1:May i please ask for advice on where to purchase CV boot covers?
2: Am about to purchase a T3 Syncro from Vic, i live in Newcastle NSW and would like to replace the boots before driving it back (one is torn, so am thinking of replacing all, as it it just a matter of time before the others tear)
3: Any recommendations for a service and boot change any where around Mt Mascedon VIC?
4: Can a 1990 T3 Syncro 14" be fitted with 16" wheels (with the correct specs) without any other mods?
What boots are you after? Front outer or rears? Your best bet is probably Mick Motors or Tooleys.
Just be aware, the boots nowadays donāt last long. Best brand in the past was GKN/Spidan, but seems like they dropped in quality too.
VW Tiguan ones apparently fit too, but havenāt tested it.
Alternatively use some universal silicone ones. Problem here, you need a flange for the CV joint side.
I would just fix/tape a bag around it, drive it home and take time to fix them properly. Depends how many kās are on them, might be advisable to change the whole joints.
For 16ā wheels, they will fit without any problems (as long as you stick to the right offset around ET30).
Rubber size is your issue. 215/70R16 fits quite well. Everything bigger requires some more modifications and perhaps increase in power/gear ratio.
Re John, sure he wants to know where you found that Syncro
And some details an pictures pls.
Thank you for your reply Arne, much appreciated.
I was thinking of replacing all of the as it is only a matter of time before the others tear, as i think they are the original boots.
Will be loads of fun and agree maybe source some local to you then fly down with them in your baggage.
There should be someone nearby that can fit them - even some business within a couple of hours drive shouldnāt do any damage as it most likely will be in traffic in Melbourneās outskirts somewhere.
Then once done you can take a couple of fun detours on the way home.
Possibly pushing your luck but definitely a trip to remember.
Yep, Adventure is definitely the word!.
Still looking, found a few though, they cannot fit me in till April.
Fun detours, yes, pushing my luck, definitely !.
I remember last time i had a Syncro (15 years ago), whilst traveling back from Sydney to Brisbane, Syncro decides stop on a two lane section of the Pacific Hwy at Kempsey.
Two NRMA mechanics attend separately, cannot find the fault, towed to local ford dealership/workshop ,three days latter, cannot find the fault, another two days at the local auto electrician , cannot find fault.
After five days in a Kempsey road side motel, NRMA decide to put it on a tilt tray back to Bris (Cost $1800.00) luckily my NRMA gold cover just covered it.
On arrival back in Bris, my VW mechanic takes 30 mins to diagnose fault (Airflow meter), engine is toast ($5,500 engine rebuild). Not sure how that rates to other Syncro owners stories, though i still remember it well!.
