re: German decouplers from USA

1
All,
Wow this looks cheap or am I missing something besides shipping costs?
Worth recording this link in our forum files?
Goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=892286
Cheers.
Ken 

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2
"These decouplers are an exact replica of the original vw design"
What a load of crap! None of them are a replica of the original vw design.



> Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> All,
>
> Wow this looks cheap or am I missing something besides shipping costs?
>
> Worth recording this link in our forum files?
>
> Goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=892286
>
> Cheers.
>
> Ken
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> A world FIRST in property search has arrived! Check out Domain Radar
> NOW!
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3

OK, let’s cool it!! 

The original VW design being referred to must be the wire cable operated decoupler that was produced for a short time before they went to the VC drivetrain.

It would be really useful if someone could attach dates and numbers produced to the pre-VC production.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: 15 December 2009 12:13
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] re: German decouplers from USA

 

 

"These decouplers are an exact replica of the original vw design"
What a load of crap! None of them are a replica of the original vw design.

> Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail. com>
wrote:
>
>
> All,
>
> Wow this looks cheap or am I missing something besides shipping costs?
>
> Worth recording this link in our forum files?
>
> Goto: http://www.thesamba .com/vw/classifi eds/detail. php?id=892286
>
> Cheers.
>
> Ken
>
> ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
> A world FIRST in property search has arrived! Check out Domain Radar
> NOW!
> http://clk.atdmt. com/NMN/go/ 157631292/ direct/01/

4
Phill,
Should you choose to taken legal proceedings against the gentleman in question, he will plead the Fifth Amendment ..  haha.
Ken
 
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: plander@optusnet.com.au
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:13:07 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] re: German decouplers from USA

 
"These decouplers are an exact replica of the original vw design"
What a load of crap! None of them are a replica of the original vw design.

> Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail. com> wrote:
>
>
> All,
>
> Wow this looks cheap or am I missing something besides shipping costs?
>
> Worth recording this link in our forum files?
>
> Goto: http://www.thesamba .com/vw/classifi eds/detail. php?id=892286
>
> Cheers.
>
> Ken
>
> ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
> A world FIRST in property search has arrived! Check out Domain Radar
> NOW!
> http://clk.atdmt. com/NMN/go/ 157631292/ direct/01/


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5

Phill,

Attached is a drawing of a decoupler with part numbers – could this be the “original VW design” referred to?

Yurik

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: Tuesday, 15 December 2009 9:13 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] re: German decouplers from USA

 

 

"These decouplers are an exact replica of the original vw design"
What a load of crap! None of them are a replica of the original vw design.

> Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>
>
> All,
>
> Wow this looks cheap or am I missing something besides shipping costs?
>
> Worth recording this link in our forum files?
>
> Goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=892286
>
> Cheers.
>
> Ken
>
> __________________________________________________________
> A world FIRST in property search has arrived! Check out Domain Radar
> NOW!
> http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157631292/direct/01/

6

Yurik,

That is the vacuum actuated decoupler.  I might have some information on the cable operated decoupler somewhere; I will have a hunt for it.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Yurik Orlowsky
Sent: 15 December 2009 14:08
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] re: German decouplers from USA

 

 

Phill,

Attached is a drawing of a decoupler with part numbers – could this be the “original VW design” referred to?

Yurik

 

7
Hello everyone,

I would like to make a comment about the decoupler from USA.
The picture from "TheSamba" Site looks like identical to the one I bought from "Syncro Services" in Germany. You can just see the needle bearing for the drive pinion and also the little centralising tube.
My guess is that he was able to buy the decouplers from the same factory as "Syncro Services".

My german Transporter book tells me, up to 11/90 you could buy either the VC coupling or the decoupler for the Syncro.
However,on the SYNCRO.ORG site: http://www.syncro.org/disengager.shtml
it tells a different story. (It never made it into production).

