Good chance the axle lock is engauged. Common problem, they tend to
get gummed up and stick on. Jack up  all wheels, and spin the
rear, checking to see the rotation of the opposite rear wheel. If it
turns in the same direction your lock is engauged. Very hard on drive
train to drive on dry payment like this.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Thu, 28 May 1998, Scott Bygd wrote:

> 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?
>