YEA, 86 ITS A FIRST SYNCRO, THE ORIGINAL ENGINE 2.1, VISCOUS COUPLIN 700$ in
BUS DEPOT,  MAY BE A VACUMM LEAK FOR THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK AND A LOT O NEW
GRASE CAN FIX IT, TIRE WEAR: IMPROPER ALLIGMENT OR BALANCE, OR PRODUCT OF
THE VISCOUS FALIURE.
I WILL PAY FOR THE VAN NO MORE A 2000$

SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH.
RAMON CELAYA
SYNCRO 86
WEEKENDER 87

on 8/26/01 7:57 PM, Stan Wilder at wilden1@JUNO.COM wrote:

> I'm considering buying an 86 Vanagon Syncro GL.
>
> The vehicle had a bad viscous coupler and it just scares the heck out of
> me. What does this part cost ?
> Also the rear differential lock does not hold a vacuum for proper
> engagement, how much for this part?
> The Syncro isn't a cripple but shows erratic wear on the front tires.
> Appearance wise it is a nice car.
> Does the 86 have a 1.9 or 2.1 Engine ?
> Current owner #5, claims that the PO installed a rebuilt engine and
> tranny about 20K ago and the vehicle has about 181K on it.
>
> I've noticed that the price on these Syncros are all over the board,
> looks like it depends on what town you're in.
>
> Any input would be appreciated.
> I'd like to buy this Syncro but I can't afford another child.
> If I can't make it fully functional under a thousand dollars after I buy
> it, I can't get it.
>
> Stan Wilder
> 83 Westfalia Air Cooled
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