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Hi guys I'm still suffering with a smoky engine problem. Solved the stalling problem, new fuel filter. I thought it might be an injector problem so i put a new set in along with 4 new glow plugs and it hasn't made any difference. Cold starting is improved (the glow plugs i pulled out seemed fine) bi...

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Hi guys I've done some searching and found this link http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3108991 One of the users says he has fitted Merc CLK 320 wheels on his syncro without spacers. Maybe with 205 tyres they'd be allright. Specs of 16x7 with an ET 37 These wheels are cheap enough down...

Thanks guys, interesting to know.

I find myself constantly listening for unusual noises but over the rattling of the TD its a bit hard.

Time to change the oil anyway I think.

Cheers
Gary

Hi all My Syncro gearbox is functioning fine at the moment but i want to make sure that i'm doing all i can to ensure it stays that way. The VC had gone passive and the propshaft had some vibrations so i've removed that until i can get a new VC and rebuild the shaft. The van has done 130,000 miles a...

Hi all Got a 1.6TD fitted in a syncro. It originally had a JX but spat a cambelt and a replacement JR was sourced. This was then rebuilt and a new head fitted. It has done 30k miles since the rebuild. Recently had a brand new turbo fitted. Also had the fuel pump checked over and retimed. Now all thi...

Took it for a bit of a run today and it does seem much improved, got more power in the midrange.

I will try sticking a boost gauge on it if i can get hold of one.

Cheers
Gary

Hi All I have a 1987 1600 TD T3 Syncro in Melbourne Australia. It's a UK vehicle and was privately brought here in 89. It's pretty rare here so i have a few issues getting parts. There are plenty of Wasserboxers but no other TDs as far as i know. Anyway, the original engine snapped it's cambelt so i...