Is this something any good transmission shop can do or it something best
left to someone with experience with Vanagons? Are there any
transmission with experience with this mod or extensive Vanagon
experience in the Austin,TX area any list member can recommend? I would
be EXTREMELY reluctant to tear into my own transmission myself short for
complete emergency.

Thanks,
Sam

Zeitgeist wrote:
> We're presently in vehicle reassessment mode and need some advice.
> Recently
> I asked whether it was possible to convert a 2wd Van to Syncro, but a
> number
> of list-killjoys pooped on my parade, so that doesn't appear to be in the
> plans.  I haven't entirely ruled it out, but for now...
>
> I really like the look and options found on our '89 WE, but my wife's
> alpine-related program activities (snowshoe, x-country ski, hike, etc.)
> require that she have a traction capable rig.   I've been seriously
> considering installing a Peloquin torque biased differential, which
> coupled
> with aggressive Nokians mounted on 15" Mercedes rims, should greatly
> improve
> the traction, eh?  But, how much of an improvement...enough?  My '67
> bus was
> hands down, the best snow/off road rig I've ever driven, but the Vanagons
> have never impressed me with their traction prowess.  I've never owned a
> vehicle with limited slip, except perhaps my old '73 Thing with steering
> brakes, but that's another story altogether.
>
> Anyone have real-world experience with a limited slip diff in a 2wd
> Vanagon?  We're not talking serious offroad stuff, just old logging roads
> with potholes and/or snow.   I'm in AA Transaxle's neighborhood, so
> they're
> obviously the source.
>
> TIA
>
> Casey
> Olympia, WA
> Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
> '87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k)
> '84 300D (218k)
> Gashuffer:
> '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
> http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/IMG_0171.JPG
>