Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:24:56 -0500
Reply-To: Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
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From: Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject: Re: Syncro Transmission Removal Advice?
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Hi Craig,
I know nothing of dis-assembling syncro vanagons so I will leave that
advice to others. But I do know a bit about auto maintenance in cold
weather so here goes:
When I have to work under a vehicle in cold weather I find it helpful to
block off as much airflow as possible under the van, by stacking planks,
boxes or what-have-you alongside the vehicle. This blocks the crosswinds
and substantially increases my stamina when working under there in the
cold. Yes, it will get darker down there but the reduction in wind chill
is worth it. You can always use a trouble light or a flashlight. Heck,
you could even add a heater, if you wanted.
Cold weather hint #2: It's not too hard to find a hot-air corn popper at
the local goodwill store for less than $5. take the top off and it'll
fit neatly under the engine in a VW bus, and it will blow 1000W of hot
air directly onto the block. Twenty minutes later the van will crank
over a lot faster and warm up a lot quicker as well.
Happy Trails,
Greg Potts
Toronto, Ontario Canada
197x Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (ND Graphics graphics wrap)
1988 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (Colleen's ride)
www.pottsfamily.ca
BUSES OF THE CORN - AUGUST 12-14th, 2011
www.busesofthecorn.ca
On 12/21/2010 10:23 PM, craig cowan wrote:
> So I'm pulling the transmission to see if I can't find the problem with the
> clutch and while I love to just get in there and get my hands dirty, I like
> to ask sages for advice first.
> So, any advice?
>
> I've got the bars off, the driveshaft off, the shifter disconnected, the
> ground strap off, and the CV bolt heads cleaned. First thing on the list is
> removal of the CV's. I presume that really just leaves (aside from the
> engine to transmission bolts), the Clutch Slave, the coolant pipes, and the
> starter.
>
> Clutch Slave- Leave in place and disconnect the line? Or remove. If so,
> tricks?
>
> Coolant pipe- I don't need to remove any hoses or drain any coolant right?
> Just unbolt it.
>
> Starter- Last. Do it with the transmission lowered a few inches.
>
> It is worth noting that it is quite cold outside, and there is a good amount
> of snow surrounding the bus. I also have the grave inconvenience of having
> to have one hand far too overly well bundled which burdens dexterity. This
> is being performed on a deep bed of loose gravel, with floor jack with
> wheels that insist upon simply sinking into the gravel.
> But I like to say, when life gives you lemons..... find some rum.
> I've got rum. Soo, the situation can't be that bad.
>
> Advice?
>
> -Craig
> '87 SUNROOF Syncro
> '85 GL turned WESTY
> BOSTIG in the back
>
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