Great story

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Stumbled across this today, what a fantastic tale. Greg E

Once More. The Story Of VIN 903847

 

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I have split the nylon gear on the end of the speedo odometer shaft and so far can’t find one on the Internet.  I will try John Goodison on Monday.  In the meantime, does anyone have any suggestions?

Les

 

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Les,

Buy a cheap GPS. They are much more accurate than a speedo anyway. Ben T knows a bloke in the USA that repairs them if you want to contact him I am sure he would pass the details on. He may be able to source the part you need.

Cheers,

Skot

On 1/06/2014 1:38 PM, 'Les Harris' leslieharris@optusnet.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
 

 

I have split the nylon gear on the end of the speedo odometer shaft and so far can’t find one on the Internet.  I will try John Goodison on Monday.  In the meantime, does anyone have any suggestions?

Les

 


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Skot,

Not a silly idea by any means.  Could you suggest a suitable unit?  It doesn’t need bells and whistles.  Global position and distance travelled is really all that I need.  If it has a map, so much the better.

Alternatively, if someone has a going speedo that they don’t need, that might also help.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 01 June 2014 14:18
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear 

Les,
Buy a cheap GPS. They are much more accurate than a speedo anyway. Ben T knows a bloke in the USA that repairs them if you want to contact him I am sure he would pass the details on. He may be able to source the part you need.
Cheers,
Skot


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I use a Garmin and I have another which I wont name as its not great (big name too).

My brother has an old Tom Tom which he hates.

Tried an ALDi version and a BIG W version - they were rubbish.

For me a new Garmin Nuvi would be my suggestion in at least the 4.3" screen.

They are easy to use and reliable but struggle in amongst very tall buildings and in tunnels (obviously).

Go for the specials when they include lifetime map updates as the map updates cost more than the GPS units.

Cheers,

Skot

On 1/06/2014 2:24 PM, 'Les Harris' leslieharris@optusnet.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
 

Skot,

Not a silly idea by any means.  Could you suggest a suitable unit?  It doesn’t need bells and whistles.  Global position and distance travelled is really all that I need.  If it has a map, so much the better.

Alternatively, if someone has a going speedo that they don’t need, that might also help.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 01 June 2014 14:18
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear 

Les,
Buy a cheap GPS. They are much more accurate than a speedo anyway. Ben T knows a bloke in the USA that repairs them if you want to contact him I am sure he would pass the details on. He may be able to source the part you need.
Cheers,
Skot



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Skot, I am a bit embarrassed to reveal that I have a NAVMAN 59T, given to me a couple of years ago by a very scatty woman who absolutely could not learn even the basic setup and declared it to be ‘useless’.

I downloaded the full manual from the Internet at the time and just haven’t even thought about it since.  I will read it now; it is probable that it would be quite adequate.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 01 June 2014 14:32
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear

I use a Garmin and I have another which I wont name as its not great (big name too).

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Typo – that should read 50T

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 01 June 2014 14:47
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear

Skot, I am a bit embarrassed to reveal that I have a NAVMAN 59T,

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Is something like this, any good? I find on my GPS the kph display is very small.

http://mypolaris.com.au/hud/index6.html

Bruce

CQ
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Hi Les,
I'd expect there are one or more members who have already been through this repair process and can report fix.

Meanwhile, some light reading, these links may be of some interest, though little locally ...

Australia:

DE:

UK:

USA:



Cheers.
Ken





To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2014 13:38:20 +1000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear

 

 

I have split the nylon gear on the end of the speedo odometer shaft and so far can’t find one on the Internet.  I will try John Goodison on Monday.  In the meantime, does anyone have any suggestions?

Les

 


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Les,

The guy I went to last is no longer around.

Try these two on the phone tomorrow.
found them in Yellow Pages.

Advanced Automotive Instrument Co Pty Ltd
Speedometers - Revesby, NSW
Unit B1, 77 Carrington St, Revesby NSW 2212
(02) 9792 7399


Manly Auto Instrument Repairs Pty Ltd
Instruments--General - Allambie, NSW
441 Condamine St, Allambie NSW 2100
(02) 9938 4114

I cannot recommend them from personal experience,
But these are the sort of people I would look to first.

