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• Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 10:04:36 -0800
  ...locking diff installed in my 2wd transmission. There were some list members who were pursuing getting Quaife to make a torque-biasing differential for...
• another Vanatic!
  Historical mailing list - DOUG ELLEDGE
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 09:38:50 -0800
  ...in > some serious snow country, so I have been following with special interest > the discussion of locking differentials. This is something I'm going...
• Re: 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:06:36 -0700
  ...wheels driving .. > and with locked differentials too , front and rear. > > With a stock AWD Syncro and a locking rear diff, you can get into...
• Re: 5 speed transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:02:22 -0700
  ...that way you can have 2WD with locking rear differential, which can really help in some situations. Scott www.turbovans.com Scott www.turbovans...
• How did you install power in your van?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 08:45:42 -0400
  ...Locking differential. Power mirrors. Bra. Decent cassette > > > player. Rear heater. > > > > > > Condition: > > > > > > 78K miles. > > > > > > It's had almost every wear item replaced or rebuilt. Has...
• Re: Expensive Syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:25:23 -0700
  ...Let's say $500 with > labor assuming the vehicle already had central locking. > > Locking front differential $1k. Decoupler, $1k installed. Overhaul of > transmission with...
• rare '87 SYNCRO SUNROOF vanagon for sale...w/ diff lock..(lake tahoe)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 19:18:30 EST
  ...weekender interior, and locking differential. . van is dark blue - navy blue color, non metallic. the interior is blue velour. has 120k mi, recent head...
• Re: anti-sway bar (longish)
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Sat, 18 May 2002 22:05:30 -0700
  ...The controlable locking differential will be a nice contrast, and may also make my highway driving more efficient, gas milleage wise. Having a rear...
• Questions About Adding Diff Lock To Non-Lockers
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 14:26:01 -0500
  I have received over time numerous questions about how to convert a non-locking vehicle into a locking one. I will reproduce here the...
• Re: Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 03:27:55 -0700
  ...Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons >Poor man's "limited slip" differential: Partial application of the >parking brake when one wheel slips! Keep the lock...
• Re: 930 drive axles
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:05:17 -0400
  ...Everything from solid shafts in place of the viscous coupling to locking differentials, oversized tires, big engines etc. If you are lifting the van...
• Re: FS Canadian/German Syncro-16 Dehler/Reimo/Zetec
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 3 Oct 2010 21:02:33 -0700
  ...the need for more power. >> >> The van has front and rear locking differentials, and a de- >> coupler. On the >> dash are Coolant temp, Oil...
• Another newbie
  Historical mailing list - Steve Ward
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 20:28:18 -0700
  ...The differential lock doesn't engage. From what I've read here already, it is usually a vacuum line failure, but if that's...
• Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item# 2467602921: Volkswagen : Bus/Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 14:41:59 -0600
  ...20mm, Increased ground > clearance,Front Final Drive and viscous coupling,Rear Locking > differential,18.5 gallon fuel tank, 2.1 L waterboxer engine, A...
• Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 03:00:14 EDT
  ...Well, if a locker doesn't unlock then there's a problem with it! Some off- roaders use a "spool" in their differential - basically...
• Re: FS: Price I should ask for '87 Syncro Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Schwendau
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 00:40:15 -0500
  ...Locking differential. Power mirrors. Bra. Decent cassette > player. Rear heater. > > Condition: > > 78K miles. > > It's had almost every wear item replaced or rebuilt. Has...
• Syncro Convention Proposed (was: Syncro - a love story)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 May 1997 01:19:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...They organize a bunch of trail runs rated from 2.5 (fairly mild, 4WD required) to 4+ (BIG tires, LOW gears, locking differentials and...
• Re: Triple-A won't extricate you from just any old where
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:52:55 -0700
  ...with the right set up ...which can include front and rear locking differentials and a solid shaft instead of a Viscous Coupling and the...
• Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  18 Sep 1995 11:42:11 EST
  ...I deduce three possible explanations: (1) front and center diff locking were an option, undocumented in the manuals, that I don't have, and...
