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Subject:Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank-Syncro tank into 2WD Vanagon?
From:Sam Walters
Date:Sat, 23 Sep 2006 15:52:15 -0400

IIRC, the syncro engine and tranny sit lower relative to the frame and
body to accommodate the tank and leave what limited room there is around
the slave cylinder and starter, etc.  I think it is about a 1.5" difference.

The 2WD engine mounts or engine cradle or something would have to be
modified to make this extra space that is created for the Syncro tank.

Sam

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