Hello to all, because of finances, i am considering transplanting a second hand 5 speed box to replace original box in my 91 syncro(it has died a horrible death). Can someone tell me if it will drop staight in ,and will the ratios be acceptable, thaks greg
Greg,
Before considering the 2WD path, tell us what has happened to your gearbox. Since, from memory, you are in Queensland , you are within cooee of Rudy Purkhart on Bribie Island , so a rebuild or parts aren’t too far away.
It is also possible to find a second hand box from time to time, so you have some options but tell us what the core problem is.
Les
From:
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Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Greg
Sent: 20 February 2011 10:48
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
gearbox transplant
Hello to all, because of finances, i am considering transplanting a second hand 5 speed box to replace original box in my 91 syncro(it has died a horrible death). Can someone tell me if it will drop staight in ,and will the ratios be acceptable, thaks greg
Greg, very sad news, a Syncro box, something so special, when you lose it, it's to me like losing a 4 leg member of the family.
Greg, the little adsvise I can offer, is not to turf it, because I have been there, after I had mine "fixed" for huge sums of $$$ near Murwillumba it committed suicide, or so I thought.
On Ken's advice I took it to Bribie Island where miracles were performed. And that for many less $$$ than the first attempt.
Never Never give up...... Hartmut
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gj.dore@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:48:11 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gearbox transplant
Greg, the little adsvise I can offer, is not to turf it, because I have been there, after I had mine "fixed" for huge sums of $$$ near Murwillumba it committed suicide, or so I thought.
On Ken's advice I took it to Bribie Island where miracles were performed. And that for many less $$$ than the first attempt.
Never Never give up...... Hartmut
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gj.dore@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:48:11 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gearbox transplant
Hello to all, because of finances, i am considering transplanting a second hand 5 speed box to replace original box in my 91 syncro(it has died a horrible death). Can someone tell me if it will drop staight in ,and will the ratios be acceptable, thaks greg
greg
yes the 5 speed box will fit with a little modification, the mounts at the nose cone are different, so either modify the van to take the 5speed, or adapt the syncro nose cone to fit the 5 speed box.
the ratios wont matter as there will be no propshaft, the wheels will all rotate at the same speed.
if you really wanted you can fit the diff lock to the 5 speed box (if you have one)
cheers jon
--- On Sun, 20/2/11, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@live.com.au> wrote:
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Hi Jon,
How's the 5 cyl syncro going?
Phill
How's the 5 cyl syncro going?
Phill
> jon hornby <kombijon@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
> greg
> yes the 5 speed box will fit with a little modification, the mounts at
> the nose cone are different, so either modify the van to take the
> 5speed, or adapt the syncro nose cone to fit the 5 speed box.
> the ratios wont matter as there will be no propshaft, the wheels will
> all rotate at the same speed.
> if you really wanted you can fit the diff lock to the 5 speed box (if
> you have one)
> cheers jon
>
> --- On Sun, 20/2/11, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@live.com.au> wrote:
>
>
> From: Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@live.com.au>
> Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gearbox transplant
> To: "Hartmut Kiehn" <syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com>
> Received: Sunday, 20 February, 2011, 11:11 AM
>
>
> ����
>
>
>
> Greg,�������� very sad news, a Syncro box, something so special, when you
> lose it, it's to me like losing a 4 leg member of the family.
> ����
> Greg, the little adsvise I can offer, is not to turf it, because I have
> been there, after I had mine "fixed" for huge sums of $$$���� near
> Murwillumba it committed suicide, or so I thought.
> ����
> On Ken's advice I took it to Bribie Island where miracles were
> performed. And that for many less $$$ than the first attempt.
> ����
> Never Never give up...... Hartmut
>
> ����
>
>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> From: gj.dore@yahoo.com
> Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:48:11 +0000
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gearbox transplant
>
> ����
>
>
> Hello to all, because of finances, i am considering transplanting a
> second hand 5 speed box to replace original box in my 91 syncro(it has
> died a horrible death). Can someone tell me if it will drop staight in
> ,and will the ratios be acceptable, thaks greg
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
hi phil (and others) the build is going very well, there is light at the end of the tunnel!
i've done a build blog on kombi club forum. have a look!
i'm not sure if you have to be a member to veiw. it should be on the road soon, i cannt wait!!
cheers jon
--- On Sun, 20/2/11, plander@optusnet.com.au <plander@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
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Kombi Jon,what a great blog.One awsome Syncro.Well done.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, jon hornby <kombijon@...> wrote:
>
> hi phil (and others) the build is going very well, there is light at the end of the tunnel!
