hi , how easy/hard is it to convert std bus into a syncro ?

Post by **orkneychariot** » 28 Apr 2006, 20:10

hi newbie to the bus seen , just got a 85 1.9 bus going to change engine soon i hope petrol is nearly £1.10 a litre here and 15+mpg not good lol

how easy or hard is it to convert from std 5speed reardrive to syncro ???? would have to do it myself (i do know ond end of a spanner from the other) n would it cope with a (wait for it 3.5 v8 as i got a m8 that will help me with that conversion n make adapter plate for me ) cheers to any help c ya round

jon

Post by **SYMCRO** » 28 Apr 2006, 20:22

Don't even consider it!

Its a no brainer - not just a case of swapping bits over, you will need a subframe to put it on as well (ie another Syncro). Get a real one its easier & cheaper.

Post by **matt** » 28 Apr 2006, 20:38

welcome along, class user name !!!!!
dont suppose they sell lpg on orkney ?
i get cost equivant of 55mpg on lpg at 39ppl

Post by **orkneychariot** » 29 Apr 2006, 00:10

thanx symcro wa just a thought

Post by **orkneychariot** » 29 Apr 2006, 00:14

thanx matt , yes there's one station to sell it here . but not sure if 199 power worth the expense still thinking of a 1.6 td or a v8 with lpg ??? want something a bit different u c but nice to meet pe s on here at last

Post by **matt** » 29 Apr 2006, 09:55

depends on miles per year to be 'onest
the conversion pays for itself in around 5000 miles

Post by **HarryMann** » 29 Apr 2006, 19:38

HI orkneychariot,

No don't consider it... put in an engine that gives 25-30 mp, maybe a cheap subaru

P.S. No need to use texting language on here, this a proper forum with a full keyboard... let's talk in English, cheers.

Post by **KevH** » 04 May 2006, 13:59

Hi Jon

where abouts in Orkney are you?

I'm staying in Stromness untill the 12th May as is my rather battered syncro

give me a call on 07739178373 if you fancy a beer or three

cheers

kevh

Post by **KarlT** » 07 Jun 2006, 18:55

Someone says they converted a 2 wheeler to a sync!!

Says he's got loads of photos!

Ebay number......4647163001

Post by **Russel** » 07 Jun 2006, 19:43

I do like the fact that lawyers are mentioned at the bottom?????
I though we were in the UK not US

Post by **HarryMann** » 08 Jun 2006, 00:18

Effusive then threatening by turns?

Post by **Dai** » 09 Jun 2006, 19:56

HarryMann wrote:Effusive then threatening by turns?

What does that mean?

Post by **HarryMann** » 09 Jun 2006, 21:49

It means the ad starts by being (perhaps overly) effusive and then turns towards threatening legal action at the end - something rarely seen on eBay ads

Post by **Dai** » 09 Jun 2006, 22:52

effusive

adj 1: uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm; "a novel told in burbly panting tones" [syn: burbling, burbly, gushing] 2: extravagantly demonstrative; "insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship"; "a large gushing female"; "write unrestrained and gushy poetry" [syn: emotional, gushing(a), gushy]

I didnt understand the word Effusive but after looking it up in the dictionary i do now

But i see no large gushing female

Post by **Mr Big** » 12 Jun 2006, 17:34

It means that several people on here have something against the guy selling that van but no-one will actually say what is was that he did.

As a result every time he tries to sell the van, he gets a load of people giving him "pooh" for no reason.......

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hi , how easy/hard is it to convert std bus into a syncro ?

hi , how easy/hard is it to convert std bus into a syncro ?

cheers symcro

lpg