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On 16 April 2018 at 09:16, Paul Colcheedas paulcolcheedas@me.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:Should the drive shaft going to the front of the van be turning when in 2wd? It feels like there’s resistance when driving and fuel consumption is around 6.5 km per litre.
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Should the drive shaft going to the front of the van be turning when in 2wd?
It feels like there’s resistance when driving and fuel consumption is around 6.5
km per litre.
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Should the drive shaft going to the front of the van be turning when in 2wd? It feels like there’s resistance when driving and fuel consumption is around 6.5 km per litre.
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On Monday, April 16, 2018, 8:46 am, Paul Colcheedas paulcolcheedas@me.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Should the drive shaft going to the front of the van be turning when in 2wd? It feels like there’s resistance when driving and fuel consumption is around 6.5 km per litre.
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On Monday, April 16, 2018, 8:46 am, Paul Colcheedas paulcolcheedas@me.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Should the drive shaft going to the front of the van be turning when in 2wd? It feels like there’s resistance when driving and fuel consumption is around 6.5 km per litre.
Upper Yarra Print & Design
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Hi Paul,
One other important thing to consider is that your VC is no longer in factory spec working condition.
So in your case when engaged in 2WD, then if a VC is out of factory spec ie., degraded to some level of aggressiveness, causes an indeterminate degree of constant engagement hence resistance (yet no driving effort), at the front wheels. This is one of the circumstances where a decoupler is fitted to avoid having the COMPLETE drivetrain unduly/constantly and so permanently engaged/stressed when otherwise coupled. Especially of concern when steering/turning/driving on unforgiving hard surfaces.
Options:
01. Leave present VC in situ and live with undue constant resistance at front wheels in 2WD, couple decoupler only when driving on loose surfaces or else only steering straight ahead on hard surfaces.
02. Replace aggressive VC with a new factory spec VC or else replace VC with a solid shaft, either eliminates UNDUE constant resistance effect you say you are feeling at front wheels in 2WD.
Cheers.
Ken
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Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler questionOn 16/04/2018 9:16 AM, Paul Colcheedas paulcolcheedas@me.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
Should the drive shaft going to the front of the van be turning when in 2wd? It feels like there’s resistance when driving and fuel consumption is around 6.5 km per litre.
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On Monday, April 16, 2018, 12:03:14 PM GMT+10, Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hi Paul,
One other important thing to consider is that your VC is no longer in factory spec working condition.
So in your case when engaged in 2WD, then if a VC is out of factory spec ie., degraded to some level of aggressiveness, causes an indeterminate degree of constant engagement hence resistance (yet no driving effort), at the front wheels. This is one of the circumstances where a decoupler is fitted to avoid having the COMPLETE drivetrain unduly/constantly and so permanently engaged/stressed when otherwise coupled. Especially of concern when steering/turning/driving on unforgiving hard surfaces.
Options:
01. Leave present VC in situ and live with undue constant resistance at front wheels in 2WD, couple decoupler only when driving on loose surfaces or else only steering straight ahead on hard surfaces.
02. Replace aggressive VC with a new factory spec VC or else replace VC with a solid shaft, either eliminates UNDUE constant resistance effect you say you are feeling at front wheels in 2WD.
Cheers.
Ken
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On 16/04/2018 9:16 AM, Paul Colcheedas paulcolcheedas@me.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
wrote:
Should the drive shaft going to the front of the van be turning when in 2wd? It feels like there’s resistance when driving and fuel consumption is around 6.5 km per litre.
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Hi Beau,
Maybe I wasn't clear enough ... my post only concerned the following part of Pauls enquiry:
re: "in 2WD it feels like there's resistance when driving."
So .... in your minds eye, home in on that portion of the drive-train that's relevant, i.e., ....
the viscous coupling at one end through to the front wheels at the other. All else is irrelevant.
I've offered my consideration to it, now if you could offer Paul your own consideration on it, we all may benefit.
Cheers.
Ken
On Monday, April 16, 2018, 12:03:14 PM GMT+10, Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hi Paul,
One other important thing to consider is that your VC is no longer in factory spec working condition.
So in your case when engaged in 2WD, then if a VC is out of factory spec ie., degraded to some level of aggressiveness, causes an indeterminate degree of constant engagement hence resistance (yet no driving effort), at the front wheels. This is one of the circumstances where a decoupler is fitted to avoid having the COMPLETE drivetrain unduly/constantly and so permanently engaged/stressed when otherwise coupled. Especially of concern when steering/turning/driving on unforgiving hard surfaces.
Options:
01. Leave present VC in situ and live with undue constant resistance at front wheels in 2WD, couple decoupler only when driving on loose surfaces or else only steering straight ahead on hard surfaces.
