Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 13:56:05 -0500
Reply-To: "Koloski, John G." <jkoloski@GPO.GOV>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: "Koloski, John G." <jkoloski@GPO.GOV>
Subject: Re: Tiico Conversion
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http://tiico.com/wiring.htm says (in part):
"Remove the old 02 sensor wire from your old harness. Purchase
a wire with ECU
connectors from a dealer 000 979 131. You will splice this wire
into the old 02
harness to the ECU. The green wire from your old 02 harness
goes to pin 38 using
000 979 131. Ground can go to the main chassis ground and your
red/yellow power
wire can go to the #15 connector on your coil. Done."
It's a cut and paste job. I'm going to do it, but first I'm going to get the
van running without it so I can drive down to the VW dealership and buy the
part #000 979 131. I've been without a car for several weeks. My van is a
1990.
The Tiico website also says, " For 1983 - 1985 you must purchase the late 02
sensor. Bosch # 13931."
The difference between a two wire O2 sensor and a 3 wire O2 sensor is that
the 3 wire sensor has a heating element to warm it up so it works while your
engine is still cold. The heating element is what the third (red/yellow)
wire is for. A two wire O2 sensor depends on exhaust heat to warm it up.
All O2 sensors work the same way. The signal is the same (green wire to the
computer). It's just that the computer sees a signal sooner with a heated
sensor (less pollution at warm up).
Here's a link on O2 sensors: http://www.hglmotors.co.uk/main/ts/ls.shtml
An interesting thing about O2 sensors is that the SIGNALS ARE ALL THE SAME.
Just as all lead-acid cells are 2 volts (a 12 volt battery has 6 cells wired
in series). All carbon-zinc cells are 1.5 volts. All Ni-Cd cells are 1.2
volts. It's a simple electro-chemical reaction (no magic). Maybe that is the
magic.
Good luck with your conversion! Call me if you have questions (Like how did
I lift the engine in?) 410-551-1121
Regards
John Koloski
(presently walking)
-----Original Message-----
From: John Andrew [mailto:johna@telluridecolorado.net]
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 12:04 PM
To: Koloski, John G.
Subject: Re: Re: Tiico Conversion
Hi John,
I wonder what year vanagon you are doing this conversion on? I just got my
kit yesterday and I have an 84. I understand there are a few differences in
years and am looking for someone who has done my year.
Thanks, John Andrew 1984 Westy
P.S. Did you get the O2 sensor hook up?
-----Original Message-----
From: Koloski, John G. <jkoloski@GPO.GOV>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: Tiico Conversion
>The inline-4 is bolted into my vanagon. The muffler, alternater,
>air-conditioner, power steering pump are all installed. Still have to do
>ALL the wiring, and ALL the plumbing. The fuel injectors and other gas
stuff
>hasn't been installed yet either. I'm taking tomorrow off to work on the
>car. These winter days are WAY to short. I don't have a garage. Video is
>in progress.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: John Morris [mailto:jmorris1@carolina.rr.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 9:20 AM
>To: Koloski, John G.
>Subject: RE: Tiico Conversion
>
>
>Hi John
>Haven't heard anything from you in a while regarding your conversion. I am
>contemplating getting in on the January order and am very interested in
your
>experiences with this kit thus far. When you have time, an update would be
>great reading.
>
>Peace,
>
>John Morris
>'85 Westy
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
>Of Koloski, John G.
>Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 8:42 AM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Tiico Conversion
>
>
>Kit took 17 weeks (not 6 to 8) to arrive. Looks very good, don't
anticipate
>any major problems. Video will be less than spectacular as I am doing the
>conversion singlehandedly so I must wrench & film at the same time.
>
>I am using :
>
> a tripod (to hold the video camera)
>
> a 2 1/2 ton hydraulic floor jack (to wrestle engines around)
>
> Two jackstands (to hold the car up)
>
> a cheap welder (under $100 including shipping from JC Whitney, to
>weld motor mounts to frame)
> YOU COULD INSTALL WITHOUT WELDING (bolts to frame) AND THEN DRIVE
>COMPLETED VEHICLE TO WELDING SHOP
> the instructions from South Africa say to weld motor mounts on
(they
>also say to register your vehicle
> with the South African Police Department & get your vehicle logbook
>stamped within 21 days of compleation).
>
> an angle grinder (comes in handy)
>
> Various handtools most of which were included in a $29 tool kit
from
>Walmart
>
> So far I've had one weekend at it. I've jacked up the car, removed
>and stripped the original engine, and
> ordered new clutch parts from busdepot (which will arrive before
the
>next weekend). I've also welded in the
> motor mounts.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: bigw [mailto:bigw@gateway.net]
>Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 4:37 PM
>To: Koloski, John G.
>Subject: Tiico Conversion
>
>
>I just sent a check for a kit. Any info about the time it took to come and
>how the kit looks is appreciated. I will send money for video. Have you
>seen a van with the installation done? Good luck and thanks, WILL
