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Subject:Re: 2WD to Syncro;
From:Chris S
Date:Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:05:37 -0400

I'm almost finished with installing a Syncro motor in my 2WD '84 Westy.  Not
quite the same as a Syncro conversion, but the number of details in which
the two engines differ is quite astounding.  One reason is that the Syncro
motor sits lower in the chassis.

BTW, I do have a Syncro motor carrier and a muffler heat shield, the one
onto which the coolant bottle mounts, left over from my transplant, if
anyone needs them.  I'm in Atlanta.

Chris S.

2008/7/29 John Carpenter <Trvlr2001@comcast.net>

> Hi All,
> This is a bit of a double post, as I just joined the Syncro list,
> and posted it there.
> But, I also wanted to post my 2WD to Syncro project here
> for those who have already accomplished this conversion,
> and for those who my be interested in doing it.
> I really would appreciate all & any help I can get on this project,
> as I'm seriously stumbling around in the dark on this one !!! :o)
>
> I have included a link to some photos of what I've got so far.
> Thanks,
> John C...
> SLC, UT
>
> Hi All,
> Just joined the Syncro list ! :o)
> &&& I have to admit ... I don't know Jack about them !!!
> So, only one thing to do ....
> Jump In & Swim or Sink !!!!
> ( as my ole daddy used to say ) !!!
> Well, What I've got is an 87 pass Syncro
> I picked up for parts...
> I want to take all of th 4X gear out
> and add it to my 85 2WD.
> I know it's been done several times before
> & I'm hoping with the help of this Illustriously fine group
> I'll be able to pull it off !!!
> Here's what I've got ...
>
> http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=wua8um1.15ja8ysd&x=0&y=k08aa2&localeid=en_US
> I know everything will have to be gone through.
> A lot of things Added !!!???
> But, I hope, Do-Able...
> I would appreciate any input I might receive
> from you folks, as, like I said,
> I new to Syncros !!
> ( Although, I know a lot of you through the other Vanagon lists!! :o)
> Thanks in advance !!!
> John C...
> SLC, UT...
>

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Chris S.
"Beware the Subie Vultures"