You are right, fuel costs here are currently a little screwy. Generally over the past several years diesel fuel prices have been in the area of low octane gas...
A few months ago wrote asking for in put regarding the VERY HARSH ride I was getting from my 'new' syncro 16". Well, the other day I bought new Michelin LTX...
Real-world numbers: My personal Syncro averaged 15-17 during the time it had a waterboxer, mostly long trips, 27x8.5 tires. When I installed a 1.9 TD and...
OK, so maybe 65-80 percent better than the wbx? :-) Fuel mileage shouldn't be the only consideration, the power [torque] curve alone is worth the cost,...
btw-now that we're all down home green and organic-has anybody worked out which dsl engines can use biodsl or greasel? or the mods needed or the % that's safe?...
Brady when I spoke with him about a year ago was in the process of making some but I'm not sure the production ever happen. JFF On Oct 1, 2006, at 12:02 PM,...
All TDI's can use biodiesel. Grease, not so great from reports I've read in any TDI, definitely not in 2004 and newer. VW will not warranty biodiesel use...
Volks, I'm very pleased to Announce a new feature on Roadhaus.com ........ A Campground Review Database specially designed for the VW Camper Community. See it...
Hi all! Here's some further information on the Syncro Safari, Tombstone '06 event. This time it's about the campground. I'll handle arranging for the...
We started making them a while ago. it was quite an experiment. we actually cast our own dies in house to stamp out the kidney shaped piece for syncros.. and...
Thanks Mark .....as usual...a voice of reason in the midst of WILD speculation. I'm a bit of a leadfoot and usually go over 70mph in freeway driving plus a...
In a English VW camper magazine, it is said that 2wd front springs give some lift if they are used on a syncro. Is this a known fact or is it really true? What...
I will be rebuilding the tranny of my syncro next month, I will be replacing some bearings.. If I order the 3&4 operating sleeve from VW itself, will they sell...
The new hub design, (slight machining difference) has been around since mid 1990-91. Dennis ... From: Eren Berberoglu Date: Monday, October 2, 2006 9:07 am ...
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My 87 has developed an annoying electrical problem. Head light switch on. If the dimmer switch is turned up, none of the dash guages work (including the clock)...
You got a bad ground somewhere. Strt with the big connector on the bottom. Then check the ground cluster above the fuse box. Possible a wire fell off...
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Wha the dealer sells is their updated version...Most of us professionals use a better version from Weddle made of gear material...I have been putting them in...
Warren, I'm a bit of a leadfoot at times too, and tend to drive fast and in the mountains a lot. Low to mid 20's if you're really flying loaded, maybe. But I...
I have a 2.1 engine that needs to find it's way to Ken Wilford, if anyone is heading that way from or through the Baltimore/DC area and could haul this, please...
... than ... So we agree that the "payback" reasoning doesn't make much sense for most Syncro drivers..at least not in "absolute" terms...the bottom line...
A Subaru powered Syncro will soon needs to get from Seth Hatfield's Mastercraft Motors, in Santa Barbara, to the SF Bay Area. Any good safe drivers out there...
... OK, I'll plug in the 28 mpg. That makes the payback period with 8000 miles per year only 16 years. Whoops I forgot...to mention the extra $2000+ to...
A reminder that Buses By The Depot is coming up on October 14 in Green Lane, PA ... <http://home.comcast.net/~type2/BBD.htm> If you're staying overnight and...
This has been a very interesting thread to watch. I have just gone through this very thought process. I found that by my math I would not cover the difference...
Would really like to attend, but then the owners of the camp seem to be unfriendly towards Man's Best Friend. I don't camp anywhere without her. Oh well. Guess...
Personally, I don't see the reasoning for a 'pay-back' period for any conversion. If you've got a tired, leaky waterboxer and looking at a $4000 hole in your...
Hey Craig, I'd love to hear more concerning these 'horror stories'. I find it hard to believe that anyone using commercial biodiesel has experienced issues....
