Oldest original motor and gearbox

1
Hi folks,

I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original motor and gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch / gearbox that haven't been touched.
Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it much further ?
Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all peripherals have been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.

Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a tinny. It's a bit like russian roulette.
But that's what makes the trip an adventure.

Mark
2
Wow Mark,
You must service your T3 with respect. Well done. Stir up some Barra for me while youre up north and have a great holiday
Dave

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "mark" <m.mullet@...> wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original motor and gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch / gearbox that haven't been touched.
> Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it much further ?
> Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all peripherals have been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.
>
> Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a tinny. It's a bit like russian roulette.
> But that's what makes the trip an adventure.
>
> Mark
>
3
Hi Mark,
The motor and box in my non syncro T3 are at 315000, box is a bit tight going into 2nd, but motor is charging! Added Xado to motor 5000 ago with very pleasing results. Quieter, smoother, more freely revving. Will be interesting to see long term effects. Will report back after next 300000 :-)
Jim

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "mark" <m.mullet@...> wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original motor and gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch / gearbox that haven't been touched.
> Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it much further ?
> Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all peripherals have been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.
>
> Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a tinny. It's a bit like russian roulette.
> But that's what makes the trip an adventure.
>
> Mark
>
4

From: t3jim <mightyt3@yahoo.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 2 August 2012 7:45 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and gearbox

 
Hi Mark,
The motor and box in my non syncro T3 are at 315000, box is a bit tight going into 2nd, but motor is charging! Added Xado to motor 5000 ago with very pleasing results. Quieter, smoother, more freely revving. Will be interesting to see long term effects. Will report back after next 300000 :-)
Jim

--- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, "mark" <m.mullet@...> wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original motor and gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch / gearbox that haven't been touched.
> Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it much further ?
> Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all peripherals have been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.
>
> Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a tinny. It's a bit like russian roulette.
> But that's what makes the trip an adventure.
>
> Mark
>



5
Dont remember if I already mentioned this but there was a guy on Aussie vee dubbers a while back that had a basically original donk with around 500000kms on the original donk with one cracked head replaced only. He had replaced the gearbox but only because he tows a car on a car trailer regularly.

They are tough old ducks - the high mileage ones seem to have the least problems for some strange reason.

This Samba add syncro is amazing - I didn't think it was possible to find one with less kms that Phill's but there you have it and it also looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.

Skot

On 21/08/2012 7:37 PM, Rob Waite wrote:

From: t3jim <mightyt3@yahoo.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 2 August 2012 7:45 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and gearbox

Hi Mark,
The motor and box in my non syncro T3 are at 315000, box is a bit tight going into 2nd, but motor is charging! Added Xado to motor 5000 ago with very pleasing results. Quieter, smoother, more freely revving. Will be interesting to see long term effects. Will report back after next 300000 :-)
Jim

--- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, "mark" <m.mullet@...> wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original motor and gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch / gearbox that haven't been touched.
> Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it much further ?
> Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all peripherals have been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.
>
> Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a tinny. It's a bit like russian roulette.
> But that's what makes the trip an adventure.
>
> Mark
>




6
There is one around Sydney with less than 10,000kms. A deluxe window van.

Phill



> Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@bigpond.com> wrote:
>
> Dont remember if I already mentioned this but there was a guy on Aussie
> vee dubbers a while back that had a basically original donk with around
> 500000kms on the original donk with one cracked head replaced only. He
> had replaced the gearbox but only because he tows a car on a car trailer
>
> regularly.
>
> They are tough old ducks - the high mileage ones seem to have the least
> problems for some strange reason.
>
> This Samba add syncro is amazing - I didn't think it was possible to
> find one with less kms that Phill's but there you have it and it also
> looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.
>
> Skot
>
> On 21/08/2012 7:37 PM, Rob Waite wrote:
> > How about the other end of the
> > scale?http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1343659
> >
> > *From:* t3jim <mightyt3@yahoo.com.au>
> > *To:* Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > *Sent:* Thursday, 2 August 2012 7:45 PM
> > *Subject:* [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and gearbox
> >
> > Hi Mark,
> > The motor and box in my non syncro T3 are at 315000, box is a bit
> > tight going into 2nd, but motor is charging! Added Xado to motor 5000
> > ago with very pleasing results. Quieter, smoother, more freely
> > revving. Will be interesting to see long term effects. Will report
> > back after next 300000 :-)
> > Jim
> >
> > --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, "mark"
> > <m.mullet@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original motor and
> > gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch / gearbox
> > that haven't been touched.
> > > Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it much
> further ?
> > > Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all peripherals have
> > been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.
> > >
> > > Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a tinny. It's a
>
> > bit like russian roulette.
> > > But that's what makes the trip an adventure.
> > >
> > > Mark
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
7
A deluxe syncro window van or a 2wd?

