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Re: Test driving '87 syncro - what to check?
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Thu, 13 Feb 1997 15:13:27 -0800
...came with a rear differential lock. On the dash behind the gear shift lever will be a schematic of the power train showing the...
Positive Vendor report
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 15 Aug 2003 21:48:02 -0700
...I had Weddle outfit a south African 5spd transmission with od 5th and syncro locking differential, and Cory motors did the installation along 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: Locking rear differential
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:27:33 +0000
...great words I read. > > Does anyone have experience with a locking rear differential? I'm considering > having this done when I rebuild the tranny...
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...
Re: Syncro Binding in Tight Turns
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Fri, 29 May 1998 07:28:27 -0400
Good chance the axle lock is engauged. Common problem, they tend to get gummed up and stick on. Jack up all wheels, and spin...
Re: loud trans clanging in reverse and first
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Mon, 29 Jun 1998 19:30:16 -0400
...new tires on all four; adjusted the tire pressure to 43 psi front and 50 psi rear; replaced the differential oil to synthetic to...
Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 10 May 2011 16:02:24 -0700
...09, 2011 5:20 PM Subject: Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD? >I am. Differential doesn't care what does the shifting, does...
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: Syncro Diff Is Weird One Without Viscous Coupling!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 15 Oct 1998 20:52:43 -0700
...this element >was >operated by a valve at the trim for the differential lock >operation. >This diff. and tranny was avilable only from February...
Answer:Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:17:01 -0700
...Michael Ramer <ramerm@EARTHLINK.NET> >> >Does anyone have experience with this suggested modification below? I've >always thought that with the locking differential, some...
Re : How VC's work
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 23 Apr 1999 07:30:22 -0500
...I have helped pull an engine and a front differential. I have some vw service training books from fellow list member David Drew, thanks...
About Red Line gear oil???
Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
Thu, 14 Aug 1997 07:10:36 -0700
...After rebuilding the Westy tranny and adding a locking differential, I'm interested in giving it something good to drink... Thanks, Bob Bellanca `81...
Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:29:14 -0700
...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 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...
Re: The Ideal vanagon (syncro systems)
Historical mailing list - Mark Fitzsimons
Sat, 18 Oct 2003 12:59:32 EDT
...It is a permanent all wheel drive system with a central differential and two vacuum controlled differential locks. Its the drive train audi originally...
Syncro working fine again
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:12:39 -0800
...The rear differential lock engaged wonderfully but failed to disengage. I drove it home about a mile engaged. Everything was fine until the turn...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 4 Jan 2018 03:51:59 +0000
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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...
Possibly stupid Syncro questions
Historical mailing list
Fri, 13 Sep 1996 05:25:57 -0400
...Is there any reason that this is a good/bad idea? Was the differential lock available on any 2wd cars? I've heard that...
Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 9 May 2011 18:02:06 -0700
On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 5:20 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com > wrote: > I am. (driving an automatic) Differential doesn...
Syncro passenger van for sale $3000
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Fri, 8 Feb 2008 23:28:16 -0500
...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: Differential Lock curiosity
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 2 Dec 1998 14:24:26 -0800
Daniel Bey wrote: > While we are on that subject? How do I test the dif lock to see if it's > working? When I...
Re: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:28:48 -0800
...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: 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 synchro advice needed
Historical mailing list
Wed, 7 Dec 94 10:23:10 AST
...Obvious problems are a rusty exhaust system, a non-working rear differential lock, and bad rear wheel bearings. Power mirrors are dead too. No...
Re: How do I locate the differential lock wiring?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:42:49 -0400
Are you really sure the wiring isn't there? For the diff lock indicator lamp, if it isn't hooked up, they often leave...
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: WTB rear differential lock externals
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:56:10 -0500
...I have > one from a 4000 Quattro that has double vacuum switch for 2 lockers, > indicators, and as a bonus a volt meter and...
Re: Limited slip in a 2WD Vanagon's rear end
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sat, 29 Jan 2005 11:02:43 -0800
...diff lock from a Syncro Vanagon to work in a 2wd bus. I'd prefer this setup to a limited slip differential for venturing...
Re: [Syncro] How do you tell if you have 4.86 or 5.43 differentials?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Sep 2005 12:56:00 -0400
...Re: [Syncro] How do you tell if you have 4.86 or 5.43 > differentials? > > > If one wheel is locked, the action of the...
Re: Re : How VC's work
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 23 Apr 1999 08:22:07 -0700
Well, if temperature plays any significant role in the viscous coupling locking up, it seems that we should see VCs in hot climates having...
'89 - '91 Synchro differences
Historical mailing list - Jeff Howard
Tue, 21 Sep 1999 11:33:22 -0400
...Do all of them have a locking differential? Do they come with the GL package (pw, pl, cruise, etc.) standard? Anything special I should...
Looking for a synchro
Historical mailing list
Sun, 26 May 96 5:30:12 EDT
...I'm new to this subculture, but I'm looking for a Synchro in a model year that has a locking rear differential. I...
