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• Syncro locking differential
  Historical mailing list - John Connors
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 04:19:33 EDT
  Hello everyone Does anyone know approximately how much it would cost to convert a non-locking differential on a 1986 Syncro GL to a...
• Re: Syncro locking diffs question from Sudhir Desai
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 02:02:13 -0400
  ...The center "differential" on a Syncro operates sort of like an automatically locking differential and will lock up automatically when the rear tires begin...
• Re: Automatic Locking Rear Differential??
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 07:49:30 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The salesman says that in '89 they > went to a automatic locking differential. Is this true? I have never > heard of it. If it...
• Re: Syncro locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 17:58:54 +0100
  ...Syncro locking differential > On Tuesday, October 15, 2002, at 04:19 AM, John Connors wrote: > > > One more question: Is it possible to have a...
• FS: Locking Front Differential - 5.43 R&P
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:29:44 -0700
  I have a good, used locking front differential for sale. No VC, no actuator, but everything else is good. Code = ADM... 5.43 Ring...
• Re: Syncro locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 12:03:22 -0400
  ...Is it possible to have a Syncro with both, front > and rear, > locking differentials? > It is possible, but rare (at least in the states).
• Dumb differential question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 08:17:33 -0800
  ...a 5sp manual tranny with an open differential and I'd like to have a locking differential. But I like the 5 speed so...
• Re: locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Wed, 10 Dec 1997 21:17:30 -0600
  Bob Berkemer wrote: > > I think that a couple of weeks ago Helmut mentioned in one of his posts > that there was a locking differential...
• FS: Locking Front Differential - 5.43 R&P
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:48:12 -0700
  Hey all, I have a Syncro Vanagon locking front differential for sale. - ADM code - 5.43 ring & pinion - Approximately 105,000 miles - No VC...
• Re: Syncro locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 04:45:37 EDT
  ...Is it possible to have a Syncro with both, front and rear, locking differentials? >> It is not likely that your Syncro has a locking...
• Looking for syncro diff lock switch, vac resevoir
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 14:34:52 -0800
  I'm having my 2WD transmission rebuilt('83 Westhalia) and have the option of adding a vacuum controlled locking differential, using a syncro case...
• locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Wed, 10 Dec 1997 17:57:19 -0600
  I think that a couple of weeks ago Helmut mentioned in one of his posts that there was a locking differential available as an...
• Re: LOCK-RIGHT locking diffs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 15:09:23 -0400
  ...For much more info on all sorts of locking & limited slip differentials see: http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/diffs.htm Regards, Jim Davis...
• Differentials: open, limited-slip, & locking (was: limited slip rear end)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 16:48:28 -0400
  ...2WD open differential ------ Typical Vanagon 2WD L/S differental 2WD locking differential 4WD open differential ------ Vanagon Syncro 4WD one L/S differentials 4WD rear...
• troubleshooting rear locking differential on syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 22:25:09 -0400
  I need to know how to adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain a locking rear differential in my 1986 Westy Syncro. The Bentley only breezes through...
• Re: Dumb differential question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:09:40 -0800
  ...a 5sp manual tranny with an open > differential and I'd like to have a locking differential. But I > like the 5 > speed so...
• Automatic Locking Rear Differential??
  Historical mailing list - ZUMBRENNEN JOSEPH CORY
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 21:25:56 -0600 (MDT)
  Hi all, I am looking at a '89 Syncro Westy and I cannot find a button to operate a locking rear differential. The salesman...
• Re: Dumb differential question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:10:52 -0500
  ...a 5sp manual tranny with an open differential and I'd like to have a locking differential. But I like the 5 speed so...
• Weddle Engineering, Locking Differentials, & Syncros
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 19:40:15 -0400
  Vanagonites & Syncronauts, I know the subject of locking differential and Weddle Engineering has come up before, but I thought an update could be useful...
• Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 12:32:41 -0500
  ...I have alwats wanted a locking differential, but lately I have been wondering about a limited slip instead. I'd love to here what...
• Re: WTB: Synchro Locking Differential Switch
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mikkelson
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 07:24:10 -0800
  ...What didn't you like about a locking rear differential? Kevin M. Bothell, WA '89 Westy At 10:47 PM 11/1/99 -0500...
• Re: Vanagon Camper now at $26,600.00 On E-bay
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 11:26:31 -0700
  Ah yes but Mike, does yours have a "locking differential"? Am I missinig something here, why would a non syncro have a locking differential...
• <Syncro> viscous coupling fluid wishes
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Feb 1997 18:54:23 -0800
  >| Ths Syncro viscous coupling acts like an automatically locking differential >| with a fairly short modulation duration between open and locked. >| >From the description of...
• Re: Dumb differential question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:19:39 -0700
  ...a 5sp manual tranny with an open > differential and I'd like to have a locking differential. But I like the 5 > speed so...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:23:56 -0800
  ...report on Limited Slip Differential >> I havn't heard of an LSD for a syncro front diff - just locking front >> diffs, >> solid shaft instead...
• Re: Query about Weddle Engineering Differential Locker
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 20:06:01 -0700
  > I'm considering putting in a Weddle Engineering locking > differential and wondered if anyone has had any experience > with this unit. > If you had...
