Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:41:49 -0500
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From: -------- <VW4X4@VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Re: Peloquin experience?
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I'm still trying to figure out if this is a Torsion type LSD or some
type of clutch pack. IF its a torsion, does it work when backing up,
like going in reverse?
Joe. W
aatransaxle wrote:
> In MY opinion (and I'm stickin to it) is that any LSD setup is a great &
> wonderful improvement over a stock 1wd setup. It adds a pile more
> traction
> capability and likely will keep you moving as the "other" wheel gets
> traction when the RR spins...
> I get calls all the time about adding lockers to 2wd or non locker rigs
> (front and rears both). The factory stuff inside the trans is not
> available. You still have to have the case modified and the vacuum
> stuff to
> operate it all. No its not an inexpensive retrofit...Yes, the trans (
> or fnt
> diff) has to come out and apart and the vac switch & stuff has to be
> installed. I suppose it would be advantageous to look into another way of
> operating it all, but I haven't figured out a logical way .
> I am in the process of making sure all the pieces are available for a
> retrofit.
> The question remains is "how advantageous is the locker for most of
> us"...My personal feeling is that most of us..just want one
> Daryl of AA Transaxle
> (425) 788-4070
> aatransaxle.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lee Peterson" <iridewheelies@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 7:17 AM
> Subject: Re: Peloquin experience?
>
>
>> Daryl,
>>
>> Do you think that the Peloquin locking LSD would be a good upgrade for a
>> Syncro without the factory locker? Does it directly replace the vw
>> factory
>> locker diff or could I use aftermarket parts for the switch, actuator
>> ect.
>> I don't have any of the factory locker parts. No switch, no panel, no
>> vacuum reservoir. I'm hoping the Peloquin locker setup would be an
>> easier
>> way to go than a stock retrofit.
>>
>> Of course this also leads me to ask if it would be more affordable to
>> install the Peloquin locking LSD in a front diff than to use the factory
>> locking diff and vw factory parts?
>>
>> Locking LSD front and rear, wow.
>>
>> Lee
>> 89 Syncro, no lockers :-(
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 11/15/07, aatransaxle <daryl@aatransaxle.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I have installed over 30 some LSD's from 1995077in various 2 and 4wd
>>> vanagons...(frnts and rears)..not to mention all the Jetta's , etc thru
>>> the
>>> years. Have done some Quaiffe warranty jobs , but no Peloquin
>>> problems in
>>> 6
>>> or 7 yrs.
>>> Always asking for feedback on them in various driving conditions and so
>>> far
>>> nothing but good reports.
>>> Soon there will be a locking LSD version available...spendy, but the
>>> best
>>> of
>>> all worlds in my opinion.
>>> Daryl of AA Transaxle
>>> (425) 788-4070
>>> aatransaxle.com
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Pat Little" <redtail@CABLESPEED.COM>
>>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 1:31 PM
>>> Subject: Peloquin experience?
>>>
>>>
>>> > The recent thread on traction reminded me ("1 wheel drive") about the
>>> > Peloquin limited slip differential that can be installed in the
>>> Vanagon
>>> > gearbox. http://www.peloquins.com/
>>> >
>>> > Does anyone have experience with one of these devices? It seems to me
>>> > it
>>> > might solve the Vanagon traction problem. My tranny is going to need
>>> > rebuilding soon, and if it does the trick I might just want to get a
>>> > Peloquin installed while they have the thing torn apart.
>>> >
>>> > Also, what is a "half syncro"?
>>> >
>>> > Pat Little
>>> > Seattle
>>> > '90 Westy
>>>
>
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