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Re: vanagon off-road capable?
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Tue, 21 Jul 1998 23:38:28 -0400
...having differentials in the first place :-) > > Someone correct me if I'm way off base on my understanding of how a > differential works :-) yeah...
auto trannys for sale.Re: WTB: automatic transmission core, near FAS in Maine if
Historical mailing list
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:56:30 EDT
...to FAS has a differential case available. > In the mean time, how much are you asking for the differential case? I am > located in...
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: Vanagon Traction
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 19 Aug 1999 10:36:07 -0700
...Its not the differential, I think its the relatively long and compliant suspension in the older buses coupled with a rear biased weight distribution...
Re: New Syncro - some questions
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Thu, 4 Dec 1997 15:02:11 EST
...Don't you mean the differential lock? The Syncro AWD is always engaged and varies the amount of torque distributed to front and rear...
Re: CV joint theory: long
Historical mailing list - jbange
Sat, 19 Mar 2005 20:49:00 -0800
>The Differential (Rear Wheel Drive) >This animation demonstrates how the power from the drive shaft turns the >ring gear, which is fastened to the...
Speedo drive on Syncro diff
Historical mailing list - Andrew Wilder
Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:11:09 +0200
...I can only imagine that the drive on the front differential isn't turning. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a part...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Kyle Stuhr
Tue, 2 Jan 2018 06:19:04 +0000
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Re: Getting a sample of the diff oil?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:10:55 -0800
...what's the easiest way to get a few >> drops of differential oil out of the thing? Special tools needed? >> >> -- >> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel...
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: Syncro Differential Lock
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Tue, 9 Mar 1999 00:02:53 +0100
Justin Gordon wrote: > I am considering buying a syncro without a differential lock. Does that > matter? What does it do? > > Justin Gordon Hi Justin...
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...
Re: auto trans final drive
Historical mailing list - Annie
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:03:18 -0700
...net> wrote: > Annie, are you talking about the differential section or the automatic > section? The differential section uses gear oil and is filled by...
EV Conversion of an '84 Vanagon with Automatic Transmission?
Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:22:47 -0700
...automatic transmission, I never heard about! I also see that the differential is integrated in the vanagon transmission ( http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view...
Re: Oil Filter Pressure
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Thu, 24 Mar 2005 02:01:05 -0500
we don't measure the pressure differential because of the cost to implement the system, ie the plumbing. this is done industrially primarily where...
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
Where can I find a used syncro transaxle?
Historical mailing list - John Mates
Sun, 28 Mar 1999 20:51:45 -0800
...I have been told that my differential is probably the "suspect" in my syncro's vibration problem under load. Although the vibration is much...
Trans/Diff Seals Temp Question
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:58:23 -0500
...I have an unheated barn where the trans and differential are now and also an unheated garage. The garage is attached to the house...
Differential->Half Shaft Seal?
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Sun, 17 Sep 2000 17:43:17 -0400
...The seal cap #091 301 189, which caps the differential and is between it and the CV joint, was out of position. I examined...
Hypoid? EMERGENCY....
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Thu, 9 May 2002 14:59:31 -0700
...I searched under Fill Differential. </DIV></div><br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href='http://g.msn...
Re: SA Limited slip differential and getting stuck
Historical mailing list - Dart 330
Mon, 11 Feb 2002 15:19:33 -0600
...So I am wondering if these limited slip differentials from South Africa would fit in an 091 4-speed transmission? Is the differential the...
Re: Ltd. slip rear diff.
Historical mailing list - Greg Christie
Wed, 18 Oct 1995 13:39:49 -0400
...slip rear diff. > I was recently discussing winter vanagon experiences with a buddy of mine, > and he mentioned that a limited slip rear differential...
An answer: adding auto trannie fluid - where's the hole?
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sun, 5 Sep 1999 19:59:24 -0500
...Remember the 80-90 weight gear oil is for the differential.... the part of the tranny with the axles coming out. Putting gear oil...
Re: Syncro substitute?
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Thu, 30 Oct 1997 19:17:59 -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...
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...
Re: Bus work in the barn and Tiny O Ring on Differential
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:05:22 -0500
...ATF getting into the differential > is > usually caused by this seal. > > Check the ring and pinion shafts/bearing for proper adjustment. The pinion > shaft...
Re: Seals on automatic differential
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:30:37 -0700
...Seals on automatic differential > Torque converter seal, pinion seals; I should probably do the drive flange > seals while I'm at...
Re: Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:17:06 -0400
...Upstream, you're limited to <15 psi (atmospheric pressure) differential across the filter, before which point the pump will cavitate. Downstream, the differential pressure...
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
syncro locking differential stuck on!
