"speaking of brakes I got the bog brake kit from smallcar and they do not work with 15"rims. Have tried both the Rhein alloys and the SA 15"steelies. They were...
Hello Syncro list, I'm hoping to get my transaxle back in my van this week and have a question about the two bolts that mount it to the frame. When I removed...
Mine were grade 8.8 with all metal prevailing torque lock nuts. I got replacments at my local hardware store (a good one)one in those little drawrs with all...
Hi Nelson, Welcome to the area. I am in Rochester a bit far for quick repairs. What all do you need and when? I work on vans and could come down for...
Luke, Are you talking about the long bolts that go up thru the rubber mount stack or the little 8mm bolts (with a 13 mm head) that hold the bracket to the...
Yep, through the rubber mount stack. Finding the nylon nuts is posing a challenge, for sure. I'll double-check that the bolts are the same size, maybe they...
I'm still getting grease flying out of the front outer CV boot. It's a new boot that was installed when I rebuilt the CV's a few months ago. I tried the metal...
Hello, I am in need of the coolant hose that goes from the right cylinder head to the plastic water junction on my Syncro (part# 251 121 072A). Since this...
If i recall it right european band calmps should work, they are narrow and very strong cable ties work too at least for awhile Leon ... From: Keith Ovregaard ...
Score one for the square guys! :o) You may recall (but probably not) that I went into Tire Works and had the tires on Blackbeard replaced back at the end of...
both nuts are 19 mm ( 3/4 inch ) hex size where you put the wrench on , or should be. 15 and 17 mm do not make sense. it's a 12 mm diameter bolt ( shaft...
I made up a set of these for John already. Does anyone else want a set? I'm trying to see how many people so I can get some material. If there's enough...
The correct nuts are not nylocks, they are those weird nuts with the e-clips built into the heads. I'm sure the nylocks will work in a pinch. The Dealer...
Volks, here's the up-to-date story on the Vanagon headlight adjusters. I just now got off the phone with my parts man at CitiWest VW here in Ottawa. He...
I am having the same problem getting one of my front outer CV boots to seal on the large end. Its secured with the band that came with the GKN boot and was...
Hi all, my front diff. is noisy on my syncro, especially between 40 and 70 mph and only when the transmission is engaged (no such noise in neutral while the...
Maybe it is your tranny? To: syncro@yahoogroups.com From: filterway@... Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:51:33 -0700 Subject: [Syncro] Tr. : noisy front diff. Hi...
After receiving some words of warning from a few different list members, and given the recent (and ongoing) tire discussion, I did some more research on the...
hello- i have a line on some mercedes rims that may fit a syncro (16" x 7" wide 37 et). i'm going to take the van in and try one on at the shop. i have the big...
my thoughts....... did you see the ring and pinion gears yourself ? next thing that comes to mind is ..........the set up of any ring and pinion in any car is...
I just went out and looked at one. yes, you are correct, .......upper ball joint goes more toward the front. but you should try it backwards, and see what wild...
What Mercedes are they off of, and I assume they are alloys? The large sedan wheels should handle the load but you won't be able to test fit them until you...
Al..I agree with David..I got a set for $100 and did the retrofit...Lots of "custom" work though. Drill holes. Buy a 60 degree reamer to change the ball seat...
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