Rear Bumper mount vibration

1
Hi All,
I have had a weird vibration in the rear that comes and goes through the rev range. Ive pulled apart and reassembled the exhaust twice with no improvement. Just recently I realised that the bolt on the passenger side that attaches the supporting bracket for the rear bumper and tow bar was loose allowing play in the rear left hand side of the bumper. The bolt is the rear one of the 2 and is freely spinning, unable to tighten it. I dont know how to get to what secures this bolt. Do I remove the taillight, tinware, etc.? or do I need to make up a supporting bracket? Is the securing nut internally welded? Looking at the current posted pictures of the new paint job I see the bracket is still on the body. Any tips would be appreciated
Thanks Dave
2

Dave,

You appear to be talking about the bolts in the chassis rail.  The nuts are welded to the inside of the rail so you will have try to get something inside the rail to jamb the nut enough to remove the bolt.

Probably the best fix is to make up a plate (5mm would be fine) with a/the nut welded to it, slide it inside the rail and rosette weld it in place.  Four 10mm rosettes will be amply strong.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David
Sent: 06 April 2012 14:59
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Rear Bumper mount vibration

 

Hi All,
I have had a weird vibration in the rear that comes and goes through the rev range. Ive pulled apart and reassembled the exhaust twice with no improvement. Just recently I realised that the bolt on the passenger side that attaches the supporting bracket for the rear bumper and tow bar was loose allowing play in the rear left hand side of the bumper. The bolt is the rear one of the 2 and is freely spinning, unable to tighten it. I dont know how to get to what secures this bolt. Do I remove the taillight, tinware, etc.? or do I need to make up a supporting bracket? Is the securing nut internally welded? Looking at the current posted pictures of the new paint job I see the bracket is still on the body. Any tips would be appreciated
Thanks Dave

3
HI Les,
You hit the nail on the head. Like always, thank you for your wise words. I thought the solution would be something like you have outlined.
Happy Easter
Dave


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>
> Dave,
>
> You appear to be talking about the bolts in the chassis rail. The nuts are
> welded to the inside of the rail so you will have try to get something
> inside the rail to jamb the nut enough to remove the bolt.
>
> Probably the best fix is to make up a plate (5mm would be fine) with a/the
> nut welded to it, slide it inside the rail and rosette weld it in place.
> Four 10mm rosettes will be amply strong.
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David
> Sent: 06 April 2012 14:59
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Rear Bumper mount vibration
>
>
>
> Hi All,
> I have had a weird vibration in the rear that comes and goes through the rev
> range. Ive pulled apart and reassembled the exhaust twice with no
> improvement. Just recently I realised that the bolt on the passenger side
> that attaches the supporting bracket for the rear bumper and tow bar was
> loose allowing play in the rear left hand side of the bumper. The bolt is
> the rear one of the 2 and is freely spinning, unable to tighten it. I dont
> know how to get to what secures this bolt. Do I remove the taillight,
> tinware, etc.? or do I need to make up a supporting bracket? Is the securing
> nut internally welded? Looking at the current posted pictures of the new
> paint job I see the bracket is still on the body. Any tips would be
> appreciated
> Thanks Dave
>
4
Usually the nut is welded to the towbar bracket. Either the weld is broken or the nut is stripped. What brand of towbar is it?

If the weld is broken, you may be able to jamb a screwdriver against the nut to hold it while you undo it.

Phill



> David <davidleibmann@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> I have had a weird vibration in the rear that comes and goes through the
> rev range. Ive pulled apart and reassembled the exhaust twice with no
> improvement. Just recently I realised that the bolt on the passenger
> side that attaches the supporting bracket for the rear bumper and tow
> bar was loose allowing play in the rear left hand side of the bumper.
> The bolt is the rear one of the 2 and is freely spinning, unable to
> tighten it. I dont know how to get to what secures this bolt. Do I
> remove the taillight, tinware, etc.? or do I need to make up a
> supporting bracket? Is the securing nut internally welded? Looking at
> the current posted pictures of the new paint job I see the bracket is
> still on the body. Any tips would be appreciated
> Thanks Dave
5

Dave,

I replied to this query yesterday and obviously my brain was not in gear; I was talking absolute rubbish.  If you are using the original bumper bracket, it is as Phill says – the nuts are inside the bracket:

 

The same repair method applies – I was just totally off the planet when I said that the nuts were inside the chassis rail.  It must have been those liquor chocolate Ester Eggs I had yesterday!

