Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 18:55:37 -0700
Reply-To: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject: Re: I-4 conversion Questions
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Simple solution for the throttle cable - snip snip! This is what I do - cut
the throttle cable at the front by the pedal and leave about 4 to 5cm of the
old cable that is attached to that metal rod that bolts to the pedal - pull
the entire cable out of the sheathing that makes up the throttle cable -
then with new cable bought from the hardware store - insert that back into
the original sheathing - then with some crimp (special cable crimps) attach
this cable to the original part that is left over. The wasserboxer cables
end in a holder that is attached to the transmission - the diesels are
similar only not attached to the transmission - I suppose it doesn't really
matter as long as you do the next step correctly. Get the old throttle
cable from the Audi and cut the cable inside and leave about 4 to 5 cm on
the bit that attaches to the throttle valve - thread the new "hardware
store" cable through the Audi sheathing - the catch is you need a washer
with a small hole in it to be between the Vanagon and the Audi sheaths so
the Audi one doesn't go inside of the Vanagon one. Once this is assembled
crimp the original Audi end on the new cable. Hopefully this all makes
sense.
The simplest thing to make an intake system with is with ABS pipe - paint it
black to make it look pretty, but ABS pipe does a wonderful job. If you
really don't want to use ABS pipe - I supposed a muffler shop can bend some
pipe meant for those Dodge Turbo Diesels... plastic is much easier!
Exhaust - dunno! :(
David Marshall
Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Dennis Atkins
Sent: October 3, 2001 8:50 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: I-4 conversion Questions
Hey guys,
I am in the middle of installing a Audi 3A 2.0 in my van and have run into
some "challenges"
1st what do I do for a throttle cable , the wbx one is about 18" too
short.Would a diesel cable work?
2nd what do I use to connect the air flow meter to the throttle body.
I need tubing with an O.D. of 2 3/4" and don't want to use plumbing pipe.
Does any body know a source of steel or aluminum tubing in that size
3rd
I plan to run my exhaust system forward to the center of the van and then
back to the rear,does anybody know of a muffler with a 2 1/4 inlet and
outlet on the same end?
Thats all for now ,I'll probably have more when I get further along.
Thanks,
Dennis
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