Starter Motor

1
One of our Victorian members, Robert Pierce, lent his Syncro to his
son for a holiday in Tasmania, where it karked the starter motor.
Volkspower does not have a single starter motor avialable at the
moment. Does anyone have a functioning 2.1 started motor for sale?

Les
2
Sorry no good news checked with my service people -Volksrepair Airport West and they haven't one but checked with their Sydney supplier who similarly couldn't help. He confirmed that they are syncro specific (solenoid has a different location due to the rear petrol tank?)
Presume the old trick of a sharp wack on the solenoid with a heavy metal object won't get at least 2-3 more starts out of it if it is the solenoid playing up. Got a woman's car going this way when she was in tears at Melbourne airport one time and she was so overjoyed even I was embarassed.
Hope this won't still  be relevant but will be flying to Launceston on the 15th Aug returning 22nd.
Roger
92 Syncro Camper
Melbourne
 
Les Harris <leslieharris@optushome.com.au> wrote:
One of our Victorian members, Robert Pierce, lent his Syncro to his
son for a holiday in Tasmania, where it karked the starter motor.
Volkspower does not have a single starter motor avialable at the
moment. Does anyone have a functioning 2.1 started motor for sale?

Les


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3
My diff lock vacuum actuator shaft has been bent - by the Shell servo I previously used before I found my current mechanic. It still works but can get stuck on.
 
Where would I get another one from?
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Les Harris
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 2:00 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor

 

Harry,

It is probably far safer to change the starter motor yourself.  It only takes one little slip to write off the vacuum actuator for the diff lock and the only safe way is to remove it to do the change-over.

Reassembly of the vacuum actuator has to be done very carefully.  It is all to easy to bend the actuator shaft or, worse still, break the end of it off when inserting the roll pin.

If you haven’t got a copy of Bentleys, pmail me.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com ] On Behalf Of Bartley Olsen
Sent: 07 May 2010 13:22
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

 

Hey Harry..

Is your van running a diff lock?? be very careful where you take it to as some people are unaware of the damage  that can be cause if they have 'no idea' on what they are doing.  My electrics mechanic took my diff lock mechanism out then back in to do the starter and bent the servo shaft... broke the diff lock basically.  I hear the you don't even need to touch the diff lock mechanism (blue thing hanging off the diff) to repair/replace the starter..  bad luck for me though $650 plus broken diff lock = awesome!!


 

4

Scott,

Mike Plompen in Belgium :

http://www.busman.be/

The end of my actuator shaft was broken off before I bought my Syncro.  I can make it operate but the only real solution is to extract the broken end and do it properly.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: 07 May 2010 14:09
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor

My diff lock vacuum actuator shaft has been bent - by the Shell servo I previously used before I found my current mechanic. It still works but can get stuck on.

 Where would I get another one from?

 Cheers,

 Scott

 

5
Scott,
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3700&category_id=&category_parent_id=
 
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_614_1240/diff_lock_actuator.html
 
You could try Tooley Imports at Waitara .... just a phone call would do.
 
Ken
 
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: leslieharris@optusnet.com.au
Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 14:19:13 +1000
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor

 

Scott,

Mike Plompen in Belgium:

http://www.busman. be/

The end of my actuator shaft was broken off before I bought my Syncro.  I can make it operate but the only real solution is to extract the broken end and do it properly.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: 07 May 2010 14:09
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

My diff lock vacuum actuator shaft has been bent - by the Shell servo I previously used before I found my current mechanic. It still works but can get stuck on.

 Where would I get another one from?

 Cheers,

 Scott

 



Find it on Domain.com.au Need a new place to live?
6
You could try Tooley Imports at Waitara .... just a phone call would do.


Or a VW dealer as I've heard that they sometimes sell spare parts.
7
Thanks
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 2:32 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor

 

Scott,
http://www.gowesty. com/ec_view_ details.php? id=3700&category_id=&category_parent_ id=
 
http://www.van- cafe.com/ home/van/ page_614_ 1240/diff_ lock_actuator. html
 
You could try Tooley Imports at Waitara .... just a phone call would do.
 
Ken
 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: leslieharris@ optusnet. com.au
Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 14:19:13 +1000
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

 

Scott,

Mike Plompen in Belgium:

http://www.busman. be/

The end of my actuator shaft was broken off before I bought my Syncro.  I can make it operate but the only real solution is to extract the broken end and do it properly.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: 07 May 2010 14:09
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

My diff lock vacuum actuator shaft has been bent - by the Shell servo I previously used before I found my current mechanic. It still works but can get stuck on.

 Where would I get another one from?

 Cheers,

 Scott

 



Find it on Domain.com.au Need a new place to live?

