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Re: part number needed
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 15:22:35 -0700
...Stoneback" wrote: > > Greetings, > > I am in desperate need for the part number for the connector which connects > to the differential lock circuit board on...
FS: Locking Front Differentials
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:55:08 -0800
Hey all, I have 3 front diffs, w/lockers up for sale here in Sacramento, CA. - Good used condition - 4.86 ring & pinions (all...
Re: [Syncro] Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 8 Apr 2000 12:15:22 -0400
Except the one in the Dometic refrigerator (hot lead to fan). Guess how I know... d At 11:32 4/8/2000, Per Lindgren...
Re: ATF level too high - cause?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Jan 2005 02:04:06 EST
...writes: > Is there anything else that would cause a high level? differential fluid leaking into automatic part, seal between diff and auto gone bad...
Re: Locking rear differential
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:23:02 -0700
...Locking rear differential > Hello, > I'm new to the list and appreciate all the great words I read. > > Does anyone have experience with a...
Re: Limited slip differential
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:58:11 -0600
...good time to do a > rebuild > > and add the Limited slip differential. Tranny is starting to slip (cold) > and > > needs to be warmed up...
Differential bearings - a DIY job?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 1 Jun 1999 19:55:58 -0700
I'm fairly certain the differential bearings are responsible for the whining in my '88 trans, since the noise occurs regardless of gear position...
Tire Alert /F
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Fri, 2 Feb 2001 20:49:02 -0500
...Over time the spatial differential between the air molecules breaks down and can no longer support the heavy weight of our vanagon. Don't...
Re: Syncro lock light
Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
Tue, 18 Aug 1998 06:32:38 PDT
Rob, Crawl under the van and check that both little vacuum hoses are well connected on the differential lock servo. The servo is right...
Re: Differential->Half Shaft Seal?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 17 Sep 2000 15:55:35 -0700
...The > > seal cap #091 301 189, which caps the differential and is between > > it and > > the CV joint, was out of position. I examined...
Re: New Member
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Tue, 28 Sep 2004 21:43:41 +0200
----- Original Message ----- From: "James Lowe" <james.lowe@COX.NET> > 2) Front Differential Lock Actuator does not seem to work. I tested the > four wheel...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 11:34:26 -0600
...The locking rear differential made a huge difference, both in overall ability to keep going straight while driving slowly on snow-covered roads, and...
91 Vanagon AC Blower Switch
Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
Mon, 2 Dec 96 22:04:37 UT
...Anyone have any ideas for a permanent fix? Also does anyone have a source for a differential cover gasket? Tim Hannink 1991 Carat 1975...
Re: [Syncro] Another 6 million dollar question
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 26 Oct 1999 20:35:08 -0400
...Put the spare on a rear wheel and engage the rear differential lock. (off-road) Angus 86 Syncro ======================================== Angus Gordon Delta, Ohio
85 westfalia tranny lube question
Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
Sun, 11 Jun 2000 00:38:25 -0500
...got a '85 westfalia and am thikning of replacing the tranny/differential with Mobil 1. Shifting is getting laborious (yes, is adjusted correctly) and...
Re: limited slip differential for 2WD Vans
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sat, 1 Oct 2005 09:57:02 -0700
Ask, and ye shall receive... http://www.fatcity.net/ On 10/1/05, Michael Elliott <j.michael.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: It's not...
Re: [Syncro] How do you tell if you have 4.86 or 5.43 differentials?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Sep 2005 07:54:35 -0400
If one wheel is locked, the action of the differential will double the speed of the free wheel. This is why it can be...
Re: The hits keep coming
Historical mailing list - Michael
Sat, 9 Apr 2016 15:05:21 -0400
...That > hex plug is the differential fill hole, and the bottom of the hole is the > correct level when it's full. Draining is...
Final Drive Oil Seal Bushing
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Tue, 5 Jul 2005 07:39:39 -0700
...I ran the old differential oil through filter paper when I drained it to change the differential pan gasket, and it had not a...
finding bad syncro wheel bearing
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Mar 1996 12:06:38 -0800
Would it put too much stress on the center differential to just jack up one wheel at a time and put it in gear...
locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:41:04 -0600
What's the deal on converting a 85' 2WD to a locking rear differential? And what about just going to a Limited Slip? Install...
