Do I just have to keep trying on numerous bolt holes until it works?
I have access to another shaft a few hours south. Any use?
When I took it off, it was working fine other than a slight vibration at 60kmh.
Thanks, Geoff
----- Original Message -----From: gkrestoSent: Monday, April 25, 2011 11:41 PMSubject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaftI took the Drive shaft off, for economy, a few years ago and didn't mark the position. I put it back on a few days ago and it vibrates like crazy at 55-70 k's. VC works well. How can I sort this out? Any information gratefully received. Rubber absorber at the rear ok?
Do I just have to keep trying on numerous bolt holes until it works?
I have access to another shaft a few hours south. Any use?
When I took it off, it was working fine other than a slight vibration at 60kmh.
Thanks, Geoff
>Regards Geoff
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "gkresto" <gkresto@...> wrote:
>
> I took the Drive shaft off, for economy, a few years ago and didn't mark the position. I put it back on a few days ago and it vibrates like crazy at 55-70 k's. VC works well. How can I sort this out? Any information gratefully received. Rubber absorber at the rear ok?
> Do I just have to keep trying on numerous bolt holes until it works?
> I have access to another shaft a few hours south. Any use?
>
> When I took it off, it was working fine other than a slight vibration at 60kmh.
> Thanks, Geoff
>
----- Original Message -----From: gkrestoSent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 12:42 AMSubject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: syncro driveshaft
Thanks Scott
I will employ these magical solutions in hope.
On another forum a friend wrote that he has had success by rotating the shaft so the rubber is at the front, and going through the gears while on a hoist with the flange bolts loosely done up, then tightening after every thing sorts itself out.
I will look up Burley
>
Regards Geoff
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "gkresto" <gkresto@...> wrote:
>
>
> Was the Hardy Spicer unit a special order? They don't seem to offer VW parts after a quick browse on their site just then.
> Thanks
> Geoff
>
I took the Drive shaft off, for economy, a few years ago and didn't mark the position. I put it back on a few days ago and it vibrates like crazy at 55-70 k's. VC works well. How can I sort this out? Any information gratefully received. Rubber absorber at the rear ok?
Do I just have to keep trying on numerous bolt holes until it works?
I have access to another shaft a few hours south. Any use?
When I took it off, it was working fine other than a slight vibration at 60kmh.
Thanks, Geoff
> Check the uni joints one of them is more than likely notchy and that would be
> causing your vibration. When you take the shaft out pivot the flanges from side
> to side if you feel any type of tight spot that is your problem...
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "gkresto" <gkresto@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks, it is looking like stuffed uni joints. I will have a look at this other shaft down south, but the American shaft is more likely a solution. Freight costs should be alarming.
> Thanks again.
> Geoff
>
>
>
> > Check the uni joints one of them is more than likely notchy and that would be
> > causing your vibration. When you take the shaft out pivot the flanges from side
> > to side if you feel any type of tight spot that is your problem...
>
I took the Drive shaft off, for economy, a few years ago and didn't mark the position. I put it back on a few days ago and it vibrates like crazy at 55-70 k's. VC works well. How can I sort this out? Any information gratefully received. Rubber absorber at the rear ok?
Do I just have to keep trying on numerous bolt holes until it works?
I have access to another shaft a few hours south. Any use?
When I took it off, it was working fine other than a slight vibration at 60kmh.
Thanks, Geoff
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@...> wrote:
>
>
> All,
>
> 'in the end i fitted a decoupler' --- for the benefit of newer members, what Alf actually fitted , was a VC ( viscous coupling ). However, there maybe is
>
> merit in this and we should maybe ask the question, if anybody who suffered vibrations had a DC (decoupler ) fitted. Would be of interest.
>
>
> What are your thoughts on this ? Hart
>
>
>
>
>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> From: dansk53bus@...
> Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:34:30 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaft
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi I tryed for month to fix the wibration in my syncro and in the end i fitted a decoupler, i think your decoupler has gone hard since you took the shaft of
> Regards Alf
>
>
>
>
> From: gkresto <gkresto@...>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tue, 26 April, 2011 4:11:11 PM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaft
>
>
>
> I took the Drive shaft off, for economy, a few years ago and didn't mark the position. I put it back on a few days ago and it vibrates like crazy at 55-70 k's. VC works well. How can I sort this out? Any information gratefully received. Rubber absorber at the rear ok?
> Do I just have to keep trying on numerous bolt holes until it works?
> I have access to another shaft a few hours south. Any use?
>
> When I took it off, it was working fine other than a slight vibration at 60kmh.
