engineers

81
re
"Where do I start? "
 
seems to be very popular to run out and get parts and THEN take it apart..
which I have never , ever, understood.
 
maybe that's becuse a huge portion of what I fix on vanagons I fix just by careful inspection , adjustment, cleaning, fine tuning etc.
 
of course parts are worn sometimes and need to be replaced...
but it only makes sense to me to inspect and examine first.
 
you could get in there and see one part out of place, and sometimes that's the 'whole problem'
 
also ...it's very, very important to always only work on one side at a time..
so you can look at the other side to see how things fit together..
and most importantly, to not interchange the adjuster gizmo's side to side..
they sure will not self adjsut if someone mixed them up.
 
I guess people usually think it's 'a part' ..
about 75 % of the time I find that it's something done wrong, or stuck, or rusty etc. .
 
and you find out what those are by taking the thing apart and inspecting very carefully. ...then proceed appropiately. 
It's not in the parts, it's in the Workmanship.
of course you need new parts sometimes ......but so often it's not a very worn out part, but something that just needs some service, adjustment, lubrication, proper assembly etc.
 
sorry ..just trying to help !
Scott
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: improved braking

 



On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 4:34 PM, <plander@optusnet. com.au> wrote:
I may have to see what is still available new.
Where do I start?
It could even be the backing plate or cyl?????????
 
I see several vendors are selling the springs and other hardware but that was all. I imagine they are still available new. Otherwise, let me know and I will get you the pieces used. Besides the backing plates, the rest are small enough to throw in a padded envelop.
 
Details later. I'm driving.;-(
 
--
BenT

82
This is the piece from Dennis:

The shoes are known as a leading and trailing shoe. One side has the lining cut short on the bottom to leave room for the shoe to grab and force the top into the drum. Since the Vanagon has both the adjuster and cylinder on top, the bottom of the shoes get little action anyway.

As received from the box, the rear shoe with the lever is installed with the lever outside or towards the drum. The front shoe also gets the metal adjuster tab installed out side. The top springs must be installed with the inner hooks facing up. The adjuster bar has the longer fork prong going into the shoe slot and the shorter prong towards the drum.

Hope this helps.

Dennis
This piece from Mike Collum:
On a Vanagon, there is an adjustment hole on each backing plate. The hole is not centered behind each wheel's adjusting star, though. Yours may not be readily noticeable if the rubber plugs are still in place.

To move the adjusting star, you'll need a small "European" brake adjusting spoon or maybe a screwdriver that has been bent at the end. Standard size adjusting spoons are simply too large. I use the small Euro spoon available at most FLAPS.

Insert the adjusting spoon into the hole with its tip facing more toward the front of the van (not straight in) The tail, where your hand is, will face the rear somewhat. To tighten the shoes against the drum, your hand will move downward as the tip of the adjuster lifts on the star. One side of the van has a star that is threaded left handed and the other side has one that is threaded right handed. Because of this, the adjusting motion I described above is the same for both sides.
Mike


--
BenT
83
and Ben...you texted or emailed while driving !!
 
baddie-bad-bad !
 
about those shim things at the lower end of the brakes shoes ..
I'm aware of that, and have not found the need to do that really.
My brakes don't wear much at all.
 
I might go in there and clean out brake dust, tweak up the adjusters a little..
check wheel cylinders, change brake fluid to the rear wheels...
and once in a while one shoe will be a bit more worn than the other ..
and ...( don't tell anybody  )  on my own van I might even replace just one shoe sometimes...
 
mine just barely wear more on the top ...not a problem at all really. 
Inside diameter of the brake drum is a factor on that too I'd think.
 
seems to me if it was worn or turned too large ....shoe geometry would be less than opitimal , compared to when starting out with a fresh drum.
 
I get a bit  more out of the self-adjusters than they do by themselves . 
I start out with the shoes adjusted out a tad more than the self-adjusters will do by themselves.
 
scott
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: improved braking

 

On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 4:33 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <ScottDaniel@ turbovans. com> wrote:


thanks Ben,
he did say 'never worked'
but ..
the other post about T3 drum brakes are lousy,
but T2's are better .
T3 is a vanagon ..yes ?
as drum brakes go, they work just fine.
and believe me, I am very willing to point out poor design or funcionality.
 
