Gearbox T3 Syncro

1
Hi all.
Anyone got a spare gearbox with diff lock for sale, I have a great Syncro stuck in the garage its a 1989 T3 done 170,000ks. I believe a 1990/91 boxes didn't have the 3rd/4th hub problem I am having. Or does any one want to talk gearbox talk or know a good site I may visit.
regards
Rick.


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2

Rick…What part of the Country are you in??

 

Ken Tyler

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick King [mailto:ricktout@yahoo.com.au]
Sent: Monday, 4 April 2005 3:55 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Gearbox T3 Syncro

 

Hi all.

Anyone got a spare gearbox with diff lock for sale, I have a great Syncro stuck in the garage its a 1989 T3 done 170,000ks. I believe a 1990/91 boxes didn't have the 3rd/4th hub problem I am having. Or does any one want to talk gearbox talk or know a good site I may visit.

regards

Rick.

 

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3
NSW.. why have you got somthing????
 

Ken Tyler <kct@iinet.net.au> wrote:

Rick…What part of the Country are you in??

 

Ken Tyler

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick King [mailto:ricktout@yahoo.com.au]
Sent: Monday, 4 April 2005 3:55 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Gearbox T3 Syncro

 

Hi all.

Anyone got a spare gearbox with diff lock for sale, I have a great Syncro stuck in the garage its a 1989 T3 done 170,000ks. I believe a 1990/91 boxes didn't have the 3rd/4th hub problem I am having. Or does any one want to talk gearbox talk or know a good site I may visit.

regards

Rick.

 

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4
Rick,
if nothing else comes your way, searchthe web for Albins Gears in ( I
think - Les?) Ballarat in Victoria. They do a lot of VW boxes, are
familiar with the Syncro box and are the manufacturers of
the "elephant" gears that are occasionally mentioned in Syncro circles.
Good luck,
Andy.
5
Andy,

Albins Off-road Gears

http://www.albinsgear.com.au/index.html

Used and respected around the world, from everything that I read.

Les

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "raredownunder"
<ruthandy@b...> wrote:
>
> Rick,
> if nothing else comes your way, searchthe web for Albins Gears in
( I
> think - Les?) Ballarat in Victoria. They do a lot of VW boxes, are
> familiar with the Syncro box and are the manufacturers of
> the "elephant" gears that are occasionally mentioned in Syncro
circles.
> Good luck,
> Andy.
6
Thanks to Andy and Les,
The staff at Albins gears have been fantastic in giving advice and
the suppling details about of the gears I will be needing.
I was about to purchase the U beaut strengthend 3rd/4th hub from the
states and as it turns out they are made sure enough right here in
Australia at ALBINS gears. Next job when the time permits one gearbox
removal.
Thanks once again to all and that is why this web site and sites
like it are so excellent.
Cheers
Rick.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Leslie C E Harris"
<leslieharris@o...> wrote:
>
> Andy,
>
> Albins Off-road Gears
>
> http://www.albinsgear.com.au/index.html
>
> Used and respected around the world, from everything that I read.
>
> Les
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "raredownunder"
> <ruthandy@b...> wrote:
> >
> > Rick,
> > if nothing else comes your way, searchthe web for Albins Gears in
> ( I
> > think - Les?) Ballarat in Victoria. They do a lot of VW boxes,
are
> > familiar with the Syncro box and are the manufacturers of
> > the "elephant" gears that are occasionally mentioned in Syncro
> circles.
> > Good luck,
> > Andy.
7
Rick,

This is the sort of thing I hoped to achieve by setting up a Syncro
website for Australian owners. It makes the effort well worthwhile.

Now I hope that the Victorian Syncro owners will turn out for the VW
Club of Victoria day at Scoresby on Sunday 17th! That will also make
it worthwhile.

