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  • Re: Engineering a LCD screen for my camper
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 26 Apr 2001 16:47:14 -0400
    ...So I want to make a very cheap LCD screen TV (DVD/VCR) player for my van with a flat panel screen. Just like...
  • Re: How can you test a VC on a Syncro
    Historical mailing list - David Bayer
    Mon, 1 Jun 1998 15:19:05 -0700
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  • Whining about head gaskets
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Cooper
    Sun, 21 Jun 1998 19:05:47 -0400
    [multipart/related] Jonathan R. Cooper.vcf [application/octet-stream]
  • 85 Westie just stopped
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Cooper
    Fri, 31 Jul 1998 01:29:19 -0400
    [multipart/related] Jonathan R. Cooper.vcf [application/octet-stream]
  • TV/VCR.Combo- where to install????
    Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 21:28:23 -0000
    ...old-fashioned way, we finally broke down and bought a TV/VCR combo. The question now is: where is the best spot in the...
  • Re: FOX FRIDAY NITE
    Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
    Fri, 6 Nov 1998 10:17:51 -0500
    ...At > least they > died so that others might live. > > Daniel Stevens > Business Systems Specialist [text/x-vcard] begin:vcard n:Yasment;Jason x-mozilla...
  • Re: viscous coupling
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 26 Sep 1999 17:45:24 -0700
    ...is that right? > > Are the places that have the technology to recondition a VC so busy that > this apparent market is unattractive or unprofitable...
  • Re: [Syncro] Another 6 million dollar question
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Wed, 27 Oct 1999 10:03:53 -0700
    ...I am not sure it would accomplish the goal of not allowing the VC to engage anyway, at least on the dirt. steve Per...
  • Re: 1984 vanagon gas tank parts...
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:46:51 -0400
    ...html Mike On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 5:38 PM, Vco3 <vco3@aol.com> wrote: > > HI I am getting all the gas tank...
  • front diff input shaft
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Thu, 29 Mar 2001 11:22:42 -0500
    ...The looseness must be coming from where the input shaft couples with the VC. Is this looseness normal? Should I consider replacing the input...
  • Re: WBX Digitool/ Digital Engine Analyzer
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 18 Jun 2014 10:00:40 -0700
    ...The VC tool is for Digifant. VC more nicely finished, and easier to use. With long flatwire you can observe functions while on the...
  • Re: viscus coupling
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 30 Nov 1997 01:59:52 -0500
    ...I thought that the VC must be dead so I checked it. I raised both the front and back on one side and put...
  • Fuel pump has a louder whine
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Cooper
    Sun, 30 Aug 1998 21:22:17 -0400
    [multipart/related] Jonathan R. Cooper.vcf [application/octet-stream]
  • Re: My New Bentley
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Sun, 7 Apr 2013 18:19:37 -0400
    ...It's not >>> called a VC though. >>> Viet Cong ? >>> that's what it is, you got it from the Viet Cong. >>> >>> On 4/7...
  • Re: Smoke coming from under the van
    Historical mailing list - Joe Denison
    Wed, 11 Mar 1998 18:56:29 -0800
    ...Thanks again, Joe Denison [text/x-vcard] begin: vcard fn: Joe Denison n: Denison;Joe org: '81 Vanagon email;internet: mjd@ntr.net x...
  • Deadly new virus
    Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
    Fri, 15 Oct 1999 01:08:32 -0600
    ...Alfred [text/x-vcard] BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 N:Bagdan;Alfred FN:Alfred Bagdan EMAIL;PREF;INTERNET:abagdan@powersurfr.com REV:19991015T070832Z END...
  • Re: Brakes (I'm concerned...)
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:37:55 +0200
    ...This is because of the vc. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
  • Syncro tire repairs?
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Fri, 3 Mar 2000 20:18:41 -0800
    ...I know all Syncro tires must match to prevent damage to the VC... but what are your opinions as to whether it would be...
  • Re: Syncro and Long Trip w/o Front Drive Shaft?
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Tue, 13 Apr 1999 08:17:36 -0700
    Good question, but I would reason that the VC takes its "input" from the front tires/axles and compares it to the speed of...
  • Newsletter @ the printer, help needed.
    Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
    Tue, 21 Mar 2000 22:16:30 -0500
    ...http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/ 'Transporters By The Tunnel' - A fun camping event ' held July 14th-16th [text/x-vcard] begin:vcard n:DiGennaro...
  • Re: Utah Emissions
    Historical mailing list - garth woolstenhulme
    Thu, 6 May 1999 20:08:00 -0700
    ...I was under the impression that dynamometer testing can be dangerous > to a syncro, expecially the VC. Is this the case? If so, are...
