Good chance the axle lock is engauged. Common problem, they tend to get gummed up and stick on. Jack up all wheels, and spin the rear, checking to see the rotation of the opposite rear wheel. If it turns in the same direction your lock is engauged. Very hard on drive train to drive on dry payment like this. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
On Thu, 28 May 1998, Scott Bygd wrote: > I just picked up a 87 Syncro, I notice a binding in the differentials > when I make tight turns like into a parking space. It is like the breaks > > are on and I sometimes hear the tires slipping on the pavement. > > Is this normal for a Syncro? > |
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