Date:         Sat, 8 Jan 2000 09:04:07 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Strange front end clicking noise when VC is engauged
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Now that there is a good meter of snow on the ground there are more
opportunities to actually use my Syncro system.  I have been noticing that
when I am parked in deep snow, say 20cm of really packed stuff, the van
would be stuck if there wasn't four wheel drive.  The rear tires will spin
and then the front join in in the fun about 1 revolution afterwards.  When
this happens there is a clicking noise coming from the front end somewhere.
 I first thought it was a CV joint, but a parking lot "donut test" is quite
quiet under there.  It seems to be only when the front wheels are spinning
this clicking noise occurs.  Any suggestions?

PS - To all who are out there and question the VC locks with heat - yes it
does!  Pack it with snow and then try to use it - it does take a little
longer to engauge!



--   David Marshall -                    - Quesnel, BC, Canada   --
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