>Hi Folks,
>
>I have a quick question about VW Syncros and their transmissions.
>
>Can Syncros come with an Automatic transmission? Personally, I have
never
>seen one with an auto, and had even been told by a mechanic or two that
>they only come with standard transmissions.
>

All Syncros came with standard transmissions.

>Any rate, on page 194 the author talks about Syncros. He prints: "In
>1986, Volkswagen introduced an Automatic four-wheel drive version of
the
>Vanagon, called the  Syncro."
>

This means that the 4WD system is automatic, not the transmission.  It
uses a viscous coupling to automatically engage the 4WD system when
wheels start slipping.  It's not like a Ford truck where you have to
throw a lever or push a button to turn on the 4WD.

 Or perhaps this is just a gross misprint.
>
Not a misprint, just a misread ;-)

Sean Bartnik
Fairfax, Virginia
============================
'81 Vanagon L Westfalia
'74 Karmann Ghia convertible
http://www.type2.com/bartnik/tech.htm

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