1989 VW Syncro Doka Turbo Diesel for Sale, found this one in Craigslist asking $19900 located in Bellevue, Washington. It's a 4x4 vehicle was come from VW Type 2 families, are use a Syncro system which is different than usual 4x4 cars use. The Syncro is automatic 4x4 drivetrain, not permanent 4x4 as AWD and can't be changed as usually 4WD. Thanks to a silicone liquid, when he started hot and begins thicken it make 4x4 has work. So don't surprised if you're newly drives the Syncro, it's no has different feel, same as you driving a FWD car when at normal roads.

So if you feel 4x4 doesn't work, the first thing is check silicone liquid condition, may he was expired or exhausted immediately need to renewed, are it same as lubricant engine.

Detail by owner
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Transporter Crewcab "Doka"
Type: Pickup

Engine: 1.6L Turbo Diesel 4 cylinder
Transmission: 5-speed Manual, 1-granny gear + 4-speeds
Drive Setup: 4WD Syncro
Production Year: 1989

Miles: odometer indicates 43200.0km if its turn over a couple times then the miles would be around 150,000

Condition/Mechanical: Good, no major issues, runs great, shifts fine, clutch operates as normal.

Condition/Body: Body is straight, new paint, no rust on panels. Surface rust here there on certain areas on the undercarriage, manageable and repairable.

Condition Interior: totally functional. Seats have tears, will need to be recovered, dash is in good shape, rubber floor is good, headliner has a tear near the rear view mirror.

Overall Shape (For operation):
The truck runs and drives great. Starts up in the cold with little hesitation from the glow plugs. Engine was just rebuilt in January.
This vehicle can be converted to run off bio-diesel or wvo with conversions to proper fuel lines.
Battery: New
Electrical: All work, heater works great, no radio. All lights work.
Tires: Lots of thread left

General info:
Engine rebuilt with the following work performed:
-new head gasket with kit
-head machined, pressure tested and valve stem seals and guides replaced
-cylinders honed
-new piston rings
-new rod bearings
-new oil pan gasket
-new thermostat
-new timing belt and tensioner
-new remanufactered Garret turbo
-new muffler

All work (except head) was performed by owner to ensure quality.

Parts Availability:
Engine: Readily available locally or online due in fact that it's the same engine used in the VW Golf, Jetta, Rabbit, Vanagon of that era, the parts are the same. Any shop that's worked on those vehicles can work on this.

Body: Most body parts are interchangeable with that of an equivalent Vanagon

This engine is the original Euro-spec power plant for this truck, not a gas to diesel conversion or added turbo. My understanding is the North American 1.6L diesel engine used for the US market in the early 1980s was considerably underpowered, not the case with this one, plenty of power.

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