Date:         Mon, 15 Jun 1998 18:47:20 -0700
Reply-To:     Bob Bellanca <rbellanca@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Bellanca <rbellanca@HOME.COM>
Organization: @Home Network
Subject:      Re: 2WD diff lock add on
Comments: To: Tim Smith <smitht@UNB.CA>
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Tim, et al,
I believe you were referring to me;   One list member had one
professionally installed by a trans.
> rebuilding shop.  Did not work well first time, lots of 'clunking' and
> grabbing of the rear wheels, and a tendency to feel a bit unsafe on the
> highway in dry weather/straight ahead.  It was sent back,

 `Matter of fact, I'm sure of it... I bought one to compliment my 1.6l
to 1.9l TD swap. There was no way to control the van. It had a mind of
it's own. It was installed properly but with the torque of the 1.9, you
steered the van with the throttle. Power on, move to the left. Power
off, go to the right. Neutral throttle, straight ahead... I had it taken
out and replaced with the original components.

My advice: save up for a Syncro differential.

Bob Bellanca