On Sat, 21 Feb 2004, mark drillock wrote:

> For completeness let me add that there were 3 waterboxer 4 speed trannys
> used in North America but all had essentially the same gearing with
> subtle changes. The ratios of each appear in various places in the
> Bentley. The Syncro tranny is a special version of the 5 speed with a
> super low 1st that is seldom used while 2-5 match 1-4 on the 4 speeds.

I think the low gear on the Syncro transaxle isn't synchronized, either.
Maybe it's just that you have to be at a dead stop to engage it without
the reverse-style crunch, though.

I think low would be pointless on a 2WD, but it sure is nice when crawling
around offroad. :)

ian Butler / ian@bluemoon.hplx.net
'88 Audi 5000S quattro
'88 VW Scirocco 16v
'87 VW Vanagon GL syncro - FOR SALE
'77 Mercury Marquis - FOR SALE