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Subject:Re: FYI, Syncro FS in Northern Ohio
From:Max Wellhouse
Date:Wed, 9 Dec 2009 21:03:51 -0600

Maybe the seller meant the Dual Air needed the new clutch.....maybe not.

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At 06:50 PM 12/9/2009, Greg Potts wrote:
>Ad copy reads as follows:
>Rare 87 Volkswagen Synchro 4wd van with solid body, rebuilt engine with
>new heads, pistons, etc ($5000plus) with NO miles on it. New tires,
>brakes. Interior very clean. Dual air needs clutch. Original owner. 419
>868 7066 * Location: Maumee, Ohio
>
>
>I am guessing perhaps they didn't pull then engine out of the van to do
>the rebuild?  With $5K invested in repair you think someone would have
>thought to check out the clutch in the process...
>
>Happy Trails,
>
>Greg Potts
>1973/74/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
>1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop
>www.busesofthecorn.com
>www.pottsfamily.ca
>
>Mark A Kippert wrote:
>>Came across this '87 Syncro in Northern Ohio.
>>$3500. Seems decent with rebuilt engine.
>>Claims to be original owner.
>><http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/1458383452.html>
>>Posted in early November so ad will expire soon.
>>
>>Mark K
>>1986 GL/2WD/4SPD