8
Thanks.
 
Might try them too.
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 2:39 PM
Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor

 



You could try Tooley Imports at Waitara .... just a phone call would do.

Or a VW dealer as I've heard that they sometimes sell spare parts.

9
Thanks.
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Les Harris
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 2:19 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor

 

Scott,

Mike Plompen in Belgium :

http://www.busman. be/

The end of my actuator shaft was broken off before I bought my Syncro.  I can make it operate but the only real solution is to extract the broken end and do it properly.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com ] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: 07 May 2010 14:09
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

My diff lock vacuum actuator shaft has been bent - by the Shell servo I previously used before I found my current mechanic. It still works but can get stuck on.

 Where would I get another one from?

 Cheers,

 Scott

10

Scott, if you can find it please buy two, mine is broken off for the last 15 or so years but it still works. Hart

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: Friday, 7 May 2010 2:09 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor

 

 

My diff lock vacuum actuator shaft has been bent - by the Shell servo I previously used before I found my current mechanic. It still works but can get stuck on.

 

Where would I get another one from?

 

Cheers,

 

Scott

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Les Harris

Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 2:00 PM

Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor

 

 

Harry,

It is probably far safer to change the starter motor yourself.  It only takes one little slip to write off the vacuum actuator for the diff lock and the only safe way is to remove it to do the change-over.

Reassembly of the vacuum actuator has to be done very carefully.  It is all to easy to bend the actuator shaft or, worse still, break the end of it off when inserting the roll pin.

If you haven’t got a copy of Bentleys, pmail me.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bartley Olsen
Sent: 07 May 2010 13:22
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor

 

Hey Harry..

Is your van running a diff lock?? be very careful where you take it to as some people are unaware of the damage  that can be cause if they have 'no idea' on what they are doing.  My electrics mechanic took my diff lock mechanism out then back in to do the starter and bent the servo shaft... broke the diff lock basically.  I hear the you don't even need to touch the diff lock mechanism (blue thing hanging off the diff) to repair/replace the starter..  bad luck for me though $650 plus broken diff lock = awesome!!


 

11
Ken,
 
The kombi Club ha organised a cruise down to the Nationals meeting @ Kariong @ 7:45am.
 
Would you or maybe Graham be interested?
 
Let me know.
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 2:32 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor

 

Scott,
http://www.gowesty. com/ec_view_ details.php? id=3700&category_id=&category_parent_ id=
 
http://www.van- cafe.com/ home/van/ page_614_ 1240/diff_ lock_actuator. html
 
You could try Tooley Imports at Waitara .... just a phone call would do.
 
Ken
 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: leslieharris@ optusnet. com.au
Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 14:19:13 +1000
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

 

Scott,

Mike Plompen in Belgium:

http://www.busman. be/

The end of my actuator shaft was broken off before I bought my Syncro.  I can make it operate but the only real solution is to extract the broken end and do it properly.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: 07 May 2010 14:09
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

My diff lock vacuum actuator shaft has been bent - by the Shell servo I previously used before I found my current mechanic. It still works but can get stuck on.

 Where would I get another one from?

 Cheers,

 Scott

 



Find it on Domain.com.au Need a new place to live?

12

Phill,

NLA last time I checked.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: 07 May 2010 14:39
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor

 

 
Or a VW dealer as I've heard that they sometimes sell spare parts.

13
OK Hartmut. I will keep that in mind.
 
I have seen a few on the Samba.com under parts as well. But I would rather get it from a reputable retailer.
 
Cheers,

Scott
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 3:28 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor

 

Scott, if you can find it please buy two, mine is broken off for the last 15 or so years but it still works. Hart

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: Friday, 7 May 2010 2:09 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

 

My diff lock vacuum actuator shaft has been bent - by the Shell servo I previously used before I found my current mechanic. It still works but can get stuck on.

Where would I get another one from?

Cheers,

Scott

----- Original Message -----

From: Les Harris

Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 2:00 PM

Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

 

Harry,

It is probably far safer to change the starter motor yourself.  It only takes one little slip to write off the vacuum actuator for the diff lock and the only safe way is to remove it to do the change-over.

Reassembly of the vacuum actuator has to be done very carefully.  It is all to easy to bend the actuator shaft or, worse still, break the end of it off when inserting the roll pin.

If you haven’t got a copy of Bentleys, pmail me.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Bartley Olsen
Sent: 07 May 2010 13:22
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

 

Hey Harry..

Is your van running a diff lock?? be very careful where you take it to as some people are unaware of the damage  that can be cause if they have 'no idea' on what they are doing.  My electrics mechanic took my diff lock mechanism out then back in to do the starter and bent the servo shaft... broke the diff lock basically.  I hear the you don't even need to touch the diff lock mechanism (blue thing hanging off the diff) to repair/replace the starter..  bad luck for me though $650 plus broken diff lock = awesome!!


