Date:         Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:37:32 -0500
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: SYNCRO WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Comments: To: Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@yahoo.com>
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Anthony,
The manual was updated in 1990 for the syncro. Derek also posted hes
numbers for the syncro alignment. The post can be found at
http://www.vanagonauts.com/44.3a-Syncro-95.htm
--
John Meeks

'91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
Northern Michigan
KC8ZFN

Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm


On Jan 10, 2008 7:39 AM, Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I'm trying to sort out the numbers for a syncro wheel alignment.
>
> I have Derek Drew's archived post on wheel alignment, but his numbers are calculated for a Westy.  He states that VW changed the alignment numbers for the syncro at some point, and that the good numbers are in the VW repair manual.
>
> Does this mean that the Bentley has the correct numbers for a pax syncro?  What do those who know use for syncro alignment?
>
> Tires are just too expensive not to try and get this right.  My old tech really understood wheel alignment and didn't need a reference he just reasoned it out.  But now I have to use a (good) tire store and I fear for the life of my tires and thickness of my wallet if I don't get this right.
>
> Thanks, Anthony
> '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)
>
>
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