Cheers,
Theo
8
Is anyone running one of these usa decouplers,because they are still dearer than the ones you can get from South Africa but,the SouthAfrican ones require machining of the nose cone.Does anyone know who can do this machining and how much it is worth.You can get one from the Syncro Hospital for about 2G Oz.Anyone who has bought one from either country let us all know,as the way the dollar is it is a good time to get one.If the yank ones are any good,I suspect it would be better to go one,I dont know?Can anyone help.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "theoweiss" <teows@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I would like to make a comment about the decoupler from USA.
> The picture from "TheSamba" Site looks like identical to the one I bought from "Syncro Services" in Germany. You can just see the needle bearing for the drive pinion and also the little centralising tube.
> My guess is that he was able to buy the decouplers from the same factory as "Syncro Services".
>
> My german Transporter book tells me, up to 11/90 you could buy either the VC coupling or the decoupler for the Syncro.
> However,on the SYNCRO.ORG site: http://www.syncro.org/disengager.shtml
> it tells a different story. (It never made it into production).
>
> Cheers,
> Theo
>
9
I have a Tom Lengyel. It came complete with the nose cone. Have had
it 5 years and still seems to be working OK. I could have sent my
nose cone back but I never got around to it. At the time I bought it
I think the A dollar only got me about 50 cents or so US. Typical bad
timing on my part. Mine doesn't have the needle bearings like the
others seem to have now and appear to be preferable.

Bruce




On 15/12/2009, at 8:18 PM, bencroft96 wrote:

> Is anyone running one of these usa decouplers,because they are
> still dearer than the ones you can get from South Africa but,the
> SouthAfrican ones require machining of the nose cone.Does anyone
> know who can do this machining and how much it is worth.You can get
> one from the Syncro Hospital for about 2G Oz.Anyone who has bought
> one from either country let us all know,as the way the dollar is it
> is a good time to get one.If the yank ones are any good,I suspect
> it would be better to go one,I dont know?Can anyone help.
>
10
these ones require machining also, you have to return your nose cone or pay a $250 core charge
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782

On 15/12/2009, at 9:18 PM, bencroft96 wrote:

 

Is anyone running one of these usa decouplers,because they are still dearer than the ones you can get from South Africa but,the SouthAfrican ones require machining of the nose cone.Does anyone know who can do this machining and how much it is worth.You can get one from the Syncro Hospital for about 2G Oz.Anyone who has bought one from either country let us all know,as the way the dollar is it is a good time to get one.If the yank ones are any good,I suspect it would be better to go one,I dont know?Can anyone help.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, "theoweiss" <teows@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I would like to make a comment about the decoupler from USA.
> The picture from "TheSamba" Site looks like identical to the one I bought from "Syncro Services" in Germany. You can just see the needle bearing for the drive pinion and also the little centralising tube.
> My guess is that he was able to buy the decouplers from the same factory as "Syncro Services".
>
> My german Transporter book tells me, up to 11/90 you could buy either the VC coupling or the decoupler for the Syncro.
> However,on the SYNCRO.ORG site: http://www.syncro. org/disengager. shtml
> it tells a different story. (It never made it into production).
>
> Cheers,
> Theo
>


11
Hi there,

We are running a Syncro Services decoupler from Germany which, as Theo points out, may be the same as those advertised on The Samba in the US. At current exchange rates, they are worth just over $1K. Shipping costs to and fro were relatively low (nose cone sent sea mail via Australia Post). So far so good on the performance front. My experienced VW mechanic seemed to think it was a good piece of kit.

Hartmut, Syncro Services do charge a cheaper rate for customers outside the EU, i.e minus VAT, by the way.

Cheers and Chrerry Mistmas all.

Francesca.


On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 9:40 PM, Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:

I have a Tom Lengyel. It came complete with the nose cone. Have had
it 5 years and still seems to be working OK. I could have sent my
nose cone back but I never got around to it. At the time I bought it
I think the A dollar only got me about 50 cents or so US. Typical bad
timing on my part. Mine doesn't have the needle bearings like the
others seem to have now and appear to be preferable.

Bruce



On 15/12/2009, at 8:18 PM, bencroft96 wrote:

> Is anyone running one of these usa decouplers,because they are
> still dearer than the ones you can get from South Africa but,the
> SouthAfrican ones require machining of the nose cone.Does anyone
> know who can do this machining and how much it is worth.You can get
> one from the Syncro Hospital for about 2G Oz.Anyone who has bought
> one from either country let us all know,as the way the dollar is it
> is a good time to get one.If the yank ones are any good,I suspect
> it would be better to go one,I dont know?Can anyone help.
>




12
I think what happened to me was that the our dollar shot up against the US and so I wouldn't have got as much as I originally paid for the nose cone. So I thought I would wait till our dollar went the other direction but when that happened I didn't get around to sending the nose cone back. 

