Syncrospares UK

 Simon ALDRED, February 11th 2007

I have a really rare 16" Syncro that I imported from Belgium. Cj at syncrospares fitted a brand new engine from VW which passed their strict warranty inspection with flying colours. Because of Cj's indepth knowledge of syncros he was able to sort out many other minor faults with the vehicle. His attention to detail went as far as replacing a missing engine earth strap, getting all the locks to work on one key, replacing the prop shaft protection bars, and so on. These parts were all sourced from his comprhensive stock. I have not been able to fault any of his work. A true syncro fan is the best person to work on your vehicle or supply parts. If you get them from Cj, they will be the right ones!!

 Alex Croft, November 18th 2006

I was looking for a second hand alternator for my T25, CJ told me what one I needed and did a great deal on a used 90 amp one so I can power loads of other stuff too.

If you're in to T25's and Syncros, this is the place to go, nice layout, lots of interesting things to look at and I'll be back to look at headlight conversions very soon.

 john joekes, March 28th 2007

CJ at Syncro Spares has been , as always, a beacon of sanity, calm and
> the soother of troubled engines.
>
> His approach to resolving any problems with the syncro is well known.
> It is a real privilege to have met CJ with his knowledge and feel for
> mechanics.- I have a J reg syncro crew cab which is invaluable for my
> work as I am a sculptor. I have owned crew cabs for some 25 years-ex
> dutch army LHD bay window and then T3 and finally the ultimate crew
> cab pickup,the syncro- a true ut!. I have just had my crewcab\'s paint and body
> done up with CJ\'s invaluable assistance and he is a star! If you
> haven\'t yet gone to CJ for all aspects of vehicle care then it is
> time you did!
>

 Ollie, July 30th 2007

Higly recomended!
Skillfull and service minded!
Syncrospares CJ's insight,knowledge and skills with Syncro's is amazing!
I had a new refurbished VC put in, refurbished and rebuilt CV's, unseizing of my front and rear diff locks, putting back my prop shaft and front drive shafts. CJ also did a general overview of the state of the Syncro specifics and changed some bolts on VC's. He also modified the diff lock to have greater vacum. Now they engange quicker than before.
Also a very good price for all I had done on the van.

-Ollie

 andrew evans, September 3rd 2007

Brought back my 16' syncro from the continent and dropped it off at CJ's. Did loads of good work. Without CJ, the whole getting a syncro thing would of been a disaster, but thanks to him and his expertise I have a just viable van. Its off to him again to work his miracles soon. Cannot recommend highly enough. He gives impartial advice, unique knowledge, works for cheap, always helpful, very high standard of work, and you get cups of tea when you go round for advice or pick up the vehicle! Can't get better than that. I live a hundred miles away and still wouldn't take it anywhere else!!

 Ollie, November 2nd 2007

Once again CJ has saved my van! This time changing the gearbox. With a subaru convertion is was a hard job. Also he made me a custom made engine protection bar for the suby.
Very happy with the work done. Good prices, great service and CJ is friendly and reliable. Highly recommended!

Ollie

 Mark, May 6th 2008

I have a 1990 T25 Synchro Reimo Camper. Had it since 94 and have been all over Europe and Eastern block. I windsurf and Ski. It went up ski slopes and down the softest beaches. Then age hit! Usual story new gear box in Germany. Two recon engines. My 80 yr old Dad drives it when I am away fom UK he loves it. HOWEVER last 4 years been a nightmare. Brakes locking on = main dealer laughed! Over heating = AA recommended garage said it was the exhaust!- they changed it and broke two manifold studs- used Gum Gum instead! Then it no longer started when warm, which is just a nightmare at channel ports! Cut long story short. Getting very pissed off with reliability we stopped using it for holidays, did not trust it- THEN IN CAME CJ. We broke down, blew a hose. AA took us to garage- who took it apart and then said they could not get it started! I delivered it to CJ as non-runner he sorted everything (except one very seized diff lock -sorry CJ) and ITS BACK. It starts and it keeps starting. It keeps going. It does not backfire, it does not overheat, it does not lock its brakes. Finally we are going on holiday in it.

THANK YOU CJ!

Edited by Mark on May 6th 2008