All the diff lock does is transfer power to both rear wheels evenly rather
than let the AWD "seek" the wheel with best traction. The problem "may" be
with the vacuum line but could be several other things. Not a "no-go" item
unless you drive very difficult, steep, rocky, muddy roads a lot.
Bob Stevens
'87 Syncro Westy
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed Shotwell" <ebsii@POWERSUPPLY.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2003 4:56 PM
Subject: Syncro Question Rear Differential

I am looking at a 86 GL Syncro on Ebay, the gold one.  Seller states that it
has rear differectial lock that does not engage.  How much of a bother is
this.  I have had two regular Vanagons, and no experience with Syncros. Any
observations would be welcomed.

Thanks

Ed

86 GL Daily Driver