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On 17/05/2006, at 8:09 PM, Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com wrote:
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> 1. Re: Syncro vs. Commodore alternators
> From: "Ken" unclekenz@yahoo.com
> 2. Re: Syncro ... approved coolant
> From: "Ken" unclekenz@yahoo.com
> 3. Volkswagens built-in rust generator/accelerator to the front
> bumper
> From: "Ken" unclekenz@yahoo.com
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> Message 1
> From: "Ken" unclekenz@yahoo.com
> Date: Tue May 16, 2006 6:46am(PDT)
> Subject: Re: Syncro vs. Commodore alternators
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> Gday Sam,
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> I've had a look at those wires on my Syncro alternator connections. All
> I can say is this: ......
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> The thicker red wire (or 2 in my case) connect to the larger nut
> connector on the alternator. If your battery is connected, then this
> wire has 12v current active in it all the time.
>
> The thinner red wire connects to the smaller nut connector on the
> alternator. This wire, despite its colour, is negative. Also attached
> to
> this smaller nut is a similar sized red wire which you should find
> exiting from the internal windings of the alternator.
>
> Both the large and small red wires head away from the alternator in the
> same tubing. They both go into the black plastic "junction" box that is
> mounted on the wall on the passenger side front corner of the engine
> bay. They then head off elsewhere.
>
> When my motor turns over but doesn't start reminds me the kill switch I
> have is still on. Maybe you have a kill switch or you've removed the
> rotor in the distributor. Or you've run out of fuel. Or
> ................................. who knows!
>
> Cheers. Ken.
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> The thinner red cab
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "pootaguru" <me@...> wrote:
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>> Hey Ken,
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>> Had a mate interpret the diagrams for me and he reckon's I've got it
>> right. Apparently both make it back to the battery but the D+ goes
>> via some box thing...
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>> Only thing is, now she kicks over but doesn't start. Will look at it
>> more another night. Just slightly frustrated. Was supposed to be all
>> working tonight. Oh well. Gremlins.
>>
>> :) Sam
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>> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Ken" unclekenz@ wrote:
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>>> Gday Sam,
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>>> I can only suggest you look at the electrical schematics in the
> Bentley
>>> publication and perhaps show it to an auto electrician to interpret
> what
>>> those 2 wires are for and which connectors are for which of those 2
>>> wires. Better to get it right the first time seeing as you've gone
> to so
>>> much trouble.
>>>
>>> Cheers.
>>>
>>> Ken
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "pootaguru" <me@> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hey All,
>>>>
>>>> Finally had my -syncro- alternator arrive from the US.
>>>>
>>>> Can anyone tell me what the two charge connections are for on the
> back
>>>> of the syncro alternator?
>>>>
>>>> The commodore only had one, and it appears whoever put the
> commodore
>>>> alternator into the van joined the two wires together. Wonder if
> this
>>>> is part of why my commodore alternators were dying.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks all, Sam.
>>>>
>>>
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> Message 2
> From: "Ken" unclekenz@yahoo.com
> Date: Tue May 16, 2006 6:56am(PDT)
> Subject: Re: Syncro ... approved coolant
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> Gday Les,
>
> Any details back yet from Volkswagen AG about the approved coolant
> please?
>
> I've finished the repairs to the steel coolant pipe and refilled the
> system with the old coolant I saved and topped up with distilled water
> and everything seems aok but I reckon I need to do a full flush of the
> cooling system and change to a different coolant, depending on what
> info
> you receive. Cheers and thanks.
>
> Ken
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> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "leslie harris"
> <leslieharris@...> wrote:
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>> I have put out some enquiries, including to Volkswagen AG. I will post
> as soon as some information comes in.
>>
>> Les
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: hdvwoc
>> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 7:53 AM
>> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Syncro ... approved coolant
>>
>>
>> I have heard that G11 is no longer available and that G12 is not to
>> be used in the wasserboxer, but do not know about G12+. I would be
>> making sure before using it. Where you would get the information I do
>> not know and I would definately not believe a spare parts salesman.
>>
>> Maybe we need to ask someone in Germany?
>>
>> Phill
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> Message 3
> From: "Ken" unclekenz@yahoo.com
> Date: Tue May 16, 2006 7:38am(PDT)
> Subject: Volkswagens built-in rust generator/accelerator to the front
> bumper
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> My major rust issue is the advancing rust in the top seam of the
> reinforcing bar of the front bumper. Looks a pretty tough ask to fix
> properly. Not looking forward to tackling it.
> I had the front top and bottom grilles out today for the first time
> and decided to clean and hose out 16 years of crud. That's when I
> noticed the hose water draining away down the radiator was being
> directed from beneath the radiator onto the back of the said rusty
> bumper seam. This was happening because, fixed directly to the
> underside of the radiator and sloping downwards onto the back of the
> said bumper seam is a manufactured piece of 6mm thick black sheeting
> of some sort. Not only does it direct any fluids present onto the
> back of the said rusty seam, it also has the capacity to absorb
> copious moisture, no doubt making the moisture progressively
> available to and hence feeding any rust galloping away in the front
> seam. Nice one Mr. Volkswagen.
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> I've now removed said piece of black sheeting .... albeit about 16
> years too late. Access the culprit by lowering the skidplate, take
> out the spare wheel, get in there with a torch and you'll find it
> there under the radiator. Held in place with 2 screws.
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> Noticed since removing it that things drain off and dry out much
> quicker and better now. Cheers all.
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> Ken
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