Todd,
Thanks for the inside info. on Syncro 094 transmission.  This really make
me wondering about the design and quality of the VW products.
I was always wondering why does VW specify GL-4 gear oil for their manual
transmissions.  I have a hard time to get any info. from my VW dealer and
they themselves don't even use GL-4 gear oil in their service dept.  Can
you tell us where can I get GL-4 Redline MTL or MT-90?  I didn't see those
at Pep Boys' etc.
BTW, is there a easy way to check/refill the Syncro 094 transmission/rear
differential and front differential?  I've tried once but these refill
plugs just get blocked by the Syncro sub-frames.
TIA
Yi-Ruey Wei
87 Vanagon GL Syncro w/78K miles
85 Jetta GLI w/165K miles
Dallas, TX

Todd Hill <Jwilli941@AOL.COM> on 08/14/98 03:51:47 PM

Please respond to Jwilli941@AOL.COM
To:   Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
cc:
Subject:  Re: syncro trans gear engagement
<<...
VW realized that there was a problem with the GL5
petroleum based gear oil causing a hard shift. ...>
...
W/O starting another 'whats the best gear oil for my
transaxle' debate I would suggest giving the synthetic
gear oil a try.  I realize that the G50 VW oil is expensive-
around $20+ a quart so if you elect not to use that then
I have had very good success with Redline MTL or MT-90.
Whatever you choose to use make sure that it is GL4
rated and not the others.  If that does not due the trick
then start saving your money for the upcoming rebuild.

Todd Hill
VolksWerks Transaxles
Olympia, WA

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