decoupler on ebay

1
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270959051405?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1202
Have seen this decoupler kit for sale on ebay,wondering if it would be suitable for my ex telstra camper which doesn't have front or rear diff locks as it appears to have most of the bits required and if the price is reasonable,i've only had this vehicle since december and it appears to be working as it should with slight binding on full lock my only concern,any thoughts on this would be appreciated,cheers mike
2
Mike. Decouplers brand new are readily available on the nett for about $1,000. They come with enough kit to connect to a syncro with existing diff lock, that is pre existing vacuum tank etc. Your ex telstra van dosn't have the vacuum tank and would need all the extras in this ebay package. However this ebay deal say's remanufactured[ WOTEVER THAT MEANS} AND NO RETURNS. I would be looking at costing a brand new item from someone like Derrick Drew in america and costing the other bits seperately[ vacuum tank,lines,dash panel etc]. vAN CAFE IN AMERICA OR GO WESTY MAY BE A GOOD START. Do your homework. Bill
3
Mike,
This is for sale on TheSamba but hasn't yet sold for US$400, goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1261123
Neither has this sold yet for US$425, goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1260425
Missing of course is the decoupler and other items in both cases.

This ebay item you found looks pretty complete for a rear difflock install, I notice though the dash control panel once had a pull switch installed for a front difflock as the LHS position is open. This special front difflock pull switch doesn't appear to be included.
This sort of gear is pretty rare, particularly so complete in a single offering. I'd be wondering first which model/version of decoupler ... US or German origin, age and usage.
Ask the seller more about the decoupler and if anything is missing and/or broken. At $1500, if you're satisfied with the answers you get, probably worth it.

In 2007 I paid AU$2500.00 for a German decoupler alone .... that was the going price at the time. Captive audience rip-off back then? Probably.

So by comparison, this offering isn't too bad. But as Bill said, take the time left to do your homework to satisfy yourself.
Cheers.
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: mikefinch55@yahoo.com.au
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:12:46 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270959051405?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1202
Have seen this decoupler kit for sale on ebay,wondering if it would be suitable for my ex telstra camper which doesn't have front or rear diff locks as it appears to have most of the bits required and if the price is reasonable,i've only had this vehicle since december and it appears to be working as it should with slight binding on full lock my only concern,any thoughts on this would be appreciated,cheers mike


4
Mike,
A correction. On offer is a decoupler with a dash panel that's never had a decoupler installed. But it has had front and rear difflocks installed, given the LH and RH switch openings.
So whats on offer is a bit more curious.
Ken

To: syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com
From: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:49:49 +1000
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 

Mike,
This is for sale on TheSamba but hasn't yet sold for US$400, goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1261123
Neither has this sold yet for US$425, goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1260425
Missing of course is the decoupler and other items in both cases.

This ebay item you found looks pretty complete for a rear difflock install, I notice though the dash control panel once had a pull switch installed for a front difflock as the LHS position is open. This special front difflock pull switch doesn't appear to be included.
This sort of gear is pretty rare, particularly so complete in a single offering. I'd be wondering first which model/version of decoupler ... US or German origin, age and usage.
Ask the seller more about the decoupler and if anything is missing and/or broken. At $1500, if you're satisfied with the answers you get, probably worth it.

In 2007 I paid AU$2500.00 for a German decoupler alone .... that was the going price at the time. Captive audience rip-off back then? Probably.

So by comparison, this offering isn't too bad. But as Bill said, take the time left to do your homework to satisfy yourself.
Cheers.
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: mikefinch55@yahoo.com.au
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:12:46 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270959051405?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1202
Have seen this decoupler kit for sale on ebay,wondering if it would be suitable for my ex telstra camper which doesn't have front or rear diff locks as it appears to have most of the bits required and if the price is reasonable,i've only had this vehicle since december and it appears to be working as it should with slight binding on full lock my only concern,any thoughts on this would be appreciated,cheers mike



5
Ken 
i've contacted the seller but yet to get a reply,i'm thinking this is something he's been putting together but hasn't ended up using as with many projects circumstances change
mike

From: Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com>
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro <syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, 26 April 2012 12:00 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 
Mike,
A correction. On offer is a decoupler with a dash panel that's never had a decoupler installed. But it has had front and rear difflocks installed, given the LH and RH switch openings.
So whats on offer is a bit more curious.
Ken

To: syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com
From: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:49:49 +1000
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 

Mike,
This is for sale on TheSamba but hasn't yet sold for US$400, goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1261123
Neither has this sold yet for US$425, goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1260425
Missing of course is the decoupler and other items in both cases.

