If you are waiting to 2,700 rpm to down shift going up a hill, you are lugging the engine badly. You would be much better off down shift early and letting the...
About a year ago I had my worn out(190,000MI) wasserleaker replaced w/a 2.2 Subaru (H&R Motors). At home in Monterey I had just pulled into a parking space...
pirsig in "zen and the art of motorcycle..." called it: "the hurry-up, f--- you attitude of the west coast". i guess it hasn't improved in 40 years. al trease ...
I thought carefully about building a couple of these but the big stumbling block I kept coming to was that it would take up so much room. The DoKa is our...
hi zoran, i happened to catch your posting concerning that 91 syncro you are or have already parted out....i was wondering if you had any parts left from it?...
I concur with Dennis on letting the engine spin. I have 225,000 miles on my unrebuilt stock motor. I have the 15" rims and stock gearing in a heavy syncro...
Hey there! Sorry, I had those parts but they are long gone. I parted out that syncro about two years ago and I have few parts left form it. I have front...
My vacuum check valve was humming, so put in my spare. I wanted to buy another space, but was shocked to see the price of 22$. The part number is 433 862 117....
Folks, Any words of wisdom on DIY replacement of control arm bushings & upper and lower ball joints? I succeeded in the upper ball joint replacement with just...
Just acquired an 87 Syncro. It is a Pennsylvannia car so it has the typical seam rust but not too bad. I am going to sandblast the inside and out of the seams...
A local machine should be able to press these for you. Also do the front radius rod mounts and sleeves while there. The front lock nuts on the radius rods and...
Yes you can. If it is humming constantly, it is because you have a leak some where. Humming does not mean it is not working. It is common. Dennis ... From:...
Hello syncronauts, We just hit 75 syncro's and at least 120 people for Syncro de Mayo 2007. It only took 25 days for it to fill up. So registration is now...
I want to be there sooo bad. My Mom is not doing too well and other family obligations are going to stop it from happening this year, but I am going to block...
Your suggestion makes good sense. I will keep my rpm's up from now on. John Parsons 678-232-2294 87 VW Syncro Country Homes Pop Top Towed by a Rexhall...
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1.8t eh? Intriguing. I was thinking subaru, but I would love to keep the syncro german. I will have to search the archives. I'm new to the community. Lots...
Markus, I have done that and got a bunch of them from VW Rabbits; under the hood, center, near the firewall, same color, blue and black. I have also found that...
Dennis, Thanks for confirming the need for the machine press. I actually DID NOT press in the upper ball joint for the control arm, rather I placed a stack of...
The upper ball joint does not need a press. The washers to jam the stud work fine. Only the lower control arm bushings and lower ball joints need to be...
1986 Syncro Highroof camper panel. Dual lockers (both work). 15" steel wheels need tires, I have some 14"ers and some 16"ers (mercedes) that can go with it but...
I cant believe I am too late. I've been looking forward to this all year now that i finally have my syncro back on the road. This certainly has gotten quite...
There's a cutoff? Well, if you missed it, why not come to the east coast event instead? See below... Cheers, Doug Fitz-Randolph Freeport, ME ... Join us for...
Ryen, John Muir would be very proud of your independent thinking on installing the ball joint! John Muir wrote the book "How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive for...
Hey Bill... you have your ticket for SDM07? Hope to see you there again like last year. I was envious of your subaru power plant when I went on those joy...
I received no help from the Vanagon list, so How about you guys on the Syncro lists: Can someone please tell me where, and what, the ENGINE FAMILY # or TEST...
MV? FWIW, all Canadian-spec MV engines were US-approved, it's right there on the stickers. I assume you're asking so you can sell your previous Syncro to...
can someone please remind me and everyone else the difference between syncro@yahoo & syncrolist@yahoo so i can choose one & cut my mail in half . Mark J...
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