02. Replace aggressive VC with a new factory spec VC or else replace VC with a solid shaft, either eliminates UNDUE constant resistance effect you say you are feeling at front wheels in 2WD.
Cheers.
Ken
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Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler questionOn 16/04/2018 9:16 AM, Paul Colcheedas paulcolcheedas@me.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
Should the drive shaft going to the front of the van be turning when in 2wd? It feels like there’s resistance when driving and fuel consumption is around 6.5 km per litre.
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On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 1:59:09 AM GMT+10, Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hi Beau,
Maybe I wasn't clear enough ... my post only concerned the following part of Pauls enquiry:
re: "in 2WD it feels like there's resistance when driving."
So .... in your minds eye, home in on that portion of the drive-train that's relevant, i.e., ....
the viscous coupling at one end through to the front wheels at the other. All else is irrelevant.
I've offered my consideration to it, now if you could offer Paul your own consideration on it, we all may benefit.
Cheers.
Ken
Hi Paul,
One other important thing to consider is that your VC is no longer in factory spec working condition.
So in your case when engaged in 2WD, then if a VC is out of factory spec ie., degraded to some level of aggressiveness, causes an indeterminate degree of constant engagement hence resistance (yet no driving effort), at the front wheels. This is one of the circumstances where a decoupler is fitted to avoid having the COMPLETE drivetrain unduly/constantly and so permanently engaged/stressed when otherwise coupled. Especially of concern when steering/turning/driving on unforgiving hard surfaces.
Options:
01. Leave present VC in situ and live with undue constant resistance at front wheels in 2WD, couple decoupler only when driving on loose surfaces or else only steering straight ahead on hard surfaces.
02. Replace aggressive VC with a new factory spec VC or else replace VC with a solid shaft, either eliminates UNDUE constant resistance effect you say you are feeling at front wheels in 2WD.
Cheers.
Ken
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On 16/04/2018 9:16 AM, Paul Colcheedas paulcolcheedas@me.com
[Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
Should the drive shaft going to the front of the van be turning when in 2wd? It feels like there’s resistance when driving and fuel consumption is around 6.5 km per litre.
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On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 6:17 AM, Beau Sagadin beau.sagadin@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:Hey Ken.Sorry if my answer sounded rude - it wasn't meant to be (English is not my native language, so I may sound a bit weird sometimes, forming sentences :)To the topic: I just don't think, VC (in any state) would have any influence in resistance while in 2WD.The only thing I can imagine would be, that there is something wrong with decoupler, so when it disengages (does it?), it somehow creates resistance? Bearings in there? I would be looking there in this sort of situation...Best regardsBeauOn Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 1:59:09 AM GMT+10, Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hi Beau,
Maybe I wasn't clear enough ... my post only concerned the following part of Pauls enquiry:
re: "in 2WD it feels like there's resistance when driving."
So .... in your minds eye, home in on that portion of the drive-train that's relevant, i.e., ....
the viscous coupling at one end through to the front wheels at the other. All else is irrelevant.
I've offered my consideration to it, now if you could offer Paul your own consideration on it, we all may benefit.
Cheers.
Ken
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> on behalf of Beau Sagadin beau.sagadin@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, 16 April 2018 1:28 PM
To: Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler question
Hmmm...wouldn't agree with that. When decoupler disengages (2wd mode) it is no difference, whether you have an aggressive VC or solid shat...and possibly even the new VC. It only transfers motion via diff to the prop shaft, which is spinning blankly, as it is decoupled from the gearbox.The only thing that would actually make a difference (As you try to explain) is, that someone would design and make manual hub lockers...
CheersBeauOn Monday, April 16, 2018, 12:03:14 PM GMT+10, Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hi Paul,
One other important thing to consider is that your VC is no longer in factory spec working condition.
So in your case when engaged in 2WD, then if a VC is out of factory spec ie., degraded to some level of aggressiveness, causes an indeterminate degree of constant engagement hence resistance (yet no driving effort), at the front wheels. This is one of the circumstances where a decoupler is fitted to avoid having the COMPLETE drivetrain unduly/constantly and so permanently engaged/stressed when otherwise coupled. Especially of concern when steering/turning/driving on unforgiving hard surfaces.
Options:
01. Leave present VC in situ and live with undue constant resistance at front wheels in 2WD, couple decoupler only when driving on loose surfaces or else only steering straight ahead on hard surfaces.
02. Replace aggressive VC with a new factory spec VC or else replace VC with a solid shaft, either eliminates UNDUE constant resistance effect you say you are feeling at front wheels in 2WD.
Cheers.