This ebay item you found looks pretty complete for a rear difflock install, I notice though the dash control panel once had a pull switch installed for a front difflock as the LHS position is open. This special front difflock pull switch doesn't appear to be included.
This sort of gear is pretty rare, particularly so complete in a single offering. I'd be wondering first which model/version of decoupler ... US or German origin, age and usage.
Ask the seller more about the decoupler and if anything is missing and/or broken. At $1500, if you're satisfied with the answers you get, probably worth it.

In 2007 I paid AU$2500.00 for a German decoupler alone .... that was the going price at the time. Captive audience rip-off back then? Probably.

So by comparison, this offering isn't too bad. But as Bill said, take the time left to do your homework to satisfy yourself.
Cheers.
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: mikefinch55@yahoo.com.au
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:12:46 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270959051405?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1202
Have seen this decoupler kit for sale on ebay,wondering if it would be suitable for my ex telstra camper which doesn't have front or rear diff locks as it appears to have most of the bits required and if the price is reasonable,i've only had this vehicle since december and it appears to be working as it should with slight binding on full lock my only concern,any thoughts on this would be appreciated,cheers mike





6

I purchased a decoupler from the us in January for app 850-00 aus  with hoses and dash switch    bob

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Garratt
Sent: Thursday, 26 April 2012 12:00 AM
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 

 

Mike,

A correction. On offer is a decoupler with a dash panel that's never had a decoupler installed. But it has had front and rear difflocks installed, given the LH and RH switch openings.

So whats on offer is a bit more curious.

Ken

To: syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com
From: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:49:49 +1000
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 

 

Mike,

This is for sale on TheSamba but hasn't yet sold for US$400, goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1261123

Neither has this sold yet for US$425, goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1260425

Missing of course is the decoupler and other items in both cases.

 

This ebay item you found looks pretty complete for a rear difflock install, I notice though the dash control panel once had a pull switch installed for a front difflock as the LHS position is open. This special front difflock pull switch doesn't appear to be included.

This sort of gear is pretty rare, particularly so complete in a single offering. I'd be wondering first which model/version of decoupler ... US or German origin, age and usage.

Ask the seller more about the decoupler and if anything is missing and/or broken. At $1500, if you're satisfied with the answers you get, probably worth it.

 

In 2007 I paid AU$2500.00 for a German decoupler alone .... that was the going price at the time. Captive audience rip-off back then? Probably.

 

So by comparison, this offering isn't too bad. But as Bill said, take the time left to do your homework to satisfy yourself.

Cheers.

Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: mikefinch55@yahoo.com.au
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:12:46 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270959051405?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1202
Have seen this decoupler kit for sale on ebay,wondering if it would be suitable for my ex telstra camper which doesn't have front or rear diff locks as it appears to have most of the bits required and if the price is reasonable,i've only had this vehicle since december and it appears to be working as it should with slight binding on full lock my only concern,any thoughts on this would be appreciated,cheers mike

 

7
bob ,who in the us did you buy  it from,mike

From: Robert Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 26 April 2012 11:45 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on eBay

 
I purchased a decoupler from the us in January for app 850-00 aus  with hoses and dash switch    bob
 
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Garratt
Sent: Thursday, 26 April 2012 12:00 AM
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay
 
 
Mike,
A correction. On offer is a decoupler with a dash panel that's never had a decoupler installed. But it has had front and rear difflocks installed, given the LH and RH switch openings.
So whats on offer is a bit more curious.
Ken
To: syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com
From: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:49:49 +1000
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 
 
Mike,
This is for sale on TheSamba but hasn't yet sold for US$400, goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1261123
Neither has this sold yet for US$425, goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1260425
Missing of course is the decoupler and other items in both cases.
 
This ebay item you found looks pretty complete for a rear difflock install, I notice though the dash control panel once had a pull switch installed for a front difflock as the LHS position is open. This special front difflock pull switch doesn't appear to be included.
This sort of gear is pretty rare, particularly so complete in a single offering. I'd be wondering first which model/version of decoupler ... US or German origin, age and usage.
Ask the seller more about the decoupler and if anything is missing and/or broken. At $1500, if you're satisfied with the answers you get, probably worth it.
 
In 2007 I paid AU$2500.00 for a German decoupler alone .... that was the going price at the time. Captive audience rip-off back then? Probably.
 
