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Subject:Re: <F> Offroading VW
From:Per Lindgren
Date:Fri, 22 Oct 1999 13:16:42 +0200

Joel Walker wrote:

> > If you thought the Syncro was one wacky offroading VW, check this one
> > out:
> > http://www.poky.srv.net/~martyw/vw/
>
> ha! notice he didn't show any pictures of the engine compartment! :) with
> those dual carbs, there's probably no cover on the engine ... as i recall
> from my 68 squareback, there wasn't a lot of room over the engine, even for
> the fuel injection!

No, those Baby Dell'ortos does go under the cover, even with 2" air cleaners on
top. They are supposed to. My 73, otoh, has stock dual Solex carbs.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i
73 Variant L

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