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Subject:Re: Here's a stupid request
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:44:10 -0700

Peter Piper picked a peck with crackled shifter. It would be good to know if you have a locking diff or not. Assuming US-spec with Wasserboxer R&P? Ratios have to match the front diff. For example: one of my Syncros has 6.17 R&P. The other has 4.85 IIRC. I understand there are 5.83 & 5.43 but not stock in a WBX equipped Syncro originally sold in the US.

Might have access to one still in a running parts vehicle. Miles unknown. Location: San Francisco. They are rarely ever cheap anymore.

BenT
sent from my electronic leash

On Sep 26, 2011, at 3:13 PM, ANTONY MARSH <apetermarsh@MAC.COM> wrote:

> Dear List,
> 
> Being totally devoid of any brain power I recently bought a 1986
> Syncro with transmission challenges.  Why?
> Who knows - maybe total insanity.  Discovering the seemingly expensive
> rebuild charges for a 1st & 2nd gear shaft assembly installation - I
> wondered about asking the impossible!
> 
> Anyone out there got an spare Syncro transmission that is fully
> operational?  Stupid question I know but if you're out there please
> let me know what it would take to obtain it.
> 
> Regards to all
> 
> Peter Marsh
> Naples FL