Ken
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Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler questionOn 16/04/2018 9:16 AM, Paul Colcheedas paulcolcheedas@me.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
Should the drive shaft going to the front of the van be turning when in 2wd? It feels like there’s resistance when driving and fuel consumption is around 6.5 km per litre.
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On Tuesday, 17 April 2018 10:59:59 AM AEST, Peter Wilson peterw1000@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hey Ken.Sorry if my answer sounded rude - it wasn't meant to be (English is not my native language, so I may sound a bit weird sometimes, forming sentences :)To the topic: I just don't think, VC (in any state) would have any influence in resistance while in 2WD.The only thing I can imagine would be, that there is something wrong with decoupler, so when it disengages (does it?), it somehow creates resistance? Bearings in there? I would be looking there in this sort of situation...Best regardsBeauOn Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 1:59:09 AM GMT+10, Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hi Beau,
Maybe I wasn't clear enough .... my post only concerned the following part of Pauls enquiry:
re: "in 2WD it feels like there's resistance when driving."
So .... in your minds eye, home in on that portion of the drive-train that's relevant, i.e., .....
the viscous coupling at one end through to the front wheels at the other. All else is irrelevant.
I've offered my consideration to it, now if you could offer Paul your own consideration on it, we all may benefit.
Cheers.
Ken
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> on behalf of Beau Sagadin beau.sagadin@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, 16 April 2018 1:28 PM
To: Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler question
Hmmm...wouldn't agree with that. When decoupler disengages (2wd mode) it is no difference, whether you have an aggressive VC or solid shat...and possibly even the new VC. It only transfers motion via diff to the prop shaft, which is spinning blankly, as it is decoupled from the gearbox.The only thing that would actually make a difference (As you try to explain) is, that someone would design and make manual hub lockers...
CheersBeauOn Monday, April 16, 2018, 12:03:14 PM GMT+10, Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hi Paul,
One other important thing to consider is that your VC is no longer in factory spec working condition.
So in your case when engaged in 2WD, then if a VC is out of factory spec ie., degraded to some level of aggressiveness, causes an indeterminate degree of constant engagement hence resistance (yet no driving effort), at the front wheels. This is one of the circumstances where a decoupler is fitted to avoid having the COMPLETE drivetrain unduly/constantly and so permanently engaged/stressed when otherwise coupled. Especially of concern when steering/turning/driving on unforgiving hard surfaces.
Options:
01. Leave present VC in situ and live with undue constant resistance at front wheels in 2WD, couple decoupler only when driving on loose surfaces or else only steering straight ahead on hard surfaces.
02. Replace aggressive VC with a new factory spec VC or else replace VC with a solid shaft, either eliminates UNDUE constant resistance effect you say you are feeling at front wheels in 2WD.
Cheers.
Ken
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Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler questionOn 16/04/2018 9:16 AM, Paul Colcheedas paulcolcheedas@me.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
Should the drive shaft going to the front of the van be turning when in 2wd? It feels like there’s resistance when driving and fuel consumption is around 6.5 km per litre.
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0402 478 077
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On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 11:27:57 AM GMT+10, neil smith jackthebearau@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hey Ken.Sorry if my answer sounded rude - it wasn't meant to be (English is not my native language, so I may sound a bit weird sometimes, forming sentences :)To the topic: I just don't think, VC (in any state) would have any influence in resistance while in 2WD.The only thing I can imagine would be, that there is something wrong with decoupler, so when it disengages (does it?), it somehow creates resistance? Bearings in there? I would be looking there in this sort of situation...Best regardsBeauOn Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 1:59:09 AM GMT+10, Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hi Beau,
Maybe I wasn't clear enough .... my post only concerned the following part of Pauls enquiry:
re: "in 2WD it feels like there's resistance when driving."
So .... in your minds eye, home in on that portion of the drive-train that's relevant, i.e., ......
the viscous coupling at one end through to the front wheels at the other. All else is irrelevant.
I've offered my consideration to it, now if you could offer Paul your own consideration on it, we all may benefit.
Cheers.
Ken
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Sent: Monday, 16 April 2018 1:28 PM
To: Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler question
Hmmm...wouldn't agree with that. When decoupler disengages (2wd mode) it is no difference, whether you have an aggressive VC or solid shat...and possibly even the new VC. It only transfers motion via diff to the prop shaft, which is spinning blankly, as it is decoupled from the gearbox.The only thing that would actually make a difference (As you try to explain) is, that someone would design and make manual hub lockers...
CheersBeauOn Monday, April 16, 2018, 12:03:14 PM GMT+10, Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hi Paul,
One other important thing to consider is that your VC is no longer in factory spec working condition.
