025 115 451 Breather Tower Bus Depot US $88.10
N90 106 101 O-Ring - breather tower to block Bus Depot US $3.22
Breather hose - 190mmL x 18.5 ID x 3.5mm Van Cafe US $8.75 http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1223689737929/page_721_133/breather_hose.html
For cleaning/checking the tower, invert and eyeball the base end, the internal component simply slides out. Hard to believe at first glance. For reassembly, it will refit correctly only in one orientation. Look up the inside of the tower, you should see the diaphragm with a torch or in strong sunlight, or else its disintegrated remains.
While cleaning, don't jag a pointy tool inside to the top while cleaning ... the diaphragm will puncture easily.
The diaphragm relies on atmospheric air to its internal top side to function correctly. As you look into the engine bay with the breather tower in place, at nine o'clock on the UNDER edge of the top is a minute square breather hole for the diaphragm air function. Easily found if you remove the tower, invert it and use a magnifier. It may be hiding/blocked with crud. The square outside hole tapers to an internal slit, so to the ham-fisted, use compressed air or a fine needle/brush or engine cleaner spray pack to clear, along with all the other orifices/surfaces you can find in the tower assembly, then thoroughly/carefully rinse off and even finally, wash/rinse parts in hot water and detergent.
After a thorough clean, check the diaphragm function. Use a spray pack extension tube, press it against/into the external square hole and then blow and suck on the tube. You should hear the diaphragm shift up and down accordingly. If it doesn't, it may be holed. Fit a new tower and O-Ring.
Cheers.
Ken
On 25 April 2012 14:54, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:
Roger,Thanks so much for yet another fine maintenance description/warning.I think you've just inadvertently added another part procurement and R&R procedure to Grahams TODO list! Like he needs yet another job before his venture out west? HA!I've recently overhauled all those external rear gear linkage/boot components, but I was totally oblivious to this most important tranny seal. Damn!I do buy parts from the US from time to time but if you want to compile a group purchase, count me in for one please. Not urgent ... yet!Other components people probably overlook but should be checked/cleaned/de-gunked or replaced is the breather tower, its O-Ring seal and the 190mm long breather hose. There's a topic on TheSamba about this ... the tower diaphragm at the top inside can crumble away over time and so no longer function as it should, another cause of rough idling. The base O-Ring may fail and leak engine sludge/fumes. If the engine is sludging too much, evidence will also be found inside the rubber air intake and/or AFM air tunnel/flap.If the breather hose fails and totally constricts without your knowledge, can lead to failure of engine case seals.025 115 451 Breather Tower Bus Depot US $88.10
N90 106 101 O-Ring - breather tower to block Bus Depot US $3.22
Breather hose - 190mmL x 18.5 ID x 3.5mm Van Cafe US $8.75 http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1223689737929/page_721_133/breather_hose.html
For cleaning/checking the tower, invert and eyeball the base end, the internal component simply slides out. Hard to believe at first glance. For reassembly, it will refit correctly only in one orientation. Look up the inside of the tower, you should see the diaphragm with a torch or in strong sunlight, or else its disintegrated remains.
While cleaning, don't jag a pointy tool inside to the top while cleaning ... the diaphragm will puncture easily.
The diaphragm relies on atmospheric air to its internal top side to function correctly. As you look into the engine bay with the breather tower in place, at nine o'clock on the UNDER edge of the top is a minute square breather hole for the diaphragm air function. Easily found if you remove the tower, invert it and use a magnifier. It may be hiding/blocked with crud. The square outside hole tapers to an internal slit, so to the ham-fisted, use compressed air or a fine needle/brush or engine cleaner spray pack to clear, along with all the other orifices/surfaces you can find in the tower assembly, then thoroughly/carefully rinse off and even finally, wash/rinse parts in hot water and detergent.
After a thorough clean, check the diaphragm function. Use a spray pack extension tube, press it against/into the external square hole and then blow and suck on the tube. You should hear the diaphragm shift up and down accordingly. If it doesn't, it may be holed. Fit a new tower and O-Ring.
Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: Gullyraker@aol.com
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:37:51 -0400
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Genuine VW Syncro transmission selector shaft o...
No worries Sam.
If we get enough takers I might be able to organise a discount, although their pretty cheap to start with. The main saving would be in the postage.
Roger.
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On 25/04/2012, at 11:09 PM, Gullyraker@aol.com wrote:
Thanks for the heads-up Ken,
I never knew that the breather tower had a diaphragm inside it that could fail. Will have to have a look at the spare one in the shed.
I guess while the engine is idling sweetly, all is well.
I replaced the breather hose a few years ago because mine looked pretty sad. I remember looking around the shed for something suitable, couldn't find anything, so I think I bought one from Muller and Muller.
When it arrived it looked like it had been cut off a roll of bulk hose, just like the ones from VanCafe.
Pirtek might be able to supply something similar.
I have added your name to the list for a selector-shaft oil seal. No-one appears to be in a hurry so I might wait a couple of weeks before ordering, and have a browse through the wish-list in the meantime.
Cheers, Roger.
On 26/04/2012 5:09 PM, Jon Elliott wrote:Hullo RogerCan you order a couple of selector shaft seals for me.RegardsJonE
From: "Gullyraker@aol.com" <Gullyraker@aol.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, 25 April 2012 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Genuine VW Syncro transmission selector shaft o...
Thanks for the heads-up Ken,
I never knew that the breather tower had a diaphragm inside it that could fail. Will have to have a look at the spare one in the shed.
I guess while the engine is idling sweetly, all is well.
I replaced the breather hose a few years ago because mine looked pretty sad. I remember looking around the shed for something suitable, couldn't find anything, so I think I bought one from Muller and Muller.
When it arrived it looked like it had been cut off a roll of bulk hose, just like the ones from VanCafe.
Pirtek might be able to supply something similar.
I have added your name to the list for a selector-shaft oil seal. No-one appears to be in a hurry so I might wait a couple of weeks before ordering, and have a browse through the wish-list in the meantime.
Cheers, Roger.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>
> I haven't looked at mine as they are covered in mud.
>
> But I should probably get some too.
>
> Please put me on the list Roger.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Skot
>
> On 26/04/2012 5:09 PM, Jon Elliott wrote:
> > Hullo Roger
> > Can you order a couple of selector shaft seals for me.
> > Regards
> > JonE
> >
> > *From:* "Gullyraker@..." <Gullyraker@...>
> > *To:* Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, 25 April 2012 7:09 PM
> > *Subject:* Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Genuine VW Syncro
> > transmission selector shaft o...
> >
> > Thanks for the heads-up Ken,
> >
> > I never knew that the breather tower had a diaphragm inside it that
> > could fail. Will have to have a look at the spare one in the shed.
> >
> > I guess while the engine is idling sweetly, all is well.
> >
> > I replaced the breather hose a few years ago because mine looked
> > pretty sad. I remember looking around the shed for something suitable,
> > couldn't find anything, so I think I bought one from Muller and Muller.
> >
> > When it arrived it looked like it had been cut off a roll of bulk
> > hose, just like the ones from VanCafe.
> >
> > Pirtek might be able to supply something similar.
> >
> > I have added your name to the list for a selector-shaft oil seal.
> > No-one appears to be in a hurry so I might wait a couple of weeks
> > before ordering, and have a browse through the wish-list in the meantime.
> >
> > Cheers, Roger.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
On 26/04/2012 9:14 PM, Gullyraker@aol.com wrote:No wurries Skot. Do you take one or two?
Roger.
On 26/04/2012 9:53 PM, Leighton Smith wrote:
Hello,
Has anyone installed a swivel seat into their Syncro? Are they easy to install?, Do I need to drill? are they worth it in a camper?
Leighton
On 26/04/2012 9:53 PM, Leighton Smith wrote:
Hello,
Has anyone installed a swivel seat into their Syncro? Are they easy to install?, Do I need to drill? are they worth it in a camper?
Leighton
On 26/04/2012 10:05 PM, Leighton Smith wrote:
Skot,
Thanks and do you have to remove the lid of the storage area under the seat. Does it make the seat much higher? I have been looking at the just Kamper one and wanted to set if they are worth it? I only have Transporter seats and looking to get some good captains chair seats if possible? Does anyone have any sapre captains chairs?
Leighton
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:57:59 +1000
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Swivel seats
Leighton,
You can buy the base from Just Kampers Australia.
I installed a passenger VW factory second hand kit in mine and it was very easy.
Drill 4 holes and put the 4 supplied bolts through.
Cheers,
Skot
On 26/04/2012 9:53 PM, Leighton Smith wrote:
Hello,
Has anyone installed a swivel seat into their Syncro? Are they easy to install?, Do I need to drill? are they worth it in a camper?
Leighton