Skot

On 22/08/2012 7:03 AM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:
 

There is one around Sydney with less than 10,000kms. A deluxe window van.

Phill

> Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@bigpond.com> wrote:
>
> Dont remember if I already mentioned this but there was a guy on Aussie
> vee dubbers a while back that had a basically original donk with around
> 500000kms on the original donk with one cracked head replaced only. He
> had replaced the gearbox but only because he tows a car on a car trailer
>
> regularly.
>
> They are tough old ducks - the high mileage ones seem to have the least
> problems for some strange reason.
>
> This Samba add syncro is amazing - I didn't think it was possible to
> find one with less kms that Phill's but there you have it and it also
> looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.
>
> Skot
>
> On 21/08/2012 7:37 PM, Rob Waite wrote:
> > How about the other end of the
> > scale?http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1343659
> >
> > *From:* t3jim <mightyt3@yahoo.com.au>
> > *To:* Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > *Sent:* Thursday, 2 August 2012 7:45 PM
> > *Subject:* [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and gearbox
> >
> > Hi Mark,
> > The motor and box in my non syncro T3 are at 315000, box is a bit
> > tight going into 2nd, but motor is charging! Added Xado to motor 5000
> > ago with very pleasing results. Quieter, smoother, more freely
> > revving. Will be interesting to see long term effects. Will report
> > back after next 300000 :-)
> > Jim
> >
> > --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, "mark"
> > <m.mullet@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original motor and
> > gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch / gearbox
> > that haven't been touched.
> > > Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it much
> further ?
> > > Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all peripherals have
> > been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.
> > >
> > > Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a tinny. It's a
>
> > bit like russian roulette.
> > > But that's what makes the trip an adventure.
> > >
> > > Mark
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >


8
that's a very low price for that syncro .
could ask double even,
the way things are going lately.
On 8/21/2012 3:04 PM, Mr Scott Pitcher wrote:
 

A deluxe syncro window van or a 2wd?

Skot

On 22/08/2012 7:03 AM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:
 

There is one around Sydney with less than 10,000kms. A deluxe window van.

Phill

> Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@bigpond.com> wrote:
>
> Dont remember if I already mentioned this but there was a guy on Aussie
> vee dubbers a while back that had a basically original donk with around
> 500000kms on the original donk with one cracked head replaced only. He
> had replaced the gearbox but only because he tows a car on a car trailer
>
> regularly.
>
> They are tough old ducks - the high mileage ones seem to have the least
> problems for some strange reason.
>
> This Samba add syncro is amazing - I didn't think it was possible to
> find one with less kms that Phill's but there you have it and it also
> looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.
>
> Skot
>
> On 21/08/2012 7:37 PM, Rob Waite wrote:
> > How about the other end of the
> > scale?http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1343659
> >
> > *From:* t3jim <mightyt3@yahoo.com.au>
> > *To:* Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > *Sent:* Thursday, 2 August 2012 7:45 PM
> > *Subject:* [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and gearbox
> >
> > Hi Mark,
> > The motor and box in my non syncro T3 are at 315000, box is a bit
> > tight going into 2nd, but motor is charging! Added Xado to motor 5000
> > ago with very pleasing results. Quieter, smoother, more freely
> > revving. Will be interesting to see long term effects. Will report
> > back after next 300000 :-)
> > Jim
> >
> > --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, "mark"
> > <m.mullet@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original motor and
> > gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch / gearbox
> > that haven't been touched.
> > > Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it much
> further ?
> > > Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all peripherals have
> > been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.
> > >
> > > Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a tinny. It's a
>
> > bit like russian roulette.
> > > But that's what makes the trip an adventure.
> > >
> > > Mark
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >



