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Eire Syncro 35

Last post by irishkeet « 06 Mar 2020, 18:53
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by jebiga41 » 06 Mar 2020, 14:42

Hi Guys just to confirm that the Eire Syncro 35 event is still going to be held and not to worry.
Dates are from the 22nd May -1st June 2020

So for...

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06 Mar 2020, 18:53

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How many left ?

Last post by KOTSY « 04 Aug 2020, 10:46
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following on from post on general a quick tot up of Volkswagen Syncro of the right sort comes to 161 in total registered on the road in the UK which...
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Last post by KOTSY
04 Aug 2020, 10:46
syncro35 - Les Comes 13-15 March 2020 nr Barcelona

Last post by J P « 15 Jul 2020, 16:11
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by silverbullet » 01 Sep 2019, 15:39
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If his event happens (and I for one really hope so, already negotiating terms) then start to get your house in order now.
Don't leave it all till the...
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Last post by J P
15 Jul 2020, 16:11
Covid-19 implications for SP 2020

Last post by silverbullet « 03 Jul 2020, 12:53
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by silverbullet » 16 Mar 2020, 15:52
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Les Comes is the first big event to fall to the unfolding health crisis and obviously the situation is very fluid, so dare we look forward to SP and...
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03 Jul 2020, 12:53
What happens to gearboxes when not stored properly

Last post by Bwana John « Yesterday, 09:09
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by jebiga41 » 19 Sep 2020, 19:44

FYI

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Yesterday, 09:09
front UJ part for 4speed syncro part 251-711-575/b

Last post by Aidan « 22 Sep 2020, 14:15
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by syncro4us » 20 Sep 2020, 15:36

Anyone have a new or good second hand front universal joint that fits over the splines on the front gear selector rod part 251-711-575/b for our 4...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Sep 2020, 14:15
Squeaking noise from front

Last post by burnzdog « 22 Sep 2020, 06:53
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by burnzdog » 16 Sep 2020, 06:05

Got an Interesting one just when I thought all was well. After driving for 15-20 miles normally I start hear a very audible cyclic squeaking noise...

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Last post by burnzdog
22 Sep 2020, 06:53
routing of speedometer cable LHD 1986 4x4 petrol Syncro T25

Last post by Aidan « 20 Sep 2020, 17:34
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by syncro4us » 19 Sep 2020, 11:48

Our speedometer has suffered from needle bounce at low speed say 0-15 kmph approx for some time (years) and nothing currently is solving this so have...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Sep 2020, 17:34
good condition front sub frame for LHD VW 1986 T25 Syncro Joker

Last post by syncro4us « 19 Sep 2020, 11:17
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by syncro4us » 06 Sep 2020, 15:37

Hi

Can anyone help as I am trying to source a good condition/as new front sub frame ie one that is solid and doesn't need any welding for our 1986...

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Last post by syncro4us
19 Sep 2020, 11:17
Front Drive Shaft

Last post by silverbullet « 17 Sep 2020, 17:45
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by maverickMechanic » 17 Sep 2020, 11:40

Hi,

I am about to refit a front drive shaft on a T3 Syncro. The Bently manual calls for some kind of stud lock (D6) to be applied to the front...

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Last post by silverbullet
17 Sep 2020, 17:45
danish syncro

Last post by silverbullet « 16 Sep 2020, 18:50
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by axeman » 25 Jun 2020, 19:25
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so may be 7 or 8 years ago a welsh man arrived at my then house in south london in his car with a large trailer, 24hours later or so we arrived at...
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Last post by silverbullet
16 Sep 2020, 18:50
Front Control arm bushes 1986 LHD Syncro T25

Last post by syncro4us « 15 Sep 2020, 15:52
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by syncro4us » 14 Sep 2020, 09:47

I will be having to install some new old stock VW bonded rubber bushings (Bently page 40.16) into the front control arms for our syncro prior to...

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Last post by syncro4us
15 Sep 2020, 15:52
Our syncro Caravelle

Last post by silverbullet « 15 Sep 2020, 05:36
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Just to add to the madness that is my motoring life - and nothing at all to do with any of the fat-tyred, jacked-up folks who I have met recently, or...
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Last post by silverbullet
15 Sep 2020, 05:36
Rear disc kit handbrake cables - last chance!

