Home grown maintenance

1
Hi everyone,

I went on a 1200km holiday travelling high into the Lamington National Park and kicking back at the Cottontree caravan Park on the Sunshine Coast during recent school holidays. Both places are highly recommended as places to visit. The syncro ran beautifully apart from a slight overheating and engine dying after the hill climb (22 degrees in sections with max load in car) just before OReileys. I let it cool down and the turbo fan came on and after 30 minute rest the remainder of the drive was all down hill and problem free however I got a bit anxious watching the temperature gauge going up and down.
Im due for a service and want to do it myself for a number of reasons. The coolant that is in it is G12 plus and looks very watered down. Where do you empty the coolant from? Ive read the summary in the files of how to replace it and think it cant be that difficult to do. Also do you empty the engine oil by simply removing the oil filter or is there a sump plug? Do I need a new washer for the sump plug or just screw back whats there? Ive changed air filter, rotar arm and distributor cap and want to put new spark plugs in as well. What gap do you use for the spark plugs?

Im also after the swinging latch from the 1/4 window drivers side for the T3 if anyone can help?

Where theres a will there is a way I believe

Grateful for any tips on routine home maintenance

Cheers Dave
2
Latches going off on ebay in 11 hours. Greg E

From: David <davidleibmann@yahoo.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 14 October 2011 9:06 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Home grown maintenance

 
Hi everyone,

I went on a 1200km holiday travelling high into the Lamington National Park and kicking back at the Cottontree caravan Park on the Sunshine Coast during recent school holidays. Both places are highly recommended as places to visit. The syncro ran beautifully apart from a slight overheating and engine dying after the hill climb (22 degrees in sections with max load in car) just before OReileys. I let it cool down and the turbo fan came on and after 30 minute rest the remainder of the drive was all down hill and problem free however I got a bit anxious watching the temperature gauge going up and down.
Im due for a service and want to do it myself for a number of reasons. The coolant that is in it is G12 plus and looks very watered down. Where do you empty the coolant from? Ive read the summary in the files of how to replace it and think it cant be that difficult to do. Also do you empty the engine oil by simply removing the oil filter or is there a sump plug? Do I need a new washer for the sump plug or just screw back whats there? Ive changed air filter, rotar arm and distributor cap and want to put new spark plugs in as well. What gap do you use for the spark plugs?

Im also after the swinging latch from the 1/4 window drivers side for the T3 if anyone can help?

Where theres a will there is a way I believe

Grateful for any tips on routine home maintenance

Cheers Dave



3
>The syncro ran beautifully apart from a slight overheating and engine dying after the hill climb (22 degrees in sections with max load in car) just before OReileys. I let it cool down
> and the turbo fan came on and after 30 minute rest the remainder of the
> drive was all down hill and problem free however I got a bit anxious
> watching the temperature gauge going up and down.

How hot did it get? It should not overheat.


> Im due for a service and want to do it myself for a number of reasons.
> The coolant that is in it is G12 plus and looks very watered down.

That is how G12++ looks.


>Also do you empty the engine oil by simply removing the oil filter or is there a sump plug?

Sump plug Make sure that you use a German filter. Do not buy from Repco, Supercheap etc.

> Do I need a new washer for the sump plug or just screw back whats there?

New washer


> Ive changed air filter, rotar arm and distributor cap and want to put new spark plugs in as well. What gap do you use for the spark plugs?

They are pre gapped.
Make sure that you use the oval filter, not the cheap round one.
4
Hi Greg,

Well done. Thanks for the tip on the latches

Cheers Dave



--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, greg esposito <gregespo73@...> wrote:
>
> Latches going off on ebay in 11 hours. Greg E
> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-GOLF-MK-1-TRANSPORTER-T3-FRONT-VENT-LATCHES-GTI-MK1-/220868247108?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336cc5fe44
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: David <davidleibmann@...>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, 14 October 2011 9:06 AM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Home grown maintenance
>
>
>
> Â
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I went on a 1200km holiday travelling high into the Lamington National Park and kicking back at the Cottontree caravan Park on the Sunshine Coast during recent school holidays. Both places are highly recommended as places to visit. The syncro ran beautifully apart from a slight overheating and engine dying after the hill climb (22 degrees in sections with max load in car) just before OReileys. I let it cool down and the turbo fan came on and after 30 minute rest the remainder of the drive was all down hill and problem free however I got a bit anxious watching the temperature gauge going up and down.
> Im due for a service and want to do it myself for a number of reasons. The coolant that is in it is G12 plus and looks very watered down. Where do you empty the coolant from? Ive read the summary in the files of how to replace it and think it cant be that difficult to do. Also do you empty the engine oil by simply removing the oil filter or is there a sump plug? Do I need a new washer for the sump plug or just screw back whats there? Ive changed air filter, rotar arm and distributor cap and want to put new spark plugs in as well. What gap do you use for the spark plugs?
>
> Im also after the swinging latch from the 1/4 window drivers side for the T3 if anyone can help?
>
> Where theres a will there is a way I believe
>
> Grateful for any tips on routine home maintenance
>
> Cheers Dave
>
5

