After several years on the list and feeling smug with the
simplicity and reliability of my '81 air-cooled, I
bought an '87 Syncro Westy GL.  I'm still getting familiar
with it and the differences between the two.

After 2 400-miles trips through the mtns to some hot springs,
I can say that it sure rolls along faster(!)  And more
comfortably, too.

There were a few things to fix up, but my mechanics think
it is in super condition.  They didn't see it until I drove
it home to Boulder.  It is always good to get approval
after the fact.  ;-)

One mysterious electrical problem that I'll post later for
list solution.

Now I read the water-boxer problems/questions/answers on the
list with much greater interest.  :-)

                           Richard A. Jones
                           Boulder, Colorado
                           '81 Vanagon  Mr Bus
                           '87 Syncro Westy  un-named