 
Yes, Scott. T3 as in Vanagon vs. T2 as in Baywindow. If you have access to that recent discussion on the Vanagon List regarding adjusting rear brakes, please post here. I am referring to the posting by Dennis Haynes re: adding shims and such.
 
I am not using a laptop which makes email search slow as molasses in winter, as they say.
 
--
BenT

84
very good.
re
"The Bentley says to loosen the parking cable nut as one of the first steps in repairing the rear brakes."
 
It has always been that way on VW's ..since god invented them..
it's *always* been ...make sure the parking brake cable adjustment is out of the picture ..
as in not too tight ..
then adjust brake shoes to perfection, THEN adjust parking brake cable properly to match.
 
it has  *never* been right to 'adjust' the rear brakes or shoes by tightening up on the parking brake cable adjustment, on all VW's. , since before 1950.  Adjust shoes first, then cable last.
 
also ..
if the complaint is poor parking brake performance..
consider that the cables might be rusted in their housings....
Just found that on a syncro recently ..
from  the parking brake handle you can tell you are applying good force on the forward ends of the cables....but the cable or cables is/are   rusted in place, and no force is getting applied to the brake shoes.
 
I find this every couple of years on vanagons, one or both parking brake cables seized up, or very draggy.
 
still would like to know what the actual complaint or symptom is ...
always start there...with what the symptom is. 
     The better the description of what that is, the more helpful it is as a place to start from.  
 More detailed...like 'brake pedal feels firm, van doesn't slow down well' ..
or parking brake feels like it's on very firmly, but still won't hold van on a hill...
that kinda stuff.  Saves time with people trying to guess what actual problem is needing fixing or improving upon.
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: improved braking

 

OK, I caved in and used the phone to search the topic. Credit this posting to Mark Drillock not Dennis Haynes. Dennis was talking about shimming the rear shoes to make them more effective and let them line up with the adjuster. Mark said the following (clipped intro): BenT
 
There is another possibility for poor parking brake performance. If someone has misadjusted the cable then the small lever inside the brake drum can bottom out on a metal surface BEFORE the shoes are pushed into the drum. When this happens the brake won't hold the vehicle no matter how hard the handbrake lever is pulled. This is a common problem. It is often due to a non-working self adjusting mechanism in the rear brakes. As the brake shoes wear the self adjuster is supposed to compensate. When it does not,the parking brake will get looser and someone may decide to simply tighten the cable nut to try to improve the parking brake. This is a bad thing to do as it does not fix the true problem but only masks it for a while.

The Bentley says to loosen the parking cable nut as one of the first steps in repairing the rear brakes. If this is not done, the result will eventually be a non-working parking brake. Once the rear brakes are repaired and everything is in spec THEN you tighten up the cable to adjust the parking brake. Driveway hacks screw this up all the time.

Mark


On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 4:55 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <ScottDaniel@ turbovans. com> wrote:


what is the exact problem ?
poor braking action..
or won't self-adjust ?  or ?
 
They're quite excellent for 'what they are' ..
I have zero problems with them.
 
I might have a few minor tricks getting them installed and adjusted ..
but , for what they are, they should work just fine.
 
 

85
On Jul 8, 2010, at 5:12 PM, "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <ScottDaniel@turbovans.com
> wrote:

> and Ben...you texted or emailed while driving !!
>
> baddie-bad-bad !


Yeah, they call me Badjamin.;-)

BenT

>
86
My left side never adjusts. Everything looks good.



> Scott Daniel - Turbovans <ScottDaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>
> what is the exact problem ?
> poor braking action..
> or won't self-adjust ? or ?
>
> They're quite excellent for 'what they are' ..
> I have zero problems with them.
>
> I might have a few minor tricks getting them installed and adjusted ..
> but , for what they are, they should work just fine.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: plander@optusnet.com.au
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 4:21 PM
> Subject: Re: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: improved braking
>
>
>
> From new mine have never worked. Maybe I have defective parts?????
>
> > BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
> > ScottDaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > any chance the adjusters are on the wrong sides ?
> > > they're mirror images of each other...and need to be on the
> correct
> > side.
> > > I've never had any that wouldn't work.
> > > maybe I had to clean and lube things ...but they normally work
> just
> > fine.
> > >
> > > Scott - turbovans
> > >
> >
> >
> > Scott,
> >
> > I believe Phill means they are just poorly designed.
> >
> > --
> > BenT
>
>
>
87
Ken And Phil
                    Apologise for slow reply but had to thaw out after a 13℃ day. Thankfully winter is now over and was on a Thursday this year.

