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Date:         Mon, 1 Nov 1999 22:47:07 -0500
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: WTB:  Synchro Locking Differential Switch
Comments: To: Mike Karseboom <mikekars@INREACH.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <00e001bf24bd$6dbc9e80$e4048ed1@mikekarseboom.orcom.com>
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Mike,
     I did this about 5 years ago. I would NOt recommend this.


            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler




On Mon, 1 Nov 1999, Mike Karseboom wrote:


> To get more snow traction on my 90 GL (non-synchro) I am going to try to
> install a locking rear differential.  The guys at German Transaxle in Bend,
> Oregon say they can do this with a synchro case and lock mechanism.  The
> other internals will be the same as the non-synchro so the van remains a 4
> speed.
>
> This should be an interesting project, but  I need the dash mounted switch,
> vacuum tubing, and the transaxle mounted vacuum canister from the a synchro
> to do it.  Any sellers?
>
> Mike Karseboom
> Mt. Shasta, CA
>
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