Phill, thanks for waking me up.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: 07 April 2012 07:57
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Rear Bumper mount vibration

 

 

Usually the nut is welded to the towbar bracket. Either the weld is broken or the nut is stripped. What brand of towbar is it?

If the weld is broken, you may be able to jamb a screwdriver against the nut to hold it while you undo it.

Phill

> David <davidleibmann@yahoo.com.au>
wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> I have had a weird vibration in the rear that comes and goes through the
> rev range. Ive pulled apart and reassembled the exhaust twice with no
> improvement. Just recently I realised that the bolt on the passenger
> side that attaches the supporting bracket for the rear bumper and tow
> bar was loose allowing play in the rear left hand side of the bumper.
> The bolt is the rear one of the 2 and is freely spinning, unable to
> tighten it. I dont know how to get to what secures this bolt. Do I
> remove the taillight, tinware, etc.? or do I need to make up a
> supporting bracket? Is the securing nut internally welded? Looking at
> the current posted pictures of the new paint job I see the bracket is
> still on the body. Any tips would be appreciated
> Thanks Dave

6
or if you can't get to or hold the nut, drill off the head or cut off the head. greg e



------------------------------
On Sat, Apr 7, 2012 8:30 AM AEST Les Harris wrote:

>Dave,
>
>I replied to this query yesterday and obviously my brain was not in gear; I
>was talking absolute rubbish. If you are using the original bumper bracket,
>it is as Phill says - the nuts are inside the bracket:
>
>
>
>
>
>The same repair method applies - I was just totally off the planet when I
>said that the nuts were inside the chassis rail. It must have been those
>liquor chocolate Ester Eggs I had yesterday!
>
>Phill, thanks for waking me up.
>
>Les
>
> _____
>
>From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
>[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
>plander@optusnet.com.au
>Sent: 07 April 2012 07:57
>To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Rear Bumper mount vibration
>
>
>
>
>
>Usually the nut is welded to the towbar bracket. Either the weld is broken
>or the nut is stripped. What brand of towbar is it?
>
>If the weld is broken, you may be able to jamb a screwdriver against the nut
>to hold it while you undo it.
>
>Phill
>
>> David <davidleibmann@yahoo.com.au <mailto:davidleibmann%40yahoo.com.au> >
>wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>> I have had a weird vibration in the rear that comes and goes through the
>> rev range. Ive pulled apart and reassembled the exhaust twice with no
>> improvement. Just recently I realised that the bolt on the passenger
>> side that attaches the supporting bracket for the rear bumper and tow
>> bar was loose allowing play in the rear left hand side of the bumper.
>> The bolt is the rear one of the 2 and is freely spinning, unable to
>> tighten it. I dont know how to get to what secures this bolt. Do I
>> remove the taillight, tinware, etc.? or do I need to make up a
>> supporting bracket? Is the securing nut internally welded? Looking at
>> the current posted pictures of the new paint job I see the bracket is
>> still on the body. Any tips would be appreciated
>> Thanks Dave
>
>
>
7
I dont know the brand of towbar is as its been resprayed. I`ll have a go tomorrow at jamming the internal nut and let you know the outcome.
Cheers Dave



