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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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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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Last post by silverbullet
03 Jul 2020, 12:53
How many left ?

Last post by jamiegolf « 08 May 2020, 08:09
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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 jamiegolf
08 May 2020, 08:09
syncro35 - Les Comes 13-15 March 2020 nr Barcelona

Last post by silverbullet « 18 Mar 2020, 12:32
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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 silverbullet
18 Mar 2020, 12:32
Our syncro Caravelle

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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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Today, 20:04
The future highend offroad camper?

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Jul 2020, 18:38
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by syncropatrick » 11 Jun 2020, 13:12

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10 Jul 2020, 18:38
Syncro

Last post by KOTSY « 09 Jul 2020, 16:43
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by KOTSY » 27 Jun 2020, 10:41
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Hi out there thinking of buying a syncro what are the important things to check.cheers
1991 1.6 TD trooper camper.
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Last post by KOTSY
09 Jul 2020, 16:43
Little Red Caravelle

Last post by irishkeet « 09 Jul 2020, 08:30
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by irishkeet » 26 Feb 2020, 14:22
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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
09 Jul 2020, 08:30
Front suspension Assembly

Last post by Masher_T « 04 Jul 2020, 11:24

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
04 Jul 2020, 11:24
Vacuum component

Last post by Aidan « 01 Jul 2020, 18:32
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by Bobreoc » 30 Jun 2020, 05:57

Morning all.

Can some one help me identify this, it’s off a T piece on my rear diff lock, I’ve checked the vacuum diagrams and it Dosent seem to...

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Last post by Aidan
01 Jul 2020, 18:32
Syncro transmission mounts- torqe - balancing

Last post by burnzdog « 01 Jul 2020, 08:26
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by burnzdog » 17 Jun 2020, 19:48

Hi all,

Since having the front Diff out recently I have noticed after reinstalling it there seems to be more Drive train noise and and more...

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Last post by burnzdog
01 Jul 2020, 08:26
danish syncro

Last post by axeman « 27 Jun 2020, 21:00
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by axeman » 25 Jun 2020, 19:25

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 axeman
27 Jun 2020, 21:00
Getting the Panel Van show on the off road

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Jun 2020, 20:44
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by jes*b » 28 Nov 2011, 20:52
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Ok , freshly motivated by the Surrey Lanes and the fact that there's half a chance that December will see work go quiet, its time to get stuck in...
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Last post by silverbullet
25 Jun 2020, 20:44
Decoupler kits

Last post by jebiga41 « 25 Jun 2020, 18:03
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by jebiga41 » 25 Jun 2020, 07:59

Just to let you know that I shall be able to offer soon. My Machinist/tool maker is on the job. Many thanks to Aidan Talbot and Clive Smith for their...

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Last post by jebiga41
25 Jun 2020, 18:03
Engine help for a friend

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Jun 2020, 11:18
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by Mudlark » 23 Jun 2020, 14:55

A friend of mine in Bristol has 1.6 diesel which she is having no end of trouble with. She has been taking it to a non vw garage who installed a...

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Last post by HarryMann
24 Jun 2020, 11:18
What is this gearbox pipe connection please?

Last post by RichardF « 23 Jun 2020, 08:58
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by RichardF » 22 Jun 2020, 19:09

I just dropped the engine/gearbox to make extensive repairs, but as I lowered them to the ground I saw a plastic/nylon pipe is still connected to the...

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Last post by RichardF
23 Jun 2020, 08:58
Project ECARUS

Last post by silverbullet « 17 Jun 2020, 07:45
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by silverbullet » 16 Jun 2020, 15:41

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Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

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Last post by silverbullet
17 Jun 2020, 07:45
The Green Syncro Machine

Last post by irishkeet « 16 Jun 2020, 11:19
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As many of you know I have been on the hunt for a Syncro for quite some time, well the other week myself & Si went to look at one in Notts. Si...
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Last post by irishkeet
16 Jun 2020, 11:19
Noisy OSF

Last post by mattlad « 15 Jun 2020, 20:43
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by mattlad » 14 Jun 2020, 18:16

I had thought that the CV on the OSF was a bit suspect as i could hear a creaking/cracking sound at low speeds so i had a closer look . when i bounce...

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Last post by mattlad
15 Jun 2020, 20:43
Rear mud flaps

Last post by SYMCRO « 14 Jun 2020, 20:25
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by mattlad » 10 Jun 2020, 18:30

One of my flaps is hanging by a thread....

Are these ‘normal’ t3 flaps or syncro flaps.? I like saying flaps..

Any ideas on how I might repair...

