I should have been clearer that I was referring to AUS only, not the U.S.:

Steve wrote:

> <<<  I am informed by an AUS. syncro owner that VW initially shipped the
> syncros with "C"s, but later switched to the heavier duty "M"s (not available
> in U.S....must special order at great cost) as the standard model on the
> syncros because the "C"s did not last the warranty period on many syncros due
> to roads and usage.>>>