Bruce

On 15/12/2009, at 8:48 PM, Gary Cookson wrote:

 

these ones require machining also, you have to return your nose cone or pay a $250 core charge

[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782

On 15/12/2009, at 9:18 PM, bencroft96 wrote:

 

Is anyone running one of these usa decouplers,because they are still dearer than the ones you can get from South Africa but,the SouthAfrican ones require machining of the nose cone.Does anyone know who can do this machining and how much it is worth.You can get one from the Syncro Hospital for about 2G Oz.Anyone who has bought one from either country let us all know,as the way the dollar is it is a good time to get one.If the yank ones are any good,I suspect it would be better to go one,I dont know?Can anyone help.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, "theoweiss" <teows@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I would like to make a comment about the decoupler from USA.
> The picture from "TheSamba" Site looks like identical to the one I bought from "Syncro Services" in Germany. You can just see the needle bearing for the drive pinion and also the little centralising tube.
> My guess is that he was able to buy the decouplers from the same factory as "Syncro Services".
>
> My german Transporter book tells me, up to 11/90 you could buy either the VC coupling or the decoupler for the Syncro.
> However,on the SYNCRO.ORG site: http://www.syncro. org/disengager. shtml
> it tells a different story. (It never made it into production).
>
> Cheers,
> Theo
>




13

Five or so years ago, we did a group purchase of decouplers from Germany .  These were complete kits, starting from the nosecone and including vacuum actuator, plumbing and vacuum valve.  I have lost track of who got them but I believe that all were fitted.  They were all the needle roller type.

 

I haven’t been following this thread but Mike Plompen (busman.be) is selling a similar kit for Euro 795 but based on a change-over nose cone.

 

Regarding the factory (cable operated) decoupler, I have unearthed some information that I will post tomorrow.

 

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Gary Cookson
Sent: 15 December 2009 21:49
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: German decouplers from USA

 

 

these ones require machining also, you have to return your nose cone or pay a $250 core charge

[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782

 

On 15/12/2009, at 9:18 PM, bencroft96 wrote:



 

Is anyone running one of these usa decouplers,because they are still dearer than the ones you can get from South Africa but,the SouthAfrican ones require machining of the nose cone.Does anyone know who can do this machining and how much it is worth.You can get one from the Syncro Hospital for about 2G Oz.Anyone who has bought one from either country let us all know,as the way the dollar is it is a good time to get one.If the yank ones are any good,I suspect it would be better to go one,I dont know?Can anyone help.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, "theoweiss" <teows@...> wrote:

>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I would like to make a comment about the decoupler from
w:st="on"> USA .
> The picture from "TheSamba" Site looks like identical to the one
I bought from "Syncro Services" in Germany . You can just see the needle bearing for the drive pinion and also the little centralising tube.
> My guess is that he was able to buy the decouplers from the same factory
as "Syncro Services".
>
> My german Transporter book tells me, up to 11/90 you could buy either the
VC coupling or the decoupler for the Syncro.
> However,on the SYNCRO.ORG site:
href="http://www.syncro.org/disengager.shtml">http://www.syncro. org/disengager. shtml
> it tells a different story. (It never made it into production).
>
> Cheers,
> Theo
>

 

14
Is there enough people in the group now who are keen to do a group purchase of decouplers?I am ready to go.Anyone else?

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>
> Five or so years ago, we did a group purchase of decouplers from Germany.
> These were complete kits, starting from the nosecone and including vacuum
> actuator, plumbing and vacuum valve. I have lost track of who got them but
> I believe that all were fitted. They were all the needle roller type.
>
>
>
> I haven't been following this thread but Mike Plompen (busman.be) is selling
> a similar kit for Euro 795 but based on a change-over nose cone.
>
>
>
> Regarding the factory (cable operated) decoupler, I have unearthed some
> information that I will post tomorrow.
>
>
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary Cookson
> Sent: 15 December 2009 21:49
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: German decouplers from USA
>
>
>
>
>
> these ones require machining also, you have to return your nose cone or pay
> a $250 core charge
>
> [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> 28 Gwynne St
> Richmond
> Vic 3121
> gary@twentytwentyon <mailto:gary@...> e.net
> www.twentytwentyone.net
> Tel 3 9429 1868
> Fax 3 9421 1110
> Mob 0417 352782
>
>
>
> On 15/12/2009, at 9:18 PM, bencroft96 wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Is anyone running one of these usa decouplers,because they are still dearer
> than the ones you can get from South Africa but,the SouthAfrican ones
> require machining of the nose cone.Does anyone know who can do this
> machining and how much it is worth.You can get one from the Syncro Hospital
> for about 2G Oz.Anyone who has bought one from either country let us all
> know,as the way the dollar is it is a good time to get one.If the yank ones
> are any good,I suspect it would be better to go one,I dont know?Can anyone
> help.
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> @yahoogroups.com, "theoweiss" <teows@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I would like to make a comment about the decoupler from USA.
> > The picture from "TheSamba" Site looks like identical to the one I bought
> from "Syncro Services" in Germany. You can just see the needle bearing for
> the drive pinion and also the little centralising tube.
> > My guess is that he was able to buy the decouplers from the same factory
> as "Syncro Services".
> >
> > My german Transporter book tells me, up to 11/90 you could buy either the
> VC coupling or the decoupler for the Syncro.
> > However,on the SYNCRO.ORG site: http://www.syncro
> <http://www.syncro.org/disengager.shtml> org/disengager.shtml
> > it tells a different story. (It never made it into production).
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Theo
> >
>
15
I am keen too Ben but I have this nasty big tax bill holding me up - not to mention the overly expensive wife and kids.
 
