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  • Syncro Front Axle Nut Sizes
    Historical mailing list - kris weber
    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 18:24:37 -0500
    > I need to replace the front CV on my Syncro Westy. Does anyone know the > axle nut size and also the size on the...
  • Re: remanufactured syncro driveshaft
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Wed, 22 Sep 1999 23:07:47 -0500
    You can safely drive the Syncro w/o the center driveshaft for an indefinite period. No damage occurs to the vc. You simply have...
  • Looking to buy a Syncro Tranny...
    Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
    Wed, 23 Oct 2002 11:19:11 -0700
    Anybody got one avail? Looking at buying a Syncro w/locking diff but a hole in the tranny case, and won't till I...
  • [Syncro] 87 Syncro GL for Sale (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:01:13 -0800
    ...Syncro@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Syncro] 87 Syncro GL for Sale Yes it is a sad day for me and my wife, we are selling...
  • F.S.- 89 Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 6 Mar 2002 12:33:03 -0800
    ...Syncro@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Syncro] F.S.- 89 Syncro Westy I have an 89 Syncro Westy for sale with 114K miles. Very nice looking...
  • Syncro air cleaners
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 19 Jan 1997 00:10:38 -0500 (EST)
    Kyle - I just got my Syncro air cleaner today, it is awesome. It puts the wimpy 2wd ones to shame. Needless to say the...
  • FS: 1986 Quantum Syncro - Seattle
    Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
    Wed, 31 Oct 2001 12:40:30 -0800
    ...1986 Volks Quantum Syncro 134K sunroof, power windows driver side doors damaged very good mechanicals $1,000 obo scott 206.937.6924 evening syncro...
  • Photos of Syncro de Mayo 2004 - with link
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Wed, 19 May 2004 08:36:11 -0700
    ...I just uploaded a few pictures of the recent Syncro de Mayo event I attended in Hollister, CA. http://www.roadhaus.com/images/Events...
  • Re: Who's got a West Virginia SYNCRO in Maui?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 7 Feb 2011 12:01:58 -0700
    ...BZ-2 hours of business, 7 days of phun On Feb 6, 2011, at 6:37 PM, BenT Syncro wrote: > My friend Deek spotted...
  • SYNCRO.ORG a Non-Profit?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Fri, 9 Feb 2001 11:20:25 -0800
    A recent e-mail from David Marshall at Fastforward at least implied that SYNCRO.ORG was disingenuously passing itself off as a non-profit...
  • Re: Sach's clutch's
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Sat, 30 Jan 1999 02:28:39 EST
    ...I have a syncro....VW specifies a different > clutch for the syncro...when Volks Cafe ordered one from VW using the special > syncro clutch...
  • Re: Just bought a cheap Syncro
    Historical mailing list - ian Butler
    Thu, 9 Jan 2003 14:35:41 -0500
    On Thu, 9 Jan 2003, 80 Westy Pokey wrote: > 1986 Syncro GL Wesfalia - As yet unnamed: Pokey 2 ??????? Chris, The problem with calling it...
  • Syncro Starter question
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
    Mon, 17 May 1999 11:03:44 -0700
    Could some one give me the scoop on syncro starters again? Dealers Etc. list only one starter. I was told that at some point...
  • Re: [Syncro] Gold Syncros on thesamba.com (I need power mirrors)
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 2 Aug 2006 08:56:22 -0700
    --- dylan friedman <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote: > When I bought my first Syncro, the owner of the shop told me, " Son, there isn't a...
  • Re: Syncro Air Filter
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 11 Nov 1997 18:59:04 -0500
    The Syncro Filter actually has more surface area so that it can hold more dirt without clogging. Unless you live in a very dusty...
  • Syncro 16" Double-Cab
    Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
    Thu, 15 Feb 2001 22:51:34 -0700
    Hello Volks, I am very seriously considering buying a 1986 Syncro Double-Cab. The truck was used by the U.S. Forces in Germany...
  • Fw: Awesome Syncros - Awesome Site
    Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
    Wed, 13 Feb 2002 07:50:36 -0800
    ...Awesome Syncros - Awesome Site > yeah, I'm a "member" of the vanagon list but I only get digest format -- too many emails! > > MJS > > -----Original...
  • Re: [Syncro] Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 9 Feb 2006 18:09:48 -0800
    ...Syncro@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of BenT Syncro Sent: February 9, 2006 0:41 To: Vanagon Mailing List; Syncro (E...
  • Re: [Syncro] FS: Carat Wolfsburg Edition Alloy Wheels with good tires. Set of five (5) for $450 including all lug nuts and bolts
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 8 May 2006 20:55:24 -0400
    ...Syncro@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of BenT Syncro Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 7:51 PM To: Vanagon List; syncro...
  • Re: syncro problem index?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 19 Apr 1997 01:55:18 -0400 (EDT)
    In a message dated 97-04-18 20:32:11 EDT, Syncronaut@aol.com wrote: << your info is correct tranny goes every 100k or...
