Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:39:56 -0800
Reply-To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject: Re: Syncro as a daily driver?
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no you are not crazy at all,
and..........the key words you wrote are "know how to fix just about
anything
on one since I have had Vanagon Westies for 9 years now "
if that's true, and you build an engine conversion yourself, study all the
systems on a syncro, keep spare parts, and the right tools, and get it in
fine rebuilt condition throughout, you'll do just fine.
Tithe drive train on a syncro is about 4 times more demanding of repairs
and dollars at times, compared to a 2WD. They are 'considerably more'
drivetrain-wise - the number of parts involved, how difficult things can be
to do on them sometimes, or for a first time, and the cost, Quite a bit more
demanding than 2WD in that department.
It's a viable choice.......but you do need to stay on top of syncro's.
Mechanically/financially they can be very demanding at times.
As long as you have the smarts and determination to sort it out really
thoroughly ..........
it can work out.
It would also help if the wife is on board with the vision/program of
having a syncro Vanagon. If your partner thinks it's dumb to invest in 'that
old van' in the first place......
that might not work so well. And if a partner is semi-opposed to the
project in the first place, and then someday there's a few days delay on a
trip getting some 'syncro-intense' part or system fixed........that also
won't help things.
But if the partner is on board with the grand vision, and understands that
syncros work just great, but they can be demanding at times ...........all
should go well.
Since you said 'the whole family' , I'd suggest that the most important
thing to start with, is the partner is behind the effort and vision.
They perform awesomely, hold value fantastically, if not increase in value
...........but they are not some old toyota that will run forever. They do
take special care and understanding, and are not tolerant of laziness,
neglect, or ignorance at times.
As long as you understand all that, and are up for it, and the partner is
too.....hey, go for it !
Scott
www.turbovans.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 4:28 PM
Subject: Syncro as a daily driver?
There are a lot of ideas bouncing around the inside air space of that
large head of mine and one of them is procuring a passenger Syncro as
a daily driver. It seems like a decent idea as it would keep me from
buying newer, more expensive and possibly less entertaining modes of
transportation. It will hold my whole family plus luggage on our long
trips. With an engine conversion it should reasonably swift,
efficient and dependable. Plus I know how to fix just about anything
on one since I have had Vanagon Westies for 9 years now (first one was
my primary transport).
I come to you asking for a sanity check. I live and commute around
Atlanta. Am I crazy?
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Wysłane z mojego urządzenia przenośnego
Chris S.
Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
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