Steven,
Perhaps my problem is similar to yours and between us we can find an answer.
The Syncro Viscous Coupling confuses me.

A few weeks ago, while climbing a snow covered hill, the back wheels of our
syncro were churning but the front weren't turning at all. I thought that the
VC must be dead so I checked it.

I raised both the front and back on one side and put it out of gear. When I
turned the front wheel by hand  the rear wheel turned smoothly. With the side
still raised, I started the engine and put it in gear. Both the front and
rear turned smoothly again. This tells me that the VC is NOT dead.

So what was going on when I spun the wheels in the snow? Why weren't the
front wheels turning then? Maybe your VC and mine aren't dead. Maybe I just
don't understand how it works.

Any insight is appreciated.
Larry Johnson
'86 Syncro Westfalia
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STEVEN G WACKER wrote:

> Well, folks, it look like my vc has quit. No symptoms, no vibes, the
> front wheels just don't join in the fun when the going gets ruff. So....I
> would like the most current advise on how, where and how much.<snip>