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by ThorAlex
11 May 2014, 15:53
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: what's the craziest alternative engine you've seen?
Replies: 15
Views: 10163

Re: what's the craziest alternative engine you've seen?

Here is something I am working on = http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/ghost123uk/VW_T25_V8_zps19600024.jpg Actually, I was joking (I bet you all believed me). I just came across that a while back when I was looking for summat else. That's an in progress photo of the one in the vid i posted ;) ...
by ThorAlex
12 Sep 2012, 08:06
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Big brake upgrades
Replies: 48
Views: 20484

Re: Big brake upgrades

Actually, that jaguar setup has evolved a bit... from jag caliper and t4 rotor to all jag to jag rotor and Toyota caliper... If i have understood it right you'll need a spacer between the hub and rotor on a syncro but otherwise all you need to do is drill out a few holes.Theres still an issue about ...
by ThorAlex
30 Aug 2012, 11:30
Forum: Syncro
Topic: melba pentas are they suitable for heavy off road use?
Replies: 32
Views: 8804

Re: melba pentas are they suitable for heavy off road use?

This is what happens to a ronal off-road:
http://s9.postimage.org/v7qavhzwt/IMG_1355.jpg (piccy no worky :x )
Pic stolen off the Norwegian forum.
by ThorAlex
12 Aug 2012, 10:53
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Hello from the South Of France.
Replies: 33
Views: 10113

Re: Hello from the South Of France.

Were did you find open trails i southern France? I was i Les Arcs sur Argens (not far from Frejus) and we were not even allowed to walk in the forest due to fire hazard... Had i known you were in the area i would have invited you by, i know a couple of cool spots for the family:)
by ThorAlex
26 Jul 2012, 00:33
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Hand held CBs?
Replies: 16
Views: 4634

Re: Hand held CBs?

I have a midland alan 42 multi, that's the one that comes with a cigarette lighter and external antenna adapter. it also comes with cassettes for rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, and a charger. It's a pretty popular little unit, legal in all of Europe and Russia (some may not work on the...
by ThorAlex
19 Jun 2012, 02:49
Forum: Syncro
Topic: PEH Syncro build
Replies: 19
Views: 7368

Re: PEH Syncro build

Last picture: the engine protection frame is mounted wrong, my old syncro doka had it mounted low like that to clear a 2wd exhaust but that does not look to be the case here.

Congratulations on a nice blank canvas!
by ThorAlex
05 Oct 2011, 02:17
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Westy 16" Syncro Hi-Top ?
Replies: 11
Views: 2854

Re: Westy 16" Syncro Hi-Top ?

Rico did (does?) high-tops for the t4, seen a few pass through here in summer. There's also a factory high-top, but only on vans i think no campers that i have seen.
by ThorAlex
02 Oct 2011, 02:04
Forum: Syncro
Topic: any one made their own mud flap's??
Replies: 4
Views: 1293

Re: any one made their own mud flap's??

Yes, i made a set for the front. It was a rather quick job with little attention to detail, but they a rough look that matched the rest of the car so i was happy. I used a truck mudflap i found and cut it in half, one half per side. I riveted the flaps to the back of the wheel well, with some of the...
by ThorAlex
24 Sep 2011, 02:22
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Who remembers these then?
Replies: 17
Views: 2914

Re: Who remembers these then?

I don't, but they sure look cool! anyone know how the 4x4 worked?
by ThorAlex
13 Sep 2011, 00:27
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Tyre shaving?
Replies: 12
Views: 2178

Re: Tyre shaving?

Do you have a decoupler? If not be careful, I've read in several places that more than 2-4mm difference in circumference between tires will be bad for your VC if driven on road. I can't give you a source now, got to search for it but I'm leaving for Scotland in half an hour, I'll have a look later i...
by ThorAlex
12 Sep 2011, 21:14
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Snow tyres. What are the Scandanavians using this year?
Replies: 22
Views: 5333

Re: Snow tyres. What are the Scandanavians using this year?

According to the norwegian automobile association (NAF) the best this year is Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 in the studded category and Goodyears UG Ice+ in the unstudded category. Heres a google translate link to the article, the "best" is not always best for what your use so reading up can pay ...
by ThorAlex
03 Sep 2011, 02:49
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Meet Flintstone, our 1992 1.9 Petrol Caravelle Syncro
Replies: 208
Views: 105869

Re: Meet Flintstone, our 1992 1.9 Petrol Caravelle Syncro

That online store is fine, i've used their Norwegian site with no problems. Nice van, and good luck with your trip!
by ThorAlex
01 Jul 2011, 23:50
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Highest mileage Syncro on this forum?
Replies: 17
Views: 4373

Re: Highest mileage Syncro on this forum?

Just saw mention a couple of days ago of a t3 with over 600 000km on it. still had it's original wbx, apart from a new head and a new piston somewere along the line. Pretty sure it was still on it's first owner too....
by ThorAlex
26 Jun 2011, 21:24
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Rear Seatbelts - A thousand apologies
Replies: 12
Views: 2331

Re: Rear Seatbelts - A thousand apologies

i added some 3-point belts from jk in my doka, it had all the holes and nuts alredy there and the belts just bolted in with the provided bolts. The belts were pretty short and the reels were too big for the lower mounts so i used the upper ones, after ajusting everything they worked perfectly. Could...