Decoupler

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I am up for it, pitty that now the exchange rate is kind of
F·%&/·/)·%&/ bad.
Let's do it

KAISERLAUTERN
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Has anyone fitted their decoupler yet?

How about a story?
3
are going to have ours fitted the next four to eight weeks.
 
will let you know...
 
joachim and jasmin
 
Has anyone fitted their decoupler yet?

How about a story?
 
4
I had one fitted last year but I haven't done many kilometres yet. Still
got other problems to sort out. I don't have power steering and being in
2wd drive certainly makes the van easier to handle around town. Parking
and the like. Can do tight U-turns without worrying whether the gearbox is
being stressed.

It definitely works, I've been using the van as a tractor and pulling some
stumps out of the back yard and I sure know when I've forgotten to put it
into 4wd. Also notice the difference driving down gravel roads, much more
stable in 4wd. All in all I'm very happy I got one, alhough mine is the
USA version. Should be buying it now with the rate the dollar is, not
55cents like when I got mine!!! Oh well can't win them all.

Regards to all

Bruce

hdvwoc wrote:

> Has anyone fitted their decoupler yet?
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> How about a story?
>
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Has anyone from the decoupler group buy fitted theirs yet?
Did the flange that bolts to the tailshaft come with it?
Has anyone fitted one to a standard non diff lock syncro and where did
you pick the vacuum line from?
I also need some info on the vacuum reservoir and valve from a deluxe
or Carravelle.
6

Phil  …I have fitted a Diff Lock and Decoupler to a Non-Standard ex Telstra Van…Its very simple.( The Vacuum side of it)     If you get the chance to swing under a Dlx or Caravelle and you will see that the Vacuum line that feeds the Brake Booster has a “T’ that leads to the Vac Reservoir…these “T’s” are  cheap through VW…and you will also need a few other “T” pieces if you have access to ETKA the Nos are on it.

The Decoupler I bought was from Germany (Bernd Jaeger) one , and it did have the flange attached to the Nose piece with it.

Ken Tyler

-----Original Message-----
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of hdvwoc
Sent: Monday, 11 July 2005 1:16 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler

 

Has anyone from the decoupler group buy fitted theirs yet?
Did the flange that bolts to the tailshaft come with it?
Has anyone fitted one to a standard non diff lock syncro and where did
you pick the vacuum line from?
I also need some info on the vacuum reservoir and valve from a deluxe
or Carravelle.




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--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Ken Tyler" <kct@i...>
wrote:
> Phil .I have fitted a Diff Lock and Decoupler to a Non-Standard ex
> Telstra Van.Its very simple.( The Vacuum side of it) If you get
the
> chance to swing under a Dlx or Caravelle and you will see that the
> Vacuum line that feeds the Brake Booster has a "T' that leads to the
Vac
> Reservoir.these "T's" are cheap through VW.and you will also need a
few
> other "T" pieces if you have access to ETKA the Nos are on it.
> The Decoupler I bought was from Germany (Bernd Jaeger) one , and it
did
> have the flange attached to the Nose piece with it.
> Ken Tyler

I don't think that Bernd Jaeger's quality control is too good. I don't
think that I would recomend him. You think that something like that
would get noticed at the workshop?
8

Phil…Not too sure what your referring to here??  Please explain..

 

Ken Tyler

-----Original Message-----
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of hdvwoc
Sent: Tuesday, 12 July 2005 9:52 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Decoupler

 

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Ken Tyler" <kct@i...>
wrote:
> Phil  .I have fitted a Diff Lock and Decoupler to a Non-Standard ex
> Telstra Van.Its very simple.( The Vacuum side of it)     If you get
the
> chance to swing under a Dlx or Caravelle and you will see that the
> Vacuum line that feeds the Brake Booster has a "T' that leads to the
Vac
> Reservoir.these "T's" are  cheap through VW.and you will also need a
few
> other "T" pieces if you have access to ETKA the Nos are on it.
> The Decoupler I bought was from Germany (Bernd Jaeger) one , and it
did
> have the flange attached to the Nose piece with it.
> Ken Tyler

I don't think that Bernd Jaeger's quality control is too good. I don't
think that I would recomend him. You think that something like that
would get noticed at the workshop?




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> The Decoupler I bought was from Germany (Bernd Jaeger) one , and it
> did
> > have the flange attached to the Nose piece with it.
> > Ken Tyler
>
> I don't think that Bernd Jaeger's quality control is too good. I
don't think that I would recomend him. You think that something like
that
> would get noticed at the workshop?


No flange or nut on mine.

Is the vacuum servo the same as the normal diff lock ones as I have to
replace mine?
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Oh…Sorry I didn’t realise yours was a Bernd Jaeger one….I thought it was from the States??

