on 2/7/02 2:44 PM, Ed DeBolt at eddebolt@softcom.net wrote:

> I think I remember some posts about where to mail order it. i got mine from
> a autoparts place here in reno. redline is a popular product with car racers
> and performance types. so any performance shop is a good place to start
> 
> ed
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ram�n Celaya <telek@telnor.net>
> To: Ed DeBolt <eddebolt@softcom.net>
> Date: Thursday, February 07, 2002 2:07 PM
> Subject: Re: Syncro Transmission
> 
> 
>> on 2/7/02 1:58 PM, Ed DeBolt at eddebolt@softcom.net wrote:
>> 
>>> redline mt-90 is the best tranny lube. I think its about 4 quarts. try to
>>> drain as much off as you can before refilling.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Ram�n Celaya <telek@TELNOR.NET>
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>>> Date: Thursday, February 07, 2002 1:51 PM
>>> Subject: Syncro Transmission
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hola a todos
>>> 
>>> The clutch replacement removing the transmission, it's a little bit more
>>> difficult in the syncro, but not impossible, with out any fluid leakage
>>> (antifreeze, power steering, freon ) The tranny is now in the floor  I
> want
>>> change the oil switching to syntetic, Valvoline is a good option? How
> many
>>> quarts i need to do the work? what about to Gl4 or Gl5 clasifications. I
>>> eared the gL5 is corrosive in the brass components. I can't find  Red
> Line
>>> gear oil, in Autozone. Any recommendation are welcome.
>>> 
>>> Thanks helpfull list.
>>> 
>>> Sorry for my english.
>>> 
>>> Ramon Celaya
>>> Syncro GL 86
>>> Weekender 87 1.8 Jetta
>>> 
>>> 
>> Thank you Ed.
>> Where I can buy the Red Line oil?
>> 
> 

This is a good hint
thank you for the help

�Muchas Gracias! Ed.