> Thanks, Geoff
>
Good question Hart.
I still experience vibration with the decoupler decoupled.If anything my vibration is slightly better with the decoupler coupled.The only way I can rid of my vibration(120km)is to remove the shaft altogether.
After purchasing a new shaft and having it balanced twice since I bought it,I am now of the opinion that the angles of the transaxle/front diff are incorrect.I am going to laser allign these and space the engine bar to correct these angles.
I have tried the loosen front diff mount method,I have replaced the rubber mounts at the front diff.
Anyone know where I can purchase a cheap laser pointer?
BenC
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@...> wrote:
>
>
> All,
>
> 'in the end i fitted a decoupler' --- for the benefit of newer members, what Alf actually fitted , was a VC ( viscous coupling ). However, there maybe is
>
> merit in this and we should maybe ask the question, if anybody who suffered vibrations had a DC (decoupler ) fitted. Would be of interest.
>
>
> What are your thoughts on this ? Hart
>
>
>
>
>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> From: dansk53bus@...
> Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:34:30 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaft
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi I tryed for month to fix the wibration in my syncro and in the end i fitted a decoupler, i think your decoupler has gone hard since you took the shaft of
> Regards Alf
>
>
>
>
> From: gkresto <gkresto@...>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tue, 26 April, 2011 4:11:11 PM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaft
>
>
>
> I took the Drive shaft off, for economy, a few years ago and didn't mark the position. I put it back on a few days ago and it vibrates like crazy at 55-70 k's. VC works well. How can I sort this out? Any information gratefully received. Rubber absorber at the rear ok?
> Do I just have to keep trying on numerous bolt holes until it works?
> I have access to another shaft a few hours south. Any use?
>
> When I took it off, it was working fine other than a slight vibration at 60kmh.
> Thanks, Geoff
>
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Gary Cookson <gary@...> wrote:
>
> Ben
>
> Just curious what shaft you bought to replace the original?
>
> Gary
>
> On 28/04/2011, at 10:40 AM, Ben wrote:
>
> > Good question Hart.
> > I still experience vibration with the decoupler decoupled.If anything my vibration is slightly better with the decoupler coupled.The only way I can rid of my vibration(120km)is to remove the shaft altogether.
> > After purchasing a new shaft and having it balanced twice since I bought it,I am now of the opinion that the angles of the transaxle/front diff are incorrect.I am going to laser allign these and space the engine bar to correct these angles.
> > I have tried the loosen front diff mount method,I have replaced the rubber mounts at the front diff.
> > Anyone know where I can purchase a cheap laser pointer?
> > BenC
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > All,
> > >
> > > 'in the end i fitted a decoupler' --- for the benefit of newer members, what Alf actually fitted , was a VC ( viscous coupling ). However, there maybe is
> > >
> > > merit in this and we should maybe ask the question, if anybody who suffered vibrations had a DC (decoupler ) fitted. Would be of interest.
> > >
> > >
> > > What are your thoughts on this ? Hart
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > From: dansk53bus@
> > > Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:34:30 -0700
> > > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaft
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi I tryed for month to fix the wibration in my syncro and in the end i fitted a decoupler, i think your decoupler has gone hard since you took the shaft of
> > > Regards Alf
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: gkresto <gkresto@>
> > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Tue, 26 April, 2011 4:11:11 PM
> > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaft
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I took the Drive shaft off, for economy, a few years ago and didn't mark the position. I put it back on a few days ago and it vibrates like crazy at 55-70 k's. VC works well. How can I sort this out? Any information gratefully received. Rubber absorber at the rear ok?
> > > Do I just have to keep trying on numerous bolt holes until it works?
> > > I have access to another shaft a few hours south. Any use?
> > >
> > > When I took it off, it was working fine other than a slight vibration at 60kmh.
> > > Thanks, Geoff
> > >
> >
> >
>
On 28/04/2011, at 11:37 AM, Ben wrote:Gary,I had Hardy Spicer make a new shaft,with bigger unis and a slip yoke.There are some pictures in the photo section in my file.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Gary Cookson <gary@...> wrote:
>
> Ben
>
> Just curious what shaft you bought to replace the original?
>
> Gary
>
> On 28/04/2011, at 10:40 AM, Ben wrote:
>
> > Good question Hart.
> > I still experience vibration with the decoupler decoupled.If anything my vibration is slightly better with the decoupler coupled.The only way I can rid of my vibration(120km)is to remove the shaft altogether.
> > After purchasing a new shaft and having it balanced twice since I bought it,I am now of the opinion that the angles of the transaxle/front diff are incorrect.I am going to laser allign these and space the engine bar to correct these angles.