Les

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "ricktout" <ricktout@y...>
wrote:
>
> Thanks to Andy and Les,
> The staff at Albins gears have been fantastic in giving advice and
> the suppling details about of the gears I will be needing.
> I was about to purchase the U beaut strengthend 3rd/4th hub from the
> states and as it turns out they are made sure enough right here in
> Australia at ALBINS gears. Next job when the time permits one
gearbox
> removal.
> Thanks once again to all and that is why this web site and sites
> like it are so excellent.
> Cheers
> Rick.
>
8
Les,
Hey, I hope not just the Victorian SYNCRO owners are invited to the
show, I live in Sydney and am trying to come down for the show
(In my SYNCRO No 2 a TRAKKA camper) on that note I wonder if any
other Sydney SYNCRO owners who read this are planning to
go down to Scoresby?????
Regards
Rick.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Leslie C E Harris"
<leslieharris@o...> wrote:
>
> Rick,
>
> This is the sort of thing I hoped to achieve by setting up a Syncro
> website for Australian owners. It makes the effort well worthwhile.
>
> Now I hope that the Victorian Syncro owners will turn out for the
VW
> Club of Victoria day at Scoresby on Sunday 17th! That will also
make
> it worthwhile.
>
> Les
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "ricktout"
<ricktout@y...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks to Andy and Les,
> > The staff at Albins gears have been fantastic in giving advice
and
> > suppling details about the gears I will be needing.
> > I was about to purchase the U beaut strengthend 3rd/4th hub from
the
> > states and as it turns out they are made sure enough right here
in
> > Australia at ALBINS gears. Next job when the time permits one
> gearbox
> > removal.
> > Thanks once again to all and that is why this web site and sites
> > like it are so excellent.
> > Cheers
> > Rick.
> >
9
Rick,

I would not presume to ask interstate Syncro owners to make a 1000km
trek just for a few hours at the VW Club of Victoria day at
Scoresby, but, if you made the trip, it would/should certainly give
some impetus to the Victorian owners to turn out.

There are at least two Trakka Syncros in Victoria - mine and Staurt
Parry's. (Mine is pictured on the home page of the Australian
website.) Three together would make agood picture and would get
published on our website.

Les

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "ricktout"
<ricktout@y...> wrote:
>
> Les,
> Hey, I hope not just the Victorian SYNCRO owners are invited to
the
> show, I live in Sydney and am trying to come down for the show
> (In my SYNCRO No 2 a TRAKKA camper) on that note I wonder if any
> other Sydney SYNCRO owners who read this are planning to
> go down to Scoresby?????
> Regards
> Rick.
10
Les..
I am a VW nut I admit...a few years ago some mates and I flew to Los
Angeles yes USA for a VW show the "VW Classic" (That was HUGE)I came
back with the great trophie for the furthest distance travelled to
attend a car show....no kidding, it is hanging proud in my garage
(sad to say next to my broken gearbox SYNCRO)
Hope to meet you guys next week.
Regards
Rick.


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Leslie C E Harris"
<leslieharris@o...> wrote:
>
> Rick,
>
> I would not presume to ask interstate Syncro owners to make a
1000km
> trek just for a few hours at the VW Club of Victoria day at
> Scoresby, but, if you made the trip, it would/should certainly give
> some impetus to the Victorian owners to turn out.
>
> There are at least two Trakka Syncros in Victoria - mine and Staurt
> Parry's. (Mine is pictured on the home page of the Australian
> website.) Three together would make agood picture and would get
> published on our website.
>
> Les
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "ricktout"
> <ricktout@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Les,
> > Hey, I hope not just the Victorian SYNCRO owners are invited to
> the
> > show, I live in Sydney and am trying to come down for the show
> > (In my SYNCRO No 2 a TRAKKA camper) on that note I wonder if any
> > other Sydney SYNCRO owners who read this are planning to
> > go down to Scoresby?????
> > Regards
> > Rick.
11
I ordered 3rd and 4th gears from Albins and they have been sitting at the
mechanics in Brisbane since before Christmas. Haven't had a chance to get
there, but am booked in for the end of this month. So will let you know
how they go. Can't wait to get some lower revs for the TDI at 100km's.