Peter



--Original Message Text---
From: 'Les Harris' leslieharris@optusnet.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2014 14:52:27 +1000

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Typo  that should read 50T




From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 01 June 2014 14:47
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear


Skot, I am a bit embarrassed to reveal that I have a NAVMAN 59T,





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Peter,

The first person I will ask will be John Goodison at Volks Home.  John has an encyclopedic memory (and he has been in VW’s all his life).  He keeps parts that many people never knew existed and, in particular, he sources OEM parts from everywhere.  And, even with OEM parts, he will not stock it unless he is sure that it matches the original quality. 

Because the gear that I need is being driven by a worm gear, there is unlikely to be anything that ‘might’ do.  It has to match the angle of the worm gear teeth.  This has split before and I fixed it with cyanoacrylate but then I had brain fade.  I recently pressed the odometer reset before the Syncro had fully come to a stop – guaranteed to split the gear!!

I will keep everyone informed.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 01 June 2014 17:24
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear

Les,
The guy I went to last is no longer around.


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Les,
I haven't had a speedo  since I removed the front differential because of VC failing and damaging the crown gear.
I have been using a GPS mounted in front of the speedo.
So the 2 main criteria as far as I was concerned in terms of a unit were;
1. that you could have a large display of the speed and 
2. that it fitted snugly in front of the existing speedo.

the disadvantage is that I haven't got an odometer.
Regards
Peter Leolkes

On 01/06/2014, at 1:47 PM, spbconsulting@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:

 

Les,

Buy a cheap GPS. They are much more accurate than a speedo anyway. Ben T knows a bloke in the USA that repairs them if you want to contact him I am sure he would pass the details on. He may be able to source the part you need.

Cheers,

Skot

On 1/06/2014 1:38 PM, 'Les Harris' leslieharris@optusnet.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
 

 

I have split the nylon gear on the end of the speedo odometer shaft and so far can’t find one on the Internet.  I will try John Goodison on Monday.  In the meantime, does anyone have any suggestions?

Les

 




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Hi Les,
John may be able to help with a second hand speedo, but I doubt he will have a new gear. These guys might. Not far from John.
Or possibly Ringwood speedos who are the biggest auto instrument repair place in Melbourne.
That said a drop of super glue will fix it again(as long as it isn't split right through) if you don't press the odo whilst moving again. Greg

From: "'Les Harris' leslieharris@optusnet.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 1 June 2014 5:40 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear

 
Peter,
The first person I will ask will be John Goodison at Volks Home.  John has an encyclopedic memory (and he has been in VW’s all his life).  He keeps parts that many people never knew existed and, in particular, he sources OEM parts from everywhere.  And, even with OEM parts, he will not stock it unless he is sure that it matches the original quality. 
Because the gear that I need is being driven by a worm gear, there is unlikely to be anything that ‘might’ do.  It has to match the angle of the worm gear teeth.  This has split before and I fixed it with cyanoacrylate but then I had brain fade.  I recently pressed the odometer reset before the Syncro had fully come to a stop – guaranteed to split the gear!!
I will keep everyone informed.
Les
 
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 01 June 2014 17:24
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear
Les,
The guy I went to last is no longer around.




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I think the gear is different for each ratio diff
I use a phone app(Tom Tom) and love it has speed alerts for most sections of roads
I have it on my iTunes so we have it on 4 phones and a iPad for $84

Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

From: Greg Esposito gregespo73@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>;
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear
Sent: Sun, Jun 1, 2014 8:46:57 AM

Hi Les,
John may be able to help with a second hand speedo, but I doubt he will have a new gear. These guys might. Not far from John.
Or possibly Ringwood speedos who are the biggest auto instrument repair place in Melbourne.
That said a drop of super glue will fix it again(as long as it isn't split right through) if you don't press the odo whilst moving again. Greg

From: "'Les Harris' leslieharris@optusnet.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 1 June 2014 5:40 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear

