Selling my Trakka Syncro 'Gold Pack'

[bruce.morphett]

Hi Everyone,

Am selling my Trakka Syncro camper purchased in April 2013.

The conversion is the 'Gold Pack' with twin hot and cold water tanks, Rotating Stratos seats etc. etc.

Since purchase I have spent $35k+ listed below...

Vehicle – 1989 VW T3 Syncro 4x4 Window van with power steering, air cond, Rear diff lock

Camper conversion - Trakka ‘Gold Pak’ camper with pop-top roof, cabinets timber laminate plywood. Two 50-55 litre hot and cold water tanks, underneath, Stratos front seats, on rotating bases. Full camper fitout. Radio is Pioneer radio cassette (c.1995)

 

Upgrades

Engine conversion - Subaru EJ251 low km (57k at installation, now 87k) from 2001-2003 Liberty from Sunspares Qld (they fit new head gaskets) installed by AM Autos in Noosa http://www.amauto.com.au/am/ . Miles and Andy have done quite a few of these conversions. The fitting kit used is from Smallcar Performance in Washington state. www.smallcar.com . They specialise in Subaru conversions for the “Vanagon”.

Transaxle and front diff have been fully rebuilt by Ron Schmidt of Racetrans Kempsey. 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th are 11 , 13 and 17% higher for the highway. Low and 1^st are standard for offroad. A Decoupler was also fitted & Heavy duty Exedy clutch.

 

Further additions and upgrades.

Air cond re-plumbed and re-gassed with new A/C compressor

Factory alloys from VW Tiguan with 225/75R16 Cooper AT3 All Terrains. Standard Bridgestone 205R16 on alloy spare. Further 3 alloys (8 total).

Truck mirrors from CVC

Fox shocks all round from Gowesty - external reservoir fully adjustable fully rebuildable.

Air compressor onboard - ARB CKMA12 with line coupling inside the rear flap.

UHF radio - GME TX3300 40 channel.

Electrical – Noco Genius 7.2A all chemistry mains charger, Redarc LFP1225 Lithium DC to DC charger, 700CCA lithium start battery, Fusion 90Ah Lithium house battery (150Ah lead acid equivalent). All LED interior lights.

LED headlight upgrade from CVC

Daytime running lights from CVC

Extra 12 volt sockets, Clustermaster instrument panel wiring loom upgrade.

Orange TPMS with internal wheel sensors

ARB awning 2.5m with awning room purchased April this year. (yet to be mounted)

Oztrail pop up shower tent, porta potti.

Numerous spares, original wheels & tyres, new and used parts etc.

Towbar (not fitted)

Official Vanagon Service manual, original Owners manual.

Clip on rear view camera.

Odometer date of purchase 256,000 km. current 290,354 km

I haven't tallied up exactly, but including the purchase price spent close to $60,000

I am asking $40,000.

Will post ad on Gumtree in the next week or so.

Will add some pics under my folder BruceM Pics.

Reason for selling? Going upmarket with a Traveltrucks Scrubmaster on an Iveco Daily 4x4. http://www.traveltrucks.com.au/expedition-camper

A bit sad as I love the van. But Anne & I are looking for more creature comforts eg. toilet, shower, diesel heating. Plus massive offroad ability of the Iveco, with 3.0L turbo diesel, 6 speed plus triple low range and 37" wheels! 

 

 

[system]

Best equipped Trakka I've heard of in Aus. Wish I had the $$

Good luck with the sale.

On Mon, 4 Sep 2017 at 10:47 am, bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Hi Everyone,

Am selling my Trakka Syncro camper purchased in April 2013.

The conversion is the 'Gold Pack' with twin hot and cold water tanks, Rotating Stratos seats etc. etc.

Since purchase I have spent $35k+ listed below...

Vehicle – 1989 VW T3 Syncro 4x4 Window van with power steering, air cond, Rear diff lock

Camper conversion - Trakka ‘Gold Pak’ camper with pop-top roof, cabinets timber laminate plywood. Two 50-55 litre hot and cold water tanks, underneath, Stratos front seats, on rotating bases. Full camper fitout. Radio is Pioneer radio cassette (c.1995)

Upgrades

Engine conversion - Subaru EJ251 low km (57k at installation, now 87k) from 2001-2003 Liberty from Sunspares Qld (they fit new head gaskets) installed by AM Autos in Noosa http://www.amauto.com.au/am/ . Miles and Andy have done quite a few of these conversions. The fitting kit used is from Smallcar Performance in Washington state. www.smallcar.com . They specialise in Subaru conversions for the “Vanagon”.

Transaxle and front diff have been fully rebuilt by Ron Schmidt of Racetrans Kempsey. 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th are 11 , 13 and 17% higher for the highway. Low and 1^st are standard for offroad. A Decoupler was also fitted & Heavy duty Exedy clutch.

Further additions and upgrades.

Air cond re-plumbed and re-gassed with new A/C compressor

Factory alloys from VW Tiguan with 225/75R16 Cooper AT3 All Terrains. Standard Bridgestone 205R16 on alloy spare. Further 3 alloys (8 total).

Truck mirrors from CVC

Fox shocks all round from Gowesty - external reservoir fully adjustable fully rebuildable.

Air compressor onboard - ARB CKMA12 with line coupling inside the rear flap.

UHF radio - GME TX3300 40 channel.

Electrical – Noco Genius 7.2A all chemistry mains charger, Redarc LFP1225 Lithium DC to DC charger, 700CCA lithium start battery, Fusion 90Ah Lithium house battery (150Ah lead acid equivalent). All LED interior lights.

LED headlight upgrade from CVC

Daytime running lights from CVC

Extra 12 volt sockets, Clustermaster instrument panel wiring loom upgrade.

Orange TPMS with internal wheel sensors

ARB awning 2.5m with awning room purchased April this year. (yet to be mounted)

Oztrail pop up shower tent, porta potti.

Numerous spares, original wheels & tyres, new and used parts etc.

Towbar (not fitted)

Official Vanagon Service manual, original Owners manual.

Clip on rear view camera.

Odometer date of purchase 256,000 km. current 290,354 km

I haven't tallied up exactly, but including the purchase price spent close to $60,000

I am asking $40,000.

Will post ad on Gumtree in the next week or so.

Will add some pics under my folder BruceM Pics.

Reason for selling? Going upmarket with a Traveltrucks Scrubmaster on an Iveco Daily 4x4. http://www.traveltrucks.com.au/expedition-camper

A bit sad as I love the van. But Anne & I are looking for more creature comforts eg. toilet, shower, diesel heating. Plus massive offroad ability of the Iveco, with 3.0L turbo diesel, 6 speed plus triple low range and 37" wheels!

--

Cheers

Paul Dumais

Aerospace Engineer

[robert.dale45 (Bob Dale)]

Morning all; Can i get Rudi’s contact details as i have lost them on the computer, i emailed him yesterday but he has not responded i want to check if he is at home or away.

Regards

Bob Dale

 

From: Paul Dumais paul.d.dumais@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]

Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 10:57 AM

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Selling my Trakka Syncro 'Gold Pack'

 

 

Best equipped Trakka I've heard of in Aus. Wish I had the $$

Good luck with the sale.

 

On Mon, 4 Sep 2017 at 10:47 am, bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Hi Everyone,

Am selling my Trakka Syncro camper purchased in April 2013.

The conversion is the 'Gold Pack' with twin hot and cold water tanks, Rotating Stratos seats etc. etc.

Since purchase I have spent $35k+ listed below...

