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EX: one guy came in for an inspection (just bought the Syncro), first thing
a see i a head leak, ok, rear inner axle is shot, same for the front right
inner one, the Syncro as the classic 55mph vibration, main drive shaft is
worned or out of balance, rear diff lock unit is stuck in the lock position
by rust, fuel level gauge is not working (we all know it can be a pain to
get this one out), fourth gear is glitching, speedo is not working and is
broke into the front diff (250$ parts), front left bearing is cooked, turn
the steering tight to see if the VC is still good, barely OK, wheel are
locking. Lower left ball joint is shot, upper tie rod also, that is a quick
look at the mechanical side (i'm not talking about the very bad braking
system), some camper stuff is not working, inside barely ok in my book (you
all know MY book), front end is dented, paint is faded with many rust spot,
canvas as hole... price paid: 16.5k

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Hi Ben,
It looks like westfalias and syncros are expensive in Quebec.
A syncro westy in that condition would never sell for that much in Western
Canada.  Or any other place that I can think of.

Gary Lee
Calgary