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  • Re: Syncro Alignment
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Wed, 24 Jul 2002 22:33:16 +0100
    What is the nature of this alignment change for towing? Never heard of it myself, but would like to know Clive '88 Syncro Transporter...
  • Re: What are the 'official' Syncro alignment specs
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Wed, 15 Oct 2003 09:12:03 -0700
    ...Vanagon Syncro Alignment Specs <SNIP> > Road and Track states that Syncro adds 330 lbs to > the 3670 non syncro Vanagon and the camper adds...
  • Re: Syncro for sale
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Fri, 23 Dec 2005 15:38:22 -0800
    ...dylan --- Green Westy <thegreenwesty@NETSCAPE.NET> wrote: > Not mine!! Here is the ad: > > 1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON SYNCRO 4 wheel drive, > for parts or repair...
  • Re: 86 Syncro GL - for Sale (AC Recall?)
    Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
    Tue, 22 Sep 1998 21:40:44 EDT
    ...86 Syncro GL - for Sale 1986 Syncro GL - Regretably For Sale . . . ... Oh, a funny side note first. I just received an official "Factory Recall...
  • Re: Stock 16" syncro steel wheel
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 17:04:02 -0400
    ...nbsp; <a href="http://www.syncro.org/" eudora="autourl">http://www.syncro.org</a> <br> Many of my Syncro list postings consolidated<br> &nbsp...
  • Re: tire sidewall - question
    Historical mailing list - Leon
    Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:52:06 -0800
    Reinforced sidewall is an extra ply or 2 in additon to standard 1 ply to increase load rating of tire Leon 86 Syncro looking...
  • Syncro Lift Kit is ready - pictures online!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 30 Mar 1999 21:29:27 -0800
    Volks, The is a shameless pitch for my Syncro Vanagon Lift Kit! For those who are interested this kit safely gives the avarage Vanagon...
  • Re: Syncro 16" for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 28 Feb 2006 11:06:32 -0800
    ...http://www.syncromania.de > <http://www.syncromania.de/> > > > > Tobias
  • Re: Tire pressure question (again)
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:48:00 -0700
    ...but recently someone with a SYncro told me to put same pressure > for Front and Rear on a Syncro for the reason it's...
  • Re: Syncro Westy trip photos
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:47:38 -0400
    Gorgeous area! Perfect for a Syncro. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Jul 17, 2014 o godz. 14:48 Richard A Jones <Jones@COLORADO...
  • Vanagon Chrome Silicon Coil Springs
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:09:12 -0500
    Just a heads up for those interested that the prototypes for the Vanagon (and syncro) chrome silicon custom coil springs have been ordered and...
  • Re: Syncro transplant?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 8 Dec 2009 15:48:33 -0700
    ...SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Subject: "Syncronize" a 2 wheeler. (Long) Was T3 syncro production Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:05:10 -0700 From...
  • Syncro For Sale- still
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Tue, 22 Apr 1997 14:24:13 -0400
    Hello All you syncro wantabees, I still have an '86 Syncro GL to sell. It's a syncro vanagon with 128k miles on it...
  • syncro disadvantage...... recall on that filler problem
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 01:07:00 EST
    ...Rob 87 Westy SyncroGL.....Cynosure >> The attachment is not working on my download. Are you sure this recall is for the syncro's. I...
  • Poptop Conversion - Syncro For sale...
    Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
    Sat, 25 Jun 2005 13:08:04 -0700
    Hi! Over the last year I converted a Vanagon Syncro 7 passengers into a fabulous Camper... It's now time for me to sell...
  • Fwd: 1991 Syncro 16" panel van w/ 19.tdi for sale
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:59:41 -0800
    Crossposting from Syncro 16 List. Please contact Mike t25syncro16@hotmail.co.uk directly for details. I assume he is in the UK. Exact location...
  • Re: syncro listees
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Jun 1997 22:56:27 -0400 (EDT)
    1989 syncro GL weekender Hartford Connecticut alpin white
  • WTB Syncro Starter
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Sun, 6 May 2001 08:29:25 -0700
    Looking for a working used syncro starter! Steve
  • Syncro list
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 29 Jan 2003 11:15:03 -0800
    Anyone have a link to the syncro list? Mike
  • Re: [syncro.org] Re: Syncro van price range
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sat, 6 Jan 2007 11:48:33 -0800
    ...Switch delivery to Daily Digest<syncrolist-digest@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email+Delivery:+Digest>| Switch > format to Traditional<syncrolist-traditional@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change+Delivery...
