Well, it's not for the back yard mechanic. It took the case from my 2WD and had a machinist cut and weld a block on to the side to imitate the Syncro trans. case. Since then I have learned that there are 2wd trans. that came with the lock up. So you can get the case as you require. All other parts except the dash valve were out of the Syncro. No need for the vacuum amplifier, if your motor is running well. Make sure you install the light. This is more important than you think. To be up front, I would not recomend this becuase of the drivablilty when locked. The Van becomes almost imposible to steer on ice or snow, and that's when you would want to use the lock up most. If I were going to attempt anything like this again I would look for a limited slip setup. I was at a dealler once and the parts guy asked me if the rear axle was limited slip? My reply was I didn't know VW ever made a limited slip? So you may want to check into VW's parts department. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
On Mon, 22 Feb 1999, Mark Drillock wrote: > Hello, Eric. Please tell me about how you put the Syncro locking diff. > into your 2 WD Vanagon. I have a couple of Syncros with it and I > understand what all the parts are and do. Did you modify the tranny case > on the 2WD tranny or use that part of the case from a Syncro tranny? Did > you use the vacuum pieces from a Syncro? I plan to do this to a Diesel > Westy and I would appreciate any advice that you have. > > > Mark Drillock > > EMZ wrote: > > > Front wheel drive vehicles get better > > traction than a 2WD. I had both. I ended up putting a Syncro > > lock dif. in to my 2WD. > > > > Eric > |
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