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Subject:Test driving '87 syncro - what to check?
From:Gordon C Smith
Date:Thu, 13 Feb 1997 09:30:47 -1000
On a lark I'm going to test drive a '87 Syncro. It's on a small-time used
car lot, price in paper is $5999. I have not seen it and I imagine it's
thrashed.

What to check for?

Vanagon items:
	head leaks
	coolant leaks
	what else?

Syncro items:
	viscous coupling (turn tight and listen for what?)
	cv joints - where and how?

I don't expect to buy this vehicle unless it's WAY underpriced. But I have
Syncro envy and want to learn about them. Any pointers will be helpful.

Gordon
'87 Wolfs