Thanks Ken, it's very nice but I don't need it....
.
On 21/04/2012, at 9:50 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Ken
I might not have bought the sticker but I did see the kit there for the Gear Shift Repair Kit and that got me moving. Looked at the forks and found absolutely bare metal only so have ordered the kit.
So thanks for that Ken
Now I just have to do something about the coolant pipes that I have been putting off for ages.
Bruce
CQ
On 21/04/2012, at 9:50 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/water-pipe-feed-return-stainless-steel-j15347.html
> Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:
>
> Ken
> I might not have bought the sticker but I did see the kit
> there for the Gear Shift Repair Kit and that got me moving. Looked at
> the forks and found absolutely bare metal only so have ordered the kit.
>
> So thanks for that Ken
>
> Now I just have to do something about the coolant pipes that I have
> been putting off for ages.
>
> Bruce
> CQ
>
>
> On 21/04/2012, at 9:50 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
>
> >
> > Heh Bruce,
> >
> > a nice sticker for you ...
> >
> > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1234015
> >
> > Ken
> >
> >
I can testify these coolant pipes work great and possibly even
reduce the engine temp as they release heat along the length of the
pipe.
Skot
Skot
On 23/04/2012 6:32 AM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/water-pipe-feed-return-stainless-steel-j15347.html
> Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:
>
> Ken
> I might not have bought the sticker but I did see the kit
> there for the Gear Shift Repair Kit and that got me moving. Looked at
> the forks and found absolutely bare metal only so have ordered the kit.
>
> So thanks for that Ken
>
> Now I just have to do something about the coolant pipes that I have
> been putting off for ages.
>
> Bruce
> CQ
>
>
> On 21/04/2012, at 9:50 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
>
> >
> > Heh Bruce,
> >
> > a nice sticker for you ...
> >
> > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1234015
> >
> > Ken
> >
> >
Bruce,
Can you give me the URL for the repair kit page please? I haven’t been able to find it.
Les
From:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Alison & Bruce Black
Sent: 22 April 2012 21:11
To:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Sticker
Ken
I might not have bought the sticker but I did see the kit there for the Gear Shift Repair Kit and that got me moving. Looked at the forks and found absolutely bare metal only so have ordered the kit.
Les
That should get you there.
Bruce
On 23/04/2012, at 10:16 AM, Les Harris wrote:
Bruce,
Can you give me the URL for the repair kit page please? I haven’t been able to find it.
Les
Bruce,
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: royalb@aapt.net.au
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:11:17 +1000
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Sticker
The Samba is like a sense of discovery tour .... one finds lots of interesting things there, be it parts or ideas. Probably unsuited though to purists.
If you purchased this ... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1233484 , then in my view this version is technically the best available design presently available in the marketplace. Having previously made and installed my own set of replacement guides, the only reservation I have about the parts in these kits is the installation of the metal pins. Bearing in mind that at present your gear selector fingers are presently chewing away metal against metal inside that black box underneath, installing the pins means eventually a not dissimilar metal against metal issue will reoccur with the pins in. If I were you, give serious consideration to simply epoxying the guides onto the metal fingers and fill the holes as you go with epoxy. It also means you don't have to drill larger holes in the metal fingers to accommodate the larger pins.
Re: the coolant pipe issue. Assuming you are a DIYer and intend fitting the above gear selector guides yourself, then in my view you are suitably qualified to go the most economical route and choose to retain and remediate your existing nylon coolant pipes. All it needs is less of your hard earned, your time, skill and effort to remediate them well and you get to learn to love those nylon pipes in the process. Don't believe all the hype about the need to replace those pipes. It's simply a marketing ploy playing on a busy captive audience. On close examination, you will find that other than the niggly issue of the pipe ends, those nylon pipes are extremely durable, in very good condition even after 20 plus years and have been designed and built for purpose and are easily the best pipes to have on board bar none. I chose to repair mine, no regrets at all. If you are interested in going down the remediation path, let me know and I'll send you further info on what I did.
Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: royalb@aapt.net.au
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:11:17 +1000
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Sticker
Ken
I might not have bought the sticker but I did see the kit there for the Gear Shift Repair Kit and that got me moving. Looked at the forks and found absolutely bare metal only so have ordered the kit.
So thanks for that Ken
Now I just have to do something about the coolant pipes that I have been putting off for ages.
Bruce
CQ
On 21/04/2012, at 9:50 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Les
On his web-site there was no where for extra postage so he has just sent me an e-mail saying that the US Postal Service wants $17 to post it. Within the US it must be $2 so I have sent him another $15.
Bruce
On 23/04/2012, at 10:16 AM, Les Harris wrote:
Bruce,
Can you give me the URL for the repair kit page please? I haven’t been able to find it.
Les
Thanks Scott, the theoretical thought of a bit extra cooling sounds attractive too.
Bruce
On 23/04/2012, at 9:00 AM, Mr Scott Pitcher wrote:
I can testify these coolant pipes work great and possibly even reduce the engine temp as they release heat along the length of the pipe.
Skot
On 23/04/2012 6:32 AM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:
If the repair on the ends
holds well..fine. ( plus look at all the hard-earned you're
saving that way. )
I have gotten the impression that repair doesn't always work out long term.
I'd have to say ..a *quality* set of stainless main coolant pipes would be better.
Last set I put on a guy's Sycro ... left a little to be desired for sure. Bad design on the ends where the 'lip' is. Made so the hose is absolutely stuck on the end of the pipe.,. and not at all like a proper 'smooth bump/lip' 'Real' pipes have.
scott
I have gotten the impression that repair doesn't always work out long term.
I'd have to say ..a *quality* set of stainless main coolant pipes would be better.
Last set I put on a guy's Sycro ... left a little to be desired for sure. Bad design on the ends where the 'lip' is. Made so the hose is absolutely stuck on the end of the pipe.,. and not at all like a proper 'smooth bump/lip' 'Real' pipes have.
scott
On 4/22/2012 6:05 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Bruce,The Samba is like a sense of discovery tour .... one finds lots of interesting things there, be it parts or ideas. Probably unsuited though to purists.
If you purchased this ... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1233484 , then in my view this version is technically the best available design presently available in the marketplace. Having previously made and installed my own set of replacement guides, the only reservation I have about the parts in these kits is the installation of the metal pins. Bearing in mind that at present your gear selector fingers are presently chewing away metal against metal inside that black box underneath, installing the pins means eventually a not dissimilar metal against metal issue will reoccur with the pins in. If I were you, give serious consideration to simply epoxying the guides onto the metal fingers and fill the holes as you go with epoxy. It also means you don't have to drill larger holes in the metal fingers to accommodate the larger pins.Re: the coolant pipe issue. Assuming you are a DIYer and intend fitting the above gear selector guides yourself, then in my view you are suitably qualified to go the most economical route and choose to retain and remediate your existing nylon coolant pipes. All it needs is less of your hard earned, your time, skill and effort to remediate them well and you get to learn to love those nylon pipes in the process. Don't believe all the hype about the need to replace those pipes. It's simply a marketing ploy playing on a busy captive audience. On close examination, you will find that other than the niggly issue of the pipe ends, those nylon pipes are extremely durable, in very good condition even after 20 plus years and have been designed and built for purpose and are easily the best pipes to have on board bar none. I chose to repair mine, no regrets at all. If you are interested in going down the remediation path, let me know and I'll send you further info on what I did.
Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: royalb@aapt.net.au
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:11:17 +1000
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Sticker
Ken
I might not have bought the sticker but I did see the kit there for the Gear Shift Repair Kit and that got me moving. Looked at the forks and found absolutely bare metal only so have ordered the kit.
So thanks for that Ken
Now I just have to do something about the coolant pipes that I have been putting off for ages.
BruceCQ
On 21/04/2012, at 9:50 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Heh Bruce,
a nice sticker for you ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1234015
Ken
No wonder that I couldn’t find it – I was on the wrong website!!
From:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Alison & Bruce Black
Sent: 23 April 2012 10:59
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Sticker
Les
Thanks Ken
I have decided to go with new pipes.
