My White 1990 Caravelle Syncro

[Bruce]

(04-23-2015 07:01 PM)Nico Wrote:  My gearbox is finally coming out tomorrow after a missed my previous appointment a month ago. Of course I'm curious to know what has failed in mine....

My crown wheel and pinion were replaced by parts purchased from Inter Spares. I think the cw&p where made in Turkey - can't remember now.

Where does Limer come from?

So it could be the pinion bearing as the sound is very similar to the noise I had in 2012 or it could be a failed cw&p.

Should I start praying?

Hi Nico

Wish you the best of luck for the grand opening tomorrow.
Please take some photos if you can I would be interested to see what your issues are.
The guys who are working with my car tell me that the fourth gear which gave in was an Inter Spares replacement part.

They are replacing it with an Inter Spares replacement part.
But in my case it was most likely the worn bearings that caused the problem.
I'm replacing all my bearings with FAG's.

I also have to get a new clutch and recon or replace all 4 CV's.
My high articulation seems to destroy my boots and then the CV's follow.
I also need new brake cylinders - I'm not going to be let off lightly.

I don't know anything about Limer.

My cw&P is in great shape still but not OE quality.

[syncromad]

Limer are from inter spares.

Tried to google them. Get nothing.

[Nico]

If Limer is from Inter Spares then this is disturbing news. I'm not sure if my gearbox is out yet - I never received a phone call to say it was, so it won't be opened until sometime next week. It would be distressing if my cw&p is shot, but then I seem to have got 10,000km more out of these parts than you report. What fails on these components, Stuart?

[syncromad]

the case hardening fails then the gear surfaces wear out

[Bruce]

Gearbox has been assembled after a longish wait for bearings and seals and new fourth gear etc...
New linkage parts installed -Topram
   
Got all new C.V. joints, I was told I couldn't get the Syncro front outers but wasn't a problem, hope they are the right thing.
Went for aftermarket Porshe 930's at the back, almost the same price as the aftermarket originals.
Hopefully they will help with my articulation issues.
Couldn't get new Loebro's.
   
   
Might need coned boots on the outside but don't have any at the moment.
Spent R 7 000 on 8 new joints - brand is GSP.
Kept the front to original spec but aftermarket.
Also put a new water bottle in my 2.3 2WD Microbus this evening.
   
Needed it - cracked, leaking and filthy.
       
Time to get the Karcher out I think.
   
Got this one at Goldwagen, we'll see how long I'll get out of it, 13 years out of the OE one.
With the Syncro in the shop I had to go camping with my 1.8, was amazingly good off road.
   
   

[Bruce]

New stuff from Germany with a complimentary Spiltty.

               
               
               
           

[Russel]

I see bushchmiede is still giving out the little splities. My children have had a lot of them to play with.
Russel

[Bruce]

Took the revamped gear box for a spin at Melkbos 4x4 track yesterday.
Not 100% sure if I'm happy with it yet.
It still doesn't feel as good as my 2.3 box.
I wasn't the only Syncro there though.
Met Jacques in bis 1991 Toyota 4Y Syncro and he had a lot of fun pulling out other more modern 4x4's, like this Mitsubishi Colt.

                               
   

[syncromad]

Nice, great pics

[Bruce]

Thanks Stuart!
We are thinking about going to Atlantis this weekend coming up but might do something in the Stellenbosch area - if anyone else wants to join let me know.
Shot
Bruce