Shiny new bits going on soon

[onecogwonder]

Patrick, would like to see some pics of the exhaust when fitted, don't need one yet but have started looking (like you do...)

[syncropatrick]

Patrick, would like to see some pics of the exhaust when fitted

Will do in mid March when it comes back to me.

[Simon Baxter]

Well, one bolt came out, that's it, all the rest are sheared off.
I love WBX's I do.
Good job engine is out of the van.

[syncropaddy]

Well, one bolt came out, that's it, all the rest are sheared off.

Thats unusual...... Its always the last bolt that shears off for me!

[syncropatrick]

Well, one bolt came out, that's it, all the rest are sheared off.

Thats unusual...... Its always the last bolt that shears off for me!

Maybe Simon did mine in the wrong order.

[syncropatrick]

SS fuel tank straps
SS coolant pipes
Gearbox oiling plates

All these went on, as did a shed load of rear CVJs and both gearboxes got internal gubbins as well.

16" front outer CV joint

This didnt. I am in need of a 16" front drive shaft. These are 16" specific. I've been hunting around - SyncroSpares have none, MG might be able to sort me out by selling his hard won spares. Anyone else have a source of these? I just want the shaft as have the CVJ (and yes I know Vagcat doesn't list the shaft separately).

I'm also after some 16" rear shafts as well for spares. These are shared with SA vans yes? Which ones - 2WD, Syncro 14", Syncro 16"? - so I know what to ask for.

Also going in is drivers swivel base, for that 90degree experience. Found an info. plate underneath in the seat box - anyone know what it means please?


My original rear mounted spare wheel carrier is poorly

It's gone away for repair.

Gary Lee bike rack fitted


Fiamma awning fitted


Drink holders fitted (not there though )


Trick relays fitted (those neither )


Baxter SS exhaust (It sounds nice) - no photo yet

Oh yeah, and one of these lower grilles.


Inside of van and bodywork is still untouched! Bodywork scheduled for May/June. Interior ... ?

[jed the spread]

There was a westy Interior for sale in the classified section a few days ago for about £650ish i think. It was here or on BY i am sure Patrick.

jed

[syncropatrick]

Aye, i saw it Jed ta, though I've decided to go down the homebrew route. I've bought a Bluebird RnR bed and a trick fridge. Just got to fit them temporarily for Germany, and then they come out for bodywork hell in May/June, then 2nd fitting for summer hols. Oh yeah and there's a Propex knocking around my gaff somewhere as well.

[syncropaddy]

Patrick, I have a spare wheel carrier if you want a genuine spare and not a repaired one.

[syncropatrick]

Thanks Andrew, but much as it may appear I'm not made of money you know!
I'll stick with my £50 repair (photo to follow on Sat.).

[Mudlark]

Was that the bit you wanted to look at on mine Patrick?

My bike racks a different layout to yours; I went for the drop down shelf version so not sure you will get inspiration from mine. The fittings for yours are quite hard to find ?

[syncropatrick]

Yarp Mark. I could use Fiamma or similar for the single piece tray on the rack outriggers, but need a two piece tray for going over the bend in the ladder. If push comes to shove, I'll cut up a single piece tray. I'd prefer trays which hold the bike front by the forks, as I have a couple of bikes with weird down tubes which don't fit the usual bike racks.

[onecogwonder]

aw......I wish I had known you had a spare spare wheel carrier, I just gone and bought one via a guy on The Samba.....doh!!!!

I really like the Gary Lee ladder/bike rack, did you get it directly from the USA? Don't suppose you have a spare one of those kicking about too???

[syncropaddy]

aw......I wish I had known you had a spare spare wheel carrier, I just gone and bought one via a guy on The Samba.....doh!!!!

I really like the Gary Lee ladder/bike rack, did you get it directly from the USA? Don't suppose you have a spare one of those kicking about too???

Is yours a genuine VW one?

[onecogwonder]

no I think it's an early Rockymountainwesty one, extends across the rear lid further so you can add a jerry can, portaloo, etc, shame, could have saved me some hassle!!