• Advice on 87 Syncro Westfalia FS?
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Lee
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 15:27:09 -0700
  ...Rebuilt locking differential Rebuilt Syncro vacuum valve New clutch (was put in with the new engine) New propane tank The previous engine had an...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 19:55:15 -0400
  ...Clutch Pedal Does Not Move > > > > > > > > > > > > > After putting in my locking differential, replacing the clutch, > > > > > flywheel, brake master, clutch master, clutch slave, and brake > > > > > switches...
• Re: should I buy it?
  Historical mailing list - populuxe
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 21:48:58 -0600
  ...i'm lusting over an 86 syncro w/ locking differential for $1,900. i think syncros hold their value too(stay tuned syncro fans...
• Attention syncro owners, tech info on trans & VC's from German Transaxle.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 5 Aug 1999 01:57:25 EDT
  ...We have had a fair number of viscous couplings and/or front differentials returned to us as �locked up�; every one of these units...
• vans FS in San Diego
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 18:44:15 -0800
  ...Has the locking differential. I tracked down the dealer that took it in, they said they wouldn't sell it until they found out...
• Attention syncro owners, tech info on trans & VC's from German Transaxle.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 5 Aug 1999 00:44:07 EDT
  ...We have had a fair number of viscous couplings and/or front differentials returned to us as �locked up�; every one of these units...
• Differential Seal Replacement Procedure
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 15:44:07 -0500 (CDT)
  ...There is a seal inside of the differential assembly of you transmission that might start to leak. I have been told that they rarely...
• 1998 Syncro "Convention" Dates
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sat, 23 Aug 1997 04:44:42 -0400
  ...They organize a bunch of trail runs rated from 2.5 (fairly mild, 4WD required) to 4+ (BIG tires, LOW gears, locking differentials and...
• Re: Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 15:58:17 -0500
  ...20mm, Increased >>ground clearance,Front Final Drive and viscous coupling,Rear >>Locking differential,18.5 gallon fuel tank, 2.1 L waterboxer >>engine, A...
• Re: Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Sep 1995 13:22:45 -0300
  >needed for locking. From this, I assume that the central position on the >dash assembly is for a center differential lock, although I've...
• Re: 86-91 westies & rough roads
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Thu, 20 May 1999 20:55:53 EDT
  ...Besides the 4 wheel drive, they have more ground clearance, a granny low gear, a skid plate, and most have a locking differential. With...
• Re: WTB: Rear hatch name badge?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 13:20:24 -0700
  ...look around for a locking rear differential control on your dash ... !! joking. here's what I think ... in a Westy GL, , for 1985, you...
• Re: * IS AN '86 GL SYNCRO A GOOD BUY?? *
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 18:29:01 -0800
  ...GL Syncro > - 143,000 Miles > - AC (option) > - Rear Wiper (option) > - Locking Rear Differential (option) > - Metallic Silver-Blue Paint (option) > - Straight body, no apparent damage...
• Re: Dead VC
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 17:16:13 -0800
  ...I remember something about both making them less aggressive in the initial lock (locking later) and locking stronger. This was apparently accomplished by making...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 00:22:23 -0400
  ...down in it) and, of course, the all wheel drive (and locking differentials if it gets really nasty). When it snows in the mid...
• 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...
• Re[2]: Value of '87 Syncro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  19 Oct 1995 18:02:18 EST
  ...It's a GL >with locking rear differential and no other options as far as I could tell. >The owner is asking $17,500...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 09:33:08 -0900
  ...Locking differentials are great for those of us that have them as without them you do not really have power to all wheels, but...
• Re: General/Sorta dirt-road worthiness of 2WD Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:54:06 -0400
  ...I wouldn't want to take a 2WD vanagon off-road without aggressive tires, a winch, and maybe a locking differential from a Syncro...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid and Gear Oil Comparison and Feedback please
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 May 2009 21:00:24 -0400
  ...For the Vanagon auto tranny differential any synthetic will do. While I have seen regular oils fail in the Audi differentials the Vanagon really...
