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Date:         Tue, 19 Sep 2000 09:55:09 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      Re: FWD Vanagon ;-)
Comments: To: JKrevnov@AOL.COM
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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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