David,

The fan should have come on during the climb.   Generally, the fan will start when the needle gets to vertical or a little beyond.   My fan kicks in when the left edge of the needle gets to the right edge of the LED and I would expect that to be typical.   During summer, the fan starts in ordinary driving once the needle gets past the LED.   If your fan is coming in about that point, you shouldn’t be getting any power loss.

The coolant looks quite murky and it really isn’t possible to tell by looking at it if it is OK or not.   The system contains 17.5 litres and a complete change is expensive.   Even at the minimum ratio of 40% coolant, that’s 7 litres of 12+.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of David
Sent: 14 October 2011 09:06
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Home grown maintenance

 

 

Hi everyone,

I went on a 1200km holiday travelling high into the Lamington National Park and kicking back at the Cottontree caravan Park on the Sunshine Coast during recent school holidays. Both places are highly recommended as places to visit. The syncro ran beautifully apart from a slight overheating and engine dying after the hill climb (22 degrees in sections with max load in car) just before OReileys. I let it cool down and the turbo fan came on and after 30 minute rest the remainder of the drive was all down hill and problem free however I got a bit anxious watching the temperature gauge going up and down.
Im due for a service and want to do it myself for a number of reasons. The coolant that is in it is G12 plus and looks very watered down. Where do you empty the coolant from? Ive read the summary in the files of how to replace it and think it cant be that difficult to do. Also do you empty the engine oil by simply removing the oil filter or is there a sump plug? Do I need a new washer for the sump plug or just screw back whats there? Ive changed air filter, rotar arm and distributor cap and want to put new spark plugs in as well. What gap do you use for the spark plugs?

Im also after the swinging latch from the 1/4 window drivers side for the T3 if anyone can help?

Where theres a will there is a way I believe

Grateful for any tips on routine home maintenance

Cheers Dave

6
Thanks for the good advice,

Regarding the overheating. The situation: 30 degrees outside, 32km climb,full load, a lot of single lane road which means stopping starting.... The last section of road was very steep, the motor lost revs as if it ran out of puff and this occurred exactly at the entrance to the Green Mountaian Camp Ground. The wife wanted me to put the A/C on that day which I believe made the cooling system even hotter. The important thing was I stopped, Couldnt see any coolant leakage, let the whole thing cool down and the motor ran sweet thereafter. I strongly believe the A/C was the contributing factor to the overheating and the poor quality of coolant. Im going for the Febi Bilstein G11 this time.

Cheers Dave

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
>
>
>
>
> >The syncro ran beautifully apart from a slight overheating and engine dying after the hill climb (22 degrees in sections with max load in car) just before OReileys. I let it cool down
> > and the turbo fan came on and after 30 minute rest the remainder of the
> > drive was all down hill and problem free however I got a bit anxious
> > watching the temperature gauge going up and down.
>
> How hot did it get? It should not overheat.
>
>
> > Im due for a service and want to do it myself for a number of reasons.
> > The coolant that is in it is G12 plus and looks very watered down.
>
> That is how G12++ looks.
>
>
> >Also do you empty the engine oil by simply removing the oil filter or is there a sump plug?
>
> Sump plug Make sure that you use a German filter. Do not buy from Repco, Supercheap etc.
>
> > Do I need a new washer for the sump plug or just screw back whats there?
>
> New washer
>
>
> > Ive changed air filter, rotar arm and distributor cap and want to put new spark plugs in as well. What gap do you use for the spark plugs?
>
> They are pre gapped.
> Make sure that you use the oval filter, not the cheap round one.
>
7

Dave,

The added heat load of the air conditioner is the most likely culprit in the case.  

The perceived quality of the coolant is not a factor.  The heat conductivity of the correct coolant is no different to plain water.   The coolant has two functions.   The first is to provide a lower freezing point and a higher boiling point.   The second is corrosion prevention; in Australia , it is the corrosion prevention aspect that is highly important.   Rest assured that the quality of any of the German coolants is more than adequate.  The problem that you experienced would effectively have been the same with plain water in the system.

