There is a good article on this at: http://www.vanagon.com/syncros/faq/index.html basically you grab a good syncro passenger van and a blown engine westy and put the westy parts on the syncro NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND. There is a cheap westy on ebay right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=422835778 There has been lots of list discussion on this particular van, but it is an interesting reference point. Also, http://eurocampers.com sells some stuff that would interest you. They have a German text DIY camper retrofit book at http://eurocampers.com/page14f.html. If it doesn't have to look stock you may want to look at their EuroVan Weekender & MV Kitchen Module http://eurocampers.com/EVKitchen.html. I see no reason why it wouldn't fit in a Vanagon but you'll want to look into it. Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto, Ontario, '80 Westy "Pokey" '87 Chevrolet Sprint 5-Door '91 Pontiac Firefly Convertible ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nigel Bennett" <NigelB@FOSCHINI.CO.ZA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 4:46 AM Subject: Re: Non-westy to Syncro
> You cannot easily convert to a syncro. It is better to find an existing > syncro and fix it up. > > Nigel > Cape Town > 89/90 syncro > > -----Original Message----- > Subject: Non-westy to Syncro > > I am looking for a a dead syncro to swap drivline parts into my Westy. > I have a good condition Westy with a rebuild and would like to move the 4WD. > Is this a good idea to try by myself? OR am i dreaming? > Should I sell my Westy and get a Syncro Westy? > > Thanks to the list, > Riley Kettner > 87 Westy > |
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