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Last post by SYMCRO
14 Jun 2020, 20:25
syncro resto to conversion

Last post by davidoft1 « 14 Jun 2020, 20:22
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so, I got a bit syncro crazy but with a limited budget, what this gets you is not a good syncro but I can weld pretty weld , do bodywork/mechanical...
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Last post by davidoft1
14 Jun 2020, 20:22
16" brake discs

Last post by Syncrobaz « 10 Jun 2020, 14:12
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by Syncrobaz » 16 Sep 2019, 14:14
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Brickies are out of stock, is there a suitable disc to replace the original without changing the calipers etc.? Baz.
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Last post by Syncrobaz
10 Jun 2020, 14:12
Viscous Coupling fluid

Last post by Masher_T « 09 Jun 2020, 01:32
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by silverbullet » 23 Apr 2020, 10:11

No, not a big revelation ;) but an FYI that there may be a short interruption to supply.
I have enough for the last two (maybe three) that are due to...

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Last post by Masher_T
09 Jun 2020, 01:32
Exploding CV joints - possible cause anyone?

Last post by Gary. « 08 Jun 2020, 17:53
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by Gary. » 06 Jun 2020, 15:06

I've now just replaced the CV joints on rear offside after complete failure for the second time! The first time, just the wheel side collapsed after...

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Last post by Gary.
08 Jun 2020, 17:53
Latest addition to the Syncro

Last post by irishkeet « 07 Jun 2020, 16:04
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by Dobble » 05 Jun 2020, 09:14

For a while now I've been looking for an electric scooter or a small motorbike that we can take with us in the Syncro for times when we want to just...

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Last post by irishkeet
07 Jun 2020, 16:04
Wheel carrier

Last post by silverbullet « 07 Jun 2020, 09:00
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by Jay68 » 01 May 2020, 17:42
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Looking for a spare wheel carrier, either under the bus or on the tail gate. Any ideas or suggestions ?
Thanks

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Last post by silverbullet
07 Jun 2020, 09:00
Help with pricing

Last post by bob-on « 07 Jun 2020, 05:51
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by bob-on » 07 Jun 2020, 00:08

First of all please let me say that I'm not trying to make an advert here, I would genuinely like some advice from you lot, the syncro experts.
I...

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Last post by bob-on
07 Jun 2020, 05:51
Fuel tank straps

Last post by Gordo89 « 30 May 2020, 21:55
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by Rdav1s » 19 May 2020, 19:11

Hi all,

A forced restoration begins!!!

So, Aidan (many thanks) has sorted out the transaxle and front diff. Easy..ish job now, just refit and...

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Last post by Gordo89
30 May 2020, 21:55
E30 servo

Last post by Masher_T « 29 May 2020, 10:11
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by Masher_T » 27 May 2020, 16:45

Hi, decided to use my limited mechanical skills and fit an e30 servo dash out, a bit scary but getting there. Will see when it’s back together for...

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Last post by Masher_T
29 May 2020, 10:11
Missy the rhd Syncro “velle” tdi

Last post by jamiegolf « 29 May 2020, 10:01
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by jamiegolf » 14 Dec 2019, 18:18
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Hi all, not so new here but been loitering around for awhile, recently sold my doka Syncro that i imported back in June and recently got myself a rhd...
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Last post by jamiegolf
29 May 2020, 10:01
On the cadge - 251711184c - Boot for T3 Syncro gear linkage

Last post by silverbullet « 28 May 2020, 21:28
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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
28 May 2020, 21:28
Syncro jx to agg fuel tank question

Last post by 4x4 Bus « 23 May 2020, 09:29
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by axeman » 21 May 2020, 20:13

Convertinging a jx syncro to to an agg. What have other converters done with regards to the dish and the filter gauze at the bottom of the the tank...

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Last post by 4x4 Bus
23 May 2020, 09:29
WOSP starter on a petrol syncro?

Last post by silverbullet « 21 May 2020, 21:15
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by silverbullet » 07 May 2020, 19:35
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Anybody successfully fitted one before?
While the engine is being built I thought that I'd upgrade the starter. Fiddled the old one out (gearbox...
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Last post by silverbullet
21 May 2020, 21:15
Newbie

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 21 May 2020, 20:15
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by Masher_T » 18 May 2020, 15:00

Hi, I have 14” Syncro with a Subaru ej25 engine diff locks front and back with a decoupler. I was making enquires about my gearbox to Aidan Talbot...

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Last post by Bigjcc55
21 May 2020, 20:15
wheel bearing carriers

Last post by silverbullet « 21 May 2020, 18:36
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by axeman » 18 May 2020, 19:00
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having spent a good few hours this afternoon in a fight removing the rear breaks, bearing carriers and trailing arms most of which is for the bin, i...
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Last post by silverbullet
21 May 2020, 18:36
Front Diff

Last post by Syncrobaz « 21 May 2020, 14:34
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by Masher_T » 18 May 2020, 15:46

Hi I am looking for advice please. I have 14” syncro with ej25 engine. I normally drive my Syncro on roads decoupled but after a chat with Aidan he...

