Hello Everyone,

I have a 1986 SYncro that I've had for about three years. The dipstick has
read paint on it. This implies that it is a dipstick for a 2WD. Is there a
way I can be sure that it has the 2WD dipstick tube? I have enclosed a link
to a photo on DropBox of the dipstick pull handle looking in through the
license plate door. Does this look lower than expected?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2j0x9vud9l68ki3/Image%20from%20iOS%20%287%29.jpg?dl=0

Thank You,

Ken
(941) 323-4710

On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 7:39 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> The engine in a Syncro sits lower in the body. As such the dipstick tube
> is longer to sit higher in front of the license plate door. This also
> requires a longer dipstick for the longer tube. The support bracket along
> with the oil fill pipe is also different. The muffler brackets, and rear
> engine carrier are different also. A part of the Syncro package the rear
> pulley gets a sand seal assembly, bell housing gets flap check at the
> bottom between the engine and transmission, the thermostat housing was
> aluminum. The transmissions, and bel housing get tube venting to get above
> the water line, etc.
>
> Dennis
>
>
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> From: Dan N<mailto:dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
> Sent: Monday, July 20, 2020 1:20 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> Subject: Syncro vs 2WD dipstick
>
> hi all,
>
> Does anyone know why there's a difference between Syncro dipstick and 2WD
> dipstick both using 2.1 wbx engines?
>
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> - Syncro dipstick is green and it has 22mm (.86")  between high and low
> - The 2WD dipstick is red and it has 29mm (1.14")  between high and low.
>
> could it be because they to want to warn the driver of low in oil sooner on
> the Syncro? or the engine in a Syncro sits differently?
>
> thanks
>
> dan
>