--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>
> Dave,
>
> I replied to this query yesterday and obviously my brain was not in gear; I
> was talking absolute rubbish. If you are using the original bumper bracket,
> it is as Phill says - the nuts are inside the bracket:
>
>
>
>
>
> The same repair method applies - I was just totally off the planet when I
> said that the nuts were inside the chassis rail. It must have been those
> liquor chocolate Ester Eggs I had yesterday!
>
> Phill, thanks for waking me up.
>
> Les
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> plander@...
> Sent: 07 April 2012 07:57
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Rear Bumper mount vibration
>
>
>
>
>
> Usually the nut is welded to the towbar bracket. Either the weld is broken
> or the nut is stripped. What brand of towbar is it?
>
> If the weld is broken, you may be able to jamb a screwdriver against the nut
> to hold it while you undo it.
>
> Phill
>
> > David <davidleibmann@... <mailto:davidleibmann%40yahoo.com.au> >
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> > I have had a weird vibration in the rear that comes and goes through the
> > rev range. Ive pulled apart and reassembled the exhaust twice with no
> > improvement. Just recently I realised that the bolt on the passenger
> > side that attaches the supporting bracket for the rear bumper and tow
> > bar was loose allowing play in the rear left hand side of the bumper.
> > The bolt is the rear one of the 2 and is freely spinning, unable to
> > tighten it. I dont know how to get to what secures this bolt. Do I
> > remove the taillight, tinware, etc.? or do I need to make up a
> > supporting bracket? Is the securing nut internally welded? Looking at
> > the current posted pictures of the new paint job I see the bracket is
> > still on the body. Any tips would be appreciated
> > Thanks Dave
>
8
Hi Dave,
             I seem to remember that mine has captive nuts inside the chassis rail. There was a piece of wire welded to each, and the wire was poking out of a nearby hole in the chassis rail. This is a common trick used by bodybuilders and panelbeaters. Locate the wire, spray some WD40 in the direction of the nut, let it soak for a while, hold the wire, and jolt the bolt.

  Sounds like your wire might have broken off already, which makes life difficult. If you can't jam the nut with a tapered cold chisel or screwdriver, you'll have to blow the head of the bolt off with the gas axe or angle grinder and get a new nut and bolt.

  Weld some solid wire to the nut so that you can hold it in place, and use silver or copper grease on the threads so it can't rust.

                                                                                                                   Cheers, Roger.

9
Hi All,
Thanks for the tips. Youre right about the wire loop and as I expected after finally removing the bumper mount the loop was broken and the square shaped nut welded inside it passes its used by date and free playing. Looks like a lot of work to weld it back in. I can not believe that this one loose nut on the bumper mount has caused me months of frustration through its persistent chatter, perhaps with the rear engine sitting next to it?
Does anyone know where I could purchase a rear passenger side bumper bracket for a 1990 Syncro (MV)?
All up cruising around in our Syncro puts a smile on my face form ear to ear. My wife recently had her birthday and her only wish was to head bush in the Syncro. We ended up at Delicate Nobby, just south of Crescent Head on the Mid North Coast of NSW, highly recommended for surfing, fishing and loosing track of time! Went exploring down to Point Plomer, man that is the bumpiest most pot holled filled track I have ever encounted.
Cant wait for the next adventure. Valla?
Cheers
Dave

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Gullyraker@... wrote:
>
> Hi Dave,
> I seem to remember that mine has captive nuts inside the
> chassis rail. There was a piece of wire welded to each, and the wire was poking
> out of a nearby hole in the chassis rail. This is a common trick used by
> bodybuilders and panelbeaters. Locate the wire, spray some WD40 in the direction
> of the nut, let it soak for a while, hold the wire, and jolt the bolt.
>
> Sounds like your wire might have broken off already, which makes life
> difficult. If you can't jam the nut with a tapered cold chisel or screwdriver,
> you'll have to blow the head of the bolt off with the gas axe or angle
> grinder and get a new nut and bolt.
>
> Weld some solid wire to the nut so that you can hold it in place, and use
> silver or copper grease on the threads so it can't rust.
>
>
> Cheers, Roger.
>
10

Hi Dave. You have been in our territory of Port Macquarie. Have camped at Delicate many times but have not been brave enough to tackle the Plomer road. We use the Maria River Rd for a shortcut. Lots of great camping spots on the coast around here. There are some great spots at Diamond Head just South. Not 4WD spots but very nice indeed with fantastic beaches. Although for some reason all the fish have gone or are just playing mind games!!!