So in your case when engaged in 2WD, then if a VC is out of factory spec ie., degraded to some level of aggressiveness, causes an indeterminate degree of constant engagement hence resistance (yet no driving effort), at the front wheels. This is one of the circumstances where a decoupler is fitted to avoid having the COMPLETE drivetrain unduly/constantly and so permanently engaged/stressed when otherwise coupled. Especially of concern when steering/turning/driving on unforgiving hard surfaces.
Options:
01. Leave present VC in situ and live with undue constant resistance at front wheels in 2WD, couple decoupler only when driving on loose surfaces or else only steering straight ahead on hard surfaces.
02. Replace aggressive VC with a new factory spec VC or else replace VC with a solid shaft, either eliminates UNDUE constant resistance effect you say you are feeling at front wheels in 2WD.
Cheers.
Ken
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Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler questionOn 16/04/2018 9:16 AM, Paul Colcheedas paulcolcheedas@me.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
Should the drive shaft going to the front of the van be turning when in 2wd? It feels like there’s resistance when driving and fuel consumption is around 6.5 km per litre.
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0402 478 077
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re: "An aggressive decoupler"
Mmmmm .... I see.
Maybe that's the answer Paul is seeking and needs fitting.
Cheers.
Ken
On Tuesday, 17 April 2018 10:59:59 AM AEST, Peter Wilson peterw1000@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
I would think its not decoupling if showing resistance in decouple mode
On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 6:17 AM, Beau Sagadin beau.sagadin@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hey Ken.
Sorry if my answer sounded rude - it wasn't meant to be (English is not my native language, so I may sound a bit weird sometimes, forming sentences :)To the topic: I just don't think, VC (in any state) would have any influence in resistance while in 2WD.The only thing I can imagine would be, that there is something wrong with decoupler, so when it disengages (does it?), it somehow creates resistance? Bearings in there? I would be looking there in this sort of situation...
Best regardsBeau
On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 1:59:09 AM GMT+10, Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hi Beau,
Maybe I wasn't clear enough .... my post only concerned the following part of Pauls enquiry:
re: "in 2WD it feels like there's resistance when driving."
So .... in your minds eye, home in on that portion of the drive-train that's relevant, i.e., ......
the viscous coupling at one end through to the front wheels at the other. All else is irrelevant.
I've offered my consideration to it, now if you could offer Paul your own consideration on it, we all may benefit.
Cheers.
Ken
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> on behalf of Beau Sagadin beau.sagadin@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, 16 April 2018 1:28 PM
To: Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler question
Hmmm...wouldn't agree with that. When decoupler disengages (2wd mode) it is no difference, whether you have an aggressive VC or solid shat...and possibly even the new VC. It only transfers motion via diff to the prop shaft, which is spinning blankly, as it is decoupled from the gearbox.The only thing that would actually make a difference (As you try to explain) is, that someone would design and make manual hub lockers...
CheersBeauOn Monday, April 16, 2018, 12:03:14 PM GMT+10, Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hi Paul,
One other important thing to consider is that your VC is no longer in factory spec working condition.
So in your case when engaged in 2WD, then if a VC is out of factory spec ie., degraded to some level of aggressiveness, causes an indeterminate degree of constant engagement hence resistance (yet no driving effort), at the front wheels. This is one of the circumstances where a decoupler is fitted to avoid having the COMPLETE drivetrain unduly/constantly and so permanently engaged/stressed when otherwise coupled. Especially of concern when steering/turning/driving on unforgiving hard surfaces.
Options:
01. Leave present VC in situ and live with undue constant resistance at front wheels in 2WD, couple decoupler only when driving on loose surfaces or else only steering straight ahead on hard surfaces.
02. Replace aggressive VC with a new factory spec VC or else replace VC with a solid shaft, either eliminates UNDUE constant resistance effect you say you are feeling at front wheels in 2WD.
Cheers.
Ken
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Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler questionOn 16/04/2018 9:16 AM, Paul Colcheedas paulcolcheedas@me.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
Should the drive shaft going to the front of the van be turning when in 2wd? It feels like there’s resistance when driving and fuel consumption is around 6.5 km per litre.
Upper Yarra Print & Design
03 5966 2296
0402 478 077
sent from my iPhone
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A few things to keep in mind, even when decoupled there is still resistance, the front diff heats up on a long drive even though it is not transmitting any torque! I also notice there is more scrubbing of the tires (low speed tight turns) in the Syncro (decoupled) than a 2WD T3
That said, even when coupled and some (light) lead from the VC does not have a dramatic effect on fuel economy, so you might have some running issues.
On checking the decoupler, the checks are simple, and worth doing to confirm, but the indicator light acts directly on the coupling gear, so if the light switches correctly your decoupler is working.
Richard