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Subject:2wd Syncro?
From:Bill Shanklin
Date:Tue, 11 Aug 1998 20:30:20 +0800

G'day Syncronauts -

I'm new to owning a Syncro. Wanted one for years and have had many VWs
in the past.
Realistically, I don't plan to drive it seriously as a 4wd for a year or
more.

I have just had a local ex-Syncro owner suggest that if I'm not  using
the 4wd then I could get better fuel mileage and have more fun driving
with the main back to front drive shaft removed. He promised that the
front gearbox would live longer as well.

Any experiences? how much is true? Should I / shouldn't I??

Thanks from Down Under
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   Bill Shanklin                                   bills@matrixoz.com.au
   Matrix Australia Pty. Ltd.
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9430-7819
   North Fremantle WA 6159            Fax  +61  (0)  8   9430-7809
   AUSTRALIA

 88 Transporter Syncro (Camper to be)

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