Peter from Port

11
Hi Peter,
Sounds like you know the Point Plomer potholes better than me. I feel sorry for taking the Syncro down that track. I think its the kind of road to take only if you know you will be staying a while at the other end. As you say the river road and then the across to Port. It doesnt get any better. Hope to meet someday down the track. Persist with the fishing and Im sure your efforts will eventually be rewarded.
Cheers Dave from Coffs


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Coe" <peter@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Dave. You have been in our territory of Port Macquarie. Have camped at
> Delicate many times but have not been brave enough to tackle the Plomer
> road. We use the Maria River Rd for a shortcut. Lots of great camping spots
> on the coast around here. There are some great spots at Diamond Head just
> South. Not 4WD spots but very nice indeed with fantastic beaches. Although
> for some reason all the fish have gone or are just playing mind games!!!
> Peter from Port
>
12
David,

You might need to come along on our end of year Plommer Track adventure.

Loads of fun and all syncros are welcome.

Its usually around the first week in January when most of us have holidays or time off.

Cheers,

Skot

On 2/05/2012 4:37 PM, David wrote:
 


Hi Peter,
Sounds like you know the Point Plomer potholes better than me. I feel sorry for taking the Syncro down that track. I think its the kind of road to take only if you know you will be staying a while at the other end. As you say the river road and then the across to Port. It doesnt get any better. Hope to meet someday down the track. Persist with the fishing and Im sure your efforts will eventually be rewarded.
Cheers Dave from Coffs

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Coe" <peter@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Dave. You have been in our territory of Port Macquarie. Have camped at
> Delicate many times but have not been brave enough to tackle the Plomer
> road. We use the Maria River Rd for a shortcut. Lots of great camping spots
> on the coast around here. There are some great spots at Diamond Head just
> South. Not 4WD spots but very nice indeed with fantastic beaches. Although
> for some reason all the fish have gone or are just playing mind games!!!
> Peter from Port
>


13
Hi Skot,
Ill be bringing all the fishing gear this time. Sounds like fun other than that pot holed road in to PP. Hopefully by then they have run the grader over it
Thanks Dave


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>
> David,
>
> You might need to come along on our end of year Plommer Track adventure.
>
> Loads of fun and all syncros are welcome.
>
> Its usually around the first week in January when most of us have
> holidays or time off.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Skot
>
> On 2/05/2012 4:37 PM, David wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi Peter,
> > Sounds like you know the Point Plomer potholes better than me. I feel
> > sorry for taking the Syncro down that track. I think its the kind of
> > road to take only if you know you will be staying a while at the other
> > end. As you say the river road and then the across to Port. It doesnt
> > get any better. Hope to meet someday down the track. Persist with the
> > fishing and Im sure your efforts will eventually be rewarded.
> > Cheers Dave from Coffs
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>, "Peter Coe"
> > <peter@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Dave. You have been in our territory of Port Macquarie. Have
> > camped at
> > > Delicate many times but have not been brave enough to tackle the Plomer
> > > road. We use the Maria River Rd for a shortcut. Lots of great
> > camping spots
> > > on the coast around here. There are some great spots at Diamond Head
> > just
> > > South. Not 4WD spots but very nice indeed with fantastic beaches.
> > Although
> > > for some reason all the fish have gone or are just playing mind games!!!
> > > Peter from Port
> > >
> >
> >
>
14
David,

This is not a Council or RTA maintained "road" it is just an old sand mining track that is left to its own devices. It has pot holes big enough to swallow an entire vehicle and after rain they become very deep pools.

Skot

On 2/05/2012 5:21 PM, David wrote:
 


Hi Skot,
Ill be bringing all the fishing gear this time. Sounds like fun other than that pot holed road in to PP. Hopefully by then they have run the grader over it
Thanks Dave

