Viscous coupling replacement

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I have been following the discussion on the various preferences for the drivetrain setup on the Syncro. It has been very enlightening as I have discovered that my Syncro nearly comes to a halt when turning on hard surfaces leading me to think about replacing my vc. I have searched some websites and come up with -
Van Cafe - rebuilt vc - $695.00 US + $300.00 'core charge' refunded.
Bully Syncro Specialist - orig vw part - E745.00 - parts sent after payment.
I would appreciate advice from members about other suppliers and their experience in dealing with them.
As a point of interest my Syncro has done nearly 270,000 km, nearly all on hard surface city driving.
 
Regards
Jon Elliott 
 
 
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I can recommend classic services in Germany. I bought a oem one from them a few years ago and they were the cheapest then. Transaction was all via email and fax and nice and easy.
Gary

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On 20/06/2011, at 8:50 PM, Jon Elliott <ellcart44@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

 

I have been following the discussion on the various preferences for the drivetrain setup on the Syncro. It has been very enlightening as I have discovered that my Syncro nearly comes to a halt when turning on hard surfaces leading me to think about replacing my vc. I have searched some websites and come up with -
Van Cafe - rebuilt vc - $695.00 US + $300.00 'core charge' refunded.
Bully Syncro Specialist - orig vw part - E745.00 - parts sent after payment.
I would appreciate advice from members about other suppliers and their experience in dealing with them.
As a point of interest my Syncro has done nearly 270,000 km, nearly all on hard surface city driving.
 
Regards
Jon Elliott 
 
 

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> Gary Cookson <gary@twentytwentyone.net> wrote:
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I can recommend classic services in Germany. I bought a oem one from them a few years ago

Do you have a URL for them?
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http://www.vw-classicparts.de/e_content.pl?src=e_cp_index

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
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> > Gary Cookson <gary@...> wrote:
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> I can recommend classic services in Germany. I bought a oem one from them a few years ago
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Hi Jon,

I can add to that list;

Syncro services reco vc 600 Euros + 250 Euro 'core charge' refundable http://www.syncro-services.com/index_modi_eng.html

Syncro Spares UK also will offer a reco VC - email them
http://www.syncrospares.co.uk/

Busman.be
http://www.busman.be/pagina64aa.html
Brand New VC, no 'core charge' 1160 Euro
Reco VC 610 Euro + 'core required' 610 Euro not currently available
Sports Reco VC 630 Euro + 'core required' not currently available

All these guys I'm quite sure are good blokes.

I'm surprised I couldn't find a VC on the GoWesty site when I had a look. Also has anyone found the VC on the classicparts.de site and a price?

Not sure how shipping from the various locations would factor in. If you are just purchasing a VC, and possibly a decoupler, it might be able to to be shipped by the standard postal service. If you want to get some other goodies at the same time, then shipping by a courier company of course may cost a lot more.

Sam

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Jon Elliott <ellcart44@...> wrote:
>
> I have been following the discussion on the various preferences for the drivetrain setup on the Syncro. It has been very enlightening as I have discovered that my Syncro nearly comes to a halt when turning on hard surfaces leading me to think about replacing my vc. I have searched some websites and come up with -
> Van Cafe - rebuilt vc - $695.00 US + $300.00 'core charge' refunded.
> Bully Syncro Specialist - orig vw part - E745.00 - parts sent after payment.
> I would appreciate advice from members about other suppliers and their experience in dealing with them.
> As a point of interest my Syncro has done nearly 270,000 km, nearly all on hard surface city driving.
>
> Regards
> Jon Elliott
>
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Yes, see URL below

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of heysamuelarnold
Sent: 21 June 2011 18:00
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Viscous coupling replacement


I'm surprised I couldn't find a VC on the GoWesty site when I had a look.

 

Also has anyone found the VC on the classicparts.de site and a price?

http://www.vw-classicparts.de/bestand/index_e.html

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Sorry, that does not work.   Open the URL, go to search and enter ‘coupling’.

They show several.

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Les Harris
Sent: 21 June 2011 18:23
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Viscous coupling replacement

 

Yes, see URL below

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of heysamuelarnold
Sent: 21 June 2011 18:00
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Viscous coupling replacement


I'm surprised I couldn't find a VC on the GoWesty site when I had a look.

 

Also has anyone found the VC on the classicparts.de site and a price?

http://www.vw-classicparts.de/bestand/index_e.html

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Thanks to all those who replied to my email re vc availability.
My search of sites has come up with -
 
BULLY SYNCRO SPECIALIST - new, orig vw part - $1008
BUSMAN - new part - $1569 no donour required
CLASSIC PARTS CENTRE - genuine vw part - $2164 + $483 deposit
                                               - refurbished -         $  885 + $483 deposit
SYNCRO SERVICES - overhauled/new parts - $812 + $338 deposit
VAN CAFE - rebuilt by german Transaxles of America - $660 + $285 deposit
 
Prices are in Australian dollars
 
Has anyone had any recent dealings with any of these firms?
Any reports of the reliability of the rebuilt vc's?
Are there in fact any new, genuine vw vc's available (see Van Cafe's comments on their vc page).
Have I missed any firms?
 
