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• Frank's Grates are Great IMNSHO
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 20:49:45 -0900
  ...If however, you are considering a Peloquin limited slip differential, two thumbs up! Great invention and worth every penny;) Troy
• limited slip on ice and snow
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 19:29:49 -0800
  ...I retro-ed a clutch pack limited slip and all was good.. Seeing you soon, Daryl at AAA transaxle... Don Hanson
• Re: limited slip differential (LVC) and squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 3 May 2009 18:28:22 -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: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 16:53:46 -0800
  ...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: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 19:58:47 EST
  ...And what about just going to a Limited Slip? Heard about ..never seen.. Install some paddle tires and off you go across the sand...
• Re: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:13:08 -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: Transmission Be Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott A. Harvey
  Tue, 28 May 1996 14:55:38 PDT
  ...Box 15466 Lock-Right limited slip differential kit > Long Beach, CA 90815 for Bus/Vanagon transmissions ($300+labor) > (310) 598-2731
• Re: Dave Caston's posi trans upgrade question #2
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 28 Dec 1998 21:02:44 EST
  ...in the 091-1s and acts more like a limited slip than a locking differential. (At least from what I have read- I have...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 22:39:06 -0500
  ...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: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 20:03:12 -0500
  ...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: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:20:48 -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...
• Went off road today!!
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 19:22:54 -0500
  ...van surged forward impressively, almost as if I had a limited slip differential. On one incline the road was very uneven. I though I...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 22:15:01 -0500
  Before spending money on a fancy differential I would look at the tire-wheel combination. Fix the traction problem first. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Q: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:03:38 -0500
  ...The actual Limited Slip's are very hard to find...I have been trying to get one for a customer for a month..no...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 17:10:40 -0800
  ...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: trans question
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 02:23:52 +0000
  totally normal unless you have installed a Quaife or Peloquin or similar limited slip differential. Chris DeLong Fine Tuning 206.427.4777 www.finetuningperformance...
• How to differentiate LSD from normal diffs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 21:20:39 +1200
  ...charge for a normal G50, I believe mine has a limited-slip differential (LSD). If so, this is a major copu for me, as...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 14:13:32 -0800
  ...The Torsen style diff is a torque biasing diff...a unit with a bunch of gears inside rather than a true limited slip with...
• Re: More on ride height adjustments..
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:00:48 -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...
• FW: Quaife Differential for the 091?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 13:57:13 -0700
  ...Quaife Differential for the 091? > >Tobin, > >Could you please post this to the vanagon list if you're still on it?? >Thanks. Hope you...
• Re: limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 3 May 2009 09:20:02 -0600
  I think in our case it would be best to leave the lock buttons intact so that we would still have a parking brake...
• Re: Switching bodies between chassis advice seeked
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 08:21:09 -0700
  ...I have it from several vendors that a limited slip differential is in development for us. I have been in pursuit of this for...
• Re: air cooled eng convert.
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 14:45:52 -0700
  ...I only wish I had a limited slip differential but that ain't Subaru's fault. Ron
• Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:27:02 -0800
  ...I had my transmission rebuild recently by German transaxle, who also installed the Peloquin limited slip or torque biasing differential. The transition between gears...
• Re: Snowtire update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 22:45:37 -0400
  ...This situation would be *greatly* improved if it had a >locking differential (can you get these for a non-synchro?). > Maybe, try Weddle Engineering...
• Re: Locking rear differential
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:27:33 +0000
  ...Two other options which were not available when I had mine done would be a limited slip differential or a torquue biasing diferential. If...
• Re: Limited slip differential
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 1 May 2009 19:25:59 EDT
  In a message dated 01/05/2009 12:15:24 P.M. Central Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Leave room for Rita...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:43:15 -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: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:07:35 -0500
  ...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: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 10:53:51 -0800
  ...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: say your syncro camper isn't quiiiiite the 4x4 off-road camper you'd wanted??? :)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 16:01:46 -0800
  ...235 hp turbo intercooled diesel, 5 speed tranny, 2 speed high low transfer case, and a limited slip differential. And what I find most...
• source for stainless steel fuel clamps
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:28:14 -0800
  ...What happened to summer? On a positive note, the Peloquin Limited slip differential is a blast to drive with in the snow! Love it!
• Re: Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 20:33:23 +0200
  ...Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons > > >Poor man's "limited slip" differential: Partial application of the > >parking brake when one wheel slips! Keep the lock...
