I would suggest joining and posting to the Syncro list at
http://groups.yahoo.com
Search for Syncro and then sign up for membership - great group.

The rear diff lock problem could be caused by a myriad of problems - some
easy (busted vacuum line) some difficult (internal parts).  There are a lot
of VERY knowledgeable Syncro people on the Syncro list.

Oh, and it is spelled S-Y-N-C-R-O
:-)

Brent Christensen
brent@vanagon.com
www.vanagon.com
'89 GL Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA

----- Original Message -----
From: "MDC Vanagon" <vanagon@SPEAKEASY.ORG>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 6:02 PM
Subject: synchro question

> Heya-
>
> I'm still looking for a vanagon and have come across one with a decent
> price. The owner states that the rear differential doesn't lock properly,
> but the drive shaft has been re-balanced. does this make sense and what
> would it cost to repair something like that?
>
> seems  a little bit beyond my mechanical means possibly....
>
> please pmail me
>  thanks!
>
> Myles
>