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• Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:36:54 -0800
  ...that I researched the differential before purchase, so was > pretty well aware of what I was getting into. A locker would be wonderful in...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 12:10:31 -0800
  ...Also, you can't run on dry pavement with the locking differential unless you want to wear things out in a hurry. Of course...
• Re: I am having diff lock light problems - help!
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 15:19:32 -0400
  ...Larry in Ontario David Marshall wrote: > My 1986 Turbo Diesel Syncro Multivan has front and rear differential locks > from the factory - both work just...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 10:46:21 -0800
  yes airing down, use MaxTrax pads, portable tire inflator... rent/borrow or buy a cheap used 4x4 truck the sole purpose of getting the...
• Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 11:53:29 -0700
  Hi all I've heard vague rumblings of available locking differential kits for the 2wd Vanagons. I've googled it and I only come...
• Re: Syncro without AC without diff lock @ $11K
  Historical mailing list - John Mates
  Wed, 27 May 1998 09:17:06 -0700
  ...It has no differential lock, nor does it have AC. The seller is the only owner the car has experienced and he has clearly...
• Re: Locking transmission
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 12:29:22 EST
  ...housing w/ the locking differential from a Syncro so equipped. I am not aware of a limited slip diff. available for the Vanagon trans...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 10:02:32 -0500
  Jeff, Please tell us about the housing modifications you did for the locking differential. I'm seriously considering this option when I do my...
• Re: part number needed
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 15:22:35 -0700
  ...Stoneback" wrote: > > Greetings, > > I am in desperate need for the part number for the connector which connects > to the differential lock circuit board on...
• Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Mon, 1 Jan 2018 22:37:58 -0600
  ...What’s the verdict on lockers? I have an 88 GL with a Subie installed and occasionally need to pull a boat out of...
• 86 SINGLECAB TRANSPORTER PICKUP SYNCRO FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Andre Poirier
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 16:36:08 -0400
  86 singlecab transporter pickup syncro for sale.red paint,many new parts,locking differential,115k miles.Some seam rust.No leaks. Mechanically sound. $6...
• Re: Search for tires
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:11:38 -0500
  ...My 91 non-GL Syncro has the Limited Slip >> Locking Differential in the rear. So equipped with snow tires, it’s pretty >> hardy in...
• Re: New Member
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 21:43:41 +0200
  ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Lowe" <james.lowe@COX.NET> > 2) Front Differential Lock Actuator does not seem to work. I tested the > four wheel...
• Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
  Historical mailing list - Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:24:14 -0800
  ...If one wheel is in the air, it ain't a locker and you won't move; you will with a full locker, you...
• FRONT DIFF LOCK MERITS & AVAILABILITY
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 12 May 2006 18:55:56 -0700
  ...the pros and cons and costs and availability of a front differential locker? I'm more inclined to keep a stock VC since the...
• Re: syncro locking differential stuck on!
  Historical mailing list - mike g.
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 15:55:11 -0700
  ...that in my 87 vanagon syncro gl > that the rear locking differential lock was stuck on, i only noticed a few > miles from school...
• Re: Quaife Differentials-Spam free!
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 20:53:33 -0800
  Do I get this right? Is there a posi/ locker available for those of us who own 2wd vans, but wanna pretend to be...
• FS: front & rear locking diffs VR-6 2.8 liter SYNCRO camper $8500 in Belgium
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 19:12:35 -0800
  ...That is, it is a SYNCRO with dual (FRONT & REAR) locking differentials and VR6 powered. Camping equipment was installed by owner. But doe not...
• Locker Limited slips available...
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:27:17 -0800
  Locking Limited slip differentials are now available for those of you who want the ultimate in traction choices. Am also getting togehter a "kit...
• Re: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:20:48 -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: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 16:53:46 -0800
  ...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 - Dan N
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 09:10:26 -0800
  I don't think larger tire changes the tach reading. The tach reads the rpm of the engine, no matter the speed you're...
• 87 Syncro Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 07:06:42 -0400
  87 Syncro Vanagon For Sale Dove Blue Metallic Mechanically Sound Perfect Blue Velour Interior Rear Differential Lock See it at http://www.velocity.net...
• Re: limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 2 May 2009 14:16:11 -0400
  ...I have the > locker version in my Syncro for snow usage..It just works..Went up the ski > hill one day without locking the...
• Re: Syncro Question Rear Differential
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:13:33 -0700
  ...Rear Differential I am looking at a 86 GL Syncro on Ebay, the gold one. Seller states that it has rear differectial lock that...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:09:49 +1300
  ...need to have a locker there, or an LSD - otherwise a syncro front > differential is a normal 'open' differential. > scott Aha, OK. I've...
• Re: Limited slip differential
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 1 May 2009 07:22:05 -0600
  ...He has a 2wd with locker from a Syncro. Joel signed up for Syncro de Mayo, so he's probably having more fun right...
• Lock-Right limited slip differential
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 07:07:08 -0700
  Volks, Just ordered the above for my 091 trans rebuild. Anyone else tried one of these? Bob Bellanca `81 Diesel Rabbit `82 Diesel Westy...
• Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 09:03:41 -0600
  ...Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons >Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:49:40 -0500 > >This interests me a lot, Daryl. This...