Any contributions from members would be appreciated.
 
Jon E
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Have I missed any firms?
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VW Australia?
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An update to my posted list of vc suppliers
 
VOLKSWAGEN AUSTRALIA - vw part ex Germany - $5241!!!!!
Jon E

From: Jon Elliott <ellcart44@yahoo.com.au>
To: Syncro T3 Australia <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 21 June 2011 11:12 PM
Subject: Viscous coupling replacement

Thanks to all those who replied to my email re vc availability.
My search of sites has come up with -
 
BULLY SYNCRO SPECIALIST - new, orig vw part - $1008
BUSMAN - new part - $1569 no donour required
CLASSIC PARTS CENTRE - genuine vw part - $2164 + $483 deposit
                                               - refurbished -         $  885 + $483 deposit
SYNCRO SERVICES - overhauled/new parts - $812 + $338 deposit
VAN CAFE - rebuilt by german Transaxles of America - $660 + $285 deposit
 
Prices are in Australian dollars
 
Has anyone had any recent dealings with any of these firms?
Any reports of the reliability of the rebuilt vc's?
Are there in fact any new, genuine vw vc's available (see Van Cafe's comments on their vc page).
Have I missed any firms?
 
Any contributions from members would be appreciated.
 
Jon E


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http://www.vw-t3-bus-shop.de/eng/syncro-special-parts/viscous-coupling-new-item-org-vw-2.html

New 650 Euro



> Jon Elliott <ellcart44@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
> An update to my posted list of vc suppliers
> ��
> VOLKSWAGEN AUSTRALIA - vw part ex Germany - $5241!!!!!
> Jon E
>
> From: Jon Elliott <ellcart44@yahoo.com.au>
> To: Syncro T3 Australia <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, 21 June 2011 11:12 PM
> Subject: Viscous coupling replacement
>
>
> Thanks to all those who replied to my email re vc availability.
> My search of sites has come up with -
>
> BULLY SYNCRO SPECIALIST - new, orig vw part - $1008
> BUSMAN - new part - $1569 no donour required
> CLASSIC PARTS CENTRE - genuine vw part - $2164 + $483 deposit
> �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� - refurbished
> -������������������$�� 885 + $483 deposit
> SYNCRO SERVICES - overhauled/new parts - $812 + $338 deposit
> VAN CAFE - rebuilt by german Transaxles of America - $660 + $285 deposit
>
> Prices are in Australian dollars
>
> Has anyone had any recent dealings with any of these firms?
> Any reports of the reliability of the rebuilt vc's?
> Are there in fact any new,��genuine vw vc's available (see Van Cafe's
> comments on their vc page).
> Have I missed any firms?
>
> Any contributions from members would be appreciated.
>
> Jon E
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Thanks for that site. I must have had an old one as this list of parts was not displayed. I have ordered a new vc.
Regards
Jon E

From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 23 June 2011 4:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Viscous coupling replacement

http://www.vw-t3-bus-shop.de/eng/syncro-special-parts/viscous-coupling-new-item-org-vw-2.html

New 650 Euro



> Jon Elliott <ellcart44@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
> An update to my posted list of vc suppliers
>  
> VOLKSWAGEN AUSTRALIA - vw part ex Germany - $5241!!!!!
> Jon E
>
> From: Jon Elliott <ellcart44@yahoo.com.au>
> To: Syncro T3 Australia <
ymailto="mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com">Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, 21 June 2011 11:12 PM
> Subject: Viscous coupling replacement
>
>
> Thanks to all those who replied to my email re vc availability.
> My search of sites has come up with -
>
> BULLY SYNCRO SPECIALIST - new, orig vw part - $1008
> BUSMAN - new part - $1569 no donour required
> CLASSIC PARTS CENTRE - genuine vw part - $2164 + $483 deposit
>                                                - refurbished
> -         $  885 + $483 deposit
> SYNCRO SERVICES - overhauled/new parts - $812 + $338
deposit
> VAN CAFE - rebuilt by german Transaxles of America - $660 + $285 deposit
>
> Prices are in Australian dollars
>
> Has anyone had any recent dealings with any of these firms?
> Any reports of the reliability of the rebuilt vc's?
> Are there in fact any new, genuine vw vc's available (see Van Cafe's
> comments on their vc page).
> Have I missed any firms?
>
> Any contributions from members would be appreciated.
>
> Jon E