It wont be till after Christmas anyway.
 
Let everyone know when you are going to do it though - this US one seems like a good deal.
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: bencroft96
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:12 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: German decouplers from USA

 

Is there enough people in the group now who are keen to do a group purchase of decouplers?I am ready to go.Anyone else?

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@ ...> wrote:
>
> Five or so years ago, we did a group purchase of decouplers from Germany.
> These were complete kits, starting from the nosecone and including vacuum
> actuator, plumbing and vacuum valve. I have lost track of who got them but
> I believe that all were fitted. They were all the needle roller type.
>
>
>
> I haven't been following this thread but Mike Plompen (busman.be) is selling
> a similar kit for Euro 795 but based on a change-over nose cone.
>
>
>
> Regarding the factory (cable operated) decoupler, I have unearthed some
> information that I will post tomorrow.
>
>
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Gary Cookson
> Sent: 15 December 2009 21:49
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Re: German decouplers from USA
>
>
>
>
>
> these ones require machining also, you have to return your nose cone or pay
> a $250 core charge
>
> [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> 28 Gwynne St
> Richmond
> Vic 3121
> gary@twentytwentyon <mailto:gary@ ...> e.net
> www.twentytwentyone .net
> Tel 3 9429 1868
> Fax 3 9421 1110
> Mob 0417 352782
>
>
>
> On 15/12/2009, at 9:18 PM, bencroft96 wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Is anyone running one of these usa decouplers,because they are still dearer
> than the ones you can get from South Africa but,the SouthAfrican ones
> require machining of the nose cone.Does anyone know who can do this
> machining and how much it is worth.You can get one from the Syncro Hospital
> for about 2G Oz.Anyone who has bought one from either country let us all
> know,as the way the dollar is it is a good time to get one.If the yank ones
> are any good,I suspect it would be better to go one,I dont know?Can anyone
> help.
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia <mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia% 40yahoogroups. com>
> @yahoogroups. com, "theoweiss" <teows@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I would like to make a comment about the decoupler from USA.
> > The picture from "TheSamba" Site looks like identical to the one I bought
> from "Syncro Services" in Germany. You can just see the needle bearing for
> the drive pinion and also the little centralising tube.
> > My guess is that he was able to buy the decouplers from the same factory
> as "Syncro Services".
> >
> > My german Transporter book tells me, up to 11/90 you could buy either the
> VC coupling or the decoupler for the Syncro.
> > However,on the SYNCRO.ORG site: http://www.syncro.
> <http://www.syncro. org/disengager. shtml> org/disengager. shtml
> > it tells a different story. (It never made it into production).
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Theo
> >
>

16
Scott,I will be doing it straight after Christmas,as it is the first thing that I am doing in my build up/conversion.
I also have the minister of finance and or the oposition leader bugging me too.One kid and one on the way.Been working 55+hrs to stash some cash.It will kill me,but I will have a very good Syncro to carry my coffin to my grave!