Syncro Question Rear Differential
Historical mailing list - Ed Shotwell
Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:56:34 -0500
I am looking at a 86 GL Syncro on Ebay, the gold one. Seller states that it has rear differectial lock that does not...
Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
Fri, 6 Jul 2001 22:35:52 -0400
Hi Mark, I didn't even know I had a differential cooler until the first one broke. Someone correct me if I am wrong...
Re: Gear oil in the Automatic fluid
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:11:22 -0700
...both told me that the transmission needs a rebuild > because the differential bearings wear cause the mainshaft to have some > play > and then the...
Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:05:52 -0600
Yes, Torque Biasing Differential by Peloquin YMMV, Mr. BZ-see recent archives for more info than anyone would care to know? On Oct 20...
Syncro Tranny Lube Questions
Historical mailing list
Thu, 20 Apr 1995 14:28:41 +0100
...to the rear differential unit? If so, do they share fluids? If not, what sort of lube goes in that differential unit, and is...
Re: Healthiest way to lead an UnHealthy Vanagon lifestyle? (a long attempt at Phrydey humour)
Historical mailing list - neil
Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:57:17 -0700
...My ruined > sense of smell can't detect most things, but it can at least detect that > whiff of sulfur that says "differential oil...
Re: French Syncro Club
Historical mailing list
Wed, 11 Dec 1996 03:50:20 -0500
...Here are a few questions : > >- Do the US Syncro come with front and rear differential block as in Europe >or only with rear block...
Second failure at sealing AT differential oil pan!
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Wed, 25 Oct 2006 08:48:45 -0700
...The tranny is fine, but I can't seem to properly seal the differential oil pan (I unsealed it to check the R&P...
Re: Transmission Gurus?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 30 Nov 2014 09:00:15 -0800
...locker system work on a Vanagon transmission? How do > limited slip differentials work? Can I have either one of these systems > installed into my...
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: The hits keep coming
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sat, 9 Apr 2016 12:08:36 -1000
...Can't imagine how engine oil could get to the auto trans differential area. Scott On 4/9/2016 7:35 AM, Michael wrote...
Re: [Syncro] Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire
Historical mailing list - P&J Lander
Sat, 8 Apr 2000 20:07:09 +1000
...Saturday, April 08, 2000 4:18 PM Subject: [Syncro] Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire > > In my continuing effort to identify an orphan wire on...
Re: FS 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon - Hannover Edition
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 23 Apr 2003 00:26:19 -0400
...leather boot on the stick shift Locking front differential (in addition to the locking rear differential common on Syncros) Headlight washers. Map pockets on...
Re: 1985 Vanagon A/C question
Historical mailing list - Project Pat
Mon, 28 Jul 2014 19:50:38 -0400
Differential pressure. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Raymond Markett Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 7...
Value of '87 Syncro Westfalia
Historical mailing list
Wed, 18 Oct 1995 21:52:55 -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: 86 Syncro Double Cab for sale
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:50:25 -0700
...http://ep.com/js/mi?ad=340858 New stock paint (Blue); great body and interior, bench seat, differential lock, excellent maintenance, new heads 80...
Re: transmission/front differential filler bolt removal
Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
Sun, 8 Jul 2001 17:58:34 EDT
You're looking for a 17mm hex socket. You should be able to find one at Sears, or a speacilty tool store. If not...
Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Wed, 15 Feb 2006 09:03:41 -0600
...Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons >Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:49:40 -0500 > >This interests me a lot, Daryl. This...
Re: differential nut
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:49:14 -0800
...That has been my solution for differential fill port access for the past 12 years. I discovered this as I was casting about in...
Re: I am having diff lock light problems - help!
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Sat, 12 Oct 2002 15:19:32 -0400
...Larry in Ontario David Marshall wrote: > My 1986 Turbo Diesel Syncro Multivan has front and rear differential locks > from the factory - both work just...
Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sat, 8 Apr 2000 01:18:03 -0500
In my continuing effort to identify an orphan wire on my 86 Syncro, I have narrowed my search to to the differential lock switch...
Re: Peloquin Diff.
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 2 Jul 2013 20:06:55 -0700
...On Jul 2, 2013, at 7:31 PM, JRodgers wrote: > Anyone install, or have installed a peloquin differential OTHER THAN > through GO-Westy. I...
Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 20 May 2004 09:24:53 -0700
What if you set it up so that Vacuum was necessary to keep the decoupler DIS-engaged. The failover mode would be engaged so...
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: Peloquin torque biasing differential
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:36:54 -0800
...The next try was a LSD differential put together by my race mechanic and that was excellent..Trouble free, good traction and very durable...
Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 05:03:36 +0200
...I checked the differential fluid level, by sticking my pinky finger into the fill hole, but could not detect any fluid at all (could...
Re: Vanagon Camper now at $26,600.00 On E-bay
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 18 Jun 2003 13:19:46 -0600
...Wed, 18 Jun 2003 11:26:31 -0700 Ah yes but Mike, does yours have a "locking differential"? Am I missinig something here, why...
Re: Limited slip differential
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Fri, 1 May 2009 09:53:17 -0700
And we even have WiFi at SdM this year...and the fun will begin shortly. About 50ish vans here last night... >> That would be...
Re: Lifting the Poptop with a Thule box
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 5 Sep 2003 09:12:51 -0600
...to military press that top into place while "lifting" the pressure differential. Reach over and slide open the door and no comparison in effort...
Syncro Driveshaft Vibes
Historical mailing list - Glen A. Smith
Fri, 16 Jan 2004 18:40:44 -0500
The driveshaft from the transaxle to the front differential seems to be causing some vibration from mild to not so mild while driving. Can...
Re: limited slip differential for 2WD Vans
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sat, 1 Oct 2005 10:53:32 EDT
In a message dated 9/30/05 10:34:18 PM, aatransaxle@DIRECWAY.COM writes: << I can get the torsen style LSD's for...
Re: Oil Filter Magnets
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:53:29 -0800
...Probably makes more sense to attach magnets to the sump of a manual transmission/differential, which has far more direct ferrous-to-ferrous interplay...
Leaking Axle Seals 1989 Westy
Historical mailing list - Bill Prats
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:06:26 -0800
How hard is it to change the Differential / Axle seals re 1989 Westy? Mine seap slowly but after a long drive the oil mist...
drain and fill plugs revisited
Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
Tue, 12 May 1998 13:59:20 +0000
Where IS the drain plug for the transmission ( 5 speed) and the fill hole for the front differential?? I've crawled all over the...
Re: How do you drain "all" the fluid out of the tranny?
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Fri, 15 May 1998 21:18:28 -0400
...I spoke with a Redline tech twice recently > about what to use and here's what they reccomend for the syncro: > > Front Differential: Redline...
Synchro trans leak
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 Feb 95 12:10:59 EST
On my 86 Synchro, I've replaced the seal around the drive shaft that comes out of the transmission to the front differential. I...
Re: Weddle Engineering, Locking Differentials, & Syncros
Historical mailing list
Fri, 13 Sep 1996 22:50:03 -0400
Jim I have dealt with the Weddles for 5 or six trans. rebuilds that I needed r&p for,as well as other parts...
FS: 87 Vanagon GL Syncro Westie
Historical mailing list - Brent Michael Gardner
Sat, 9 Jan 1999 07:22:44 -0800
1987 Vanagon GL Syncro Westie 110,000 miles dark red with gray interior locking differential A/C cassette deck with 4 speakers automatic locks...
Opinions, please....on 1989 Westy FS, Ft. Ldrdale, FLA
Historical mailing list - ChriStenSen DeSiGn iNc.
Sat, 5 Jun 1999 18:57:06 -0400
...Dealer installled engine, new drive train, and differential. (apparently still under warranty) -Odometer reads 194k - mostly highway. -Second owner, single traveling businessperson buying RV...