1.My fuel guage was only showing 3/4 full. My mechanic earthed the guage and it went to full, then had the fuel sender replaced. I then filled to the first click, but still only shows 3/4 full.
2.The temperature guage constantly shows beyond 1/2, wheras my 2WD struggles to go beyond 1/4. Had the engine rebuilt, and new coolant....the works. Is this common for Syncros?
3.Speedo needle bounces, even after new cable, and newish pinion shaft installed. I took the speedo to get repaired but showed nothing wrong when put on their machine. My mechanic still thinks it's the speedo.
1. The first thing to be sure of with a syncro is that the tank is actually full at the first click. Every syncro I have ever filled clicks off the pump at 55-60liters. The tank shape and vent design is poor, sometimes parking with the RHR raised can help. My advise is run it down to empty (carry a jerry can) and fill. Its a 70 litre tank, I bet you don't get that much in.
P.S. The exact full mark should be reached with 55ohms not direct to earth.
2. My off the cuff response to you second statement would be your syncro needs a radiator and your 2wd needs a good quality thermostat.
3. If the gauge is tested good I would suspect two things. A. The cable has been fitted with too acute a bend or the pinion is stiff in
its housing. Did you check the new cable for lube before fitting?
From: Gerald Cornish <geraldandrobyn@yahoo.com> To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, 17 December 2013 8:34 AM Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Questions
Hi Guys,
1.My fuel guage was only showing 3/4 full. My mechanic earthed the guage and it went to full, then had the fuel sender replaced. I then filled to the first click, but still only shows 3/4 full.
2.The temperature guage constantly shows beyond 1/2, wheras my 2WD struggles to go beyond 1/4. Had the engine rebuilt, and new coolant....the works. Is this common for Syncros?
3.Speedo needle bounces, even after new cable, and newish pinion shaft installed. I took the speedo to get repaired but showed nothing wrong when put on their machine. My mechanic still thinks it's the speedo.
From:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Greg Esposito Sent: 17 December 2013 09:26 To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Questions
Hi
Gerald,
1.
The first thing to be sure of with a syncro is that the tank is actually full
at the first click. Every syncro I have ever filled clicks off the pump at
55-60liters. The tank shape and vent design is poor, sometimes parking
with the RHR raised can help. My advise is run it down to empty (carry a
jerry can) and fill. Its a 70 litre tank, I bet you don't get that much in.
VAG
doesn’t get too many things wrong but they had brain fade with the Syncro
fuel tank. The venting of any fuel tank has to be from the very top. If
it isn’t, there will always be unfillable space in the tank and that’s
exactly what happens in the Syncro. There are vents in the top of the
tank associated with the vapour retrieval system but they are very difficult to
access. I had mine made accessible when I had some work done some years
ago and I intend to create a top-of-tank breathing system for it. The
only way to get a complete fill otherwise is to jack up the RH side by about
six inches – which is a complete nonsense!
2.
My off the cuff response to you second statement would be your syncro needs a
radiator and your 2wd needs a good quality thermostat.
The
first suspect in any temperature issue is always the thermostat. Mine had
a non-OEM thermostat that was slow and erratic. I got an OEM (Behr) and
it immediately became fast and stable. Temperature gauges might or might
not be accurate but any thermostat can be tested in the usual way – by putting
it in a pot of water and increasing the temperature until it opens. It is
equally important that it closes at the right temperature. This needs to
be measured by a thermometer of known accuracy. It is customary to verify
the thermometer at boiling point.
Be
aware also that the 2WD and the Syncro have different radiators – the Syncro
radiator is considerably thicker (thus more coolant in it) than the 2WD.
There was a "B" and maybe a "C". The etk you gave me Phill is a 1990 edition I guess by then VW had figured out there was no point making a small radiator for the non a/con, cold climate cars. You may have to dig out your old microfiche to get to the bottom of it. The smart garages will only carry the large radiator as it can be retrofitted to 1.9l cars. The after market is not so smart and still produces various sizes smaller than the "E". GE
From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, 23 December 2013 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Questions
That's what I thought also, but Etka only lists the 068 121 253E thicker radiator for the MV engine.
I've prepared the attached for my files.
someone else might find it useful.
Peter
--Original Message Text--- From: Ken Garratt Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 10:07:04 +1100
Hi Peter,Thanks for sharing.
This link should go direct to the catalogue page showing part # VW13631:
Goto: http://www.emagcloud.com/ashdown/Full_Radiator_Catalogue_2012_LR/index.html#/394/
Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: peter.kolevas@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2013 05:15:21 -0800
Subject: RE: [Spam] Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Questions
I got my thicker radiator from Ashdown Ingram part # VW13631 it is manufactured in South Africa $526.
Thanks for the Info, however I have a query. In the past, posting the core thickness of 50mm was mention for the Syncro. That's what I have, which is also a BEHR/HELLA brand. The SA One list 62mm core. Is there a "fatter" one available?
Cheers,
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Garratt Sent: Thursday, 26 December 2013 10:07 AM To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Questions
Hi Peter,
Thanks for sharing.
This link should go direct to the catalogue page showing part # VW13631: