Tony Ricketts needs help

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Trevor,
 
I heard from Andy Johns at Ceduna through the afternoon and Tony was expected at Andy's place tonight.  I will ring Tony tonight to get an update.  Do you know if he managed to get a set of 'O' rings to fit the injectors?  If it proves not to be the AFM harness or the AFM itself - still worth dismantling and cleaning - then there are more diagnostics available.
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 5:32 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Adelaide - Tony Ricketts needs help

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, "Ken" <unclekenz@. ..>
wrote:
>This is Trevor Tonys son, dad has broken down in Iron Knob and is awaiting delivery of afm mod.wire harness which should arrive thur am by post if he s lucky.. what an adventure he is having.. :)
>
>

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I had a couple of conversations with Tony this afternoon.

Unfortunately, he is stranded in Iron Knob - just about the worst
town possible - whilst not a ghost town (yet) one can't even buy fuel
there these days.
Following discussions with other people today, and some newly obvious
problems relating to his AFM, he has ordered the wiring harness to
remedy the "Vanagon Syndrome but won't get it until Thursday.
At 400kms he is too far away from me to be of any help yet.

I will speak to him about sending by bus my faulty but functioning
AFM to him in case he also ends up needing that to get mobile.

Poor guy, what a start to Syncroing!

Andy.
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You do not get stranded with Vanagon Syndrome. Please read the technical information from Volkswagen.



> Ruth Phillips / Andrew Johns <rafear@internode.on.net> wrote:
>
> I had a couple of conversations with Tony this afternoon.
>
> Unfortunately, he is stranded in Iron Knob - just about the worst
> town possible - whilst not a ghost town (yet) one can't even buy fuel
> there these days.
> Following discussions with other people today, and some newly obvious
> problems relating to his AFM, he has ordered the wiring harness to
> remedy the "Vanagon Syndrome but won't get it until Thursday.
> At 400kms he is too far away from me to be of any help yet.
>
> I will speak to him about sending by bus my faulty but functioning
> AFM to him in case he also ends up needing that to get mobile.
>
> Poor guy, what a start to Syncroing!
>
> Andy.
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Phil,

I don't have the time nor inclination to read this information.

5 kids aged 9 and under, a busy job plus numerous other activities and interests of no interest to this group etc etc etc plus not having a VW engine in my Syncro are all good motivations for me not to do so.

I was merely relaying to the group what Tony had said to me.

Maybe you could enlighten us less knowledgeable folk (of these symptoms) so we can achieve the desired outcome here: help get Tony mobile ASAP...........please!

Cheers,

Andy.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
>
> You do not get stranded with Vanagon Syndrome. Please read the technical information from Volkswagen.
>
>
>
> > Ruth Phillips / Andrew Johns <rafear@...> wrote:
> >
> > I had a couple of conversations with Tony this afternoon.
> >
> > Unfortunately, he is stranded in Iron Knob - just about the worst
> > town possible - whilst not a ghost town (yet) one can't even buy fuel
> > there these days.
> > Following discussions with other people today, and some newly obvious
> > problems relating to his AFM, he has ordered the wiring harness to
> > remedy the "Vanagon Syndrome but won't get it until Thursday.
> > At 400kms he is too far away from me to be of any help yet.
> >
> > I will speak to him about sending by bus my faulty but functioning
> > AFM to him in case he also ends up needing that to get mobile.
> >
> > Poor guy, what a start to Syncroing!
> >
> > Andy.
>
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Andy,
 
The help that you have already given is appreciated.  With Tony 400 km or so from you, there is a limit.  I will try to get him on the phone again and get a description of the current situation.  Long distance diagnosis is never easy.
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 2:11 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re:Tony Ricketts needs help

Phil,

I don't have the time nor inclination to read this information.

5 kids aged 9 and under, a busy job plus numerous other activities and interests of no interest to this group etc etc etc plus not having a VW engine in my Syncro are all good motivations for me not to do so.

I was merely relaying to the group what Tony had said to me.

Maybe you could enlighten us less knowledgeable folk (of these symptoms) so we can achieve the desired outcome here: help get Tony mobile ASAP........ ...please!

Cheers,

Andy.

.

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> raredownunder <rafear@internode.on.net> wrote:
>
> Phil,
>
> I don't have the time nor inclination to read this information.
>
>
You do not get stranded with Vanagon Syndrome

Vanagon syndrome will allow you to restart after a rest.

Too many myths and rumors on this forum making it hard for people.


I would be checking fuel flow first as the pump was changed. Why was the pump changed?

Phill
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Hi Tony and everyone trying to help.
I have a new airflow meter for, 92 Syncro, i bought in the states that i need to sell, willing to discount to help the cause. If needed you have my e-mail my mobile is 0423 801 988.
Hope i can help
Robert

--- On Mon, 30/3/09, Ruth Phillips / Andrew Johns <rafear@internode.on.net> wrote:
From: Ruth Phillips / Andrew Johns <rafear@internode.on.net>
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re:Tony Ricketts needs help
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Received: Monday, 30 March, 2009, 9:21 PM

I had a couple of conversations with Tony this afternoon.

Unfortunately, he is stranded in Iron Knob - just about the worst
town possible - whilst not a ghost town (yet) one can't even buy fuel
there these days.
Following discussions with other people today, and some newly obvious
problems relating to his AFM, he has ordered the wiring harness to
remedy the "Vanagon Syndrome but won't get it until Thursday.
At 400kms he is too far away from me to be of any help yet.

I will speak to him about sending by bus my faulty but functioning
AFM to him in case he also ends up needing that to get mobile.

Poor guy, what a start to Syncroing!

Andy.


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Robert,
 
That might yet prove to be a lifesaver.  I will get back to you as it all develops.
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 5:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re:Tony Ricketts needs Help I've got new one

Hi Tony and everyone trying to help.
I have a new airflow meter for, 92 Syncro, i bought in the states that i need to sell, willing to discount to help the cause. If needed you have my e-mail my mobile is 0423 801 988.
Hope i can help
Robert

--- On Mon, 30/3/09, Ruth Phillips / Andrew Johns <rafear@internode. on.net> wrote:
From: Ruth Phillips / Andrew Johns <rafear@internode. on.net>
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Re:Tony Ricketts needs help
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Received: Monday, 30 March, 2009, 9:21 PM

I had a couple of conversations with Tony this afternoon.

Unfortunately, he is stranded in Iron Knob - just about the worst
town possible - whilst not a ghost town (yet) one can't even buy fuel
there these days.
Following discussions with other people today, and some newly obvious
problems relating to his AFM, he has ordered the wiring harness to
remedy the "Vanagon Syndrome but won't get it until Thursday.
At 400kms he is too far away from me to be of any help yet.

I will speak to him about sending by bus my faulty but functioning
AFM to him in case he also ends up needing that to get mobile.

Poor guy, what a start to Syncroing!

Andy.


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