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43458
I had new bushings installed and couldn't push arm in due to less space than before. Thinner washers would have helped but it would be impossible to find in...
Leon Korkin
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Nov 11, 2009
4:18 am
43457
Werner's "fix" is precisely the method used to install the Subie 2.2 in my '87 Syncro Westy, using an aircooled carrier. Works great. bob ... [Non-text...
Bob Stevens
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Nov 11, 2009
3:45 am
43456
There is a specific Syncro bracket, 2wd will work in place of. The Syncro carrier bar is ~1.5 lower than the 2wd. You can just spacer a 2wd carrier bar for...
dylan
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Nov 11, 2009
2:22 am
43455
one thing I'll comment on - re Any advice as to whether I should pull & inspect the heads with the idea of selling them used as-is, as opposed to just leaving...
Scott Daniel - Turbo...
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Nov 11, 2009
1:32 am
43454
I have been playing around with a wordpress blog and have posted some info you might be interested in, especially m-codes. Two m-code entries, one is a list of...
Alistair Bell
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Nov 10, 2009
9:56 pm
43453
I need some clarification. Do I need both the carrier bar and the cast bracket above it (p/n 025199221A) , or just the bar? The bracket looks to be syncro...
Eddie Goodwin
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Nov 10, 2009
9:43 pm
43452
It did vibrate when I first installed the driveshaft, but the "loosen/drive/tighten" of the front diff bolts fixed it. Zero vibration now at all speeds. I...
Eddie Goodwin
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Nov 10, 2009
9:39 pm
43451
interesting that you don't have vibrations even with a stock driveshaft.. thanks for the info, good to know.....
wolfsburg4x4
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Nov 10, 2009
9:25 pm
43450
I don't know why different thicknesses but I just had my upper control arm bushings replaced and had to find thinner ones so the control arm would fit back on....
David Klein
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Nov 10, 2009
8:58 pm
43449
I do have the driveshaft installed. Stock driveshaft with replaced joints. It does work, not sure how good it is for the tranny though.... or the gas tank for...
Eddie Goodwin
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Nov 10, 2009
8:51 pm
43448
I'm curious to know whether you've been driving with the driveshaft installed ? we are considering experimenting with a raised motor for better ground...
wolfsburg4x4
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Nov 10, 2009
8:40 pm
43447
These factory round washers with the rectangular cutout in the midddle come in different thicknesses Does anyone know the reason for the different thickness ? ...
wolfsburg4x4
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Nov 10, 2009
8:35 pm
43446
Eddie, One easy fix is to get some square tubing abount 1.5 inches on a side and about 6 inches long. Cut holes to match the holes where the carrier attaches...
wernerschink
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Nov 10, 2009
3:06 pm
43445
I have done both this year I sold a complete core for 200 and parted out a motor. I definitely came out better on parting one out, but then I had the labor of...
Jon Rizzo
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Nov 10, 2009
1:23 pm
43444
Sorry in advance for cross-posting this on multiple lists. I have several 2.1 engine cores that I have been trying to sell, without much luck. I saw an ad on...
cchiang1
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Nov 10, 2009
12:49 pm
43443
My syncro has a 2wd waterboxer and unfortunately a 2wd engine carrier bar installed. I need to get a hold of the syncro version that allows the engine sit...
Eddie Goodwin
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Nov 10, 2009
12:28 pm
43442
oops forgot- top right hand corner click english to be able to read....
mario
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Nov 10, 2009
6:39 am
43441
The front outer syncro 16 cvs are back in production we just need to get a vendor to bring them in for a decent price- http://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/ ...
mario
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Nov 10, 2009
6:29 am
43440
My front CVs are on their way out and I am trying to figure out what my replacement options are. Has anyone ever put together a document outlining the various...
Chad Morris
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Nov 10, 2009
5:50 am
43439
Yes, forgot to mention - I have a decoupler. ... Haven't done anything - yet. Dropped it off at the mech on the way home today. ... If it's just a matter of...
soylentgreenchef
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Nov 10, 2009
12:43 am
43438
I did just have to replace the power steering pump. Wonder if something was related to that? amigaboy Seattle ... =...
soylentgreenchef
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Nov 10, 2009
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43437
... Are you saying that you have a decoupler? Have you put a new prop shaft in your van? If so, what method did you use to be sure the shaft was ...
Bob Stevens
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Nov 10, 2009
12:31 am
43436
Don't blame the shaft, or VC immediately. Steering components, ball joints, front end parts, tires... all can make your van rattle considerably. This summer...
Sean Garrett
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Nov 10, 2009
12:25 am
43435
Doh! over the past month or two I have noticed an increasing vibration in the car when driving - seems to come and go at least a bit, but today when picking...
soylentgreenchef
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Nov 10, 2009
12:10 am
43434
Larry, Yes, after consulting with the machinist, he suggested shifting the holes slightly, so that the hole on the leading edge was fully threaded around the...
noelie75
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Nov 9, 2009
8:15 pm
43433
Good info Noel, thanks! Just to clarify, did you thread the new holes in the caliper carrier? If so, you might want to make sure you have threads all the way...
Larry Hamm
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Nov 9, 2009
8:07 pm
43432
I had some of those cv's in stock, because I had a Porsche in the '80 and I still have some parts left.And I installed them in the back of my van, I now...
martin demers
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Nov 9, 2009
7:57 pm
43431
Regarding the Audi Girling 60 Brake upgrade, you can use the front discs from 2001> Eurovan. Part number 701615301F 280mm x 24mm vented. they have perfect...
noelie75
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Nov 9, 2009
7:29 pm
43430
And another http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/1451456075.html From: Syncro@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gibble98672 Sent:...
Hubbard, Jon
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Nov 9, 2009
7:02 pm
43429
My "Premium" quality remanufactured Bosch SR401X starter solenoid died for good after working just 1 year and 4 months and few days of intermittent starting ...
Leon Korkin
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Nov 9, 2009
6:18 am
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