Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 22:05:53 -0700
Reply-To: WFryer <william.fryer@worldnet.att.net>
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From: WFryer <william.fryer@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Removing front springs from '86 Syncro
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I recently reread a post from M. Drillock about removing the front springs
from a '90 Syncro by loosening the thrust arm so as to allow the springs to
fully extend. I need to remove the control arms on my '86 Syncro to install
new bushings in the inner pivots. Does anyone know if this trick will work
with the older Syncros. I am interpreting the instructions to refer to the
radius rod that runs forward to the frame from the lower end of the
spindle - is this correct? Also, has anyone experience with a method of
pressing the bushings in and out with home shop equipment? The VW dealer
wants $360 for this job - it seems too much.
By the way - is there any respite from continuous fixing at this stage of a
Vanagon's life. This thing has owned my life for the past six months. Is
the answer just to throw large sums of money at it and rebuild everything as
a preventive measure? I love it but I'm beginning to hate it. It's in
excellent condition and right now it runs like a top - just needs the new
bushings. Even the dealer couldn't find anything wrong otherwise. Would
this vehicle be worth much?
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