Historical mailing list - CHRISTOPHER FRYER
Tue, 25 Apr 2000 13:40:21 EDT
help, on the way to college today i noticed that in my 87 vanagon syncro gl that the rear locking differential lock was stuck...
Re: transmission/differential O ring seal
Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:50:49 +1000
...transmission/differential O ring seal > > >> I don't think it is something you can ignore. The problem is that the >> ATF gets into the...
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
Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 9 May 2011 17:40:43 -0700
So what is this? A "pull the whole transmission and send it to the shop" kind of thing? Or can the differential be changed...
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...
Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Sun, 16 May 2004 23:41:22 -0400
...Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety > question > > > Dave, > How about haveing one valve control 4wd mode and the other > control...
Syncro controls?
Historical mailing list - John Dilworth
Mon, 20 Oct 1997 13:40:38 -0400
...When I first got into the '86 the knob for the locking differential was pulled out. My reaction was "oh, someone left the differential...
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: finding bad syncro wheel bearing
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Mar 1996 11:38:25 -0800
Thanks Jim, Sounds like its a slipping coupler rather than a differential? Sorry for the bad advice! Sadder, but wiser, Bill
Trans Bentley Torque Mistakes, Torque XLS Tool I Made, Peloquins, Differentials, Tools
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sat, 22 Feb 2014 14:00:42 -0500
...https://picasaweb.google.com/111803335891651546087/DifferentialFrictionVW?noredirect=1 ====================================== DIFFERENTIAL FRICTION ERROR IN BENTLEY ====================================== The following Bentley page has an error where they render 7...
Use of Synthetic Oil in Syncro Transmission
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Fri, 15 May 1998 00:34:04 -0500
It is my intention to change the oil in the transmission and front differential of my 86 Syncro. Would synthetic oil be the preferred...
Re: More syncro questions
Historical mailing list
Sat, 26 Jul 1997 02:20:54 -0400
...It takes a moment for the mechanisms inside the differential to line up so that the lock can engage. The manual says to drive...
No vacuum @ locking diff control
Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:12:08 -0700
Greetings folks, I discovered awhile back that the locking differential wouldn't engage, and the dash switch didn't hiss like it normally does...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 2 Jan 2018 05:07:39 +0000
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Re: missing Syncro differential! WTF?
Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
Fri, 5 Dec 1997 00:11:20 -0500
Tim. This must be a Friday story. Where did it come from? I don't see this story posted on the Vanagon list.
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.
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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
Diferential lock
Historical mailing list - kfilc
Sat, 27 Sep 2003 00:22:16 -0000
Hi There, Is there the possibility to put a differential lock in a 2wheel drive Vanagon and if, did somebody have any experience in...
Re: CV joints or differential problem... or???
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Sat, 22 Feb 2003 08:26:43 -0700
...CV joints or differential problem... or??? > > Was driving happily down the road - suddenly a sound slammed into > existance... not good... > > at low speed it...
Re: Dometic Frig - Realistic Cooling
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:45:45 -0700
...50�F > differential. �However, the differential is also proportional to the > ambient temperature. �The lower the temperature, the greater the > differential between the boiler...
Re: David Bogel's 3rd Gear Grind
Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
Sat, 21 Nov 1998 23:10:38 -0500
...I put it in both the front differential and the rear transaxle. I realize that GL-5 could be used in the front differential...
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: 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...
Auto trans, differential drain & fill
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 17 Aug 2001 22:01:14 -0400
...Want to change my gear oil in my differential. Looked under there for the drain and fill plugs, but only found the one obvious...
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: Peloquin torque biasing differential
Historical mailing list - Daryl of AA Transaxle
Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:24:14 -0800
...Peloquin torque biasing differential Yeah, though Troy's point needs to be well taken about Quaife style (Peloquin being the biggest oldest ripoff of...
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...
noisy speedometer
Historical mailing list - Troy
Fri, 1 Feb 2013 21:52:38 -0900
...Gotta say I love the the torque biasing differential I installed a few years ago. Plowed through 10 inches of snow in my driveway...
Re: WTB: Synchro Locking Differential Switch
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Mon, 1 Nov 1999 22:47:07 -0500
...synchro) I am going to try to > install a locking rear differential. The guys at German Transaxle in Bend, > Oregon say they can do...
Re: Bus work in the barn and Tiny O Ring on Differential
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:11:39 -0800
...Bus work in the barn and Tiny O Ring on Differential Hey Volks:� Check out my pics of some trans/diff work up in...
SDP Says My Front Diff Does Not Exist
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sat, 29 Aug 1998 13:28:47 -0400
SDP emailed back to me saying they have no record of ever having produced an ADK series front differential!! ADK is the one I...