• Re: New Westy and Syncro Westy alternatives under $30k
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 11:04:19 -0700
  Chevy is also now the first to offer an all wheel drive full size van, avaliable with locking differential too: http://www.chevrolet.com...
• Re: Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 15:32:03 -0600
  ...20mm, Increased >>> ground clearance,Front Final Drive and viscous coupling,Rear >>> Locking differential,18.5 gallon fuel tank, 2.1 L waterboxer >>> engine, A...
• Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 13:00:19 -0700
  ...I opted to go all out and have a locking differential installed, by Daryl at AA transaxle. Its the factory VW air locker, same...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:22:31 -0400
  ...can have a 2WD 4 speed trans, with vacuum actuated locking rear differential .. > ala stock syncro . > > > On 8/27/2014 5:19 PM, Roy...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Jan 2018 to 4 Jan 2018 - Special issue (#2018-7)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 18:06:49 +0000
  ...Locking differential Dennis, I believe that an increase in tire diameter, which is also an increase in tire perimeter, does alter the speedometer and...
• Re: 1986 Syncro vs. later models
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:13:23 -0800
  ...although, not all syncro's have a locking rear differential, something that you want for sure. metal bumpers versus the fiberglass ones : I don...
• Re: Differential lock and Sychro Vacum Plumbing
  Historical mailing list - Robert Snyder
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 01:32:54 -0400
  ...Differential lock and Sychro Vacum Plumbing > Robert: > > I'm afraid I can't help you at all on the vacuum lines, other than to...
• Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 16:55:10 -0400
  ...The only VW option it is missing is the locking differential. If I thought I could buy this van for $6,000 I would...
• 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...
• Stove Repair
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Heil
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 11:14:25 -0800
  ...Remove base and locking ring. Remove screw under that unit. Repeat for both burners You should then be able to carefully remove the gaskets...
• Re: Turning when hot
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 15:01:00 -0400
  ...This of course is quite normal and not a reason to disconnect the driveshaft and start shopping for a front differential (VC) assembly. As...
• Re: sales values
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 18:23:09 -0800
  ...or say ...adding a locking front differential .. that does far more than restores function .. it Upgrades Function and Capability. in any case... the real...
• Re: Re[2]: Value of '87 Syncro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 17:20:36 -0700
  ...It's a GL >>with locking rear differential and no other options as far as I could tell. >>The owner is asking $17,500...
• Re: Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 16:37:48 -0500
  ...20mm, Increased >>>>ground clearance,Front Final Drive and viscous coupling,Rear >>>>Locking differential,18.5 gallon fuel tank, 2.1 L waterboxer >>>>engine, A...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 20:03:48 -0500
  ...make for some fun. Not only going but stopping and steering. Locking and limited slip diffs only help if you can get one of...
• FS: 87 Syncro GL Weekender in San Francisco $4500
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 15:44:11 EDT
  ...Rear LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL works great. Shifter may need bushings redone as the shifting is sloppy. Pretty much everything works other than what I noticed...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:22:53 -0700
  ...It is not written anything about other mods to the suspension or front/rear differentials. The article has one large photo of a red...
• Syncro Safari in Moab Utah, Easter 98
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 01:42:15 EST
  ...They organize a bunch of trail runs rated from 2.5 (fairly mild, 4WD required) to 4+ (BIG tires, LOW gears, locking differentials and...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:23:43 -0700
  ...It is not written anything about other mods to the suspension or front/rear differentials. The article has one large photo of a red...
• Re: BGT: Unique! 1989 Dehler-Profi T3 Syncro 16"
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 09:44:09 -0800
  ...It is a 2.1L gasoline engine, locking >front and rear differentials, (I believe heated) Isri front swivel seats, the middle seat forms >part...
• Re: vans
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:39:38 -0500
  ...vent inserts VW logo stove grill inserts propane tank gauge locking rear differential 2-3 layers of soundproofing on just about every hidden surface...