Karl, starter fits on top side of transmission. Exhaust manifold is end exit
type.  Chances of  a tank from a crashed van are slight here as the Syncro is rare
in the UK.  Probably a better chance in Germany!  I can get a look at a VW parts
microfiche at my local dealers - next time I am there I will look up the part
number and cost of the tank and let you know.  Cheers!

Don McCallum (1992 1.6 Turbo Diesel Syncro, North Wales, UK)

Kmulloo7@aol.com wrote:

>  I am in the process of converting my USA Syncro Westfalia from the waterboxer
> to a 1.9 turbodiesel. I have most everything I need, except the special fuel
> tank. Could you verify that a diesel Syncro uses the same bell-housing as a
> non Syncro model?  (Does your starter fit on the top side of the transmission)
> If that is correct, could you please help me in locating the proper VW part #
> for the tank? The USA dealers have no information about it.Or, is there a
> source for a spare in your country, from a crashed van? One more question, if
> I may- does your van use the Golf-style center-exit exhaust manifold, or the
> Passat-style end-exit type? Any help you can give I will be very thankful for.
> Thanks very much for your time.
>
> Karl Mullendore
> ' 87 Syncro Westfalia