I'd like to clarify the difference between the two main types of locking differentials: Limited-slip: Clutch pack type of locking differential, utilizing a...
Thanks to everyone who contacted me regarding purchasing a Syncro Camper. I got a lot of great responses, so based on the suggestion of Joe from Europro, I am...
Neither of the differentials described as "limited slip" or Torsen" are actually "locking" differentials. I think a "limited-slip" differential would better...
I have a Torsen type diff in my 1965 Lotus Super Seven, and also in my 1965 MK I Ford Cortina GT. They work well for the purpose I bought them, but there are...
No reason Ican think of why the limited slip wouldn't work in the front diff...Adds a bit of snow & mud traction I would think. I know a few who have them in...
I think the LSD in the front of a Syncro would *almost* be better than a locker. I find that when I am in the really difficult stuff that steering is quite...
Limited-Slip Differentials (LSDs) and Torque-Biasing Differentials (TBDs) both provide "degrees of lock-up", and therefore are correctly called "types of...
But what I wanted to know, is if someone is selling them. Any info? Paul ... From: "Daryl Christensen" <aatransaxle@...> To: <Syncro@yahoogroups.com>...
A guy down the street replaced his 1.9 with a 2.2 from GoWesty and it runs strong, I mean STRONG! Time will tell on the durability of this motor but I tend to...
I am picking up an entire roof section from a early Westy to camperize my syncro. I am going to cut it off at the posts and move it to my house, what do you...
Why not do the "safety in numbers" thing and "keep it a Volkswagen" thing and consider the TDI ? David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon...
Oops, I had the wrong heading on my last post -- Anyhow, I think the reason I'm so picky about making the distinction between LSD and TBD is becoming clear...
Volks, I've been working on a Vanagon Tire Guideline Report for a few months. http://www.roadhaus.com/Tires/Guideline.html Feeback would be most welcome. good...
... It may weigh a couple of hundred pounds. It will take at least 2 people to move it around anyway. Besides the weight, it's very ackward to handle. I just ...
List, My syncro is a 1986 and it has no bellows on the shift rod near the trans where the shift rod is supported by a bushing which is connected to trans by a...
Larry, I've been looking over your stuff and have this comment/question: Since I am driving a Syncro that is NOT a camper, it would seem to me that some of ...
Hi, My local mechanic would prefer to install an axle assembly rather than re-pack the existing CVs. I like to keepo him happy. Can I buy a ready-to-install...
Larry left a few factors not fully explained, IMHO. Size is the most glaring of these. My short answer to your question is that any 14" Load C tire in the...
Since lots of people seemed to, not, answer your questions... let me try to answer what I can and not rehash the "which engine conversions is best, or most...
My local mechanic would prefer to install an axle assembly rather than ... Here's one source - http://www.importedcarparts.com/ New GKN $228.43 Rebuilt $62.92 ...
Over the last 200 miles I have been feeling a slowly worsening vibration at 45mph. It appears at arround 40mph and is mostly gone by about 50mph. It is fairly...
Hi all, Many thanks to several of you who responded to my request for some steel wheels. Ken Nussear of Las Vegas came through with a set of 5 that he didn't...
If you buy a Syncro camper with the stock engine it won't take you long to realize why Vanagon engine conversions are so plentiful. The stock engine is...
The way I hear it the lowliest Subaru (2.2) is still faster and more powerful than GoWesty's 2.4. The 2.4 may be easy to install, but it ain't cheap. And you...
You are better off repacking your original CV's then buying a remanufactured axle. Of course if you want to drop $500 on new front axles that would be the way...
I was driving to work today and my OXS light came on while I was cruising about 60. I continued to work and all seemed fine. I looked and it said that this...
My differential lock warning light on my '87 syncro does not come on when I engage the switch. They used to work. I replaced the lights on the circuit board...