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>
> David,
>
> You might need to come along on our end of year Plommer Track adventure.
>
> Loads of fun and all syncros are welcome.
>
> Its usually around the first week in January when most of us have
> holidays or time off.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Skot
>
> On 2/05/2012 4:37 PM, David wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi Peter,
> > Sounds like you know the Point Plomer potholes better than me. I feel
> > sorry for taking the Syncro down that track. I think its the kind of
> > road to take only if you know you will be staying a while at the other
> > end. As you say the river road and then the across to Port. It doesnt
> > get any better. Hope to meet someday down the track. Persist with the
> > fishing and Im sure your efforts will eventually be rewarded.
> > Cheers Dave from Coffs
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>, "Peter Coe"
> > <peter@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Dave. You have been in our territory of Port Macquarie. Have
> > camped at
> > > Delicate many times but have not been brave enough to tackle the Plomer
> > > road. We use the Maria River Rd for a shortcut. Lots of great
> > camping spots
> > > on the coast around here. There are some great spots at Diamond Head
> > just
> > > South. Not 4WD spots but very nice indeed with fantastic beaches.
> > Although
> > > for some reason all the fish have gone or are just playing mind games!!!
> > > Peter from Port
> > >
> >
> >
>


15
Grrrr, but would do again ! ......ha

Sent from my iPad

On 02/05/2012, at 8:53 PM, "Mr Scott Pitcher" <spbconsulting@bigpond.com> wrote:

 

David,

This is not a Council or RTA maintained "road" it is just an old sand mining track that is left to its own devices. It has pot holes big enough to swallow an entire vehicle and after rain they become very deep pools.

Skot

On 2/05/2012 5:21 PM, David wrote:

 


Hi Skot,
Ill be bringing all the fishing gear this time. Sounds like fun other than that pot holed road in to PP. Hopefully by then they have run the grader over it
Thanks Dave

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>
> David,
>
> You might need to come along on our end of year Plommer Track adventure.
>
> Loads of fun and all syncros are welcome.
>
> Its usually around the first week in January when most of us have
> holidays or time off.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Skot
>
> On 2/05/2012 4:37 PM, David wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi Peter,
> > Sounds like you know the Point Plomer potholes better than me. I feel
> > sorry for taking the Syncro down that track. I think its the kind of
> > road to take only if you know you will be staying a while at the other
> > end. As you say the river road and then the across to Port. It doesnt
> > get any better. Hope to meet someday down the track. Persist with the
> > fishing and Im sure your efforts will eventually be rewarded.
> > Cheers Dave from Coffs
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>, "Peter Coe"
> > <peter@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Dave. You have been in our territory of Port Macquarie. Have
> > camped at
> > > Delicate many times but have not been brave enough to tackle the Plomer
> > > road. We use the Maria River Rd for a shortcut. Lots of great
> > camping spots
> > > on the coast around here. There are some great spots at Diamond Head
> > just
> > > South. Not 4WD spots but very nice indeed with fantastic beaches.
> > Although
> > > for some reason all the fish have gone or are just playing mind games!!!
> > > Peter from Port
> > >
> >
> >
>


16
Skott, let us be sure we all got a double lipped gearleaver shaft seal installed. Hart

Sent from my iPad

On 02/05/2012, at 8:53 PM, "Mr Scott Pitcher" <spbconsulting@bigpond.com> wrote:

 

David,

This is not a Council or RTA maintained "road" it is just an old sand mining track that is left to its own devices. It has pot holes big enough to swallow an entire vehicle and after rain they become very deep pools.

Skot

On 2/05/2012 5:21 PM, David wrote:

 


Hi Skot,
Ill be bringing all the fishing gear this time. Sounds like fun other than that pot holed road in to PP. Hopefully by then they have run the grader over it
Thanks Dave

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>
> David,
>
> You might need to come along on our end of year Plommer Track adventure.
>
> Loads of fun and all syncros are welcome.
>
> Its usually around the first week in January when most of us have
> holidays or time off.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Skot
>
> On 2/05/2012 4:37 PM, David wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi Peter,
> > Sounds like you know the Point Plomer potholes better than me. I feel
> > sorry for taking the Syncro down that track. I think its the kind of
> > road to take only if you know you will be staying a while at the other
> > end. As you say the river road and then the across to Port. It doesnt
> > get any better. Hope to meet someday down the track. Persist with the
> > fishing and Im sure your efforts will eventually be rewarded.
> > Cheers Dave from Coffs
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>, "Peter Coe"
> > <peter@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Dave. You have been in our territory of Port Macquarie. Have
> > camped at
> > > Delicate many times but have not been brave enough to tackle the Plomer
> > > road. We use the Maria River Rd for a shortcut. Lots of great
> > camping spots
> > > on the coast around here. There are some great spots at Diamond Head
> > just
> > > South. Not 4WD spots but very nice indeed with fantastic beaches.
> > Although
> > > for some reason all the fish have gone or are just playing mind games!!!
> > > Peter from Port
> > >
> >
> >
>


