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• What is the sound of one van smiling? (Follow-up on Boston Bob Engine)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 15:44:56 -0000
  ...Of course now I'm going to start thinking about a 5-speed transmission with a locking differential! - Mike Finkbiner '87 Westy (with a...
• Re: General/Sorta dirt-road worthiness of 2WD Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 15:24:37 -0600
  ...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: vanagon Digest - 6 Jun 2002 (#2002-713)
  Historical mailing list - alan barber
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 08:50:57 -0400
  ...the later model Eurovans have locking differentials. With snow tires they are quite capable in the snow. Far better than the 2 wheel drive...
• Syncro Front Drive (MUST read for 4x4 owners!; Big TRANS post)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 16:11:45 -0400
  ...Here is a note from my hard drive: "My Locking Front Diff The new transmission I bought with front locking diff has a part...
• Re: New Syncro! - some questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 10:52:56 -0500
  ...It will do so when the rotation of the axles lines up for locking and they are moving at about the same speed. The...
• FS: 1987Syncro GL $2000 / BO from Hawaii now in Novato, CA
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 09:41:43 EDT
  ...Has the locking rear differential. All the Syncro hardware seems intact. I was NOT able to drive it test drive the van because the...
• Re: Stove Repair
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 16:29:45 -0700
  ...Remove base and > locking > ring. Remove screw under that unit. Repeat for both burners > You should then be able to carefully remove the gaskets...
• Jimmy Buffett, Syncro Owner. KUDOS to those who helped.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 20:25:49 EDT
  ...As of now: -A heavy duty rebuilt locking diff 5.4.3 (or something close to that) tranny and matching locking front differential from...
• Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 14:09:05 -0700
  ...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: vanagon Digest - 31 Dec 2017 to 1 Jan 2018 (#2018-2)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:00:04 -0500
  ...Locking differential > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2018 18:55:21 +0000 > From: Mike Stewart <mikestew@GMAIL.COM> > Subject: Re: Wish List > > We=E2=80...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:35:42 -0300
  ...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: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:29:26 -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...
• Snowtire update (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom)
  Wed, 20 Dec 95 16:28:13 EST
  ...This situation would be *greatly* improved if it had a locking differential (can you get these for a non-synchro?). The van was also...
• Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 17:06:42 -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: EVC or Westy Syncro ... Ultimate Trip Vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 08:55:20 -0700
  ...a locking rear differential can also make a world of difference, according to some folks. i think an evc is largely a paved-road...
• 2.1L Power-Up Grade
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 19:50:13 PST
  ...to 3400 @70 not 4K to increase gas mileage), "Lock-Right" locking differential, five speed shifter. 15" rims with a tire size to be...
• Re: vans
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:48:38 -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...
• Re: Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 15:07:13 -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: [Syncro] Re: How To Install Your New VC
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 20:17:47 -0700
  ...Loosen the bolts holding the front differential so > > that differential may be shifted around. > > 5. Shift the front diff forward so that the > > driveshaft...
• FS: CDN 91 Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 18:40:15 -0800
  ...Burgundy, 305,000 Kms, 5 speed (4 + granny gear) Locking rear differential. Full Westfalia camping interior: 2 burner stove, 3 way fridge, sink, upper...
• Re: General/Sorta dirt-road worthiness of 2WD Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 14:14:23 -0700
  ...vanagon off-road without aggressive tires, a > winch, and maybe a locking differential from a Syncro retrofitted in. If > you want to do serious...
• FS syncro camper '90
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 11:35:32 -0700
  ...LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL . COMPLETE NEW POP UP TOP BED ASSEMBLY . NEW TIRES . NEW BRAKES / INCLUDING ALL ROTORS . NEW EXHAUST INCLUDING CONVERTOR . COUNTRY HOME CUSTOM...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:34 -0400
  ...My first experience with a reverse locking differential was on a 70 Bus that I owned. That was back around 1980 or so. As...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:57:25 -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: anti-sway bar (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Jack
  Sun, 19 May 2002 00:40:49 +1000
  ...Westphalia watercooled with a transmission converted to > have a vacuum operated locking differential(from a Syncro). How do you > think it would work on...
• 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 13:42:13 PST
  ...with the case breather port. -Racing clutch bolts -Five speed Transmission, locking differential, .70 fifth gear, welded clutch fork, urethane shaft bushing, shortened front...
• Re: diesel to gas conversion ongoing...WARNING!/2
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 4 May 2002 11:26:43 EDT
  ...When he took it apart, the 3/4 hub was cracked, at least one syncro locking key was mulched, the bearing holding the gear...
• Re: VC Confusion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:43:51 -0500
  ...Think of the VC as a glorified limited slip differential. There is always some torque being applied to the front wheels. Now, for the...
• Re: Tire question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 16 May 2011 19:28:41 -0700
  ...if you want AWD or 4WD, and locking rear differential, and a low range granny gear too. more ratios are always good .. but there...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 07:13:20 -0700
  ...I am also looking into some type of traction enhancing differential. If and when I do have to do major service on my transmission...
