Date:         Sat, 3 Apr 2010 11:19:18 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
Comments: To: Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca>
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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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