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• Re: new syncro movie on vanagon.com
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 10:29:21 -0600
  ...new syncro movie on vanagon.com > On the contrary, if I remember my syncro history it's precisely what they had > in mind. The...
• SYNCRO WHEEL ALIGNMENT
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:39:24 -0800
  I'm trying to sort out the numbers for a syncro wheel alignment. I have Derek Drew's archived post on wheel alignment, but...
• syncro Golfs?
  Historical mailing list - Ronald H Bertram
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 17:12:45 -0900 (AKST)
  I know this doesn't concern Vanagons and the like, but knowing syncro Vanagons are a common subject, someone on this list might have...
• Pictures from the gathering of the IG syncro 16 in Graz/Austria
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 15:27:54 -0400
  Here you can see pictures of the gathering of the IG syncro 16 in Graz/Austria: www.syncro16.at.tf We visited the Magna...
• Re: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:29:16 -0700
  the short answer is 'it can be done.' biggest issue that pops into my mind is that the syncro engine and trans sit lower...
• Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 19 May 2009 08:07:21 -0400
  ...http://www.benplace.com/gilles/gilles3.jpg http://www.benplace.com/syncro/syncro31.jpg http://www.benplace.com/syncro/syncro29.jpg http://www.benplace...
• Vanagon Syncro to Gh(t)i Coupe?
  Historical mailing list - Robin Davies
  Tue, 4 Mar 1997 11:42:44 -0600
  ...If >you're on the Westy list let me know what they think. > G Anybody? 87 Syncro Vanagon Westfalia 92 Syncro Passat(G60) Both...
• Re: Syncro transmission oil capacity
  Historical mailing list - deandrew
  Sat, 16 May 1998 21:25:56 PDT
  Syncro Owners! Page 34.19 of the Bentley Manual shows the Syncro transmission's capacity at 4.7 US quarts. This page also shows...
• Re: Audi 5cyl into Vanagon UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 10:36:32 -0500
  ...Does a syncro engine sit lower in the compartment than a non-syncro. At BBTT we casually noticed that the syncros seemed to have...
• Special Syncro Air Filters: What is the scoop?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 16:01:24 -0700
  So what is the scoop on Syncro air filters. When I bought my Syncro one of the first thing I did was change the...
• Re: Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 22:55:55 -0800
  ...syncro owner that VW initially shipped the > syncros with "C"s, but later switched to the heavier duty "M"s (not available > in U...
• Re: Just bought a cheap Syncro
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 08:05:07 -0800
  ...Just bought a cheap Syncro "1986 Syncro GL Wesfalia - As yet unnamed: Pokey 2 ???????" Pokey 4-by Congratulations! Bob '87 Syncro Westy http://groups...
• Re: Wanted - exhaust brackets 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 14:41:11 -0400
  Both the Bus Depot and the Dealer have them or can get them. ($$$) They are different for the Syncro. Different height and the proper...
• Cur side classics article about syncro
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 22:49:50 -0700
  Nice piece on the syncro at curbside classics http://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-european/curbside-classic-vw-vanagon-syncro-t3-so-misunderstood/ Even...
• 2wd spring into syncro swap expt.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 20:32:08 -0800
  Another small project I got done recently, '82 westy front springs into '86 syncro. Oh, and radius arm bushing replacement. http://shufti.wordpress.com...
• start of syncro bash plate project
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:45:59 -0700
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/06/22/vanagon-syncro-bash-plates-project/ alistair
• SYNCRO.ORG Blog
  Historical mailing list - Steve S.
  Sat, 12 May 2012 23:08:21 -0700
  If you haven't checked it out lately, the syncro.org blog has some recent posts of interest, including updates on Martin and Sarah...
• Re: Hello!
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 20 Mar 1997 19:39:06 -0800
  >since 1989-present, I thought that my Vanagon had Syncro on it, when the >entire time it didn't. "SyncroHead" from your list set...
• Syncro Alignment
  Historical mailing list - David Dempsey
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 06:34:58 -0500
  Hello All, I am getting new tires for my Syncro this week (no need for a tire discussion) and would like to know the...
• Parking Brake on 90 Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ray Perry
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 21:42:01 -0800
  My parking brake on the Westy Syncro seems to have lost its spring of sorts. Is there suppose to be a spring near the...
