Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Fw: [Syncro] Digest Number 5615 vibration problems.

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Hi Phil,
Think this should get you in. They claim membership from 36 countries at last count. Perhaps its time to organise a Syncro Olympics. I fancy myself for the distance events. I think you would get the gold medal for the Concours de Elegance.
 

Hope it prove fruitful.
Roger
Melbourne
From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 10 August 2012 6:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Fw: [Syncro] Digest Number 5615 vibration problems.

Thank's Roger, what is the web address for these people?

Phill



> Roger Bell <bellrmit@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
> Phil do you already access this site? Any of these experiences/solutions
> of any help for your imbalance problem. I can understand the frustration
> particularly at such a low mileage but am sure you will successfully
> persevere. Don't they say " If at first you don't succeed then perhaps
> sky diving is not for you"
> Good luck.
> Roger
> Melbourne
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> Sent: Thursday, 9 August 2012 9:45 PM
> Subject: [Syncro] Digest Number 5615
> 
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>  Original group for VW's Vanagon Syncros!
>   
> Original group for VW's Vanagon Syncros!  Group     
> 
> 4  New  Messages 
> Digest #5615     
> 
> 1a 
> Re: Vibration Issue Persists  by  "Richard A Jones" rjones1942   
> 1b 
> Re: Vibration Issue Persists  by  "Dan Goade" dgoade2   
> 1c 
> Re: Vibration Issue Persists  by  "batomika" batomika 
 
> 1d 
> Re: Vibration Issue
Persists  by  "Robert Stevens" mtbiker62       
> Messages 
> 1a 
> Re: Vibration Issue Persists     
> Wed Aug 8, 2012 9:39 am        (PDT)        . Posted by: 
> "Richard A Jones"        rjones1942   
> > My Syncro still experiencing a vibration around 45 mph even though I
> have removed the propeller shaft.
>
> I had vibration problems once and removing the prop shaft didn't cure
> everything.  We found an outer front CV that was very stiff.  It wasn't
> apparent until the axle was removed.  I think it was making the front
> diff strain in the mounts and putting vibes into the van, if that makes
> sense.  Anyway, new axles made the ride smooth.
>
> Richard
>
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> Re: Vibration Issue Persists     
> Wed Aug 8, 2012 1:12 pm        (PDT)        . Posted by: 
> "Dan Goade"        dgoade2   
>
> All:
>
> I feel the vibration in the seat and the steering wheel.  The best ways
> I can describe the vibration is that it is like the "Magic Fingers" in
> cheap motel rooms, or an out of balance fan.  It is not the radiator fan
> nor is it the heater fan.
>
> I have confirmed that all four axels are not rubbing on anything.  I
> also verified that I did not leave a
bolt in the transaxle or front
> differential after I removed the driveshaft.
>
> Is there anyone in the Knoxville, Tennessee area that would like to go
> for a ride and help diagnose this vibration???
>
> Regards – Dan G
> 1987 Syncro Westy  Butter Churn
>
> 
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> Re: Vibration Issue Persists     
> Wed Aug 8, 2012 1:35 pm        (PDT)        . Posted by: 
> "batomika"        batomika   
> Years ago I had this same problem with a '91 tintop where I did pretty
> much as you have done plus more, including all
new axles front and rear,
> new VW propshaft (they were still available) as well as shimming the
> front diff. to get the "proper" flange angle with no success. Dropping
> the propshaft did nothing in removing the "magic fingers" between 45 and
> 55. My VC was also aggressive and after replacing it and reassembling
> everything using what is now known as the "Van-Cafe" method of
> alignment, the problem went away. I could only assume that the VC was
> out of balance although I never tested to confirm this.
>
> --- In mailto:Syncro%40yahoogroups.com, "Dan Goade" <dgoade2@... >
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > All:
> >
> > I feel the vibration in the seat and the steering wheel.  The best
> ways I can describe the vibration is that it is like the "Magic Fingers"
> in cheap motel rooms, or an out of balance fan.  It is not
the radiator
> fan nor is it the heater fan.
> >
> > I have confirmed that all four axels are not rubbing on anything.  I
> also verified that I did not leave a bolt in the transaxle or front
> differential after I removed the driveshaft.
> >
> > Is there anyone in the Knoxville, Tennessee area that would like to go
> for a ride and help diagnose this vibration???
> >
> > Regards – Dan G
> > 1987 Syncro Westy  Butter Churn
> >
>
> 
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> Wed Aug 8, 2012 2:31 pm        (PDT)   
    . Posted by: 
> "Robert Stevens"        mtbiker62   
>
> On Aug 8, 2012, at 2:12 PM, "Dan Goade" <mailto:dgoade2%40aol.com>
> wrote:
>
> I feel the vibration in the seat and the steering wheel. The best ways I
> can describe the vibration is that it is like the "Magic Fingers" in
> cheap motel rooms, or an out of balance fan. It is not the radiator fan
> nor is it the heater fan.
>
> I have confirmed that all four axels are not rubbing on anything. I also
> verified that I did not leave a bolt in the transaxle or front
> differential after I removed the driveshaft.
>
> Dan,
>
> Has wheel/tire imbalance been eliminated, or bent wheel-rim?
>
> bob
> 
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