Derek Drew wrote:

> <snip>
> In any case, this database does indeed distinguish between pre and post 89
> clutches (they do so by referring to letter F production year, '89).
>

I am sorry to say, but you are wrong about the model-year.
To be sure what model-year your VW is, look at the 10th figure in the vin.
The letter A signifies 1980, the B is 1981, and the F is 1985. (my 88 has an H)

The model-year (I.E. 1990) of Volkswagen ranges from august 1st 1989 to july
31st 1990.
Btw, the 11th figure in the vin is location of production, my Syncro has a G
for Graz, Austria.
All Syncros are Austrian-made. Other factories include W for Wolfsburg, H for
Hannover,
E for Emden, A for Ingolstadt, M for Puebla and V for Westmoreland.