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Subject:Re: Syncro splash guards(?)
From:EMZ
Date:Fri, 6 Aug 1999 13:48:51 -0400

On Fri, 6 Aug 1999, CARY CHIANG wrote:

> Dear Listees:
>    Saw a syncro the other day with small black rubber or plastic "splash
> guards" bolted on the rear side of all four wheel wells.  They appeared to be
> factory original, but I have never noticed them before (not many syncros
> around here).  Questions--
>
> Are they OEM standard equipment or optional?
              YES
>
> Do they do a decent job of deflecting road spray and dirt from the side of the
> van? ////////////////////NO. Completely useless. For looks only!

  Would like to mount a set on my regular Westy.
>
> Any guesses as to what a wrecking yard would want for a set?
   I have 2 extra sets. It seens that no one wants them...
                     Eric