Last post by silverbullet « 14 Sep 2020, 12:45
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by silverbullet » 28 Aug 2020, 10:33

Hi folks, I've been making the Sharan-based rear disc kit for a good while now and apart from a little flurry of lockdown sales, it's been far too...

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Last post by silverbullet
14 Sep 2020, 12:45
Control arm bushes

Last post by syncro4us « 14 Sep 2020, 09:43

by syncro4us » 14 Sep 2020, 09:43

I will be having to install some new old stock VW bonded rubber bushings into the control arms for our syncro.
The bushes are rubber bonded to an...

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Last post by syncro4us
14 Sep 2020, 09:43
Drain plug magnet

Last post by Aidan « 14 Sep 2020, 06:58
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by Syncronorth » 13 Sep 2020, 16:43

This is from a 1985 syncro 180000km where the previous owner who had it since 1987 don't think the oil has been changed before. Does it look normal...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Sep 2020, 06:58
On the cadge - 251711184c - Boot for T3 Syncro gear linkage

Last post by silverbullet « 12 Sep 2020, 19:46
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by Simon Baxter » 28 May 2020, 08:08

Anyone got one of those rubber boots that fits at the front of a T3 syncro gear linkage?
The one that's always hanging in pieces, fits over the front...

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Last post by silverbullet
12 Sep 2020, 19:46
Front suspension lower ball joint

Last post by hugomonkey « 12 Sep 2020, 07:36
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by maverickMechanic » 24 Aug 2020, 18:42

Hi,

Reconditioning the front suspension on my 1990 Syncro. All bearings and bushes pressed in. When pressing in the Lower Ball Joint on a late cast...

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Last post by hugomonkey
12 Sep 2020, 07:36
Steering rack gaiter

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 11 Sep 2020, 16:34
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by Al Housman » 10 Sep 2020, 19:52

I'm having a right game trying to get a steering rack gaiter onto the passenger side of my LHD syncro.

The tips on Youtube are for non syncro models...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
11 Sep 2020, 16:34
Overland ?

Last post by Mocki « 10 Sep 2020, 19:07
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by Mocki » 02 Sep 2020, 17:22

If it’s any use for you lot A discount code LTLSE20 gets you 20% off ....

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Last post by Mocki
10 Sep 2020, 19:07
Lower ball joint boot

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Sep 2020, 07:55
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by Gordo89 » 15 Aug 2020, 17:33

Good afternoon,

Does anywhere offer replacement lower ball joint boots for the lowerball joint on the syncro?

I tried some from jk but they don't...

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Last post by silverbullet
05 Sep 2020, 07:55
Gear change alignment.

Last post by jebiga41 « 02 Sep 2020, 21:15
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by syncropatrick » 30 Aug 2020, 15:42
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Can’t make it work- all I get is forwards.
Selecting gears at gearbox, with engine off obviously, gets all 6.
Followed the Bentley Syncro specific...
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Last post by jebiga41
02 Sep 2020, 21:15
16” rear CV serrated washers

Last post by syncropatrick « 02 Sep 2020, 12:12

by syncropatrick » 02 Sep 2020, 12:12

Now at BW sold separately as per my request to Simon last week.

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Last post by syncropatrick
02 Sep 2020, 12:12
Drivers door stuck

Last post by UNSAFE « 02 Sep 2020, 10:20
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by UNSAFE » 01 Sep 2020, 09:39

Morning All

Need some help, please. My driver's door will not open, I have had the door card off and it feels like it is stuck in lock mode. The key...

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Last post by UNSAFE
02 Sep 2020, 10:20
Missing badge?

Last post by footstuck « 29 Aug 2020, 23:27
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by KOTSY » 19 Aug 2020, 16:53

Hi all. Should there be a badge under my left rear light where the two holes are if so what ?
thanks for any help.

1990 lhd syncro doka / 1991 1.6...

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Last post by footstuck
29 Aug 2020, 23:27
Fuel pump

Last post by silverbullet « 28 Aug 2020, 17:18
Replies: 6
by Ray » 17 Aug 2020, 19:05

It seems that my fuel pump is not working. Wont start and no initial noise from pump on ignition switch on. I still have to check relays etc and lpg...