Vehicle – 1989 VW T3 Syncro 4x4 Window van with power steering, air cond, Rear diff lock

Camper conversion - Trakka ‘Gold Pak’ camper with pop-top roof, cabinets timber laminate plywood. Two 50-55 litre hot and cold water tanks, underneath, Stratos front seats, on rotating bases. Full camper fitout. Radio is Pioneer radio cassette (c.1995)

 

Upgrades

Engine conversion - Subaru EJ251 low km (57k at installation, now 87k) from 2001-2003 Liberty from Sunspares Qld (they fit new head gaskets) installed by AM Autos in Noosa http://www.amauto.com.au/am/ . Miles and Andy have done quite a few of these conversions. The fitting kit used is from Smallcar Performance in Washington state. www.smallcar.com . They specialise in Subaru conversions for the “Vanagon”.

Transaxle and front diff have been fully rebuilt by Ron Schmidt of Racetrans Kempsey. 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th are 11 , 13 and 17% higher for the highway. Low and 1^st are standard for offroad. A Decoupler was also fitted & Heavy duty Exedy clutch.

 

Further additions and upgrades.

Air cond re-plumbed and re-gassed with new A/C compressor

Factory alloys from VW Tiguan with 225/75R16 Cooper AT3 All Terrains. Standard Bridgestone 205R16 on alloy spare. Further 3 alloys (8 total).

Truck mirrors from CVC

Fox shocks all round from Gowesty - external reservoir fully adjustable fully rebuildable.

Air compressor onboard - ARB CKMA12 with line coupling inside the rear flap.

UHF radio - GME TX3300 40 channel.

Electrical – Noco Genius 7.2A all chemistry mains charger, Redarc LFP1225 Lithium DC to DC charger, 700CCA lithium start battery, Fusion 90Ah Lithium house battery (150Ah lead acid equivalent). All LED interior lights.

LED headlight upgrade from CVC

Daytime running lights from CVC

Extra 12 volt sockets, Clustermaster instrument panel wiring loom upgrade.

Orange TPMS with internal wheel sensors

ARB awning 2.5m with awning room purchased April this year. (yet to be mounted)

Oztrail pop up shower tent, porta potti.

Numerous spares, original wheels & tyres, new and used parts etc.

Towbar (not fitted)

Official Vanagon Service manual, original Owners manual.

Clip on rear view camera.

 

Odometer date of purchase 256,000 km. current 290,354 km

I haven't tallied up exactly, but including the purchase price spent close to $60,000

I am asking $40,000.

 

Will post ad on Gumtree in the next week or so.

 

Will add some pics under my folder BruceM Pics.

 

Reason for selling? Going upmarket with a Traveltrucks Scrubmaster on an Iveco Daily 4x4. http://www.traveltrucks.com.au/expedition-camper

 

A bit sad as I love the van. But Anne & I are looking for more creature comforts eg. toilet, shower, diesel heating. Plus massive offroad ability of the Iveco, with 3.0L turbo diesel, 6 speed plus triple low range and 37" wheels!

 

 

 

--

Cheers

Paul Dumais

Aerospace Engineer

[peterschweinsberg-y7 (Peter SCHWEINSBERG)]

Hi all,

I’m having trouble with an over rich engine.

We are slowly moving through the process of finding the problem.

Latest to look at: Fuel Injection system control unit.

1. Is the Syncro unit the same as the two wheel drive unit ?

        We have a spare 2WD unit which we are as yet to try.

2. If they are different, does anyone have a spare, 

        in working order, 

  Syncro unit to lend for testing purposes or to sell ?

I can be contacted as follows:

Peter Schweinsberg

297 Hinxman Road,

CASTLEREAGH, 2749.

Tel:  02 4776 1009

Mob: 0417 411 492

E-mail:  peter@peterandval.com

On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:15 AM, 'RC Dale' rcdale@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Morning all; Can i get Rudi’s contact details as i have lost them on the computer, i emailed him yesterday but he has not responded i want to check if he is at home or away.

Regards

Bob Dale

 

From: Paul Dumais paul.d.dumais@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]

Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 10:57 AM

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Selling my Trakka Syncro 'Gold Pack'

 

Best equipped Trakka I've heard of in Aus. Wish I had the $$

Good luck with the sale. 

 

On Mon, 4 Sep 2017 at 10:47 am, bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Hi Everyone,

Am selling my Trakka Syncro camper purchased in April 2013.

The conversion is the 'Gold Pack' with twin hot and cold water tanks, Rotating Stratos seats etc. etc.

Since purchase I have spent $35k+ listed below...

Vehicle – 1989 VW T3 Syncro 4x4 Window van with power steering, air cond, Rear diff lock

Camper conversion - Trakka ‘Gold Pak’ camper with pop-top roof, cabinets timber laminate plywood. Two 50-55 litre hot and cold water tanks, underneath, Stratos front seats, on rotating bases. Full camper fitout. Radio is Pioneer radio cassette (c.1995)

 

Upgrades

Engine conversion - Subaru EJ251 low km (57k at installation, now 87k) from 2001-2003 Liberty from Sunspares Qld (they fit new head gaskets) installed by AM Autos in Noosa http://www.amauto.com.au/am/ . Miles and Andy have done quite a few of these conversions. The fitting kit used is from Smallcar Performance in Washington state. www.smallcar.com . They specialise in Subaru conversions for the “Vanagon”.

Transaxle and front diff have been fully rebuilt by Ron Schmidt of Racetrans Kempsey. 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th are 11 , 13 and 17% higher for the highway. Low and 1^st are standard for offroad. A Decoupler was also fitted & Heavy duty Exedy clutch.

 

Further additions and upgrades.

Air cond re-plumbed and re-gassed with new A/C compressor

Factory alloys from VW Tiguan with 225/75R16 Cooper AT3 All Terrains. Standard Bridgestone 205R16 on alloy spare. Further 3 alloys (8 total).

Truck mirrors from CVC

Fox shocks all round from Gowesty - external reservoir fully adjustable fully rebuildable.

Air compressor onboard - ARB CKMA12 with line coupling inside the rear flap.

UHF radio - GME TX3300 40 channel.

Electrical – Noco Genius 7.2A all chemistry mains charger, Redarc LFP1225 Lithium DC to DC charger, 700CCA lithium start battery, Fusion 90Ah Lithium house battery (150Ah lead acid equivalent). All LED interior lights.

LED headlight upgrade from CVC

Daytime running lights from CVC

Extra 12 volt sockets, Clustermaster instrument panel wiring loom upgrade.

Orange TPMS with internal wheel sensors

ARB awning 2.5m with awning room purchased April this year. (yet to be mounted)

Oztrail pop up shower tent, porta potti.

Numerous spares, original wheels & tyres, new and used parts etc.

Towbar (not fitted)

Official Vanagon Service manual, original Owners manual.

Clip on rear view camera.

 

Odometer date of purchase 256,000 km. current 290,354 km

I haven't tallied up exactly, but including the purchase price spent close to $60,000

I am asking $40,000.

 

Will post ad on Gumtree in the next week or so.

 

Will add some pics under my folder BruceM Pics.

 

Reason for selling? Going upmarket with a Traveltrucks Scrubmaster on an Iveco Daily 4x4. http://www.traveltrucks.com.au/expedition-camper

 

A bit sad as I love the van. But Anne & I are looking for more creature comforts eg. toilet, shower, diesel heating. Plus massive offroad ability of the Iveco, with 3.0L turbo diesel, 6 speed plus triple low range and 37" wheels! 

 

 

 

-- 

Cheers

Paul Dumais

Aerospace Engineer

[unclekenz (Ken Garratt)]

Hi Peter,

Correct ecu for Oz syncro is Bosch # 025 906 022 D.

Check the label on your 2WD ecu for same brand & part #.

Ken

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From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> on behalf of Peter SCHWEINSBERG peter@peterandval.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, 7 September 2017 10:42 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] T3 Syncro 1989 2.1 Engine Control Unit.

 

 

Hi all,

I’m having trouble with an over rich engine.

