Date:         Mon, 22 Feb 1999 12:30:25 -0500
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Syncro locker in a 2WD
Comments: To: Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net>
In-Reply-To:  <36D171C2.E456270A@earthlink.net>
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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
>