  • Re: WTB: 83.5 Westy owners manual: ONLINE
    Historical mailing list - J. C.
    Wed, 5 Apr 2000 15:39:29 -0700
    ...Does anyone have one they will part with? > > TIA, > Drew Bedford> begin:vcard > n:Bedford;Drew > tel;work:(435) 513-1300 > x-mozilla-html...
  • Re: bench testing a VC--> how??
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:30:31 -0500
    ...I would assume the same could be done with a VC. Hold the case stationary and turn one of the shafts and note when...
  • Re: Running a TV/VCR in a Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 15 May 2001 10:40:09 EDT
    I use a 13" Magnavox TV/VCR combo that is AC and a Prestone invertor. I got both at Walmart on the same day...
  • Re: converting to 4 wheel drive - Quaife?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 7 Dec 2001 02:37:20 EST
    ...You will have to jack up the rear wheels to simulate a slipping traction condition for the VC to activate. You will also need...
  • Front differential rubber bushing part needed
    Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
    Tue, 24 Apr 2001 12:09:21 -0400
    Syncronauts, Volks, and list vendors, I replaced by Syncro's VC Sunday and Monday. It has made a phenomenal improvement in how it drives...
  • Re: Dead VC
    Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
    Wed, 17 Dec 1997 10:32:11 -0500
    ...This would be a great way to tell the condition of the VC !!
  • Re: [Syncro] Another 6 million dollar question
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 27 Oct 1999 18:18:56 +0200
    ...As long as you are on loose surface, it will at least not ruin the vc. The CV joints stand up to more pressure...
  • Re: Thumping from Tires (?)
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:14:39 -0800
    it could be the VC joint in early stage of wear and tear
  • Re: How can you test a VC on a Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
    Mon, 1 Jun 1998 10:12:32 -0700
    ...What > do you top it up with(VC fluid). Are there different grades of the > fluid..... > "No user servicable parts inside". Tim Smith, of...
  • Re: TV/VCR-AC/DC Question
    Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
    Wed, 3 Nov 1999 13:00:42 -1000
    I have an AC/DC TV and VCR. Not a combo but separate. They are hooked up to the aux battery. I am extremely...
  • Re: Running syncro w/o driveshaft?
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Thu, 17 Apr 97 18:10:27 PDT
    ...Now if the VC is always "hot" or engaged like with rotation coeficients that differ by ~10% it will indeed deteriorate (don't ask...
  • still cutting out
    Historical mailing list - Earl J Smith
    Sat, 13 May 2000 15:29:32 -0700
    ...Any and all advice gratefully received. [text/x-vcard] begin:vcard n:Smith;Earl tel;home:250 386 0874 x-mozilla-html:FALSE adr...
  • VC: Late Friday Entry
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:00:43 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/n7altdj VC: such practical vehicles! You CAN play trombone in it! -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca...
  • Re: LVC: OPOC engine
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:00:23 -0800
    ...I just assumed what was shown in image was a VC of some kind. But then I like making assumptions. ;) Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81...
  • `NETVERNUGEN'???
    Historical mailing list - Dan Resler
    Fri, 17 Oct 1997 14:16:16 -0400
    ...resler@liberty.mas.vcu.edu
  • Re: final word (VC)
    Historical mailing list - Blake Bilstad
    Tue, 30 Jan 2007 01:19:19 -0800
    ...final word (VC) Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:06:28 -0700 The VANAGON List officially has 905 subscribers as of yesterday afternoon. The...
  • RE: 89 syncro, binds in tight turning
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 3 Jan 96 11:05:50 PST
    ...Most likely failure is the VC ~1800$US for the part alone. If you have driven the car or the DAPO used tires that...
  • Still stalling
    Historical mailing list - Earl J Smith
    Mon, 15 May 2000 12:21:36 -0700
    ...else could be causing this irritating problem? TIA [text/x-vcard] begin:vcard n:Smith;Earl tel;home:250 386 0874 x-mozilla-html...
  • Re: Engineering a LCD screen for my camper
    Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
    Thu, 26 Apr 2001 16:06:13 -0400
    ...So I want to make a very cheap LCD screen TV (DVD/VCR) player for my van with a flat panel screen. Just like...
  • Re: VC failure symptoms
    Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
    Wed, 10 Sep 1997 12:14:26 -0400
    On Wed, 10 Sep 1997, Dan Soiney wrote: > Can anyone that has had a syncro VC fail please tell me what your symptoms > were...
  • Re: [Syncro] The Syncro project arrives...
