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Subject:Re: Syncro Binding in Tight Turns
From:Michael Modl
Date:Fri, 29 May 1998 02:33:01 EDT

In a message dated 98-05-28 22:31:28 EDT, sjb@ACMENET.COM writes:

<<
 I just picked up a 87 Syncro, I notice a binding in the differentials
 when I make tight turns like into a parking space. It is like the breaks

 are on and I sometimes hear the tires slipping on the pavement.

 Is this normal for a Syncro?
  >>

This is normal alright. That means you viscous coupling is working properly in
your front differential.  I wish mine was doing what yours is doing, because
I'm not in the mood to buy a new VC.
 Michael M. 87 syncro.