9
A deluxe syncro window van



> Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@bigpond.com> wrote:
>
> A deluxe syncro window van or a 2wd?
>
> Skot
>
> On 22/08/2012 7:03 AM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:
> >
> > There is one around Sydney with less than 10,000kms. A deluxe window
> van.
> >
> > Phill
> >
> > > Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@bigpond.com
> > <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>> wrote:
> > >
> > > Dont remember if I already mentioned this but there was a guy on
> Aussie
> > > vee dubbers a while back that had a basically original donk with
> around
> > > 500000kms on the original donk with one cracked head replaced only.
> He
> > > had replaced the gearbox but only because he tows a car on a car
> > trailer
> > >
> > > regularly.
> > >
> > > They are tough old ducks - the high mileage ones seem to have the
> least
> > > problems for some strange reason.
> > >
> > > This Samba add syncro is amazing - I didn't think it was possible to
> > > find one with less kms that Phill's but there you have it and it
> also
> > > looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.
> > >
> > > Skot
> > >
> > > On 21/08/2012 7:37 PM, Rob Waite wrote:
> > > > How about the other end of the
> > > > scale?http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1343659
> > > >
> > > > *From:* t3jim <mightyt3@yahoo.com.au
> <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au>>
> > > > *To:* Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > *Sent:* Thursday, 2 August 2012 7:45 PM
> > > > *Subject:* [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and
> gearbox
> > > >
> > > > Hi Mark,
> > > > The motor and box in my non syncro T3 are at 315000, box is a bit
> > > > tight going into 2nd, but motor is charging! Added Xado to motor
> 5000
> > > > ago with very pleasing results. Quieter, smoother, more freely
> > > > revving. Will be interesting to see long term effects. Will report
> > > > back after next 300000 :-)
> > > > Jim
> > > >
> > > > --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, "mark"
> > > > <m.mullet@...> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original motor and
> > > > gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch / gearbox
> > > > that haven't been touched.
> > > > > Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it much
> > > further ?
> > > > > Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all peripherals
> have
> > > > been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.
> > > > >
> > > > > Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a tinny.
> > It's a
> > >
> > > > bit like russian roulette.
> > > > > But that's what makes the trip an adventure.
> > > > >
> > > > > Mark
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >
10
With that many kms it is unlikely to have seen any sign of dirt or even been out in the rain.

Skot

On 22/08/2012 8:30 AM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:
 

A deluxe syncro window van

> Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@bigpond.com> wrote:
>
> A deluxe syncro window van or a 2wd?
>
> Skot
>
> On 22/08/2012 7:03 AM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:
> >
> > There is one around Sydney with less than 10,000kms. A deluxe window
> van.
> >
> > Phill
> >
> > > Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@bigpond.com
> > <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>> wrote:
> > >
> > > Dont remember if I already mentioned this but there was a guy on
> Aussie
> > > vee dubbers a while back that had a basically original donk with
> around
> > > 500000kms on the original donk with one cracked head replaced only.
> He
> > > had replaced the gearbox but only because he tows a car on a car
> > trailer
> > >
> > > regularly.
> > >
> > > They are tough old ducks - the high mileage ones seem to have the
> least
> > > problems for some strange reason.
> > >
> > > This Samba add syncro is amazing - I didn't think it was possible to
> > > find one with less kms that Phill's but there you have it and it
> also
> > > looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.
> > >
> > > Skot
> > >
> > > On 21/08/2012 7:37 PM, Rob Waite wrote:
> > > > How about the other end of the
> > > > scale?http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1343659
> > > >
> > > > *From:* t3jim <mightyt3@yahoo.com.au
> <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au>>
> > > > *To:* Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > *Sent:* Thursday, 2 August 2012 7:45 PM
> > > > *Subject:* [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and
> gearbox
> > > >
> > > > Hi Mark,
> > > > The motor and box in my non syncro T3 are at 315000, box is a bit
> > > > tight going into 2nd, but motor is charging! Added Xado to motor
> 5000
> > > > ago with very pleasing results. Quieter, smoother, more freely
> > > > revving. Will be interesting to see long term effects. Will report
> > > > back after next 300000 :-)
> > > > Jim
> > > >
> > > > --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, "mark"
> > > > <m.mullet@...> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original motor and
> > > > gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch / gearbox
> > > > that haven't been touched.
> > > > > Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it much
> > > further ?
> > > > > Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all peripherals
> have
> > > > been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.
> > > > >
> > > > > Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a tinny.
> > It's a
> > >
> > > > bit like russian roulette.
> > > > > But that's what makes the trip an adventure.
> > > > >
> > > > > Mark
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >


