> Phil Lee <
phil.lee73@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hi, I had a gearbox rebuild last year through the same people that Les
> used, I had the 5.43 C&P problem. Waited 4 months while VW classic
> did a run of OEM 5.43 C&P's in Germany, my understanding was that
> they are again available through VW Classic or Classic VW in Germany.
> Don't know how to contact them. I was told that they are a part of VW.
>
> Phil
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: stuart parry <
stuart@oddball.com.au>
> To:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, 13 July, 2009 8:15:20 PM
> Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Gearbox noise
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi there,
>
> We had ours reconditioned by Lloyd Davies at Volkwerke in Greensborough.
> It was Brian Reed (a member of this list) who recommended Lloyd. He had
> his syncro transaxle overhauled by Lloyd about 10 years ago, and to the
> best of his knowledge it's still going strong (he sold the vehicle a
> while ago). Lloyd has had lots of experience with VW transaxle rebuilds
> and syncros, and owns and drives T3s. I found him very good to deal
> with and he gave us a 12-month warranty on the work, so long as we
> either removed the tailshaft or put in a decoupler (or, presumably, a
> new viscous coupling - something he didn't recommend). It's worth
> bearing in mind, incidentally, that it's more than likely an aggressive
> viscous coupling, past its use-by date, that has wrecked your transaxle.
>
> Lloyd was happy to take on the job, so long as I took on the task of
> sourcing the crownwheel and pinion. I located an OEM one with the
> correct ratio at the Syncro Hopsital in South Africa and had it shipped
> here, but I'm pretty sure it was their last remaining one (might be
> worth checking). Unfortunately, the total cost for that was just over
> $2K. As Les has pointed out, you can also get new ones from Albins in
> Ballarat for slightly less ($1600 or so). There are several days of
> labour involved plus sundry other parts, so you can probably get the
> picture that the final bill was rather large (I hesitate to say exactly
> how much!).
>
> Oh, Lloyd also managed to locate a pair of factory-recondition ed syncro
> transaxles in Germany, but that would have worked out more expensive
> again. They might still be there if anyone's desperate... .. Other than
> that, there's a guy called Rudi Purkhart on Bribie Island who apparently
> meticulously reconditions syncro transaxles (among other things), but it
> will cost $$$$$$. There's also a guy called Aidan Talbot in the UK who
> rebuilds syncro transaxles, but that's probably too logistically and
> financially challenging from here.
>
> Anyway, good luck and I hope you get over this hurdle to enjoy your
> uniquely satisfying vehicle. We have grown to love ours!
>
> Francesca.
> On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 7:23 PM, 911Jack <911jack@gmail. com> wrote:
>
> Hi and thanks for the replies Les, Hartmut and Francesca
>
> Looks like the gearbox needs to come out and and get looked at. I'm in
> Melbourne also and I would love to know where you had it fixed
> Francesca. Going through the archives I remember reading Les had a
> similar problem, where did you get it fixed Les. Thanks to Hartmut
> also, I could read the reply in German but I guess our locations make
> the difference in terms of getting it fixed.
>
> A little background on me, I joined the list almost 12 months ago after
> buying my Syncro, an ex-telstra with broken headstud. I've been
> reading all the posts but haven't had to be more active than that while
> the car is a still a project, I'm working on an engine transplant and
> body cleanup before it makes its debut. My daily car is an 85
> Caravelle.
>
> But my brother was inspired with the syncro and finally found one
> recently, also ex-telstra and its now a camper, unfortunately it has the
> gearbox problem
>
> Any help on where to go and maybe a ball park cost would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Regards, Uwe
>
>
> Francesca Coles wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> We went through the crownwheel and pinion/gearbox rebuild just recently,
> so I sympathise with your predicament. >From your description the noise
> in your gearbox matches the symptoms our syncro displayed exactly. If
> our experience could be of help (though we are in Melbourne), drop me a
> line and I can let you know how we dealt with it. It's whisper quiet and
> sweet-changing now - long may it last!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Francesca.
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 12:48 PM, Les_Harris <leslieharris@ optusnet.
> com.au> wrote:
>
> To elaborate on that, the symptoms match excessive wear in the
> crownwheel and pinion. This is irreversible and the noise will
> increase as it wears further. The only course is replacement. The
> Australian delivered ratio is 5.43 – which VAG no longer stocks.
> Fortunately, Albins are now making this ratio so we are covered.
>
> Unless you have a lot of gearbox experience, this is a job for not just
> a professional transmission workshop but also one with experience with
> the 094 gearbox. Choose carefully.
>
> It is highly recommended that you have all the bearings in the box
> changed while you are at it so that you get back to best possible
> condition. In any event, the metal particles that have been ground
> off the crownwheel (this is the noise you are hearing) circulate with
> the oil and go through the bearings and set them up for early failure.
>
> Les
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From:Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:
Syncro_T3_Australia
> @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Les_Harris
> Sent: 13 July 2009 07:49
>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> Subject:RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Gearbox noise
>
> Most likely crownwheel and pinion.
> Les
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From:Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:
Syncro_T3_Australia
> @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Uwe
> Sent: 13 July 2009 06:48
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Gearbox noise
> Hi all, I wonder if anyone has had a similar problem with a noise coming
> from the gear box. Its a loud groan while driving, noticeable more in
> third and fourth gear where the engine is quieter and even has a slight
> harmonic to it. The noise disappears when backing off the accelerator
> and when power is applied again to the drive train it returns. When the
> clutch goes in its also gone. So it only appears when the drive train is
> under load.
>
> Certainly sounds like a bearing, has anyone heard or known of these
> symptoms before?
>
>
>
>
>
>
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