VW Syncro Westfalia - Build Log with Pics - Page 15

vtwin · 10-14-2012, 09:24 AM

Saw this yesterday.

SpeedoJosh · 10-14-2012, 10:03 AM

I'd kill for a Syncro Doka with a TDI. Literally kill

a1fa · 10-14-2012, 05:11 PM

You can import one cheap... All it takes is granola, and time to follow through the maze of processes.

Hodakaguy · 10-14-2012, 07:44 PM

Progress has been slow lately, been working a lot of overtime.

Today I assembled the brakes on the passenger side and re-installed the tire.

Parts cleaned up, new wheel cylinder....going back together.

Hard line and new Stainless brake hose installed.

My friend Mike torquing the rear axle nut to spec while I snap a pic :-)

Sitting on the wheel again....oh yeah!

Installed the drivers side trailing arm.

That's all for tonight :-)

Hodakaguy

SpeedoJosh · 10-14-2012, 07:59 PM

I was about to ask what was the tank fill doing there, then remembered you're rocking a Syncro.

a1fa - Yea, I know importing is possible, but mucho expensive. Might be going to Germany though in a year, and if I do, you can bet I'm bringing back a Doka Syncro TDI.

Mr. Fisherman · 10-14-2012, 09:25 PM

Do you think you will ever do anything like this with it?

Hodakaguy · 10-15-2012, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Fisherman

Do you think you will ever do anything like this with it?

Ahhh....NO!

Hodakaguy

ducnut · 10-15-2012, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hodakaguy

Progress has been slow lately, been working a lot of overtime.

Nothing wrong with that, as overtime funds projects.

Hodakaguy · 10-28-2012, 06:23 AM

Progress.

Installed the drivers side trailing arm.

It started to rain early in the am and the forecast didn't look like it was going to change all weekend so a improvised shelter was in order.

Brakes re-installed. To save time I had a few of the smaller driver side parts powder coated at a local shop while I was working. They powdered the mating surface area on the hub although I told them to leave that bare. I will strip it and re-powder it myself later, don't want a wheel loosening up if the powder wears etc.

Shock and spring installed.

Brake lines installed.

Wheel installed and axle nut torqued. Sitting on it's wheels again! :-)

Before...

After...

Hodakaguy

zgfiredude · 10-28-2012, 06:56 AM

Beautiful work, now, what's next? How's the motor coming?

Hughlysses · 10-28-2012, 07:16 AM

It is truly beautiful work. One question:

The new coil springs look to be ~6 inches taller than the old ones. The trailing arm appears to only lightly loaded yet the top ~5 coils of the spring are almost fully compressed. Are you really going to get much more useable suspension travel out of this setup?

ducnut · 10-28-2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hughlysses

The new coil springs look to be ~6 inches taller than the old ones. The trailing arm appears to only lightly loaded yet the top ~5 coils of the spring are almost fully compressed. Are you really going to get much more useable suspension travel out of this setup?

That is a progressive-rate coil spring. It is wound to softly ride in the initial travel and, then, get progressively stiffer as the wraps contact one another and the spring compresses.

Hodakaguy · 10-29-2012, 07:32 PM

Little progress after work tonight.

Starting to get the engine ready to bolt up to the trans. Installed the new plugs, wires and coil back on the engine.

Installed a Vanagon temp sender in the reverse cooling manifold next to the Subaru sensor.

Bolted up the alternator and AC compressor. Here I ran into a little problem, the stand off for the heat shield is interfering with the AC belt. I pulled the stand off and moved the belt to the other side but it's still rubbing on the standoff. Red Arrow.

I finally just removed the stand off, the heat shield is plenty sturdy so I don't think it will miss this one piece.

Hodakaguy

Hodakaguy · 10-29-2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zgfiredude

Beautiful work, now, what's next? How's the motor coming?

Thanks, getting ready to install the engine/trans soon....Then move it inside the garage :-)

Hodakaguy

Keith · 10-30-2012, 07:03 PM

Nice progress.

10-14-2012, 09:24 AM	#211
vtwin Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,112	Saw this yesterday. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

10-14-2012, 10:03 AM	#212
SpeedoJosh Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Florida Panhandle Oddometer: 546	I'd kill for a Syncro Doka with a TDI. Literally kill __________________ 2000 XR250R - Tagged 2003 XR650R - Sold 2006 Ducati Monster -Sold 'Cause I like to party - Story of 2 XR650s conquering Florida http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=754094

10-14-2012, 05:11 PM	#213
a1fa Riding Nomad™ Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Oddometer: 12,723	You can import one cheap... All it takes is granola, and time to follow through the maze of processes. __________________ Learn to ride. Ride to learn.