11
Yes, I think that it is only around 7,000kms.



> Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@bigpond.com> wrote:
>
> With that many kms it is unlikely to have seen any sign of dirt or even
> been out in the rain.
>
> Skot
>
> On 22/08/2012 8:30 AM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:
> >
> > A deluxe syncro window van
> >
> > > Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@bigpond.com
> > <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>> wrote:
> > >
> > > A deluxe syncro window van or a 2wd?
> > >
> > > Skot
> > >
> > > On 22/08/2012 7:03 AM, plander@optusnet.com.au
> > <mailto:plander%40optusnet.com.au> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > There is one around Sydney with less than 10,000kms. A deluxe
> window
> > > van.
> > > >
> > > > Phill
> > > >
> > > > > Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@bigpond.com
> > <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>
> > > > <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Dont remember if I already mentioned this but there was a guy on
> > > Aussie
> > > > > vee dubbers a while back that had a basically original donk with
> > > around
> > > > > 500000kms on the original donk with one cracked head replaced
> only.
> > > He
> > > > > had replaced the gearbox but only because he tows a car on a car
> > > > trailer
> > > > >
> > > > > regularly.
> > > > >
> > > > > They are tough old ducks - the high mileage ones seem to have
> the
> > > least
> > > > > problems for some strange reason.
> > > > >
> > > > > This Samba add syncro is amazing - I didn't think it was
> possible to
> > > > > find one with less kms that Phill's but there you have it and it
> > > also
> > > > > looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.
> > > > >
> > > > > Skot
> > > > >
> > > > > On 21/08/2012 7:37 PM, Rob Waite wrote:
> > > > > > How about the other end of the
> > > > > >
> scale?http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1343659
> > > > > >
> > > > > > *From:* t3jim <mightyt3@yahoo.com.au
> > <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au>
> > > <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au>>
> > > > > > *To:* Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > *Sent:* Thursday, 2 August 2012 7:45 PM
> > > > > > *Subject:* [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and
> > > gearbox
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hi Mark,
> > > > > > The motor and box in my non syncro T3 are at 315000, box is a
> bit
> > > > > > tight going into 2nd, but motor is charging! Added Xado to
> motor
> > > 5000
> > > > > > ago with very pleasing results. Quieter, smoother, more freely
> > > > > > revving. Will be interesting to see long term effects. Will
> report
> > > > > > back after next 300000 :-)
> > > > > > Jim
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, "mark"
> > > > > > <m.mullet@...> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original motor
> and
> > > > > > gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch /
> gearbox
> > > > > > that haven't been touched.
> > > > > > > Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it
> much
> > > > > further ?
> > > > > > > Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all
> peripherals
> > > have
> > > > > > been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a
> tinny.
> > > > It's a
> > > > >
> > > > > > bit like russian roulette.
> > > > > > > But that's what makes the trip an adventure.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Mark
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >
12
Phill, your keeping your cards close to your chest, it wouldn't happen to be blue would it? Greg E

From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2012 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and gearbox
 
Yes, I think that it is only around 7,000kms.