Bruce
On 23/04/2012, at 11:05 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Bruce,The Samba is like a sense of discovery tour .... one finds lots of interesting things there, be it parts or ideas. Probably unsuited though to purists.If you purchased this ... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1233484 , then in my view this version is technically the best available design presently available in the marketplace. Having previously made and installed my own set of replacement guides, the only reservation I have about the parts in these kits is the installation of the metal pins. Bearing in mind that at present your gear selector fingers are presently chewing away metal against metal inside that black box underneath, installing the pins means eventually a not dissimilar metal against metal issue will reoccur with the pins in. If I were you, give serious consideration to simply epoxying the guides onto the metal fingers and fill the holes as you go with epoxy. It also means you don't have to drill larger holes in the metal fingers to accommodate the larger pins.Re: the coolant pipe issue. Assuming you are a DIYer and intend fitting the above gear selector guides yourself, then in my view you are suitably qualified to go the most economical route and choose to retain and remediate your existing nylon coolant pipes. All it needs is less of your hard earned, your time, skill and effort to remediate them well and you get to learn to love those nylon pipes in the process. Don't believe all the hype about the need to replace those pipes. It's simply a marketing ploy playing on a busy captive audience. On close examination, you will find that other than the niggly issue of the pipe ends, those nylon pipes are extremely durable, in very good condition even after 20 plus years and have been designed and built for purpose and are easily the best pipes to have on board bar none. I chose to repair mine, no regrets at all. If you are interested in going down the remediation path, let me know and I'll send you further info on what I did.Cheers.Ken
Hi, yes, I saw that
comment.
I suppose there is 'some affect' ..like a few percent.
if we really want more cooling there..
the pipes should be finned, and a fan blows air at them.
You guys many not get low temps to drive in down there..
where it's colder in the winter...running 'hot enough' is important.
It's not always about getting as much heat removed as possible,
though I do gather you operate in high ambient temps a lot down there.
I haven't found that the stock radiator is short on cooling ability ..unless it's say 15+ years old.
And now you remind me of my scheme to rig a trap door and duct so the rear heater hot air output can be directed though the floor ....getting another say 10 % cooling there.
scott
turbovans
I suppose there is 'some affect' ..like a few percent.
if we really want more cooling there..
the pipes should be finned, and a fan blows air at them.
You guys many not get low temps to drive in down there..
where it's colder in the winter...running 'hot enough' is important.
It's not always about getting as much heat removed as possible,
though I do gather you operate in high ambient temps a lot down there.
I haven't found that the stock radiator is short on cooling ability ..unless it's say 15+ years old.
And now you remind me of my scheme to rig a trap door and duct so the rear heater hot air output can be directed though the floor ....getting another say 10 % cooling there.
scott
turbovans
On 4/22/2012 6:18 PM, Alison & Bruce Black wrote:Thanks Scott, the theoretical thought of a bit extra cooling sounds attractive too.
Bruce
On 23/04/2012, at 9:00 AM, Mr Scott Pitcher wrote:
I can testify these coolant pipes work great and possibly even reduce the engine temp as they release heat along the length of the pipe.
Skot
On 23/04/2012 6:32 AM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:
Yeah and I love the one step forward, two steps back approach with the SS pipe kit.
For shipping simplicity, they cut each SS pipe in half and throw in 2 rubber hoses to rejoin them on the install.
So now you have an extra two rubber join hoses to worry about. Really neat idea that eh. Now there's six joins in total to look after.
Ken
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:19:47 -0700
From: scottdaniel@turbovans.com
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
CC: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Sticker
If the repair on the ends holds well..fine. ( plus look at all the hard-earned you're saving that way. )
I have gotten the impression that repair doesn't always work out long term.
I'd have to say ..a *quality* set of stainless main coolant pipes would be better.
