re: Pair of 1989 ex Caravelle vented side rear windows on EBay

1

Gday ALL,

Check these out, depite the item heading confusion, appears to be a PAIR of rear side windows.

Goto: http://tinyurl.com/5z88xs

Cheers.

Ken

2
also a drivers side caravelle sliding window is another item there, from
the same seller


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Ken" <unclekenz@...> wrote:
>
>
> Gday ALL,
>
> Check these out, depite the item heading confusion, appears to be a
PAIR
> of rear side windows.
>
> Goto: http://tinyurl.com/5z88xs <http://tinyurl.com/5z88xs>
>
> Cheers.
>
> Ken
>
3
On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 11:11 PM, Ken <unclekenz@yahoo.com> wrote:

Gday ALL,

Check these out, depite the item heading confusion, appears to be a PAIR of rear side windows.

Goto: http://tinyurl.com/5z88xs

Cheers.

Ken

 
Ken,
 
I'm afraid those are nothing but late model rear windows with the plastic panel that allows flow-trough ventilation.
Almost all late87-91 Vanagons in the US got these. On the plus side, I have seen some folks use these plastic
vents to make a middle slider into a rear slider. They basically cut the middle slider and hide the unfinished end
with these guys.
 
 
BenT
4
Gday BenT,

No that's ok. There have been/still are occasions where Oz syncro owners
are seeking rear windows to replace blank panels etc.

For the locals, I see the same guy also has other ebay items such as a
red caravelle rear tailgate with heated window, also a dashboard.

Cheers.

Ken


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "BenT Syncro" <syncro@...>
wrote:
>
> On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 11:11 PM, Ken unclekenz@... wrote:
>
> > Gday ALL,
> >
> > Check these out, depite the item heading confusion, appears to be a
PAIR of
> > rear side windows.
> >
> > Goto: *http://tinyurl.com/5z88xs*
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Ken
> >
>
> Ken,
>
> I'm afraid those are nothing but late model rear windows with the
plastic
> panel that allows flow-trough ventilation.
> Almost all late87-91 Vanagons in the US got these. On the plus side, I
have
> seen some folks use these plastic
> vents to make a middle slider into a rear slider. They basically cut
the
> middle slider and hide the unfinished end
> with these guys.
>
>
> BenT
>
5
On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 2:00 AM, Ken <unclekenz@yahoo.com> wrote:

Gday BenT,

No that's ok. There have been/still are occasions where Oz syncro owners
are seeking rear windows to replace blank panels etc.

For the locals, I see the same guy also has other ebay items such as a
red caravelle rear tailgate with heated window, also a dashboard.

Cheers.

Ken
 
Hi Ken,
 
If that seller woould ship, I'd be asking about that bumper / brushguard monster he has for sale.
It's the perfect way to move the tourists out of the way in San Francisco. =) I made a mistake of
driving in to the "City" yesterday afternoon amidst the sea of tourists and people protesting the
repeal of laws permitting same-sex marriages. It took me some 30 minutes to negotiate about
100 meters.  Then there's that  once-a-month civil disobedience by bicycle riders intentionally
snarling commuter traffic on "Streets of San Francisco" on last Friday of every month. I wouldn't
be the surprised if some disgruntled Syncronaut put one of these 'roobars to help some of the
bikers along. I am not against bikes at all. I have a nice Cannondale with carbonfibre rear swingarm
and full suspension up front fork. I keep it nicely where it belongs -- hanging from the ceiling above
my garage. I wouldn't have time to drive my Syncro otherwise. Besides, I haven't figured out how
to put gas in it. For one these is no place for an ignition key!
 
 
 
BenT
6
Gday Ben T,

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm ...... anarchy eh in downtown SF .......... bring it
on! haha

Look if you want some peace and quiet, come on over. Bring your 16"
syncro as well though, LHD who cares.

I understand a few Americans have actually learnt that USA is in fact
NOT the centre of the universe and have prudently emigrated to paradises
elsewhere such as we have here.

Let me know when you are arriving, I'll open the gate ok ... haha

Cheers.

