go to syncro.org and you will find all these answers and many more!  great
website
jason
87 syncro westy
so many roads to ease my soul...

>From: don spence <dkspence@TELUS.NET>
>Reply-To: don spence <dkspence@TELUS.NET>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Syncro questions
>Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 15:56:43 -0600
>
>I'm looking at a syncro westy and have a few questions as 4x4 VW's
>are all new to me.
>This appears to be an 87 or so (grey interior), manual. The front
>stabilizer bar is not attached at the ends. It is there and mounted
>to the frame but not attached to the front suspension. How big a
>problem is this?
>
>How do I check whether the 4wd is functioning properly?  What to look
>for in terms of problems?
>
>There is a vertical "canister" in front of the drivers side rear
>wheel. What is this?
>
>What is the round knob on the dash under the 4 wheel line drawing?
>
>Is there a web site that deals with syncro issues?
>
>  TIA. I'm sure I will have many more questions if I buy it.
>
>Oh yes, what is the value of something like this. No visable rust,
>250 000 Km.