The temp gauge in the Syncro isn’t a masterpiece of precision but it is more than enough to show you the normal operating range, what difference operating the air conditioner makes and the point at which the fan will turn on.

I am familiar with the road that you were on.   My home town is Beaudesert (have been away from there for a lifetime but still have family there) and I still get up to O’Reilleys from time to time.   With an ambient of 30 and with full load, I would expect the fan to be running frequently, particularly if you were experiencing stop/start running.   It sounds as if the fan is coming far too late.   I would have to think about why this is happening.   With 17.5 litres of coolant and no air in the system, there is no way that it should be overheating.  

To ensure that there is no air in the system, open the bleeder on the top of the radiator with the engine idling and at normal operating temperature; you should not get any bubbles coming out.   If there are bubbles, leave it cracked open until the bubbles stop.   There is also a bleeder on the top of the thermostat; this bleeds back to the coolant reservoir.   It is vital that the reservoir remains full while checking for air, particularly when the radiator bleed is cracked open.

To get a handle on what is happening, you must watch the needle; without that, you just don’t have a starting point to work out what is happening.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of David
Sent: 14 October 2011 09:57
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Home grown maintenance


Thanks for the good advice,

Regarding the overheating. The situation: 30 degrees outside, 32km climb,full load, a lot of single lane road which means stopping starting.... The last section of road was very steep, the motor lost revs as if it ran out of puff and this occurred exactly at the entrance to the Green Mountaian Camp Ground. The wife wanted me to put the A/C on that day which I believe made the cooling system even hotter. The important thing was I stopped, Couldnt see any coolant leakage, let the whole thing cool down and the motor ran sweet thereafter. I strongly believe the A/C was the contributing factor to the overheating and the poor quality of coolant. Im going for the Febi Bilstein G11 this time.

Cheers Dave


8
Hi Les,

I will top up the coolant with a bit of G12+ and check for air. The walks we did around OReilys are spectacular like to Morans Falls. It only cost $5 each per night on the camp ground compared to $400 at the resort next door and its a thousand times more fun camping in the Syncro.

Cheers Dave.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>
> Dave,
>
> The added heat load of the air conditioner is the most likely culprit in the
> case.
>
> The perceived quality of the coolant is not a factor. The heat conductivity
> of the correct coolant is no different to plain water. The coolant has two
> functions. The first is to provide a lower freezing point and a higher
> boiling point. The second is corrosion prevention; in Australia, it is the
> corrosion prevention aspect that is highly important. Rest assured that
> the quality of any of the German coolants is more than adequate. The
> problem that you experienced would effectively have been the same with plain
> water in the system.
>
> The temp gauge in the Syncro isn't a masterpiece of precision but it is more
> than enough to show you the normal operating range, what difference
> operating the air conditioner makes and the point at which the fan will turn
> on.
>
> I am familiar with the road that you were on. My home town is Beaudesert
> (have been away from there for a lifetime but still have family there) and I
> still get up to O'Reilleys from time to time. With an ambient of 30 and
> with full load, I would expect the fan to be running frequently,
> particularly if you were experiencing stop/start running. It sounds as if
> the fan is coming far too late. I would have to think about why this is
> happening. With 17.5 litres of coolant and no air in the system, there is
> no way that it should be overheating.
>
> To ensure that there is no air in the system, open the bleeder on the top of
> the radiator with the engine idling and at normal operating temperature; you
> should not get any bubbles coming out. If there are bubbles, leave it
> cracked open until the bubbles stop. There is also a bleeder on the top of
> the thermostat; this bleeds back to the coolant reservoir. It is vital
> that the reservoir remains full while checking for air, particularly when
> the radiator bleed is cracked open.
>
> To get a handle on what is happening, you must watch the needle; without
> that, you just don't have a starting point to work out what is happening.
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David
> Sent: 14 October 2011 09:57
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Home grown maintenance
>
>
> Thanks for the good advice,
>
> Regarding the overheating. The situation: 30 degrees outside, 32km
> climb,full load, a lot of single lane road which means stopping starting....
> The last section of road was very steep, the motor lost revs as if it ran
> out of puff and this occurred exactly at the entrance to the Green Mountaian
> Camp Ground. The wife wanted me to put the A/C on that day which I believe
> made the cooling system even hotter. The important thing was I stopped,
> Couldnt see any coolant leakage, let the whole thing cool down and the motor
> ran sweet thereafter. I strongly believe the A/C was the contributing factor
> to the overheating and the poor quality of coolant. Im going for the Febi
> Bilstein G11 this time.
>
> Cheers Dave
>
9

Dave,

The correct state for the cooling system is the reservoir completely full (that’s literally up to the brim) and the catch tank above the min mark.   This ensures that the movement of the coolant is contained within the system at all times and that the system functions as designed.   After checking for air and bleeding if necessary, make sure that the system is as stated above.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of David
Sent: 14 October 2011 11:29
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Home grown maintenance


Hi Les,

I will top up the coolant with a bit of G12+ and check for air. The walks we did around OReilys are spectacular like to Morans Falls . It only cost $5 each per night on the camp ground compared to $400 at the resort next door and its a thousand times more fun camping in the Syncro.

