Hi Scott,
Pleased to be back on the road! Thanks for your help in this.
The taller 3rd and 4th are nice, though does slow her down that bit more. Nice
to be able to do 110km/h on the highway at 3,800 rpm now instead of 4,200rpm,
though for a diesel gearbox, is it still a bit high for a diesel to cruise at
3,800rpm for extended periods? Still hope to put a tdi with mechanical pump in
when I am rich and famous.
Will be pleased when I can actually use the locking diff also, and no longer
have to fear driving through big mud patches, though will have to wait a little
while on this one unfortunately due to fun tickets and complaints of the other
half.
Cheers, Sam
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com,
"Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <ScottDaniel@...> wrote:
>
> re
> ", and suggested that electronic solenoids may be more reliable to
actuate the diff lock than the factory vacuum line setup"
>
> I've often thought of some way, any way, to do it other than the vaccum
operated system ..
> not because that is unrelaible but because with a subaru engine
installation using an adatper system..
> the diff lock actuator which is a bit of a bother to remove and reconnect
..
> has to be removed just to get the starter out ...
> so due to that ..
> I've always though .......what about a big fat cable to operate it
..perhaps marine engine control type heavy duty cable and knob system .
> the electric solinoids sound interesting ..
> there's need for 'pull' and 'push' of course ..
> and the vaccum capsule device provides that nicely.
> that's my only real complaint..
> the actuator's interfernce with getting the starter in and out.
>
> so you're pleased with your new set up ?
> scott
> turbovans
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: heysamuelarnold
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 7:02 AM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] For sale: dead non-lock gearbox + some
other gearbox questions
>
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> Finally drove my van home today. What a nice feeling. I have a few gearbox
related concerns as below.
>
> First, gearbox oils. I know this one has been bounced around before, the
synthetic vs. mineral etc. and a side note, I had redline put in a few months
before my last box died, but it was probably on it's way anyway. But just
wanted to check - Castrol VMX 80 - ok?
>
> Second, if anyone wants it, I have my ex-telstra non-lock gearbox for
sale, minus bell housing and minus input shaft. Apparently the pinion has a
chunk missing so likely the crown wheel cactus also, as well as some good
shrapnel attached to magnetic plug. But, may be of use to someone for other
bits that may (or may not) be good for rebuilding. Would I be silly to ask
maybe $150 for this? Open to offers. Would like it gone soon. I'm living in
Ryde, NSW at the moment, but happy to come for a bit of a drive to deliver if
necessary and not too far.
>
> Finally, installation of vacuum plumbing etc. This probably won't happen
for a little while, due to reductions in fun tickets, though is there a good
mechanic who may be familiar with the non diff-lock to diff-locking syncro job
who is a bit closer to Sydney than Rudi?
>
> And a side note, my mechanic was very impressed with how solid the locking
diff is, and suggested that electronic solenoids may be more reliable to
actuate the diff lock than the factory vacuum line setup - anyone ever
considered this possibility?
>
> Ok, that is all for today. Cheers all. Sam.
>