Now my mechanic checked with the local VW dealer and they said the pipes are NLA. I rang another dealer this morning and spare parts told me the same. So I'm assuming that they are NLA. 

Just been doing a search on the USA Syncro list and one bloke has replaced his pipes with Gates Green Stripe Hose. Opinions !!

Thanks for the info Ken but hopefully I will be going to Valla all going well. Some cold mornings and discovered that my glow plugs aren't working now.

Thanks 

Bruce





On 08/07/2010, at 10:25 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:

 

Bruce,
First cab off the rank should be assessing if you can remedy the pipe end defect/s. For example, say 3 to 4 years ago, I found the join end on the hot (feed) plastic pipe nearest the radiator was leaking and that's when I first had to come to grips with a solution.
 
For more info on the above solution, goto: http://www.gowesty. com/library_ article.php? id=113
 
This is what I used and still have the unused kit components stored for future use on the other joints. Touch wood I've not had a problem since. Take the opportunity to clean out as far as you can reach with a long pipe brush up both plastic pipes, I got a lot of crud out of my pipes. Bit of a worry.
 
Alternatives seem to be stainless steel pipes sourced from overseas, heh maybe you'll be the first proud owner in Oz of a SS set?

Bruce, you can't take it with you, drag out and dust off the stash of cash from under the bed ok.
 
Does this mean you are cancelling Valla?
 
Cheers.
 
Ken 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: royalb@aapt. net.au
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 20:44:14 +1000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Coolant Pipes

 
Hello All
I've had a look at the archives but can't seem to find
the answer to my question.

What was the best solution for the Coolant Pipe replacement seeing as
the Original are no longer available?

Thank you

Bruce


Find it on Domain.com.au Need a new place to live?


88
Try VW Classic Parts de.



> Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:
>
> Ken And Phil
> Apologise for slow reply but had to thaw out
> after a 13������� day. Thankfully winter is now over and was on a Thursday
> this year.
>
> Now my mechanic checked with the local VW dealer and they said the
> pipes are NLA. I rang another dealer this morning and spare parts
> told me the same. So I'm assuming that they are NLA.
>
> Just been doing a search on the USA Syncro list and one bloke has
> replaced his pipes with Gates Green Stripe Hose. Opinions !!
>
> Thanks for the info Ken but hopefully I will be going to Valla all
> going well. Some cold mornings and discovered that my glow plugs
> aren't working now.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bruce
>
>
>
>
>
> On 08/07/2010, at 10:25 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:
>
> > Bruce,
> > First cab off the rank should be assessing if you can remedy the
> > pipe end defect/s. For example, say 3 to 4 years ago, I found the
> > join end on the hot (feed) plastic pipe nearest the radiator was
> > leaking and that's when I first had to come to grips with a solution.
> >
> > For more info on the above solution, goto: http://www.gowesty.com/
> > library_article.php?id=113
> >
> > This is what I used and still have the unused kit components stored
> > for future use on the other joints. Touch wood I've not had a
> > problem since. Take the opportunity to clean out as far as you can
> > reach with a long pipe brush up both plastic pipes, I got a lot of
> > crud out of my pipes. Bit of a worry.
> >
> > Alternatives seem to be stainless steel pipes sourced from
> > overseas, heh maybe you'll be the first proud owner in Oz of a SS set?
> >
> > Bruce, you can't take it with you, drag out and dust off the stash
> > of cash from under the bed ok.
> >
> > Does this mean you are cancelling Valla?
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Ken
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > From: royalb@aapt.net.au
> > Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 20:44:14 +1000
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Coolant Pipes
> >
> >
> > Hello All
> > I've had a look at the archives but can't seem to find
> > the answer to my question.
> >
> > What was the best solution for the Coolant Pipe replacement seeing as
> > the Original are no longer available?
> >
> > Thank you
> >
> > Bruce
> >
> >
> > Find it on Domain.com.au Need a new place to live?
> >
> >
89
Dear Bruce,
I replaced my coolant pipes a couple of years ago with OEM and therefore gave my workshop a ring. Unfortunately they confirmed the NLA story. At the time I toyed with the Go Westy solution but decided in the end to go for the dearer original equipment solution which they got in for me and fitted.Saved my energy for dragging out the stash of cash under the bed that Ken is referring to. My blokes reckon given the circumstances today they would go for a flexible industrial application pipe rather than stainless which I raised a while ago and detailed a supplier. Ken suggested I tried to find out which of the rubber part were duplicatable?? with this hydronic heating high pressure high heat resistant pipe. Its been a work in progress which hasn't seen much progress whilst I chooffed off to China but I'm back now, report written  and I will see what I can find out. Suppose you want to get rolling as soon as possible. 
 
