Date:         Sun, 30 Nov 2014 09:00:15 -0800
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Transmission Gurus?
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You can add either or even both a limited slip type and a full locker
type to the 094 and 091/1 trannys. Any VW van tranny rebuilder
specialist can hook you up. I would go with the limited slip type for
simplicity sake. The full locker type is actuated by engine vacuum on
Syncros.

A limited slip was offered as a factory option in 094  5 speeds and
091/1 4 speeds but not AFAIK in US models. There is an aftermarket
version or two as well.

Mark


Don Hanson wrote:
>     I know little about transmissions so I'm asking for information from
> those who've learned already...
>
>     How does the locker system work on a Vanagon transmission?   How do
> limited slip differentials work?   Can I have either one of these systems
> installed into my Vanagon 5sp manual transmission when I get it rebuilt?
> I know the Vanagon 5sp manual trans is fairly rare, so I doubt there is an
> "app" for a Limited slip differential or a locker already available, but
> I'm interested in having my current tranny modified, somehow,  to produce
> more  low traction drive..
>
>