We are slowly moving through the process of finding the problem.

Latest to look at: Fuel Injection system control unit.

1. Is the Syncro unit the same as the two wheel drive unit ?

        We have a spare 2WD unit which we are as yet to try.

2. If they are different, does anyone have a spare, 

        in working order, 

  Syncro unit to lend for testing purposes or to sell ?

I can be contacted as follows:

Peter Schweinsberg

297 Hinxman Road,

CASTLEREAGH, 2749.

Tel:  02 4776 1009

Mob: 0417 411 492

E-mail:  peter@peterandval.com

On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:15 AM, 'RC Dale' rcdale@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Morning all; Can i get Rudi’s contact details as i have lost them on the computer, i emailed him yesterday but he has not responded i want to check if he is at home or away.

Regards

Bob Dale

 

From: Paul Dumais paul.d.dumais@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]

Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 10:57 AM

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Selling my Trakka Syncro 'Gold Pack'

 

Best equipped Trakka I've heard of in Aus. Wish I had the $$

Good luck with the sale. 

 

On Mon, 4 Sep 2017 at 10:47 am, bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Hi Everyone,

Am selling my Trakka Syncro camper purchased in April 2013.

The conversion is the 'Gold Pack' with twin hot and cold water tanks, Rotating Stratos seats etc. etc.

Since purchase I have spent $35k+ listed below...

Vehicle – 1989 VW T3 Syncro 4x4 Window van with power steering, air cond, Rear diff lock

Camper conversion - Trakka ‘Gold Pak’ camper with pop-top roof, cabinets timber laminate plywood. Two 50-55 litre hot and cold water tanks, underneath, Stratos front seats, on rotating bases. Full camper fitout. Radio is Pioneer radio cassette (c.1995)

 

Upgrades

Engine conversion - Subaru EJ251 low km (57k at installation, now 87k) from 2001-2003 Liberty from Sunspares Qld (they fit new head gaskets) installed by AM Autos in Noosa http://www.amauto.com.au/am/ . Miles and Andy have done quite a few of these conversions. The fitting kit used is from Smallcar Performance in Washington state. www.smallcar.com . They specialise in Subaru conversions for the “Vanagon”.

Transaxle and front diff have been fully rebuilt by Ron Schmidt of Racetrans Kempsey. 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th are 11 , 13 and 17% higher for the highway. Low and 1^st are standard for offroad. A Decoupler was also fitted & Heavy duty Exedy clutch.

 

Further additions and upgrades.

Air cond re-plumbed and re-gassed with new A/C compressor

Factory alloys from VW Tiguan with 225/75R16 Cooper AT3 All Terrains. Standard Bridgestone 205R16 on alloy spare. Further 3 alloys (8 total).

Truck mirrors from CVC

Fox shocks all round from Gowesty - external reservoir fully adjustable fully rebuildable.

Air compressor onboard - ARB CKMA12 with line coupling inside the rear flap.

UHF radio - GME TX3300 40 channel.

Electrical – Noco Genius 7.2A all chemistry mains charger, Redarc LFP1225 Lithium DC to DC charger, 700CCA lithium start battery, Fusion 90Ah Lithium house battery (150Ah lead acid equivalent). All LED interior lights.

LED headlight upgrade from CVC

Daytime running lights from CVC

Extra 12 volt sockets, Clustermaster instrument panel wiring loom upgrade.

Orange TPMS with internal wheel sensors

ARB awning 2.5m with awning room purchased April this year. (yet to be mounted)

Oztrail pop up shower tent, porta potti.

Numerous spares, original wheels & tyres, new and used parts etc.

Towbar (not fitted)

Official Vanagon Service manual, original Owners manual.

Clip on rear view camera.

 

Odometer date of purchase 256,000 km. current 290,354 km

I haven't tallied up exactly, but including the purchase price spent close to $60,000

I am asking $40,000.

 

Will post ad on Gumtree in the next week or so.

 

Will add some pics under my folder BruceM Pics.

 

Reason for selling? Going upmarket with a Traveltrucks Scrubmaster on an Iveco Daily 4x4. http://www.traveltrucks.com.au/expedition-camper

 

A bit sad as I love the van. But Anne & I are looking for more creature comforts eg. toilet, shower, diesel heating. Plus massive offroad ability of the Iveco, with 3.0L turbo diesel, 6 speed plus triple low range and 37" wheels! 

 

 

 

-- 

Cheers

Paul Dumais

Aerospace Engineer

[kiehn38 (Hartmut Kiehn)]

Peter,  had these symtoms twice , once in about 1995 and once recently.

In both cases the engine was blowing black smoke a nd hardly running.

Replacing sensor #2 (below thermostat) fixed this problem. 

Tought to mention this to you . Also worthwile to checkthe coil. 

Hart

Sent from my iPad

On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:42 AM, Peter SCHWEINSBERG peter@peterandval.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Hi all,

I’m having trouble with an over rich engine.

We are slowly moving through the process of finding the problem.

Latest to look at: Fuel Injection system control unit.

1. Is the Syncro unit the same as the two wheel drive unit ?

        We have a spare 2WD unit which we are as yet to try.

2. If they are different, does anyone have a spare, 

        in working order, 

  Syncro unit to lend for testing purposes or to sell ?

I can be contacted as follows:

Peter Schweinsberg

297 Hinxman Road,

CASTLEREAGH, 2749.

Tel:  02 4776 1009

Mob: 0417 411 492

E-mail:  peter@peterandval.com

On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:15 AM, 'RC Dale' rcdale@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Morning all; Can i get Rudi’s contact details as i have lost them on the computer, i emailed him yesterday but he has not responded i want to check if he is at home or away.

Regards

Bob Dale

 

From: Paul Dumais paul.d.dumais@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]

Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 10:57 AM

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Selling my Trakka Syncro 'Gold Pack'

 

Best equipped Trakka I've heard of in Aus. Wish I had the $$

Good luck with the sale. 

 

On Mon, 4 Sep 2017 at 10:47 am, bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Hi Everyone,

Am selling my Trakka Syncro camper purchased in April 2013.

The conversion is the 'Gold Pack' with twin hot and cold water tanks, Rotating Stratos seats etc. etc.

Since purchase I have spent $35k+ listed below...

Vehicle – 1989 VW T3 Syncro 4x4 Window van with power steering, air cond, Rear diff lock

Camper conversion - Trakka ‘Gold Pak’ camper with pop-top roof, cabinets timber laminate plywood. Two 50-55 litre hot and cold water tanks, underneath, Stratos front seats, on rotating bases. Full camper fitout. Radio is Pioneer radio cassette (c.1995)

 

Upgrades

Engine conversion - Subaru EJ251 low km (57k at installation, now 87k) from 2001-2003 Liberty from Sunspares Qld (they fit new head gaskets) installed by AM Autos in Noosa http://www.amauto.com.au/am/ . Miles and Andy have done quite a few of these conversions. The fitting kit used is from Smallcar Performance in Washington state. www.smallcar.com . They specialise in Subaru conversions for the “Vanagon”.

Transaxle and front diff have been fully rebuilt by Ron Schmidt of Racetrans Kempsey. 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th are 11 , 13 and 17% higher for the highway. Low and 1^st are standard for offroad. A Decoupler was also fitted & Heavy duty Exedy clutch.

 

Further additions and upgrades.

Air cond re-plumbed and re-gassed with new A/C compressor

Factory alloys from VW Tiguan with 225/75R16 Cooper AT3 All Terrains. Standard Bridgestone 205R16 on alloy spare. Further 3 alloys (8 total).

Truck mirrors from CVC

Fox shocks all round from Gowesty - external reservoir fully adjustable fully rebuildable.

Air compressor onboard - ARB CKMA12 with line coupling inside the rear flap.

