It's called pricing at what the market will bear.  I have a syncro and it is
true that all associated parts are ridiculously priced. My solution was after
my 2.1 went TU was to not play there game anymore, so I installed a Subaru
engine, no problems for 7500 miles and counting!  Take that you greedy
bast*rds!!!

                                                                        Mike G.

                                                                        '87
syncaru

Joe Pallen wrote:

> Below is a listing of two Front Crank Seals, one for a 2.1L and one for a
> Syncro (which has a 2.1L).  My question is will either of them work in a 87
> Syncro and if yes, what is the difference between the two besides the large
> difference in price?  Thanks
>
>       1.  Front Crank Seal, Vanagon 2.1L 83-91   025 105 247A
>
>       2. Front crank seal, Vanagon syncro 86-91     025 105 248A
>
> -- Joe
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rico Sapolich" <JKrevnov@AOL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 7:30 PM
> Subject: Re: Sliding door popping open
>
> > In a message dated 11/10/01 7:59:50 PM, Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM writes:
> >
> > << but the rear latch seems to catch, then
> > pop the rear of the door back open . . .
> >
> > Does anyone have suggestions on what to look for? >>
> >
> > Todd,
> >
> > This was recently addressed on The List, but I won't condemn you to that
> > particular form of Hell known as the archive search.
> >
> > The fasteners for the central lock, which you called the rear latch, may
> be
> > loose.  The fasteners are countersunk No. 3 Philips which can be tightened
> > with the door in place if a right angle driver is used.  If the central
> lock
> > is secure, the position of the striker pin which the central lock engages
> may
> > have shifted.  This can be seen by from its outline in the paint.  It is
> best
> > to return the striker pin to its original position and tighten it before
> any
> > adjustments are made.  Remember when adjusting these things, a little
> > movement makes a big difference.
> >
> > Rich
> >
> >