Cheers Dave.


10

check the operation of the thermostat for 1 also if the cores in the radiator are blocked from dirt or rust particales a radiator service may be required     bob
 

On 14/10/2011 9:44 AM David wrote:

 


Hi Greg,

Well done. Thanks for the tip on the latches

Cheers Dave

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, greg esposito <gregespo73@...> wrote:
>
> Latches going off on ebay in 11 hours. Greg E
> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-GOLF-MK-1-TRANSPORTER-T3-FRONT-VENT-LATCHES-GTI-MK1-/220868247108?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336cc5fe44
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: David <davidleibmann@...>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, 14 October 2011 9:06 AM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Home grown maintenance
>
>
>
>  
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I went on a 1200km holiday travelling high into the Lamington National Park and kicking back at the Cottontree caravan Park on the Sunshine Coast during recent school holidays. Both places are highly recommended as places to visit. The syncro ran beautifully apart from a slight overheating and engine dying after the hill climb (22 degrees in sections with max load in car) just before OReileys. I let it cool down and the turbo fan came on and after 30 minute rest the remainder of the drive was all down hill and problem free however I got a bit anxious watching the temperature gauge going up and down.
> Im due for a service and want to do it myself for a number of reasons. The coolant that is in it is G12 plus and looks very watered down. Where do you empty the coolant from? Ive read the summary in the files of how to replace it and think it cant be that difficult to do. Also do you empty the engine oil by simply removing the oil filter or is there a sump plug? Do I need a new washer for the sump plug or just screw back whats there? Ive changed air filter, rotar arm and distributor cap and want to put new spark plugs in as well. What gap do you use for the spark plugs?
>
> Im also after the swinging latch from the 1/4 window drivers side for the T3 if anyone can help?
>
> Where theres a will there is a way I believe
>
> Grateful for any tips on routine home maintenance
>
> Cheers Dave
>


11
Hi Greg,

Did my best to bid for the latches but someone had the system rigged going always one dollar higher. Still looking for drivers side 1/4 window latch due to someone trying to break in in the past and breaking the existing. Can any one help?

Cheers Dave



--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, greg esposito <gregespo73@...> wrote:
>
> Latches going off on ebay in 11 hours. Greg E
> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-GOLF-MK-1-TRANSPORTER-T3-FRONT-VENT-LATCHES-GTI-MK1-/220868247108?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336cc5fe44
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: David <davidleibmann@...>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, 14 October 2011 9:06 AM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Home grown maintenance
>
>
>
> Â
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I went on a 1200km holiday travelling high into the Lamington National Park and kicking back at the Cottontree caravan Park on the Sunshine Coast during recent school holidays. Both places are highly recommended as places to visit. The syncro ran beautifully apart from a slight overheating and engine dying after the hill climb (22 degrees in sections with max load in car) just before OReileys. I let it cool down and the turbo fan came on and after 30 minute rest the remainder of the drive was all down hill and problem free however I got a bit anxious watching the temperature gauge going up and down.
> Im due for a service and want to do it myself for a number of reasons. The coolant that is in it is G12 plus and looks very watered down. Where do you empty the coolant from? Ive read the summary in the files of how to replace it and think it cant be that difficult to do. Also do you empty the engine oil by simply removing the oil filter or is there a sump plug? Do I need a new washer for the sump plug or just screw back whats there? Ive changed air filter, rotar arm and distributor cap and want to put new spark plugs in as well. What gap do you use for the spark plugs?
>
> Im also after the swinging latch from the 1/4 window drivers side for the T3 if anyone can help?
>
> Where theres a will there is a way I believe
>
> Grateful for any tips on routine home maintenance
>
> Cheers Dave
>
12
So you just unscrew them from the outside????If they’re that easy to get off send me your  postal address and i’ll send you 2 down...
 
Michael,Townsville Tropical NQ...88 Syncro
 
From: David
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 4:42 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Home grown maintenance
 
 

Hi Greg,

Did my best to bid for the latches but someone had the system rigged going always one dollar higher. Still looking for drivers side 1/4 window latch due to someone trying to break in in the past and breaking the existing. Can any one help?