UHF radio - GME TX3300 40 channel.

Electrical – Noco Genius 7.2A all chemistry mains charger, Redarc LFP1225 Lithium DC to DC charger, 700CCA lithium start battery, Fusion 90Ah Lithium house battery (150Ah lead acid equivalent). All LED interior lights.

LED headlight upgrade from CVC

Daytime running lights from CVC

Extra 12 volt sockets, Clustermaster instrument panel wiring loom upgrade.

Orange TPMS with internal wheel sensors

ARB awning 2.5m with awning room purchased April this year. (yet to be mounted)

Oztrail pop up shower tent, porta potti.

Numerous spares, original wheels & tyres, new and used parts etc.

Towbar (not fitted)

Official Vanagon Service manual, original Owners manual.

Clip on rear view camera.

 

Odometer date of purchase 256,000 km. current 290,354 km

I haven't tallied up exactly, but including the purchase price spent close to $60,000

I am asking $40,000.

 

Will post ad on Gumtree in the next week or so.

 

Will add some pics under my folder BruceM Pics.

 

Reason for selling? Going upmarket with a Traveltrucks Scrubmaster on an Iveco Daily 4x4. http://www.traveltrucks.com.au/expedition-camper

 

A bit sad as I love the van. But Anne & I are looking for more creature comforts eg. toilet, shower, diesel heating. Plus massive offroad ability of the Iveco, with 3.0L turbo diesel, 6 speed plus triple low range and 37" wheels! 

 

 

 

-- 

Cheers

Paul Dumais

Aerospace Engineer

[peterschweinsberg-y7 (Peter SCHWEINSBERG)]

Thanks Hart.

My mechanic has just replaced the thermostat, so will discuss with him.

Peter



--Original Message Text---
From: Hartmut Kiehn hartis@live.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2017 05:06:54 +0000



Peter, had these symtoms twice , once in about 1995 and once recently.
In both cases the engine was blowing black smoke a nd hardly running.
Replacing sensor #2 (below thermostat) fixed this problem.
Tought to mention this to you . Also worthwile to checkthe coil.
Hart

Sent from my iPad

On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:42 AM, Peter SCHWEINSBERG peter@peterandval.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:




Hi all,
I’m having trouble with an over rich engine.
We are slowly moving through the process of finding the problem.


Latest to look at: Fuel Injection system control unit.
1. Is the Syncro unit the same as the two wheel drive unit ?
We have a spare 2WD unit which we are as yet to try.


2. If they are different, does anyone have a spare,
in working order,
Syncro unit to lend for testing purposes or to sell ?


I can be contacted as follows:


Peter Schweinsberg
297 Hinxman Road,
CASTLEREAGH, 2749.


Tel: 02 4776 1009
Mob: 0417 411 492


E-mail: peter@peterandval.com












On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:15 AM, 'RC Dale' rcdale@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



Morning all; Can i get Rudi’s contact details as i have lost them on the computer, i emailed him yesterday but he has not responded i want to check if he is at home or away.
Regards
Bob Dale

From: Paul Dumais paul.d.dumais@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 10:57 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Selling my Trakka Syncro 'Gold Pack'






Best equipped Trakka I've heard of in Aus. Wish I had the $$
Good luck with the sale.

On Mon, 4 Sep 2017 at 10:47 am, bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



Hi Everyone,

Am selling my Trakka Syncro camper purchased in April 2013.

The conversion is the 'Gold Pack' with twin hot and cold water tanks, Rotating Stratos seats etc. etc.

Since purchase I have spent $35k+ listed below...




Vehicle †1989 VW T3 Syncro 4x4 Window van with power steering, air cond, Rear diff lock

Camper conversion - Trakka ‘Gold Pak’ camper with pop-top roof, cabinets timber laminate plywood. Two 50-55 litre hot and cold water tanks, underneath, Stratos front seats, on rotating bases. Full camper fitout. Radio is Pioneer radio cassette (c.1995)



Upgrades

Engine conversion - Subaru EJ251 low km (57k at installation, now 87k) from 2001-2003 Liberty from Sunspares Qld (they fit new head gaskets) installed by AM Autos in Noosa http://www.amauto.com.au/am/ . Miles and Andy have done quite a few of these conversions. The fitting kit used is from Smallcar Performance in Washington state. www.smallcar.com . They specialise in Subaru conversions for the †Vanagon†.

Transaxle and front diff have been fully rebuilt by Ron Schmidt of Racetrans Kempsey. 2nd, 3rd and 4th are 11 , 13 and 17% higher for the highway. Low and 1st are standard for offroad. A Decoupler was also fitted & Heavy duty Exedy clutch.



Further additions and upgrades.

Air cond re-plumbed and re-gassed with new A/C compressor

Factory alloys from VW Tiguan with 225/75R16 Cooper AT3 All Terrains. Standard Bridgestone 205R16 on alloy spare. Further 3 alloys (8 total).

Truck mirrors from CVC

Fox shocks all round from Gowesty - external reservoir fully adjustable fully rebuildable.

Air compressor onboard - ARB CKMA12 with line coupling inside the rear flap.

UHF radio - GME TX3300 40 channel.

Electrical †Noco Genius 7.2A all chemistry mains charger, Redarc LFP1225 Lithium DC to DC charger, 700CCA lithium start battery, Fusion 90Ah Lithium house battery (150Ah lead acid equivalent). All LED interior lights.

LED headlight upgrade from CVC

Daytime running lights from CVC

Extra 12 volt sockets, Clustermaster instrument panel wiring loom upgrade.

Orange TPMS with internal wheel sensors

ARB awning 2.5m with awning room purchased April this year. (yet to be mounted)

Oztrail pop up shower tent, porta potti.

Numerous spares, original wheels & tyres, new and used parts etc.

Towbar (not fitted)

Official Vanagon Service manual, original Owners manual.

Clip on rear view camera.



Odometer date of purchase 256,000 km. current 290,354 km

I haven't tallied up exactly, but including the purchase price spent close to $60,000

I am asking $40,000.



Will post ad on Gumtree in the next week or so.



Will add some pics under my folder BruceM Pics.



Reason for selling? Going upmarket with a Traveltrucks Scrubmaster on an Iveco Daily 4x4. http://www.traveltrucks.com.au/expedition-camper



A bit sad as I love the van. But Anne & I are looking for more creature comforts eg. toilet, shower, diesel heating. Plus massive offroad ability of the Iveco, with 3.0L turbo diesel, 6 speed plus triple low range and 37" wheels!

















--

Cheers Paul Dumais
Aerospace Engineer

[cathrich1 (Richard)]

The test for the sensor should be fairly straight forward measuring resistance at various temperatures.

It's also worth checking the values back at the ECU so you are confirming the sensor AND the wires.

On my recent trip, I noticed it did not start instantly a couple of times, and was blowing a bit of black smoke. I cleaned the connector and problem went away.

That's assuming your issue is the temp sensor of course!

Richard

[peterschweinsberg-y7 (Peter SCHWEINSBERG)]

Thanks Ken,

much appreciated.

Peter

On 7 Sep 2017, at 11:41 AM, Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Hi Peter,

Correct ecu for Oz syncro is Bosch # 025 906 022 D.

Check the label on your 2WD ecu for same brand & part #.

Ken

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From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> on behalf of Peter SCHWEINSBERG peter@peterandval.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, 7 September 2017 10:42 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] T3 Syncro 1989 2.1 Engine Control Unit.

 

Hi all,

I’m having trouble with an over rich engine.

We are slowly moving through the process of finding the problem.

Latest to look at: Fuel Injection system control unit.

1. Is the Syncro unit the same as the two wheel drive unit ?

        We have a spare 2WD unit which we are as yet to try.

2. If they are different, does anyone have a spare, 

        in working order, 

  Syncro unit to lend for testing purposes or to sell ?

