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• Re: Syncro without AC without diff lock @ $11K
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 27 May 1998 17:09:34 -0700
  ...I want you to tell me if the price is OK. > > > > I want your opinions on how important the lack of a locking > > differential...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:00:06 -0700
  Does anyone have experience with this suggested modification below? I've always thought that with the locking differential, some aggressive tread, and the weight...
• Re: Good deal for '86 Synchro?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 12:39:39 -0400
  ...If it has a locking rear differential there will be a little control panel for the rear diff located below the radio. The control...
• Re: limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 2 May 2009 14:16:11 -0400
  ...limited slip differential question >> >> Regarding limited-slip differentials in 4 speed manual trannies in 2wd >> Vanagons, what are the impacts on fuel economy and...
• 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...
• Need Viscous Coupling Refresher Course - '91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - vanagon teepee
  Sun, 15 May 2005 18:03:38 -0700
  ...for example) is it still better to keep the differential unlocked? What ARE situations where locking the differential makes a big difference.? Thank you.
• Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
  Historical mailing list - Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:24:14 -0800
  ...I have locking LSD's both front and rear in my own Syncro..Went to Mogfest and did the same Jeep trails as 19...
• 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: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 16:20:50 -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: Differentials: open, limited-slip, & locking (was: limited slip , rear end)
  Historical mailing list - ZUMBRENNEN JOSEPH CORY
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 15:39:56 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Also, it seems that this is a *really* limited slip differential. They say that it pretty much acts like a locked diff. in most...
• Syncro trans w/ diff lock in 2WD?
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 14:35:17 -0600
  ...An option I'd like to look into is installing a Syncro transmission with a locking rear differential. Has anyone tried this or have...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 17:21:07 -0800
  ...Locking differential I saw some winch drums on the front and rear wheels of a rig in baja...Guy said that they always got...
• Re: SA Limited slip differential and getting stuck
  Historical mailing list - bill harris
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 19:43:15 -0700
  ...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: New Westy and Syncro Westy alternatives under $30k
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 18:00:06 -0500
  ...to offer an all wheel drive full size van, > avaliable with locking differential too: I thought there had been a four-wheel-drive version...
• Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 May 2011 16:18:23 -0700
  ...least enamored with the full-slip differential my van is outfitted with.* A locking limited slip differential (LLSD) may have made a substantial difference...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:57:27 -0400
  ...this suggested modification below? I've always thought that with the locking differential, some aggressive tread, and the weight of the engine over the...
• F.S. '87 Syncro Westy Montana
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Tue, 29 Sep 1998 11:07:27 -0400
  ...5-speed transmission with locking rear differential. Seller Info User ID: henryiv View seller's other ads For sale by Private Party (406) 883...
• 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...
• Re: Binding when turning
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 13:10:43 -0400
  ...Severe binding could mean that the VC is locking up too > easily. Has this been getting worse over time?<snip> In my previous post...
• FS One GL, One Syncro
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 17:06:05 -0500
  ...No locking differential or disconnect. Interior is not real clean, but OK. Ice box nor water pump functioning. Does have munchkin ice tray. Some...
• Re: What's Your Dream VW Bus?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 13 Sep 1997 01:38:10 CDT
  ...why? cause the rear part of the Syncro transmission, with it's G-gear and 4 highway gears, and rear locking differential, of course...
• Re: Differential Lock curiosity
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 07:51:29 EST
  ...My question is with the differential lock. In its normal unlocked position the "switch" is pulled out. When pushed in the differential lock is...
• anyone put a locking diff in a 2wd?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 17:17:55 -0700
  ...He says he can put in a locking differential (I guess it would need a new case, too). Anyone have any experience with this...
• Re: Value of '87 Syncro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - return
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 11:05:33 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...It's a GL > with locking rear differential and no other options as far as I could tell. > The owner is asking $17,500...
• Quattro versus Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 13:41:46 -0700
  David Marshall wrote: "The major difference between the Syncro and Quattro drive trains is the Viscous Coupler as opposed to a locking differential to...
• 87 Gray GL Syncro for sale -- Reno, NV Bargain!!
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 23:09:29 -0800
  ...Good transmission with working locking differential. some new exhaust pipes. 2 very good used front interior door panels that need to be installed. Trailer...
• 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: SA Limited slip differential and getting stuck
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 19:13:23 -0500
  ...2.) Install a locking differential from a synchro. A little less pricey. 3.) Get enough people together to convince Quaife to make a torque...
• Re: adding diff lock to tranny
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Elia
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 11:25:18 -0400
  ...is it possible to put in a replacement that has a locking differential? Does anyone have any experience with this? I'm sure that...
• '87 Syncro Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 18:08:25 -0400
  ...Many new parts, including new locking rear differential, new battery, new tires, new O2 sensor. No nicks or scrapes. Excellent condition inside and out...
• Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 09:17:52 -0400
  After putting in my locking differential, replacing the clutch, flywheel, brake master, clutch master, clutch slave, and brake switches. I drove 400km to Parry...
