Date:         Mon, 19 Jul 1999 07:16:05 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Syncro Diff lock question!
Comments: To: Tim King <tking_ms@HOTMAIL.COM>
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   The Syncro diff. lock is not as valuble as one may thing. I have a
Syncro without it. It can be retro-fitted but the parts would be
very expensive. I have done this in two vehicles, one was a 2 wheel
drive Vanagon. The Syncro system works so well that almost every
lock axle I have seen have been broke, or rusted in place. IMHO
I would not give the axle lock much weight, when considering this
vehicle.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Thu, 15 Jul 1999, Tim King wrote:

> So, tell me Syncro gurus, if I buy a Syncro Westy without a diff lock, am I going to be kicking myself the first time I try to utilize its capabilities?
>
> If so, is the lock something that can be retrofitted later? If retrofit is possible, what is required? New tranny? Something smaller? I imagine someday (1-2 years) I'll be putting an engine upgrade and new tranny in, so that wouldn't be so bad (but less than perfect).
>
> Frankly, my Audi 200tqw has the rear diff lock and so did my 90Q. I never used them except to demonstrate them to curious passengers. I always figured they were something you used _after_ you got stuck, and I never got stuck. On the other hand, the Syncro Westy is definitely more of an offroad vehicle than the Audi so...
>
> What do you think folks?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tim King
> Seattle, WA
>
> ...still shopping for that magic syncro westy.
>