> See attached WinRAR compressed file containing what I have on my SyncroUnable to open
> ID plus a bit more about where it has been etc.
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> My comments, I think in some order are:254DC5 is a Kombi Syncro. It is not year specific.
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> Pages 70 & 71 of ETKA Models file indicate Vehicle Model No. 254DC5 as a
> 1990 year model.
> In the same Models file there are 2 sub-heading columns TC & TYP underTC=Transmission Code (6PA etc)
> VIN heading. What do they represent? From the ID info I have compiled, I
> don't seem to have any of those columns listed codes anywhere to be able
> to determine which line listing is relevant in my case. Any clues on
> these?
TYP=Transmission Type (VA=syncro)
>That's correct. Anything built after August 1989 is a 1990 model. Yours is a 1990 model.
> Page 5 of ETKA Engine Nos file indicates MV068474 as a December 1989
> engine build for a 1990 year model.
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> The ETKA VIN file indicates 24-L-040028 also as a December 1989 BuiltThe built date plate was put on at Wetherill Park by TKM employees. I've seen the people that worked there!
> Date. Yet rivetted onto the drivers door front pillar is a "BUILT DATE"
> plate stamped 03/90. See pic. I wonder which is correct and who might
> have rivetted on this Built Date plate? Do most vans have this plate?
> Should I disregard that 03/90 BUILT DATE plate?
>Don't know.
> I've also included for you a jpg file called "Vanagon Model Info Chart".
> Have you seen this before? Some time ago I found this on a Japanese
> Syncro Club website. It's a ready reckoner chart to establish Year model
> based on VIN & engine number combinations. I tried mine and it works for
> me, again indicates a 1990 Year model.
>
> The top line of the underdash paper ID label has printed on it ...
> "50-1-6118 814 AS". See pic. Are these codes also, if so, any idea
> what for?
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> The paper ID label in the VAG Service Schedule booklet indicates MVNo, the car would not have been driven until the compliance plate was fitted.
> engine, non-locker 6P transaxle, 90D as Pastel White paint panel colour
> and QR as Beige/Brown Upholstery combination on Page 4 of Colour Codes
> file. No other options listed at all.
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> As I now have a locking diff, code 6PA, I've added the 6PA reference to
> my copy of your new "Australian T25 Syncro Codes" docco. See my file.
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> Interesting then if the built date WAS December 1989, then it took a
> staggering 13 months to receive an Oz compliance plate. And also then it
> took 15 months to get first owner registration on 20/03/1991. A long
> time? Makes me wonder if TKM was using it as a runabout/demo vehicle
> during a lot of that 15 month gap period?
The cars are stored in "bond" until they are to be sold. Then the taxes/duties are paid and the compliance plates are fitted. My Audi TT was complianced 2 years after manufacture.
When I went to the holding yard at Whetheril Park, to see the syncro that I was buying, and to test drive a non power steer syncro, I was allowed into the yard but told not to go past the gate into the bond area as it was very naughty. Even most of the TKM employees were not allowed in there.
I ordered my syncro and after a couple of days they had the compliance plate fitted, so I picked it up and drove it to the VW dealer (Muller & Muller) to be detailed.
>There would have been no wall ceiling linings behind the driver.
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> So it seems from what I've gleened here and what I see with the van, it
> started out as an un-optioned empty van except for all interior basic
> wall/ceiling linings and 2 fixed glass rearside windows. That's it.
> Unless I've missed something that you uncover from any other codes.
Ken, there should be a list of "M" codes on the paper sticker. These are 3 digit numbers.
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> The TKM Warranty Card confirms first owner as being the Australian 4WD
> Hire Company in Sydney. I expect they initiated the Trakka fit-out as I
> know it was in place when the 2nd owner bought it, he subsequently took
> it back to Trakka to change/add to the Trakka installation. And made
> quite a few other mods as well during his ownership.
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> The Service Schedule booklet shows that the 2nd owner visited Alice
> Springs on one trip and to WA on another.
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> Hope this is not too much bother at the moment, if so ... check things
> out later ok, probably you are probably busy packing for DOTVW.
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> Cheers.
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> Ken
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