I can be contacted as follows:

Peter Schweinsberg

297 Hinxman Road,

CASTLEREAGH, 2749.

Tel:  02 4776 1009

Mob: 0417 411 492

E-mail:  peter@peterandval.com

On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:15 AM, 'RC Dale' rcdale@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Morning all; Can i get Rudi’s contact details as i have lost them on the computer, i emailed him yesterday but he has not responded i want to check if he is at home or away.

Regards

Bob Dale

 

From: Paul Dumais paul.d.dumais@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]

Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 10:57 AM

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Selling my Trakka Syncro 'Gold Pack'

 

Best equipped Trakka I've heard of in Aus. Wish I had the $$

Good luck with the sale. 

 

On Mon, 4 Sep 2017 at 10:47 am, bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Hi Everyone,

Am selling my Trakka Syncro camper purchased in April 2013.

The conversion is the 'Gold Pack' with twin hot and cold water tanks, Rotating Stratos seats etc. etc.

Since purchase I have spent $35k+ listed below...

Vehicle – 1989 VW T3 Syncro 4x4 Window van with power steering, air cond, Rear diff lock

Camper conversion - Trakka ‘Gold Pak’ camper with pop-top roof, cabinets timber laminate plywood. Two 50-55 litre hot and cold water tanks, underneath, Stratos front seats, on rotating bases. Full camper fitout. Radio is Pioneer radio cassette (c.1995)

 

Upgrades

Engine conversion - Subaru EJ251 low km (57k at installation, now 87k) from 2001-2003 Liberty from Sunspares Qld (they fit new head gaskets) installed by AM Autos in Noosa http://www.amauto.com.au/am/ . Miles and Andy have done quite a few of these conversions. The fitting kit used is from Smallcar Performance in Washington state. www.smallcar.com . They specialise in Subaru conversions for the “Vanagon”.

Transaxle and front diff have been fully rebuilt by Ron Schmidt of Racetrans Kempsey. 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th are 11 , 13 and 17% higher for the highway. Low and 1^st are standard for offroad. A Decoupler was also fitted & Heavy duty Exedy clutch.

 

Further additions and upgrades.

Air cond re-plumbed and re-gassed with new A/C compressor

Factory alloys from VW Tiguan with 225/75R16 Cooper AT3 All Terrains. Standard Bridgestone 205R16 on alloy spare. Further 3 alloys (8 total).

Truck mirrors from CVC

Fox shocks all round from Gowesty - external reservoir fully adjustable fully rebuildable.

Air compressor onboard - ARB CKMA12 with line coupling inside the rear flap.

UHF radio - GME TX3300 40 channel.

Electrical – Noco Genius 7.2A all chemistry mains charger, Redarc LFP1225 Lithium DC to DC charger, 700CCA lithium start battery, Fusion 90Ah Lithium house battery (150Ah lead acid equivalent). All LED interior lights.

LED headlight upgrade from CVC

Daytime running lights from CVC

Extra 12 volt sockets, Clustermaster instrument panel wiring loom upgrade.

Orange TPMS with internal wheel sensors

ARB awning 2.5m with awning room purchased April this year. (yet to be mounted)

Oztrail pop up shower tent, porta potti.

Numerous spares, original wheels & tyres, new and used parts etc.

Towbar (not fitted)

Official Vanagon Service manual, original Owners manual.

Clip on rear view camera.

 

Odometer date of purchase 256,000 km. current 290,354 km

I haven't tallied up exactly, but including the purchase price spent close to $60,000

I am asking $40,000.

 

Will post ad on Gumtree in the next week or so.

 

Will add some pics under my folder BruceM Pics.

 

Reason for selling? Going upmarket with a Traveltrucks Scrubmaster on an Iveco Daily 4x4. http://www.traveltrucks.com.au/expedition-camper

 

A bit sad as I love the van. But Anne & I are looking for more creature comforts eg. toilet, shower, diesel heating. Plus massive offroad ability of the Iveco, with 3.0L turbo diesel, 6 speed plus triple low range and 37" wheels! 

 

 

 

-- 

Cheers

Paul Dumais

Aerospace Engineer

[peterschweinsberg-y7 (Peter SCHWEINSBERG)]

Follow through on the rich running and black smoke.

This was what we did:
1. Mechanic cleaned up terminals and contacts.

2. I progressively replaced:
. 1. Idle stabilizer control unit.
Swapped with one from donor 2WD because replacement looked better (cleaner treminals).
. 2. Oxygen sensor swapped but no change so put back.
No improvement at this stage:
Mechanic replaced:
. 3. Temperature sender, he managed to find a new one, and fitted it.
Real improvement in cool running conditions, but symptoms came back after ten minutes in a traffic jam.
Mechanic replaced:
. 4. Thermostat.
During all the testing I had seen some totally unexpected temperature guage readings, for the conditions.

Result: cured, my beautiful, blue printed, gass flowed, balanced engine runs sweetly like a new one again.

Hope this helps.

Peter





--Original Message Text---
From: Hartmut Kiehn hartis@live.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2017 05:06:54 +0000



Peter, had these symtoms twice , once in about 1995 and once recently.
In both cases the engine was blowing black smoke a nd hardly running.
Replacing sensor #2 (below thermostat) fixed this problem.
Tought to mention this to you . Also worthwile to checkthe coil.
Hart

Sent from my iPad

On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:42 AM, Peter SCHWEINSBERG peter@peterandval.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:




Hi all,
I’m having trouble with an over rich engine.
We are slowly moving through the process of finding the problem.


Latest to look at: Fuel Injection system control unit.
1. Is the Syncro unit the same as the two wheel drive unit ?
We have a spare 2WD unit which we are as yet to try.


2. If they are different, does anyone have a spare,
in working order,
Syncro unit to lend for testing purposes or to sell ?


I can be contacted as follows:


Peter Schweinsberg
297 Hinxman Road,
CASTLEREAGH, 2749.


Tel: 02 4776 1009
Mob: 0417 411 492


E-mail: peter@peterandval.com












On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:15 AM, 'RC Dale' rcdale@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



Morning all; Can i get Rudi’s contact details as i have lost them on the computer, i emailed him yesterday but he has not responded i want to check if he is at home or away.
Regards
Bob Dale

From: Paul Dumais paul.d.dumais@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 10:57 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Selling my Trakka Syncro 'Gold Pack'






Best equipped Trakka I've heard of in Aus. Wish I had the $$
Good luck with the sale.

On Mon, 4 Sep 2017 at 10:47 am, bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



Hi Everyone,

Am selling my Trakka Syncro camper purchased in April 2013.

The conversion is the 'Gold Pack' with twin hot and cold water tanks, Rotating Stratos seats etc. etc.

Since purchase I have spent $35k+ listed below...




Vehicle †1989 VW T3 Syncro 4x4 Window van with power steering, air cond, Rear diff lock

Camper conversion - Trakka ‘Gold Pak’ camper with pop-top roof, cabinets timber laminate plywood. Two 50-55 litre hot and cold water tanks, underneath, Stratos front seats, on rotating bases. Full camper fitout. Radio is Pioneer radio cassette (c.1995)



Upgrades

Engine conversion - Subaru EJ251 low km (57k at installation, now 87k) from 2001-2003 Liberty from Sunspares Qld (they fit new head gaskets) installed by AM Autos in Noosa http://www.amauto.com.au/am/ . Miles and Andy have done quite a few of these conversions. The fitting kit used is from Smallcar Performance in Washington state. www.smallcar.com . They specialise in Subaru conversions for the †Vanagon†.

Transaxle and front diff have been fully rebuilt by Ron Schmidt of Racetrans Kempsey. 2nd, 3rd and 4th are 11 , 13 and 17% higher for the highway. Low and 1st are standard for offroad. A Decoupler was also fitted & Heavy duty Exedy clutch.