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Last post by silverbullet
28 Aug 2020, 17:18
Petrol Pump Clicking Off While Filling

Last post by Splurt « 28 Aug 2020, 11:59
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by Splurt » 25 Aug 2020, 12:45

Is this an inherent flaw or is it just me?!

After I get approx 35ltrs in the pump automatically cuts out and the only way I can get the rest in is...

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Last post by Splurt
28 Aug 2020, 11:59
Diesel fuel sender question

Last post by jaber « 27 Aug 2020, 18:23
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by jaber » 25 Aug 2020, 20:24

Hi quick question, the pipe that comes off the sender unit is it a return? I have a leak and it appears to be from it, or around that area.

Steve

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Last post by jaber
27 Aug 2020, 18:23
Shower equipment

Last post by AIR_CHILLED « 27 Aug 2020, 13:54
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by silverbullet » 13 Aug 2020, 18:57
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I'll ask here rather than in the regular camping forum:

Wide necked water carriers (black, military) that will take a 12v shower pump. IIRC there is...
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Last post by AIR_CHILLED
27 Aug 2020, 13:54
Genuine spare wheel carrier

Last post by jes*b « 26 Aug 2020, 21:32
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by syncropete » 19 Aug 2020, 12:58

Anyone know the current going rate for a genuine rear mounted spare wheel carrier ? Got 2 here that are complete and was thinking about cashing them...

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Last post by jes*b
26 Aug 2020, 21:32
Custom clutch

Last post by 4x4 Bus « 26 Aug 2020, 20:48
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by 4x4 Bus » 25 Aug 2020, 18:33

Hi all.
Dose anyone on here know of a company that can make me a few custom clutch plates.
Thanx

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Last post by 4x4 Bus
26 Aug 2020, 20:48
Syncro 16in rear driveshaft occuring fault

Last post by lloydy « 24 Aug 2020, 21:20
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by oldswampy » 06 Aug 2020, 20:24

Hi not been on for a very long time but I wonder if someone could be of some help.
My rear driveshafts are for ever being knocked out or splitting...

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Last post by lloydy
24 Aug 2020, 21:20
New syncro owner

Last post by footstuck « 24 Aug 2020, 21:10
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by KOTSY » 02 Aug 2020, 15:32

Hi all. Finally got my syncro, see KOTSY loOking for syncro. It was rob’s blue 16” DoKa . It has golf engine in it.
pleased up to now a few bits to...

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Last post by footstuck
24 Aug 2020, 21:10
Front suspension Assembly

Last post by Masher_T « 22 Aug 2020, 17:28
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by Masher_T » 04 Jul 2020, 11:24

I had the dif out and the VC sorted. So I removed the sub frame and got it powder coated and replaced bushes etc. With the sub frame out is it easier...

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Last post by Masher_T
22 Aug 2020, 17:28
diff lock

Last post by Aidan « 22 Aug 2020, 12:39
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by laukort » 22 Aug 2020, 11:36

hi there. I am a new member and have had a syncro for a wee while...so slowly getting to know the beast.
it is a 1989 caravelle gl syncro.
it doesnt...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Aug 2020, 12:39
The Goblet of Mire 2020 interregnum

Last post by silverbullet « 20 Aug 2020, 20:08

by silverbullet » 20 Aug 2020, 20:08

Obviously, its been a tricky one and we all need to stay safe in order to return with renewed vigour next year.
But that's no excuse for not trying...

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Last post by silverbullet
20 Aug 2020, 20:08
VC autopsy

Last post by silverbullet « 20 Aug 2020, 19:53
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by silverbullet » 20 Aug 2020, 19:51

This one came in from Vantopia just recently, a stock item for recon, failed open but all was not well from the outset...
The case lip was badly...

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Last post by silverbullet
20 Aug 2020, 19:53
Ball joints hang on to yours !

Last post by DSM « 18 Aug 2020, 19:29
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by jebiga41 » 08 Dec 2018, 14:49

A recent issue just cropped up for me regarding this. I changed my ball joints 2 weeks ago with febi ones (the local guys didn't have lemforder in...

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Last post by DSM
18 Aug 2020, 19:29
Intro/clutch chatter when warm (solved!)

Last post by silverbullet « 16 Aug 2020, 20:13
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by scotttie » 16 Aug 2020, 12:05

Hi all,

I’ve owned my syncro for just under 2 years. It’s a RHD 2.1 DJ Reimo hightop conversion which the previous owner supposedly found in a...

