I finally found what I thought was the perfect Syncro for me until I learned that it doesn't have air conditioning. I'm planning on spending the next year at...
If your task is to finally decide where you want to live and places that are very hot, dry and humid are a no no, then being without a/c will certainly focus...
Hi all... after a long summer without car repairs I'm back at it again... This is old stuff, but just to be sure (last minute as usual) Got a late 80's 1600D...
I live just north of San Francisco without A/C in my van. For about 20 days a year it is intolerably hot here and I'm glad to have it in my other car. I've...
Hey y'all, sorry for the Syncro/Vanagon/AW crosspost, but does anyone have any leads on a Westy or AW rental for next week while I'm in Dana Point with my ...
Hello fellow SyncroNuts Im seeking feedback and opinions on an upcoming TDI engine install for my 86 Syncro Westy. I will be working with HR Motors, who I have...
Jon, this TDI engine is a 'pumpe duse' or 'pump injector' engine. Do a search on it to fully understand the operation. Basically, the engine doesn't use a...
Karl, Would you expect that pumpe druse injection and common rail injection would have much difference regarding fuel economy as well as differences in...
I am getting this very faint (but even my wife can hear it) audible tone from my 1989 Syncro Westy after I turn off the engine. This is the first time I have...
Fridge fan? If you have replaced the original (noisy) fan with something else, it could be that. Or, it could be electronics. The radio (nav system) that I...
... Doing a little search, could this be the fuel filter clogged up and the fuel pump working after the engine being turned off? Can the fuel pump run when...
Consider an add-on. My Syncro has an after market Behr A/C. Check the list for A/C. I would think about $2,000 to $3,000 for new or find one in a junk yard...
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Sep 4, 2006 4:48 am
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Is your diff. lock still working? I had a similar occurance and it was caused by one of the vacuum hoses for my diff. lock coming off. The noise was coming...
Last time I checked but I never really use it so maybe I will check there. I have never check these before so can you elaborate a little on how and where this...
... I did some probing this morning and found the check valve next to the vacuum resevoir is the device humming. If I hold the device a certain way it stops...
This is what mine was doing, and it was the vacuum connection right at the diff lock actuator that had become dislodged. In my case the cooling pipe next to...
Getting the Syncro ready for a camping trip. Going over a few things and driving home last night the front end seems to be creaking a bit more than normal. I...
Most front end creaks are from the upper control arm bushings. As long as there is no play, the noise is usually not a problem but it is a sign they may be...
Dennis Haynes
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Sep 4, 2006 11:31 pm
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My good book gives 2.9 hours for pump replacement. Add .3 for diagnosis. The book does not spell out bleeding but that should only be another ~.3 hour in my...
Dennis Haynes
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Sep 5, 2006 3:21 am
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I have a Country Homes conversion. They bought a basic Syncro 7 passenger van and added a Pop Top and an A/C. The A/C is in the dash. They removed the radio...
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Sep 5, 2006 4:03 pm
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Hey Guys, Just a reminder to those who want to attend. It's this Saturday at south parking lot of Alta Loma Park in South San Francisco. Pmail me if you need ...
I had to replace mine, dealer wanted 30 bucks, I bought one at FLAPS for 10 bucks. It's been working fine for 3 months now. Sean Garrett Central AZ 1987...
At a stop light my brake pedal fades eventually to the floor. Is this indicative of a new MC, or vacuum drum ? I have a spare MC ready to install (new). Don't...
A sinking pedal with no loss of fluid is usually an internal leak in the MC. Usually a bad check valve or port. A bad piston will result in fluid leakage into...
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Sep 5, 2006 6:58 pm
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Everything at the slave end has been replaced during my conversion process (less than 1 yr ago). Calipers, rear cyls, clutch slave. I will check the reservoir...
I have the same hum coming from the vacuum check valve in the line to the vacuum tank for the diff lock. I get it and my diff lock works fine. Raymond...
What was the exact FLAPS and item you purchased? I ordered one from my local VW and it will be $20. If I knew what $10 one you purchased, maybe I will get...
Hi Folks, I am in the process of converting my 88 Canadian Doublecab to automatic transmission. My buddy and I harvested the engine and trans out of an 89 ...
