[urq] Diff Lock Question

[Paul Ahvenainen]

So let's see if I have this right.  The recommendation is that it's OK to lock the center diff, but not the center and rear or rear only. So, I should be able to valve off the rear diff lock so that if I pull the console knob, only the center diff locks. Then, if I do end up in the ditch, I can open the valve to the rear diff to get out of that jam. Does this make sense???

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> On Jul 1, 2014, at 8:57 PM, John <johnkarasaki at msn.com> wrote:
> 
> Center only
> 
> On Jul 1, 2014 7:56 AM, Scott DeWitt <scotty at advancedautomotion.com> wrote:
> Are we talking about locking the center diff or the center and rear diff?
> 
> 
>> On Tue, July 1, 2014 8:30 am, Schaible, David wrote:
>> Probably good advice thinking about $ and parts availability to repair,
>> however I don't know that I've heard of anyone in 15 years who has had any
>> issues with center or rear diffs.  I broke the actuator arm on my 200q20v
>> rear diff in the lock position and drove it locked almost 10k miles before
>> I replaced the diff.   You can feel it and it will scrub your tires down
>> faster but as far as it being dangerous.....I don't agree.  Many people
>> say the old setup, mechanical diff in center and rear is more predictable
>> than the torsion.
>> 
>> David Schaible
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: urq [mailto:urq-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Paul Ahvenainen
>> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 10:17 PM
>> To: urq at audifans.com
>> Subject: [urq] Diff Lock Question
>> 
>> I had 2Bennett do some work on my 83 urq last week. It's very nice to work
>> with a team that understands these cars and actually keeps parts on hand.
>> 
>> Any way, when I picked up the car, they gave me some advice about the
>> differential locking mechanism. Basically, they said don't use it for
>> anything other than getting out of a ditch.  They said it should only be
>> used at low speed, in a straight line, otherwise the handling will be
>> dangerous and the repairs will be expensive. According to the owners
>> manual the system is recommended for use for low traction conditions, like
>> rain.
>> 
>> I'm curious about experiences that other early urq owners have had. My car
>> has the single stage activation that locks both the center and rear diff
>> at the same time.
>> 
>> Thanks. Paul
>> 
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