  • lots of leftovers for sale
    Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
    Thu, 21 Jan 1999 21:44:13 -0600
    ...lock $1250 Syncro transmission, with diff lock, busted, with actuator, $400 Syncro tailpipe, org. VW, NEW, galvanized, 85 Syncro only (not a US part...
  • Diff Lock Air Switch Importation (& other special syncro parts)
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Tue, 28 Aug 2001 11:30:08 -0400
    ...This is the VDO factory part that comes stock on most syncros but which can also be added to the front differential in syncro...
  • Re: syncro clutch
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 14 Jul 1999 11:06:28 -0400
    > I don't think there is anything as a syncro clutch but rather simply the > clutch for 89-1/2-up vanagons. This is...
  • Re: syncro exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 17 Nov 2007 06:03:51 EST
    ...Syncro specific muffler support brackets Syncro specific rear header pipe heat shield See my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43...
  • For Sale: 86 Syncro
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 8 Jul 1997 12:11:19 -0700
    I ran across this 86 Syncro today In north San Diego, Ca. It look like a VERY well maintained vehicle. Med blue, 99k, power...
  • Syncro Lift Kits are in! (Ad)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 14 Apr 1999 22:17:32 -0700
    Folks, For those who are interested I have several Syncro Lift Kits in stock now. These kits will add a SAFE 4 to 5...
  • Re: SF bay area Syncro expert?
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Thu, 23 Mar 2000 12:12:10 -0800
    ...but definitely use a shop that works on vanagons, and hopefully syncros, regularly... there's a lot to know. Bill 90 Westy Syncro -----Original...
  • Re: 2wd to Syncro conversion
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Mon, 18 Jul 2005 19:49:50 -0400
    Go to syncro@yahoogroups.com and look in the files section of the base page. You will have to join to get there. There...
  • Re: Un-mudding a Syncro DOKA with another Syncro DOKA
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:23:45 -0700
    On 7/20/06, Jens Jakob Andersen <jayjay@zorck.dk> wrote: > > Hi, > > A friend of mine had to pull a syncro-doka from a...
  • Adventurwagon and Syncro info needed!
    Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
    Tue, 25 May 1999 13:42:25 MDT
    ...I am also almost clueless about syncro mechanicals. Since the Syncro Club website is down, I cannot get info there. Hopefully, list members can...
  • Re: Syncro Party
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Wed, 27 Oct 1999 22:39:31 -0700
    ...If mark brings his syncro, we will hgave some exotica in attendance...all told, we'll have bilstein syncro shocks, betts syncro springs, OME...
  • Re: Installing Golf/Jetta/Fox Speedo in a Syncro w/ Oil Pressure Buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:18:42 +0200
    ...In response to a fellow Syncronaut Craig's unsuccessful attempt to > locate a replacement speedometer for the one missing from his recently > purchased Syncro...
  • re- Oxygen Sensor Reset/Syn
    Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
    Wed, 3 Sep 1997 15:27:35 -0600
    ...Oxygen Sensor Reset/Syncro OK, I give up. Now understand I wasn't dressed to crawl under and look last night, but the spare...
  • Warning About Bad Ring And Pinion Sets
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:43:59 -0500
    ...nbsp; <a href="http://www.syncro.org/" eudora="autourl">http://www.syncro.org</a> <br> Many of my Syncro list postings consolidated<br> &nbsp...
  • Tire pressure question (again)
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:34:47 -0700
    hi all, I always put lower pressure on the Front tires than the Rear either 2WD or Syncro... but recently someone with a SYncro...
  • 16" syncro - stripping and resto
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:55:07 -0700
    pics of a 16" syncro being stripped to bare metal and then resealed/ painted. Not complete yet, but still worth a look: http://tinyurl...
  • Re: Syncro springs and shocks (long)
    Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
    Sat, 4 Oct 1997 11:48:42 -0700
    Harry, I have 187k on my Syncro and haven't experienced any problems with my suspension. I go off road occasionaly (not nearly enough...
  • Re: Neu Syncro Westie. We be SYNCRONAUTS!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Dec 1997 03:19:49 -0500
    ...A syncro westy is dream and affording one is even more......Im happy ya got=)..hope shes a dream=) tim g 87syncro gl
  • F.S. '90 Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
    Tue, 29 Sep 1998 11:09:34 -0400
    ...1990 Syncro Westfalia Camper for sale (Arvada, Colorado) Good Luck, -- David Bogle '72 Campmobile 2.0L '87 Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia
  • Syncro lock light
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Tue, 18 Aug 1998 07:23:31 -0400
    My light on the dash that comes on when I pull out the Syncro lock knob... doesn't come on now, the def lock...
