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Post by **jebiga41** » 16 May 2008, 17:52

hi guys should be joining you soon when i get to pick up the Panel Syncro high top turbo diesel 1989 that tristar was selling as bought it plan to convert it to a camper when i get my hands on it can't wait. My first syncro

will let you know when going through the uk on way to ireland Paul

Post by **Mudlark** » 16 May 2008, 23:52

Good Luck Paul

Post by **HarryMann** » 17 May 2008, 00:00

Keep us up to date, will be watching out for how it goes... fingers crossed - it'll be a nice positive experience on and off-raod

Post by **jebiga41** » 17 May 2008, 02:38

looks likke the middle of june trying to get over there before to give the vehicle a once over and sort out documentation tristar is working on it from his end and should be ok anything i need to know before i totally commit as am buying on tristars descripton and swedish mot so far also someone from scotland is picking up a doka from him in june anyone on this forum as could possibly travel back in convoy thanks paul

Post by **syncropete** » 17 May 2008, 14:05

Brake pipes and exhaust systems seem to be exempt from swedish mots

On a serious note-check the obvious eg brake fluid, engine oil, coolant level etc and drive it steady, until at least a tow distance from home. I have heard that adac do good european breakdown cover.
Good luck
Pete.
Ps looks a straight van.

Post by **jebiga41** » 17 May 2008, 23:52

thanks am on AA so should be okish will do the usuakl checks, take it easy and cross my fingers till i get home

Post by **syncron ice** » 18 May 2008, 17:58

Good luck and enjoy it.

Tony

Post by **amazingdave** » 18 May 2008, 20:06

Hiya,

I don't think the AA will recover a vehicle on non UK plates, that's what they told me anyway....

ADAC seem to be the dogs proverbials...

Post by **Al Housman** » 18 May 2008, 20:39

Yeah.ADAC Europe wide cover for about 80 Euros is better.AA /RAC wouldn't touch this when I fetched mine from Germany last year.Feel free to get in touch with me if you would like help contacting them-they don't communicate much in English!!
Good luck with the purchase.Be interesting to know how you get on buying from Sweden since a friend is also considering it but is a bit put off by the costs involved.

Post by **syncro4wd** » 20 May 2008, 15:45

Hi,

Yes, thats right , swedish MOT doent bother about brakelines...we hardly have to brake anyway on these empty roads

But mostly brakelines are the least you have to think about with the swedish vans

Erwin

Post by **syncropaddy** » 20 May 2008, 16:46

The AA rescued me in Scotland when the Passat broke down and Im not even a member!! I assume you are AA Irelnad??? Let them know and they will sort it before you go. Have a good trip and get in touch when you get back

Post by **Russel** » 20 May 2008, 17:44

You broke down, Andrew.
Whot happened
Russel

Post by **syncropaddy** » 20 May 2008, 17:49

Hi Russel

Called in today but you were out. Well officially I suffered fuel contamination which cause the pressure pump to fail.

Post by **Russel** » 20 May 2008, 18:24

The last few times that you have called in ive been out.
Had family things to sort out today.
Russel

Post by **jebiga41** » 21 May 2008, 01:05

said he is going to give it a going over before i arrive and look at the obvious will do the same myself
[/quote]But mostly brakelines are the least you have to think about with the swedish vans Cool Cool[quote][/quote]

huh?? just got me really worried