Ken


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, BenT Syncro <syncro@...>
wrote:
>
> On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 2:00 AM, Ken unclekenz@... wrote:
>
> >
> > Gday BenT,
> >
> > No that's ok. There have been/still are occasions where Oz syncro
owners
> > are seeking rear windows to replace blank panels etc.
> >
> > For the locals, I see the same guy also has other ebay items such as
a
> > red caravelle rear tailgate with heated window, also a dashboard.
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Ken
>
>
> Hi Ken,
>
> If that seller woould ship, I'd be asking about that bumper /
brushguard
> monster he has for sale.
> It's the perfect way to move the tourists out of the way in San
Francisco.
> =) I made a mistake of
> driving in to the "City" yesterday afternoon amidst the sea of
tourists and
> people protesting the
> repeal of laws permitting same-sex marriages. It took me some 30
minutes to
> negotiate about
> 100 meters. Then there's that once-a-month civil disobedience by
bicycle
> riders intentionally
> snarling commuter traffic on "Streets of San Francisco" on last Friday
of
> every month. I wouldn't
> be the surprised if some disgruntled Syncronaut put one of these
'roobars to
> help some of the
> bikers along. I am not against bikes at all. I have a nice Cannondale
with
> carbonfibre rear swingarm
> and full suspension up front fork. I keep it nicely where it belongs
--
> hanging from the ceiling above
> my garage. I wouldn't have time to drive my Syncro otherwise. Besides,
I
> haven't figured out how
> to put gas in it. For one these is no place for an ignition key!
>
>
> [?]
>
> BenT
>
7
Thanks for the invite, Ken. Might that gate double as a very long drawbridge?
I wasn't born in the US so I am well aware that this place is not the centre of
the universe. However, I do often hypothesize that I am. =)
 
Unfortunately, my significant other was born and raised in San Francisco. I
can't even get her to move away from "The City", let alone outside the US.
I often just laugh it off because despite being 100% Chinese, she can be the
quintessential ugly American when we travel off the beaten path. My idea of
a decent vacationoften require a currency and language change. This leaves
my GF often wondering "...why all these people don't just learn English because
it would just make travelling that much more convenient." She might actually be
fine travelling through OZ if only you guys didn't have "...such hot weather, and
so many crocodiles."  
 
She likes koalas and kangaroos though. As long as they are in a zoo. I almost
forgot, she isn't happy that I prefer to drive the Syncros instead of one of the smaller
German machinery in our garages. She tolerates me and my VW's. That makes her
perfect!
 
=)
 
 
BenT
 
 
 
On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 4:17 AM, Ken <unclekenz@yahoo.com> wrote:

Gday Ben T,

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm   ...... anarchy eh in downtown SF .......... bring it
on!  haha

Look if you want some peace and quiet, come on over.  Bring your 16"
syncro as well though, LHD who cares.

I understand a few Americans have actually learnt that USA is in fact
NOT the centre of the universe and have prudently emigrated to paradises
elsewhere such as we have here.

Let me know when you are arriving, I'll open the gate ok ... haha

Cheers.

Ken


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, BenT Syncro <syncro@...>
wrote:
>
> On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 2:00 AM, Ken unclekenz@... wrote:
>
> >
> > Gday BenT,
> >
> > No that's ok. There have been/still are occasions where Oz syncro
owners
> > are seeking rear windows to replace blank panels etc.
> >
> > For the locals, I see the same guy also has other ebay items such as
a
> > red caravelle rear tailgate with heated window, also a dashboard.
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Ken
>
>
> Hi Ken,
>
> If that seller woould ship, I'd be asking about that bumper /
brushguard
> monster he has for sale.
> It's the perfect way to move the tourists out of the way in San
Francisco.
> =) I made a mistake of
> driving in to the "City" yesterday afternoon amidst the sea of
tourists and
> people protesting the
> repeal of laws permitting same-sex marriages. It took me some 30
minutes to
> negotiate about
> 100 meters. Then there's that once-a-month civil disobedience by
bicycle
> riders intentionally
> snarling commuter traffic on "Streets of San Francisco" on last Friday
of
> every month. I wouldn't
> be the surprised if some disgruntled Syncronaut put one of these
'roobars to
> help some of the
> bikers along. I am not against bikes at all. I have a nice Cannondale
with
> carbonfibre rear swingarm
> and full suspension up front fork. I keep it nicely where it belongs
--
> hanging from the ceiling above
> my garage. I wouldn't have time to drive my Syncro otherwise. Besides,
I
> haven't figured out how
> to put gas in it. For one these is no place for an ignition key!
>
>
> [?]
>
> BenT
>




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BenT
8
Hi All

My brand new VC arrived today from Germany.