Last set I put on a guy's Sycro ... left a little to be desired for sure. Bad design on the ends where the 'lip' is. Made so the hose is absolutely stuck on the end of the pipe.,. and not at all like a proper 'smooth bump/lip' 'Real' pipes have.
scott
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:19:47 -0700
From: scottdaniel@turbovans.com
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
CC: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Sticker
If the repair on the ends holds well..fine. ( plus look at all the hard-earned you're saving that way. )
I have gotten the impression that repair doesn't always work out long term.
I'd have to say ..a *quality* set of stainless main coolant pipes would be better.
Last set I put on a guy's Sycro ... left a little to be desired for sure. Bad design on the ends where the 'lip' is. Made so the hose is absolutely stuck on the end of the pipe.,. and not at all like a proper 'smooth bump/lip' 'Real' pipes have.
scott
On 4/22/2012 6:05 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Bruce,The Samba is like a sense of discovery tour .... one finds lots of interesting things there, be it parts or ideas. Probably unsuited though to purists.
If you purchased this ... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1233484 , then in my view this version is technically the best available design presently available in the marketplace. Having previously made and installed my own set of replacement guides, the only reservation I have about the parts in these kits is the installation of the metal pins. Bearing in mind that at present your gear selector fingers are presently chewing away metal against metal inside that black box underneath, installing the pins means eventually a not dissimilar metal against metal issue will reoccur with the pins in. If I were you, give serious consideration to simply epoxying the guides onto the metal fingers and fill the holes as you go with epoxy. It also means you don't have to drill larger holes in the metal fingers to accommodate the larger pins.Re: the coolant pipe issue. Assuming you are a DIYer and intend fitting the above gear selector guides yourself, then in my view you are suitably qualified to go the most economical route and choose to retain and remediate your existing nylon coolant pipes. All it needs is less of your hard earned, your time, skill and effort to remediate them well and you get to learn to love those nylon pipes in the process. Don't believe all the hype about the need to replace those pipes. It's simply a marketing ploy playing on a busy captive audience. On close examination, you will find that other than the niggly issue of the pipe ends, those nylon pipes are extremely durable, in very good condition even after 20 plus years and have been designed and built for purpose and are easily the best pipes to have on board bar none. I chose to repair mine, no regrets at all. If you are interested in going down the remediation path, let me know and I'll send you further info on what I did.
Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: royalb@aapt.net.au
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:11:17 +1000
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Sticker
Ken
I might not have bought the sticker but I did see the kit there for the Gear Shift Repair Kit and that got me moving. Looked at the forks and found absolutely bare metal only so have ordered the kit.
So thanks for that Ken
Now I just have to do something about the coolant pipes that I have been putting off for ages.
BruceCQ
On 21/04/2012, at 9:50 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Heh Bruce,
a nice sticker for you ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1234015
Ken
8 joins
Sent from my iPad
Sent from my iPad
On 23/04/2012, at 3:06 PM, "Ken Garratt" <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:
Yeah and I love the one step forward, two steps back approach with the SS pipe kit.For shipping simplicity, they cut each SS pipe in half and throw in 2 rubber hoses to rejoin them on the install.So now you have an extra two rubber join hoses to worry about. Really neat idea that eh. Now there's six joins in total to look after.Ken
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:19:47 -0700
From: scottdaniel@turbovans.com
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
CC: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Sticker
If the repair on the ends holds well..fine. ( plus look at all the hard-earned you're saving that way. )
I have gotten the impression that repair doesn't always work out long term.
I'd have to say ..a *quality* set of stainless main coolant pipes would be better.
Last set I put on a guy's Sycro ... left a little to be desired for sure. Bad design on the ends where the 'lip' is. Made so the hose is absolutely stuck on the end of the pipe.,. and not at all like a proper 'smooth bump/lip' 'Real' pipes have.
scott
On 4/22/2012 6:05 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Bruce,The Samba is like a sense of discovery tour .... one finds lots of interesting things there, be it parts or ideas. Probably unsuited though to purists.
