Hi folks,
It is a very sad occasion but we're putting up our bus for sale.
Brief details are as follows:
2.5 litre SOHC Subaru engine with RJES bell housing which uses the Subaru clutch and starter. The engine has done only 13000lms since being fully reconditioned. It has a high sump that gives better than standard ground clearance. The bus is legally registered with the EJ25 engine.
It has an injected LPG system which has new injectors fitted a year ago when the LPG system was serviced.
Over the last 5 years it has had new:
Alternator
Power steering pump
Power steering rack
Urethane bushes throughout the front end
New ball joints (upper and lower)
Outer CV joints and boots to rear
Rear brake shoes, cyclinder, drum and wheel bearings to drivers side in January (passengers side parts are in the shed waiting to be fitted.
I also have new radiator shrouds not fitted and I don't know how many second hand parts in the shed including complete (original) front brakes, speedos
The bus is a UK import so has some features that are rare on Australian Syncros. Factory fitted options are:
Front and rear diff locks
Central locking
Power steering
Electric mirrors
Tinted windows
Air conditioning (European aircraft style ducting)
Intermittent wipers
Rear window wiper/washer
Rear window demister
Metallic silver paint
Opening quarter light windows (one is stuck but I have a replacement)
Rear mattress (for behind the rear seat only)
Captains chairs to the centre row. These were originally on Multivan swivelling seat bases but are now on a Wiltshire double seat base that has two lap sah belts attached. The seat bases are part of the sale.
It has numerous other upgrades including:
Front CV joint protectors
South African front brakes
10mm raising spacers to rear suspension
16" alloy wheels (including spare)
Bull bar
Decoupler
6 lap sash seat belts and 5 child restraint points
Full length roof rack
2 additional (Mercedes) spare wheels
It also has a rear spare tyre rack that needs a (very little) bit of work for it to be fitted.
It has a few spots of body rust. One or two may need attention for it to pass an interstate roadworthy inspection. It also has a few unfinished items from the engine conversion (after 7 years!) The engine protection rails need to be finshed/fitted. The "aircon on" signal needs to be connected to the ECU so as the engine doesn't cut out when the AC is on and you pull up to a stop.
There is a very occasional problem with the LPG system that I haven't yet tried to resolve but will explain to anyone who shows an interest in the bus.
We have owned the bus since September 2001 after we saw it at Vanfest in the UK. With the extra ground clearance, Subie engine and diff locks (which both work) it is an almost unstoppable bus that also cruises with ease on the highway and can overtake from 110 kph very quickly.
The transmission was rebuilt just before we bought the bus and I've changed the oil twice. I've always treated the transmission with respect and it has never given me any problems.
I have had a work provided 4x4 for the last 6 years which we've been able to use to tow our caravan but I'm about to change jobs (and move to WA) so we've had to buy a vehicle that can tow our van.
I will wash it on the weekend and take some photos to send to anyone who wants them but am happy for people to contact me via any of the following means:
08 86253356
0427 252334 (only until Friday 31st May)
andyjohns@internode.on.net
There are numerous shots of it in the photos section of this list.
I'd love to sell this bus to someone in the group and we'd like to make it a quick an easy sale (wouldn't everybody!) so we're asking only $11750 but I would be willing to negotiate if someone from here bought it. The bus is currently in Ceduna, South Australia.
Cheers,
Andy.
It is a very sad occasion but we're putting up our bus for sale.
Brief details are as follows:
2.5 litre SOHC Subaru engine with RJES bell housing which uses the Subaru clutch and starter. The engine has done only 13000lms since being fully reconditioned. It has a high sump that gives better than standard ground clearance. The bus is legally registered with the EJ25 engine.
It has an injected LPG system which has new injectors fitted a year ago when the LPG system was serviced.
Over the last 5 years it has had new:
Alternator
Power steering pump
Power steering rack
Urethane bushes throughout the front end
New ball joints (upper and lower)
Outer CV joints and boots to rear
Rear brake shoes, cyclinder, drum and wheel bearings to drivers side in January (passengers side parts are in the shed waiting to be fitted.
I also have new radiator shrouds not fitted and I don't know how many second hand parts in the shed including complete (original) front brakes, speedos
The bus is a UK import so has some features that are rare on Australian Syncros. Factory fitted options are:
Front and rear diff locks
Central locking
Power steering
Electric mirrors
Tinted windows
Air conditioning (European aircraft style ducting)
Intermittent wipers
Rear window wiper/washer
Rear window demister
Metallic silver paint
Opening quarter light windows (one is stuck but I have a replacement)
Rear mattress (for behind the rear seat only)
Captains chairs to the centre row. These were originally on Multivan swivelling seat bases but are now on a Wiltshire double seat base that has two lap sah belts attached. The seat bases are part of the sale.
It has numerous other upgrades including:
Front CV joint protectors
South African front brakes
10mm raising spacers to rear suspension
16" alloy wheels (including spare)
Bull bar
Decoupler
6 lap sash seat belts and 5 child restraint points
Full length roof rack
2 additional (Mercedes) spare wheels
It also has a rear spare tyre rack that needs a (very little) bit of work for it to be fitted.
It has a few spots of body rust. One or two may need attention for it to pass an interstate roadworthy inspection. It also has a few unfinished items from the engine conversion (after 7 years!) The engine protection rails need to be finshed/fitted. The "aircon on" signal needs to be connected to the ECU so as the engine doesn't cut out when the AC is on and you pull up to a stop.
There is a very occasional problem with the LPG system that I haven't yet tried to resolve but will explain to anyone who shows an interest in the bus.
We have owned the bus since September 2001 after we saw it at Vanfest in the UK. With the extra ground clearance, Subie engine and diff locks (which both work) it is an almost unstoppable bus that also cruises with ease on the highway and can overtake from 110 kph very quickly.
The transmission was rebuilt just before we bought the bus and I've changed the oil twice. I've always treated the transmission with respect and it has never given me any problems.
I have had a work provided 4x4 for the last 6 years which we've been able to use to tow our caravan but I'm about to change jobs (and move to WA) so we've had to buy a vehicle that can tow our van.
I will wash it on the weekend and take some photos to send to anyone who wants them but am happy for people to contact me via any of the following means:
08 86253356
0427 252334 (only until Friday 31st May)
andyjohns@internode.on.net
There are numerous shots of it in the photos section of this list.
I'd love to sell this bus to someone in the group and we'd like to make it a quick an easy sale (wouldn't everybody!) so we're asking only $11750 but I would be willing to negotiate if someone from here bought it. The bus is currently in Ceduna, South Australia.
Cheers,
Andy.