If anyone in Oz is planning on buying one soon i can point them in the
right direction especially as regards the annoying customs palaver.

I am quite surprised at how big and heavy it is, never having seen one
in the metal.

If anyone would like me to bring it to DOVW to marvel at i'd be happy
to.

Gary
9
Gary,
 
Please do.  That would make a very good exhibit.  I have already printed up an A3 size exploded view of the VC, so they will work well together.
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:19 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Viscous Coupling

Hi All

My brand new VC arrived today from Germany.

If anyone in Oz is planning on buying one soon i can point them in the
right direction especially as regards the annoying customs palaver.

I am quite surprised at how big and heavy it is, never having seen one
in the metal.

If anyone would like me to bring it to DOVW to marvel at i'd be happy
to.

Gary

10
Ok, it will need a substantial table and a dedicated guard at all times. I've become very attached to it already!

[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 13/11/2008, at 10:27 AM, Les Harris wrote:


Gary,
 
Please do.  That would make a very good exhibit.  I have already printed up an A3 size exploded view of the VC, so they will work well together.
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:19 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Viscous Coupling

Hi All

My brand new VC arrived today from Germany.

If anyone in Oz is planning on buying one soon i can point them in the 
right direction especially as regards the annoying customs palaver.

I am quite surprised at how big and heavy it is, never having seen one 
in the metal.

If anyone would like me to bring it to DOVW to marvel at i'd be happy 
to.

Gary



11
We will tie Max to it!!
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Viscous Coupling

Ok, it will need a substantial table and a dedicated guard at all times. I've become very attached to it already!


[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 13/11/2008, at 10:27 AM, Les Harris wrote:


Gary,
 
Please do.  That would make a very good exhibit.  I have already printed up an A3 size exploded view of the VC, so they will work well together.
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:19 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Viscous Coupling

Hi All

My brand new VC arrived today from Germany.

If anyone in Oz is planning on buying one soon i can point them in the 
right direction especially as regards the annoying customs palaver.

I am quite surprised at how big and heavy it is, never having seen one 
in the metal.

If anyone would like me to bring it to DOVW to marvel at i'd be happy 
to.

Gary



12
Whilst only 15 months old, Max is obsessed with the Syncro, and in particular, the keys to the Syncro. For at least 3 months he has been carrying them everywhere, and we cannot give him any type of alternate key / keyrings, he knows which is the Syncro key and won't accept anything else.

I assume the same outcome for the VC!

Mark.



On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@optushome.com.au> wrote:

We will tie Max to it!!
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Cookson
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Viscous Coupling

Ok, it will need a substantial table and a dedicated guard at all times. I've become very attached to it already!


[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 13/11/2008, at 10:27 AM, Les Harris wrote:


Gary,
 
Please do.  That would make a very good exhibit.  I have already printed up an A3 size exploded view of the VC, so they will work well together.
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:19 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Viscous Coupling

Hi All

My brand new VC arrived today from Germany.

If anyone in Oz is planning on buying one soon i can point them in the 
right direction especially as regards the annoying customs palaver.

I am quite surprised at how big and heavy it is, never having seen one 
in the metal.

If anyone would like me to bring it to DOVW to marvel at i'd be happy 
to.

Gary




13
Ah, that's a real problem.  Can we tie Deb to the VC?
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Viscous Coupling

Whilst only 15 months old, Max is obsessed with the Syncro, and in particular, the keys to the Syncro. For at least 3 months he has been carrying them everywhere, and we cannot give him any type of alternate key / keyrings, he knows which is the Syncro key and won't accept anything else.

I assume the same outcome for the VC!

Mark.