Re: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 2 Feb 2005 20:30:34 -0500
...adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD Hi all! This thread few days ago interested me a lot http://gerry.vanagon...
Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Mon, 9 May 2011 17:59:04 -0700
...Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD? > > How difficult is it to pull the differential and install another? > Transmission shop work only (I see that...
1987 syncro westy fs
Historical mailing list - Gary
Thu, 20 Jul 2000 17:46:07 -0600
...Power windows, Power door locks, Power mirrors No air conditioning or cruise control, I thinks those are the only options missing. Differential lock Paulchen...
Limited slip diff and alternatives
Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
Fri, 4 Aug 2000 21:16:04 -0500
...lock from a Syncro be fitted to a standard Vanagon? There's something available for the front-wheel-drive VWs - you replace the 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...
FW: Quaife Differential for the 091?
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 13:57:13 -0700
...The Lock Rights fully >>lock/unlock and clik-clack pretty loudly, especially when new (ask me >>how I know). They do provide good traction...
Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 30 Jan 2014 06:36:33 -0800
...They're all a big improvement over a standard vanagon's type of differential, significantly improved ability to get going and to keep going...
Re: About Red Line gear oil???
Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
Fri, 15 Aug 1997 05:44:19 -0700
...After rebuilding the Westy tranny and adding a locking differential, I'm interested in giving it something good to drink... Thanks,
Re: The tranny Guru in Washington state?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 09:36:41 -0700
...who is said to be able and willing to do limited slip and/or > locker conversions on Open differentials in vans. > > Thanks, Don Hanson >
Re: Leak-down Test - How to??
Historical mailing list - Michael
Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:04:44 -0400
...center on the compression stroke, then lock > the propeller in place (holding it tightly, then attach the differential > compression tester, hook up the compressed...
Transmission/Differential Lubricant
Historical mailing list - Kanas, Jon B
Fri, 8 Jan 1999 13:09:54 -0700
...1) The Syncro has a front differential, which is different from the Viscous Coupling, correct? 2) This differential contains a lubricating liquid, something along...
Re: Viscous Couplings Everywhere! (was: Silicone Syncro Oil Source *maybe*)
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Fri, 20 Dec 1996 17:31:04 -0800
...In order for the car to drive they would have to be locked up all of the time therfore there would be no differential...
Re: limited slip differential for 2WD Vans
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 1 Oct 2005 08:04:53 -0700
...Now, if Peloquin can also come up with a locking center diff >for a Syncro, we'll be in Fat City. > > It's not...
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: [Syncro] How do you tell if you have 4.86 or 5.43 differentials?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 19 Sep 2005 07:12:52 -0700
So, logically speaking, if the van was on a hoist with the front differential locked, the drive shaft would then spin 4.86 times...
Re: how diagnose no light and no lock after pulling diff lock knob
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 11:46:47 -0400
...about diff lock problems, fixing and or >diagnosing. i searched the archives from 1 june to 16 june on diff or >differential, but didn...
Re: [Syncro] How do you tell if you have 4.86 or 5.43 differentials?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 19 Sep 2005 10:12:00 -0700
...Re: [Syncro] How do you tell if you have 4.86 or 5.43 > differentials? > > > If one wheel is locked, the action of the...
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...
87 WESTY SYNCRO FOR SALE
Historical mailing list - Brett and Barb
Tue, 8 Jan 2002 05:13:37 -0800
1987 SYNCRO WESTFALIA, Locking differentials, 4 Speed w/ low gear, approx 175k Miles, Power Mirrors, Front/Rear Hitch (Great for bike rack on front...
Re: backup light switch
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 20:54:16 -0400
...941-521-A is for "switch for back-up light for differential lock front/center/rear" Hope this helps you! Doug '90 GL Roger...
Re: The tranny Guru in Washington state?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:38:37 -0400
...who is said to be able and willing to do limited slip and/or > locker conversions on Open differentials in vans. > > Thanks, Don Hanson >
Re: Syncro: to lock or not to lock
Historical mailing list - Tony Schiebel
Fri, 2 Feb 1996 16:23:16 -0700 (MST)
...No big deal. > > When I bought it the rear differential lock did not work. I talked to a > couple of mechanics and they told...
Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 Jun 1998 02:21:45 EDT
...to-metal 100% lock up across the rear axle and does not allow any slip. How could a limited slip differential work better? Assuming...
Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 9 May 2011 18:10:52 -0700
...send it to the shop" > kind of thing? Or can the differential be changed while the thing is in > van? > > -- > Rocky J Squirrel > On...
Re: Syncro: to lock or not to lock
Historical mailing list
Sat, 3 Feb 1996 11:51:52 -0500
...4-WD works great. > >Anybody out there ever use there rear differential lock? How much would it >cost to replace the whole tranny? > >Frustrated...
Re: So What's Wrong with this Syncro?
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:57:55 -0800
...So What's Wrong with this Syncro? It does not seem to have the controls to lock the differentials, so probably is a Syncro...