That's $600US

/Markus
----- Original Message -----
From: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen1@HOME.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 6:48 AM
Subject: Re: Syncro question

> Markus:
>
> What a deal!  (was that 600 Kroner, or $600 USD?)
>
> My first inclination would be a thorough check of all things "Syncro" on
it.
> Test the VC to make sure it is not binding too much (I could write a novel
> on the meaning of that phrase).  Steve Schwenk recently posted some
> excellent commentary on the "rolling jack" test of the VC   - check the
> archives.
>
> Next, I would probably look at the CV joints and the trans - does it try
to
> jump out of 3rd or 4th gear while cruising down the road?  (sign of
> impending Syncro Trans failure according to what I have read here).  Also,
> look closely to make sure that all the tires are equal in make/model and
> tread depth.
>
> Don't ask me about the brakes, as I have proven myself unfit in that
> department...  :-)
>
> Since you have not described any other obvious problems, I assume that the
> other "normal" Vanagon engine issues apply.  (i.e. check the coolant,
> compression, etc.)
>
> Good luck and congratulations!
>
> Brent Christensen
> '89 GL Syncro Westy
> Santa Barbara, CA
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Markus Samuelson <BP@EARTHLING.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 12:16 AM
> Subject: Syncro question
>
>
> > Hello all out there!
> >
> > I've just bought a 1988 Syncro Double Cab Transporter 112i with some
> > 220000Km on it. It cost me around 600$ so I couldn't resist buing it
> > since it is i fairly good shape not much rust etc. Now is there anything
> > special I  should check out before using it in daily use? Besides the
> > "normal" checkup of oil, water, brakes etc. I know it has been standing
> > for a while before I bought it and I have to check out the boiling
> > problem the previous owner told me it has. Another thing, my spare is
> > under the rear seat in the cab is that the normal placement for a double
> > cab?
> >
> > regards
> > Markus Samuelson, Sweden
> > 1988 Syncro DoubleCab 112i
> > 1988 DoubleCab 112i
> > 1998 Audi A3 TDi
>