• syncros
  Historical mailing list - Michael Briere
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 23:13:38 -0400
  How many people on this list own syncros? Doesn't seem like many because it is hard as hell to get help from people...
• Re: Check out this Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:29:12 EDT
  Doug, Not only was this mentioned on the list a few times, I believe he is also a Vanagon & Syncro List member. IIRC this...
• 86 syncro westy fs
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 21:57:52 -0700
  ...exc cond, new motor,very clean 1986 Volkswagen Syncro Westfalia, exc cond, new motor,very clean (413) 237-9850 (amherst, ma) bill '87 syncro...
• Q:Redline MT90 in Syncro front Dif
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 19:38:01 EDT
  ...What do you think? Loretta 87 Syncro GL 90 GL 82 Westy
• Re: FS: "Typ 2 syncro Illustrated Catalogue"
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 14:33:31 -0800
  ...FS: "Typ 2 syncro Illustrated > Catalogue" > > > > > > OK, hear is the deal of a life time. > > How about everyone with a Syncro throwing in > $2...
• Re: It is possible to make a 2WD into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 21:27:24 -0700
  Very good point, but I have access to a damage Syncro which isn't going anywhere anymore! At 05:18 PM 28/09/2000...
• Re: [Syncro] Which is taller Syncro.org Syncro or 85 2wd Westy front springs?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 05:20:41 -0800
  ...the Syncro.org springs. > > bob > Bob, I have GoWesty springs as well so I am fully aware they are taller than the syncro.org...
• Re: SYNCRO.ORG a Non-Profit?
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 13:42:36 -0800
  ...SYNCRO.ORG a Non-Profit? > A recent e-mail from David Marshall at Fastforward at > least implied that SYNCRO.ORG was disingenuously > passing itself...
• Re: Special Syncro Air Filters: What is the scoop?
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 18:38:43 -0500
  John-Reed Maffeo wrote: > > So what is the scoop on Syncro air filters. When I bought my > Syncro one of the first thing I...
• Re: How high is a Syncro Westy Hightop?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:09:38 -0800
  ...How high is a Syncro Westy Hightop? Anyone know how the height of a Syncro Westy Hightop? I'm shipping one via RORO from...
• Re: Syncro Starters
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 23:05:26 -0500
  > Has anyone noticed that the Syncro VS non-Syncro > starters are not the same length! I figured I would try > out a starter that...
• Re: [Syncro] Replacement for hatch panel?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 09:59:33 -0600
  ...Traditional>Switch format to Traditional ><http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro;_ylc=X3oDMTJicjg0aWJlBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzgzNzQ5BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwOTkyNjI0MARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNocGYEc3RpbWUDMTIzMzU1NzgyMQ-->Visit >Your Group | <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>Yahoo! Groups...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:32:24 -0300
  ...Sold it years ago. > > Then there's this: > > http://westfaliasforsale.com/1988-vw-vanagon-syncro-westfalia-camper-48k-hood-river/ > > And this: > > http://forums...
• Thermostat housing differences, syncro and non
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:07:02 -0400
  ...My engine came from a syncro and the temp sensor is threaded into the housing instead. Do the two different sensors work the same...
• Re: syncro with snorkel ? Yes/No?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 02:07:24 -0400 (EDT)
  ...supposedly up to "eye level". (What is eye level anyway?) Am I wrong? Curt Long 87 Syncro GL Westy
• Syncro front rotor change question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Perry
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 23:59:06 +0100
  ...mars 1999 13:17 > > > Hi all I wonder if you could help me with a Syncro parts > problem I have. Thing is, I need...
• Syncro front CVs?
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 10:02:34 -0700
  Hello all, I would like to remove the front axles from my Syncro and continue to drive. I have to keep some CV's...
• [Fwd: Hamm's How To Syncroize a 2WD Westy posted]
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 00:22:53 -0500
  ...Since this question comes up from time to time, I have posted the Word doc at syncro@yahoogroups.com in the file section - you...
• Re: Please but this '91 Syncro Westy, $3000 LA,CA
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 22 May 2007 17:25:31 -0700
  ...VW Vanagon Pop-Top 1991 - Orley blue Syncro Weekender Vanagon, automatic, air-conditioning, CD player. Ready to be refurbished. > > > Here's the ad. As...