Further additions and upgrades.

Air cond re-plumbed and re-gassed with new A/C compressor

Factory alloys from VW Tiguan with 225/75R16 Cooper AT3 All Terrains. Standard Bridgestone 205R16 on alloy spare. Further 3 alloys (8 total).

Truck mirrors from CVC

Fox shocks all round from Gowesty - external reservoir fully adjustable fully rebuildable.

Air compressor onboard - ARB CKMA12 with line coupling inside the rear flap.

UHF radio - GME TX3300 40 channel.

Electrical †Noco Genius 7.2A all chemistry mains charger, Redarc LFP1225 Lithium DC to DC charger, 700CCA lithium start battery, Fusion 90Ah Lithium house battery (150Ah lead acid equivalent). All LED interior lights.

LED headlight upgrade from CVC

Daytime running lights from CVC

Extra 12 volt sockets, Clustermaster instrument panel wiring loom upgrade.

Orange TPMS with internal wheel sensors

ARB awning 2.5m with awning room purchased April this year. (yet to be mounted)

Oztrail pop up shower tent, porta potti.

Numerous spares, original wheels & tyres, new and used parts etc.

Towbar (not fitted)

Official Vanagon Service manual, original Owners manual.

Clip on rear view camera.



Odometer date of purchase 256,000 km. current 290,354 km

I haven't tallied up exactly, but including the purchase price spent close to $60,000

I am asking $40,000.



Will post ad on Gumtree in the next week or so.



Will add some pics under my folder BruceM Pics.



Reason for selling? Going upmarket with a Traveltrucks Scrubmaster on an Iveco Daily 4x4. http://www.traveltrucks.com.au/expedition-camper



A bit sad as I love the van. But Anne & I are looking for more creature comforts eg. toilet, shower, diesel heating. Plus massive offroad ability of the Iveco, with 3.0L turbo diesel, 6 speed plus triple low range and 37" wheels!

















--

Cheers Paul Dumais
Aerospace Engineer

[kombi4x427lc (Scott Pitcher)]

Excellent work Peter.

Lots of trial and error in these old engines.

Always great to hear what cures an engine's problems

Cheers,

Skot

On 8/09/2017 6:42 PM, 'Peter Schweinsberg' peter@peterandval.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:

Follow through on the rich running and black smoke.

This was what we did:
1. Mechanic cleaned up terminals and contacts.

2. I progressively replaced:
. 1. Idle stabilizer control unit.
Swapped with one from donor 2WD because replacement looked better (cleaner treminals).
. 2. Oxygen sensor swapped but no change so put back.
No improvement at this stage:
Mechanic replaced:
. 3. Temperature sender, he managed to find a new one, and fitted it.
Real improvement in cool running conditions, but symptoms came back after ten minutes in a traffic jam.
Mechanic replaced:
. 4. Thermostat.
During all the testing I had seen some totally unexpected temperature guage readings, for the conditions.

Result: cured, my beautiful, blue printed, gass flowed, balanced engine runs sweetly like a new one again.

Hope this helps.

Peter





--Original Message Text---
From: Hartmut Kiehn hartis@live.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2017 05:06:54 +0000



Peter, had these symtoms twice , once in about 1995 and once recently.
In both cases the engine was blowing black smoke a nd hardly running.
Replacing sensor #2 (below thermostat) fixed this problem.
Tought to mention this to you . Also worthwile to checkthe coil.
Hart

Sent from my iPad

On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:42 AM, Peter SCHWEINSBERG peter@peterandval.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:




Hi all,
I’m having trouble with an over rich engine.
We are slowly moving through the process of finding the problem.


Latest to look at: Fuel Injection system control unit.
1. Is the Syncro unit the same as the two wheel drive unit ?
We have a spare 2WD unit which we are as yet to try.


2. If they are different, does anyone have a spare,
in working order,
Syncro unit to lend for testing purposes or to sell ?


I can be contacted as follows:


Peter Schweinsberg
297 Hinxman Road,
CASTLEREAGH, 2749.


Tel: 02 4776 1009
Mob: 0417 411 492


E-mail: peter@peterandval.com












On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:15 AM, 'RC Dale' rcdale@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



Morning all; Can i get Rudi’s contact details as i have lost them on the computer, i emailed him yesterday but he has not responded i want to check if he is at home or away.
Regards
Bob Dale

From: Paul Dumais paul.d.dumais@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 10:57 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Selling my Trakka Syncro 'Gold Pack'






Best equipped Trakka I've heard of in Aus. Wish I had the $$
Good luck with the sale.

On Mon, 4 Sep 2017 at 10:47 am, bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



Hi Everyone,

Am selling my Trakka Syncro camper purchased in April 2013.

The conversion is the 'Gold Pack' with twin hot and cold water tanks, Rotating Stratos seats etc. etc.

Since purchase I have spent $35k+ listed below...




Vehicle †1989 VW T3 Syncro 4x4 Window van with power steering, air cond, Rear diff lock

Camper conversion - Trakka ‘Gold Pak’ camper with pop-top roof, cabinets timber laminate plywood. Two 50-55 litre hot and cold water tanks, underneath, Stratos front seats, on rotating bases. Full camper fitout. Radio is Pioneer radio cassette (c.1995)



Upgrades

Engine conversion - Subaru EJ251 low km (57k at installation, now 87k) from 2001-2003 Liberty from Sunspares Qld (they fit new head gaskets) installed by AM Autos in Noosa http://www.amauto.com.au/am/ . Miles and Andy have done quite a few of these conversions. The fitting kit used is from Smallcar Performance in Washington state. www.smallcar.com . They specialise in Subaru conversions for the †Vanagon†.

Transaxle and front diff have been fully rebuilt by Ron Schmidt of Racetrans Kempsey. 2nd, 3rd and 4th are 11 , 13 and 17% higher for the highway. Low and 1st are standard for offroad. A Decoupler was also fitted Heavy duty Exedy clutch.



Further additions and upgrades.

Air cond re-plumbed and re-gassed with new A/C compressor

Factory alloys from VW Tiguan with 225/75R16 Cooper AT3 All Terrains. Standard Bridgestone 205R16 on alloy spare. Further 3 alloys (8 total).

Truck mirrors from CVC

Fox shocks all round from Gowesty - external reservoir fully adjustable fully rebuildable.

Air compressor onboard - ARB CKMA12 with line coupling inside the rear flap.

UHF radio - GME TX3300 40 channel.

Electrical †Noco Genius 7.2A all chemistry mains charger, Redarc LFP1225 Lithium DC to DC charger, 700CCA lithium start battery, Fusion 90Ah Lithium house battery (150Ah lead acid equivalent). All LED interior lights.

LED headlight upgrade from CVC

Daytime running lights from CVC

Extra 12 volt sockets, Clustermaster instrument panel wiring loom upgrade.

Orange TPMS with internal wheel sensors

ARB awning 2.5m with awning room purchased April this year. (yet to be mounted)

Oztrail pop up shower tent, porta potti.

Numerous spares, original wheels tyres, new and used parts etc.

Towbar (not fitted)

Official Vanagon Service manual, original Owners manual.

Clip on rear view camera.



Odometer date of purchase 256,000 km. current 290,354 km

I haven't tallied up exactly, but including the purchase price spent close to $60,000

I am asking $40,000.



Will post ad on Gumtree in the next week or so.



Will add some pics under my folder BruceM Pics.



Reason for selling? Going upmarket with a Traveltrucks Scrubmaster on an Iveco Daily 4x4. http://www.traveltrucks.com.au/expedition-camper



A bit sad as I love the van. But Anne I are looking for more creature comforts eg. toilet, shower, diesel heating. Plus massive offroad ability of the Iveco, with 3.0L turbo diesel, 6 speed plus triple low range and 37" wheels!

