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Last post by silverbullet
16 Aug 2020, 20:13
temp gauge reading higher than usual

Last post by Mocki « 16 Aug 2020, 14:21
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by syncro4us » 15 Aug 2020, 16:21

Hi All
we have a 1986 VW Syncro Joker 2.1 running on LPG/Petrol in Chester

Went out today as I have just overhauled the front disc and back drum ...

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Last post by Mocki
16 Aug 2020, 14:21
Prop shaft bush replacement - does any one do it?

Last post by dokamonkeys « 14 Aug 2020, 19:30
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by burnzdog » 06 Aug 2020, 08:54
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Trying to find somewhere/one who can replace the bushing in my prop shaft as im getting the infamous rattle when in low gears coming off...
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Last post by dokamonkeys
14 Aug 2020, 19:30
Steering Geometry

Last post by silverbullet « 11 Aug 2020, 14:10
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by Loop » 05 Aug 2020, 09:11

Brickwerks used to have a great chart for syncro steering geometry, i've spoken to them but they lost it in a server move some time ago.

Does anyone...

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Last post by silverbullet
11 Aug 2020, 14:10
Are these proper under run bars?

Last post by silverbullet « 11 Aug 2020, 14:07
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by Robjackson » 10 Aug 2020, 16:09

They seem a little heavy duty. Solid steel bar (40mm x 80mm) and weigh an absolute ton. I think they might be home made efforts but I’m not sure if...

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Last post by silverbullet
11 Aug 2020, 14:07
Trying to trace D589LRH...

Last post by volks_womble « 10 Aug 2020, 22:27

by volks_womble » 10 Aug 2020, 22:27

I’d like to get in touch with the owner of a white Syncro Camper - D589LRH. The van is an ex water authority caravelle I believe, but was converted...

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Last post by volks_womble
10 Aug 2020, 22:27
Driving and Steering Issue

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Aug 2020, 09:16
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by RABIH » 15 Jul 2020, 08:42

1989 T3 Syncro Westy
I Start the car and drive for an hour maybe, i try to park, when i try to Steer i feel Stiffness and as if the Rear Tires are...

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Aug 2020, 09:16
My Kombi resto

Last post by silverbullet « 07 Aug 2020, 15:30
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by syncroandy » 07 Aug 2020, 08:14

I've not been on here much of late so I've a bit of catching up to do ! My Kombi (which I've owned since 2003) has been off the road for a couple of...

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Last post by silverbullet
07 Aug 2020, 15:30
Engine options

Last post by syncroandy « 06 Aug 2020, 18:56
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by davidoft1 » 08 Nov 2019, 10:54
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Morning folks

Due to having a very rotten syncro and a very clean caravelle I’ve decided to convert my caravelle to a syncro, this is slightly...
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Last post by syncroandy
06 Aug 2020, 18:56
Little Red Caravelle

Last post by irishkeet « 06 Aug 2020, 08:32
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I picked up this Syncro Caravelle GL back in October last year from a guy a few villages away. I went to collect a part I bought off fleabay and...
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Last post by irishkeet
06 Aug 2020, 08:32
Vibration with powerflex

Last post by jaber « 03 Aug 2020, 08:34
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by jaber » 01 Aug 2020, 18:25

Hi all, since installing engine, had serious vibrations when in low revs, I might add during install i fIt powerfex gearbox mounts, ok changed...

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Last post by jaber
03 Aug 2020, 08:34
How can I completely drain gearbox oil?

Last post by Aidan « 31 Jul 2020, 21:14
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by RichardF » 31 Jul 2020, 10:57

Now I have the gearbox off, I would like to drain all the oil, including the 1.5 litres usually trapped.

Can I do this by just tilting the box with...

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Last post by Aidan
31 Jul 2020, 21:14
Help needed: fuel leak filler pipe seal to tank. Chester

Last post by AIR_CHILLED « 31 Jul 2020, 19:27
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by AIR_CHILLED » 30 Jul 2020, 18:44

I have just arrived at a campsite in Chester (120 miles from home) and the fuel was pouring out. The fuel tank rubber seal to metal filler pipe has...

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31 Jul 2020, 19:27

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