This test needs to be done on a non-wheeled dolly.  Also, If you are not
experiencing any nasty symptoms, why go through the trouble of looking for
trouble.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Sunday, May 23, 1999 4:18 PM
Subject: Syncro VC failed the test

I was down at my PO mechanic getting some springtime work done on my
91 syncro westy and 'for fun' I asked him to jack up the rear wheels on a
wheeled dolly and try and drive off.  The idle was at about 850ish rpms with
a
warm engine.  At idle, in granny gear, as the clutch was let out (slightly)
the
van crept forward. same in reverse - crept backwards.

I assume that this is NOT good news.  We also tried to take out the front
drive shaft, but the bolts were seized in.  Rather than cut off the bolts, I
decided to just leave it in.  The front tires do NOT scrub or bind when I
turn a
tight corner.

Malcolm S,  Halifax