> i've done a build blog on kombi club forum. have a look!
>
> http://forums.kombiclub.com/showthread.php?t=25135
>
> i'm not sure if you have to be a member to veiw. it should be on the road soon, i cannt wait!!
> cheers jon
>
>
> --- On Sun, 20/2/11, plander@... <plander@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: plander@... <plander@...>
> Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gearbox transplant
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Received: Sunday, 20 February, 2011, 12:23 PM
>
>
> Hi Jon,
>
> How's the 5 cyl syncro going?
>
> Phill
>
This is a fine bus and is the only other 16 inch RHD syncro
DOKA in Oz I understand. Plus Jon has made it very special despite doing all the
work with a dodgy back.
I want to see this bus driving although low bridge/ underpass/
tunnels could be a problem.
Skot
----- Original Message -----From: BenSent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 9:22 PMSubject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gearbox transplantKombi Jon,what a great blog.One awsome Syncro.Well done.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, jon hornby <kombijon@...> wrote:
>
> hi phil (and others) the build is going very well, there is light at the end of the tunnel!
> i've done a build blog on kombi club forum. have a look!
>
> http://forums.kombiclub.com/showthread.php?t=25135
>
> i'm not sure if you have to be a member to veiw. it should be on the road soon, i cannt wait!!
> cheers jon
>
>
> --- On Sun, 20/2/11, plander@... <plander@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: plander@... <plander@...>
> Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gearbox transplant
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Received: Sunday, 20 February, 2011, 12:23 PM
>
>
> Hi Jon,
>
> How's the 5 cyl syncro going?
>
> Phill
>
Jon,
Membership not necessary as I was able to read your blog. It might interest you to know that the Tristar pic you used as a side view sample appears to have Swedish aftermarket alloy gates. The gates on your 6" are the correct factory pieces. IMHO, they are more valuable and more aesthetically pleasing.
I suppose I am biased because my own Syncro 16 Doka is the same color and is in the process of getting the same alloy gates as yours installed. It also sports a Vindic canopy such as the one on your Doka. Mine has the plain vanilla rear seat bench. I did recently have a 4th door installed ala' Tristar.
Regards,
BenT
On Feb 20, 2011, at 1:52 AM, jon hornby <kombijon@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
From: plander@optusnet.com.au <plander@optusnet.com.au>
Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gearbox transplant
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Received: Sunday, 20 February, 2011, 12:23 PM
Hi Jon,
How's the 5 cyl syncro going?
Phill
Hi Greg,
Just confirming yes 5 speed will fit, but modified mount is required. I almost went down this path last year but found a good option was to get a syncro box in from the UK. See that discussion in the archives and all the help and advice from people who had already done this.
Sam
Just confirming yes 5 speed will fit, but modified mount is required. I almost went down this path last year but found a good option was to get a syncro box in from the UK. See that discussion in the archives and all the help and advice from people who had already done this.
Sam
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, jon hornby <kombijon@...> wrote:
>
> greg
> yes the 5 speed box will fit with a little modification, the mounts at the nose cone are different, so either modify the van to take the 5speed, or adapt the syncro nose cone to fit the 5 speed box.
> the ratios wont matter as there will be no propshaft, the wheels will all rotate at the same speed.
> if you really wanted you can fit the diff lock to the 5 speed box (if you have one)
> cheers jon
>
> --- On Sun, 20/2/11, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@...>
> Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gearbox transplant
> To: "Hartmut Kiehn" <syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com>
> Received: Sunday, 20 February, 2011, 11:11 AM
>
>
> Â
>
>
>
> Greg,  very sad news, a Syncro box, something so special, when you lose it, it's to me like losing a 4 leg member of the family.
