Rico Sapolich wrote: > In a message dated 9/18/00 8:18:00 PM, larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA > writes: > > << I have a Front Wheel Drive Vanagon. Today, I had to remove the defective > right rear half shaft on our Syncro Westfalia. It drives very nicely as > a FWD. I guess the VC is ok. I wonder how far I could go like that > without something going kaput. :-) > -Larry > >> > > Larry, > > I have heard of RWD Syncros before but now, you have opened up a whole new > realm of possibilities. Please let use all know the results of your testing. Rich, I recall reading that one or more Syncros were driven across the country with no rear axles, front drive only, no problems. Can't recall where I found this, but maybe someone else will come to the rescue with the source. Larry |
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