Well I finally have had the 1.9 TDI Golf engine installed
in my Syncro and now have the vehicle home.
Drove it home from Brisbane last friday without any problems, except
maybe that it is too slow. I have a few problems to sort out , like a
couple of oil leaks and a coolant leak. There is also a clunking sound
in the left rear when I accelerate away. Anyway, have to expect a few
problems. I have some new ratios on order for 3rd and 4th gears to
reduce the revs at 100 km/h, they could take up to 6 months to be done
apparently.
I went up to 15 inch wheels and have fitted 215/75R15 BFG A/Ts. Thought
about something bigger, but I think they will do me, at least I can lift
them!!
A chap I know from up Ingham way has had a 2.5 Subaru motor installed in
his syncro and he is very happy now that it is sorted out. He was pretty
pleased how it easily does 120km/h, I have to be satisified with 90 at
the moment. Oh well!!! He doesn't have a computer though to get onto the
list.
Bruce Black
Gracemere, Central Queensland.
Now Diesel Powered.