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• Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 10:23:58 -0800
  ...There were a very few clutch pack type limited slips in Europe..Those are undoubtably better, but the kids with their hotrod tuner cars...
• Rebuilt Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Sondergaard, Arlene
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:06:42 -0700
  ...German Transaxle in Bend, rebuilt it and added a limited slip differential. He said the internal clutch was trashed which caused dieing. Because it...
• Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:01:53 -0700
  ...I love the idea of limited slip. I'm with you there, but I think what's going to happen here is a sword...
• 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...
• Free limited slip differential. Was: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 21:45:42 -0700
  ...locking differential kits for > > the 2wd Vanagons.� I've > > googled it and I only come up with some various brands > of limited slip > > options...
• <Syncro> viscous coupling fluid wishes
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Feb 1997 18:54:23 -0800
  ...Talon fluid it sounds like that unit acts >| like a limited slip differential, with the amount of slip determined by the >| viscosity of the...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:21:52 -0500
  I understand "locking differential) but I guess I missed something. What does the "S" stand for in the term "LSD" - as related to trannies...
• diff lock/limited slip axle
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 12:15:12 -0500
  ...I would suggest finding a limited slip rear axle. If and when my Syncro transaxle needs repair, this is what I will install. I...
• Re: [Syncro] Locker Limited slips available...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:36:40 -0500
  ...Dec 7, 2007, at 1:27 PM, aatransaxle wrote: > Locking Limited slip differentials are now available for those of > you who want the ultimate...
• Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 10:44:58 -0600
  ...I've been seriously > considering installing a Peloquin torque biased differential, which > coupled > with aggressive Nokians mounted on 15" Mercedes rims, should greatly > improve...
• 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...
• Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:16:18 -0500
  ...vanagon what is tbd? Is that lime the torsen > differential with helical type limited slip? > > Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy > > On Oct 20...
• Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 12:15:00 -0500
  ...When it's time to overhaul my transmission, my present plan is to have Daryl of AA Transaxle do it and install the limited...
• Re: limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 3 May 2009 07:09:55 -0600
  Thanks to all who answered. I'm better equipped to make a decision now (I like the TBD LSD option, not sure how much...
• Re: G 50 - What is it?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Fournier
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 16:45:40 -0000
  ...These transmissions also have stronger differentials and cases and a type of Limited Slip differential that locks 20% under power and near 100 % on...
• 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: Standard to Automatic...Yes !!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:26:01 -0700
  ...The only thought I've had is that I'd like to have a limited slip differential (two occasions) but that is available now...
• Re: Muir "How to Buy a VW" Question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Oct 1994 16:03:06 -0800
  ...Any car should pass this test, unless it has a limited slip differential, and you know what that is, and want one. Safety warning...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:23:45 -0800
  ...Peloquin Differentials I have the Peloquin in my '90 Westy automatic. Also limited slip in my daily driver, a '90 T-Bird LX. Last...
• Re: Syncro or not for Bob Cornelius
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 15:41:12 EST
  ...improve the transaxle performance, such as the addition of a limited slip type differential, that will improve the 2WD to 'close-but not quite...
• Re: Would you be interested in a limited-slip diff for your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 17:40:25 -0700
  ...the traction was fantastic! It is a not a true >limited slip differential, but it works quite well at reducing slip during >most driving...
• report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:53:58 -0800
  What a difference!!! We just had our first significant snow this year and the first since I had LSD installed in my 2wd by...
• 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: Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 19:00:56 -0600
  ...My next question is, of one can make an Audi transmission >spin in reverse, can you make the rear differential of a Quattro function...
• Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:41:53 -0600
  Ok all Im still a newbie to my vanagon what is tbd? Is that lime the torsen differential with helical type limited slip? Velma...
• Re: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:22:37 -0700
  ...locking differential kits for > the 2wd Vanagons. I've > googled it and I only come up with some various brands of limited slip > options...
• Re: Transmission question
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 11:13:41 -0500
  ...Ron Bloomquist wrote: > Hi all, > > Did VW give up on limited slip differentials? My 1971 bus hardly ever got > stuck. My, new to me...
• Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Buese Thomas
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:05:50 -0600
  ...vanagon what is tbd? Is that lime >> the torsen >> differential with helical type limited slip? >> >> Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy >> >> On Oct 20...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 16:02:24 -0700
  you are correct Rocky, especially if the devices that fit in manual trans differentials also fit in the diff used in the automatic. Here...
• Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 11:53:29 -0700
  ...locking differential kits for the 2wd Vanagons. I've googled it and I only come up with some various brands of limited slip options...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:01:30 -0600
  ...That would, > indeed, be the wrong lube for our application due to the addition of > friction modifiers for a limited slip differential. > > I thought...
• Re: <Syncro> viscous coupling fluid !
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Feb 1997 04:05:56 -0500
  ...a VC under normal conditions, providing limited slip under stress, then it would have application in a differential set up. This may be what...
• Synthetic Redline MTLvsMT
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:27:23 -0700
  ...of my P 928 racer, to try to enhance the limited slip differential's effectiveness...Didn't seem to stop the wheel spin I...
• Re: Locking rear differential
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:23:02 -0700
  ...Avalable are a plain limited slip that easily replaces the stock diff without a rebuild. LSD is $1195 with $250 labor. Rebuild is $1095...
• Re: Q: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 20:41:31 -0500
  ...adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD It does not take me much snow or ice to get stuck. 1 or...
• Re: Synthetic gear oil recommendations
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 21:49:51 -0800
  ...Do you think this sort of kit can be fitted on the front differential of a Vanagon Syncro? It would be a lot simpler...
• More on ride height adjustments..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:48:06 -0700
  ...If you have an "open" differential, as my van does (no limited slip) if you have say, 100 lbs less load on one rear...
• FS: '84 Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - Fred D. dyen
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 02:03:01 -0900
  ...front, one on each side) Gas heater installed (BN-2) Limited slip differential New Brookstone 6-ply tires CB and AM/FM radio with...
• Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 18:42:18 -0800
  On 4 Nov 2007 at 15:25, Chris S. <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > >I've wondered why Vanagons are generally not considered to be...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 10:23:06 -0500
  ...IMHO this would be a lot less expensive to install a limited slip axle from germany. All things considered, it is not worth it...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 20:03:48 -0500
  ...Locking and limited slip diffs only help if you can get one of those tires on a different surface. If both tires can't...
• 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...
• 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: limited slip differential (LVC) and squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 3 May 2009 15:52:50 -0600
  ...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: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Mon, 1 Jan 2018 23:39:21 -0600
  ...you may want to look at one of the other limited slip differential options. That would offer something more useful than just locking the...
• 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: Syncro Estasy, spins, ABS
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 19 Oct 1994 15:28:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...No that would be with differential locked diffs. limited slip differentials will not allow wheels to turn at different speeds unless the torque between...
• 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: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 06:38:03 -0800
  ...As for the differential, I am currently running the Peloquin torque biasing diff in the 5 speed that resides in front of my 1...
• Fwd: [VANAGON] Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:19:10 -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...
• Re: General/Sorta dirt-road worthiness of 2WD Vanagons? / Get Posi
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 18:23:43 -0700
  Some torque biasing limited slips diffs are being made as we speak by Peloquins Differentials and should be available in a couple months..For...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 08:17:10 -0700
  Dennis wrote: > Before spending money on a fancy differential I would look at the = > tire-wheel combination. Fix the traction problem first. I'll...
• Re : How VC's work -- Please Read
  Historical mailing list - Aleksandr Milewski
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 11:52:18 -0700
  ...I don't have a synchro, but the Miata used VCs in the rear (only) differential. They last about 30k miles before they start...
• Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 03:00:14 EDT
  ...This is the main application of limited slips, racing and better acceleration on pavement when you have good (but not exactly equal) traction under...
• 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: Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 03:27:55 -0700
  ...Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons >Poor man's "limited slip" differential: Partial application of the >parking brake when one wheel slips! Keep the lock...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 07:44:01 -0800
  ...I put about 300lbs behind the rear seatback and that does help, but without a limited slip or chains, it is a toss up...
• Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:50:13 -0600
  ...BZ- I am told that this is not a real LSD-limited slip differential, so I will now refer to it properly as a...
• Re: Standard to Automatic...Yes !!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:44:43 -0400
  ...The only thought I've had is that I'd like to have a limited > slip > differential (two occasions) but that is available now...
• Re: limited slip on ice and snow
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 20:00:18 -0800
  ...I retro-ed a clutch pack limited slip and all was > good.. > > Seeing you soon, Daryl at AAA transaxle... > > Don Hanson