  • Re: [Syncro] Restored vanagon for sale
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:26:24 -0700
    ...groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/join > (Yahoo! ID required) > > <*> To change settings via email: > Syncro-digest@yahoogroups.com > Syncro-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com > > <*> To unsubscribe...
  • Re: Syncro Convention! :)
    Historical mailing list - Karl G Vochatzer/AMR
    1 Jan 97 21:36:36
    ...Syncro Convention! :) >> I pulled into the parking lot of the REI (Recreational Equipment Inc) here in Spokane today and parked next to another Syncro...
  • Re: [Syncro] Re: Zetec Syncro Westy hits the road..yee haw
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
    Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:12:49 -0700
    ...Michael <mepidcoe@verizon.net> Subject: [Syncro] Re: Zetec Syncro Westy hits the road..yee haw To: Syncro@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, August 18, 2008...
  • Re: WANTED: Vanagon Syncro 7-passenger (hard-top). . .
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 3 Jun 2008 01:53:54 EDT
    ...Thanks in advance for > your assistance, > > there is no such thing as a 7 passenger 90-91 syncro GL. the only 7 pass syncros...
  • Re: Back Hatch Emblems
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 7 Jul 2010 09:25:59 -0700
    ...1987 Audi Quantum Syncro Wagon... > > Googled it. > Rarer than Vanagon Syncros! LOL > I should have paid twice what a Vanagon Syncro emblem was worth...
  • Re: WTB:Syncro Left Front Brake Caliper
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 12 Jul 1999 07:59:54 -0700
    ...They are the same numbers for Syncros as non-Syncros from 86 on. There are 2 brands listed with slightly different numbers but both...
  • Re: 89 syncro right rear light cover
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:37:15 -0800
    I want the 89, syncro, conversion to whatever that poptop was, converted to Westy specific taillight lens. Delivered. Installed. Free. On Monday, December 22...
  • '87 Syncro GL Vanagon For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
    Fri, 1 May 1998 08:12:58 -0400
    87 Syncro (4wd) GL Vanagon. 59,000 miles. Wolfram gray metallic. Gray velour interior. Excellent condition. No dents, nicks, scrapes or scratches. New tires...
  • Re: Cracked exhaust manifold questions, and plee for used one for sale, '86 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
    Tue, 11 Aug 1998 16:35:43 -0600
    > >i'm not sure about the Syncros, but on the non-syncros, there are some >hanging straps, that help hold the exhaust pipes up...
  • Re: westfalia syncro highroof tiico powered
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Thu, 23 Oct 2003 09:36:22 -0700
    ...westfalia syncro highroof tiico powered > > > Hi fellas > > Here is a friends syncro for sale: > > http://www.soyouz.ca/syncro/index.htm > > Pedro dos Santos...
  • Re: Rebuilding a Syncro Transmission
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:42:09 -0900
    ...Rebuilding a Syncro Transmission To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > My shop is in the process beginning stages of rebuilding my syncro > transmission. I think...
  • Re: Brakes
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:11:58 -0700
    Most if not all Syncro 16" models had larger discs in the front and larger drums in the rear. Mark Dan N wrote: > on...
  • Re: Fuel Capacity: (was Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 May 1995 08:17:22 -0400
    > Except for those with Syncros, which have an 18.5 gallon fuel capacity. Here's question for the other Syncro owners. When my gas...
  • syncro emblems&decals
    Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
    Fri, 21 Aug 1998 17:56:28 EDT
    Hey, I'm looking for a bitmap or the like to make syncro stuff for my '87. Going to try to make winshield/decklid...
  • 4WD stickers and Syncro capacities
    Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
    Thu, 19 Jul 2001 22:22:52 EDT
    ...Happy Trails, Tim Twin '87 Syncro Westys [text/html]
  • [Fwd: driving syncro without a driveshaft?]
    Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
    Fri, 9 Oct 1998 22:08:15 -0700
    ...Ran my syncro for 6 months without the drive shaft until I replaced the U-joints. It doesn't appear any harm was done...
  • Re: syncro vs. vanagon- reply
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Mon, 30 Nov 1998 16:58:56 EST
    zizany@TIAC.NET writes: << How about other features that the syncro might have? >> How about higher price tags on repairs?? ;) Syncro is the only...
  • Syncro Westfalia for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Carl Smith
    Thu, 10 Feb 2000 16:41:51 EST
    Folks, I've got to sell my 87 Syncro Westfalia. It's not cheap, but is one of the very nicest ones anywhere. Carl...
  • retro power steering on my syncro?
    Historical mailing list - Cpt Curl
    Wed, 3 Apr 2002 14:38:58 EST
    ...My lovely syncro would benefit from power steering ( but then my little wife would be happy to drive it aswell ) Any advice. Cpt Curl...
  • Syncro Tire Chains
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Mon, 2 Dec 2002 14:22:48 -0600
    Can tire snow chains be safely placed on only one axle of a Syncro? If so, does it matter if they are placed on...
  • Re: Just bought a cheap Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 9 Jan 2003 08:29:20 -0700
    "1986 Syncro GL Wesfalia - As yet unnamed: Pokey 2 ???????" Pokey 4-by Congratulations! Bob '87 Syncro Westy http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8...
