Kubik
• Re: WTB rear differential lock externals
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 10:35:00 -0500
  ...Does anyone know the german word for locking differential? Chris On 3/21/06, mark drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote: > No, I was saying...
• Syncro: to lock or not to lock
  Historical mailing list - Wiesner Craig
  2 Feb 1996 15:03:12 -0800
  ...When I bought it the rear differential lock did not work. I talked to a couple of mechanics and they told me that it...
• Re: limited slip differential (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 3 May 2009 08:50:56 -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...
• Re: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
  Historical mailing list - jeff kennedy
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:16:49 -0700
  ...adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD Hi all! <<Snip>> Can someone point me to a good solution: how much would...
• Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 12:41:47 -0700
  ...Darryl at AAA transmissions has said that he can install a locking differential as an option with a 2WD trans rebuild. John McLean 87...
• Re: Differential lock for 2wd vans?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 23:07:41 -0800
  ...chance to buy the part of the Syncro transmission w/ the > differential lock for $100. I was told that you can install your > 2...
• part number needed
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 15:24:40 -0400
  Greetings, I am in desperate need for the part number for the connector which connects to the differential lock circuit board on the syncro...
• 87 Syncro parts
  Historical mailing list - David Price
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 19:55:42 -0700
  I am looking for a front to rear drive shaft coupler/decoupler and front LOCKING differential. Reward for parts location offered. dp
• Re: Limited slip differential
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 1 May 2009 10:02:59 -0700
  ...Limited slip differential > One of the men on this list has a 2wd van with the diff lock on it. He > says > that it...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire
  Historical mailing list - P&J Lander
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 20:07:09 +1000
  ...Saturday, April 08, 2000 4:18 PM Subject: [Syncro] Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire > > In my continuing effort to identify an orphan wire on...
• Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?-REPLY
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 23:12:31 EDT
  ...you can scavenge the differential parts from it, and put them in yours. maybe. >> (about installing some sort of locking type diff in a...
• Locking Diff
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Mon, 9 May 2011 21:26:53 -0400
  Speaking of transmissions, is it possible to modify a 91 type transmission so that the differential can be locked at will thus gaining extra...
• Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Nemo, the Bus Captain
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 20:57:46 -0700
  ...Just the trick for you beach or snow guys? (Or not?) http://www.desertrat.com/lockright/lockright.htm ===== Peace and blessings, Nemo, the Bus...
• limited slip differential for 2WD Vans
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 19:19:12 -0700
  ...locking differential in vanagon Volks, Hey you guys stop teasing me with all this talk about lockers and limited slip diffs for 2wd. Please...
• Peloquin torque biasing differential
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:52:17 -0900
  ...Yes, it would be nice if the differential would completely lock, but I'm just glad this option is available. $1200 is expensive I...
• Re: Syncro Differential Lock Stuck?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:08:53 -0400
  Robert, See: http://www.syncro.org/DiffLock.html Michael My personal VW web page: http://www.velocity.net/~vickrail/moshevw.htm
• FS: Locking Front Differentials
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:55:08 -0800
  Hey all, I have 3 front diffs, w/lockers up for sale here in Sacramento, CA. - Good used condition - 4.86 ring & pinions (all...
• Re: Vanagon Camper now at $26,600.00 On E-bay
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 11:38:27 -0700
  ...tim in san jose > >Ah yes but Mike, does yours have a "locking differential"? Am I missinig >something here, why would a non syncro...
• Free limited slip differential. Was: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 21:45:42 -0700
  ...Locking differential..? > > > >� Hi all > > > >� I've heard vague rumblings of� available > locking differential kits for > > the 2wd Vanagons.� I've > > googled it and I...
• Special 4x4 Vanagon Manual
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Oct 94 15:01:50 EDT
  ...All rights reserved." The manual covers interesting things like the Vanagon with front differential lock and the Vanagon which lacks the viscous coupling and...
• Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:40:57 -0800
  ...Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons Repost, I did not get anyone's opinion... On 2/8/06, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 05:07:39 +0000
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• Lock rite locking differentials
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 19:42:18 -0700
  Well fellow list Volks, I believe someone warned me about locking differentials, but noooo, I had to give it a try...I now face...
• Re: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:22:37 -0700
  ...Locking differential..? > Hi all > > I've heard vague rumblings of available locking differential kits for > the 2wd Vanagons. I've > googled it and I...
• Re: Limited slip differential
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 1 May 2009 04:54:32 +0000
  I have a SA 5-speed transmission with a syncro locking diff on it. It works great! Todd '88 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "BenT...
• locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:41:04 -0600
  What's the deal on converting a 85' 2WD to a locking rear differential? And what about just going to a Limited Slip? Install...