 

Yes the Vacuum Servo is identical as the Diff Lock one. Why do you have to replace yours??  Was it damaged in transit?  Have you located the Electrical wiring for the Decoupler??

It took me awhile…but I eventually found it.

Regards..

Ken Tyler

-----Original Message-----
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of hdvwoc
Sent: Tuesday, 12 July 2005 10:31 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Decoupler

 




> The Decoupler I bought was from Germany (Bernd Jaeger) one , and it
> did
> > have the flange attached to the Nose piece with it.
> > Ken Tyler
>
> I don't think that Bernd Jaeger's quality control is too good. I
don't think that I would recomend him. You think that something like
that
> would get noticed at the workshop?


No flange or nut on mine.

Is the vacuum servo the same as the normal diff lock ones as I have to
replace mine?




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> Yes the Vacuum Servo is identical as the Diff Lock one. Why do you have
> to replace yours?? Was it damaged in transit?
Yes

Have you located the
> Electrical wiring for the Decoupler??

I've seen it before up above the gearbox.
12

Phil,  What oil do you use in your Gearbox/Trasaxle…I'm about to do a change…and have been told Redline ML90.??  Any thoughts??

 

Ken Tyler

-----Original Message-----
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: Tuesday, 12 July 2005 11:07 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Decoupler

 




> Yes the Vacuum Servo is identical as the Diff Lock one. Why do you have
> to replace yours??  Was it damaged in transit? 
Yes

Have you located the
> Electrical wiring for the Decoupler??

I've seen it before up above the gearbox.

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I still have some old genuine VW (GL4?). They have changed their oils and I don't know what is compatible. Apparently if you use the wrong oil in the box (GL5?) it causes corrosion of the synchro rings or something. If you use the wrong one in the front diff (GL4?) it increases wear. If someone knows more please let me know or I may have to contact VW Germany.


> Ken Tyler <kct@iinet.net.au> wrote:
>
> Phil, What oil do you use in your Gearbox/Trasaxle.I'm about to do a
> change.and have been told Redline ML90.?? Any thoughts??
>
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Has anyone from the Bernd Jaeger decoupler group buy fitted theirs yet?
The flange that bolts to the tailshaft did not come with mine. I need
someone that has a propshaft or the flange out of the car to get
measurements so that I can make a tool for holding the flange so that I
can swap my old old one to the decoupler if it is the same. I am hoping
that the flange is not supposed to be modified or machined for some
reason. Can anyone on here help me?
(see the decoupler at photo number 31)
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Hi

I do not have the Bernd Jaeger decoupler (mine is from SA built to orig
Steyer_Puch specs)
but I do know that all the decoupler units use the original drive
flange. Remove your existing
flange and you will find it will fit perfectly on the decoupler.

Regrds

Yurik

Syncro 16"
Perth WA

hdvwoc wrote:

>Has anyone from the Bernd Jaeger decoupler group buy fitted theirs yet?
>The flange that bolts to the tailshaft did not come with mine. I need
>someone that has a propshaft or the flange out of the car to get
>measurements so that I can make a tool for holding the flange so that I
>can swap my old old one to the decoupler if it is the same. I am hoping
>that the flange is not supposed to be modified or machined for some
>reason. Can anyone on here help me?
>(see the decoupler at photo number 31)
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Has anyone fitted their group buy decoupler yet?
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I have.

 

Had it fitted last Monday onto my 89 Syncro Trakka.

 

Haven’t driven it much since then but in the time I have I know that it makes a terrific difference to the van.  It rolls nicely, it turns fantastically, the fuel economy (in the limited time I have driven it) appears to be better.  Comparisons are easy because the complete opposite happens when I switch the decoupler off .   I guess the thing ended up costing me around $2500 completely fitted etc. but I knew it was worth it  after 10 minutes of city driving.

 

My VC was still working according to the standard testing methods but once you turned full lock it was very tight.

 

The fitting had a few difficulties –  the mechanics couldn’t find the connection in the loom where the instructions stated it was – this might well be a Trakka thing – the van was fitted with all the Trakka  extras and this might have created the problem.

 

If you have any specific questions just let me know.

 

Stuart

 

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of hdvwoc
Sent: Wednesday, 27 July 2005 9:03 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler

 

Has anyone fitted their group buy decoupler yet?



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Did yours come with the flange for the tailshaft or did you have to swap it over?
I need to see a flange or tailshaft (or get the measurements) so that I can make a tool to hold it for removal.
Who did the work?



