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Subject:FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
From:Ken Herman
Date:Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:07:14 -0700

1986 Subaru Powered Syncro Westfalia -Price $16,500

1992 2.2 Subaru motor professionally installed by H&R motors last year
($6,500)
for Pics go to:  http://homepage.mac.com/kenherman/PhotoAlbum9.html

Engine:

Hot Jet coated exhaust headers
custom free-flow exhaust/new catalytic converter (3,000 miles)
H&R shortened oil pan ($250)
modified coolant manifold ($150)
Smallcar engine mount
new radiator
all new coolant hoses (except the two long plastic lines)
license plate portal dipstick
modified  skidplate
Syncro snorkel still in place, but on right side
new timing belt/all new seals
ECU located under seat (stock location)
new Die Hard battery (3 months old)
New Alternator/ lifetime warrantee at Napa
new throttle cable

Suspension / Drivetrain:

  five speed manual (including low) w/rear diff lock
VC tested at shop and works fine
new clutch/clutch slave cylinder/pressure plate/throw out bearing
Syncro.org springs (10 months old)
Old Man Emu Shocks (10 months Old),
new CV's and wheel bearings all around (with the old ones as spares)
front end completely rebuilt by Volks Cafe (ball joints, wheel
bearings, upper
control arm bushing)
new South African vented front brakes, new calipers and steel braided
lines (10 months old)

Interior:
full Factory Westfalia camper w/ sink, stove, 3 way fridge, upper and
lower bunks
  3 VDO gauges in VDO gauge pod/ (oil pressure,oil temperature, volts)
Detachable faceplate Alpine CD player with remote
4 MB Quartz 6" speakers with crossover in custom rear deck shelf
both front captain seats swivel
VW Golf leather steering wheel
new skylight

Exterior:

Color/White
6 VW/Audi factory 15" Rheinn Alloy wheels
BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A 245/75 15" (28.88" diameter)
16" wheel arches
New Windshield / no chips, tinted windows
South African  headlight/grill  conversion with H4's &H3's
Projectzwo front tube bumper (over $1,000)
Custom tube rear bumper with 2" receiver hitch
Brand new Gary Lee spare tire rack (not installed, $600)
to see rack :
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/swingtire/swingtire.htm
screen window pop-top canvas/clean with no holes
factory option 4 sided tent (mounts to rain gutter)
snap in rear hatch mosquito net
new rear hatch struts (installed this week)
new seal around pop-top
personalized vanity license plate (Lake Tahoe plate, # SYNCRO5)

Also Includes:
factory option 4 sided accessory  tent
California cover fitted van cover (like new, with lifetime warrantee)
good spare Subaru alternator
2 spare alloy wheels and tires
VW Factory Bentley & Subaru manuals
2 good taillights/side view mirror
4 stock shocks/springs
4 stock steel rims
Straight pipe to remove catalytic converter (offroad use only)
rear hatch bicycle carrier
lots of other spares

Misc. Info:

Just passed smog, not due for 2 years
Over $11,000 invested in past 15 months
fully legal engine conversion, all smog connected & working
Fridge, stove and sink in working condition, but not installed
body has a few small dents, most noticeable are the passenger door (see
picture)
Van has 168,000 miles (25,000 miles show on rebuilt speedometer)
always used Redline MT-90 synthetic gear oil
No air conditioning
7,000 rpm redline

Located near Fremont, California
2nd owner, I've had this van for 10 years
Price $16,500
reason for selling, I bought some land and I need a truck. Also, too
many projects, not enough $$$

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