Was having some trouble with my syncro clutch:

Sir Sam

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I also found that one of the small bolts that holds the locker actuator to the transmission was missing, explains why my locker didn't seem to be working.

I also need to repack my CV's the pass side is pretty dry and on the drivers side the transmission fluid seal came out and washed all the grease out of the CV.......uh, damm!

Got a new clutch to toss in tomorrow, hopefully all will be right as rain. Also found out that my syncro has a new driveshaft, thats a nice bonus!
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'91 Carat Westy

87' Syncro + '87 Westy conversion coming soon

insyncro · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:25 pm Post subject:

While you are at it, order another locker actuator, yours is broken.

Sir Sam · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:26 pm Post subject:

insyncro · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:29 pm Post subject:

Thats great, but its missing the post that connects to the locker shaft.
Obviously whoever removed the bolt tried to remove it without taking out the rollpin.

Trust me, I know Syncros and you actuator is missing its post.

Sir Sam · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:05 pm Post subject:

insyncro · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:11 pm Post subject:

Pull the C clip and two bolts holding the bracket inplace...it will all slide off as the actuator isnt connected to the shaft.

You may need the whole shaft, bushing and actuator if the shaft is buggered up.

Post a pic without the bracket....I'll let ya know just by sight.

insyncro · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:14 pm Post subject:

Is that a LUK or Sachs clutch that had the springs break?

Sir Sam · Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:34 am Post subject:

insyncro · Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:47 am Post subject:

I would be checking as much as possible while the trans is out.
There are enough red flags here to warrant doing so.

10:1...the last owner tried to remove the trans or change the starter motor,
removed the top bellhousing bolts, the transmission mount bolts,
slid the trans back, it hit the gas tank and wouldn't it budge, they yanked down and the studs snapped right off.

This could easily destroy the input shaft seal and cause a leak.

If so, I'd check the input shaft splines for abrasions.
You do not want pressure on that shaft during removal or install.

Hey this is all worst case and i wish you luck.

Syncros are fun aren't they.

Sir Sam · Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:16 pm Post subject:

Got it back together finally, the exhaust was replaced previously and caused clearance issues with the bellhousing, I had to drop the exhaust down to clear.

Then once I got it back together it wouldn't crank over, would barely turn a bit before stopping, like a super low battery, yet my battery was just fine.

Had to lower the front of the trans again, and toss on a used starter, the autozone reman on there just wasn't turning over. After that it fired right up.

Drove around a little bit, feels good, but now it doesn't want to shift into Low, 2, or 4th. Guess I'll fiddle with the shift linkage and make sure its sliding and shifting good next.

I'll need to order a new locker actuator, after getting the roll pin out I was able to get what was left of the actuator rod out using a magnet, everything else looks good there and the locker is working when actuated by hand.

Always something else to be done.

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'91 Carat Westy

87' Syncro + '87 Westy conversion coming soon

IdahoDoug · Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:39 pm Post subject:

Serious magnet.
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Sir Sam · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 8:54 am Post subject:

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