• Re: [Syncro] Front and rear Bullbars are ready in september
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 09:14:53 -0400
  ...flo@syncro4x4.com >Subject: [Syncro] Front and rear Bullbars are ready in september >To: "Syncro Egroup email" <Syncro@yahoogroups.com> > >Hello friends, > >we have...
• 5th Annual Syncro de Mayo: 4/29-5/2
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 23:54:14 -0700
  We are now accepting registration from non-syncros for the 5th Annual Syncro de Mayo, near Hollister, Calif, April 29th - May 2nd. You don...
• Re: Syncro transplant?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:53:05 -0800
  ...Syncro transplant? > Forgive me if this is a FART, but can a Syncro drivetrain be grafted > into a 2WD Vanagon? If so, are there...
• Re:Has anyone R&R'd the distributor in a sy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 19:03:13 -0700
  About Syncro distributor assemblies, Fred writes: >Has anyone replaced the distributor assembly in a 2.1 syncro digifant? >Where did you get your part...
• [Q]Syncro clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 11:41:35 -0300
  Hi folks, a question for those who have driven BOTH a Syncro and 'normal' vanagon. --> Is the clutch on the Syncro supposed to take...
• Need Syncro Front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  16 May 1997 15:33:16 -0600
  ...Need Syncro Front shocks 5/16/97 2:59 PM Hi, the front A arm bushings on my '89 Syncro are, well they aren...
• Re: 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 21:22:47 -0500
  If you want one that covers your Syncro specifically, you have a choice of one manual only. The official VW factory service manual (commonly...
• Re: FS '88 Syncro Camper
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 00:05:09 -0700
  ...I have a 88 syncro kombi, shows on my registration and vehicle ID. Todd Lund wrote: > > I was under the impression they did not...
• Re: FS: 87 Syncro $1000, 86 Syncro $1500
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 21:12:09 -0700
  ...87 Syncro $1000, 86 Syncro $1500 > Volks, two ads I saw on the net. Could be worth checking out, if they > are not sold...
• Re: Turbo Diesel engine carrier bars
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 21:08:35 +0200
  ...Of course, the engine and tranny sits 2" lower on the Syncro. > Does anyone have the part numbers > for the left and right engine...
• Re: Syncros
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 May 96 11:03:04 -0500 (CDT)
  ...In some >>situations, the Syncro makes a more capable off-roader than the Toyota 4x4 >>you mention. >> >>Jim Davis > >Hello everyone! > The Syncro has...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro tranny into 2wd Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 08:06:08 -0500
  I had to space the tranny mount down about 1" when retrofitting a 2WD tranny into a Syncro. Every thing else fit OK. I...
• Re: Rear crankshaft seal (late Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 11:32:52 -0400
  ...Ben ROBERT DONALDS wrote: > Benny Boy > the three grove pulleys for the syncro and the 2wd vans are the same. > Syncro pulleys have the...
• Re: 91 Automatic Silver Vanagon Project $800 in New Jersey
  Historical mailing list - Glenn K. Pancoast
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 16:08:52 -0500
  I have a red 1991 NON-syncro full westy GL with the "Made in Austria" sticker and the correct letter for Austria in the...
• syncro shock test
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 4 Apr 2012 09:01:21 -0700
  Harix84 on the IG16 forum has posted some data on syncro shocks. Quite an extensive test of shocks, results in German but can be...
• syncro fuel filter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 18:29:16 -0700
  wrote a guide of sort, with pics, on how to remove the fuel filter on a syncro. Oh laugh it up 2wd folk, yeah...
• Syncro fuel tank drain
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:29:31 -0500
  I may be purchasing an 856 syncro that has been sitting for eight years. does the syncro fuel tank have a drain plug in...
• Re: Fuel gauge problem
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 10:03:53 -0500
  ...On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 9:12 AM, Richard Jones <jones@colorado.edu> wrote: > > Syncro. Syncro. Syncro.... > > -- > Alan Felder > Austin TX > 82 Diesel...
• $33,000 westy
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 06:34:41 -0400
  ...Chris 86 Syncro GL AdventureWesty "The Six Thousand Dollar Van"
• Syncro Diesel info?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 02:14:02 EDT
  I've been told by several on the list that a diesel Syncro Vanagon was produced for the European market.Can someone out there...
• Re: Syncro's Transmission....
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 20:11:22 -0400
  >Any rate, on page 194 the author talks about Syncros. He prints: "In >1986, Volkswagen introduced an Automatic four-wheel drive version of the...