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missed out the 2mm washer or tightened it too far or the hole for the switch wasn't alligned so switch is permenantly closed or there's a wiring fault but you've tested the two wheels can rotate in opposite directions so difflock isn't on Thanks Aidan...is it possible that the cylindrical rod of th...

Hi all, thanks for your help so far. I've managed to put the box back in the van, connected all cables and tightened all bolts...switched on the engine and it's all sweet, HOWEVER, the rear diff lock light is on. I've jacked up the left wheel and turned it to check if the diff is locked, but I'm abl...

Hacksawbob wrote:Can you really not wait a month?

I'd need to get personal to answer that question, but trust me, if I could...I would...

I'm going to take the opportunity to have the SA oiling plates installed, does anybody know of a machine shop in SE London that can be trusted for the job?

I can obviously supply anything that is required but I can't advise you what is wrong with your box over the web as I'm not psychic, be prepared for a big bill is all I can advise :lol: Thanks Aidan, I'm going to take the box down to them this morning so it can be opened and diagnosed...I'd rather ...

We've managed to drop the gearbox today...a bit of a struggle with one of the cv joints, it was a little stuck, and the jack which didn't reach high enough for a comfortable manoeuvre. Anyways, I'll be changing the slave clutch cylinder because it's quite rusty and I've had bubbles in the system a c...

Thank you all for your input, much, much appreciated...I'll upload some pics later today or tomorrow so that you can have a look at how we're doing... One question for you all, what size are the 12 point screws that bolt on the half shafts? I need to order the bit, but not sure I'm measuring it rig...

Thank you all for your input, much, much appreciated...I'll upload some pics later today or tomorrow so that you can have a look at how we're doing... One question for you all, what size are the 12 point screws that bolt on the half shafts? I need to order the bit, but not sure I'm measuring it righ...

Wow guys, thanks so much for the info...I did look in the wiki and the forum search, but I must have got lost cause I didn't find any of the links you guys posted...getting lost on the web, not bad for a professional web designer, uh? There's a Spanish saying that goes "en casa del herrero, cuc...

Hi all, I need to drop the gearbox/rear diff of my Syncro...only problem is I've never done such a thing before. My mate is very good with cars and is coming over to give me a hand, but as Syncros are quite unique and we are first timers on this sort of job any help will be much appreciated. I need ...

Aidan wrote:"plus-gas" is a brand of penetrating fluid, wd40 is not a penetrating fluid it's a water dispersant, but is better than nowt plus gas, heat, patience - the key to getting things apart without knackering them - if that fails then yes, big fo hammer

Lol...thanks buddy ;D

lube/ plus gas :ok 27mm spanner required, usually the nut will turn but not freely as it will bind/be rusted to the outer sleeve so may require something to gently but securely hold the outer sleeve whilst cracking the nut, you'll be able to feel when it stops binding Thanks! :ok ...just one more t...

The switch needs a feed from the dash lights for fog lamp symbal illumination through the reostat so it alters brightness. It also has to be wired so the 'warning light' comes on in the end of the rocker. Main feed for fog opperation from the lights. Martin The problem I have is where to find the l...

Aidan wrote:sorry i meant front diff not gearbox ok

Thanks for the clarification; do I need to take any special precaution when undoing the bolt that secures the cable to the front diff? Cheers

does the speedo drive on the gearbox work ? remove the cable from the box end, jack up one side of vehicle so front and rear wheels off the ground (if prop fitted otherwise just jack up front ) and support vehicle then rotate wheels and observe the speedo drive in the front diff it should also rota...

Hi Pirata What year is your van - or more to the point what kind of fuses does it use, blades or the older ceramic ones? If the earlier I have done the conversion and may be able to help. Hi Pete, thanks for your reply. I've completed the installation now. The only thing that I'd like to do is for ...