Graham,
On that T4 Razorback recall seeing it at the Melbourne Motor show possibly late 90's. Thought at the time seemed clever solution for heavy  things like 44gallon drums bit like a floating dock for drydocking ships. May even have a pamplet put away on it.
 
T3 for sale  on CMCA site (incidentally Brian a 2WD Trackkadu auto 2007 62K was also on it for $71,500 marked sold. The following is in the July advertisements:(I know nothing other than what it says.)
 

"VW Synchro 1992 window van, 4+ G gears, rear diff lock & de-coupler, twin batt system, 60L water tank & 32L HW tank, lightweight polished hardwood furniture with folding seat/bed, 50L Waeco fridge, b/bar & roll up awning, 6 stack CD, radio, gas stove, 2.5 Subaru conversion, 240v inverter, new tyres, $20,000, Ph Doug 07 3353 1129. Q62657".

 

Francesca - glad to see you got mobile again. What is it about your van and school holidays?

 

Finally

have written DOTVW in my diary for 21/11.

 

Cheers everyone.

Roger



 



--- On Thu, 8/7/10, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:

From: Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Coolant Pipes
To: "Syncro _T3_Australia forum" <syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com>
Received: Thursday, 8 July, 2010, 8:25 PM

 
Bruce,
First cab off the rank should be assessing if you can remedy the pipe end defect/s. For example, say 3 to 4 years ago, I found the join end on the hot (feed) plastic pipe nearest the radiator was leaking and that's when I first had to come to grips with a solution.
 
For more info on the above solution, goto: http://www.gowesty. com/library_ article.php? id=113
 
This is what I used and still have the unused kit components stored for future use on the other joints. Touch wood I've not had a problem since. Take the opportunity to clean out as far as you can reach with a long pipe brush up both plastic pipes, I got a lot of crud out of my pipes. Bit of a worry.
 
Alternatives seem to be stainless steel pipes sourced from overseas, heh maybe you'll be the first proud owner in Oz of a SS set?

Bruce, you can't take it with you, drag out and dust off the stash of cash from under the bed ok.
 
Does this mean you are cancelling Valla?
 
Cheers.
 
Ken 
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: royalb@aapt. net.au
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 20:44:14 +1000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Coolant Pipes

 
Hello All
I've had a look at the archives but can't seem to find
the answer to my question.

What was the best solution for the Coolant Pipe replacement seeing as
the Original are no longer available?

Thank you

Bruce


Find it on Domain.com.au Need a new place to live?

 
90
Welcome back, Roger. Yes, ours does seem to go on strike over school holidays. Still, the boys were rather thrilled about riding back to Melbourne in a tow truck and staying in a motel (albeit in Orbost) - might have made their holiday, in fact! Hope to see you at DOTVW if not before.

Francesca.

On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 12:33 AM, Roger Bell <bellrmit@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

Dear Bruce,
I replaced my coolant pipes a couple of years ago with OEM and therefore gave my workshop a ring. Unfortunately they confirmed the NLA story. At the time I toyed with the Go Westy solution but decided in the end to go for the dearer original equipment solution which they got in for me and fitted.Saved my energy for dragging out the stash of cash under the bed that Ken is referring to. My blokes reckon given the circumstances today they would go for a flexible industrial application pipe rather than stainless which I raised a while ago and detailed a supplier. Ken suggested I tried to find out which of the rubber part were duplicatable?? with this hydronic heating high pressure high heat resistant pipe. Its been a work in progress which hasn't seen much progress whilst I chooffed off to China but I'm back now, report written and I will see what I can find out. Suppose you want to get rolling as soon as possible.
Graham,
On that T4 Razorback recall seeing it at the Melbourne Motor show possibly late 90's. Thought at the time seemed clever solution for heavy things like 44gallon drums bit like a floating dock for drydocking ships. May even have a pamplet put away on it.
T3 for sale on CMCA site (incidentally Brian a 2WD Trackkadu auto 2007 62K was also on it for $71,500 marked sold. The following is in the July advertisements:(I know nothing other than what it says.)