> Â
> Greg, the little adsvise I can offer, is not to turf it, because I have been there, after I had mine "fixed" for huge sums of $$$Â near Murwillumba it committed suicide, or so I thought.
> Â
> On Ken's advice I took it to Bribie Island where miracles were performed. And that for many less $$$ than the first attempt.
> Â
> Never Never give up...... Hartmut
>
> Â
>
>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> From: gj.dore@...
> Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:48:11 +0000
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gearbox transplant
>
> Â
>
>
> Hello to all, because of finances, i am considering transplanting a second hand 5 speed box to replace original box in my 91 syncro(it has died a horrible death). Can someone tell me if it will drop staight in ,and will the ratios be acceptable, thaks greg
>
Hi Greg,
Before you give up on your gearbox you might like to give Ron Schmidt a call. He is in Kempsey NSW. If you can afford the parts you can afford his labour. Ron has good access to parts including Albins. He has the proper VW factory tools and no job is impossible. He will build your box as mild or wild as you like. His number is 0428 625 730,
Neil.
From: Greg <gj.dore@yahoo.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, 20 February, 2011 10:48:11 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gearbox transplant
Hello to all, because of finances, i am considering transplanting a second hand 5 speed box to replace original box in my 91 syncro(it has died a horrible death). Can someone tell me if it will drop staight in ,and will the ratios be acceptable, thaks greg
Neil,have you had a box built by Ron,or do you know someone?I have learnt that he has built strong boxes for offroad buggys.
I dont think he works on cars full time,as locals up there tell me he works at the brickworks,apparently he had a garage once upon a time.
I dont think he works on cars full time,as locals up there tell me he works at the brickworks,apparently he had a garage once upon a time.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, neil smith <jackthebearau@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Greg,
>
> Before you give up on your gearbox you might like to give Ron Schmidt a call.Â
> He is in Kempsey NSW. If you can afford the parts you can afford his labour.Â
> Ron has good access to parts including Albins. He has the proper VW factory
> tools and no job is impossible.  He will build your box as mild or wild as you
> like.  His number is 0428 625 730,Â
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Greg <gj.dore@...>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sun, 20 February, 2011 10:48:11 AM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gearbox transplant
>
> Â
> Hello to all, because of finances, i am considering transplanting a second hand
> 5 speed box to replace original box in my 91 syncro(it has died a horrible
> death). Can someone tell me if it will drop staight in ,and will the ratios be
> acceptable, thaks greg
>
Hi Ben,
He does also have a day job but he has an awesome workshop behind his house where he builds race buggies and specializes in VW and Albins gearboxes. He used to have a workshop somewhere else years ago but closed that and moved the workshop to his backyard. He has done my gearbox about three times; because he is so obliging and so affordable I can afford to keep changing my mind on diff ratios. He has also done custom work for me. He is open to any kind of custom ideas but will build a bog stock box if that is what you want. I have no hesitation in recommending him. The only thing is you need to get your gearbox to him. If you take it there yourself on a Saturday he will strip it while you are there and you can see what you are up for straight away,
Neil.
From: Ben <bencroft96@yahoo.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, 21 February, 2011 10:17:14 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: gearbox transplant
Neil,have you had a box built by Ron,or do you know someone?I have learnt that he has built strong boxes for offroad buggys.
I dont think he works on cars full time,as locals up there tell me he works at the brickworks,apparently he had a garage once upon a time.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, neil smith <jackthebearau@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Greg,
>
> Before you give up on your gearbox you might like to give Ron Schmidt a call.Â
> He is in Kempsey NSW. If you can afford the parts you can afford his labour.Â
> Ron has good access to parts including Albins. He has the proper VW factory
> tools and no job is impossible.  He will build your box as mild or wild as you
> like.  His number is 0428 625 730,Â
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Greg <gj.dore@...>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sun, 20 February, 2011 10:48:11 AM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gearbox transplant
>
> Â
> Hello to all, because of finances, i am considering transplanting a second hand
> 5 speed box to replace original box in my 91 syncro(it has died a horrible
> death). Can someone tell me if it will drop staight in ,and will the ratios be
> acceptable, thaks greg
>
Hi Ben,
For the benefit of newer members, Albins is a gear manufacturing company based in country Victoria that makes VW and Porsche gears for competition use. They export a huge volume to the US every week. They manufacture a range of ratios that fit the Syncro 094 box. Their gears are noted for being very robust.
