Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012 21:48:19 -0800
Reply-To: Dick Wong <sailingfc@DSLEXTREME.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Dick Wong <sailingfc@DSLEXTREME.COM>
Subject: Re: New owner questions
In-Reply-To: <50B05025.5030400@turbovans.com>
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Ha, Ha. I said I was new to the list and this is my "new" Syncro, but I am
not new to VWs.
I've had my 78 Scirocco since new. I've done everything to that Scirocco
except dropping the fuel tank. I've touched VW carbureted Rabbits, Diesel
Rabbits, Audi 4000s, Audi 4000 Quattros, Audi Coupes and Audi A6s. I know
how to pace myself regarding fixing VWs/Audis.
I am not an off roader by any stretch of the imagination. The most slip and
sliding I plan on doing is driving to Lake Tahoe, CA in the winter or
driving out in plowed fields in Central California. This is not my DD, so I
don't plan on driving it if it's raining (water in the CVs) until the boots
are fixed.
I do have a list(s): Check list, need to fix list, make list and wish list.
Keep them coming.
Thanks.
-Dick-
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 8:42 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: New owner questions
wow..
we're spending this guy's$ left and right.
Now he's supposed to invest likely half of what he paid for the rig in
re-doing the entire front end...plus bigger front brakes, wheel brgs and
shocks etc. etc. .
and now tires..
let's suggest he get 6 new identical vanagon-rated tires so he can rotate 6
and still be sure to have 5 identicallymatching ones should one tires suffer
fatal damage ..
and shocks..
another $ 7 grand or so for all this .. ...sure, why not.
theguy's gonna be scared.
I'd say ..sure inspect front end as youcan while addressing the front axles
and CV's ..
and repair accordingly and put the rest on a list of to-do-later.
I wouldn't say they have a narrow track really.
Their wheelbase and track is 'just right' ..so is the overall size of the
vehicle. Not super-sized like so many modern vehicles, thankfully.
On 11/23/2012 7:30 PM, Pat wrote:
> Hi,
> I know your question is CV related, but for new people, the 2 biggest
> things discussed on this list is the importance of the fuel lines and
> tires for safety.
>
> The original WBX fuel lines tend to be problematic and require
maintenance.
> Not sure about your Audi setup, but you can't be too careful.
>
> Tires are important since these vans are relatively heavy with a
> narrow track and high CG, and come from the factory with skinny tires and
rims.
> Tires should be load rated for your application with the correct air
> pressure, and the date code should be within the last 5 years IMO.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of Dick Wong
> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 5:44 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: New owner questions
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm new to the list. Picked up my "new' 87 Syncro earlier this month.
> Has about 155K miles on the chassis and about 22K miles on the 2.5L
> VW/Audi in-line 5 cylinder.
>
> I am going through the whole van and making a list of things I need to
> do and fix.
>
> I found that one of the front half-shafts needs a outer CV boot. When
> I move the shaft, it will move left to right about a quarter inch and
> I can hear it clank inside the outer CV joint. The other front
> half-shaft does not need boots, but it also moves about the same
> amount when I push and pull it. Is this normal?
>
> Other than the obvious CV boot, should I be also picking up the outer
> CV joint also? What about the other side that doesn't need any boots
> but does have some movement?
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Dick-
> 78 Scirocco
> 87 Syncro
> 12 Golf TDI
>
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