> Stuart Parry <stuart@oddball.com.au> wrote:
>
> I have.
>
>
>
> Had it fitted last Monday onto my 89 Syncro Trakka.
>
>
>
> Haven't driven it much since then but in the time I have I know that it
> makes a terrific difference to the van. It rolls nicely, it turns
> fantastically, the fuel economy (in the limited time I have driven it)
> appears to be better. Comparisons are easy because the complete
> opposite
> happens when I switch the decoupler off . I guess the thing ended up
> costing me around $2500 completely fitted etc. but I knew it was worth
> it
> after 10 minutes of city driving.
>
>
>
> My VC was still working according to the standard testing methods but
> once
> you turned full lock it was very tight.
>
>
>
> The fitting had a few difficulties - the mechanics couldn't find the
> connection in the loom where the instructions stated it was - this might
> well be a Trakka thing - the van was fitted with all the Trakka extras
> and
> this might have created the problem.
>
>
>
> If you have any specific questions just let me know.
>
>
>
> Stuart
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of hdvwoc
> Sent: Wednesday, 27 July 2005 9:03 PM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler
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> Has anyone fitted their group buy decoupler yet?
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If you say “thank you”  and ask nicely I will tell you.

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, 28 July 2005 9:45 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler

 

Did yours come with the flange for the tailshaft or did you have to swap it over?
I need to see a flange or tailshaft (or get the measurements) so that I can make a tool to hold it for removal.
Who did the work?



> Stuart Parry <stuart@oddball.com.au> wrote:
>
> I have.
>
> 
>
> Had it fitted last Monday onto my 89 Syncro Trakka.
>
> 
>
> Haven't driven it much since then but in the time I have I know that it
> makes a terrific difference to the van.  It rolls nicely, it turns
> fantastically, the fuel economy (in the limited time I have driven it)
> appears to be better.  Comparisons are easy because the complete
> opposite
> happens when I switch the decoupler off .   I guess the thing ended up
> costing me around $2500 completely fitted etc. but I knew it was worth
> it
> after 10 minutes of city driving.
>
> 
>
> My VC was still working according to the standard testing methods but
> once
> you turned full lock it was very tight.
>
> 
>
> The fitting had a few difficulties -  the mechanics couldn't find the
> connection in the loom where the instructions stated it was - this might
> well be a Trakka thing - the van was fitted with all the Trakka  extras
> and
> this might have created the problem.
>
> 
>
> If you have any specific questions just let me know.
>
> 
>
> Stuart
>
> 
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> 
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> 
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> 
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of hdvwoc
> Sent: Wednesday, 27 July 2005 9:03 PM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler
>
> 
>
> Has anyone fitted their group buy decoupler yet?
>
>
>
>
>
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Thank You.

If it is possible and you still have your old flange, could you please measure accurately the PCD of the four tailshaft bolts. Should be around 70mm but I need an accurate measurement and also the diameter of the raised centre.

Thanks

Phill



> Stuart Parry <stuart@oddball.com.au> wrote:
>
> If you say "thank you" and ask nicely I will tell you.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> plander@optusnet.com.au
> Sent: Thursday, 28 July 2005 9:45 AM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler
>
>
>
> Did yours come with the flange for the tailshaft or did you have to swap
> it
> over?
> I need to see a flange or tailshaft (or get the measurements) so that I
> can
> make a tool to hold it for removal.
> Who did the work?
>
>
>
> > Stuart Parry <stuart@oddball.com.au> wrote:
> >
> > I have.
> >
> >
> >
> > Had it fitted last Monday onto my 89 Syncro Trakka.
> >
> >
> >
> > Haven't driven it much since then but in the time I have I know that
> it
> > makes a terrific difference to the van. It rolls nicely, it turns
> > fantastically, the fuel economy (in the limited time I have driven it)
> > appears to be better. Comparisons are easy because the complete
> > opposite
> > happens when I switch the decoupler off . I guess the thing ended up
> > costing me around $2500 completely fitted etc. but I knew it was worth
>
> > it
> > after 10 minutes of city driving.
> >
> >
> >
> > My VC was still working according to the standard testing methods but
> > once
> > you turned full lock it was very tight.
> >
> >
> >
> > The fitting had a few difficulties - the mechanics couldn't find the
> > connection in the loom where the instructions stated it was - this
> might
> > well be a Trakka thing - the van was fitted with all the Trakka
> extras
> > and
> > this might have created the problem.
> >
> >
> >
> > If you have any specific questions just let me know.
> >
> >
> >
> > Stuart
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of hdvwoc
> > Sent: Wednesday, 27 July 2005 9:03 PM
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Decoupler
> >
> >
> >
> > Has anyone fitted their group buy decoupler yet?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
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