> Mr Scott Pitcher <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com> wrote:
>
> With that many kms it is unlikely to have seen any sign of dirt or even
> been out in the rain.
>
> Skot
>
> On 22/08/2012 8:30 AM, mailto:plander%40optusnet.com.au wrote:
> >
> > A deluxe syncro window van
> >
> > > Mr Scott Pitcher <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com
> > <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>> wrote:
> > >
> > > A deluxe syncro window van or a 2wd?
> > >
> > > Skot
> > >
> > > On 22/08/2012 7:03 AM, mailto:plander%40optusnet.com.au
> > <mailto:plander%40optusnet.com.au> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > There is one around Sydney with less than 10,000kms. A deluxe
> window
> > > van.
> > > >
> > > > Phill
> > > >
> > > > > Mr Scott Pitcher <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com
> > <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>
> > > > <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Dont remember if I already mentioned this but there was a guy on
> > > Aussie
> > > > > vee dubbers a while back that had a basically original donk with
> > > around
> > > > > 500000kms on the original donk with one cracked head replaced
> only.
> > > He
> > > > > had replaced the gearbox but only because he tows a car on a car
> > > > trailer
> > > > >
> > > > > regularly.
> > > > >
> > > > > They are tough old ducks - the high mileage ones seem to have
> the
> > > least
> > > > > problems for some strange reason.
> > > > >
> > > > > This Samba add syncro is amazing - I didn't think it was
> possible to
> > > > > find one with less kms that Phill's but there you have it and it
> > > also
> > > > > looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.
> > > > >
> > > > > Skot
> > > > >
> > > > > On 21/08/2012 7:37 PM, Rob Waite wrote:
> > > > > > How about the other end of the
> > > > > >
> scale?http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1343659
> > > > > >
> > > > > > *From:* t3jim <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au
> > <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au>
> > > <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au>>
> > > > > > *To:* mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > *Sent:* Thursday, 2 August 2012 7:45 PM
> > > > > > *Subject:* [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and
> > > gearbox
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hi Mark,
> > > > > > The motor and box in my non syncro T3 are at 315000, box is a
> bit
> > > > > > tight going into 2nd, but motor is charging! Added Xado to
> motor
> > > 5000
> > > > > > ago with very pleasing results. Quieter, smoother, more freely
> > > > > > revving. Will be interesting to see long term effects. Will
> report
> > > > > > back after next 300000 :-)
> > > > > > Jim
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, "mark"
> > > > > > <m.mullet@...> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original motor
> and
> > > > > > gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch /
> gearbox
> > > > > > that haven't been touched.
> > > > > > > Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it
> much
> > > > > further ?
> > > > > > > Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all
> peripherals
> > > have
> > > > > > been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a
> tinny.
> > > > It's a
> > > > >
> > > > > > bit like russian roulette.
> > > > > > > But that's what makes the trip an adventure.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Mark
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >
13
No, mine's done around 58,000kms.

I know the person that owns the low klm syncro and I don't think that he would wan't too many to know about it. I have to respect his wishes.

It's a metallic gold syncro deluxe window van. I think that it's an '89.

