Posting to the Syncro group wont get you a lot of satisfaction. Most of the people here are do it yourselfers, or vendors who get upset when someone airs their...
Hello syncronauts, I am looking for a pair of used rear syncro.org springs. I need some softer springs for the front of my Unimog fire truck and they should be...
... I'm curious what shop is doing the work. I live in Gig Harbor. I don't plan to use the shop as we have a good dealer and local shop here in Tacoma for...
I have a set that you can have -- I am in Vancouver. Let me know if you are interested, and I can send a digital photo so you can see what shape they are in. ...
Well, this addresses the CVs, but what about the axles? I just broke both rear axles offroading with bigger tires & more powerful engine. The CVs were fine....
My 930's, from John Wessels, came as an entire set or kit, which included the inner flanges, CV's, axles and bolts, everything needed to do a complete swap. ...
In a message dated 9/1/2008 12:44:16 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, dkcomet@... writes: I would consider upgrading to the 944 or 930 axles & CVs, but also...
The Empi axles have a poor reputation in the off-road world. Breakage is a problem. Sway-Away axles have been the standard for years. The spline fit is better...
OK, so far it seems like the consensus IS to upgrade the CVs from stock. The axles are a whole different issue, so I'll put that one on the back burner for...
I have only seen one type of Porsche 944 CV and these have the same spline count as the Vanagon axle. Really unless you are doing extreme angles for your...
Thanks David and everybody else! Yeah, I just don't see the need for the 930 CVs, nor the expense. Maybe when my Syncro grows up and maybe when I get a REAL...
The front outers arn't a "flat" CV joint - there's that bit that goes through the wheel bearing that the nut fastens to on the outside - also, these will flex...
Has anyone figured out what front outer cv's can be used in place of 16'' outer cv's,since 16'' outer cv's are no longer avalible.I have several customers that...
I know of 3 possibilities for a replacement of the 98mm 16" front outer CV. The Audi 5000 turbo would be the most difficult to make work but it can be done....
Derek Drew would be the one to ask this question. I have had long conversations about the front outers with him. Hope this helps. dylan ... From: burl...
Yes - thank you - have gotten tons of great advice from several people on this. The whole experience has made me determined to venture into engine mechanics....
Sorry for the cross post but I'm hopping this helps some of you out there looking for some parts. Most are brown as that's the interior color of my van. This...
I have seen several opinions on window tinting. I have never done it on my other westys but thinking about doing it for my syncro. Any advice for or against....
... My Syncro came from Nevada with Onyx tint film on the windows (ON-5-X5R and ON- 20X5R) all around including a strip across the top of the windshield. My...
i juar had my van tinted this summer.....limo black all around, with a liighter shade for the two front windows.............i like it.......havent noticed any...
Folks, I have updated my _VW Vanagon Westfalia Dometic Fridge Maintenance_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/fridge.htm) webpage to reflect some changes ...
Hi Rennie I have been unable to get a response from you at either of your 2 emails. PLEASE get in touch with me by telephone if you can provide a locker ...
I have one set of new SS syncro gas tank straps from Germany. If I remember right, they were 300 bucks. 175 + shipping. Pmail off list if interested. John...
I have one set of Audi 200 brake caliper carriers machined out to fit on a Syncro. Add stock Audi rotors and Calipers for a cheap big brake upgrade. Also a...
My question about front CVs in general is: Do people really break them? Seems like the stock ones are good enough. I have yet to hear about anyone having an...
In a message dated 9/3/2008 10:51:51 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, dkcomet@... writes: Now that I have a front locker, I wonder if that would increase the...
I broke 1 front outer CV that had the boot torn on it for a year or more. Between the excessive ware do to the torn boot and wheeling with 5 guys in my van I...
Hello Syncronauts, After straightening out some issues for several customers who had Subaru engine conversions we have decided to start doing them at our shop...
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