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Mr Scott Pitcher" <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>
> I am keen too Ben but I have this nasty big tax bill holding me up - not to mention the overly expensive wife and kids.
>
> It wont be till after Christmas anyway.
>
> Let everyone know when you are going to do it though - this US one seems like a good deal.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Scott
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: bencroft96
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:12 PM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: German decouplers from USA
>
>
>
> Is there enough people in the group now who are keen to do a group purchase of decouplers?I am ready to go.Anyone else?
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@> wrote:
> >
> > Five or so years ago, we did a group purchase of decouplers from Germany.
> > These were complete kits, starting from the nosecone and including vacuum
> > actuator, plumbing and vacuum valve. I have lost track of who got them but
> > I believe that all were fitted. They were all the needle roller type.
> >
> >
> >
> > I haven't been following this thread but Mike Plompen (busman.be) is selling
> > a similar kit for Euro 795 but based on a change-over nose cone.
> >
> >
> >
> > Regarding the factory (cable operated) decoupler, I have unearthed some
> > information that I will post tomorrow.
> >
> >
> >
> > Les
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary Cookson
> > Sent: 15 December 2009 21:49
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: German decouplers from USA
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > these ones require machining also, you have to return your nose cone or pay
> > a $250 core charge
> >
> > [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> > 28 Gwynne St
> > Richmond
> > Vic 3121
> > gary@twentytwentyon <mailto:gary@> e.net
> > www.twentytwentyone.net
> > Tel 3 9429 1868
> > Fax 3 9421 1110
> > Mob 0417 352782
> >
> >
> >
> > On 15/12/2009, at 9:18 PM, bencroft96 wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Is anyone running one of these usa decouplers,because they are still dearer
> > than the ones you can get from South Africa but,the SouthAfrican ones
> > require machining of the nose cone.Does anyone know who can do this
> > machining and how much it is worth.You can get one from the Syncro Hospital
> > for about 2G Oz.Anyone who has bought one from either country let us all
> > know,as the way the dollar is it is a good time to get one.If the yank ones
> > are any good,I suspect it would be better to go one,I dont know?Can anyone
> > help.
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > @yahoogroups.com, "theoweiss" <teows@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello everyone,
> > >
> > > I would like to make a comment about the decoupler from USA.
> > > The picture from "TheSamba" Site looks like identical to the one I bought
> > from "Syncro Services" in Germany. You can just see the needle bearing for
> > the drive pinion and also the little centralising tube.
> > > My guess is that he was able to buy the decouplers from the same factory
> > as "Syncro Services".
> > >
> > > My german Transporter book tells me, up to 11/90 you could buy either the
> > VC coupling or the decoupler for the Syncro.
> > > However,on the SYNCRO.ORG site: http://www.syncro
> > <http://www.syncro.org/disengager.shtml> org/disengager.shtml
> > > it tells a different story. (It never made it into production).
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Theo
> > >
> >
>
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Someone better contact the US decoupler supplier & find out when new decoupler stock is arriving. May be a longer wait anyway.
Ken


-----Original Message-----
From: bencroft96 <bencroft96@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 15 December 2009 10:29 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: German decouplers from USA


Scott,I will be doing it straight after Christmas,as it is the first thing that I am doing in my build up/conversion.
I also have the minister of finance and or the oposition leader bugging me too.One kid and one on the way.Been working 55+hrs to stash some cash.It will kill me,but I will have a very good Syncro to carry my coffin to my grave!

