My White 1990 Caravelle Syncro
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04-23-2015, 08:05 PM
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RE: My White 1990 Caravelle Syncro
(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.... 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. Caravelle Syncro 2.3 Andreno 1990 Caravelle Syncro 2.1 Stock Standard Volksiebus 1.8 1994 Microbus 2.3i 2002 |
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04-23-2015, 10:28 PM
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RE: My White 1990 Caravelle Syncro
Limer are from inter spares.
Tried to google them. Get nothing. I may be a mechanic, but i can't fix stupid Bad planning on your part does not make your issue an crisis to me Bad workmanship by other garages does not entiltle you to better rates at me Syncro, syncro , syncro and more syncro, this is the syncro way of life |
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04-25-2015, 12:19 AM
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RE: My White 1990 Caravelle Syncro
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?
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05-03-2015, 03:05 PM
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RE: My White 1990 Caravelle Syncro
the case hardening fails then the gear surfaces wear out
I may be a mechanic, but i can't fix stupid Bad planning on your part does not make your issue an crisis to me Bad workmanship by other garages does not entiltle you to better rates at me Syncro, syncro , syncro and more syncro, this is the syncro way of life |
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05-11-2015, 09:40 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-11-2015 09:56 PM by Bruce.)
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RE: My White 1990 Caravelle Syncro
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. Caravelle Syncro 2.3 Andreno 1990 Caravelle Syncro 2.1 Stock Standard Volksiebus 1.8 1994 Microbus 2.3i 2002 |
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05-25-2015, 06:37 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-25-2015 07:01 PM by Bruce.)
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RE: My White 1990 Caravelle Syncro
Caravelle Syncro 2.3 Andreno 1990 Caravelle Syncro 2.1 Stock Standard Volksiebus 1.8 1994 Microbus 2.3i 2002 |
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05-25-2015, 08:42 PM
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RE: My White 1990 Caravelle Syncro
I see bushchmiede is still giving out the little splities. My children have had a lot of them to play with.
Russel |
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06-08-2015, 04:59 PM
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RE: My White 1990 Caravelle Syncro
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. Caravelle Syncro 2.3 Andreno 1990 Caravelle Syncro 2.1 Stock Standard Volksiebus 1.8 1994 Microbus 2.3i 2002 |
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06-08-2015, 05:05 PM
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RE: My White 1990 Caravelle Syncro
Nice, great pics
I may be a mechanic, but i can't fix stupid Bad planning on your part does not make your issue an crisis to me Bad workmanship by other garages does not entiltle you to better rates at me Syncro, syncro , syncro and more syncro, this is the syncro way of life |
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06-08-2015, 05:14 PM
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RE: My White 1990 Caravelle Syncro
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 Caravelle Syncro 2.3 Andreno 1990 Caravelle Syncro 2.1 Stock Standard Volksiebus 1.8 1994 Microbus 2.3i 2002 |
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