--

Cheers Paul Dumais
Aerospace Engineer

--
Best regards, Scott Pitcher SPB Consulting

[unclekenz (Ken Garratt)]

Good news Peter,

Just FYI this sensor is best known as the "Temp2 sensor", to differentiate it from the myriad of other sensors in the system. For example:

https://shufti.blog/2013/07/25/vanagon-temp-ii-sensor-replacement/

It plays quite a pivotal role in WBX2.1 engine functionality and often the goto part to replace first in the event of an issue.

Cheers.

Ken

Vanagon – Temp II sensor replacement | shooftie shufti.blog A rather thin post but since I took pictures I might as well post them up. On our last camping trip the van had a strange missing/bucking/bogging problem. This has ...

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From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> on behalf of 'Peter Schweinsberg' peter@peterandval.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 8 September 2017 6:42 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] T3 Syncro 1989 2.1 Engine Control Unit.

 

 

Follow through on the rich running and black smoke.

This was what we did:
1. Mechanic cleaned up terminals and contacts.

2. I progressively replaced:
. 1. Idle stabilizer control unit.
Swapped with one from donor 2WD because replacement looked better (cleaner treminals).
. 2. Oxygen sensor swapped but no change so put back.
No improvement at this stage:
Mechanic replaced:
. 3. Temperature sender, he managed to find a new one, and fitted it.
Real improvement in cool running conditions, but symptoms came back after ten minutes in a traffic jam.
Mechanic replaced:
. 4. Thermostat.
During all the testing I had seen some totally unexpected temperature guage readings, for the conditions.

Result: cured, my beautiful, blue printed, gass flowed, balanced engine runs sweetly like a new one again.

Hope this helps.

Peter





--Original Message Text---
From: Hartmut Kiehn hartis@live.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2017 05:06:54 +0000



Peter, had these symtoms twice , once in about 1995 and once recently.
In both cases the engine was blowing black smoke a nd hardly running.
Replacing sensor #2 (below thermostat) fixed this problem.
Tought to mention this to you . Also worthwile to checkthe coil.
Hart

Sent from my iPad

On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:42 AM, Peter SCHWEINSBERG peter@peterandval.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:




Hi all,
I’m having trouble with an over rich engine.
We are slowly moving through the process of finding the problem.


Latest to look at: Fuel Injection system control unit.
1. Is the Syncro unit the same as the two wheel drive unit ?
We have a spare 2WD unit which we are as yet to try.


2. If they are different, does anyone have a spare,
in working order,
Syncro unit to lend for testing purposes or to sell ?


I can be contacted as follows:


Peter Schweinsberg
297 Hinxman Road,
CASTLEREAGH, 2749.


Tel: 02 4776 1009
Mob: 0417 411 492


E-mail: peter@peterandval.com












On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:15 AM, 'RC Dale' rcdale@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



Morning all; Can i get Rudi’s contact details as i have lost them on the computer, i emailed him yesterday but he has not responded i want to check if he is at home or away.
Regards
Bob Dale

From: Paul Dumais paul.d.dumais@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 10:57 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Selling my Trakka Syncro 'Gold Pack'






Best equipped Trakka I've heard of in Aus. Wish I had the $$
Good luck with the sale.

On Mon, 4 Sep 2017 at 10:47 am, bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



Hi Everyone,

Am selling my Trakka Syncro camper purchased in April 2013.

The conversion is the 'Gold Pack' with twin hot and cold water tanks, Rotating Stratos seats etc. etc.

Since purchase I have spent $35k+ listed below...




Vehicle †1989 VW T3 Syncro 4x4 Window van with power steering, air cond, Rear diff lock

Camper conversion - Trakka ‘Gold Pak’ camper with pop-top roof, cabinets timber laminate plywood. Two 50-55 litre hot and cold water tanks, underneath, Stratos front seats, on rotating bases. Full camper fitout. Radio is Pioneer radio cassette (c.1995)



Upgrades

Engine conversion - Subaru EJ251 low km (57k at installation, now 87k) from 2001-2003 Liberty from Sunspares Qld (they fit new head gaskets) installed by AM Autos in Noosa http://www.amauto.com.au/am/ . Miles and Andy have done quite a few of these conversions. The fitting kit used is from Smallcar Performance in Washington state. www.smallcar.com . They specialise in Subaru conversions for the †Vanagon†.

Transaxle and front diff have been fully rebuilt by Ron Schmidt of Racetrans Kempsey. 2nd, 3rd and 4th are 11 , 13 and 17% higher for the highway. Low and 1st are standard for offroad. A Decoupler was also fitted Heavy duty Exedy clutch.



Further additions and upgrades.

Air cond re-plumbed and re-gassed with new A/C compressor

Factory alloys from VW Tiguan with 225/75R16 Cooper AT3 All Terrains. Standard Bridgestone 205R16 on alloy spare. Further 3 alloys (8 total).

Truck mirrors from CVC

Fox shocks all round from Gowesty - external reservoir fully adjustable fully rebuildable.

Air compressor onboard - ARB CKMA12 with line coupling inside the rear flap.

UHF radio - GME TX3300 40 channel.

Electrical †Noco Genius 7.2A all chemistry mains charger, Redarc LFP1225 Lithium DC to DC charger, 700CCA lithium start battery, Fusion 90Ah Lithium house battery (150Ah lead acid equivalent). All LED interior lights.

LED headlight upgrade from CVC

Daytime running lights from CVC

Extra 12 volt sockets, Clustermaster instrument panel wiring loom upgrade.

Orange TPMS with internal wheel sensors

ARB awning 2.5m with awning room purchased April this year. (yet to be mounted)

Oztrail pop up shower tent, porta potti.

Numerous spares, original wheels tyres, new and used parts etc.

Towbar (not fitted)

Official Vanagon Service manual, original Owners manual.

Clip on rear view camera.



Odometer date of purchase 256,000 km. current 290,354 km

I haven't tallied up exactly, but including the purchase price spent close to $60,000

I am asking $40,000.



Will post ad on Gumtree in the next week or so.



Will add some pics under my folder BruceM Pics.



Reason for selling? Going upmarket with a Traveltrucks Scrubmaster on an Iveco Daily 4x4. http://www.traveltrucks.com.au/expedition-camper



A bit sad as I love the van. But Anne I are looking for more creature comforts eg. toilet, shower, diesel heating. Plus massive offroad ability of the Iveco, with 3.0L turbo diesel, 6 speed plus triple low range and 37" wheels!

















--

Cheers Paul Dumais
Aerospace Engineer

[cathrich1 (Richard)]

Well, there you go! Some time's it's the little things.

So did the dash temp gauge take ages to get up to temperature, and seem to vary while driving?

Hopefully you would see the dash gauge acting differently now, coming up to temperature quicker and being more stable.

At least your cooling system must be working to keep the coolant temp too low :)

Glad you sound it.

Richard

[peterschweinsberg-y7 (Peter SCHWEINSBERG)]

Yes Ken,
The Temp2 sensor is an interesting device, and apparently the one in the Syncro is different to the one in the 2WDs,
so I could not just grab the one from my donor car.
I felt lucky when my mechanic sourced a new one from a Bosch distributor.
Guess it is a common component for other engines.
Peter



--Original Message Text---
From: Ken Garratt unclekenz@hotmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2017 09:44:50 +0000

vanagon

[peterschweinsberg-y7 (Peter SCHWEINSBERG)]

Yes Scott,
While we were puzzling our way through this experience,
I rang my old VW T3 fleet mechanic, Mark Hammond, some of you may remember him,
Mark has long retired to Queensland, but unfortunately is having some health problems.

