Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:32:42 -0500
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Transmission out, then move the vanagon? plus a few more ?s
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Even with a lift I find removing the extra 12 bolts to completely get the axles out of the way is a good time investment. Every time I get lazy say for a quick clutch job and leave them in I regret it for some reason. With tools in hand and set up your really looking at 5 more minutes out and 15 more back in with new grease and using a torque wrench. It loosen and torque with the tires in place as they make a great handle to turn and hold.
If you really want the rear locker getting the internal parts from a Syncro locker should not be that hard. Most likely you final drive housing already has the casting bosses and just needs them machined out. Then later on you can rig the vacuum actuator and dash control valve.
To whip a hurting horse I'll say again that the best traction enhancement begins where the rubber meets the road, tires and wheels! Different wheels not only get you larger or wider tires but ability to go to a modern tire design.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Don Hanson
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 11:25 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Transmission out, then move the vanagon? plus a few more ?s
I am getting prepared to send out my transmission (5sp manual in an 84 tin top, with an inline Jetta motor mounted with diesel factory mounts) I've removed it once before, but I didn't have to move the van while it was out.....this time, I am going to need the shop space during the time the tranny is gone for rebuild...so how I do dat? Can I remove the inner CVs and simply wire-up the stub axles in place long enough to push the van out
of my shop about 35 feet, in a straight line? Or do I need to remove the
axles completely during this?
This subject has been well discussed but without any real definitive answers to a couple of possible traction enhancements I am considering:
Adapting a syncro locker style mechanism to work with my 5sp....and also the possibility of adding some friction-style clutch packs to my differential (a la Porsche 911) to add some limited slip function at a nominal expense...Does anyone have any input on either of these options?
Experiences? Expense? I am only concerned with the locker portion that is in the rear end, I will work up an alternative method engage the locker...even if I have to get out and crawl under, it will beat chaining up the wheels to get unstuck...
Yes, I know the Peloquin style are simply great...but I don't have the cash for that....
German Trans in Bend? They are one week out for the work and just 2 1/2
hrs from my home...AA is over 6 wks out and about 6hrs driving, one way...similar fee...Are the guys in Bend good enough to spend a couple of
grand with? the logistics there are more favorable than going to Duval
and AA Trans...
Thanks Don Hanson
