Date:         Sun, 1 Sep 2002 21:04:01 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Shifter linkages Syncro vs 2WD
Comments: To: Gilles H Turmel <gilles.turmel@SYMPATICO.CA>
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The waterboxer Syncro linkage is very similar to the waterboxer 2WD
linkage. The rear shift rod is curved differently near the tranny as the
Syncro tranny is lower with respect to the body. If all you want to do
is lower the 2WD tranny to the same relative position as a Syncro tranny
then for shifting purposes all you need is a different bend in the rear
shift rod.

Mark

Gilles H Turmel wrote:
>
> Hi List,
> Anybody can tell me if there are differences between the shifter
> linkages between a Syncro and a 2WD?  If yes what are the differences?
> Other than the low gear selection position  The 2WD would be a 91 GL.
> Purpose: I want to install the 2WD power pack with a 2.0L Jetta engine
> at the same height as a Syncro powerpack in order to get rid of
> intrusion in the cab with an ABA engine.
> Best regards.