• Need Viscous Coupling Refresher Course - '91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - vanagon teepee
  Sun, 15 May 2005 18:03:38 -0700
  ...little.) 3) When I pull out the differential lock knob, nothing happens...no light, no lock that I can tell -- nothing. What's the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 20:35:24 EST
  ...Look into the archives for the differential lock additions. TIm g 87 syncro gl
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:44:45 -0700
  LSD = Limited Slip Differential LLSD = Locking Limited Slip Differential On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote...
• Re: limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 2 May 2009 08:15:56 -0700
  The TBD is a gear operated differential..The True "LSD" uses clutch plates to control traction. As the differences in wheel rotation happen, the...
• WANTED: 5.43:1 locking front differential for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 May 2004 21:43:26 -0700
  ...I am looking for a 5.43:1 locking front differential for my Single Cab Syncro project. If you have one, or know where...
• Re: Transmission Gurus?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 09:00:15 -0800
  ...ve learned already... > > How does the locker system work on a Vanagon transmission? How do > limited slip differentials work? Can I have either one...
• Locking rear differential
  Historical mailing list - Steve Smith
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:58:53 +0000
  ...Does anyone have experience with a locking rear differential? I'm considering having this done when I rebuild the tranny on my 89westy. I...
• Re: Differential Lock curiosity
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:30:49 +0100
  ...My question is > with the differential lock. In its normal unlocked position the "switch" > is pulled out. When pushed in the differential lock is...
• Re: <Syncro> viscous coupling fluid
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Feb 1997 21:34:00 -0500 (EST)
  ...Ths Syncro viscous coupling acts like an automatically locking differential with a fairly short modulation duration between open and locked. >From the description of...
• Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:01:53 -0700
  ...Yes, it would be nice if the differential would completely lock, but I'm just glad this option is available. $1200 is expensive I...
• Re: WTB rear differential lock externals
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:21:24 +0000
  ...I am now regretting. > > Does anyone know the german word for locking differential? > > Chris > > On 3/21/06, mark drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote...
• Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 17 May 2004 05:47:22 -0700
  > The Belgium version of the Bombardier/VW Iltis locks > front and rear at the same time - I never could see > the logic behind this...
• FS: 87 Vanagon GL Syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - Brent Michael Gardner
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 07:22:44 -0800
  1987 Vanagon GL Syncro Westie 110,000 miles dark red with gray interior locking differential A/C cassette deck with 4 speakers automatic locks...
• Re: Syncro: to lock or not to lock
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Feb 1996 03:22:33 -0500
  ...No big deal. > >When I bought it the rear differential lock did not work. I talked to a >couple of mechanics and they told...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:29:02 -0500
  ...When I got mine he didn't yet have the locking variety available (LSD that would work with the lockers), but does now. My...
• Re: Locking rear differential
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:23:02 -0700
  ...Locking rear differential > Hello, > I'm new to the list and appreciate all the great words I read. > > Does anyone have experience with a...
• WTB: Syncro Diff Lock Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 07:30:45 -0700
  On the off chance that anyone is parting out a syncro with a locking rear differential, I could use most of the external locker...
• Re: Differential lock lock
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 07:25:20 -0400
  ...Neal wrote: > Differential lock has always worked after a few seconds for 20 or 30 > tries. > Yesterday, inadverdently had the knob out (on) and...
• Re: Syncro Operation?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:05:50 -0500
  ...He said that the only time I would lock the differential is if I was >stuck. I own a 4-WD and always lock...
• Autotrader.com
  Historical mailing list - amanda powell
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 06:25:44 PDT
  ...I clicked on "Autotrader.com" And found this-----------------"1987 Syncro Vanagon 4x4 5speed metallic gray, power lock/windows safari a/c, differential lock, very...
• explanation of differential was(Re: vanagon off-road capable?)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 19:38:46 -0400
  ...inside wheels locked together, adn it puts alot of wear on the drivetrain. Strain and wear are avoided using a differential to connect the...
• [SYNCRO] Dif Lock
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 15:33:37 -0800
  ...At no time did it seem that the differential actually locked. Do you suppose the cable could be broken? Or did I immediately crash...
• Re: 14" or 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 21:42:57 EST
  ...Heck, while I'm at it is it possible to put a limited slip set-up in the differential or even a "locking differential...
• Re: Vanagon Help (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 01:59:48 -0500
  ...vanagon-request@gerry.sdsc.edu > > Greetings Vagonauts: <snip> > 1) Is it possible to add a differential lock to a �89 SYNCRO that > doesn�t...
• Re: Towing a syncro.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fitzsimons
  Sat, 12 Jul 2003 21:33:31 EDT
  ...If the differential locks cannot be disengaged the vehicle must be transported on a flat bed." I don't know if the same would...
• Re: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 19:29:54 -0500
  ...adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD In a message dated 2/2/05 8:32:24 PM, dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET...
• WTB: Diff Lock Vacuum Parts Actuator Switch Etc.
  Historical mailing list - cz1137
  Sun, 26 May 2002 15:00:45 -0600
  ...I am in need of the vacuum parts required for locking differentials. I need the lines, the blue plastic vacuum actuator as well as...