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30954
Hi, my rear wiper starts out slow and then speeds up after a couple wipes. I think this means the motor is ok. Can the rest of the assembly be lubricated or...
Markus
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Feb 1, 2007
1:18 pm
30955
Removing the trim panel inside the hatch gives access. There are a couple of nuts to remove inside along with the removal of the wiper arm and large nuts...
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Feb 1, 2007
1:49 pm
30956
When the fridge works on mains voltage and propane but not 12V, what is usually the cause/fault and is it easily rectified? vennlig hilsen/kindest regards, ...
Andrew Wilder
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Feb 1, 2007
2:23 pm
30957
As originally wired, the 12 volt part of the fridge only functions while the alternator is actually charging. It is only useful for extended driving. Dennis ...
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d23haynes57
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Feb 1, 2007
2:44 pm
30958
Mike and all Syncronauts Everywhere. I hope we can get some answers this time. Last time I inquired, there was not a sigle answer from the whole Syncro...
SyncroHead@...
syncro4me
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Feb 1, 2007
6:39 pm
30959
Hi Guys, I have never had any shaft vibes un 180k miles, even after putting the shaft in at 90 degree orientation from how it had always been. However,...
David K.
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Feb 1, 2007
7:30 pm
30960
Beware...the opposite of not running on 12V happened to me. Apparently the van's PO had some fridge work done, and since this is Vangon #3 for us, I thought...
KEKatMARS@...
kekatmars
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Feb 1, 2007
7:32 pm
30961
The problem with most springs offered is that were designed for a specific weight of Syncro for a certain kind of use. Everyone also has a preferred ride. Some...
euromog@...
euromog
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Feb 1, 2007
7:51 pm
30962
My shop replaced 1 u-joint (non OEM), shaft vibrated. Next balanced drive shaft - still vibrated Next replace other u-joint (non OEM) - still vibrated Next...
Hubbard, Jon
wyosyncro69
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Feb 1, 2007
8:36 pm
30963
The shaft should be balanced at ANY of the four positions, it is not necessary to bolt it exactly to the same position as before. Use emery paper or 3M pad on...
Karl Mullendore
thewestfaliaman
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Feb 1, 2007
9:40 pm
30964
I might add... (for those whom have not made this mistake yet)... When sanding place your sandpaper on a piece of FLAT metal. Then sand back and fourth slowly...
Sean Garrett
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Feb 1, 2007
10:01 pm
30965
When working on a Syncro van that has vibrations, I always start with a new slip yoke drive shaft, not OEM, about $400. All CV joints should be repacked and...
dylan friedman
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Feb 1, 2007
10:23 pm
30966
Marty Schneider (MSDS) made and sold them back in the 90s (I use to sell 'em back then as a drop ship). Dunno if he still offers them (truck freight only, can...
Old Volks Home
oldvolkshm
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Feb 1, 2007
10:51 pm
30967
I got a set of Steve's springs in 2001 or 02 for my 7 pass Syncro. The ride is a little more bouncy than before, especially when it's empty. With 2500 lbs of...
Rennie Wible
volksdragonvw
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Feb 1, 2007
11:09 pm
30968
John, About your springs... What is... A. The spring rate (or spring constant)? B. Wire diameter? C. Uncompressed height? D. Total number of turns? E. Finish...
SyncroHead@...
syncro4me
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Feb 2, 2007
1:29 am
30969
... Jim, I went to see Marty in his shop last year. He still has some of the laser cut uprights sitting around. He does not currently offer the brush guards ...
BenT Syncro
bentbutstr8
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Feb 2, 2007
2:08 am
30970
Jim- He's already got the springs. Why would he take them off just to get this information. Maybe you should contact the manufactures directly and then post...
Joe Federici
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Feb 2, 2007
1:43 pm
30971
Joe, It's not the springs ON his vehicle that I've inquired about, it't the ones he OFFERS FOR SALE. Someone selling springs lke this should know these ...
SyncroHead@...
syncro4me
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Feb 2, 2007
4:51 pm
30972
How is he going to test spring rate? JFF On Feb 2, 2007, at 11:45 AM, SyncroHead@... wrote: Joe, It's not the springs ON his vehicle that I've inquired...
Joe Federici
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Feb 2, 2007
5:06 pm
30973
Dylan, What brand of U-joint are you using? Jeff / 87 Syncro Westy...
Jeffrey Vickers
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Feb 2, 2007
5:10 pm
30974
Remember that the aftermarket spring vendors are not just selling the springs, but the research, developement, and tuning based on many years of experience in...
Eric Abercrombie
wolfsburg4x4
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Feb 2, 2007
9:03 pm
30975
Not sure, I buy complete, new slip yoke shafts from A1. I've got alot of miles on one of them and haven't had any issues. I can't find the link at the moment. ...
dylan friedman
insyncro
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Feb 2, 2007
9:40 pm
30976
Whoever is actually making the springs will know this, and pressumably he'll know how to get ahold of those people if it isn't him. _____ From: Joe Federici...
Jim Akiba
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Feb 2, 2007
9:58 pm
30977
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Feb 3, 2007
5:40 am
30978
Hello all, I will be heading from Maine Feb. 2, west to Indiana, then southwest to Tucson, AZ. I will be driving my rusty 86 syncro westy with 27,000 miles on...
northeastcraftsmen
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Feb 3, 2007
12:49 pm
30979
Folks, I am now able to offer, on an exchange basis only, the Vanagon Power Steering Hose with the banjo fitting from the pump to the main line connection....
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fcondelli
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Feb 3, 2007
1:41 pm
30980
Just as subject line states. I am looking for the stub portion of a Syncro front outer CV. I don't need anything else. Feel free to Pmail me if you have one. I...
dylan friedman
insyncro
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Feb 4, 2007
12:43 am
30981
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syncro.westy
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Feb 4, 2007
1:21 am
30982
GoWesty is gearing up for a progressive rate set as well. Or that's what I heard. I have a set of their prototypes on my van now. It was too much lift for a...
syncro.westy
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Feb 4, 2007
1:21 am
30983
and not just back to the original poster. I've sent so many posts that end up going to just one person , that were meant ffor all, and once it's sent you have...
syncro.westy
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Feb 4, 2007
1:26 am
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