So by comparison, this offering isn't too bad. But as Bill said, take the time left to do your homework to satisfy yourself.
Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: mikefinch55@yahoo.com.au
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:12:46 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270959051405?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1202
Have seen this decoupler kit for sale on ebay,wondering if it would be suitable for my ex telstra camper which doesn't have front or rear diff locks as it appears to have most of the bits required and if the price is reasonable,i've only had this vehicle since december and it appears to be working as it should with slight binding on full lock my only concern,any thoughts on this would be appreciated,cheers mike

 


8
Mike,
Probably from here ...
Quite a few from this forum have purchased a decoupler from Florian.
Recommended supplier.
Cheers.
Ken


To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: mikefinch55@yahoo.com.au
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:24:15 -0700
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on eBay

 

bob ,who in the us did you buy  it from,mike

From: Robert Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 26 April 2012 11:45 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on eBay

 
I purchased a decoupler from the us in January for app 850-00 aus  with hoses and dash switch    bob
 
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Garratt
Sent: Thursday, 26 April 2012 12:00 AM
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay
 
 
Mike,
A correction. On offer is a decoupler with a dash panel that's never had a decoupler installed. But it has had front and rear difflocks installed, given the LH and RH switch openings.
So whats on offer is a bit more curious.
Ken
To: syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com
From: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:49:49 +1000
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 
 
Mike,
This is for sale on TheSamba but hasn't yet sold for US$400, goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1261123
Neither has this sold yet for US$425, goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1260425
Missing of course is the decoupler and other items in both cases.
 
This ebay item you found looks pretty complete for a rear difflock install, I notice though the dash control panel once had a pull switch installed for a front difflock as the LHS position is open. This special front difflock pull switch doesn't appear to be included.
This sort of gear is pretty rare, particularly so complete in a single offering. I'd be wondering first which model/version of decoupler ... US or German origin, age and usage.
Ask the seller more about the decoupler and if anything is missing and/or broken. At $1500, if you're satisfied with the answers you get, probably worth it.
 
In 2007 I paid AU$2500.00 for a German decoupler alone .... that was the going price at the time. Captive audience rip-off back then? Probably.
 
So by comparison, this offering isn't too bad. But as Bill said, take the time left to do your homework to satisfy yourself.
Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: mikefinch55@yahoo.com.au
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:12:46 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270959051405?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1202
Have seen this decoupler kit for sale on ebay,wondering if it would be suitable for my ex telstra camper which doesn't have front or rear diff locks as it appears to have most of the bits required and if the price is reasonable,i've only had this vehicle since december and it appears to be working as it should with slight binding on full lock my only concern,any thoughts on this would be appreciated,cheers mike

 



9

Vancafe just looked out of stock bob

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Finch
Sent: Friday, 27 April 2012 10:24 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on eBay

 

 

bob ,who in the us did you buy  it from,mike

 

From: Robert Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 26 April 2012 11:45 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on eBay

 

 

I purchased a decoupler from the us in January for app 850-00 aus  with hoses and dash switch    bob

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Garratt
Sent: Thursday, 26 April 2012 12:00 AMob
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 

 

Mike,

A correction. On offer is a decoupler with a dash panel that's never had a decoupler installed. But it has had front and rear difflocks installed, given the LH and RH switch openings.

So whats on offer is a bit more curious.

Ken

To: syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com
From: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:49:49 +1000
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 

 

Mike,

This is for sale on TheSamba but hasn't yet sold for US$400, goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1261123

Neither has this sold yet for US$425, goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1260425

Missing of course is the decoupler and other items in both cases.

 

This ebay item you found looks pretty complete for a rear difflock install, I notice though the dash control panel once had a pull switch installed for a front difflock as the LHS position is open. This special front difflock pull switch doesn't appear to be included.

This sort of gear is pretty rare, particularly so complete in a single offering. I'd be wondering first which model/version of decoupler ... US or German origin, age and usage.

Ask the seller more about the decoupler and if anything is missing and/or broken. At $1500, if you're satisfied with the answers you get, probably worth it.

 

In 2007 I paid AU$2500.00 for a German decoupler alone .... that was the going price at the time. Captive audience rip-off back then? Probably.

 

So by comparison, this offering isn't too bad. But as Bill said, take the time left to do your homework to satisfy yourself.

Cheers.

Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: mikefinch55@yahoo.com.au
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:12:46 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] decoupler on ebay

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270959051405?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1202
Have seen this decoupler kit for sale on ebay,wondering if it would be suitable for my ex telstra camper which doesn't have front or rear diff locks as it appears to have most of the bits required and if the price is reasonable,i've only had this vehicle since december and it appears to be working as it should with slight binding on full lock my only concern,any thoughts on this would be appreciated,cheers mike