  • need rear heater assy for 1986 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Ron Paitich
    Sat, 25 Jun 2005 08:54:59 -0700
    ...Anyone have a good complete unit? It will be for my 86 Syncro 7-pass Vanagon. Please pmail me. Ron 86 7-pass. Syncro...
  • Syncro WBX parts available
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:52:17 -0800
    I have a Syncro WBX engine that is going into a 2WD. So, I've got most of the Syncro specific parts (engine carrier...
  • Re: [Syncro] Syncro Forum
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Mon, 17 Jul 2000 11:14:48 -0700
    ...Re: [Syncro] Syncro Forum > Steven and Syncronauts, > > On Fri, 2000-07-14 14:28:29 -0700, Steven X. Schwenk wrote: > > > I've added a...
  • Re: Stock 16" syncro steel wheel
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 21:06:39 -0700
    ...Stock 16" syncro steel wheel I would avoid buying that wheel because it is only 5.5" wide, too narrow to fit many otherwise...
  • Re: AW: [Syncro] Rare Vanagon Toy - Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 22 May 2009 06:02:36 EDT
    ...Syncro@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro@yahoogroups.com] Im >> Auftrag von >> Matt Drew >> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 20. Mai 2009 09:49 >> An: Vanagon List; Syncro@yahoogroups...
  • Re: Water Cooled
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
    Tue, 26 Mar 2002 00:27:23 -0800
    ...Don't these syncros run about $9K now? On Mon, 25 Mar 2002, John Rodgers wrote: > > Follow-on question: to Syncro or not to...
  • Re: [Syncro] new syncro driveshaft installed
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 1 Oct 1999 20:06:53 -0700
    ...Vibrations are gone, syncro is happy again. I just kept the old >driveshaft rather than pay the $40 core so I can try to...
  • Re: [Syncro] Tires- Syncro Westy-14"
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Sun, 14 May 2000 12:51:06 -0700
    ...see http://www.concentric.net/~Sxs/Vehicle.htm or the "Syncro Upgrdades" page at www.syncro.org It would be nice to have a...
  • Re: Are syncro starters any different than 2WD
    Historical mailing list - -------------
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 06:18:47 -0400
    "the original syncro starters were shorter," CLose...... longer ..... about 1/4" I have one.... a real PITA..... TO close to notice until your thoroughly...
  • Re: 90 Westy synchro front wheel noise
    Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
    Tue, 21 Apr 1998 22:03:07 -0400
    Lawrence Johnson wrote: > > Tyrone > > > <snip> Also the good news is that there are only two of > > these gems used in the Syncro and all...
  • Re: Syncro longevity
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
    Fri, 6 Aug 1999 12:52:34 -0700
    ...The Syncro VC is not a system I would >look forward to repairing (or replacing). > Can the Syncro be grossly assessed by putting the...
  • Custom Syncro Springs, Rear
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 7 Jan 2000 17:35:58 -0800
    The Syncro custom front spring project is finished and 12 of the buyers have received their springs. I am very happy with mine and...
  • Re: FS: '90 wolfsburg Syncro TDI/Purple Rain
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:03:13 EST
    ...http://www.flickr.com/photos/syncronaut/3242657023/in/set-72157613216163792/ _http://www.flickr.com/photos/syncronaut/3243460736/in/set-72157613216163792 /_ (http://www.flickr.com...
  • Re: 87 VW WESTFALIA
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 18 Apr 1997 15:47:26 -0400 (EDT)
    ...VERY > GOOD >> > > Oooohhh!!! a "syncromatic automatic transmission"???? > I WANT ONE!!! > > whatever the hell that is..... :<) > > chris Hey now!! I was just forwarding that!! I...
  • Syncro Air Filter
    Historical mailing list - Marilyn Nelson-Ehret
    Thu, 6 Nov 1997 20:40:41 -0800
    Hey Syncro owners, do you use the special metal air filter in your syncro or do you use the regular paper air filter? The...
  • shocks for a Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
    Tue, 3 Nov 1998 12:33:12 +0200
    I recently made enquiries on shocks for my Microbus Syncro ( yes, I know you cal them Vanagons.) Front shocks R2000.00 each Back shocks...
  • Re: Syncro Vs Non-Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 14 Mar 2000 19:10:05 -0600
    ...Syncro Vs Non-Syncro > In a message dated 3/14/00 7:54:24 PM, larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA > writes: > > << Who is this...
  • Westy Syncro questions...Weekender?
    Historical mailing list - Brian J White
    Sun, 20 May 2001 19:14:52 -0700
    Im just now starting to look into purchasing a Westy Syncro. I have found a few out there listed as Westfalia Syncro Weekenders.....vs...
  • Syncro locking differential
    Historical mailing list - John Connors
    Tue, 15 Oct 2002 04:19:33 EDT
    Hello everyone Does anyone know approximately how much it would cost to convert a non-locking differential on a 1986 Syncro GL to a...