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Last post by Syncrobaz
21 May 2020, 14:34
Upper wishbone nut

Last post by jebiga41 « 20 May 2020, 07:11
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by burnzdog » 13 May 2020, 23:34

Hi all,

I need to get to the upper wishbone nut but I can't get the torque wrench in there. Can I loosen the brake hose clamp without issue?...

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Last post by jebiga41
20 May 2020, 07:11
New Defender. Discuss?

Last post by silverbullet « 08 May 2020, 18:20
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by silverbullet » 30 Apr 2020, 19:42
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C'mon, it's arguably the most popular 4x4 brand around and the old coil version has been around since 1983 (and was heavily based on the original...
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Last post by silverbullet
08 May 2020, 18:20
Syncro specific wiring question

Last post by silverbullet « 06 May 2020, 19:13
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by silverbullet » 06 May 2020, 13:14

Heated rear screen supply.

I have retrofitted a CDL loom from a rhd Caravelle, the heated rear screen supply is already in the sleeving (wire has...

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Last post by silverbullet
06 May 2020, 19:13
diesel syncro air intake fan etc

Last post by davidoft1 « 04 May 2020, 11:19
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by davidoft1 » 30 Apr 2020, 10:35

morning folks, just figuring out where all the bits go and how the fit together etc, think im missing something perhaps

anybody got any picture of...

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Last post by davidoft1
04 May 2020, 11:19
Fitting a syncro fuel tank

Last post by pkrboo « 01 May 2020, 16:27
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by pkrboo » 01 Jan 2020, 18:02
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I have a 2wd DOKA and have acquired a petrol syncro fuel tank.(thanks daivoft1)When i convert to subaru power with RJES bellhousing i will fit this...
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Last post by pkrboo
01 May 2020, 16:27
Someone has had a go at a VC...

Last post by silverbullet « 01 May 2020, 13:11
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by silverbullet » 01 May 2020, 12:20

...but no cigar. Appears to be a commercial job with a scratched-on number?
I think it's overfilled, seals are intact but the weep holes are still...

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Last post by silverbullet
01 May 2020, 13:11
Radius rod

Last post by Gordo89 « 01 May 2020, 12:35
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by Gordo89 » 01 May 2020, 11:36

Does anybody have the torque requirement for the radius rod on the late syncro ( cast control arms)

I have had a look and can find the torque for...

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Last post by Gordo89
01 May 2020, 12:35
Air conditioning hose/wiring routing in a syncro?

Last post by davidoft1 « 01 May 2020, 00:30
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by silverbullet » 26 Apr 2020, 08:27

I know its a rare option and I may just have to puzzle it out myself based on what my 2wd tells me, but any advice/pics would be very welcome!
The...

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Last post by davidoft1
01 May 2020, 00:30
syncro gearbox removal

Last post by irishkeet « 29 Apr 2020, 19:24
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by garyd » 21 Sep 2015, 20:46

I shall be having my gearbox overhauled by Aidan shortly and so I have been researching on here for any tips regarding taking the box out. The...

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Last post by irishkeet
29 Apr 2020, 19:24
Diesel Syncro fuel sender unit

Last post by Aidan « 29 Apr 2020, 12:16
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by jaber » 29 Apr 2020, 06:09

Hi, where is the sender unit and how easy is it to replace please

Steve

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Last post by Aidan
29 Apr 2020, 12:16
Hightop Syncro Skylight

Last post by rollercoaster « 26 Apr 2020, 19:58
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by rollercoaster » 30 Dec 2019, 17:02

I would like to replace the skylight on my Syncro Hightop,
as it is likely to get quite a few branches ripping at it..
Any recommendations?

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Last post by rollercoaster
26 Apr 2020, 19:58
Power steering intermittent stiffness

Last post by Gary. « 23 Apr 2020, 15:18
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by Gary. » 16 Apr 2020, 06:19

Hi All,

I have a problem with my power steering being intermittently extreemly stiff. I've done a good search for help, but I cannot find any...

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Last post by Gary.
23 Apr 2020, 15:18
Speedo drive gears and ratio calcs for tyres

Last post by irishkeet « 18 Apr 2020, 14:53
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by silverbullet » 27 Jan 2016, 22:07
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This subject was tackled on the samba a while ago, but wasnt really written in English or using the correct terms, so I thought that I would...
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Last post by irishkeet
18 Apr 2020, 14:53
upper wish bone bolt

Last post by maxstu « 17 Apr 2020, 16:26
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by Gordo89 » 28 Mar 2020, 18:51
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I am struggling to remove the upper wishbone bolt the one side pushed out as it should but the other side will not move what so...
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Last post by maxstu
17 Apr 2020, 16:26
Update on the beast

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 16 Apr 2020, 10:12
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by bat » 25 Mar 2020, 12:50

Its been a long time since we broke down on the way to Syncropendance but the parts are finally all together with Doug and the van is being put back...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
16 Apr 2020, 10:12

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