> > I have tried the loosen front diff mount method,I have replaced the rubber mounts at the front diff.
> > Anyone know where I can purchase a cheap laser pointer?
> > BenC
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > All,
> > >
> > > 'in the end i fitted a decoupler' --- for the benefit of newer members, what Alf actually fitted , was a VC ( viscous coupling ). However, there maybe is
> > >
> > > merit in this and we should maybe ask the question, if anybody who suffered vibrations had a DC (decoupler ) fitted. Would be of interest.
> > >
> > >
> > > What are your thoughts on this ? Hart
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > From: dansk53bus@
> > > Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:34:30 -0700
> > > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaft
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi I tryed for month to fix the wibration in my syncro and in the end i fitted a decoupler, i think your decoupler has gone hard since you took the shaft of
> > > Regards Alf
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: gkresto <gkresto@>
> > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Tue, 26 April, 2011 4:11:11 PM
> > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaft
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I took the Drive shaft off, for economy, a few years ago and didn't mark the position. I put it back on a few days ago and it vibrates like crazy at 55-70 k's. VC works well. How can I sort this out? Any information gratefully received. Rubber absorber at the rear ok?
> > > Do I just have to keep trying on numerous bolt holes until it works?
> > > I have access to another shaft a few hours south. Any use?
> > >
> > > When I took it off, it was working fine other than a slight vibration at 60kmh.
> > > Thanks, Geoff
> > >
> >
> >
>
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Gary Cookson <gary@...> wrote:
>
> That's a bugger that it didn't solve the vibration issue, only leaves the alignment then I guess
>
> Is this where you are going with it?
>
> http://vanagonsyncroproject-herman.blogspot.com/2007/05/laser-alignment-tool.html
>
> Good luck and let us all know how you go.
>
> Gary
>
>
> On 28/04/2011, at 11:37 AM, Ben wrote:
>
> > Gary,I had Hardy Spicer make a new shaft,with bigger unis and a slip yoke.There are some pictures in the photo section in my file.
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Gary Cookson <gary@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Ben
> > >
> > > Just curious what shaft you bought to replace the original?
> > >
> > > Gary
> > >
> > > On 28/04/2011, at 10:40 AM, Ben wrote:
> > >
> > > > Good question Hart.
> > > > I still experience vibration with the decoupler decoupled.If anything my vibration is slightly better with the decoupler coupled.The only way I can rid of my vibration(120km)is to remove the shaft altogether.
> > > > After purchasing a new shaft and having it balanced twice since I bought it,I am now of the opinion that the angles of the transaxle/front diff are incorrect.I am going to laser allign these and space the engine bar to correct these angles.
> > > > I have tried the loosen front diff mount method,I have replaced the rubber mounts at the front diff.
> > > > Anyone know where I can purchase a cheap laser pointer?
> > > > BenC
> > > >
> > > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > All,
> > > > >
> > > > > 'in the end i fitted a decoupler' --- for the benefit of newer members, what Alf actually fitted , was a VC ( viscous coupling ). However, there maybe is
> > > > >
> > > > > merit in this and we should maybe ask the question, if anybody who suffered vibrations had a DC (decoupler ) fitted. Would be of interest.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > What are your thoughts on this ? Hart
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > From: dansk53bus@
> > > > > Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:34:30 -0700
> > > > > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaft
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi I tryed for month to fix the wibration in my syncro and in the end i fitted a decoupler, i think your decoupler has gone hard since you took the shaft of
> > > > > Regards Alf
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > From: gkresto <gkresto@>
> > > > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Sent: Tue, 26 April, 2011 4:11:11 PM
> > > > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaft
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I took the Drive shaft off, for economy, a few years ago and didn't mark the position. I put it back on a few days ago and it vibrates like crazy at 55-70 k's. VC works well. How can I sort this out? Any information gratefully received. Rubber absorber at the rear ok?
> > > > > Do I just have to keep trying on numerous bolt holes until it works?
> > > > > I have access to another shaft a few hours south. Any use?
> > > > >
> > > > > When I took it off, it was working fine other than a slight vibration at 60kmh.
> > > > > Thanks, Geoff
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
On 28/04/2011, at 12:11 PM, Ben wrote:Gary,it did solve a vibration that I had around 60 kays,now I have one at much higher speed.
Yes this is what I am going to do.Hermans site is an awsome site.I need to find some sort of laser pointer,I use to have one years ago but I cannot find it.You cannot buy them like you could a while back.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Gary Cookson <gary@...> wrote:
>
> That's a bugger that it didn't solve the vibration issue, only leaves the alignment then I guess
>
> Is this where you are going with it?