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Tue, 22 May 2001 11:39:44 -0600
    Well, my new VC arrived on Friday from Germany. Canada Customs threw me a bone (right after tax season) and opened my package, hummed...
  • Re: TV/VCR.Combo- where to install????
    Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
    Wed, 11 Jul 2001 01:25:50 -0400
    <html><DIV> <P>I built a cabinet between the front seats that housed a tv/vcr/nintendo. All 12 volt and ran the wire...
  • Re: Home from the woods
    Historical mailing list - Joe
    Tue, 16 Dec 1997 07:35:50 -0500
    ...Maybe the VC is going bad? > > Hmmmmm? That's odd. I don't know of anything in the VC that would indicate > any differentce...
  • Re: How VC's work
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Wed, 21 Apr 1999 19:46:48 -0400
    Joshua - Sounds much like "Silly Putty" I played with about 40 years ago. BOB
  • syncro pumkin unit
    Historical mailing list - Jonc
    Wed, 29 Nov 2000 23:07:00 -0500
    will redline MT 90 make the syncro's VC happy or is there a trick? Regards
  • Re: syncro too small? chaeck this one out.
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 28 Jan 2006 14:07:08 -0800
    ...109HP Diesel, 1992!!!! > > > http://www.mobile.de/SIDej7KScS8GTscQltv1d9i-w-t-vaNexlCsAsCsK%F3P%F3R~BmSB11LsearchPublicJ1138486768A1LsearchPublicD1400IMotorhome%5B-t-vctpLtt~BmPA1C201B20C248%81J-t-vCaMkQuRDSeVb_X_Y_x...
  • Re: Kool Kampers
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:58:23 -0500
    ...Does anybody know what it is? > > *www.vwbusclub.nl/VW-HANDEL/vw-vcc-amersfoort.htm*<http://www.vwbusclub.nl/VW-HANDEL/vw-vcc-amersfoort...
  • Re: Syncro longevity
    Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
    Sat, 7 Aug 1999 22:01:54 +0100
    ...No problems with VC yet. The heads - well that's another question. They just this week developed the bad habbit of peeing as we...
  • Re: Viscous Couplings In An Airplane!
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 11 Oct 2000 12:01:47 -0700
    ...More Background Stuff on VCs: http://www.vanagon.com/syncros/technica/vc-expert-interview/index.html http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe...
  • Re: Vanagon Love
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Thu, 20 Apr 2000 15:37:03 -0700
    ...the older Vanagons are quite robust vehicles. ...Dan [text/x-vcard] begin:vcard n:Schmitz;Dan tel;work:225-6119 x-mozilla-html:FALSE...
  • Re: Coolant hoses fun
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:09:33 -0600
    ...I’m not a fan of the hot coolant smell. > > Most recent find is that I have many VC silicone hoses but have the...
  • Re: Syncro drove! For the first time in 13 years!
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 14 May 2011 18:16:34 -0700
    The VC can't bind with only front axles installed. The binding takes place due to the difference in rotational speed of the front...
  • Re: Home from the woods
    Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
    Mon, 15 Dec 1997 08:32:31 -0800
    Eric, I discovered that my VC was out when I tired backing up in sand in the Borrego desert. I was hoping that maybe...
  • Re: '93 Volkswagen T4 Karmann Gipsy camper
    Historical mailing list - tysonfroh
    Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:51:37 -0600
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  • Re: Westy-Vision
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Mon, 20 Oct 1997 14:03:05 -0700
    ...what make/model tv/vcr do your >firends have and where did they get it and how much? > I didn't make note of...
  • Re: Syncro and Long Trip w/o Front Drive Shaft?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 13 Apr 1999 17:57:57 -0700
    AFAIK the VC acts on a "churning" principal. If the silicon stuff in between the parallel plates gets sturred up due to different plate...
  • tight fit in new shoes
    Historical mailing list - Chris Gkikas
    Mon, 31 Jul 2000 13:59:46 -0400
    ...theerion@gator.net ICQ ~ 77358087 Yahoo Messenger ~ gkikoboy [text/x-vcard] BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 N:Gkikas;Chris;Allen FN:Chris Allen Gkikas...
  • Re: Coolant hoses fun
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:10:56 -0600
    ...I’m not a fan of the hot coolant smell. > > Most recent find is that I have many VC silicone hoses but have the...
  • Re: viscous coupling
    Historical mailing list - John
    Sun, 26 Sep 1999 21:29:52 -0400
    ...For example, if importing used high top Vanagons "aus Deutschland" is a suitable topic for the list, it seems fruitful to discuss the VC...