TOUR of our Ultimate TDI 4x4 family Expedition vehicle! 1986 Vanagon Syncro Camper

[@benbooth7736]

Good to see your rig Greg. The BOXEER TDI in my van is providing speed and excellent mileage. A pleasure to drive now.

[@hadrianus2]

Frere haha trop bien. Video was amazing you’re the best out there. Staying real is the deal. Merci! Bonjour de la Belgique

[@danjamesking]

Looking forward to seeing this bad boy moving. Subscribed for the moving videos

[@AlaskaVolkswagenAdventures]

Talked to you on the phone the other day while I was down in Tennessee great chatting with you. Love the Syncro can’t wait to get the TDI in mine!

[@afmoa]

Very nice build. I am glad you are able to enjoy it with your family.

[@M4Lik0]

Merci Greg , depuis le temps c etait attendu

[@tedv8789]

Awesome van! I like the power numbers you mentioned. I've always like the Westy campers. But, doubtful it could tow a racecar, especially up a hill... or could it? 🤔🤔 Ok, so I have a thing for racecars and hill. 😉 lol

[@Syncrogreg]

Yes this one can definitely tow a racecar 😂 easy

[@stephenrogers9664]

Good video, & great showing the rear carrier cracks was interesting as I didn’t think of that as I’m looking at getting the same carrier. I did get a bit lost with the camera moving way too fast though. A bit slower would have been easier tp watch 👍

[@johnbeckman8916]

Very Nice! Would love to know what parts you used to make it a Syncro? THX! 🙂

[@magalieaudoin3905]

belle famille beau van et belle vie a vous

[@bengelman2600]

This thing is cool!

[@terrenceschriver339]

It makes me wanna upgrade ours

[@Syncrogreg]

I got a special edition 1.5TDI that goes 163.3 mph for you ❤

[@OrigenisAdamantios]

Blessed Family!

[@mudbrik2805]

Hi, Awesome Westy build. I am curious about your dual pane windows. Where may I be able to get a set of them for my Vanagon?

[@andresgonzalezcerda7635]

Wich gear box did you install? Great video!!

[@MrBluoct]

Was that van listed publicly and was that the original color when purchased ?

[@crockett5]

That's crazy. I did the the same.. I originally bought an 86 Syncro passenger van but it was rusted out, too far to save. I bought an 86 2w passenger van and put the Syncro trans axle/fuel tank in it (haven't done the front yet) then I also did a roof swap for the pop top. I put an Ecotec engine in mine but I've been toying with doing a TDI swap instead. I'm curious, did you have to re-gear your trans for the diesel?

[@Syncrogreg]

The stock syncro trans with TDI best ratio is 1.14 3rd and 0.70 4th The diesel has so much torque! You'll be glad you did the swap!

[@Syncrogreg]

I want to add that out new TSI is a torque monster... so if you want to stick to same fuel get more power and torque without regear... consider our TSI swap

[@ThaneHall]

where did you source all the double pained windows?

[@Syncrogreg]

The French marketplace! It's hard to come by but have been a next level setup. Also really light compared to the glass

[@jospi2]

Did you have problems with the cooler upfront? It looks unprotected.

[@Syncrogreg]

It's a tank! It fell a few times and I dragged it several feet rubbing on rough ground and it never ever busted. Got many branches in it. The construction is very solid. It is an actual solid thick wall Chanel where the coolant travels VS other thin radiators where you can push with your nail and bend the cooling channel. I highly recommend this solid type 👌 💪

[@reemssmeer-maar-dan-omgeke9028]

i have a 1990 2.1 wbx syncro but i am not sure if i want to keep it. Has not been used for a few years and so much black smoke coming out of the exhaust. Also i am afraid of high future maintenance cost. BUt really cool car

[@Syncrogreg]

@@reemssmeer-maar-dan-omgeke9028 where is it located? Want to sell?

[@reemssmeer-maar-dan-omgeke9028]

@@Syncrogreg ah i am located in the netherlands in Europe. So thats tricky. I am thinking about selling but on the other hand i love it so i am not sure yet. Very little rust aswell. I am looking for a way to drive it cheaper, instead of 8liters per km. it was used for the swiss postal service.

[@terrenceschriver339]

I think I know which one you are talking about😂 it would be a ripper in a Vanagon