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hi , how easy/hard is it to convert std bus into a syncro ?
Posted: 28 Apr 2006, 20:10
by orkneychariot
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
Posted: 28 Apr 2006, 20:22
by SYMCRO
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.
Posted: 28 Apr 2006, 20:38
by matt
welcome along, class user name !!!!!
dont suppose they sell lpg on orkney ?
i get cost equivant of 55mpg on lpg at 39ppl
cheers symcro
Posted: 29 Apr 2006, 00:10
by orkneychariot
thanx symcro wa just a thought
lpg
Posted: 29 Apr 2006, 00:14
by orkneychariot
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
Posted: 29 Apr 2006, 09:55
by matt
depends on miles per year to be 'onest
the conversion pays for itself in around 5000 miles
Posted: 29 Apr 2006, 19:38
by HarryMann
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.
Posted: 04 May 2006, 13:59
by KevH
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
Posted: 07 Jun 2006, 18:55
by KarlT
Someone says they converted a 2 wheeler to a sync!!
Says he's got loads of photos!
Ebay number......4647163001
Posted: 07 Jun 2006, 19:43
by Russel
I do like the fact that lawyers are mentioned at the bottom?????
I though we were in the UK not US
Posted: 08 Jun 2006, 00:18
by HarryMann
Effusive then threatening by turns?
Posted: 09 Jun 2006, 19:56
by Dai
HarryMann wrote:Effusive then threatening by turns?
What does that mean?
Posted: 09 Jun 2006, 21:49
by HarryMann
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
Posted: 09 Jun 2006, 22:52
by Dai
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
Posted: 12 Jun 2006, 17:34
by Mr Big
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.......