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Date:         Wed, 24 Jun 1998 11:38:31 -0400
Reply-To:     Derek Drew <drew@INTERPORT.NET>
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From:         Derek Drew <drew@INTERPORT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Q? syncro gastank into 2WD & getting unstuck
Comments: To: Tim Smith <smitht@unb.ca>
Comments: cc: vanagon@vanagon.com
In-Reply-To:  <199806241512.MAA11148@mailserv.unb.ca>
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At 12:12 PM 6/24/98 -0300, you wrote: >>Those syncro tank straps and associated hardware rust like heck. This area > >Got a set from Cory Z. a while back, and a new gas gauge. Not a job I'm

That's funny. Last week Cory sent me a spare gas tank in case I ever need one and it was missing the associated hardware and gas gague. (I should a known Tim was behind this!) I think we split this area of his van.

>looking forward to. I think next fall I will pull the Syncro off the road, >drop all the drivetrain and do a rust prevention/repair job on the >undersides. My wife's seat belt anchor for instance has rusted out, road >spray/neglect by DPO. that's when I'll redo the tank stuff. Must be engine >heat/salt that eats it so badly. After that maybe a Subaru or 1.9l TD >conversion if extremely lucky/industrious. Stuff of dreams.... > >bye, Tim > > >oh.... d'oh, let the air out of the tires when stuck? well, you see... I >... errr.. well.. uhmm.. forgot. heading for sand this Friday, WILL

funny that you say this as I forget year after year and have posted how easy it is to forget so I am not suprised you forgot yourself. It must be the pain of airing down and back up that makes one forget. But unless your front lower control arm is truly impaled on an embedded telephone pole, or your are otherwise truely and badly high centered, airing down will almost always get you unstuck. Print out this paragraph, cut it out with sissors, and tape it to your jack or diff lock knob as a reminder.

I use Oasis air down things. You screw them into your tires and keep driving. Five mins later, your tires are at about 18psi each. Then you unscrew them and put them away until the next time. Rip-off $35 in 4x4 mag ads.

I suggest 18 psi as minimum unless you are going into soft sand with no rocks. And even then I've never been below about 13-14.

>airdown, want to see what 12/18/24PSI do. Did I misread the Adverse Driving >bulletin, thought it said to go to 4-6PSI?! Gotta get that HiLift too. bye.

I cannot believe 4-6psi.

My friend just bought a high lift. I think he paid about $60 or something. Consider shortening it a little so it will fit under the back seat. Be sure to get the "rebuild kits" from high lift company. The jack will just cease to function when you really need it, and you need those repair parts for the jack with you on the trail or you may find out it is useless. Also, carry a can of PAM along--or your favorite lube-- to lubricate it frequently.

_____________________________________________________ Derek Drew New York, NY & Washington DC ConsumerSearch drew@interport.net 212-580-6486 (W) 212-580-4459; 202-966-0938 (H)


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