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Subject:Re: Syncro back up and running Was Need help with 86 Syncro ASAP
From:David Marshall
Date:Mon, 27 Jul 1998 22:53:16 -0700

It is possible to use almost any VW alternator on a wasserboxer.  Just
transfer the original pulley over to the new alternator.  The problem is
going to be the hook up terminals.  Most newer alternators like the Golf
and Jetta have the same style as the Vanagon.

At 18:37 7/27/98 -0600, Bill wrote:
>Gary and his Syncro are back on the road. It was his alternator causing all
>those problems. This was not a simple task to find an alternator for the
>van, especially in ND. He has a story to tell you all...
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>He is still traveling through ND, but will be entering Big Sky Country
>tonight.
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>He wants to thank all those who responded to his post. I think we all need
>laptops installed in our vans for everytime we trek outside of "home". It is
>great to bring along a friend.
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>Thanks
>
>Bill
>'85 GL
>[*Magic*Bus*]
>Big Sky Country
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