Bruce

ricktout wrote:

> Thanks to Andy and Les,
> The staff at Albins gears have been fantastic in giving advice and
> the suppling details about of the gears I will be needing.
> I was about to purchase the U beaut strengthend 3rd/4th hub from the
> states and as it turns out they are made sure enough right here in
> Australia at ALBINS gears. Next job when the time permits one gearbox
> removal.
> Thanks once again to all and that is why this web site and sites
> like it are so excellent.
> Cheers
> Rick.
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Leslie C E Harris"
> <leslieharris@o...> wrote:
> >
> > Andy,
> >
> > Albins Off-road Gears
> >
> > http://www.albinsgear.com.au/index.html
> >
> > Used and respected around the world, from everything that I read.
> >
> > Les
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "raredownunder"
> > <ruthandy@b...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Rick,
> > > if nothing else comes your way, searchthe web for Albins Gears in
> > ( I
> > > think - Les?) Ballarat in Victoria. They do a lot of VW boxes,
> are
> > > familiar with the Syncro box and are the manufacturers of
> > > the "elephant" gears that are occasionally mentioned in Syncro
> > circles.
> > > Good luck,
> > > Andy.
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
12
Dear Les,
Just joined the group. We have a Syncro 91 T3 with a possible new
engine in the works (subaru 2l via Sony's Auto's in Wangarra WA). Last
time we spoke a year ago I had a VBX motor in pieces with major
problems (stud Deterioration). Nice to see the Syncro chat. As you know
we have a small bunch of keen Syncro drivers in Perth.
Regards,
Phil Torkildsen
On 10/04/2005, at 4:49 PM, Leslie C E Harris wrote:

>
> Rick,
>
> This is the sort of thing I hoped to achieve by setting up a Syncro
> website for Australian owners. It makes the effort well worthwhile.
>
> Now I hope that the Victorian Syncro owners will turn out for the VW
> Club of Victoria day at Scoresby on Sunday 17th! That will also make
> it worthwhile.
>
> Les
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "ricktout" <ricktout@y...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks to Andy and Les,
> > The staff at Albins gears have been fantastic in giving advice and
> > the suppling details about of the gears I will be needing.
> > I was about to purchase the U beaut strengthend 3rd/4th hub from the
> > states and as it turns out they are made sure enough right here in
> > Australia at ALBINS gears. Next job when the time permits one
> gearbox
> > removal.
> > Thanks once again to all and that is why this web site and sites
> > like it are so excellent.
> > Cheers
> > Rick.
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
> • To visit your group on the web, go to:
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>
> • To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
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>
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> Service.
>
>
13
Phil,

Very glad to have you on the list. I believe that there are other
Syncro owners living near you. Please try to get them on the list
as well.

Les

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Helen Costello
<owleee@i...> wrote:
> Dear Les,
> Just joined the group. We have a Syncro 91 T3 with a possible new
> engine in the works (subaru 2l via Sony's Auto's in Wangarra WA).
Last
> time we spoke a year ago I had a VBX motor in pieces with major
> problems (stud Deterioration). Nice to see the Syncro chat. As you
know
> we have a small bunch of keen Syncro drivers in Perth.
> Regards,
> Phil Torkildsen
14
Hi all,
Just to give an update on my busted 1989 gearbox, box is out and
apart just as suspected 3/4th slider completely shattered. I have
uploaded to the photo file number 26. Albins new modified gear shown
next to the broken gear.
Cheers
Rick.


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Leslie C E Harris"
<leslieharris@o...> wrote:
>
> Rick,
>
> This is the sort of thing I hoped to achieve by setting up a Syncro
> website for Australian owners. It makes the effort well worthwhile.
>
> Now I hope that the Victorian Syncro owners will turn out for the
VW
> Club of Victoria day at Scoresby on Sunday 17th! That will also
make
> it worthwhile.
>
> Les
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "ricktout"
<ricktout@y...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks to Andy and Les,
> > The staff at Albins gears have been fantastic in giving advice
and
> > the suppling details about of the gears I will be needing.
> > I was about to purchase the U beaut strengthend 3rd/4th hub from
the
> > states and as it turns out they are made sure enough right here
in
> > Australia at ALBINS gears. Next job when the time permits one
> gearbox
> > removal.
> > Thanks once again to all and that is why this web site and sites
> > like it are so excellent.
> > Cheers
> > Rick.
> >