"VW Synchro 1992 window van, 4+ G gears, rear diff lock & de-coupler, twin batt system, 60L water tank & 32L HW tank, lightweight polished hardwood furniture with folding seat/bed, 50L Waeco fridge, b/bar & roll up awning, 6 stack CD, radio, gas stove, 2.5 Subaru conversion, 240v inverter, new tyres, $20,000, Ph Doug 07 3353 1129. Q62657".

Francesca - glad to see you got mobile again. What is it about your van and school holidays?

Finally

have written DOTVW in my diary for 21/11.

Cheers everyone.

Roger





--- On Thu, 8/7/10, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:

From: Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Coolant Pipes
To: "Syncro _T3_Australia forum" <syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com>
Received: Thursday, 8 July, 2010, 8:25 PM

Bruce,
First cab off the rank should be assessing if you can remedy the pipe end defect/s. For example, say 3 to 4 years ago, I found the join end on the hot (feed) plastic pipe nearest the radiator was leaking and that's when I first had to come to grips with a solution.

For more info on the above solution, goto: http://www.gowesty. com/library_ article.php? id=113

This is what I used and still have the unused kit components stored for future use on the other joints. Touch wood I've not had a problem since. Take the opportunity to clean out as far as you can reach with a long pipe brush up both plastic pipes, I got a lot of crud out of my pipes. Bit of a worry.

Alternatives seem to be stainless steel pipes sourced from overseas, heh maybe you'll be the first proud owner in Oz of a SS set?

Bruce, you can't take it with you, drag out and dust off the stash of cash from under the bed ok.

Does this mean you are cancelling Valla?

Cheers.

Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: royalb@aapt. net.au
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 20:44:14 +1000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Coolant Pipes

Hello All
I've had a look at the archives but can't seem to find
the answer to my question.

What was the best solution for the Coolant Pipe replacement seeing as
the Original are no longer available?

Thank you

Bruce


Find it on Domain.com.au Need a new place to live?



91
Hello Roger
Good to have you back. Thanks for the info. I am
still mobile just need to do something about it reasonably soon.

Pity about the stash of cash Ken was talking about, as that day one
of my daughter's had just cost me a few thousand. Still that what a
family is all about, no complaints. On second thoughts that money
could have done wonders for the syncro!!!!!

Roger, been waiting for you to add a few extra bits to BenT's Down
Under map.

Bruce
92

Roger,

I you do find any literature, brochures on the Razorback, I would like to get a copy.  I worked on the design at Millard in the early 90’s.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Roger Bell
Sent: 15 July 2010 00:33
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Coolant Pipes, Razor Backs and 92 subaru engined T3 for sale

 

Graham,

On that T4 Razorback recall seeing it at the Melbourne Motor show possibly late 90's. Thought at the time seemed clever solution for heavy  things like 44gallon drums bit like a floating dock for drydocking ships. May even have a pamplet put away on it.

 



 





 

93
What about the video Les?



> Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
> Roger,
>
> I you do find any literature, brochures on the Razorback, I would like
> to
> get a copy. I worked on the design at Millard in the early 90's.
>
> Les
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Roger Bell
> Sent: 15 July 2010 00:33
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Coolant Pipes, Razor Backs and 92
> subaru
> engined T3 for sale
>
>
>
>
> Graham,
>
> On that T4 Razorback recall seeing it at the Melbourne Motor show
> possibly
> late 90's. Thought at the time seemed clever solution for heavy things
> like
> 44gallon drums bit like a floating dock for drydocking ships. May even
> have
> a pamplet put away on it.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
94

Phill,

If anyone has a copy of it, I would certainly be interested in getting a copy for myself.  By strange coincidence, I set up a system yesterday for copying TV and video to a computer hard drive.  I have Optus cable and had saved a number of documentaries, which I am now transcribing to a computer.  One on a hard drive, I can burn them to DVD.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: 16 July 2010 06:54
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Coolant Pipes, Razor Backs and 92 subaru engined T3 for sale

 

 

What about the video Les?