Cheers Dave

--- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, greg esposito <gregespo73@...> wrote:

>
> Latches going off on
ebay in 11 hours. Greg E
>
href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-GOLF-MK-1-TRANSPORTER-T3-FRONT-VENT-LATCHES-GTI-MK1-/220868247108?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336cc5fe44">http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-GOLF-MK-1-TRANSPORTER-T3-FRONT-VENT-LATCHES-GTI-MK1-/220868247108?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336cc5fe44
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: David
<davidleibmann@...>
> To:
href="mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com">mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com
>
Sent: Friday, 14 October 2011 9:06 AM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Home grown maintenance
>
>
>
>  
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I went on a 1200km holiday travelling
high into the Lamington National Park and kicking back at the Cottontree caravan Park on the Sunshine Coast during recent school holidays. Both places are highly recommended as places to visit. The syncro ran beautifully apart from a slight overheating and engine dying after the hill climb (22 degrees in sections with max load in car) just before OReileys. I let it cool down and the turbo fan came on and after 30 minute rest the remainder of the drive was all down hill and problem free however I got a bit anxious watching the temperature gauge going up and down.
> Im due for a service and want to do it myself for a number of
reasons. The coolant that is in it is G12 plus and looks very watered down. Where do you empty the coolant from? Ive read the summary in the files of how to replace it and think it cant be that difficult to do. Also do you empty the engine oil by simply removing the oil filter or is there a sump plug? Do I need a new washer for the sump plug or just screw back whats there? Ive changed air filter, rotar arm and distributor cap and want to put new spark plugs in as well. What gap do you use for the spark plugs?
>
> Im also after
the swinging latch from the 1/4 window drivers side for the T3 if anyone can help?
>
> Where theres a will there is a way I believe
>
> Grateful for any tips on routine home maintenance
>
>
Cheers Dave
>

13
does a radiator service include a coolant change as well? I have given the radiator fins a good clean and bled the system, is there something else to do? Still want to change the coolant from G12+ that was in it when I bought the car to G11. Do you think 4 bottles of G11 is enough coolant? Just kampers recommend that and that is how many bottles I have at present.

Cheers Dave
14
Hi Micheal,
Im after the drivers side 1/4 window latch. My name is:
David Leibmann
14 Worland Drive
Boambee East
NSW 2452
Im happy to send you some $$ for the latch and would be very grateful.
Thanks Dave


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Hutchinson" <subimanx@...> wrote:
>
> So you just unscrew them from the outside????If they’re that easy to get off send me your postal address and i’ll send you 2 down...
>
> Michael,Townsville Tropical NQ...88 Syncro
>
> From: David
> Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 4:42 PM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Home grown maintenance
>
>
> Hi Greg,
>
> Did my best to bid for the latches but someone had the system rigged going always one dollar higher. Still looking for drivers side 1/4 window latch due to someone trying to break in in the past and breaking the existing. Can any one help?
>
> Cheers Dave
>
> --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, greg esposito <gregespo73@> wrote:
> >
> > Latches going off on ebay in 11 hours. Greg E
> > http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-GOLF-MK-1-TRANSPORTER-T3-FRONT-VENT-LATCHES-GTI-MK1-/220868247108?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336cc5fe44
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: David <davidleibmann@>
> > To: mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, 14 October 2011 9:06 AM
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Home grown maintenance
> >
> >
> >
> > Â
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I went on a 1200km holiday travelling high into the Lamington National Park and kicking back at the Cottontree caravan Park on the Sunshine Coast during recent school holidays. Both places are highly recommended as places to visit. The syncro ran beautifully apart from a slight overheating and engine dying after the hill climb (22 degrees in sections with max load in car) just before OReileys. I let it cool down and the turbo fan came on and after 30 minute rest the remainder of the drive was all down hill and problem free however I got a bit anxious watching the temperature gauge going up and down.
> > Im due for a service and want to do it myself for a number of reasons. The coolant that is in it is G12 plus and looks very watered down. Where do you empty the coolant from? Ive read the summary in the files of how to replace it and think it cant be that difficult to do. Also do you empty the engine oil by simply removing the oil filter or is there a sump plug? Do I need a new washer for the sump plug or just screw back whats there? Ive changed air filter, rotar arm and distributor cap and want to put new spark plugs in as well. What gap do you use for the spark plugs?
> >
> > Im also after the swinging latch from the 1/4 window drivers side for the T3 if anyone can help?
> >
> > Where theres a will there is a way I believe
> >
> > Grateful for any tips on routine home maintenance
> >
> > Cheers Dave
> >
>
15
I'll rip it off tomorrow and send it Friday!!! I'll send the passenger one as well. No good to me as I'm leaving my fixed glass in mine,the latches are from my "parts Syncro"....

