I've got 4 syncros and one 2wd. These cars are awesome. However, they have 2 weaknesses: Transaxle and engine. To anyone who buys one of these: Unless it has already been done, rebuild the transaxle. It is money well spent. Then replace -or prepare to replace - the engine, whether it is the wasserboxer OR the 1.6 turbo diesel. Put in an Audi 5 cylinder, a VW 18T, a TDI, or a Subaru engine. Whatever. Sort these two things out and you have one of the most comfortable, versatile and reliable classic cars ever. I absolutely love them. Great job on your car, Toba. Well done!
well that hateful boat anchor has taken me coast to coast of Canada twice, southern Mexico and back and she's still going. I'd call that satisfactory for 30 year old engine.
I've got 4 syncros and one 2wd. These cars are awesome. However, they have 2 weaknesses: Transaxle and engine. To anyone who buys one of these: Unless it has already been done, rebuild the transaxle. It is money well spent. Then replace -or prepare to replace - the engine, whether it is the wasserboxer OR the 1.6 turbo diesel. Put in an Audi 5 cylinder, a VW 18T, a TDI, or a Subaru engine. Whatever. Sort these two things out and you have one of the most comfortable, versatile and reliable classic cars ever. I absolutely love them. Great job on your car, Toba. Well done!
Alf Torp do u live in the us
Nope. Norway.
Sweet video and Vanagon. Can't wait to see part 2.
Wow, what a great video! Thank you
great video, thanks for sharing cant wait to get my syncro done now :)
No comments yet???? Great job guys...on both the van and the video. I wish you would post your video in real time on how you removed the side windows.
thanks! the side windows you just need to push on from the inside. we carefully pryed them out with a couple of 2 by 4s
awesome video!!! should present final result on the end though! great anyway
haha yes I agree, I made the video while away from home and out of the thousands of photos I had none of the finished product lol
How long did this take you?
Barefoot body work! Outstanding job!
PPE is #1 priority!
why did i just watch this?
Excellent. Muzak sucked
All this effort is only worth it if you remove the useless, hateful boat anchor wasserboxer engine and install a proper mill.
well that hateful boat anchor has taken me coast to coast of Canada twice, southern Mexico and back and she's still going. I'd call that satisfactory for 30 year old engine.
people hate what they don't understand. Never had a serious breakdown in any of my 3 wasserboxers, maintenance, maintenance, maintenance