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• WTB For 87 Westy Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 13:37:43 -0800
  ...A transmission, with locking differential - either a known good unit, or a good core for rebuilding. Front table with leg (gray) Passenger side power...
• Re: Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 07:37:29 -0700
  ...Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire > In my continuing effort to identify an orphan wire on my 86 Syncro, I have > narrowed my search to...
• 87 Syncro GL Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Fri, 8 May 1998 20:02:54 -0400
  ...New tires, new plug wires, new O2 sensor, new locking rear differential. Working a/c, pwr mirrors, pwr steering. Seats 7, Weekender package with...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:22:00 EDT
  ...this suggested modification below? I've always thought that with the locking differential, some aggressive tread, and the weight of the engine over the...
• Re: Expensive Syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 18:46:53 -0400
  ...Let's say $500 with labor assuming the vehicle already had central locking. Locking front differential $1k. Decoupler, $1k installed. Overhaul of transmission with...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:48:03 -0500
  ...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: Quantrum Syncro...buy before parted out
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Fri, 22 May 1998 01:11:52 EDT
  ...area is some of the door handles seem broken it has locking differential not sure what kind of engine...it will start 279k on...
• Re: Buying vanagons as parts donors
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:23:45 -0500
  I always wanted a locking differential for my syncro and found a nearby syncro with a blown engine and a recently rebuilt locker. Admittedly...
• Re: Viscous Coupling
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sat, 7 May 2016 14:34:11 -0400
  ...front wheels because the VC is locking up (as expected). There is no harm happening to your differential due to this. > On May 7...
• The Time Has Arivven (or: The 1.9L TD Lives, take your pick...)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 18:32:33 -0700
  ...The tires were a bit low from sitting for so long which made it a bit squirly with the locking differential...Boy, what a...
• More info on Syncro for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 11:26:56 -0500
  ...It has a locking rear differential. It also is a 5 speed (1st gear is granny gear with 4 other speeds). Like I said...
• Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 06:54:31 -0400
  ...That advantage would definitely be lost. > >>Realisticly the main advantage to the syncro tranny would be >>to get one with a rear locking differential...
• Parting Out Low Mileage 91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:52:27 -0700
  ...91 Syncro 80k miles Entire AWD system works Locking rear differential Rear facing seats Power windows Power locks Power windows Steel bumpers - not fiberglass...
• Re: Need Viscous Coupling Refresher Course - '91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 16 May 2005 11:09:42 -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.
• 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...
• Re: Wanted: Syncro camper body, no rust
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 22:37:05 -0400
  ...Some features (locking differential vacuum lines etc.) are unique to the Syncro. Speedometer and cable are different. Anything I've missed, Karl? Of course...
• Re: diff lock/limited slip axle
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 02:00:52 -0500
  ...You're exactly right here! For more information on many differential types including a variety of limited slips and locking differentials see W.J...
• Re: Binding when turning
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 09:35:37 -0400
  ...is locking up unnecessarily but don't despair, we were able to eliminate this problem by experimentation. We reasoned that either the differential was...
• Re: FS: 1987 Camper conversion with 2.8 liter VR6..located in Belgium
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 19:09:11 -0800
  ...This is a SYNCRO with front and rear locking differentials self converted camper which does NOT have a poptop. Fridge and bed, etc. I...
• Re: Syncro passenger van for sale $3000
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 20:54:43 -0800
  ...Rear locking differential. Needs complete exhaust pipes, but not muffler and cat. 240K miles, silver with blue interior, fold-down rear bed/seat. Will...
• Re: Locking rear differential
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:55:18 -0400
  ...great words I read. > > Does anyone have experience with a locking rear differential? I'm > considering having this done when I rebuild the tranny...
• CV joint bolts...clunk clunk
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Gentry
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 15:17:53 -0700
  ...I started using it on a Triumph Spitfire's driveshaft-to- differential mating because of a similar problem; now I use it on nearly...
• if you liked Unimog, you'll LOVE this ...
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Sat, 08 Oct 94 00:56:54 CDT
  ...and 20-inch wheels are standard, as are front and rear locking differentials and fording depth of four feet. What makes a Funmog different...
• Re: Syncro Differential Lock-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 20:07:13 EST
  justin@BAYAREA.NET writes: << What does it do? >> Vanagons, like most cars and trucks, come with an 'open' differential. Jack up one rear tire...
• 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: 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: Fw: vc install/alignment?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 08:24:28 -0500
  ...the nuts on the final drive (front > >differential) as they are supposed to be crimped or locking types that > >should be replaced... but I...
• my new web page
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Sat, 3 Apr 2004 18:10:39 -0700
  ...the LED panel, my 2nd battery setup, bumpers I made, my locking differential setup, and an MP3 player I made from an old computer...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:53:52 -0700
  ...Unless you have a locking differential, only one rear wheel is driven. Has to do with the way the differential works and when turning...
• Re: What trans will interchange
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Sat, 18 May 2002 22:36:02 -0700
  Jeff, I have a 1983 watercooled Westphalia, and I just had the transmission rebuilt and converted to use a locking differential. The way this...
• Q: Any differences in syncro year models?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:00:13 -0500
  ...speed (4 + low) manual transmission Full time All Wheel Drive Locking rear differential Cruise control Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure system Thermostatically controlled 2...
• Re: '87 Syncro GL Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 1 May 1998 08:33:19 -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...
