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Date:         Fri, 3 Dec 1999 09:48:30 -0700
Reply-To:     Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      Re: Transmission question
Comments: To: Ron Bloomquist <roadcow@MCN.ORG>
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Ron Bloomquist wrote: > > Did VW give up on limited slip differentials? My 1971 bus hardly ever got > stuck. My, new to me, 1984 Vanagon will spin the right rear tire with very > little effort.

Ron, Two things come to mind. The Vanagon has a near 50-50 weight distribution, whereas your bus is tail heavy. Throw four 100lb bags of sand in the back of the Vanagon, and you'll have better traction. Secondly, "Vanaru" indicates your may have a Subaru engine in the engine room. That extra torque will make it much easier to spin the tires on any surface. Try a little lighter throttle! Larry -- Need a good used part for your van? Check my list at: http://www.xmission.com/~ldhamm/


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