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52002 Loren Busch
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May 23, 2012
5:17 pm
RE: Syncro Solstice Photos Thanks Richard, very nice set of pictures. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
52003 phishman068@...
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May 23, 2012
5:17 pm
In the case of a shot rod you won't need a compression tester, just a finger. Pop that cylinders plug out and cover the hole with your finger. Compression...
52004 Richard & Tracey
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May 23, 2012
6:37 pm
Great photos & video at the end guys, this sort of things show what it is possible to do with a sensibly maintained T25 or Vanagon. You have more of them there...
52005 plcz2go Offline Send Email May 23, 2012
6:48 pm
The plot thickens... Duh, it shoulda been obvious I didn't need a compression tester - thanks for pointing that out to me. So I pulled plug on #1 and started...
52006 dhines713 Offline Send Email May 23, 2012
8:08 pm
Here are some more photos from the Hell's Revenge trail ride. http://s1190.photobucket.com/albums/z442/Frankensubysyncro/SyncroSolstice%202012/?start=all...
52007 Donny Lang
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May 23, 2012
10:02 pm
That metallic knocking noise is a classic sign of a spun rod bearing. The more you run it, the more damage that is done. There is essentially no oil pressure...
52008 plcz2go Offline Send Email May 23, 2012
10:34 pm
Donny, Thanks for your input. That sounds kinda along the lines of what I'm thinking. I'm looking for "either a rebuild or a replacement engine" now. Sigh....
52009 BillTTRG
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May 23, 2012
10:47 pm
Upon further testing I have discovered that, while my whine is only in top gear, it actually starts at about 40 mph (per gps) and build till around 65 mph. At...
52010 Daryl Christensen
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May 23, 2012
11:03 pm
No way is it the VC making noise Bill... Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk ...
52011 Larry Hamm
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May 24, 2012
12:28 am
Yeah, why would it only do it in 4th? Sounds like it's "find a new shop" time. Larry H....
52012 Donny Lang
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May 24, 2012
3:31 am
The three syncro transaxles I killed all exhibited a whine in 4th gear. Moreover, they all had the shifter move back and forth whether you were on or off...
52013 Syncrohead
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May 24, 2012
5:51 am
Admittedly, this is not a purest Syncro email, but this Craigslist ad mentioning a Vanagon trade was so intriuging I had to share it. ...
52014 Curt
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May 24, 2012
2:45 pm
I was there the weekend before the event and rode my Trials Motorcycle over most of the same trails including the very roughest of them before heading off to...
52015 Leon Korkin
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May 24, 2012
2:51 pm
Mine has been whining since day one when brand new 5.83 Albin R&Ps were installed always had main bearing wear problem, i guess it was not designed for our...
52016 Donna Skarloken
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May 24, 2012
3:27 pm
OMG - same here, would love to know the story here. I personally would not trade my Syncro for the ring, although it is not a "pristine" camper - just a...
52017 David Klein
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May 24, 2012
4:44 pm
How long has that been? Leon Thanks, David Sent from our iDrug Pad ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
52018 Foster Huntington
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May 24, 2012
6:18 pm
My van is the a shop in Arcata and the mechanic think my hot start issues may have to do with the timing. What do you think? My van has 2.0L audi and uses the...
52019 Richard & Tracey
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May 24, 2012
6:20 pm
Curt, thanks for posting your phots, what a neat thing to do, go riding in such a beautiful but mean place with your bike on the back of your Syncro Westy. ......
52020 Jim Arnott
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May 24, 2012
6:48 pm
Foster, I'd say contact the FAS guys. They're probably the best source for accurate info on short notice. http://www.foreignautosupply.com/Contact_Us.html Jim ...
52021 Foster Huntington
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May 24, 2012
6:58 pm
awesome.. thank you foster ... -- Cell: 5039841989 Blog: arestlesstransplant.com Instagram: http://web.stagram.com/n/fosterhunting/?vm=grid Twitter:...
52022 Leon Korkin
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May 24, 2012
7:01 pm
Since i started on a "slippery slope" of Syncro "upgrading" hope i am on a solid ground now (wishful thinking...) Leon ... [Non-text portions of this message...
52023 Scott Daniel - Turbov...
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2:32 am
hi , I know you said you can't drain or change your oil where you are.. but from the sounds of it, I would be surprised if there are not metal pieces in the...
52024 Scott Daniel - Turbov...
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2:37 am
in that case.. remove spark plugs .. insert a long screw driver until you feel the top of a piston. turn engine by hand ...even by a crescent wrench on the...
52025 Scott Daniel - Turbov...
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2:48 am
Have you had the valve covers off ? you could looked for dropped valves or broken valve springs. ( broken valve springs won't make a horrible racket though )...
52026 Scott Daniel - Turbov...
turbovan2001 Offline Send Email
3:29 am
VC's don't ever make noise do they ? they just slip or grab or leak is my impression. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
52027 W. M. Treadway
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4:17 pm
Pulled drive shaft and noise is gone, mpg is up by two and vehicle is MUCH quieter. Since front diff works fine but is noisy at 60 mph, I am gonna pop for a...
52028 Zach
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4:38 pm
Tom's decoupler is the original US-made one (I believe) and is also a high-quality unit. I wouldnt consider this a *fix* though, my front diff developed a nice...
52029 Larry Hamm
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4:39 pm
Mileage normally will not change with removal of driveshaft. If yours really went up that much, you may have problems in the front diff. Larry H....
52030 Daryl Christensen
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5:12 pm
There are 3 decouplers available. Toms, Go Westy's and mine. 2 of the 3 have a needle bearing where the decoupler meets the pinion shaft as per the factory...
52031 craig cowan
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6:15 pm
So i've got this bus ('87 syncro) with (believed to be) about 30K miles on it. I had it running well for 1000 miles till the WBXer blew up, i've since pulled...
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