Les
From:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of neil smith
Sent: 21 February 2011 10:41
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Re: gearbox transplant
Hi Ben,
He does also have a day job but he has an awesome workshop behind his house where he builds race buggies and specializes in VW and Albins gearboxes. He used to have a workshop somewhere else years ago but closed that and moved the workshop to his backyard. He has done my gearbox about three times; because he is so obliging and so affordable I can afford to keep changing my mind on diff ratios. He has also done custom work for me. He is open to any kind of custom ideas but will build a bog stock box if that is what you want. I have no hesitation in recommending him. The only thing is you need to get your gearbox to him. If you take it there yourself on a Saturday he will strip it while you are there and you can see what you are up for straight away,
Neil.
._,___
> I dont think he works on cars full time,as locals up there tell me heThis one?
> works at the brickworks,
http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/
Greg. I'll second,third and fourth Ron Schmidt in kempsey. He's a top shelf gearbox man. A legend up here on the mid north coast. When you meet him you'll see how passionate he is about vw gearboxes. He did my syncro box. It's as smooth as butter and as Neil say's the bonus is he's very reasonable. I also ran a 2wd 5 speed in my syncro for a while. You need the front gearbox mount from the 2wd and modify it to lower the nose about an inch or so to make it fit. Good luck. Bill Sullivan. Nambucca Heads
Thanks for the recomendation Neil,sounds like a good alternate repairer with plenty of experience.I will try to catch up with him again next time I am up there.I have been to his place at South Kempsey,but he wasnt home the day I called in.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, neil smith <jackthebearau@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Ben,
>
> He does also have a day job but he has an awesome workshop behind his house
> where he builds race buggies and specializes in VW and Albins gearboxes. He
> used to have a workshop somewhere else years ago but closed that and moved the
> workshop to his backyard. He has done my gearbox about three times; because he
> is so obliging and so affordable I can afford to keep changing my mind on diff
> ratios. He has also done custom work for me.   He is open to any kind of custom
> ideas but will build a bog stock box if that is what you want. I have no
> hesitation in recommending him. The only thing is you need to get your gearbox
> to him. If you take it there yourself on a Saturday he will strip it while you
> are there and you can see what you are up for straight away,
> Â
> Neil.
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Ben <bencroft96@...>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Mon, 21 February, 2011 10:17:14 AM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: gearbox transplant
>
> Â
> Neil,have you had a box built by Ron,or do you know someone?I have learnt that
> he has built strong boxes for offroad buggys.
> I dont think he works on cars full time,as locals up there tell me he works at
> the brickworks,apparently he had a garage once upon a time.
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, neil smith <jackthebearau@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Greg,
> >
> > Before you give up on your gearbox you might like to give Ron Schmidt a call.ÃÂ
> >
> > He is in Kempsey NSW.ÃÂ If you can afford the parts you can afford
> >hisÃÂ labour.ÃÂ
> >
> > Ron has good access to parts including Albins.ÃÂ He has the proper VW factory
> > tools and no job is impossible.ÃÂ ÃÂ He will build your box as mild or wild as
> >you
> >
> > like.ÃÂ ÃÂ His number is 0428 625 730,ÃÂ
> >
> > Neil.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Greg <gj.dore@>
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Sun, 20 February, 2011 10:48:11 AM
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gearbox transplant
> >
> > ÃÂ
> > Hello to all, because of finances, i am considering transplanting a second hand
> >
> > 5 speed box to replace original box in my 91 syncro(it has died a horrible
> > death). Can someone tell me if it will drop staight in ,and will the ratios be
>
> > acceptable, thaks greg
> >
>
>
>
> Hi Ben,
>
Phill,not the brickwerks,but a brickworks that make bricks.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
>
>
>
> > I dont think he works on cars full time,as locals up there tell me he
> > works at the brickworks,
>
> This one?
>
> http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/
>