Tony, it was not overlooked, I was just putting all the suggestions together in a list form. I've added a #7, below : 1. is certainly the fuel line replacement, including, most importantly, the replacement/elimination of the plastic firewall widget. 2. replacing the coolant distribution tower/manifold, 1.9 or 2.1, with another plastic, or a stainless unit as supplied by our loyal aftermarket vendors. 3. as per Jake, the plastic coolant flange on the passenger side should be replaced with a metal one. I've done this on all my 2.1s. 4. Bruce Todd's 2.9 metre brake line?? I don't know where this one should fall in, though it is a safety issue, so perhaps it deserves a higher priority, although I have not heard of many issues with this. 5. upgrading stock wheels from 14s to 15s or 16s......... 6. resealing the gas tank. 2wd or Syncro. 7. Plastic T/Stat Housing, as mentioned by Max. Replace with aluminum one from Syncro. This one needs explanation of modification, as the temp sender has a different connector. Please jump in.......
Miguel
On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 6:06 AM, T Collins<tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: > Fyby that you mention the plastic firewall widget.....since I also mentioned > it as the "Fire starter"....about 5 days ago, but it must have been > irrelevant or overlooked.....Maybe since we are doing away with them there > are plenty of them left on the market. >> >> (From Miguel) >> <Number 1 is certainly the fuel line replacement, including, most >> importantly, the replacement/elimination of the plastic firewall >> widget.> > > > Tony >> >> -- >> 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" >> 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" >> 90 Fuji Ace > |
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