Syncronauts, I have received 257 photos for the 2007 VW Bus & Truck Photo Calendar project. All photos have now been uploaded and can be seen at link, ...
Hello, I need to do the lower control arm bushings now.. metal on metal anyone? So, questions: To those who installed the 2 part urethane bushings - how are...
I've been using one of the Stebros for three years and have to say it was a super A+ upgrade. The stainless steel unit is sturdily built and looks quite good...
Renouard, Robert
robert.renouard@...
Dec 2, 2006 1:29 am
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Cruising at 60mph, brights on, suddenly heard whirr from engine compartment, oil light came on steady and lights became very bright. This happened for just a...
yea .. i'd consider towing vs driving to someone who know alternators . or pull the alternator & drive on battery power 50 miles in daylight on a good battery...
Mark Lortie
mlortie@...
Dec 2, 2006 6:05 am
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Volks, just saw a 1/10 scale model remote control Split by Maistro on sale at Zellers (Canada eh !). On page 32 of this weeks flyer. Also other VW models...
Hey folks: I need to add a little antifreeze to the van. I have always used VW phosphate free antifreeze. Will any phosphate free AF work? If not do you...
I had this happen to me on California desert road, looked like a scene from UFO movie, all of a sudden all light in the van went real bright. It was just the...
Well, it was hard to hunt down a new V/Regulator, as my other Syncro was down with coolant leaks (developed at -3 degrees) so I just installed an on hand,...
Yeah, they've been in the Target stores down here (Ventura, CA) in good ole USA for a little over two months now. I've seen both Candy Blue (most common) and...
Robert, thanks for the great write-up on my STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler. Would you mind if I publish that on my _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel...
Yes, TDI engines have much longer life spans than the 1.6 indirect injection engines and TDIs are much more reliable especially with a mechanical pump. Eren B....
btw- this is a recent shot of teton pass a friend sent me. i have spent several nites on the pass snowed in, in the van (ok karl you're right-maybe i could...
In December 2005 / January 2006 I dove from London Ontario to Eugene Oregon to pick up an Adventurewagen top to transplant onto my westy. The return trip was...
I had a great weekend skiing at Schweitzer in Northern Idaho. The non-skiing highlight was watching a beefy land cruiser fail at pulling a stuck full-size...
totally stock and not overly aggressive VC either. -mp ... I can't remember who has what hardware. But since you didn't mention astraight shaft, I'll assume...
What should I do??? I'm leaving for a 1,200 mile trip to from Seattle to Butte Montana and back, over three passes, with snow and ice likely. My Syncro has...
Renouard, Robert
robert.renouard@...
Dec 5, 2006 12:22 am
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I would put the new spare on the front right as that one usually wears the quickest. The allowable spec is 3mm. As it is only 1 tire, the difference to the VC...
Dennis Haynes
dhaynes@...
Dec 5, 2006 4:26 am
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I ordered the front half axles on Tuesday to be shipped UPS Ground. They arrived on Friday. I had them delivered to VW Specialty in Fort Walton, Florida. I...
VW68pu87syncro@...
Dec 5, 2006 5:11 am
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Dennis That's an intersting assertion: that the right front usually wears the quickest. Why do you say that? Ideas why it happens that way? Raymond ... ...
Right, The axles were new EMPI axles, and _http://www.vwmart.com/_ (http://www.vwmart.com/) did a great job of getting them to me. [Non-text portions of...
VW68pu87syncro@...
Dec 5, 2006 4:59 pm
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Hi What shop can install this top for me in N California? http://www.syncro-bernd-jaeger.de/DEUTSCH/Campingbus/campingbus.html...
Try it again in English. Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) http://www.syncro-bernd-jaeger.de/ENGLISH/Campingbus/campingbus.html gator8899 <gator8899@...>...
Have you figured out the logistics of shipping it from Europe? The top install is the easiest part fo this job. For the install you might inquire with Scott...
... From: Raymond Paquette [mailto:raymondpaquette@...] Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 11:34 AM To: Dennis Haynes Cc: Renouard, Robert;...
Dennis Haynes
dhaynes@...
Dec 6, 2006 3:38 am
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Hi all, I have a battery charger hard wired into my aux battery and need to charge my main battery for a while.Would it be ok to simply run a set of jumper...
please don't open a can of whup-ass on me but i would like to ask a tire question. does anyone have personal experience or recommend for or against tires for...
The BFG AT T/A ko is available in a 235/75R15 tire (29") I've seen this on a standard syncro, and heard that it mostly worked, though it occasionally rubbed (I...
Al, I've been running Yokohama Geolandar ATs in LT235/75-15 for the last 30k miles. They're quiet on the road, and work well off. Looks like I'll get another...