_,_._,___

95
Les,

of course I have a copy.
Phill


> Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
> Phill,
>
> If anyone has a copy of it, I would certainly be interested in getting a
> copy for myself. By strange coincidence, I set up a system yesterday
> for
> copying TV and video to a computer hard drive. I have Optus cable and
> had
> saved a number of documentaries, which I am now transcribing to a
> computer.
> One on a hard drive, I can burn them to DVD.
>
> Les
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> plander@optusnet.com.au
> Sent: 16 July 2010 06:54
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Coolant Pipes, Razor Backs and 92
> subaru engined T3 for sale
>
>
>
>
>
> What about the video Les?
>
> _,_._,___
96

Phill,

I should have known – you seem to have a copy of everything!

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: 16 July 2010 10:49
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Razorback Video

 

Les,
of course I have a copy.
Phill


97
Dear Bruce,
 
Sorry haven't been back on the coolant pipe substitutes. My Hydonic Heating brother is out of contact off in the "Nothing" part of the country on Ben's map in his Hilux and I have lost the name of the local distributor. I sent a request for this to the UK manufacturer and asked them for advice on our problem with the prospect of regular sales but to date have had a stoney silence. If you wanted additions to Ben's map obviously you would need to include Collingwood supporters and those offering free home roofing installation. They were filming "Underbelly" further down my street last week so I suppose you should also include my suburb and I should double chain my syncro to the nearest lampost.
Does anyone have the name of the Australian distributor from an earlier posting of mine and/or the internal and external diameter of the coolant pipes. I'm not keen to disturb mine to measure them internally.
 
Les I'm still raking through my hoard to see if I retained a brochure of the razorback. Will post it to the group and snail mail it to you if I locate it.
 
On another tack pulled up alongside a nicely preserved white T3 twincab ute at traffic lights the other day noting a small enamel plate on the rear and side door with "twin cam boxer" on it . I was in my Camry and the driver looked across at me with that self satisfied "if you owned one you would understand" look on his face. It had a decker plate cover over the rear but I don't think it was a Syncro. Anyone in Victoria seen it and know what engine it runs?
 
Cheers

Roger
--- On Thu, 15/7/10, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:

From: Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au>
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Coolant Pipes, Down Under
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Received: Thursday, 15 July, 2010, 6:24 AM

 
Hello Roger
Good to have you back. Thanks for the info. I am
still mobile just need to do something about it reasonably soon.

Pity about the stash of cash Ken was talking about, as that day one
of my daughter's had just cost me a few thousand. Still that what a
family is all about, no complaints. On second thoughts that money
could have done wonders for the syncro!!!!!

Roger, been waiting for you to add a few extra bits to BenT's Down
Under map.

Bruce


 
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Hi Roger and all,
The T3 twin cab belongs to a friend of mine. It has a Subaru SVX 3.3 litre engine running on LPG with an auto transmission. Its not  a Syncro but he wishes it was. I have driven this car a few times and its awesome, so much power. He has also upgraded the rear brakes with the rear disc brake kit from Queensland. Nice car!
Cheers, Andy. 
 

From: Roger Bell
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 2:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Coolant Pipes, Down Under, T3twincab

 

Dear Bruce,
 
Sorry haven't been back on the coolant pipe substitutes. My Hydonic Heating brother is out of contact off in the "Nothing" part of the country on Ben's map in his Hilux and I have lost the name of the local distributor. I sent a request for this to the UK manufacturer and asked them for advice on our problem with the prospect of regular sales but to date have had a stoney silence. If you wanted additions to Ben's map obviously you would need to include Collingwood supporters and those offering free home roofing installation. They were filming "Underbelly" further down my street last week so I suppose you should also include my suburb and I should double chain my syncro to the nearest lampost.
Does anyone have the name of the Australian distributor from an earlier posting of mine and/or the internal and external diameter of the coolant pipes. I'm not keen to disturb mine to measure them internally.
 
Les I'm still raking through my hoard to see if I retained a brochure of the razorback. Will post it to the group and snail mail it to you if I locate it.
 
On another tack pulled up alongside a nicely preserved white T3 twincab ute at traffic lights the other day noting a small enamel plate on the rear and side door with "twin cam boxer" on it . I was in my Camry and the driver looked across at me with that self satisfied "if you owned one you would understand" look on his face. It had a decker plate cover over the rear but I don't think it was a Syncro. Anyone in Victoria seen it and know what engine it runs?
 
Cheers

Roger
--- On Thu, 15/7/10, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt. net.au> wrote:

From: Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt. net.au>
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Coolant Pipes, Down Under
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Received: Thursday, 15 July, 2010, 6:24 AM

 
Hello Roger
Good to have you back. Thanks for the info. I am
still mobile just need to do something about it reasonably soon.