If you purchased this ... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1233484 , then in my view this version is technically the best available design presently available in the marketplace. Having previously made and installed my own set of replacement guides, the only reservation I have about the parts in these kits is the installation of the metal pins. Bearing in mind that at present your gear selector fingers are presently chewing away metal against metal inside that black box underneath, installing the pins means eventually a not dissimilar metal against metal issue will reoccur with the pins in. If I were you, give serious consideration to simply epoxying the guides onto the metal fingers and fill the holes as you go with epoxy. It also means you don't have to drill larger holes in the metal fingers to accommodate the larger pins.Re: the coolant pipe issue. Assuming you are a DIYer and intend fitting the above gear selector guides yourself, then in my view you are suitably qualified to go the most economical route and choose to retain and remediate your existing nylon coolant pipes. All it needs is less of your hard earned, your time, skill and effort to remediate them well and you get to learn to love those nylon pipes in the process. Don't believe all the hype about the need to replace those pipes. It's simply a marketing ploy playing on a busy captive audience. On close examination, you will find that other than the niggly issue of the pipe ends, those nylon pipes are extremely durable, in very good condition even after 20 plus years and have been designed and built for purpose and are easily the best pipes to have on board bar none. I chose to repair mine, no regrets at all. If you are interested in going down the remediation path, let me know and I'll send you further info on what I did.
Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: royalb@aapt.net.au
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:11:17 +1000
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Sticker
Ken
I might not have bought the sticker but I did see the kit there for the Gear Shift Repair Kit and that got me moving. Looked at the forks and found absolutely bare metal only so have ordered the kit.
So thanks for that Ken
Now I just have to do something about the coolant pipes that I have been putting off for ages.
BruceCQ
On 21/04/2012, at 9:50 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Heh Bruce,
a nice sticker for you ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1234015
Ken
8 joins/16 clamps
Sent from my iPad
Sent from my iPad
On 23/04/2012, at 3:06 PM, "Ken Garratt" <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:
Yeah and I love the one step forward, two steps back approach with the SS pipe kit.For shipping simplicity, they cut each SS pipe in half and throw in 2 rubber hoses to rejoin them on the install.So now you have an extra two rubber join hoses to worry about. Really neat idea that eh. Now there's six joins in total to look after.Ken
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:19:47 -0700
From: scottdaniel@turbovans.com
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
CC: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Sticker
If the repair on the ends holds well..fine. ( plus look at all the hard-earned you're saving that way. )
I have gotten the impression that repair doesn't always work out long term.
I'd have to say ..a *quality* set of stainless main coolant pipes would be better.
Last set I put on a guy's Sycro ... left a little to be desired for sure. Bad design on the ends where the 'lip' is. Made so the hose is absolutely stuck on the end of the pipe.,. and not at all like a proper 'smooth bump/lip' 'Real' pipes have.
scott
On 4/22/2012 6:05 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Bruce,The Samba is like a sense of discovery tour .... one finds lots of interesting things there, be it parts or ideas. Probably unsuited though to purists.
If you purchased this ... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1233484 , then in my view this version is technically the best available design presently available in the marketplace. Having previously made and installed my own set of replacement guides, the only reservation I have about the parts in these kits is the installation of the metal pins. Bearing in mind that at present your gear selector fingers are presently chewing away metal against metal inside that black box underneath, installing the pins means eventually a not dissimilar metal against metal issue will reoccur with the pins in. If I were you, give serious consideration to simply epoxying the guides onto the metal fingers and fill the holes as you go with epoxy. It also means you don't have to drill larger holes in the metal fingers to accommodate the larger pins.Re: the coolant pipe issue. Assuming you are a DIYer and intend fitting the above gear selector guides yourself, then in my view you are suitably qualified to go the most economical route and choose to retain and remediate your existing nylon coolant pipes. All it needs is less of your hard earned, your time, skill and effort to remediate them well and you get to learn to love those nylon pipes in the process. Don't believe all the hype about the need to replace those pipes. It's simply a marketing ploy playing on a busy captive audience. On close examination, you will find that other than the niggly issue of the pipe ends, those nylon pipes are extremely durable, in very good condition even after 20 plus years and have been designed and built for purpose and are easily the best pipes to have on board bar none. I chose to repair mine, no regrets at all. If you are interested in going down the remediation path, let me know and I'll send you further info on what I did.
Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: royalb@aapt.net.au
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:11:17 +1000
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Sticker
Ken
I might not have bought the sticker but I did see the kit there for the Gear Shift Repair Kit and that got me moving. Looked at the forks and found absolutely bare metal only so have ordered the kit.
So thanks for that Ken
Now I just have to do something about the coolant pipes that I have been putting off for ages.
BruceCQ
On 21/04/2012, at 9:50 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Heh Bruce,
a nice sticker for you ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1234015
Ken
You sound like you've done this Hart.
I thought you just slept under there - like me and pretended to be doing work.
Its a great place for an afternoon nap!\
Cheers,
Skot
I thought you just slept under there - like me and pretended to be doing work.
Its a great place for an afternoon nap!\
Cheers,
Skot
On 23/04/2012 2:26 PM, Hartmut Kiehn wrote:8 joins/16 clamps
Sent from my iPad
Yeah and I love the one step forward, two steps back approach with the SS pipe kit.For shipping simplicity, they cut each SS pipe in half and throw in 2 rubber hoses to rejoin them on the install.
So now you have an extra two rubber join hoses to worry about. Really neat idea that eh. Now there's six joins in total to look after.
Ken
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:19:47 -0700
From: scottdaniel@turbovans.com
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
CC: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Sticker
If the repair on the ends holds well..fine. ( plus look at all the hard-earned you're saving that way. )
I have gotten the impression that repair doesn't always work out long term.
I'd have to say ..a *quality* set of stainless main coolant pipes would be better.
Last set I put on a guy's Sycro ... left a little to be desired for sure. Bad design on the ends where the 'lip' is. Made so the hose is absolutely stuck on the end of the pipe.,. and not at all like a proper 'smooth bump/lip' 'Real' pipes have.
scott
On 4/22/2012 6:05 PM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Bruce,The Samba is like a sense of discovery tour .... one finds lots of interesting things there, be it parts or ideas. Probably unsuited though to purists.
If you purchased this ... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1233484 , then in my view this version is technically the best available design presently available in the marketplace. Having previously made and installed my own set of replacement guides, the only reservation I have about the parts in these kits is the installation of the metal pins. Bearing in mind that at present your gear selector fingers are presently chewing away metal against metal inside that black box underneath, installing the pins means eventually a not dissimilar metal against metal issue will reoccur with the pins in. If I were you, give serious consideration to simply epoxying the guides onto the metal fingers and fill the holes as you go with epoxy. It also means you don't have to drill larger holes in the metal fingers to accommodate the larger pins.Re: the coolant pipe issue. Assuming you are a DIYer and intend fitting the above gear selector guides yourself, then in my view you are suitably qualified to go the most economical route and choose to retain and remediate your existing nylon coolant pipes. All it needs is less of your hard earned, your time, skill and effort to remediate them well and you get to learn to love those nylon pipes in the process. Don't believe all the hype about the need to replace those pipes. It's simply a marketing ploy playing on a busy captive audience. On close examination, you will find that other than the niggly issue of the pipe ends, those nylon pipes are extremely durable, in very good condition even after 20 plus years and have been designed and built for purpose and are easily the best pipes to have on board bar none. I chose to repair mine, no regrets at all. If you are interested in going down the remediation path, let me know and I'll send you further info on what I did.
Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: royalb@aapt.net.au
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:11:17 +1000
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Sticker
Ken
I might not have bought the sticker but I did see the kit there for the Gear Shift Repair Kit and that got me moving. Looked at the forks and found absolutely bare metal only so have ordered the kit.
So thanks for that Ken
Now I just have to do something about the coolant pipes that I have been putting off for ages.
BruceCQ
On 21/04/2012, at 9:50 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Heh Bruce,
a nice sticker for you ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1234015
Ken
Scott. Just don’t ask him how he got the plastic pipes out to be repaired!!!
Peter from Port
Explosives?
On 23/04/2012 2:52 PM, Peter Coe wrote:Scott. Just don’t ask him how he got the plastic pipes out to be repaired!!!
Peter from Port