On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 11:03 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > in a nutshell.. > > > -vc were and are rebuilt by some companies in europe and the US (actually > not sure who in US) > - fill amount is crucial as you noted below. but filling accurately is > theoretically doable with some thought :) > -seals are available > - some experts state that when vc is high mileage, microscopic burrs on the > internal plates are worn down. these burrs are supposed to be important in > torque transfer but the exact role they play has not been explained. > - many vehicles use vcs, but I have never found a part # cross reference. > -they all seem to be in the same price range, give or take a couple hundred > bucks :) > -you can test function on a lathe after refilling > >
Thanks. I bet part of the rebuild process includes using used plates w/good burrs. But who knows. Maybe they can rehab plates with poor/missing burrs. Looking at the FAQ's on Vanagon page, I see that heat causes fluid to thicken. From that page: "VW says this happens as quickly as 1/4 turn of the spinning rear tire." I bet the burrs are like little paddles. w/o them would fluid not heat up as quickly? Interesting stuff. I doubt I'll ever own a Syncro, but they are cool IMO Neil.
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