On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@ optushome. com.au> wrote:

We will tie Max to it!!
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Viscous Coupling

Ok, it will need a substantial table and a dedicated guard at all times. I've become very attached to it already!


[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 13/11/2008, at 10:27 AM, Les Harris wrote:


Gary,
 
Please do.  That would make a very good exhibit.  I have already printed up an A3 size exploded view of the VC, so they will work well together.
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:19 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Viscous Coupling

Hi All

My brand new VC arrived today from Germany.

If anyone in Oz is planning on buying one soon i can point them in the 
right direction especially as regards the annoying customs palaver.

I am quite surprised at how big and heavy it is, never having seen one 
in the metal.

If anyone would like me to bring it to DOVW to marvel at i'd be happy 
to.

Gary




14
I will have onboard my 17month old - Patrick. We have a similar problem!

Maybe i won't bring it, my 4 yr old will want to show how strong he is and carry it around. This always ends with someone getting upset!


[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 13/11/2008, at 10:53 AM, Mark Kofahl wrote:

Whilst only 15 months old, Max is obsessed with the Syncro, and in particular, the keys to the Syncro. For at least 3 months he has been carrying them everywhere, and we cannot give him any type of alternate key / keyrings, he knows which is the Syncro key and won't accept anything else.

I assume the same outcome for the VC!

Mark.



On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@ optushome. com.au> wrote:

We will tie Max to it!!
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Viscous Coupling

Ok, it will need a substantial table and a dedicated guard at all times. I've become very attached to it already!


[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 13/11/2008, at 10:27 AM, Les Harris wrote:


Gary,
 
Please do.  That would make a very good exhibit.  I have already printed up an A3 size exploded view of the VC, so they will work well together.
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:19 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Viscous Coupling

Hi All

My brand new VC arrived today from Germany.

If anyone in Oz is planning on buying one soon i can point them in the 
right direction especially as regards the annoying customs palaver.

I am quite surprised at how big and heavy it is, never having seen one 
in the metal.

If anyone would like me to bring it to DOVW to marvel at i'd be happy 
to.

Gary







15
A comment could be made ref weight of VC and nature of the tie, however, it shall remain off the record until Saturday night!


On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 10:55 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@optushome.com.au> wrote:

Ah, that's a real problem.  Can we tie Deb to the VC?
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Kofahl
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Viscous Coupling

Whilst only 15 months old, Max is obsessed with the Syncro, and in particular, the keys to the Syncro. For at least 3 months he has been carrying them everywhere, and we cannot give him any type of alternate key / keyrings, he knows which is the Syncro key and won't accept anything else.

I assume the same outcome for the VC!

Mark.



On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@optushome.com.au> wrote:

We will tie Max to it!!
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Viscous Coupling

Ok, it will need a substantial table and a dedicated guard at all times. I've become very attached to it already!


[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 13/11/2008, at 10:27 AM, Les Harris wrote:


Gary,
 
Please do.  That would make a very good exhibit.  I have already printed up an A3 size exploded view of the VC, so they will work well together.
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:19 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Viscous Coupling

Hi All

My brand new VC arrived today from Germany.

If anyone in Oz is planning on buying one soon i can point them in the 
right direction especially as regards the annoying customs palaver.

I am quite surprised at how big and heavy it is, never having seen one 
in the metal.

If anyone would like me to bring it to DOVW to marvel at i'd be happy 
to.

Gary





16
Hi Gary

Bring for us, but perhaps hide it in the loft!

Regards
Mark.

On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Gary Cookson <gary@twentytwentyone.net> wrote:

I will have onboard my 17month old - Patrick. We have a similar problem!


Maybe i won't bring it, my 4 yr old will want to show how strong he is and carry it around. This always ends with someone getting upset!


[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 13/11/2008, at 10:53 AM, Mark Kofahl wrote:

Whilst only 15 months old, Max is obsessed with the Syncro, and in particular, the keys to the Syncro. For at least 3 months he has been carrying them everywhere, and we cannot give him any type of alternate key / keyrings, he knows which is the Syncro key and won't accept anything else.

I assume the same outcome for the VC!

Mark.



On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@optushome.com.au> wrote:

We will tie Max to it!!
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Viscous Coupling

Ok, it will need a substantial table and a dedicated guard at all times. I've become very attached to it already!