Michael Hutchinson, Townsville, 88 Syncro, Manx buggys all powered by SUBARU!!!!!!!

From: "David" <davidleibmann@yahoo.com.au>
Sender: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:36:05 -0000
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
ReplyTo: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Home grown maintenance

 


Hi Micheal,
Im after the drivers side 1/4 window latch. My name is:
David Leibmann
14 Worland Drive
Boambee East
NSW 2452
Im happy to send you some $$ for the latch and would be very grateful.
Thanks Dave

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Hutchinson" <subimanx@...> wrote:
>
> So you just unscrew them from the outside????If they’re that easy to get off send me your postal address and i’ll send you 2 down...
>
> Michael,Townsville Tropical NQ...88 Syncro
>
> From: David
> Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 4:42 PM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Home grown maintenance
>
>
> Hi Greg,
>
> Did my best to bid for the latches but someone had the system rigged going always one dollar higher. Still looking for drivers side 1/4 window latch due to someone trying to break in in the past and breaking the existing. Can any one help?
>
> Cheers Dave
>
> --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, greg esposito <gregespo73@> wrote:
> >
> > Latches going off on ebay in 11 hours. Greg E
> > http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-GOLF-MK-1-TRANSPORTER-T3-FRONT-VENT-LATCHES-GTI-MK1-/220868247108?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336cc5fe44
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: David <davidleibmann@>
> > To: mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, 14 October 2011 9:06 AM
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Home grown maintenance
> >
> >
> >
> > Â
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I went on a 1200km holiday travelling high into the Lamington National Park and kicking back at the Cottontree caravan Park on the Sunshine Coast during recent school holidays. Both places are highly recommended as places to visit. The syncro ran beautifully apart from a slight overheating and engine dying after the hill climb (22 degrees in sections with max load in car) just before OReileys. I let it cool down and the turbo fan came on and after 30 minute rest the remainder of the drive was all down hill and problem free however I got a bit anxious watching the temperature gauge going up and down.
> > Im due for a service and want to do it myself for a number of reasons. The coolant that is in it is G12 plus and looks very watered down. Where do you empty the coolant from? Ive read the summary in the files of how to replace it and think it cant be that difficult to do. Also do you empty the engine oil by simply removing the oil filter or is there a sump plug? Do I need a new washer for the sump plug or just screw back whats there? Ive changed air filter, rotar arm and distributor cap and want to put new spark plugs in as well. What gap do you use for the spark plugs?
> >
> > Im also after the swinging latch from the 1/4 window drivers side for the T3 if anyone can help?
> >
> > Where theres a will there is a way I believe
> >
> > Grateful for any tips on routine home maintenance
> >
> > Cheers Dave
> >
>

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Your a champion Michael
Many Thanks
Dave


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, subimanx@... wrote:
>
> I'll rip it off tomorrow and send it Friday!!! I'll send the passenger one as well. No good to me as I'm leaving my fixed glass in mine,the latches are from my "parts Syncro"....
> Michael Hutchinson, Townsville, 88 Syncro, Manx buggys all powered by SUBARU!!!!!!!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "David" <davidleibmann@...>
> Sender: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:36:05
> To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
> Reply-To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Home grown maintenance
>
>
> Hi Micheal,
> Im after the drivers side 1/4 window latch. My name is:
> David Leibmann
> 14 Worland Drive
> Boambee East
> NSW 2452
> Im happy to send you some $$ for the latch and would be very grateful.
> Thanks Dave
>
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Hutchinson" <subimanx@> wrote:
> >
> > So you just unscrew them from the outside????If they’re that easy to get off send me your postal address and i’ll send you 2 down...
> >
> > Michael,Townsville Tropical NQ...88 Syncro
> >
> > From: David
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 4:42 PM
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Home grown maintenance
> >
> >
> > Hi Greg,
> >
> > Did my best to bid for the latches but someone had the system rigged going always one dollar higher. Still looking for drivers side 1/4 window latch due to someone trying to break in in the past and breaking the existing. Can any one help?
> >
> > Cheers Dave
> >
> > --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, greg esposito <gregespo73@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Latches going off on ebay in 11 hours. Greg E
> > > http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-GOLF-MK-1-TRANSPORTER-T3-FRONT-VENT-LATCHES-GTI-MK1-/220868247108?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336cc5fe44
> > >
> > >
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: David <davidleibmann@>
> > > To: mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Friday, 14 October 2011 9:06 AM
> > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Home grown maintenance
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Â
> > >
> > > Hi everyone,
> > >
> > > I went on a 1200km holiday travelling high into the Lamington National Park and kicking back at the Cottontree caravan Park on the Sunshine Coast during recent school holidays. Both places are highly recommended as places to visit. The syncro ran beautifully apart from a slight overheating and engine dying after the hill climb (22 degrees in sections with max load in car) just before OReileys. I let it cool down and the turbo fan came on and after 30 minute rest the remainder of the drive was all down hill and problem free however I got a bit anxious watching the temperature gauge going up and down.
> > > Im due for a service and want to do it myself for a number of reasons. The coolant that is in it is G12 plus and looks very watered down. Where do you empty the coolant from? Ive read the summary in the files of how to replace it and think it cant be that difficult to do. Also do you empty the engine oil by simply removing the oil filter or is there a sump plug? Do I need a new washer for the sump plug or just screw back whats there? Ive changed air filter, rotar arm and distributor cap and want to put new spark plugs in as well. What gap do you use for the spark plugs?
> > >
> > > Im also after the swinging latch from the 1/4 window drivers side for the T3 if anyone can help?
> > >
> > > Where theres a will there is a way I believe
> > >
> > > Grateful for any tips on routine home maintenance
> > >
> > > Cheers Dave
> > >
> >
>
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In case someone is wanting them .... 
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: subimanx@dodo.com.au
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:47:28 +0000
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Home grown maintenance

