John at East Coast Vanagon knows Syncro's really well.

http://www.vanaru.com/contactus.htm

If you have the budget, get them to install a Subaru engine...the
drive home will be much more fun!....at least ask to go for a ride in
a Vanaru if you visit them.

They are Located near I-80 close to the eastern border of PA.

>have it shipped!
>
>Ryan Haagensen <rphdiego@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: Tuesday I am picking up
>a 1990 Syncro Camper in Lock Haven PA and plan to drive it back to
>San Diego CA. I have brought belts and filters with me and would
>appreciate any recommendations for a good Vanagon mechanic in the
>area to go over the van before I head home. Thanks! I will have my
>laptop w/internet access the entire 2800 mile trip.
>
>Ryan