>
> http://vanagonsyncroproject-herman.blogspot.com/2007/05/laser-alignment-tool.html
>
> Good luck and let us all know how you go.
>
> Gary
>
>
> On 28/04/2011, at 11:37 AM, Ben wrote:
>
> > Gary,I had Hardy Spicer make a new shaft,with bigger unis and a slip yoke.There are some pictures in the photo section in my file.
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Gary Cookson <gary@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Ben
> > >
> > > Just curious what shaft you bought to replace the original?
> > >
> > > Gary
> > >
> > > On 28/04/2011, at 10:40 AM, Ben wrote:
> > >
> > > > Good question Hart.
> > > > I still experience vibration with the decoupler decoupled.If anything my vibration is slightly better with the decoupler coupled.The only way I can rid of my vibration(120km)is to remove the shaft altogether.
> > > > After purchasing a new shaft and having it balanced twice since I bought it,I am now of the opinion that the angles of the transaxle/front diff are incorrect.I am going to laser allign these and space the engine bar to correct these angles.
> > > > I have tried the loosen front diff mount method,I have replaced the rubber mounts at the front diff.
> > > > Anyone know where I can purchase a cheap laser pointer?
> > > > BenC
> > > >
> > > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > All,
> > > > >
> > > > > 'in the end i fitted a decoupler' --- for the benefit of newer members, what Alf actually fitted , was a VC ( viscous coupling ). However, there maybe is
> > > > >
> > > > > merit in this and we should maybe ask the question, if anybody who suffered vibrations had a DC (decoupler ) fitted. Would be of interest.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > What are your thoughts on this ? Hart
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > From: dansk53bus@
> > > > > Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:34:30 -0700
> > > > > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaft
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi I tryed for month to fix the wibration in my syncro and in the end i fitted a decoupler, i think your decoupler has gone hard since you took the shaft of
> > > > > Regards Alf
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > From: gkresto <gkresto@>
> > > > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Sent: Tue, 26 April, 2011 4:11:11 PM
> > > > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaft
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I took the Drive shaft off, for economy, a few years ago and didn't mark the position. I put it back on a few days ago and it vibrates like crazy at 55-70 k's. VC works well. How can I sort this out? Any information gratefully received. Rubber absorber at the rear ok?
> > > > > Do I just have to keep trying on numerous bolt holes until it works?
> > > > > I have access to another shaft a few hours south. Any use?
> > > > >
> > > > > When I took it off, it was working fine other than a slight vibration at 60kmh.
> > > > > Thanks, Geoff
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
----- Original Message -----From: BenSent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 10:40 AMSubject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: syncro driveshaftGood question Hart.
I still experience vibration with the decoupler decoupled.If anything my vibration is slightly better with the decoupler coupled.The only way I can rid of my vibration(120km)is to remove the shaft altogether.
After purchasing a new shaft and having it balanced twice since I bought it,I am now of the opinion that the angles of the transaxle/front diff are incorrect.I am going to laser allign these and space the engine bar to correct these angles.
I have tried the loosen front diff mount method,I have replaced the rubber mounts at the front diff.
Anyone know where I can purchase a cheap laser pointer?
BenC
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@...> wrote:
>
>
> All,
>
> 'in the end i fitted a decoupler' --- for the benefit of newer members, what Alf actually fitted , was a VC ( viscous coupling ). However, there maybe is
>
> merit in this and we should maybe ask the question, if anybody who suffered vibrations had a DC (decoupler ) fitted. Would be of interest.
>
>
> What are your thoughts on this ? Hart
>
>
>
>
>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> From: dansk53bus@...
> Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:34:30 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaft
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi I tryed for month to fix the wibration in my syncro and in the end i fitted a decoupler, i think your decoupler has gone hard since you took the shaft of
> Regards Alf
>
>
>
>
> From: gkresto <gkresto@...>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tue, 26 April, 2011 4:11:11 PM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] syncro driveshaft
>
>
>
> I took the Drive shaft off, for economy, a few years ago and didn't mark the position. I put it back on a few days ago and it vibrates like crazy at 55-70 k's. VC works well. How can I sort this out? Any information gratefully received. Rubber absorber at the rear ok?
> Do I just have to keep trying on numerous bolt holes until it works?
> I have access to another shaft a few hours south. Any use?
>
> When I took it off, it was working fine other than a slight vibration at 60kmh.
> Thanks, Geoff
>