Peter,
The first person I will ask will be John Goodison at Volks Home. John has an encyclopedic memory (and he has been in VW’s all his life). He keeps parts that many people never knew existed and, in particular, he sources OEM parts from everywhere. And, even with OEM parts, he will not stock it unless he is sure that it matches the original quality.
Because the gear that I need is being driven by a worm gear, there is unlikely to be anything that ‘might’ do. It has to match the angle of the worm gear teeth. This has split before and I fixed it with cyanoacrylate but then I had brain fade. I recently pressed the odometer reset before the Syncro had fully come to a stop – guaranteed to split the gear!!
I will keep everyone informed.
Les
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 01 June 2014 17:24
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear
Les,
The guy I went to last is no longer around.
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Aaron,

All Australian delivered Syncros came with the same ratio – 5.43 from memory.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 01 June 2014 19:12
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear 

I think the gear is different for each ratio diff

 

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I was just putting it out there just if he has to order one in from overseas

Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

From: 'Les Harris' leslieharris@optusnet.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>;
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear
Sent: Sun, Jun 1, 2014 9:25:14 AM

Aaron,

All Australian delivered Syncros came with the same ratio – 5.43 from memory.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 01 June 2014 19:12
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear

I think the gear is different for each ratio diff
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I think Aaron would be talking about the drive gear on the cable that is in the front diff. Les is talking about the tiny gear that drives the odometer in the speedo head.

From: "Aaron Lewis aaronjlewis71@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, 1 June 2014 7:30 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear

 
I was just putting it out there just if he has to order one in from overseas

Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone



From: 'Les Harris' leslieharris@optusnet.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>;
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear
Sent: Sun, Jun 1, 2014 9:25:14 AM

 
Aaron,
All Australian delivered Syncros came with the same ratio – 5.43 from memory.
Les
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 01 June 2014 19:12
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear 
I think the gear is different for each ratio diff

 


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Hey Les my odometer failed after I tried to reset the trip on the move.
Mentioned it to a visiting syncro owner who commented that you should only reset it when stoped. Not sure if that is gospel but it did fail as I reset ?
Said it happened to him and it was the whole tumbler that jumps out if reset while traveling at speed?
Best Regards Pete SEQ


On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 1:38 PM, 'Les Harris' leslieharris@optusnet.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

I have split the nylon gear on the end of the speedo odometer shaft and so far can’t find one on the Internet. I will try John Goodison on Monday. In the meantime, does anyone have any suggestions?

Les


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Peter,

No, it isn’t a myth; it is just a mechanical consequence.  Pressing the reset stops the odometer shaft from turning but the speedo drive cable is still driving, with the inevitable result that the weakest link (the nylon spur gear) has to give. 

I repaired it with Loctite cyanoacrylate last time and now can’t find it; I will have to buy a new tube.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ]
Sent: 01 June 2014 23:32
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear

 

 

Hey Les my odometer failed after I tried to reset the trip on the move.

 Mentioned it to a visiting syncro owner who commented that you should only reset it when stoped. Not sure if that is gospel but it did fail as I reset ?

 Said it happened to him and it was the whole tumbler that jumps out if reset while traveling at speed?

Best Regards Pete SEQ

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Does this mean a lot of vans out there have the wrong kms on the clock and buyer beware etc?

Sent from my iPhone

On 2 Jun 2014, at 9:06 am, "'Les Harris' leslieharris@optusnet.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Peter,

No, it isn’t a myth; it is just a mechanical consequence.  Pressing the reset stops the odometer shaft from turning but the speedo drive cable is still driving, with the inevitable result that the weakest link (the nylon spur gear) has to give. 

I repaired it with Loctite cyanoacrylate last time and now can’t find it; I will have to buy a new tube.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ]
Sent: 01 June 2014 23:32
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Speedo Nylon Gear

 

 

Hey Les my odometer failed after I tried to reset the trip on the move.

 Mentioned it to a visiting syncro owner who commented that you should only reset it when stoped. Not sure if that is gospel but it did fail as I reset ?

 Said it happened to him and it was the whole tumbler that jumps out if reset while traveling at speed?

Best Regards Pete SEQ