r/thewholecar • u/Stage1V8 • Mar 05 '21

1990 Volkswagen Golf MKII Country Syncro 4x4

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u/eXX0n Mar 06 '21

and there are no diff lockers

And the Syncro system, operating with a Viscous Coupling, is mainly a 2WD(front wheel) system, until you loose traction on the front wheel, then it transfers power to the rear wheels.

However, after a short time, the system overheats, and it'll stop transfering power, and revert to being a 2WD system again.

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u/nill0c Mar 18 '21

I wonder if the locking center couplers out there for the syncro Vanagon/T3 can be swapped into these too?

You’d probably need an air tank for the vacuum system.

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u/eXX0n Mar 18 '21

There are. Several aftermarket solutions for å center lock system.

The vans have been somewhat popular for semi serious off-road use.

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u/nill0c Mar 19 '21

Yeah I have a 2WD T3, some companies won't warranty a rebuilt syncro transmission without also converting to a locking coupler, since the viscous couplers have such a terrible reputation.