Pity about the stash of cash Ken was talking about, as that day one
of my daughter's had just cost me a few thousand. Still that what a
family is all about, no complaints. On second thoughts that money
could have done wonders for the syncro!!!!!

Roger, been waiting for you to add a few extra bits to BenT's Down
Under map.

Bruce


 

99
Message
Roger,
 
Do these links help?
Syncro CONTENTS:
(4) STAINLESS STEEL SCREW CLAMP
(4) OEM GREEN SPRING CLAMP
(4) 1-1/2” FLARED TO 1-3/4” BRASS FITTING, STRAIGHT
(1) INSTRUCTIONS AND PHOTOS
 
Ralph
 
 

...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Roger Bell
Sent: Friday, 23 July 2010 4:34 a.m.
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Coolant Pipes, Down Under, T3twincab

 

Dear Bruce,
 
Sorry haven't been back on the coolant pipe substitutes. My Hydonic Heating brother is out of contact off in the "Nothing" part of the country on Ben's map in his Hilux and I have lost the name of the local distributor. I sent a request for this to the UK manufacturer and asked them for advice on our problem with the prospect of regular sales but to date have had a stoney silence. If you wanted additions to Ben's map obviously you would need to include Collingwood supporters and those offering free home roofing installation. They were filming "Underbelly" further down my street last week so I suppose you should also include my suburb and I should double chain my syncro to the nearest lampost.
Does anyone have the name of the Australian distributor from an earlier posting of mine and/or the internal and external diameter of the coolant pipes. I'm not keen to disturb mine to measure them internally.
 
Les I'm still raking through my hoard to see if I retained a brochure of the razorback. Will post it to the group and snail mail it to you if I locate it.
 
On another tack pulled up alongside a nicely preserved white T3 twincab ute at traffic lights the other day noting a small enamel plate on the rear and side door with "twin cam boxer" on it . I was in my Camry and the driver looked across at me with that self satisfied "if you owned one you would understand" look on his face. It had a decker plate cover over the rear but I don't think it was a Syncro. Anyone in Victoria seen it and know what engine it runs?
 
Cheers

Roger
--- On Thu, 15/7/10, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt. net.au> wrote:

From: Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt. net.au>
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Coolant Pipes, Down Under
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Received: Thursday, 15 July, 2010, 6:24 AM

 
Hello Roger
Good to have you back. Thanks for the info. I am
still mobile just need to do something about it reasonably soon.

Pity about the stash of cash Ken was talking about, as that day one
of my daughter's had just cost me a few thousand. Still that what a
family is all about, no complaints. On second thoughts that money
could have done wonders for the syncro!!!!!

Roger, been waiting for you to add a few extra bits to BenT's Down
Under map.

Bruce


 

100
Hi all

I'm after some thoughts on repowering my diesel Syncro.

It's been at a workshop in Thomastown for the last two weeks. When they put it on the dyno it was pumping out an earth shattering 28kw at the wheels.

It seems the fuel pump is totally worn out and needs rebuilding (as per Greg E's excellent online diagnosis ;). Estimated cost of this is minimum $1200, max $1800 plus cost of exploratory work so far and the remove refit is likely to be in the region of $2 to 3k to get it out of there.

I'm getting them to pressure test the engine to try and determine if the compression is up to spec to decide if this is worth doing. I've considered tracking down a secondhand pump and getting them to fit that but that is in itself is a potential can of worms if the pump is also tired. Apparently pumps removed from vehicles have a short shelf life because the seals shrink and harden when not soaking in diesel.

The engine was rebuilt with a new head approx 40k ago but the engineer working on it thinks the poor fuel flow and timing may have been pumping too much fuel in and washing the bores of oil. There is oil in the smoke. The pressure test should reveal any damage this may have caused.

So, do i cut my losses now and put the pump rebuild money into a repower with another VW diesel, VW petrol (inline 4) or a Subaru motor?

If so is there anyone in Melbourne who could do the work?

There is plenty of info available on UK websites on suitable engines and kits where needed for diesels but the supply of suitable donors for diesels in Oz is not great.

Subaru is an option but not sure on the final drive ratio on my diesel which is lower than the wasserboxer equipped vehicles.

Thoughts please?

Cheers
Gary