• Re: Newbie, hello all and a question(long)
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 19:05:56 -0500
  ...John R 86 Westfalia Weekender 54 Ford 640 Tractor with far less favorable weight differential.
• Re: bench testing a VC--> how??
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:30:31 -0500
  Are halfway ACE's allowed to comment? :P This is what I've done on locking differentials to see how much slip they allowed...
• Re: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:17:18 -0800
  Daryl, Do you think that the Peloquin locking LSD would be a good upgrade for a Syncro without the factory locker? Does it directly...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 09:43:25 -0600
  ...I need a rebuilt tranny anyway, but I’m told that adding a locking diff will add $1500 to the cost. Is it worth...
• Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:49:40 -0500
  This interests me a lot, Daryl. This limited slip thing you put on the front diff. Did it still have the viscous coupling and...
• Re: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 20:54:07 -0600
  ...s the deal on converting a 85' 2WD to a locking rear differential? > > And what about just going to a Limited Slip? > > Install some...
• Re: Need Viscous Coupling Refresher Course - '91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:46:48 -0700
  ...for example) is it still > better to keep the differential unlocked? > > What ARE situations where locking the differential makes a big difference.? > > Thank you.
• Re: Syncro Diff Is Weird One Without Viscous Coupling!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 14:21:05 -0400
  Can you imagine the look on my face if I had gone ahead and installed that differential without finding out from the list what...
• 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...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 17:03:02 +0000
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• Re: Real Cheap traction
  Historical mailing list - Psychic Trucker
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 15:31:57 +0600
  ...great, i assume this would be almost the same as a locking differential. I got stuck in the mud in December with one tire...
• Re: diagnosing CV Q's
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 23:13:08 -0500
  ...I would want to find the problem before the clacking turns to the high-pitched squeel that preceeds the locking up (of either CV...
• auto's and dif locks
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 15:04:28 -0600
  ...in the a__!) Recently I think that Helmut mentioned that the locking differential was an option on two wheel drive vanagons, at least in...
• Syncro substitute?
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 00:05:43 -0800
  ...differential. I could handle lots rougher terrain with just that. Does anyone know of a 2x4 Vanagon with a limited slip or locking diff...
• Re: Syncro Estasy, spins, ABS
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 19 Oct 1994 15:28:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Yes if the differentials are locked. If not, you can spin one front and one rear simultaneously. > Most typical spins are conducted by locking...
• '87 Syncro GL Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Fri, 1 May 1998 08:12:58 -0400
  ...New tires, new plug wires, new O2 sensor, new locking rear differential, working a/c, seats 7, Weekender package. Strong engine. No leaks. Well...
• Re: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:37:13 -0500
  ...The locking LSDs are going to more expensive to accomodate the factory diff lock mechanism. If you don't have the factory diff lock...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:16:45 -0500
  ...Milestone reached and Traction question Does anyone have experience with this suggested modification below? I've always thought that with the locking differential, some...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:19:45 -0700
  ...2wd Limited Slip LSD = Limited Slip Differential LLSD = Locking Limited Slip Differential On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM, John Rodgers <inua...
• Re: Locking rear differential
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:40:59 -0700
  ...great words I read. >> >> Does anyone have experience with a locking rear differential? I'm considering >> having this done when I rebuild the tranny...
• Re: Running syncro w/o driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 03:00:17 -0400 (EDT)
  OTOH, maybe the VC fluid heats up, locking in the front plates and as there is nothing (no DS) to prevent the plates from...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:33:22 -0800
  ...diff - just locking front diffs, solid shaft instead of VC, etc. so what's the deal ? ..... does a limit slip differential set up exist...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:32:48 -0500
  ...http://www.weddleindustries.com/products/new-products/new-vw-094-atb-locking-differentials Also German Transaxle in Bend, OR NOT $150.00 bob
• Re: Weddle Engineering, Locking Differentials Update and Parts Plea
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 00:25:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...needing to slow to 5 miles per hour to engage the locking > differential. Additionally, I would need to secure, purchase, > and install the vacuum...
• Re: Value of '87 Syncro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 16:35:49 -0400
  ...It's a GL >with locking rear differential and no other options as far as I could tell. >The owner is asking $17,500...
• 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...
• more buses for sale: big bucks this time!
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 30 Sep 94 12:51:49 CDT
  ...All power options and locking differentials (2). Looks and runs like new. Asking $16,500. evenings (714) 723-5835 (Cal.)
• Re: Weddle Engineering, Locking Differentials Update and Parts Plea
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Sun, 15 Sep 1996 09:23:39 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...needing to slow to 5 miles per hour to engage the locking differential. Additionally, I would need to secure, purchase, and install the vacuum...
• Re: Syncro substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 07:45:15 -0500
  ...differential. I could handle lots rougher terrain with just that. Does > anyone know of a 2x4 Vanagon with a limited slip or locking diff...