a buddy is looking to get a syncro. 7 passanger is fine. he is the local VW / Audi / Benz mechanic. anybody got any somewhat local leads? I'm in Moscow ID. ...
There are I few on the samba for sure. And one nice one on this list. I'll see if I still have the link Jon ... From: Matthew <mpteleski@...> Date: Thu,...
I use Royal Purple ATF in my automatic transmissions , and they love it. I can even just change out a few qts and the car or van runs noticeably better and...
Hello to the group this is my first time to address the group. i joined a couple of weeks ago , and so far just observing. am long time third vanagon owner...
Welcome, Peter. You can't just replace 2 tires at a time. You must replace all 4 - 5, actually, if you plan to carry a usable spare. Uneven tire diameters can...
Peter, Do you know about the need to keep all 4 tires within about 4mm tread depth? It's one of the features of having the Syncro that has a "normal" VC and no...
RE: Tires on a Syncro First, tires must match on a Syncro, period. That extends to the amount of wear on the tires. Second, IIRC the Michelin Hydro Edge DOES...
While Jim, Bob, and Loren are mostly correct, you COULD use just two new tires by keeping one new and one used tire on each end of the van. That would even out...
thanks everyone for the information when i put the new engine in my westfalia syncro , go westy installed a decoupler , my understanding is that i could...
some euro sites sell what are called "hvy duty 14" cv's". supposedly stronger with more articulation than the regulars but still for use with stock axles etc...
i should probably know this, but what does this mean: better/worse/the same as original cv's? To: Syncro@yahoogroups.com From: cgreyjeffrey@... Date:...
"does this mean: better/worse/the same as original cv's?" I don't know the answer but can provide an opinion based on these facts about the 944: 8 valve SOHC...
I recently became aware that there are some stock Syncro steel 14" wheels in 6" width. If anyone has some of these left over I would like to buy them. Only...
... Why would a 944 which is strictly for highway driving have had an even greater max angular displacement (23) than the Syncro? (17) Is it because the 944...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=872362 Old Man Emu Syncro Suspension Price: 350$ I have installed a John Wessels suspension so I don't...
These are common in other markets but not in the US, IIRC. As an alternative, plenty of steel wheels on early MB cars came in that size. BenT Sent from my...
These are essentially what I was trying to get a group purchase on. They are 944 CVs, but instead of just fatter, heavier versions of stock like from Germany,...
shipping is not too bad really. it is the euro vs usd that hurts. otoh, perhaps a group buy from a euro source might be somewhat more reasonable. To:...
Hi Guys, I just uncovered a part from my pile that I don't need, but somebody might. It's the Vanagon diesel oil filler tube that lets you fill the oil from...
The ones I want are VW factory parts. I saw a set on a friend's newly acquired Syncro and if they are around I would like some. I have no interest in Mercedes...
Hi Mark! We have some 14 x 6" set but to expensive to ship sorry. Regards Patrik www.vw-tristar.com ... From: mark drillock To: Syncro@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Mark, Probably cost prohibitive for shipping, but this from the Oz list: "Volks, Next week I intend putting my Syncro's original 14" syncro wheels 6J x14H2...
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