I would suggest joining and posting to the Syncro list at http://groups.yahoo.com Search for Syncro and then sign up for membership - great group. The rear diff lock problem could be caused by a myriad of problems - some easy (busted vacuum line) some difficult (internal parts). There are a lot of VERY knowledgeable Syncro people on the Syncro list. Oh, and it is spelled S-Y-N-C-R-O :-) Brent Christensen brent@vanagon.com www.vanagon.com '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: "MDC Vanagon" <vanagon@SPEAKEASY.ORG> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 6:02 PM Subject: synchro question
> Heya- > > I'm still looking for a vanagon and have come across one with a decent > price. The owner states that the rear differential doesn't lock properly, > but the drive shaft has been re-balanced. does this make sense and what > would it cost to repair something like that? > > seems a little bit beyond my mechanical means possibly.... > > please pmail me > thanks! > > Myles > |
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