Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:07:43 -0500
Reply-To: Todd Olson <todd.olson@CHARTER.NET>
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From: Todd Olson <todd.olson@CHARTER.NET>
Subject: Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
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Hi Dan,
The boat is an aluminum 16' boat that weighs around 250lbs, the motor weighs
another 200lbs and the trailer is around 200lbs. I think the whole thing is
less than 1000lbs with batteries, trolling motor, electronics and fuel
tanks. The Van pulls it fine down the road but on steep boat ramps I have to
really rev the engine and burn the clutch. Then if it is a gravel ramp, one
of the drive wheels will break loose and dig right down and get stuck.
I love the van so much that I would love to make it work for my needs. Many
of you would say just buy a Syncro and maybe I will someday. But I have
never had a vehicle I love more than this van. I have many fond memories in
it. So it is worth the money to make it work for me.
Wishing you many miles of smiles!
Todd Olson
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-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Weeks [mailto:theprofileco@dwx.com]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 8:25 PM
To: Todd Olson
Subject: Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
I don't know, but it sounds like a great launching ramp solution.
What do you tow, and how much does it weigh? My DK/1.6D gets my 500
lb (boat and trailer) 14' cape dory sailboat up the ramp just fine,
but anything heavier would warrant your solution. Good luck!
Dan
lifelong sailor, launching ramp spectacle spectator (they should
install bleachers so you can watch folks launch their cars, etc.)
On Jan 28, 2008, at 6:39 PM, Todd Olson wrote:
> Hello Fellow Vanagon Pilots,
>
> Has anyone installed a 5 speed Syncro tranny with diff lock in a 2WD
> Vanagon? How difficult is this? Any unforeseen challenges? I tow a
> light
> weight boat behind my 2WD Westy in the summer and I need the granny
> gear and
> the diff lock to get out of some boat ramps. Do I have to locate a
> syncro
> dash module with the locker switches or can I just rig up a regular
> switch.
> Is there any shift linkage modifications? Any other additional
> parts I need
> to purchase?
>
>
>
> Thank you in advance for your help and advice.
>
>
>
> Anyone have a syncro tranny for sale?
>
>
>
> Wishing you many miles of smiles!
>
> Todd Olson
>
> Buses By the Beach
>
>
>
> Coming Events:
>
> Bus BRR! February 9th - 10th 2008 Angola, IN
>
> Bus Benefit! May 15th - 18th 2008 Grand Rapids, MI
>
> Bus Boo! September 12th - 14th 2008 Grand Rapids, MI
>
> For more information go to: <http://www.busesbythebeach.com/>
> www.busesbythebeach.com
>
> http://www.myspace.com/busesbythebeach
>
>
>
> What song is stuck in my head these days?
>
> Daisy May, "A Letter from Downstream"
>
> Listen at: http://www.savethewildup.org/downstream/
>
> Check her out at: http://www.earthworkmusic.com/daisyMay/