Phill



> greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Phill, your keeping your cards close to your chest, it wouldn't happen
> to be blue would it? Greg E
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2012 9:15 AM
> Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and
> gearbox
>
>
> ����
>
> Yes, I think that it is only around 7,000kms.
>
> > Mr Scott Pitcher <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com> wrote:
> >
> > With that many kms it is unlikely to have seen any sign of dirt or
> even
> > been out in the rain.
> >
> > Skot
> >
> > On 22/08/2012 8:30 AM, mailto:plander%40optusnet.com.au wrote:
> > >
> > > A deluxe syncro window van
> > >
> > > > Mr Scott Pitcher <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com
> > > <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > A deluxe syncro window van or a 2wd?
> > > >
> > > > Skot
> > > >
> > > > On 22/08/2012 7:03 AM, mailto:plander%40optusnet.com.au
> > > <mailto:plander%40optusnet.com.au> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > There is one around Sydney with less than 10,000kms. A deluxe
> > window
> > > > van.
> > > > >
> > > > > Phill
> > > > >
> > > > > > Mr Scott Pitcher <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com
> > > <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>
> > > > > <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Dont remember if I already mentioned this but there was a guy
> on
> > > > Aussie
> > > > > > vee dubbers a while back that had a basically original donk
> with
> > > > around
> > > > > > 500000kms on the original donk with one cracked head replaced
> > only.
> > > > He
> > > > > > had replaced the gearbox but only because he tows a car on a
> car
> > > > > trailer
> > > > > >
> > > > > > regularly.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > They are tough old ducks - the high mileage ones seem to have
> > the
> > > > least
> > > > > > problems for some strange reason.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > This Samba add syncro is amazing - I didn't think it was
> > possible to
> > > > > > find one with less kms that Phill's but there you have it and
> it
> > > > also
> > > > > > looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Skot
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On 21/08/2012 7:37 PM, Rob Waite wrote:
> > > > > > > How about the other end of the
> > > > > > >
> > scale?http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1343659
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > *From:* t3jim <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au
> > > <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au>
> > > > <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au>>
> > > > > > > *To:* mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com
> > > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > > *Sent:* Thursday, 2 August 2012 7:45 PM
> > > > > > > *Subject:* [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor
> and
> > > > gearbox
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hi Mark,
> > > > > > > The motor and box in my non syncro T3 are at 315000, box is
> a
> > bit
> > > > > > > tight going into 2nd, but motor is charging! Added Xado to
> > motor
> > > > 5000
> > > > > > > ago with very pleasing results. Quieter, smoother, more
> freely
> > > > > > > revving. Will be interesting to see long term effects. Will
> > report
> > > > > > > back after next 300000 :-)
> > > > > > > Jim
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, "mark"
> > > > > > > <m.mullet@...> wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original
> motor
> > and
> > > > > > > gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch /
> > gearbox
> > > > > > > that haven't been touched.
> > > > > > > > Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it
> > much
> > > > > > further ?
> > > > > > > > Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all
> > peripherals
> > > > have
> > > > > > > been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a
> > tinny.
> > > > > It's a
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > bit like russian roulette.
> > > > > > > > But that's what makes the trip an adventure.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Mark
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > >
>
>
14
With that mileage, it probably sits in a garage under a sheet and rarely
ever sees the light of day.

You must talk him into bringing it to the Nationals.

Skot

On 22/08/2012 9:37 AM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:
> No, mine's done around 58,000kms.
>