• FS 1990 Syncro Camper, $22,500 Chico, CA area
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 15:13:17 -0600
  ...Fully Loaded (pwr windows, locks, 5spd granny tranny, locking differential), nakamichi CD, new tires, struts/shocks, bra, etc. This camper is mechanically intact, except...
• Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:06:01 -0800
  ...There is a locking version of the LSD coming out very soon. I have gotten mounts made as well to put a syncro into...
• Re: Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 13:39:29 -0700
  Poor man's "limited slip" differential: Partial application of the parking brake when one wheel slips! Keep the lock button depressed and pull until...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:46:50 -0700
  I have often thought about putting a locking differential from a syncro in. That would probably solve your problem. If you do it, be...
• Re: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:40:59 -0500
  ...On Nov 16, 2007, at 10:17 AM, Lee Peterson wrote: > Daryl, > > Do you think that the Peloquin locking LSD would be a good...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 11:20:31 -0500
  ...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: Reverse Gear in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 08:29:33 -0700
  ...When pushed in, the locking rear differential is UNLOCKED and there should be no light on in the green drivetrain diag. When pulled out...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 23:08:31 -0600
  ...Locking differential > > How far down does one air? The regular recommended pressure is 46 front, 48 rear per Van-Cafe. > > As for airing up...
• Re: Need Viscous Coupling Refresher Course - '91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - vanagon teepee
  Sun, 15 May 2005 19:32:18 -0700
  ...is it still > >better to keep the differential unlocked? > > > >What ARE situations where locking the differential makes a big difference.? > > > > > > > The answers to most...
• Re: Need Viscous Coupling Refresher Course - '91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 16 May 2005 07:54:14 EDT
  In a message dated 5/15/05 9:16:28 PM, vanagonteepee@GMAIL.COM writes: << What ARE situations where locking the differential makes a...
• Re: Need Pricing Advice on Syncro Camper w/Low Miles
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 01:28:53 -0700
  ...Again no locking rear differential. So I'd say the one you are considering w/o A/C, no locking rear diff, P/W...
• "80 Westy Manual Tranny Whine
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sat, 9 Jul 2011 18:19:43 -0400
  ...about a reliable rebuilder who can perhaps do a positraction or locking differential upgrade or both. Best wishes and Thanks -- John Jensen '80 Vanagon...
• SYNCRO DEAL!
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton/Cris Torlasco
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 19:53:06 -0700
  ...Has locking differential, new all terrain tires, no rust, dents. All receipts, including the recent engine and tranny overhauls. 117,000 miles. Anyone interested...
• 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 major difference between the Syncro and quattro drive trains is the Viscous Coupler as opposed to a locking differential to transfer power from...
• Re: Syncros and Winter
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Oct 1995 16:55:22 -0400
  ...An important key to traction in the Syncro or the friend's 4x4 is a Locking Differential. This was an option on the Syncro...
• Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 00:51:20 +0100
  ...That advantage would definitely be lost. > > >Realisticly the main advantage to the syncro tranny would be > >to get one with a rear locking differential...
• Re: Syncro Critic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:25:57 -0700
  ...In Europe they can be purshased with a locking front differential even. Some have decouplersso there is a 2WD mode. They come, all versions...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 18:56:41 +0000
  ...I assume that a locking diff is better for really nasty roads because there isn't any slip, but most of us aren't...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 10:23:06 -0500
  ...Eric Bill Knight wrote: > Jeff, > > Please tell us about the housing modifications you did for > the locking differential. I'm seriously considering this > option...
• '87 Syncro GL FS in NH
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 13:00:55 -0500
  ...Interior in excellent condition A/C currently not working (haven't looked at it yet) 5 spd with creeper 1st gear Locking rear differential...
• 2WD diff lock add on
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Sun, 14 Jun 1998 23:42:15 -0300
  Hi John/All, yes there is a locking differential, made by LockRite in USA. About $230US, plus the work! Replace the carrier in the...
• Fw: Re: Reverse Gear in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 12:45:41 -0800
  ...Thanks, Leif > >Like you said, your indications are the opposite of propper operation. >When pushed in, the locking rear differential is UNLOCKED and there...
• Re: demographics of Vanagon.com
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 23:37:03 EDT
  ...The only vw I've owned is my 1987 Vanagon Syncro GL Weekender with locking differential. She is mettalic red alloy with gray interior...
• Pictures of my 'new' Syncro Westfalia Joker online!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 20:22:53 -0800
  ...it (factory new) - Locking 4.86:1 final drive transmission with 50,000km on it (factory new) - Locking front differential - New viscous coupler - New...
• Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 15 May 2004 22:02:55 -0700
  ...on the vacuum actuator for the front differential lock that will apply outward pressure on the locking pin, so if vacuum to the actuator...
• How do you tell if you have 4.86 or 5.43 differentials?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 22:55:05 -0700
  ...what gives? Without lifting the vehicle totally off the ground and locking all differentials and giving the wheels a revolution by hand, how are...
• Re: Are synchros more trouble than they are worth???
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 10:33:12 EST
  ...Once I decide to retire my older Syncro, I plan to salvage its locking differential for such a transplant. Anyway, syncro doesn't have...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 22:41:54 -0600
  ...Locking differential > > Thanks Dennis and everyone who chimed in. > > The WRG's do have a “100H” stamped on the sidewall. They were so covered...