 
I'll rip it off tomorrow and send it Friday!!! I'll send the passenger one as well. No good to me as I'm leaving my fixed glass in mine,the latches are from my "parts Syncro"....
Michael Hutchinson, Townsville, 88 Syncro, Manx buggys all powered by SUBARU!!!!!!!
From: "David" <davidleibmann@yahoo.com.au>
Sender: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:36:05 -0000
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
ReplyTo: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Home grown maintenance

 

Hi Micheal,
Im after the drivers side 1/4 window latch. My name is:
David Leibmann
14 Worland Drive
Boambee East
NSW 2452
Im happy to send you some $$ for the latch and would be very grateful.
Thanks Dave

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Hutchinson" <subimanx@...> wrote:
>
> So you just unscrew them from the outside????If they’re that easy to get off send me your postal address and i’ll send you 2 down...
>
> Michael,Townsville Tropical NQ...88 Syncro
>
> From: David
> Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 4:42 PM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Home grown maintenance
>
>
> Hi Greg,
>
> Did my best to bid for the latches but someone had the system rigged going always one dollar higher. Still looking for drivers side 1/4 window latch due to someone trying to break in in the past and breaking the existing. Can any one help?
>
> Cheers Dave
>
> --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, greg esposito <gregespo73@> wrote:
> >
> > Latches going off on ebay in 11 hours. Greg E
> > http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-GOLF-MK-1-TRANSPORTER-T3-FRONT-VENT-LATCHES-GTI-MK1-/220868247108?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336cc5fe44
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: David <davidleibmann@>
> > To: mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, 14 October 2011 9:06 AM
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Home grown maintenance
> >
> >
> >
> > Â
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I went on a 1200km holiday travelling high into the Lamington National Park and kicking back at the Cottontree caravan Park on the Sunshine Coast during recent school holidays. Both places are highly recommended as places to visit. The syncro ran beautifully apart from a slight overheating and engine dying after the hill climb (22 degrees in sections with max load in car) just before OReileys. I let it cool down and the turbo fan came on and after 30 minute rest the remainder of the drive was all down hill and problem free however I got a bit anxious watching the temperature gauge going up and down.
> > Im due for a service and want to do it myself for a number of reasons. The coolant that is in it is G12 plus and looks very watered down. Where do you empty the coolant from? Ive read the summary in the files of how to replace it and think it cant be that difficult to do. Also do you empty the engine oil by simply removing the oil filter or is there a sump plug? Do I need a new washer for the sump plug or just screw back whats there? Ive changed air filter, rotar arm and distributor cap and want to put new spark plugs in as well. What gap do you use for the spark plugs?
> >
> > Im also after the swinging latch from the 1/4 window drivers side for the T3 if anyone can help?
> >
> > Where theres a will there is a way I believe
> >
> > Grateful for any tips on routine home maintenance
> >
> > Cheers Dave
> >
>



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I'm at a loss to understand what is at all wrong with VW's latest coolant concentrate ... G12 Plus. How is reverting to G11, an earlier version, a better alternative?

I prefer 50:50 mix with distilled water, gives me some latitude if I drop any and can top it up with straight distilled water should I get caught short of concentrate.