• vanagons for sale
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 17:50:58 -0500 (EST)
  ...1991 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Syncro, 4-wheel drive, 5spd/compound low, locking differential, CD, bra, air conditioning & heat= front/rear, no dents/scratches, very clean...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - caryccc
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 04:33:57 -0600
  ...Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Knight" <bill.knight@USA.NET> > Jeff, > > Please tell us about the housing modifications you did for > the locking differential...
• Re: Search for tires
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Fri, 12 Feb 2021 23:14:24 -0500
  ...My 91 non-GL Syncro has the Limited Slip Locking Differential in the rear. So equipped with snow tires, it’s pretty hardy in...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - English II, Bill
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:26:21 -0700
  We have a 91 Multivan (day-camper) with a 2.4 liter GoWesty engine and custom manual 5-spedd tranny with locking differential. Vehicle...
• Re: Locking Differential[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Fri, 21 Nov 1997 20:08:58 -0600
  >Just so Ken doesn't think he's going nuts, I too remember hearing >something like this. Got it now. Mr Ainlay advises that...
• Re: [Syncro] Just bought a cheap Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 07:46:05 -0700
  ...Faucet dead (good excuse to put on my eurovan faucet) > - No locking differential (maybe one day) > - Rear AC not working > - Webasto Heater not working...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 08:24:07 -0700
  ...oil. � I am also looking into some type of traction enhancing differential. If and when I do have to do major service on my...
• Re: My New Ride
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:01:25 -0700
  ...PLUS, of course, a Locking Front Differential and Decoupler. It is April 1st after all. but really, there's a guy I'm in...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 May 2012 23:16:01 -0700
  ...The ring and pinion also > weld themselves after this. > > My first experience with a reverse locking differential was on a 70 Bus that > I...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:04:59 -0300
  ...I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected cost is not encouraging...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:02:13 -0300
  ...I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque >> biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected cost is >> not encouraging...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 22:48:51 -1000
  ...it goes bad), two differentials, and a drive shaft that, as you have seen the posts recently, is often out of alignment. Also, you...
• Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:57:18 -0500
  ...With syncro there are special differentials with 100%-Sperrklauen. With the 2WD sometimes so-called closing differentials (max. 30% locking action over friction) were...
• BGT: Unique! 1989 Dehler-Profi T3 Syncro 16"
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 09:11:53 -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: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:40:26 -0700
  ...With syncro there are special differentials with 100%-Sperrklauen. With the 2WD sometimes so-called closing differentials (max. 30% locking action over friction) were...
• Re: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 04:34:18 -0000
  ...With syncro there are special differentials with 100%-Sperrklauen. With the 2WD sometimes so-called closing differentials (max. 30% locking action over friction) were...
• Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 15:07:31 -0700
  ...wheel speed sensors sending input to an ECU , then solenoids or whatever controlling clutch plates in the differentials, etc. . Many variations and getting more...
• Re: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 22:09:08 -0800
  ...With syncro there are special differentials with > 100%-Sperrklauen. With the 2WD sometimes so-called closing differentials > (max. 30% locking action over friction) were...
• Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 18:54:07 -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...
• Model Summary for 1987 Vanagon USA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:58:53 -0500
  ...Weekender Package (rear seats folds into bed, cushion over engine) Locking rear differential VANAGON CAMPER STANDARD FEATURES: A. Drivetrain 2.1 liter water-cooled...
• Re: [Syncro] I did the ultimate upgrade for Christmas!
  Historical mailing list - Jurgen E. Pichler
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:37:55 -0800
  ...V10 TDI engine - 6 speed Tiptronic transmission - 18" wheels - Locking center and rear differentials - High and low range transfer case - Cab adjustable suspension - Navigation...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 08:49:11 -0700
  ...I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque > > biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected cost > is > > not encouraging...
• Re: BGT: Unique! 1989 Dehler-Profi T3 Syncro 16"
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:01:30 -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: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:57:03 -0800
  ...To adapt the adapter to work on a syncro transmission with locking differential requires quite a bit of grinding and fitting. Clearly explained by...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:36:56 -0800
  ...To adapt the > adapter to work on a syncro transmission with locking differential requires > quite a bit of grinding and fitting. Clearly explained by...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 09:43:18 -0800
  ...it goes bad), two differentials, and a drive shaft > that, as you have seen the posts recently, is often out of alignment. Also, > you...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:45:19 -0500
  ...To adapt the adapter to work on a syncro transmission with locking differential requires quite a bit of grinding and fitting. Clearly explained by...
• Re: Snow, 4wd vehicles and syncros
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:23:55 -0800
  ...the syncro vanagon, all around .............the combination of AWD with viscous coupling and locking rear differential , and good tires for snow and ice...most...
• How Many Tows Does it Take to Get Canceled by AAA? (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 06:58:07 -0500
  ...The rest of the day was innocent enough, but was brightened up substantially when the chief driver left his keys and locking gas cap...
• road test: 1986 vanagon camper syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 06 Feb 95 15:11:22 CST
  ...stereo radio/cassette $380 power steering $350 metallic paint $275 locking rear differential $165 rear wiper washer $320 freight Standard accessories: rear defroster Sound...