Jonathan Faucett wanted to know: << Does anyone know of a way to convert a 2wd westfalia to a 4wd? >> The easiest and least expensive way would be to sell the 2WD and purchase a Syncro. Otherwise expect a mega-dollar budget- its cheaper and better to get one that came that way from VW. There are differential kits that will allow power to be transmitted to the wheel with the most traction vs. the allowing the low traction/stuck-in-the air wheel to spin freely with the standard open VW diff. They are used with the stock diff and are pretty much a straight forward bolt on part. I'd estimate and say that to add this to your existing gearbox would be in the neighborhood of $375+ labor. There are on rare occasions used ZF limited slip diffs available but expect to pay well over a $1000 for one in excellent condition. While this is not a Syncro its at least an option to consider. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA |
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