Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:40:57 -0600
Reply-To: Ry <rylincoln@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Ry <rylincoln@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
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Thanks for all the advice folks.
i guess I left a few things off my list of already done/planned
I do have new axles/cv joints to go in. I've already resealed my gas tank
and replaced the fuel lines up to the engine compartment, have a new fuel
filter as well. New water pump and new seals for the oil cooler. The van
spent it's entire life inland from Houston Texas so it never experienced any
salt or other winter type punishment. I will give another good look at the
seams etc... for trouble spots.
I'll look for that brass washer/felt washer retainer thingy.
I'll post more when I've received the longblock and am putting things back
together. :)
peace,
-Ry
http://www.google.com/profiles/rylincoln
On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 8:18 PM, Joel Cort <joel_cort@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi, I am currently under my 87 van with the engine and tranny ( and fuel
> tank out cause it is a Syncro).
>
> With all the room in the world to work check to see if there is any rust
> starting along the beams and the firewall. if so I would recommend treating
> it now. It require grining to clean metal and coating with the appropriate
> products. I am putting POR15 but am waiting for the temperatures to rise a
> bit in my garage.
>
> OK the other thing that is notoriously corroded is the brake lines coming
> off the T. Check where the brake line is anchored to the firewall. There is
> a sharp 90 degree bend and road crap will easily lodge itself there. If
> there was any salt on ther road it will be lodged there. Replace the brake
> tubing while everything is out.
>
> I would take this opportunity to replace ALL the rubber fuel lines from the
> fuel tank to the fuel pump to the firewall. Change the fuel filter also at
> this time. The connector in the firewall is notorious for developing a
> crack and leaking, so check that out.
>
> I would not worry about "rebuilding" the injectors. If they worked fine
> before they will work the same when you put them back.
>
> Make sure that your replace or have a new seal behind the oil cooler. make
> sure that the oil cooler is tight and torked against the engine. Check out
> the little cooling metal pipes that supply the coolant to the oil cooler and
> make sure that they are clean and rust free.
>
> Make sure that the big pipe coming from the water pump to the thermostat
> housing is also in good shape, rust free and not pitted. the little nipple
> off this pipe for the rear heater hose always develops a leak from the weld
> pitting. If you notice this you can use JB Weld epoxy to plug this hole.
> It has worked well for me.
>
> Put brand new senders while it is easy to do:
> Low Oil Pressure sender - between the pushrod tubes
> High Oil Pressure sender - below the water pump
> Temp2 sender in the thermostat housing - Just replace this, it will save
> you aggrevation.
> O2 sender in the cat - Just replace this, it will save you aggrevation.
>
> Make sure that ALL electrical connections are crispy clean, not corroded,
> and ABSOLUTELY WELL GROUNDED. Replace the ground harness that goes to the
> head from the firewall. You are welcome to add any new ground wires where
> ever you want.
>
> I would also change the CV axles at this juncture unless you know that they
> are pretty fresh.
>
> I would also replace the ball and cup levers coming off the transmission to
> the shift rod.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Happy Camping,
> Joel Cort
> Rochester NY
>
>
> jcort@rochester.rr.com
> joel_cort@yahoo.com
>
>
> 89 Syncro Westy (VanGo)
> 87 Syncro Transporter (Stella)
> 73 Westy Campmobile (Agent Orange)
>
>
> Western New York LiMBO Representative www.limbobus.org
> Founding member of the Empire State VW Camping Club
> www.empirevwcamping.org
> Westies@Watkins IX is set for October 7-8-9-10, 2010
> www.westies-at-watkins.org
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Ry <rylincoln@GMAIL.COM>
> *To:* vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> *Sent:* Mon, March 1, 2010 2:00:44 PM
> *Subject:* Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
>
> First time poster. I am in the middle of replacing the original engine and
> transmission in my 1991 Vanagon. This is after long thought on putting a
> Subaru motor, however for cost reasons mostly I'm sticking with all VW for
> the next couple years.
>
> So far I've pulled both my engine and transmission out. I have a rebuilt
> transmission from Daryl at AA Transaxle( the core will be returned shortly!
> if you're reading Daryl) I am waiting for my rebuilt engine to arrive.
>
> Things I have decided to replace while doing this.
> Fuel lines (all inside the engine compartment)
> fuel injector seals
> exhaust gasket
> distributor O-ring
> intake gaskets
> all water hoses
> clutch/pressure plate/release bearing
>
> Things i'm considering
> rebuilt injectors
> throttle body
> O2 sensor
> Cat(mine is rattling...not sure if this is normal)
>
> Any advice on other things to inspect/replace NOW while everything is out
> of
> the van?
>
> if you're bored here is my web album of progress
> http://picasaweb.google.com/rylincoln/Vanagon#
> -Ry
> http://www.google.com/profiles/rylincoln
>
>
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