• FS 1990 West Syncro for sale, Locking rear & FRONT diff
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 18:06:00 -0400
  ...1990 West Syncro for sale, Locking rear AND FRONT differential, flawless van. (Portola Valley, California (Northern)) contact them not me.
• No vacuum @ locking diff control
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:12:08 -0700
  Greetings folks, I discovered awhile back that the locking differential wouldn't engage, and the dash switch didn't hiss like it normally does...
• Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 11:41:10 -0600
  ...Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons >Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 12:24:43 -0500 > >Repost, I did not get anyone's...
• Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 12:24:43 -0500
  ...I have alwats wanted a locking differential, but lately I have been wondering about a limited slip instead. I'd love to here what...
• RE: troubleshooting rear locking differential on syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 21:01:36 -0700
  ...troubleshooting rear locking differential on syncro I need to know how to adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain a locking rear differential in my 1986 Westy...
• WTB: Synchro Locking Differential Switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Karseboom
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 15:04:18 -0800
  To get more snow traction on my 90 GL (non-synchro) I am going to try to install a locking rear differential. The guys...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - paul guard
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 10:40:19 +0000
  ...Locking differential Vanagon list: What's the verdict on lockers? I ... occasionally need to pull a boat out of the water. The place where...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 11:21:55 -0700
  As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided that due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight distribution, that...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 11:13:16 -0400
  ...Locking differential As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided that due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight...
• Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 12:41:47 -0700
  ...Darryl at AAA transmissions has said that he can install a locking differential as an option with a 2WD trans rebuild. John McLean 87...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 19:07:21 -0400
  hey y'all, on the synchro, does the middle differential have the locking unit on it or the rear differential? i was just wondering...
• Re: [Syncro] 2/4WD option
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 11:22:35 -0500
  ...Little Pinions Set, two little pinions, for non-locking diff, rear, 091 598 081 #3. Little Pinions Set, two little pinions, for locking differential...
• Re: Possibly stupid Syncro questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 16:11:38 -0400
  ...There are several companies making locking differentials, and I've heard that Weddle Engineering, (310)598-273, in Long Beach, CA can install one...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Stuhr
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 06:19:04 +0000
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• Ltd. slip rear diff.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Oct 1995 20:05:23 -0700
  ...I know a locking differential was a syncro option, but was a similar rear diff available for two-wheelies? Can anyone put this argument...
• 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...
• 1987 Syncro Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 09:21:22 -0700
  ...Next to the rear locking differential dash switch there are two other knockouts that suggest switchs for the front differential lockout and drive shaft...
• Re: Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 18:47:29 -0400
  ...Africa I think) that also have a front locking differential. Indeed, the front differential on your Syncro will have a mounting pad for the...
• Re: Locking transmission
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 12:29:22 EST
  ...housing w/ the locking differential from a Syncro so equipped. I am not aware of a limited slip diff. available for the Vanagon trans...
• advice needed regarding decoupler and differential lock install
  Historical mailing list - Ki Hong
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 16:54:46 -0800
  ...first was getting a decoupler and the other was getting a locking differential. any thoughts or opinions on whether i should get these extras...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:40:54 +0100
  ...Locking differential > > > >As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided > that > >due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight...
• 87 Syncro parts
  Historical mailing list - David Price
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 19:55:42 -0700
  I am looking for a front to rear drive shaft coupler/decoupler and front LOCKING differential. Reward for parts location offered. dp
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 18:47:56 -0400
  ...Locking differential > > > > > >As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided > > that > > >due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight...
• syncro locking differential stuck on!
  Historical mailing list - CHRISTOPHER FRYER
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 13:40:21 EDT
  help, on the way to college today i noticed that in my 87 vanagon syncro gl that the rear locking differential lock was stuck...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 09:42:39 -0700
  ...Locking differential > >As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided that >due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight...
• Re: Vanagon Camper now at $26,600.00 On E-bay
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 11:38:27 -0700
  ...tim in san jose > >Ah yes but Mike, does yours have a "locking differential"? Am I missinig >something here, why would a non syncro...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:57:28 -0400
  ...Locking differential > >As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided that >due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 05:07:39 +0000
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• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 00:09:00 +0100
  ...Locking differential > > > >As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided > that > >due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight...
• WANTED: 5.43:1 locking front differential for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 May 2004 21:43:26 -0700
  ...I am looking for a 5.43:1 locking front differential for my Single Cab Syncro project. If you have one, or know where...
• Re: Light for synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 20:01:47 -0500
  ...When you push the knob back in, you are then requesting that the differential become unlocked. Like the locking, the unlocking takes place within...
• Locking rear differential
  Historical mailing list - Steve Smith
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:58:53 +0000
  ...Does anyone have experience with a locking rear differential? I'm considering having this done when I rebuild the tranny on my 89westy. I...
• Re: WTB: Synchro Locking Differential Switch
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 22:47:07 -0500
  ...non-synchro) I am going to try to > install a locking rear differential. The guys at German Transaxle in Bend, > Oregon say they can...
• Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?-REPLY
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 23:12:31 EDT
  ...you can scavenge the differential parts from it, and put them in yours. maybe. >> (about installing some sort of locking type diff in a...