 

14
I bought one a couple of years ago and Australia was the cheapest place to buy it at the time.

251 711 822 Throttle control element.

I think it was under $80

It's only a phone call to find out.



> Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
> Phill,
>
> NLA last time I checked.
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> plander@optusnet.com.au
> Sent: 07 May 2010 14:39
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor
>
>
>
>
> Or a VW dealer as I've heard that they sometimes sell spare parts.
15
The actuators are only $90 (AUD) from vw. Part no 251711822
The cotter pin is .80c n0132942. Greg
--- On Fri, 7/5/10, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:

From: Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor
To: "Syncro _T3_Australia forum" <syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com>
Received: Friday, 7 May, 2010, 2:32 PM

 
Scott,
http://www.gowesty. com/ec_view_ details.php? id=3700&category_id=&category_parent_ id=
 
http://www.van- cafe.com/ home/van/ page_614_ 1240/diff_ lock_actuator. html
 
You could try Tooley Imports at Waitara .... just a phone call would do.
 
Ken
 
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: leslieharris@ optusnet. com.au
Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 14:19:13 +1000
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

 

Scott,

Mike Plompen in Belgium:

http://www.busman. be/

The end of my actuator shaft was broken off before I bought my Syncro.  I can make it operate but the only real solution is to extract the broken end and do it properly.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: 07 May 2010 14:09
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

My diff lock vacuum actuator shaft has been bent - by the Shell servo I previously used before I found my current mechanic. It still works but can get stuck on.

 Where would I get another one from?

 Cheers,

 Scott

 



Find it on Domain.com.au Need a new place to live?

 
16
Hi Scott
 
Just got around to registering for the Nationals and would like to join you at Kariong for the run down.
 
Where exactly are you meeting?
 
Cheers Graham   
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 3:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor

 

Ken,
 
The kombi Club ha organised a cruise down to the Nationals meeting @ Kariong @ 7:45am.
 
Would you or maybe Graham be interested?
 
Let me know.
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 2:32 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

 

Scott,
http://www.gowesty. com/ec_view_ details.php? id=3700&category_id=&category_parent_ id=
 
http://www.van- cafe.com/ home/van/ page_614_ 1240/diff_ lock_actuator. html
 
You could try Tooley Imports at Waitara .... just a phone call would do.
 
Ken
 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: leslieharris@ optusnet. com.au
Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 14:19:13 +1000
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

 

Scott,

Mike Plompen in Belgium:

http://www.busman. be/

The end of my actuator shaft was broken off before I bought my Syncro.  I can make it operate but the only real solution is to extract the broken end and do it properly.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: 07 May 2010 14:09
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

My diff lock vacuum actuator shaft has been bent - by the Shell servo I previously used before I found my current mechanic. It still works but can get stuck on.

 Where would I get another one from?

 Cheers,

 Scott

 



Find it on Domain.com.au Need a new place to live?

17
Graham,
 
We are meeting @ the top of the hill just past the Kariong Shell servo along that parking area @ 7:45 am for an 8:00am departure. We will be the only syncros but there may be another T3 somewhere in the mix - there are a few fans in the area still.
 
Shame we cant drag Ken into our little convoy - but it is always a fun drive down and you don't need to remember which way you are going.
 
I will have to register. Its on the to do list.
 
Cheers,

Scott
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 8:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Starter Motor

 

Hi Scott
 
Just got around to registering for the Nationals and would like to join you at Kariong for the run down.
 
Where exactly are you meeting?
 
Cheers Graham   
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 3:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

 

Ken,
 
The kombi Club ha organised a cruise down to the Nationals meeting @ Kariong @ 7:45am.
 
Would you or maybe Graham be interested?
 
Let me know.
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 2:32 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

 

Scott,
http://www.gowesty. com/ec_view_ details.php? id=3700&category_id=&category_parent_ id=
 
http://www.van- cafe.com/ home/van/ page_614_ 1240/diff_ lock_actuator. html
 
You could try Tooley Imports at Waitara .... just a phone call would do.
 
Ken
 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: leslieharris@ optusnet. com.au
Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 14:19:13 +1000
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

 

Scott,

Mike Plompen in Belgium:

http://www.busman. be/

The end of my actuator shaft was broken off before I bought my Syncro.  I can make it operate but the only real solution is to extract the broken end and do it properly.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: 07 May 2010 14:09
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Starter Motor

My diff lock vacuum actuator shaft has been bent - by the Shell servo I previously used before I found my current mechanic. It still works but can get stuck on.

 Where would I get another one from?

 Cheers,

 Scott

 



Find it on Domain.com.au Need a new place to live?