10-14-2012, 07:44 PM	#214
Hodakaguy ^OP NorthWest Adventure Rider Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Eastern WA State Oddometer: 1,681	Progress has been slow lately, been working a lot of overtime. Today I assembled the brakes on the passenger side and re-installed the tire. Parts cleaned up, new wheel cylinder....going back together. Hard line and new Stainless brake hose installed. My friend Mike torquing the rear axle nut to spec while I snap a pic :-) Sitting on the wheel again....oh yeah! Installed the drivers side trailing arm. That's all for tonight :-) Hodakaguy __________________ NV 2012 - In Memory of the Crewmen RR: CLICK HERE Adventure Is Out There - NV RR: CLICK HERE Riding Through History - NV RR: CLICK HERE And Then There Were Four - OR RR: CLICK HERE My VW Syncro Westy Build Thread: CLICK HERE

10-14-2012, 07:59 PM	#215
SpeedoJosh Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Florida Panhandle Oddometer: 546	I was about to ask what was the tank fill doing there, then remembered you're rocking a Syncro. a1fa - Yea, I know importing is possible, but mucho expensive. Might be going to Germany though in a year, and if I do, you can bet I'm bringing back a Doka Syncro TDI. __________________ 2000 XR250R - Tagged 2003 XR650R - Sold 2006 Ducati Monster -Sold 'Cause I like to party - Story of 2 XR650s conquering Florida http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=754094

10-14-2012, 09:25 PM	#216
Mr. Fisherman oneandahalfassed Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Eyejamnotta Sanchez Oddometer: 9,811	Do you think you will ever do anything like this with it? __________________ *Round Way Round, 2 months and several thousand miles on a WR250X*

10-28-2012, 06:23 AM	#219
Hodakaguy ^OP NorthWest Adventure Rider Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Eastern WA State Oddometer: 1,681	Progress. Installed the drivers side trailing arm. It started to rain early in the am and the forecast didn't look like it was going to change all weekend so a improvised shelter was in order. Brakes re-installed. To save time I had a few of the smaller driver side parts powder coated at a local shop while I was working. They powdered the mating surface area on the hub although I told them to leave that bare. I will strip it and re-powder it myself later, don't want a wheel loosening up if the powder wears etc. Shock and spring installed. Brake lines installed. Wheel installed and axle nut torqued. Sitting on it's wheels again! :-) Before... After... Hodakaguy __________________ NV 2012 - In Memory of the Crewmen RR: CLICK HERE Adventure Is Out There - NV RR: CLICK HERE Riding Through History - NV RR: CLICK HERE And Then There Were Four - OR RR: CLICK HERE My VW Syncro Westy Build Thread: CLICK HERE Hodakaguy screwed with this post 10-28-2012 at 06:36 AM

10-28-2012, 06:56 AM	#220
zgfiredude Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Aspen, Colorado Oddometer: 493	Beautiful work, now, what's next? How's the motor coming?

10-28-2012, 07:16 AM	#221
Hughlysses Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Summerville, SC Oddometer: 2,644	It is truly beautiful work. One question: The new coil springs look to be ~6 inches taller than the old ones. The trailing arm appears to only lightly loaded yet the top ~5 coils of the spring are almost fully compressed. Are you really going to get much more useable suspension travel out of this setup? __________________ 2007 Buell XB12X Ulysses 1983 Honda VT500FT Ascot

10-29-2012, 07:32 PM	#223
Hodakaguy ^OP NorthWest Adventure Rider Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Eastern WA State Oddometer: 1,681	Little progress after work tonight. Starting to get the engine ready to bolt up to the trans. Installed the new plugs, wires and coil back on the engine. Installed a Vanagon temp sender in the reverse cooling manifold next to the Subaru sensor. Bolted up the alternator and AC compressor. Here I ran into a little problem, the stand off for the heat shield is interfering with the AC belt. I pulled the stand off and moved the belt to the other side but it's still rubbing on the standoff. Red Arrow. I finally just removed the stand off, the heat shield is plenty sturdy so I don't think it will miss this one piece. Hodakaguy __________________ NV 2012 - In Memory of the Crewmen RR: CLICK HERE Adventure Is Out There - NV RR: CLICK HERE Riding Through History - NV RR: CLICK HERE And Then There Were Four - OR RR: CLICK HERE My VW Syncro Westy Build Thread: CLICK HERE

10-30-2012, 07:03 PM	#225
Keith Slabbing it Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Mefis Oddometer: 787	Nice progress. __________________ 49 Hudson - 72 Yamaha - 74 Caravelle - 00 Honda - 03 Chevy - 07 KTM

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