2wd Models:
251 609 701 B or C  80-91  1473mm Overall Cable Length, Fits Left or Right

Syncro Models
251 609 701 D  86-91  1436mm Overall Cable Length, Fits Left Only
251 609 702  86-91  1390mm Overall Cable Length, Fits Right Only

OK, it *looks* like because the 2wd cables are so long that they would
*appear* to work, but there are a few factors here at play.  It might have
to do with how the cables are routed (2wd vs. Syncro) and the actual length
of the Bowden Tube/Sleeve that the cables route through.  The sleeves may be
too short or too long to allow for a proper installation between the two
models.  Otherwise, VW would have used the same cable assembly for all
Vanagons.

As a further example, Beetles had 5 different cable assemblies from 58-79 on
the same basic chassis and Buses from 68-79 had 3 different cable assemblies
on the same basic chassis, many of them within just millimeters in the
difference of length, but different Bowden Tube/Sleeves lengths.

Jim Thompson
oldvolkshome@earthlink.net
jim@karmannghia.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew" <mpteleski@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 3:42 PM
Subject: comparing e-brake lines: syncro to 2wd

> I am wondering HOW the syncro emergency brake cables
> are different than the 2wd.
>
> I have one well respected fine 'gent say it PROBABLY
> doesn't make much of a difference, but couldn't verify
> that with any statistical reasoning.
>
> So, for someone that has a syncro and a 2wd... please
> crawl under your rigs and see how the 2wd and syncro
> e-brake cables are different. AND can the 2wd cables
> be  used in a syncro?
>
> I am deprived and only have syncros.
>
> Thanks
> matthew
> 86 syncro westy 1.9TD
> 86 syncro singlecab
>
> =====
> Matthew Pollard         "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
> Dept. Of Chemistry     So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
> University of Idaho
> www.ftir.chem.uidaho.edu
>
>
>
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