Date:         Wed, 14 Jul 1999 11:06:28 -0400
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Subject:      Re: syncro clutch
In-Reply-To:  <4.1.19990713231337.03bcced0@pop.interport.net>
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> I don't think there is anything as a syncro clutch but rather simply the
> clutch for 89-1/2-up vanagons. This is a clutch made by Luk.
> The great clutch mystery was slander against Sachs. That is,
> I think the chattering problem was ultimately identified as the fork
> shaft for the throwout bearing instead of the clutch.


This possibility had occured to me too, since it is true that VW listed a
different clutch disk part number for '89-1/2 to 91 (Syncro or 2WD).  This
was originally a Luk unit, although, again, Sachs says that their unit is
interchangeable with it.

Incidentally, I checked with Just Kampers in the UK, who ships throughout
Europe and therefore sees a lot more Syncros than we do.  They also list the
same clutch for 2WD and Syncro. They usually sell Luk rather than Sachs, but
still the same part lists as fitting all versions, just as with the Sachs
units here.

Nevertheless I am checking into the availability and pricing of a
Syncro-specific clutch in Europe, for possible direct import for those
customers who want one. If it is indeed a heavier duty unit it could be a
potential upgrade for any Vanagon, Syncro or not.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  http://www.busdepot.com
  (215) 234-VWVW