Just a note on that topic: My Syncro now has 278000 kms with first engine, Viscous coupling working fine. It has had its fair share of off road experiences and when I purchased it with 76000kms it had different size tires in front and back. This was the first thing I changed but it shows that the drivetrain can be quite tolerant. I am planning a major overhaul in the near future. Björn
At 07:58 AM 06/08/99 -0700, Alan J. Flint wrote: >Listers: > One more question. Todays batch of mail included some notes on >failure of the VC Syncro system -- as an expected event under 100,000 >miles. I had considered the Syncro system to be quite long in life >(200,000 miles?) and something that is rarely tampered with. Are there a >lot of you out there at 100,000 to 200,000 who are Syncro'ing around >carefree? I am looking to purchase a Syncro as I write this. Head >gaskets I can test and replace. The Syncro VC is not a system I would >look forward to repairing (or replacing). > Can the Syncro be grossly assessed by putting the car into gear >while on a lift? Should I expect the front wheels to roll in this >situation? Other gross tests like falling off rear jack stands are >difficult to sell to sellers. > >Thanks. > >Alan. Björn Ratjen, Ph.D. Mill Bay, B.C. phone/fax (250) 743-7575 |
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