1986 Volkswagen Westfalia Syncro with Subaru 2.5L
Running & Driving Syncro
Here is your chance to pick up a partially restored Syncro for a great deal! It is equipped with the 5 speed transmission that has the rear locker. The van started as a tin top and was converted by Peace Vans in Washington where it had the 2008 Subaru 2.5L installed and the pop-top conversion. Other upgrades listed below.
Upgrades
- Engine: Subaru 2.5L Compression test completed and engine is strong.
- Bumpers: Upgraded Van Cafe Bumpers
- Shower: Go Westy Road Shower
- Charging System: Luggage rack solar, Noco Genius trickle charger, 2nd house battery. Victron BMS.
- Stereo: Upgraded with rear 6×9’s
- Wheels: Upgraded to 16″
- Awning: ARB Awning with case.
- Mirrors: Upgraded to Truck Mirrors.
- Lighting: South African Grill
- Heating: Propex HS2211
- Cluster: Scan Gauge Upgrade.
- Battery: New Main Battery
- Interior Conversion: Westfalia used upholstery and cabinets installed.
- Assist Struts for Pop-Top.
- Pop-Top: Conversion done right from tin top to factory roof pop-top.
- Swivel Seats: Added to both sides.
- Suspension: Burley Upper Control Arms Upgraded
- 12V Fridge
- Tin-Top to Pop-Top Conversion
- Automatic Transmission to Syncro Conversion with Locker
The Bad
- The paint and body work has not been a priority on this van and it could really use it.
- Starter is interment and should be upgraded to a Hi Torque Starter.
- Restoration is older and not recent.
- Fridge not installed.
- Windshield cracked.
- No Headbanger cabinet
- Utility boxes not installed.
- The Subaru 2.5L engine is not allowed to be registered in California.
