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...
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...
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...
Here are some more photos from the Hell's Revenge trail ride. http://s1190.photobucket.com/albums/z442/Frankensubysyncro/SyncroSolstice%202012/?start=all...
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...
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....
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ......
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 )...
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...
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...
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...
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...