• newbie questions
  Historical mailing list - David Milward
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 18:07:02 -0000
  ...in the gearbox/differential, possibly for the first time in its life? One issue it has is that the limited slip diff, in my...
• Re: Manual transmission oil?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 13 May 2009 18:35:40 -0700
  ...even saying right now, that MT-90 is intended for limited slip > differentials, and is not really the right oil to use, and that...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 16:57:38 -0800
  ...The Torsen style diff is a torque biasing diff...a unit with a bunch of gears inside rather than a true limited slip with...
• Re: Free limited slip differential. Was: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 10:32:52 -0500
  Yeah, I had a 58 Karman Ghia convertible with roll bar and all I modified for autocross back in the early 70's, and...
• 1987 Vanagon GL Westfalia For Sale in Boulder, CO
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
  Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:11:57 -0700
  ...Peloquin limited slip differential installed in 2008, with transmission rebuild with all new synchros, seals and gaskets, and some gears replaced. Go Westy 15...
• Re: Search for tires
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:53:35 -0800
  ...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: Weddle Engineering, Locking Differentials Update and Parts Plea
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 00:25:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Try a limited slip axle. I thought I saw an article sometime ago with an outfit for Vanagons. Locking axles are dangerous if you...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 11:36:42 -0800
  ...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: converting to 4 wheel drive - Quaife?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 07:38:46 -0800
  ...Todd '88 Westy Chris Stann wrote: > Does Quaife make a limited slip diff for the Vanagon tranny? Does anyone > else? > > This seems like much...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 27 Aug 2014 22:22:11 -1000
  ...I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected cost is not encouraging...
• It's tax time - I must sell a Crew Cab Syncro for cheap!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 23 Apr 2006 09:25:58 -0700
  ...with 78hp rebuilt less than 60.000km ago with receipts. - Limited slip rear differential - Good tires / good glass / good seats "Bad stuff": will occasionally...
• Re: Syncro experiences?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Dec 94 11:19:11 PST
  > > don't know tons about the synchro, but isn't it more like a limited slip > differential, rather than true 4WD? BTW I have...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:19:53 -0500
  ...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: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:39:54 -0300
  ...I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected cost is not encouraging...
• Transmission out, then move the vanagon? plus a few more ?s
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:25:27 -0800
  ...some friction-style clutch packs to my differential (a la Porsche 911) to add some limited slip function at a nominal expense...Does anyone...
• Re: newbie questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 15:47:33 -0600
  ...in the gearbox/differential, > possibly > for the first time in its life? One issue it has is that the > limited > slip diff, in my...
• Fwd: VW Tristar Double Cab Synchro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ron 'Coyote' Lussier
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 00:05:58 -0700
  ...upgraded interior >- Power windows >- heated seat >- A wheel drive (Synchro) >- Limited Slip Differential > >Additionally it has: >- A/C >- Blaupunkt stereo cassette >- Subwoofer that first...
• Re: source for stainless steel fuel clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:02:35 -0500
  ...What happened to summer? On a positive note, the Peloquin Limited slip differential is a blast to drive with in the snow! Love it!
• Re: source for stainless steel fuel clamps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:37:10 -0700
  ...What > happened to summer? > > On a positive note, the Peloquin Limited slip differential is a blast to > drive with in the snow! Love it!
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 18:09:09 -0800
  ...The Torsen style diff is a torque biasing diff...a unit with a bunch of gears inside rather than a true limited slip with...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:17:01 -0500
  ...Viva la Posi-trac!!! Nice "Tip's and Trick's" on how to get a "poor man's limited slip differential". It's akin...
• Re: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:17:18 -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...
• Traction? Not very much
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:02:50 -0800
  ...I am now committed to 'saving up' for a limited slip diff. I am a very good snow driver. I lived over 20 years...
• electronic limited slip differential idea for 2wd vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:47:25 -0400
  ...I've always liked the idea of a traction control system on AWD cars that have open differentials and just use the ABS system...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:51:17 -0700
  ...the 'poor man's limited slip rear differential ' ...........when you're stuck from one wheel spinning..............put the parking brake on half way, or...
• Re: Locking rear differential
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:40:59 -0700
  ...not available when I had mine done would be a limited slip differential or a torquue biasing diferential. If I were to pick today...
• Alaska; Okay, How Cold Is It? Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 21:39:22 -0900
  ...Of course, it has a Subaru 2.2 as a power plant with the Peloquin Limited slip differential. Drives like a dream, well... as...