17
Yes that would be a must! Skot

On 2/05/2012 7:47 PM, Hartmut Kiehn wrote:
Skott, let us be sure we all got a double lipped gearleaver shaft seal installed. Hart

Sent from my iPad

On 02/05/2012, at 8:53 PM, "Mr Scott Pitcher" <spbconsulting@bigpond.com> wrote:

David,

This is not a Council or RTA maintained "road" it is just an old sand mining track that is left to its own devices. It has pot holes big enough to swallow an entire vehicle and after rain they become very deep pools.

Skot

On 2/05/2012 5:21 PM, David wrote:


Hi Skot,
Ill be bringing all the fishing gear this time. Sounds like fun other than that pot holed road in to PP. Hopefully by then they have run the grader over it
Thanks Dave

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>
> David,
>
> You might need to come along on our end of year Plommer Track adventure.
>
> Loads of fun and all syncros are welcome.
>
> Its usually around the first week in January when most of us have
> holidays or time off.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Skot
>
> On 2/05/2012 4:37 PM, David wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi Peter,
> > Sounds like you know the Point Plomer potholes better than me. I feel
> > sorry for taking the Syncro down that track. I think its the kind of
> > road to take only if you know you will be staying a while at the other
> > end. As you say the river road and then the across to Port. It doesnt
> > get any better. Hope to meet someday down the track. Persist with the
> > fishing and Im sure your efforts will eventually be rewarded.
> > Cheers Dave from Coffs
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>, "Peter Coe"
> > <peter@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Dave. You have been in our territory of Port Macquarie. Have
> > camped at
> > > Delicate many times but have not been brave enough to tackle the Plomer
> > > road. We use the Maria River Rd for a shortcut. Lots of great
> > camping spots
> > > on the coast around here. There are some great spots at Diamond Head
> > just
> > > South. Not 4WD spots but very nice indeed with fantastic beaches.
> > Although
> > > for some reason all the fish have gone or are just playing mind games!!!
> > > Peter from Port
> > >
> >
> >
>



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Hey Guys,
Is this double lipped gear shaft seal standard on the Syncro or is this a special aftermarket order? I cleaned and greased the base of the gear shaft last weekend. Ive renewed all transaxle oils recently and find slow easy going gear changes a necessity for gearbox and clutch longevity. Havent had any problems. I love going up my very steep driveway in Gelande gear at a smooth snails pace and all my 4WD neighbours looking on in astonishment.
Cheers Dave

