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cheers for the help aidan :ok I went ahead and ordered one but unsure which version it is. The slave cylinder appeared to be leaking brake fluid past the piston so I guess it's just worn out. In the mean time I was able to modify the 2wd slave cylinder to make it work with the syncro by cutting down...

I wanted to buy a replacement from an online vendor and they state the same part number for both the syncro and 2wd vanagon slave cylinder . Part number is 251.721.263. I thought I could just remove the slave from my spare t3 but found out pretty quickly they are different. Anyone know if this is th...

It depends. If you're longer spring has more coils and they are fully compressed they may measure the same as a stock spring and 20mm spacer. Also if you hit the bump stop before your springs are fully compressed then that will need to be factored in when measuring travel. I never measured my spring...

Hey xriss, thanks for oyur quick reply and nice tip on not using the o-rings. I'm fortunate enough to have the same seal you've pictured below. I've just picked up a new seal from a local bearing supplier and in the process of installing it. I'm just really surprised as to the leak because the old s...

So I just got done reinstalling my trans and propshaft and after a 400km test drive I notice my trans is pissing all over the place. I found the leak is coming from the decoupler where it connects to the propshaft. I had no leaks here before I remvoed the trans. So far I've taken off the propshaft a...

I still need to rebuild the trans again and work with the steering plus brakes but hopefully that will be the end of it for a while and I can do some real long distance trips. Who's rebuilding these boxes for you then? Have 2 options both interstate according to the aussie syncro club. Not sending ...

Eircos_bob Sounds good but once buying a bay how much would it cost to make into the baja capable of what you have in the youtube link? The one in the youtube clip was built by custom vee dub and the most costly part would have been the subaru engine conversion. The svx engine is difficult to insta...

I own both a syncro and bay window kombi. My syncro I've owned for only a couple years and have had to replace almost everything. The worst thing is to buy a syncro that is fairly worn but not worn enough to make underlying problems obvious in the immediate future. Some things I 've had to replace a...

For some people finding another person with a 4x4 that is able to escape their commitments when it suits you is like trying to find a well stacked missus without the extra baggage. Venturing out alone may be the only realistic option if you want to enjoy camping/offroading more frequently than that ...

I had the "heavy duty" porsche 944 cvs on my syncro and they only lasted me around 1000kms before they were completely worn. I don't understand how they achieve more angle over stock having smaller ball bearings. One thing I do know is that lifting a syncro is relative to the weight of the...

Clean looking van at a distance. The ad states no rust what so ever. I don't know if the seller is trying to say there's no rust holes or he doesn't know what rust is because clearly the inside of the van and engine bay has surface rust and that's just from what I can see in the pictures.

Anyone ever have this problem. I have about a cm or clearance on the left side front shocks and only about a mm on the other side. As a result my lower front shock strut is rubbing on the driveshaft whilst I'm driving. Checked the front end alignment, caster/toe/camber and all is spot on. The shock ...

Good thing you got a hold of that rust when you did! All that moisture getting in through the holes could have turned your floor to mush in not time. If you want something waterproof to coat your floor with you could go the por-15. It's what Í've done my whole floor with. Don't use it on the outside...

Now you know how us aussie syncro owners feel least you can stay cool while you're waiting for a tow

Just checked my cv joint and turns out it is buggered. I mean to the point where when I try to move it by hand in any direction it just jams in that position. I can feel the grinding too. It seems all 6 of my brand new 944 cvs have now failed me in less than 1000kms. I have already converted my rear...