HI there. On monday we're saying goodbye to our trusty bay window, and then the Syncro finally becomes the favoured child! (There will be an article in VW Campervan and Commercial May or June edition about the comparison, and a mention of this fantastic forum). Anyhow, as my attention swings towards the syncro with all its finer complexities, I have a couple of questions. One, is that on setting off, after a couple of seconds there is a clunk from somewhere beneath the van, and then all is fine. Just a single clunk. I'm guessing its related to drive shaft but haven't examined anything yet. I wondered whether its a known issue and am hoping the VC isnt about to explode? The van doesn't bind badly at all, but it is there slightly.
Following on from that... if I was to fit a decoupler, does the less common front diff lock still add something 'extra' to the tractability when decoupler is coupled and engaged, or does the diff lock become redundant? Have done some tests on the 4WD tracks around Anglesea with both diffs locked and its amazing by the way, like we have caterpillar tracks!
Many thanks
Nick