Date:         Wed, 5 Jan 2005 19:05:09 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: syncro drive-line
Comments: To: Rajesh Injety <wolfvanagon@yahoo.com>
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On Wed, 5 Jan 2005 18:46:56 -0800, Rajesh Injety <wolfvanagon@yahoo.com> wrote:
> hey ya everybody!
>
> i was wondering...
> what is the cost of replacing the drive-line for an 87
> syncro.
> and how hard is to do if you are not a mechanic.
> i found one for sale, but it is missing the drive
> shaft that goes from the trani to the front diff.
> and, doesn't this shaft have the viscous coupler on
> it?
>
> ok so what say you all?
>
> raj
> 88 wolfsburg edition
> vanagon GL
>

Raj,

The VC is inside the front diff. Ive good used dirveshafts go for
between $50 to $200. Rebuilt ones are from $300-$700 in my area. I've
had a local shop change u-joints then balance the shaft. Cost me about
$400 with labor. But them that was a few years back.

BenT