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Date:         Sun, 23 May 1999 17:15:48 -0300
Reply-To:     Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
Subject:      Syncro VC failed the test
In-Reply-To:  <4.1.19990414101527.03aadc80@pop.interport.net>
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I was down at my PO mechanic getting some springtime work done on my
91 syncro westy and 'for fun' I asked him to jack up the rear wheels on a
wheeled dolly and try and drive off.  The idle was at about 850ish rpms with a
warm engine.  At idle, in granny gear, as the clutch was let out (slightly) the
van crept forward. same in reverse - crept backwards.


I assume that this is NOT good news.  We also tried to take out the front
drive shaft, but the bolts were seized in.  Rather than cut off the bolts, I
decided to just leave it in.  The front tires do NOT scrub or bind when I turn a
tight corner.


Malcolm S,  Halifax
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