Ken





To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: davidleibmann@yahoo.com.au
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:28:18 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Coolant and radiator service

 

does a radiator service include a coolant change as well? I have given the radiator fins a good clean and bled the system, is there something else to do? Still want to change the coolant from G12+ that was in it when I bought the car to G11. Do you think 4 bottles of G11 is enough coolant? Just kampers recommend that and that is how many bottles I have at present.

Cheers Dave


19
They're tinted.



> Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> In case someone is wanting them .... Goto:
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1205589Ken
>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
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> I'll rip it off tomorrow and send it Friday!!! I'll send the passenger
> one as well. No good to me as I'm leaving my fixed glass in mine,the
> latches are from my "parts Syncro"....Michael Hutchinson, Townsville, 88
> Syncro, Manx buggys all powered by SUBARU!!!!!!!From: "David"
> <davidleibmann@yahoo.com.au>
> Sender: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:36:05 -0000To:
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> Hi Micheal,
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> Im after the drivers side 1/4 window latch. My name is:
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> 14 Worland Drive
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> Boambee East
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> NSW 2452
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> Im happy to send you some $$ for the latch and would be very grateful.
>
> Thanks Dave
>
>
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Hutchinson"
> <subimanx@...> wrote:
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> > So you just unscrew them from the outside????If they��������re that easy to
> get off send me your postal address and i��������ll send you 2 down...
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> > Michael,Townsville Tropical NQ...88 Syncro
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>
> > From: David
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> > Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 4:42 PM
>
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
>
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Home grown maintenance
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> > Hi Greg,
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> > Did my best to bid for the latches but someone had the system rigged
> going always one dollar higher. Still looking for drivers side 1/4
> window latch due to someone trying to break in in the past and breaking
> the existing. Can any one help?
>
> >
>
> > Cheers Dave
>
> >
>
> > --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, greg esposito
> <gregespo73@> wrote:
>
> > >
>
> > > Latches going off on ebay in 11 hours. Greg E
>
> > >
> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-GOLF-MK-1-TRANSPORTER-T3-FRONT-VENT-LATCHES
> -GTI-MK1-/220868247108?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336cc5fe44
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> > >
>
> > >
>
> > > ________________________________
>
> > > From: David <davidleibmann@>
>
> > > To: mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com
>
> > > Sent: Friday, 14 October 2011 9:06 AM
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> > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Home grown maintenance
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> > > Hi everyone,
>
> > >
>
> > > I went on a 1200km holiday travelling high into the Lamington
> National Park and kicking back at the Cottontree caravan Park on the
> Sunshine Coast during recent school holidays. Both places are highly
> recommended as places to visit. The syncro ran beautifully apart from a
> slight overheating and engine dying after the hill climb (22 degrees in
> sections with max load in car) just before OReileys. I let it cool down
> and the turbo fan came on and after 30 minute rest the remainder of the
> drive was all down hill and problem free however I got a bit anxious
> watching the temperature gauge going up and down.
>
> > > Im due for a service and want to do it myself for a number of
> reasons. The coolant that is in it is G12 plus and looks very watered
> down. Where do you empty the coolant from? Ive read the summary in the
> files of how to replace it and think it cant be that difficult to do.
> Also do you empty the engine oil by simply removing the oil filter or is
> there a sump plug? Do I need a new washer for the sump plug or just
> screw back whats there? Ive changed air filter, rotar arm and
> distributor cap and want to put new spark plugs in as well. What gap do
> you use for the spark plugs?
>
> > >
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> > > Im also after the swinging latch from the 1/4 window drivers side
> for the T3 if anyone can help?
>
> > >
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> > > Where theres a will there is a way I believe
>
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> > > Grateful for any tips on routine home maintenance
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> > > Cheers Dave
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On the G12++ bottle there is no claims of having anticorrosion qualities written on it. Despite G11 having the same active ingredient Ethanediol, G11 claims to have anticorrosion qualities which is written in bold. Believe it or not its a personal choice at the end of the day. I chose G11 this time round and hopefully it will slow down the melting of all those nasty metals
Cheers Dave


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@...> wrote:
>
>
> I'm at a loss to understand what is at all wrong with VW's latest coolant concentrate ... G12 Plus. How is reverting to G11, an earlier version, a better alternative?
> I prefer 50:50 mix with distilled water, gives me some latitude if I drop any and can top it up with straight distilled water should I get caught short of concentrate.
> Ken
>
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>
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> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> From: davidleibmann@...
> Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:28:18 +0000
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Coolant and radiator service
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> Cheers Dave
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