tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582269073117754498.post478876631187088833..comments2023-09-16T02:33:48.245-07:00Comments on Vanagon Syncro Project: G and Reverse synchronizerHermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14109652879972970917noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582269073117754498.post-38265602418464546562011-01-02T18:17:45.808-08:002011-01-02T18:17:45.808-08:00Hi Noel, thanks.
If you have a hole in the side co...Hi Noel, thanks.<br />If you have a hole in the side cover, the Allen head bolt that is behind the cover may have come out and got jammed in between the gears and broke the cover, make sure that you use Locktite on that bolt.<br />It is fairly common for the Low/Reverse synchronizer to fail in a TDI conversion, although I made a few custom ones that seem to last, I have left the synchonizer out of my own transmission, I rather double-clutch when I go into low than run the risk of splitting the transmission housing and get stuck in some remote area.<br />Also I could hear it rattle at idle and I didn't like that.<br />No, I don't make them anymore, I just leave it out.<br /><br />Cheers HermanHermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109652879972970917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582269073117754498.post-80974005734422576742011-01-02T11:29:58.025-08:002011-01-02T11:29:58.025-08:00Hi Herman,
First I would like to comment on your c...Hi Herman,<br />First I would like to comment on your craftsmanship, you are truly talented. Keep up the excellent work. Secondly, I built a TDI (ALH) rig for a friend including the transaxle two summers ago and now with 50K miles the reverse/gelande syncronizer let go, the only hole was in the alloy side cover, but the loss of oil prompted a failure of 3rd and 4th gear. I was curious how your new syncronizer is holding up and if you are willing to produce another? Or if you could share your thoughts on this subject. Regards, Noel<br />noel dot b dot lewis @ gmailAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868169253713378772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582269073117754498.post-90315427289740980172010-08-17T20:01:38.281-07:002010-08-17T20:01:38.281-07:00Hi Yiannis, If you have a high mileage Syncro your...Hi Yiannis, If you have a high mileage Syncro your transmission will have to be rebuild sooner or later, it was probably worn and the switch to the 1,9 TD was the last straw. A good transmission should be able to handle the 1,9 TD without problems.<br /><br />Cheers HermanHermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109652879972970917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582269073117754498.post-15338607415565758792010-08-02T06:23:19.149-07:002010-08-02T06:23:19.149-07:00Dear Herman
Iwould like some assistance regarding ...Dear Herman<br />Iwould like some assistance regarding my T25 Syncro gearbox. I have exchanged my engine from 1.6 TD to 1.9TD and after that I had a gearbox problem. <br />Regards<br />YianniUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16735438842376904050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582269073117754498.post-73551849447897557372010-03-25T22:04:05.073-07:002010-03-25T22:04:05.073-07:00Hey Shaun, I have send you an Email.
In short, I ...Hey Shaun, I have send you an Email.<br /><br />In short, I have removed the G and Low synchronizer from my transmission, I could hear it rattle while idling, I just used the slider of the synchonizer without the rings, the only drawback is that I have to double clutch or stop before going into Low.<br />The unit is fine for gasoline engines, but the diesels will eventually rattle it to pieces. <br />HermanHermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109652879972970917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582269073117754498.post-68519920177569961412010-03-24T23:31:46.407-07:002010-03-24T23:31:46.407-07:00Hello Herman, I am having the same problem with my...Hello Herman, I am having the same problem with my transmission. I did not catch the problem until the tranny became junk. I am now building a new tranny and would like to have you make a set of these gears if possible. My van is running a 2004 Pumpe Dues BEW diesel and I only got 16,000km before it blew. Thanks, Shaun Supanich shaun.s@comcast.netShaun Supanichhttp://shaun.s@comcast.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582269073117754498.post-42083186226900908182009-08-03T21:40:53.495-07:002009-08-03T21:40:53.495-07:00Thanks Jan, sorry for the late reply, just got bac...Thanks Jan, sorry for the late reply, just got back from a trip. I am still at it.<br />I have a few projects on the go, I will post pictures when I am finished.<br /><br />Thanks Scott, I have send you an E-mail.<br /><br />HermanHermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109652879972970917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582269073117754498.post-8036482363771721032009-07-26T21:00:48.349-07:002009-07-26T21:00:48.349-07:00Hi Herman,
Fantastic fabrication and finish work, ...Hi Herman,<br />Fantastic fabrication and finish work, just excellent. Respectfully, wondering if you would consider emailing me as I have some specific questions for you regarding possibility of fabbing parts or peronsal assist in a Syncro restoration (I'm in the US). Sorry to impose. completely unintended, just genuinely appreciative of your crafstmanship. Kind regards, Scott [smcquilkin _at_ gmail _dot_ com]Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456130380913696837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582269073117754498.post-87663054729330180542009-06-21T13:57:45.594-07:002009-06-21T13:57:45.594-07:00Hi Herman, I am glad to see that you are still act...Hi Herman, I am glad to see that you are still actively making improvements. I am a regular at this site even although the discussions held where a long time ago. regards, Jan SAJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805524854835744313noreply@blogger.com