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Mr Scott Pitcher" <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>
> I am keen too Ben but I have this nasty big tax bill holding me up - not to mention the overly expensive wife and kids.
>
> It wont be till after Christmas anyway.
>
> Let everyone know when you are going to do it though - this US one seems like a good deal.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Scott
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: bencroft96
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:12 PM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: German decouplers from USA
>
>
>
> Is there enough people in the group now who are keen to do a group purchase of decouplers?I am ready to go.Anyone else?
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@> wrote:
> >
> > Five or so years ago, we did a group purchase of decouplers from Germany.
> > These were complete kits, starting from the nosecone and including vacuum
> > actuator, plumbing and vacuum valve. I have lost track of who got them but
> > I believe that all were fitted. They were all the needle roller type.
> >
> >
> >
> > I haven't been following this thread but Mike Plompen (busman.be) is selling
> > a similar kit for Euro 795 but based on a change-over nose cone.
> >
> >
> >
> > Regarding the factory (cable operated) decoupler, I have unearthed some
> > information that I will post tomorrow.
> >
> >
> >
> > Les
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary Cookson
> > Sent: 15 December 2009 21:49
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: German decouplers from USA
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > these ones require machining also, you have to return your nose cone or pay
> > a $250 core charge
> >
> > [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> > 28 Gwynne St
> > Richmond
> > Vic 3121
> > gary@twentytwentyon <mailto:gary@> e.net
> > www.twentytwentyone.net
> > Tel 3 9429 1868
> > Fax 3 9421 1110
> > Mob 0417 352782
> >
> >
> >
> > On 15/12/2009, at 9:18 PM, bencroft96 wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Is anyone running one of these usa decouplers,because they are still dearer
> > than the ones you can get from South Africa but,the SouthAfrican ones
> > require machining of the nose cone.Does anyone know who can do this
> > machining and how much it is worth.You can get one from the Syncro Hospital
> > for about 2G Oz.Anyone who has bought one from either country let us all
> > know,as the way the dollar is it is a good time to get one.If the yank ones
> > are any good,I suspect it would be better to go one,I dont know?Can anyone
> > help.
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > @yahoogroups.com, "theoweiss" <teows@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello everyone,
> > >
> > > I would like to make a comment about the decoupler from USA.
> > > The picture from "TheSamba" Site looks like identical to the one I bought
> > from "Syncro Services" in Germany. You can just see the needle bearing for
> > the drive pinion and also the little centralising tube.
> > > My guess is that he was able to buy the decouplers from the same factory
> > as "Syncro Services".
> > >
> > > My german Transporter book tells me, up to 11/90 you could buy either the
> > VC coupling or the decoupler for the Syncro.
> > > However,on the SYNCRO.ORG site: http://www.syncro
> > <http://www.syncro.org/disengager.shtml> org/disengager.shtml
> > > it tells a different story. (It never made it into production).
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Theo
> > >
> >
>
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On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 4:04 AM, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:
Someone better contact the US decoupler supplier & find out when new decoupler stock is arriving. May be a longer wait anyway.
Ken
This particular decoupler vendor is friend and fellow enthusiasts. He is about 10 miles away from me. Florian has done at least one previous group buy on the international Syncro List and also on the Vanagon List. Flo is due to move to Oregon. For now he is in Berkeley, California. He does make frequent trips home to Germany. Ferrying T3 Syncro parts help defray the cost of travel. The man is also busy working as an architect.
Coincidentally, Tom Lengyel is also a pal and longtime acquaintance. As far as I hear, Tom is doing more work for people like GoWesty so his prices are slightly higher. I have a tel# for him as well but he is hundreds of miles away from me. Besides, when he and brother Adam aren't playing with their Syncros, they donate their time perfoming dental work in faraway places. The rest of time is spent scuba diving.=)
Both guys are reliable and trustworthy. Tom has about a decade more experience with decouplers but as some have noted, Flo's decouplers are from same source as Syncro Services. If were buying a decoupler, I would be buying from Flo for availability and cost reasons. Besides, we've bought T3 parts from each other before.
Regards,
BenT
ps: note that I have cc'd this email to Florian
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The control system is not shown.



> Yurik Orlowsky <yuriko@iinet.net.au> wrote:
>
> Phill,
>
> Attached is a drawing of a decoupler with part numbers - could this be
> the
> "original VW design" referred to?
>
> Yurik
>
>
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> plander@optusnet.com.au
> Sent: Tuesday, 15 December 2009 9:13 AM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] re: German decouplers from USA
>
>
>
>
>
> "These decouplers are an exact replica of the original vw design"
> What a load of crap! None of them are a replica of the original vw
> design.
>
> > Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com <mailto:unclekenz%40hotmail.com> >
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > All,
> >
> > Wow this looks cheap or am I missing something besides shipping costs?
> >
> > Worth recording this link in our forum files?
> >
> > Goto: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=892286
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > __________________________________________________________
> > A world FIRST in property search has arrived! Check out Domain Radar
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20
No the VC was from start of production. Manually operated was an option throughout production.



> Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
> OK, let's cool it!!
>
> The original VW design being referred to must be the wire cable operated
> decoupler that was produced for a short time before they went to the VC
> drivetrain.
>
> It would be really useful if someone could attach dates and numbers
> produced
> to the pre-VC production.
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> plander@optusnet.com.au
> Sent: 15 December 2009 12:13
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] re: German decouplers from USA
>
>
>
>
>
> "These decouplers are an exact replica of the original vw design"
> What a load of crap! None of them are a replica of the original vw
> design.
>
> > Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail. <mailto:unclekenz%40hotmail.com> com>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > All,
> >
> > Wow this looks cheap or am I missing something besides shipping costs?
> >
> > Worth recording this link in our forum files?
> >
> > Goto: http://www.thesamba
> <http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=892286>
> .com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=892286
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > __________________________________________________________
> > A world FIRST in property search has arrived! Check out Domain Radar
> > NOW!
> > http://clk.atdmt <http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157631292/direct/01/>
> com/NMN/go/157631292/direct/01/