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>
> Yes that would be a must! Skot
>
> On 2/05/2012 7:47 PM, Hartmut Kiehn wrote:
> > Skott, let us be sure we all got a double lipped gearleaver shaft seal
> > installed. Hart
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> > On 02/05/2012, at 8:53 PM, "Mr Scott Pitcher"
> > <spbconsulting@... <mailto:spbconsulting@...>> wrote:
> >
> >> David,
> >>
> >> This is not a Council or RTA maintained "road" it is just an old sand
> >> mining track that is left to its own devices. It has pot holes big
> >> enough to swallow an entire vehicle and after rain they become very
> >> deep pools.
> >>
> >> Skot
> >>
> >> On 2/05/2012 5:21 PM, David wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> Hi Skot,
> >>> Ill be bringing all the fishing gear this time. Sounds like fun
> >>> other than that pot holed road in to PP. Hopefully by then they have
> >>> run the grader over it
> >>> Thanks Dave
> >>>
> >>> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> >>> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>, Mr Scott Pitcher
> >>> <spbconsulting@> wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> > David,
> >>> >
> >>> > You might need to come along on our end of year Plommer Track
> >>> adventure.
> >>> >
> >>> > Loads of fun and all syncros are welcome.
> >>> >
> >>> > Its usually around the first week in January when most of us have
> >>> > holidays or time off.
> >>> >
> >>> > Cheers,
> >>> >
> >>> > Skot
> >>> >
> >>> > On 2/05/2012 4:37 PM, David wrote:
> >>> > >
> >>> > >
> >>> > > Hi Peter,
> >>> > > Sounds like you know the Point Plomer potholes better than me. I
> >>> feel
> >>> > > sorry for taking the Syncro down that track. I think its the
> >>> kind of
> >>> > > road to take only if you know you will be staying a while at the
> >>> other
> >>> > > end. As you say the river road and then the across to Port. It
> >>> doesnt
> >>> > > get any better. Hope to meet someday down the track. Persist
> >>> with the
> >>> > > fishing and Im sure your efforts will eventually be rewarded.
> >>> > > Cheers Dave from Coffs
> >>> > >
> >>> > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> >>> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> >>> > > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>, "Peter Coe"
> >>> > > <peter@> wrote:
> >>> > > >
> >>> > > > Hi Dave. You have been in our territory of Port Macquarie. Have
> >>> > > camped at
> >>> > > > Delicate many times but have not been brave enough to tackle
> >>> the Plomer
> >>> > > > road. We use the Maria River Rd for a shortcut. Lots of great
> >>> > > camping spots
> >>> > > > on the coast around here. There are some great spots at
> >>> Diamond Head
> >>> > > just
> >>> > > > South. Not 4WD spots but very nice indeed with fantastic beaches.
> >>> > > Although
> >>> > > > for some reason all the fish have gone or are just playing
> >>> mind games!!!
> >>> > > > Peter from Port
> >>> > > >
> >>> > >
> >>> > >
> >>> >
> >>>
> >>
> >
>
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> David <davidleibmann@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
> Hey Guys,
> Is this double lipped gear shaft seal standard on the Syncro or is this
> a special aftermarket order?

They are just the standard seal that is fitted to the syncro, 2wd and Golf gearbox.

Phill
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Dave,
Something like this? ...
Or this? ...
Cheers.
Ken



To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: davidleibmann@yahoo.com.au
Date: Wed, 2 May 2012 04:15:22 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Rear Bumper mount vibration

 

Hi All,
Thanks for the tips. Youre right about the wire loop and as I expected after finally removing the bumper mount the loop was broken and the square shaped nut welded inside it passes its used by date and free playing. Looks like a lot of work to weld it back in. I can not believe that this one loose nut on the bumper mount has caused me months of frustration through its persistent chatter, perhaps with the rear engine sitting next to it?
Does anyone know where I could purchase a rear passenger side bumper bracket for a 1990 Syncro (MV)?
All up cruising around in our Syncro puts a smile on my face form ear to ear. My wife recently had her birthday and her only wish was to head bush in the Syncro. We ended up at Delicate Nobby, just south of Crescent Head on the Mid North Coast of NSW, highly recommended for surfing, fishing and loosing track of time! Went exploring down to Point Plomer, man that is the bumpiest most pot holled filled track I have ever encounted.
Cant wait for the next adventure. Valla?
Cheers
Dave

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Gullyraker@... wrote:
>
> Hi Dave,
> I seem to remember that mine has captive nuts inside the
> chassis rail. There was a piece of wire welded to each, and the wire was poking
> out of a nearby hole in the chassis rail. This is a common trick used by
> bodybuilders and panelbeaters. Locate the wire, spray some WD40 in the direction
> of the nut, let it soak for a while, hold the wire, and jolt the bolt.
>
> Sounds like your wire might have broken off already, which makes life
> difficult. If you can't jam the nut with a tapered cold chisel or screwdriver,
> you'll have to blow the head of the bolt off with the gas axe or angle
> grinder and get a new nut and bolt.
>
> Weld some solid wire to the nut so that you can hold it in place, and use
> silver or copper grease on the threads so it can't rust.
>
>
> Cheers, Roger.
>