Date:         Mon, 5 Feb 2001 09:09:51 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Edwards <mpedwards@LYCOS.COM>
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From:         Michael Edwards <mpedwards@LYCOS.COM>
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Subject:      Aircooling tin questions
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  I am currently installing a new 2.0 in my 82 Westy.  I have spent
 buku hours cleaning, scrubbing all parts and painting the tin.
 Before I put this whole mess back together, I have a few questions about hte tin:
 1. Do i need to use any gasket sealer between the pieces?
 2.  what can i use to repair/replace small pieces of missing/broken/rusted tin?
 3.  Ths van has a/c (aftermarket) and it appears that the PO did
 a decent job of istalling it--nice job trimming the tin, etc...Is
 there any special suggestions for that area of the cooling tin.
  I am concerned b/c it appears that the failure of the previous
 engine was due to a combinnnnnation of problems w/ the cylinder
 closest to the compressor (ie. cracked exhaust man.,oil leaks at
 cyl. base, blown head) that lead me to think of a possible coooling
 problem due to missing tin b/c of a/c install.
 4.  Should I put on an aux oil cooler?  Iam in AZ, so damn hot here,
 plus it has a/c. If so, what is best setup to run?
 Thanks for help
 Mike
 82 Westy (unnamed, sorry)


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