> I know the person that owns the low klm syncro and I don't think that he would wan't too many to know about it. I have to respect his wishes.
>
> It's a metallic gold syncro deluxe window van. I think that it's an '89.
>
> Phill
>
>
>
>> greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> Phill, your keeping your cards close to your chest, it wouldn't happen
>> to be blue would it? Greg E
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
>> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
>> Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2012 9:15 AM
>> Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and
>> gearbox
>>
>>
>> ÂÂ
>>
>> Yes, I think that it is only around 7,000kms.
>>
>>> Mr Scott Pitcher <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> With that many kms it is unlikely to have seen any sign of dirt or
>> even
>>> been out in the rain.
>>>
>>> Skot
>>>
>>> On 22/08/2012 8:30 AM, mailto:plander%40optusnet.com.au wrote:
>>>> A deluxe syncro window van
>>>>
>>>>> Mr Scott Pitcher <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com
>>>> <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>> wrote:
>>>>> A deluxe syncro window van or a 2wd?
>>>>>
>>>>> Skot
>>>>>
>>>>> On 22/08/2012 7:03 AM, mailto:plander%40optusnet.com.au
>>>> <mailto:plander%40optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>>>>>> There is one around Sydney with less than 10,000kms. A deluxe
>>> window
>>>>> van.
>>>>>> Phill
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Mr Scott Pitcher <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com
>>>> <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>
>>>>>> <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>> wrote:
>>>>>>> Dont remember if I already mentioned this but there was a guy
>> on
>>>>> Aussie
>>>>>>> vee dubbers a while back that had a basically original donk
>> with
>>>>> around
>>>>>>> 500000kms on the original donk with one cracked head replaced
>>> only.
>>>>> He
>>>>>>> had replaced the gearbox but only because he tows a car on a
>> car
>>>>>> trailer
>>>>>>> regularly.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> They are tough old ducks - the high mileage ones seem to have
>>> the
>>>>> least
>>>>>>> problems for some strange reason.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> This Samba add syncro is amazing - I didn't think it was
>>> possible to
>>>>>>> find one with less kms that Phill's but there you have it and
>> it
>>>>> also
>>>>>>> looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Skot
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 21/08/2012 7:37 PM, Rob Waite wrote:
>>>>>>>> How about the other end of the
>>>>>>>>
>>> scale?http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1343659
>>>>>>>> *From:* t3jim <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au
>>>> <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au>
>>>>> <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au>>
>>>>>>>> *To:* mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com
>>>> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
>>>>>> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
>>>>>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, 2 August 2012 7:45 PM
>>>>>>>> *Subject:* [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor
>> and
>>>>> gearbox
>>>>>>>> Hi Mark,
>>>>>>>> The motor and box in my non syncro T3 are at 315000, box is
>> a
>>> bit
>>>>>>>> tight going into 2nd, but motor is charging! Added Xado to
>>> motor
>>>>> 5000
>>>>>>>> ago with very pleasing results. Quieter, smoother, more
>> freely
>>>>>>>> revving. Will be interesting to see long term effects. Will
>>> report
>>>>>>>> back after next 300000 :-)
>>>>>>>> Jim
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, "mark"
>>>>>>>> <m.mullet@...> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hi folks,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original
>> motor
>>> and
>>>>>>>> gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch /
>>> gearbox
>>>>>>>> that haven't been touched.
>>>>>>>>> Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it
>>> much
>>>>>>> further ?
>>>>>>>>> Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all
>>> peripherals
>>>>> have
>>>>>>>> been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.
>>>>>>>>> Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a
>>> tinny.
>>>>>> It's a
>>>>>>>> bit like russian roulette.
>>>>>>>>> But that's what makes the trip an adventure.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Mark
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
>
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15
> You must talk him into bringing it to the Nationals.
>