[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 13/11/2008, at 10:27 AM, Les Harris wrote:


Gary,
 
Please do.  That would make a very good exhibit.  I have already printed up an A3 size exploded view of the VC, so they will work well together.
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Cookson
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:19 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Viscous Coupling

Hi All

My brand new VC arrived today from Germany.

If anyone in Oz is planning on buying one soon i can point them in the 
right direction especially as regards the annoying customs palaver.

I am quite surprised at how big and heavy it is, never having seen one 
in the metal.

If anyone would like me to bring it to DOVW to marvel at i'd be happy 
to.

Gary








17
There are plenty of hideyholes in a camper Syncro.  Even for 18 month olds, if it comes to that!
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Viscous Coupling

Hi Gary

Bring for us, but perhaps hide it in the loft!

Regards
Mark.

On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Gary Cookson <gary@twentytwentyon e.net> wrote:

I will have onboard my 17month old - Patrick. We have a similar problem!


Maybe i won't bring it, my 4 yr old will want to show how strong he is and carry it around. This always ends with someone getting upset!


[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 13/11/2008, at 10:53 AM, Mark Kofahl wrote:

Whilst only 15 months old, Max is obsessed with the Syncro, and in particular, the keys to the Syncro. For at least 3 months he has been carrying them everywhere, and we cannot give him any type of alternate key / keyrings, he knows which is the Syncro key and won't accept anything else.

I assume the same outcome for the VC!

Mark.



On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@ optushome. com.au> wrote:

We will tie Max to it!!
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Viscous Coupling

Ok, it will need a substantial table and a dedicated guard at all times. I've become very attached to it already!


[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 13/11/2008, at 10:27 AM, Les Harris wrote:


Gary,
 
Please do.  That would make a very good exhibit.  I have already printed up an A3 size exploded view of the VC, so they will work well together.
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:19 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Viscous Coupling

Hi All

My brand new VC arrived today from Germany.

If anyone in Oz is planning on buying one soon i can point them in the 
right direction especially as regards the annoying customs palaver.

I am quite surprised at how big and heavy it is, never having seen one 
in the metal.

If anyone would like me to bring it to DOVW to marvel at i'd be happy 
to.

Gary








18
Hi everyone, I am Harry live in Tassie and new to the Group.
I just had my first 4 wheel drive adventure with the Syncro Which I have now for about 9 years, that got me looking on the net. Now I know that I know nothing about the car. That brings me to the point of my Viscous Coupling.I think she is not working properly. I lifted the rear wheels in the air, put a block of timber under the front wheels then started slowly. The front wanted to climb over the timber. If I need to replace the V C, where can I get one?
Thanks Harry
19

Harry,

That’s what it is supposed to do and shows that it is working correctly.  As the VC ages, it begins operating (transferring drive effort to the front axle) earlier, whereupon it is referred to as being “aggressive”.   An aggressive VC actually has some benefits in terms of handling and particularly braking and is preferred by a lot of Syncro owners. 

New and reconditioned VCs are available but you certainly don’t need one yet.

To elaborate on the function of the VC, it is designed to apportion drive to the front axle when there is more than a few percent difference between the axle speeds front to rear.  For a new VC, the difference percentage is around the 5-6 mark; for an aggressive VC, it gets down to the 2-3 mark or less.  At the other end of the scale, it can transmit 100% of the drive to the front axle, a fact that proves very useful to anyone who has destroyed a rear CV joint when they are on a trip.  The dud half shaft can be removed and the vehicle driven home in front wheel drive only.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of harryschrepfer
Sent: 01 December 2009 15:35
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Viscous Coupling

 

 


Hi everyone, I am Harry live in Tassie and new to the Group.
I just had my first 4 wheel drive adventure with the Syncro Which I have now for about 9 years, that got me looking on the net. Now I know that I know nothing about the car. That brings me to the point of my Viscous Coupling.I think she is not working properly. I lifted the rear wheels in the air, put a block of timber under the front wheels then started slowly. The front wanted to climb over the timber. If I need to replace the V C, where can I get one?
Thanks Harry