When he was working, Mark almost always had one or more of my T3s in his workshop at a time.
Each one was serviced at 7000 Km intervals.
To solve this sort of problem, he told me that he used to drive them home at night,
changing a possible problem source at a time till the problem was solved.

In this case, it was a real puzzle, until I connected with inappropriate temperature readings on the gauge.

I found pages 24.28 & 9 of Bentley very helpful, because it made what Mark was saying meaningful,
even though the thermostat was the key cause.

Peter







--Original Message Text---
From: Scott Pitcher spbconsulting@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2017 18:46:35 +1000



Excellent work Peter.

Lots of trial and error in these old engines.

Always great to hear what cures an engine's problems

Cheers,

Skot

On 8/09/2017 6:42 PM, 'Peter Schweinsberg' peter@peterandval.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:



Follow through on the rich running and black smoke.

This was what we did:
1. Mechanic cleaned up terminals and contacts.

2. I progressively replaced:
. 1. Idle stabilizer control unit.
Swapped with one from donor 2WD because replacement looked better (cleaner treminals).
. 2. Oxygen sensor swapped but no change so put back.
No improvement at this stage:
Mechanic replaced:
. 3. Temperature sender, he managed to find a new one, and fitted it.
Real improvement in cool running conditions, but symptoms came back after ten minutes in a traffic jam.
Mechanic replaced:
. 4. Thermostat.
During all the testing I had seen some totally unexpected temperature guage readings, for the conditions.

Result: cured, my beautiful, blue printed, gass flowed, balanced engine runs sweetly like a new one again.

Hope this helps.

Peter





--Original Message Text---
From: Hartmut Kiehn hartis@live.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2017 05:06:54 +0000



Peter, had these symtoms twice , once in about 1995 and once recently.
In both cases the engine was blowing black smoke a nd hardly running.
Replacing sensor #2 (below thermostat) fixed this problem.
Tought to mention this to you . Also worthwile to checkthe coil.
Hart

Sent from my iPad

On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:42 AM, Peter SCHWEINSBERG peter@peterandval.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:




Hi all,
I’m having trouble with an over rich engine.
We are slowly moving through the process of finding the problem.


Latest to look at: Fuel Injection system control unit.
1. Is the Syncro unit the same as the two wheel drive unit ?
We have a spare 2WD unit which we are as yet to try.


2. If they are different, does anyone have a spare,
in working order,
Syncro unit to lend for testing purposes or to sell ?


I can be contacted as follows:


Peter Schweinsberg
297 Hinxman Road,
CASTLEREAGH, 2749.


Tel: 02 4776 1009
Mob: 0417 411 492


E-mail: peter@peterandval.com












On 7 Sep 2017, at 10:15 AM, 'RC Dale' rcdale@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



Morning all; Can i get Rudi’s contact details as i have lost them on the computer, i emailed him yesterday but he has not responded i want to check if he is at home or away.
Regards
Bob Dale

From: Paul Dumais paul.d.dumais@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 10:57 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Selling my Trakka Syncro 'Gold Pack'






Best equipped Trakka I've heard of in Aus. Wish I had the $$
Good luck with the sale.

On Mon, 4 Sep 2017 at 10:47 am, bruce.morphett@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



Hi Everyone,

Am selling my Trakka Syncro camper purchased in April 2013.

The conversion is the 'Gold Pack' with twin hot and cold water tanks, Rotating Stratos seats etc. etc.

Since purchase I have spent $35k+ listed below...




Vehicle †1989 VW T3 Syncro 4x4 Window van with power steering, air cond, Rear diff lock

Camper conversion - Trakka ‘Gold Pak’ camper with pop-top roof, cabinets timber laminate plywood. Two 50-55 litre hot and cold water tanks, underneath, Stratos front seats, on rotating bases. Full camper fitout. Radio is Pioneer radio cassette (c.1995)



Upgrades

Engine conversion - Subaru EJ251 low km (57k at installation, now 87k) from 2001-2003 Liberty from Sunspares Qld (they fit new head gaskets) installed by AM Autos in Noosa http://www.amauto.com.au/am/ . Miles and Andy have done quite a few of these conversions. The fitting kit used is from Smallcar Performance in Washington state. www.smallcar.com . They specialise in Subaru conversions for the †Vanagon†.

Transaxle and front diff have been fully rebuilt by Ron Schmidt of Racetrans Kempsey. 2nd, 3rd and 4th are 11 , 13 and 17% higher for the highway. Low and 1st are standard for offroad. A Decoupler was also fitted Heavy duty Exedy clutch.



Further additions and upgrades.

Air cond re-plumbed and re-gassed with new A/C compressor

Factory alloys from VW Tiguan with 225/75R16 Cooper AT3 All Terrains. Standard Bridgestone 205R16 on alloy spare. Further 3 alloys (8 total).

Truck mirrors from CVC

Fox shocks all round from Gowesty - external reservoir fully adjustable fully rebuildable.

Air compressor onboard - ARB CKMA12 with line coupling inside the rear flap.

UHF radio - GME TX3300 40 channel.

Electrical †Noco Genius 7.2A all chemistry mains charger, Redarc LFP1225 Lithium DC to DC charger, 700CCA lithium start battery, Fusion 90Ah Lithium house battery (150Ah lead acid equivalent). All LED interior lights.

LED headlight upgrade from CVC

Daytime running lights from CVC

Extra 12 volt sockets, Clustermaster instrument panel wiring loom upgrade.

Orange TPMS with internal wheel sensors

ARB awning 2.5m with awning room purchased April this year. (yet to be mounted)

Oztrail pop up shower tent, porta potti.

Numerous spares, original wheels tyres, new and used parts etc.

Towbar (not fitted)

Official Vanagon Service manual, original Owners manual.

Clip on rear view camera.



Odometer date of purchase 256,000 km. current 290,354 km

I haven't tallied up exactly, but including the purchase price spent close to $60,000

I am asking $40,000.



Will post ad on Gumtree in the next week or so.



Will add some pics under my folder BruceM Pics.



Reason for selling? Going upmarket with a Traveltrucks Scrubmaster on an Iveco Daily 4x4. http://www.traveltrucks.com.au/expedition-camper



A bit sad as I love the van. But Anne I are looking for more creature comforts eg. toilet, shower, diesel heating. Plus massive offroad ability of the Iveco, with 3.0L turbo diesel, 6 speed plus triple low range and 37" wheels!

















--

Cheers Paul Dumais
Aerospace Engineer

































--
Best regards, Scott Pitcher SPB Consulting

[euro74s (Mark Fisher)]

Bruce,

I cant figure out how to PM you on this yahoo thing......Is there an email or number I can contact you on?

Mark

[euro74s (Mark Fisher)]

Hi Bruce

Can you email me off-line ?

mark at spe dot com dot au

thanks

Mark

[cathrich1 (Richard)]

Hi all,

I'm far from an expert with Yahoo. Only ever joined to get in this group. There are a number of ways to use it, and seems everyone is using it differently.

You can use an existing email program that pulls emails from Yahoo so you can view your yahoo emails there. I've not used it like this, but would not think it's that hard to do.

If you log into Yahoo (see first image attached) you can see the conversations that are in the Syncro group, reply to them, start new ones etc.

I have highlighted where you can click on mail. This takes you to an area you can use as a regular email program, email people directly and receive emails from others. These emails are not visible to the rest of the group members (well not that I'm aware of)

I have put a second image up of what this screen looks like.

I'm sure there's other ways to use the site and customising you can do etc, but I have not explored this.

Hope this might help others.

Richard

[euro74s (Mark Fisher)]

I'm having no success with yahoo at all. 

Trying to get in touch with Bruce Morphett.

[euro74s (Mark Fisher)]

Bruce, 

Very interested. Please call me on 0427127128

Thanks

Mark