It's not registered.
16
That's not what I meant. I was trying to suggest that you were coveting it for your collection. Any way gold is no good to you.
What you NEED is a 16" blue sinka. There must be heaps of low miles ones of those around!!! Greg E

From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2012 9:37 AM
Subject: Re: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and gearbox

No, mine's done around 58,000kms.

I know the person that owns the low klm syncro and I don't think that he would wan't too many to know about it. I have to respect his wishes.

It's a metallic gold syncro deluxe window van. I think that it's an '89.

Phill



> greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Phill, your keeping your cards close to your chest, it wouldn't happen
> to be blue would it? Greg E
>
> 
>
> ________________________________
>  From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
>
Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2012 9:15 AM
> Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and
> gearbox
> 
> 
>   
> 
> Yes, I think that it is only around 7,000kms.
>
> > Mr Scott Pitcher <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com> wrote:
> >
> > With that many kms it is unlikely to have seen any sign of dirt or
> even
> > been out in the rain.
> >
> > Skot
> >
> > On 22/08/2012 8:30 AM, mailto:plander%40optusnet.com.au wrote:
> > >
> > > A deluxe syncro window van
> > >
> > > > Mr Scott Pitcher <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com
> > > <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > A deluxe syncro window van or a 2wd?
> > > >
> > > > Skot
> > > >
> > > > On 22/08/2012 7:03 AM, mailto:plander%40optusnet.com.au
> > > <mailto:plander%40optusnet.com.au> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > There is one around Sydney with less than 10,000kms. A deluxe
> >
window
> > > > van.
> > > > >
> > > > > Phill
> > > > >
> > > > > > Mr Scott Pitcher <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com
> > > <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>
> > > > > <mailto:spbconsulting%40bigpond.com>> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Dont remember if I already mentioned this but there was a guy
>
on
> > > > Aussie
> > > > > > vee dubbers a while back that had a basically original donk
> with
> > > > around
> > > > > > 500000kms on the original donk with one cracked head replaced
> > only.
> > > > He
> > > > > > had replaced the gearbox but only because he tows a car on a
> car
> > > > > trailer
> > > > > >
> > > > > > regularly.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > They are tough old ducks - the high mileage ones seem to have
> > the
> > > > least
> > > > > > problems for some strange reason.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > This Samba add syncro is amazing - I didn't think it was
> > possible to
> > > > > > find one with less kms that Phill's but there you have it and
> it
> > > > also
> > > > > > looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Skot
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On 21/08/2012 7:37 PM, Rob Waite wrote:
> > > > > > > How about the other end of the
> > > > > > >
> > scale?http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1343659
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > *From:* t3jim <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au
> > > <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au>
> > > > <mailto:mightyt3%40yahoo.com.au>>
> > > > > > > *To:* mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com
> > > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > > *Sent:* Thursday, 2 August 2012 7:45 PM
> > > > > > > *Subject:* [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor
> and
> > > > gearbox
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hi Mark,
> > > > > > > The motor and box in my non syncro T3 are at 315000, box is
> a
> > bit
> > > > > > > tight going into 2nd, but motor is charging! Added Xado to
> > motor
> > > > 5000
> > > > > > > ago with very pleasing results. Quieter, smoother, more
> freely
> > > > > > > revving. Will be interesting to see long term effects. Will
> > report
> > > > > > > back after next 300000 :-)
> > > > > > > Jim
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --- In mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com, "mark"
> > > > > > > <m.mullet@...> wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I'm just pondering what's the oldest ( kms ) original
> motor
> > and
> > > > > > > gearbox out there. I'm at 305000 k's on a motor / clutch /
> > gearbox
> > > > > > > that haven't been touched.
> > > > > > > > Statistically speaking, what are my chances of making it
> > much
> > > > > > further ?
> > > > > > > > Doesn't use any oil or water, runs well. Most all
> > peripherals
> > > > have
> > > > > > > been replaced. AFM, Starter motor, water pump, dizzy.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Just about to undertake another trip up north towing a
> > tinny.
> > > > > It's a
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > bit like russian roulette.
> > > > > > > > But that's what makes the trip an adventure.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Mark
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > >
>   
>


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17
> What you NEED is a 16" blue sinka. There must be heaps of low miles ones
> of those around!!! Greg E
>

Yes please.
18
A sinka can't be a syncro because they are floatas but if Phil says Yes please they must be worth having. My campa has a kitchen sinka. Ford put out a ka which some thought was a sin. The French used to sell Simcas.  I can't thinka. OK I give up what's a sinka? 
Roger
Melbourne

From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2012 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and gearbox
 

> What you NEED is a 16" blue sinka. There must be heaps of low miles ones
> of those around!!! Greg E
>

Yes please.
19
Well Rog you are obviously spending to much time on the net researching t5s and not enough time learning about all things syncro. A sinka is a single cab.  Greg E

From: Roger Bell <bellrmit@yahoo.com.au>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2012 11:15 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] A sinka?
 
A sinka can't be a syncro because they are floatas but if Phil says Yes please they must be worth having. My campa has a kitchen sinka. Ford put out a ka which some thought was a sin. The French used to sell Simcas.  I can't thinka. OK I give up what's a sinka? 
Roger
Melbourne

From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2012 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and gearbox
 
> What you NEED is a 16" blue sinka. There must be heaps of low miles ones > of those around!!! Greg E > Yes please.
20
Doh! Oh the shame. Looks like I'll have to be knocking on the doors of the Ecuadorian embassy.
Roger

From: greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, 23 August 2012 7:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] A sinka?
 
Well Rog you are obviously spending to much time on the net researching t5s and not enough time learning about all things syncro. A sinka is a single cab.  Greg E

From: Roger Bell <bellrmit@yahoo.com.au>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2012 11:15 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] A sinka?
 
A sinka can't be a syncro because they are floatas but if Phil says Yes please they must be worth having. My campa has a kitchen sinka. Ford put out a ka which some thought was a sin. The French used to sell Simcas.  I can't thinka. OK I give up what's a sinka? 
Roger
Melbourne

From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2012 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Oldest original motor and gearbox
 
> What you NEED is a 16" blue sinka. There must be heaps of low miles ones > of those around!!! Greg E > Yes please.