vw4x4@FYI.NET writes:

<<  Now what can we do about it? >>

Not too much you can do about it.  If its a limited product specifically
for the Syncro and does not interchange with anything else then
the cost of producing that product goes up. Thats why those fancy
aerodynamic headlights on new cars cost hundreds of dollars but
the 9004 headlight bulbs are only $5.  The headlight assembly only
fits a specific year and make while the bulb fits just about anything.

 <<How about a Syncro only vendors? Would they starve to death >>

Yes.

There are some niche markets, such as mine, but I could not make
a go of it if I only did Syncro transaxles.  I have to encompass many
similar transaxle designs to 'keep my doors open'.

-Todd Hill
 VolksWerks Transaxles
 Olympia, WA
 360-412-0948