T4 Syncro clutch needs changing - who?

**Racemag** · 05-09-2015, 10:54 AM

I need a new clutch in the T4. It's a syncro 2.5 petrol dual cab. I want the rear crank seal and gearbox seal done at the same time - where can you get this done for a reasonable sum?

**Racemag** · 05-09-2015, 10:55 AM

Oh, in Melbourne

**MadMentalist** · 05-09-2015, 01:43 PM

To cut a long story short, Paul Adams motors in Geelong replaced my syncro clutch after it failed an hour into the great ocean road! Last minute and a good price although he may well turn you down after the amount of times I heard him say the C word when I picked the van up from him!

**Racemag** · 05-09-2015, 07:05 PM

I've been told the Syncro is difficult.

**jets** · 05-09-2015, 07:38 PM

I can't see it being much more difficult compared to a 2WD. Paul Adams would probably have difficulty with a standard van as well. Most of the problems seem to be related to not having done one before. I spoke to a guy in Adelaide that changed his many years ago[petrol syncro] because his usual mechanic put his van in the air & decided he didn't want to do a clutch replacement. The owner said it took him some time but had success & he's not a mechanic. I didn't ask the question on whether he removed the engine & gearbox together or just the gearbox. From what I have read removing engine & gearbox together might be the better option.
Please repost on how you get on.

**MadMentalist** · 05-09-2015, 07:53 PM

The difficulty is the transfer case for the syncro system will not clear the subframe without a good amount of brute force and ignorance. Paul Adams told me that it was very tight but he was able to do it without removing the engine/box. If I remember correctly he told me he had to drop a couple of the engine mounts to twist it enough to get the box undone a free from the bell housing...

**Racemag** · 17-09-2015, 08:15 PM

I contacted Boris at Volkscare and he offered a good price and seemed undaunted by the job. I pick it up tomorrow.

**Racemag** · 18-09-2015, 09:53 PM

Clutch change all good. New clutch, oil, gearbox and crank seals plus linkages with new bushes (I supplied) for slightly less than $1300. Took it on himself to fix a starting problem and did well. Seems like a good man and a good business. Will follow up with a service.

**Sunny43.5** · 18-09-2015, 11:36 PM

I changed the clutch in my work van few years back myself , had a mate sort of helping it took us around 8 hours would have been easier if we had a hoist so working on ramps and using jacks to lower the box out was a real treat NOT ! Yes had to partially lower the subframe so to speak to get clearance for removal .