  • 1991 Westfalia Syncro For Sale (B.C. Canada)
    Historical mailing list - vraffle
    Tue, 1 Jun 1999 11:18:01 -0700
    We are selling our 1991 Westfalia Syncro. It is in great shape, mechanically, interior and exterior. It has 145,000 kilometers (approx. 87,000...
  • 86 Syncro FS
    Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
    Mon, 2 Oct 2000 17:25:46 -0700
    ...1986 Vanagon Syncro GL. 7-passenger, with weekender style rear seat bed, power mirrors, power steering, cold AC, cruise control, and Kenwood stereo. 140...
  • FS 87 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 01:51:15 EST
    Hello All, A friend of mine has decided to sell his Syncro. See his ad. I have personal knowledge of the condition of this...
  • K&N on syncro?
    Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 15:52:38 -0700
    ...I checked availability for my syncro when I bought it and was told that they didn't have one for me. What size or...
  • Re: 1990 Westphalia Tires??
    Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
    Fri, 4 Oct 2002 12:13:51 -0400
    ...Regards, Michael 87 Syncro GL 90 Syncro DoubleCab 91 Syncro Camper GL 93 Eurovan MV 99 Eurovan GL 99 Rialta HD web page: http...
  • bosch blue
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Thu, 27 Oct 2005 16:01:48 -0700
    ...TIA Dylan Friedman insyncro@yahoo.com 91 Syncro Westy GL 91 Syncro L 90 Carat 89 Wolfsburg GL 87 Syncro GL (SVX powered) __________________________________ Start...
  • reason #4 for joining the Vanagon List
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 7 Oct 2005 16:30:55 -0700
    ...Westy Syncro driver's seat To: BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> I will be out of the office until 10/12/05. Happy Freeday...
  • Syncro Gas Tank Filling
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Sat, 22 Oct 2005 12:41:34 -0700
    I posted a comment on the SubaruVanagon group about why I think Syncros are hard to fill. There was a bit of interest, so...
  • Re: [Syncro] Engine overheating - Need Advice
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 17 Feb 2005 22:43:15 -0500
    ...wetwesties@yahoogroups.; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com; Syncrolist@Yahoogroups. Com; Syncro@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Syncro] Engine overheating - Need Advice Volks, The Haus is in the...
  • SyncroFest 2013
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:35:59 -0700
    ...Don't have to be a Syncro, 2wd vans are more than welcome. You can usually find an empty seat in a Syncro to...
  • RE: 1989 Westie - What's a good price?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    14 Dec 1995 17:53:17 EST
    Not too bad pricewise Paul, but what about that Syncro you found? 100K miles could be ok, but read the archives on head leaks...
  • Towing a Syncro?
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Thu, 23 Oct 1997 04:29:05 -0500
    Due to a minor malady, it has become appropriate to move my 86 Syncro (5 speed) 7 miles without benefit of self propulsion. May...
  • Fw: Syncro Parts or standard?
    Historical mailing list - Andreas
    Sun, 21 Feb 1999 01:54:02 +0100
    ...I need new front discs, pads and steering rack for my 87 Syncro, oh yes, and an upper right balljoint plus front outer driveshaft...
  • Westy vs. non-westy Vehicle Weight
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:24:17 -0700
    Does anyone know the weight of a syncro westy vs. a standard syncro GL with no camping or weekended stuff. Actually, weights for all...
  • Hollister Hills Syncro Event May 18-20
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Tue, 1 May 2001 13:19:19 -0700
    The 2nd annual Hollister Hills Syncro Event May 18-20 is just over two weeks away. The event is held at the huge Hollister...
  • Re: When things go wrong..
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:12:58 -0500
    ...When things go wrong.. > http://www.benplace.com/syncro/syncro33.jpg > > Broken head, it was fissured and leaking... > > Now fixed: > http://www.benplace.com...
  • AW: Vanagon trivia
    Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
    Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:39:08 +0200
    ...I think we call the South African Busses Vanagons too, they were built until 2003. >Syncros were all built in Austria 300 syncros were...
  • RE: 87 Syncro--CHRIS P.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 05 Mar 1996 15:11:00 -0400 (EDT)
    ...87 Syncro |Date: Tuesday, March 05, 1996 2:14PM | |<<File Attachment: 00000000.TXT>> |Help! | |I'm going to look at a Syncro (not a...
  • Re: Syncro as a daily driver?
    Historical mailing list - dylan
    Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:10:38 -0800
    Actually, "Old Trusty" aka "Old Rusty" was the second Syncro I purchased and has been my work van ever since. It is on its...
  • Re: Same Syncro CV Boots F/R?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Jan 1996 20:17:10 -0500
    ...Am I wrong? SSG Brad Spear 1987 Syncro GL 1972 Westfalia