Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:54:25 -0700
Reply-To: Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
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I may sell my 1987 syncro westy...
I bought it last spring for an undisclosed amount between $10,000 and
$15,000
I then performed the following maintenance and mechanical upgrades in
the last 5000 kms:
new disk's and pads in the front, new drums in the back ( had rust
vibes from sitting )
new emerg brake cables and guides
new upper ball joints
new main coolant pipe from pump to t-stat and both sensors
rebuilt the t-stat housing with new t-stat, cap, stainless hardware
seals,
new oil pressure switch's
installed a good used front diff and repacked cv's
installed rubber flooring from a transporter in the front and between
the front seats
installed a nicer cluster ( i had it kick'n, why not?? )
new electric portion of the key switch
new speakers all the way around, Boston's in the back and JL'S in the
front ( had them kick'n so why not )
front grill from an 90 ( bigger vw symbol)
good used left front signal lens
rebuilt and cleaned a set of headlights and installed piaa bulbs and a
jay brown bright light relay kit ( re did all the grounds under the
dash at that time )
good used power mirrors
new poptop seals and new acrylic 3 window tent
new skylight , seal, winder, stainless hardware
some new trim here and there, new fire extinguisher .
blue seas ACR and second battery with ( used 8gauge stereo wiring and
fuses..expensive but works sweet )
new muffler, cat, o2 sensor tail pipe, gaskets etc.. passed emissions
no prob.
16" wheels from an SL500 with BFG AT'S 215/70R16 ( bought 5 tires but
still need the 5th rim...tire rack sells it for $109 i hear...good
news )
new long studs in rear hubs with 8mm spacers so the rear wheels are
out as far as fronts ( not needed but makes the van look better )
installed air lift air bags, in the rear
got fuel gauge working ;)
replaced 12v socket on dash
removed spin plate from drivers side and installed a high end Recaro
seat ( nicer then the gowesty ones) normal seat with arm rests on
other side
gowesty plate steel bumpers with integrated 2"
new shurflo faucet and pump with gowesty foot pedal.
newer propane tank with new regulator and accessory port, all new
lines to appliances,
good used locks and or handles all the way around all re-keyed to use
the same key and a vw switch blade key at that ...
i am sure i am forgetting a few things in this list...
parts i have not installed but may include for the right price
include: ; for few tank ; new sender, new stainless ring for inside
the tank stainless straps, re seal kit with all hose's gromet's vents
etc.
new windsheild and seal
all new non chrome seals for the whole van
2 rear side vent windows ( they started using these in 88 )
could also include the amp, sub, and alpine dvd deck ipod/phone ready
+ the 10" flip down screen w/custom adjustable bracket and wireless
headphones
what i think it needs :
drive shaft balancing ( vibes a bit between 60 and 80 kms ) goes away
with shaft out...
engine conversion: i think it has a blowby issue and therefor leaks
oil. ( runs great otherwise)
has a some noticeable dents one quite bad on the pass side behind the
sliding door as well as a bit of the door ( i have a good door in a
darker bule with no blems to exchange it with.
has some slight seem rust that if taken care of sooner then late wont
be an issue
right side brake caliper ( i think it is sticking slightly, may try
one of my parts van this weekend, if i can find a helper to bleed...)
i have been offered a 2.1 in somewhat unknown condition for free. but
the thought of putting a 2.1 in it without knowing the condition pains
me... I heard it run and removed it from a syncro van before
installing a bostig conversion over a year ago and am not sure of the
condition..
i would like to do a subaru 2.5 in it but i don't want to get into
debt so i am thinking about selling the whole van and driving a
scooter untill i get rich , so basically for the rest of my life i
will drive a scooter..
I would be open to offers, but will not give it away
i have a few pics i could send
thanks
J