Date:         Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:50:52 -0700
Reply-To:     Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: syncro owners - front diff mount question/survey
Comments: To: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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speaking of this, I need the whole set up front and back , mine are in
rough shape. you guys know where i can find some? i mean the whole
mounts rubber, plastic , washers, hardwear etc.
thanks
Jay
On 19-Jun-10, at 10:16 AM, Alistair Bell wrote:

> If any of the syncro owners have the time and inclination to have a
> look at the front rubber mount on the front diff I'd be interested in
> what you find...
>
>
> I know its kinda hard to see because of the lip on the cross bracket,
> but can you tell if you have a plastic spacer above and below the
> diff. mounting ear? You know, the same kind of plastic spacers found
> on the rear rubber mounts of the front diff.
>
> Bentley not forthcoming, and the EKTA online shows none in diagram,
> not even the rear ones , but lists "251 199 399" the spacers, as 4 .
> This agrees with spacers on the rear only, but I have corresponded
> with Richard Jones and he says he has the spacers on the front mount
> too, and has seen other syncros with same.
>
> I would be grateful for other owners findings.
>
> cheers
>
> alistair