VW Syncro Viscous Coupler - Project Syncro #38

On this Episode, Ron explains how a viscous coupler works and what it takes to rebuild one.
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Ron Erickson is in the process of making a 1987 Volkswagen GTI shell into an AWD Rally Car. He is transplanting the drive train from a Canadian Passat G60 Syncro into the GTI.
Ron is not sending it out for any part of the build process. Engine, Transmission, Suspension, Roll Cage, Electronics, Wiring, Body Work, Paint; Ron is doing it all himself, with the help from a few friends now and then.
It has been 2 years since he has started this journey, and we are going to follow along for the rest of it.
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Music: RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) & Tomorrow by Bensound (bensound.com)
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[@akumabito2008]

Great explanation!

[@davidf7883]

Nice shop!

[@alanmoley320]

Now I know how it works,thank you.
Btw super clean workspace.👍

[@CochesTuningenUSA]

If i delete the coupler and put the drive shaft direct to the differential would i have a awd at all times?

[@tomacodrut6909]

Hello. I have a t4 syncro and I have the lock coupled. I want to recondition it. can you help me with a code for silicone oil? and what amount is recommended? thank you!

[@tjaartbooyens370]

Try and turn a Syncro Bus full lock in a workshop when parking on a ramp or lift , then you feel the viscous biting, actually have to rev it a bit to get it moving.

[@patrickheeney4334]

You posted on a forum a silicone fluid of 1000 cst, that a european company offered, that you had originally ordered. I was wondering if you knew anyone that tried that lighter fluid, as opposed to the 100k cst you used in this video.

[@danielzeretzke4457]

Do you know how much power/torque a stock one of these passat syncro viscous couplings can take before it starts to slip?

[@lukskywalker834]

nice, sub

[@circuitdotlt]

It is amazing how much components are suddenly obsolete when switched to electric drivetrain.

[@Gioeufshi]

If you have one engine then you will still need differentials and couplers etc for AWD

[@circuitdotlt]

@@Gioeufshi multiple motors is easier in my opinion.

[@samuelvelez1643]

The Synchro van used just one Viscous Couplings

[@Deontjie]

Clean bikes?

[@ShannonSmith4u2]

fabulous garage, not a great video, too much rambling and not knowing exactly what you're talking about. who's that goofball that just walks through? sheesh.