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I think I initially misunderstood nutter4x4’s post, and thought that there was some other incompatibility issue in addition.

I realised that the transfer box and differential have a ratio between them that’s different to that used on the Rallye components (though I wasn’t sure what the ratios were – thanks for clarifying). I know that Fazzogs realises that they must be used as a pair.

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nutter4x4, could you explain a bit more about how you mean please?

I’m confused because I compared the VR6 transfer box with my G60 Syncro’s transfer box and everything looks exactly the same. Exactly the same housing casting. The only difference that I could see was that the splined part of the shaft that goes through the transfer box looks ‘stubbier’ or shorter than the one on the G60 Syncro’s unit. So to use this VR6 transfer unit on a Rallye / G60 Syncro, I’d have thought you just retain the Rallye’s shaft.

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Yeah, the guy says he’s going to keep them spare for his Rallye.

To be honest I was tempted to keep them as spares for my G60 Syncro, and perhaps I should have. But on the flipside, getting hold of the equivalent Rallye parts should I ever need them should be easier, and at least they’d be fully compatible. These VR6 parts would have to be swapped in as a set I presume (because of the different drive ratio).

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Hi Chris,

I’ve no idea who the chap is on eBay who has bought them. Never heard of his name before.

I’m totally amazed that so few people bit at them.

I put them on eBay out of frustration really because I was just messed about far, far too many times over them when I advertised them on forums.

Trev

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Thanks Chris. I have the part number from ETKA and I considered phoning the local dealer but you saved me the trouble

I’ve got my eye on a few available over in the US.

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Wow, what a cool find. Some time ago there was a group buy on Club GTI for heated windscreens. It’s interesting to know someone is now doing them ‘off the shelf’.

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Seems to have been pulled off.

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Only five door RHD models were made available in the UK.

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Seller informs me that it is advertised for £3,000 and is still located in Kent.

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thats g60 syncro money or rough rallye

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Agree – my G60 Syncro cost £3,300. But, saying that, I did immediately need to chuck another £3K at it for paint!

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Seller informs me that it is advertised for £3,000 and is still located in Kent.

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I think I still have the downpipe from a RHD Syncro that I broke up. I’ll have to check. I’m in West Oxfordshire (Wantage).

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Thanks Chris. I had watched that video before, and even then I was still convinced there was a problem. Then I looked at the transfer box again and the penny dropped. I feel stupid now!

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Good FAQ, Chris.

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Aha, so you’re behind 303.co.uk then? I’ve visited that site before and it’s had me in stitches.

I also happen to have a TB-303…

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Yeah, as you can see I was pretty keen in that thread. But now that the £480 figure has been stated, I really want to await images of the first manifold before I make a decision. I am tempted to invest that kind of money into a TIG and have a bash at it myself. What do you guys reckon – is that reasonable money considering the amount of work and material costs that will go in? I know that to get flanges cut and to buy the mandrel-bent pieces could probably cost you a couple of hundred quid to start off with, so considering the time and effort involved, maybe it’s quite reasonable.

Dannyp, could you give more details regarding this £550 solution please? That sounds far, far, far too cheap and I’m assuming this is a situation where you’re supplying materials yourself or getting mate’s rates?

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