• Re: SA Limited slip differential and getting stuck
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:12:15 -0600
  ...locking differential from a synchro. A little less pricey. > >3.) Get enough people together to convince Quaife to make a torque-biasing >differential for...
• Re: rad fan with hose fittings?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:20:07 -0400
  ...The electrical connection is for the front differential lock sensor. In one of the few cases of VW, not customizing wiring harnesses, all Syncros...
• RE: Syncro: to lock or not to lock
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 10:56:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...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: Differential Side cover Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 May 1998 22:59:06 -0400
  ...Differential Side cover Failure >Any one ever hear of the differential side cover cracking in a syncro >trans. Are they interchangable with standard vanagon...
• I am having diff lock light problems - help!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 12:03:27 -0700
  My 1986 Turbo Diesel Syncro Multivan has front and rear differential locks from the factory - both work just fine. The problem is the front...
• Re: WTB: Syncro diff lock servo...
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 20:22:54 -0700
  ...Chris > VT > 89 syncro Westiico (busted diff lock servo) If you are refering to the Differential Lock Vacuum Actuator, Fast Forward has them (new...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:58:52 -0400
  ...There are "limited-slip" differentials which will prevent you getting all the power to the wheel with no traction; and there are differential locks...
• Re: Lock rite locking differentials
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 16:16:58 -0700
  ...Lock rite locking differentials > Date: Wednesday, August 27, 1997 11:56 AM > > I am sorry to hear this. > > But I think you have done...
• Re: vanagon off-road capable?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 19:59:12 PDT
  ...This is why some cars have locking differentials, so that each drive wheel will spin at the same rpm all the time. This, however...
• Re: Synchro Differential Lock
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 21:02:11 -0700
  ...Todd Hill's reply indicated what I've always understood about locking differentials and refers to a single axle, either front or rear. Given...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: locking differential in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 08:43:06 -0700
  ...locking differential in vanagon Just so some of you know...There is now a limited slip torsen type diff available for the 2wd and...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 20:03:12 -0500
  ...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 - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 18:23:44 +0000
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• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 17:10:40 -0800
  ...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: What is an Audi Quattro (and how does it relate to Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 09:34:07 -0800
  ...The leaver on the driver side engages the rear differential lock in the German and Canadian Army vehicles and it also locks the front...
• Re: CV joint theory: long
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 01:45:02 -0600
  ...applied to each HAS to be the same, because the differential is not locked. Therfore the wear should be approximateely equal on the CV...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 May 2011 17:20:01 -0700
  I am. Differential doesn't care what does the shifting, does it? -- Rocky J Squirrel On Mon, 2011-05-09 at 16:50 -0700...
• Re: Limited slip differential
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:27:34 -0700
  ...Limited slip differential > > On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 6:58 PM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote: > > > One of the men on this...
• vc install/alignment?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 12:35:23 -0800
  ...the nuts on the final drive (front differential) as they are supposed to be crimped or locking types that should be replaced... but I...
• Re: Locker Limited slips available...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:51:31 -0800
  Are these only for Syncro's or do they fit 2WD transmissions also? >Locking Limited slip differentials are now available for those of >you...
• Re: electronic limited slip differential idea for 2wd vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:24:52 -0400
  FYI, I have gotten all sideways and stuck on wet grass in my Syncro with rear diff locked when 4WD would not engage due...
• 1986 vw westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Nick Kalman
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 16:12:21 -0400
  ...6 disc CD/CB/Gauges/Awning/racks driving lights/alarm 117K miles differential locker full kitchen Runs excellent. New brakes/muffler/starter/alternator/water...
• Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 12:16:32 -0700
  ...if a locker doesn't unlock then there's a problem with it! Some off- >roaders use a "spool" in their differential - basically a...
• Syncro "factory" vacuum source
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 05:33:03 -0500
  ...Can someone explain exactly where the intake manifold vacuum source is "supposed to be" for the Syncro locking differential vacuum system? The Bentley doesn...
• vc install/alignment?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 13:17:56 -0800
  ...the nuts on the final drive (front >differential) as they are supposed to be crimped or locking types that >should be replaced... but I...
• Re: limited slip rear end
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 96 06:02 EDT
  ...Correct me if I'm wrong but...installing this locking mechanism to the rear differential does not a 4 wheel drive make, maybe a...
• Re: Differential Lock curiosity
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 07:35:59 EST
  While we are on that subject? How do I test the dif lock to see if it's working? When I purcased the vech...
• Diff Lock not going off (86 westy)
  Historical mailing list - john cianci
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 12:55:16 +0000
  ...However it appears as though the troubleshooting is to address differential locks that won't engage...Mine wont release (any ideas?). 2. There was...
• WTB Synchro servo unit
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:28:06 -0700
  ...I need that little servo unit for my syncro that resides just under the starter and controls the differential lock. Thanks for any info...
• Re: diff lock/limited slip axle
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 21:26:56 -0500
  ...They are not NEARLY as effective at assuring power to both wheels as a LOCKING differential is. This is why VW didn't use...
• FS: 87 Vanagon GL Syncro Westie in Oregon (again)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Michael Gardner
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 11:09:51 -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...