Dear Hartmut,
Thank you for letting us know the sad news about Les's passing. We shouldn't forget that this forum exists thanks to his dedication and enthusiasm for the Syncro. He put in a lot of hard work over the years to keep it on track, so I hope we can keep it going in the spirit he intended. Condolences to his partner.
Francesca.
On Mar 22, 2017 5:06 PM, <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:15 Messages
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Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:14 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Hartmut Kiehn" kiehn38
Hi All,
Just been informed by Rita (Les’ Partner) that Les has passed away at 9.45 am today.
Hart
Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:24 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Steve Clarke" sclarke7171@gmail.com
Sorry to hear we lost a valued member :(
May he rest in peace.
Regards
Steve
> On 21 Mar 2017, at 18:36, Hartmut Kiehn hartis@live.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Hi All,
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> Just been informed by Rita (Les’ Partner) that Les has passed away at 9.45 am today.
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> Hart
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Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:24 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Scott Pitcher" kombi4x427lc
Thats terrible.
But not unexpected.
Let us know of any funeral details.
Thanks,
Scott
On 21/03/2017 6:36 PM, Hartmut Kiehn hartis@live.com.au
[Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
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> Hi All,
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> Just been informed by Rita (Les’ Partner) that Les has passed away at
> 9.45 am today.
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> Hart
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Tue Mar 21, 2017 9:24 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"jim" komboid
Hello Hartmut.
Appreciate you informing us. My heart felt sympathies go out to Rita.
Thank you, and Rest in Peace Les.
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From: Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> on behalf of Hartmut Kiehn hartis@live.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 21 March 2017 7:36 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Hi All,
Just been informed by Rita (Les’ Partner) that Les has passed away at 9.45 am today.
Hart
Tue Mar 21, 2017 9:59 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Ken Garratt" unclekenz
Thank you Hartmut for letting me know.
Vale Les. Sorry to hear of his passing, he will certainly be missed.
Les's contribution to the OZ syncro community is unique and unparalleled, we all are now entering a period of change and uncertainty not ever faced before, such a period most already knew was certainly on the horizon .... but just not when.
May he rest in peace.
Kindest regards.
Ken
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From: Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> on behalf of Hartmut Kiehn hartis@live.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 21 March 2017 6:36 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Hi All,
Just been informed by Rita (Les’ Partner) that Les has passed away at 9.45 am today.
Hart
Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:20 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Peter SCHWEINSBERG" peterschweinsberg@y7mail.com
A loss to all who knew him.
> On 21 Mar 2017, at 6:36 PM, Hartmut Kiehn hartis@live.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Hi All,
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> Just been informed by Rita (Les’ Partner) that Les has passed away at 9.45 am today.
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> Hart
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Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:21 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Theo" theoweiss
Thank you Skot. Very nice.
I'm new to all that gear stuff. Usually, they talk about making the 4th
taller.
I'm more interested in having a bit more guts going up a hill or driving on
sand.
Cheers,
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com
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Sent: Wednesday, 22 March 2017 9:40 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Subaru engine conversion [3 Attachments]
Hi Theo,
All the gears are the same except 1st 2nd were replaced with Weddle gears
which are stronger and a slightly different taller ration than the original
but the Subaru engine takes care of that.
He installed new bearings (better ones) and a bearing strengthening plate
plus changed the low gear housing as it was damaged by dead bearings.
I left the rest the same except the Smallcar bell-housing which I love -
works great and was easy to install. The Subaru starter is much smaller and
hence access to the diff-lock actuator is much improved.
The only issue was a Subaru fault which leaves a gap around the base of the
flywheel that would allow mud and dirt in.
Hence I fabricated a cover from aluminium and sealed it onto the
bellhousing/ engine area. If I need to remove it I will just cut the sealant
with a knife.
See photos:
On 21/03/2017 10:19 PM, Theo teows@melbpc.org.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]
wrote:
Hi Skot,
Rudi is unfortunately still on sick leave. So I will have to wait.
What did you get done to your GB? Change any gears, stronger bearings?
But most important, are you happy with your setup?
Thank you
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com
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Sent: Sunday, 19 March 2017 12:40 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Subaru engine conversion
Theo,
From my experience - go with Rudi.
I will leave it at that.
Cheers,
Skot
On 19/03/2017 11:55 AM, Theo teows@melb pc.org.au
<mailto:teows@melbpc.org.au> [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
Hi Skot,
What about Ron Schmidt ? He's supposed to be the expert on this sort of
work.
Recommended by the SUBARU mechanic.
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com
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[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Saturday, 18 March 2017 7:44 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@ yahoogroups.com
Sub ject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Subaru engine conversion
Smart move Theo.
The water boiler VW boxer engines are really starting to struggle these days
and like to leak - expensive to repair.
The Scoobaru engines are reliable as long as you do timing belts every 100k
kms and regular oil changes.
Best still there are thousands of them floating around in moving Subaru
boxes ready to get parts from. I bought a whole car for $1200 and sold about
$200 worth of parts off it before I took it to the tip (still have the alloy
wheels that came off it to sell).
Get Rudi to do your gearbox - he does a great job :)
Cheers,
Skot
On 17/03/2017 7:22 PM, Theo teows@melbpc.org.au [Syncr o_T3_Australia]
wrote:
Hi Syncronauts,
I finally made up my mind and put some money down for a Subaru Engine
Conversion plus GB upgrade.
I only hope I will have less hassle than with my LPG conversion. I just want
to hop in turn the key and go.
Quite a few members on this forum have done the conversion and seem to be
happy with it.
Any comments appreciated .
Cheers,
Theo
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