I removed my Syncro transmission in about 4h last weekend with nothing more than hand tools and a small floor jack. I did not unbolt the engine cross member (I4 TDI) Hardest and most time consuming part was removing the bolts for the clutch cylinder and the bolt for the starter. If you are just lowering it to get access then removing the two front mounts is all you need to do - of course you have to remove the skid plate and unbolt the drive shaft.... David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Cary Chiang Sent: September 9, 2005 7:38 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Accessing Rear Brake Lines above Syncro Transmission
Hello Listees: I need to replace one or more rear brake lines where they join together directly above the nose of the transmission, directly behind the rear crossmember. I can't access the union without dropping the front of the transmission at least several inches (or more). I've replaced 2WD trannies, but never one on a syncro. I would prefer to remove as little as possible. I plan to do the following: Unbolt rear of driveshaft (mark it first). Unbolt engine mount crossbar, lower very slightly with floor jack. Support transmission with 2nd floor jack, remove two large mounting bolts, lower as much as possible. Leave halfshafts attached if possible. Re-assemble in reverse Is this plan of attack feasable? Any warnings or suggestions? Thanks in advance! Cary |
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