Which version of Quattro was the Synchro

[FJ40Jim at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/19/01, quattro-request at audifans.com writes:
> Which generation of Quattro was the VW Synchro, such as the Quantam, Passat,
>  and Van that came with it?  Did it have the Torsen, or was it like the 5K
>  series?

   Disclaimer:  I only know about the USA market mid-'80's VW Quantum syncro 
wagon and the Syncro Vanagons of the same era.
  The QSW has the same JT engine and tranny as a 4KSQ.  The rear suspension 
is completely different, utilizing a trailing arm and a coilover.  The manual 
center & rear diff locks are the same as my 4KSQ.  
   The Syncro Vanagon is a unique beast built by Pinzgauer (the 4WD truck 
company) for VW.  It uses a Vanagon shell and engine, but the tranny is 
modified to add a front output shaft and 5 gears.  At the front differential 
there is a vicious coupling (the replacement cost is vicious!) to allow for 
differnetial speed between the driveshaft and the pinion.  There is a manual 
lockable diff in the rear transaxle.  The modified transaxle is equipped w/ a 
very low first gear as a substitue for a conventional 2-speed transfer case.  
There is a large frame reinforcement/skidplate that runs down the center 
tunnel of the truck to protect the driveshaft & shifter linkage.  The engine 
air intake, tranny, bellhousing are all waterproofed and vented high up 
inside the truck body.  Bottom line is this vehicle is built more as a 4wd 
truck, not a high performance road car.

Thanks,
Jim Chenoweth
Lancaster, Ohio, USA
Mailto: fj40jim at aol.com
Ph. 740.862.2604