On Fri, 6 Aug 1999, CARY CHIANG wrote: > Dear Listees: > Saw a syncro the other day with small black rubber or plastic "splash > guards" bolted on the rear side of all four wheel wells. They appeared to be > factory original, but I have never noticed them before (not many syncros > around here). Questions-- > > Are they OEM standard equipment or optional? YES > > Do they do a decent job of deflecting road spray and dirt from the side of the > van? ////////////////////NO. Completely useless. For looks only! Would like to mount a set on my regular Westy. > > Any guesses as to what a wrecking yard would want for a set? I have 2 extra sets. It seens that no one wants them... Eric |
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