A stroke of luck.......

Post by **matt** » 20 Mar 2008, 14:24

passatman wrote:
peasant wrote:intriguing "filler neck" under the passenger door there...

i think it's something to do with the eberspacher?..........there's something under there anyways ......

More likely for filling up an underslung Drinking water Tank

Post by **passatman** » 20 Mar 2008, 18:45

from what i believe, the engine runs, but loses power badly.....the guy selling it just didn't want any comebacks so sold it as this.....it's had a few quid spent on it in the last 12 months, there were reciepts for about £1k kicking around the van, mainly engine and suspension stuff IIRC......luckily i've just remembered a friend has a Jetta TD just sitting, so i may have a quick fix.....but maybe not lol

.......i'll be getting it Sunday/Monday so i'll be able to have a thorough root around.......the figures quoted above frighten me a little......however, i've always had a soft spot for the Syncro's, and apart from the couple of body bits needed, rear arch, front step and around the 'funny' filler neck it's really solid, including the seams and lower front panel....all doors/tailgate are mint aswell.....i just don't like the 'ugly' roof much, but i'm sure it'll grow on me.......so it could well be heading for someone who knows a bit more than me for an examination.........anyone in the north west know their onions?

Thanks again for all the info........she's a keeper for sure, and at the price i got her for, i don't mind a wee bit of layout..........here's hoping it's not too much tho

Post by **HarryMann** » 20 Mar 2008, 19:16

from what i believe, the engine runs, but loses power badly....

Would be worth popping the head off and seeing if it's cracked badly, or gasket gone, or manifold cracked or leaking or all above... check the bores look OK and no nasties. Can possibly get a new head from A.W. Engineering (Darwen) Ltd. or SNutz or SSPares

01254 773250 (AW Eng)

But when tired often need a turbo refurb as well.. so have a look and see first, then take good advice? Might get you going quickly so you can take stock and diagnose the transmission...

Post by **passatman** » 20 Mar 2008, 19:22

cheers Harry........i've just phoned my friend and he says he'll let me have the jetta.......the head has been removed and tested, and is now on his bedroom windowsill

......he has the full gasket kit, and an intercooler aswell........mmm..........can these be fitted to a bus.......is there the room?

the jetta's turbo is apparantly in good nick too.....so like you say, i may get on my way sooner rather than later......the old girl still has MOT.......fingers crossed......just need to transport it now........my friend says my Audi A4 2.5 tdi will pull it no probs on a trailer, but i'm sure i'm exceeding towing weights by a fair bit.........i'll have to have a think.

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 20 Mar 2008, 19:22

"Ugly roof is one of the better ones, it's a gen VW factory fitted one by the looks of it.

Post by **passatman** » 20 Mar 2008, 19:26

Simon Baxter wrote:"Ugly roof is one of the better ones, it's a gen VW factory fitted one by the looks of it.

It is fitted very well.........all the gutters are mint aswell......which helps a lot.

it's just the way it comes up from the screen top.....looks odd

, especially with the 'ambulance' sign ......i may get it lit back up with something else up there......i'll have to think......but not neons.....or night rider

Post by **toomanytoys** » 20 Mar 2008, 22:15

Aidan is in Warrington and is prob the best syncro expert near you.. have a word with him.. he might be up your way or offer petrol money for him to take the time out.. (he's quite busy with the gearboxes!!)

Post by **HarryMann** » 20 Mar 2008, 22:21

Ugly roof is one of the better ones, it's a gen VW factory fitted one by the looks of it.

I'm never sure on these things so didn't want to guess, but now Simon's said it... that roof is a solid bit of kit!

t's just the way it comes up from the screen top.....looks odd

Yes, but you can't see it when you're driving it . Or as they used to say, 'You don't look at the mantlepiece when you're stoking the fire'

Post by **Syncro G** » 21 Mar 2008, 13:15

passatman wrote:
Simon Baxter wrote:"Ugly roof is one of the better ones, it's a gen VW factory fitted one by the looks of it.

It is fitted very well.........all the gutters are mint aswell......which helps a lot.

it's just the way it comes up from the screen top.....looks odd , especially with the 'ambulance' sign ......i may get it lit back up with something else up there......i'll have to think......but not neons.....or night rider

I've never seen a backlit "Syncro" badge...yet?

Post by **passatman** » 24 Mar 2008, 18:16

right........been to pay for it today.........sadly it's still sat where it is because the guy who was moving it was 'snowed in' yesterday.......which was fair enough, but hasn't had the decency to reply to my texts or calls today after stating he was going to do it.......i did give him the bank holiday op out.......but he said it didn't matter.........ah well.......only a day wasted

anyways, while i was there.......i grabbed a couple more pics.........

someone asked about my knobs...............well, she has the 'all important' 2

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and the 'funny' thing where the dummy filler should be........

it's like a removable 'key'....

and this is up in the arch behind it........didn't have a proper look......

and something which should have given the game away on my last visit......yes....it's a Nee-Naw.....wonder if it still works

the guy still says the last owner was a numpty.....it was losing power and he part ex'd it for a fiesta.....after spending £700 on cambelt, service, CV boots etc........the problem should be revealed this week i hope......if i finally get it to where it's going......

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 24 Mar 2008, 18:21

Funny thing is a battery cut off switch.

Post by **passatman** » 24 Mar 2008, 18:23

Simon Baxter wrote:Funny thing is a battery cut off switch.

ORLY?

glad someone knows

wonder if that's why it's 'so' dead............is it worth keeping?.....that panel will be getting replaced anyways........

Post by **bigbluebus** » 24 Mar 2008, 22:01

AW eng, not far from me = pricey

spoke to the guy on a campsite in lakes last year (he was in an AW eng van)

confirmed what i'd been told previously, £1900 to convert a 1.6 n/a to 1.9 n/a

£2200 1.6 TD to 1.9 TD

and they weren't fitting many new parts.

Post by **HarryMann** » 24 Mar 2008, 23:50

Quoted me £990 for a 'new' Tdi at Dubfreeze, getting a load in

Post by **bigbluebus** » 25 Mar 2008, 00:20

for what exactly, the devils in the detail