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who said ned kelly was dead must have had a reincarnation as a spare parts salesman         bob
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 11:08 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Viscous coupling replacement

 

An update to my posted list of vc suppliers
 
VOLKSWAGEN AUSTRALIA - vw part ex Germany - $5241!!!!!
Jon E

From: Jon Elliott <ellcart44@yahoo.com.au>
To: Syncro T3 Australia <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 21 June 2011 11:12 PM
Subject: Viscous coupling replacement

Thanks to all those who replied to my email re vc availability.
My search of sites has come up with -
 
BULLY SYNCRO SPECIALIST - new, orig vw part - $1008
BUSMAN - new part - $1569 no donour required
CLASSIC PARTS CENTRE - genuine vw part - $2164 + $483 deposit
                                               - refurbished -         $  885 + $483 deposit
SYNCRO SERVICES - overhauled/new parts - $812 + $338 deposit
VAN CAFE - rebuilt by german Transaxles of America - $660 + $285 deposit
 
Prices are in Australian dollars
 
Has anyone had any recent dealings with any of these firms?
Any reports of the reliability of the rebuilt vc's?
Are there in fact any new, genuine vw vc's available (see Van Cafe's comments on their vc page).
Have I missed any firms?
 
Any contributions from members would be appreciated.
 
Jon E


14

Volkswagen Australia has a long standing policy of converting VW owners into Toyota owners via spare parts pricing.   Some Toyota spares are formidably expensive but nothing like Volkswagen Australia .

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Bob Dale
Sent: 23 June 2011 13:18
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Viscous coupling replacement

 

 

who said ned kelly was dead must have had a reincarnation as a spare parts salesman        

 

bob

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Ken
      I know you know almost every VW site "out there" but I wondered if you had seen this one. 


If you haven't seen it I thought it may give you a few ideas to add to the Syncro !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bruce CQ
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Bruce,
Nice find. 20 years soiree around the planet eh. Forget the gold mine, I assume they own an iron ore open cut in the Pilbara ... huge wealth, few taxes.
Actually Trakka might like to see this setup, there's a heck of a lot they might learn. They may finally get it right.
I'm curious to know the all up weight though. All that on Michelin X tyres and in 2WD. Can you believe it!
Wouldn't Oz bound backpackers just lurv it.
Heh I think I'll now strip down the syncro entirely and start afresh ... heh I'm motivated, all these ideas!
Do wonders for my next show and tell.
Cheers.
Ken
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: royalb@aapt.net.au
Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2011 08:11:47 +1000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ideas for Ken

 
Ken
      I know you know almost every VW site "out there" but I wondered if you had seen this one. 


If you haven't seen it I thought it may give you a few ideas to add to the Syncro !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bruce CQ

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Hullo everyone,
I need to replace my vc so I am trying to locate suppliers and prices that are currently available. I have a decoupler to install so to do both replacements at the same time seems a good idea.
So farI have found -
   Van Cafe rebuilt units US$695.00 + $300.00 refundable for old unit.
   Berndt Jaeger new units 1600.00 euros + 350.00 refundable for old unit (ouch!).
   AA Transaxle rebuilt units US$795.00 (still have to check on refundable deposit for old unit).
I would appreciate any help and advice members can give.
JonE
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Maybe someone on here that has done a solid shaft will sell you their old one cheap for the exchange?
Then you can sell yours on to another member.



> Jon Elliott <ellcart44@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
> Hullo everyone,
> I need to replace my vc so I am trying to locate suppliers and prices
> that are currently available. I have a decoupler to install so to
> do��both replacements at the same time seems a good idea.
> So farI have found -
> ���� Van Cafe rebuilt units US$695.00 + $300.00 refundable for old unit.
> ���� Berndt Jaeger new units 1600.00 euros + 350.00 refundable for old
> unit (ouch!).
> ���� AA Transaxle rebuilt units US$795.00 (still have to check on
> refundable deposit for old unit).
> I would appreciate any help and advice members can give.
> JonE
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Jon,

Also look at Mike Plompen (http://www.busman.be/).  Not sure what Aiden Talbot (IK) is doing these days.

The VW Classic parts organization might also have them.

Les

 

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Elliott
Sent: 26 March 2012 11:46
To: Syncro T3 Australia
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Viscous coupling replacement

 

 

Hullo everyone,

I need to replace my vc so I am trying to locate suppliers and prices that are currently available. I have a decoupler to install so to do both replacements at the same time seems a good idea.

So farI have found -

   Van Cafe rebuilt units US$695.00 + $300.00 refundable for old unit.

   Berndt Jaeger new units 1600.00 euros + 350.00 refundable for old unit (ouch!).

   AA Transaxle rebuilt units US$795.00 (still have to check on refundable deposit for old unit).

I would appreciate any help and advice members can give.

JonE