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Date:         Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:22:07 -0500
Reply-To:     "Mr.mds" <mds_1976@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Mr.mds" <mds_1976@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 81 Air cooled... Engine conversion options??
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAB2Rwfi_GJA+Ob_BB2+hxEEONF+x4QZ_mn2zxio5i6sTTD4q0Q@mail.gmail.com>
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Nice thanks Neil . There seems to be tons of info there. I shall read everything on those pages.

Have a good day!

MS

On 2012-03-10, at 11:47, "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> This might be obvious, but would suggest using a WBX radiator and hoses. > New if possible. And FWIW, the 1.9 cooling system works fine for me. I'm > NOT running AC. > > There is info (PN's) in the archives on (Gates?) hoses that can be used for > long pipes to rad. > > image of OEM hoses and Gates hoses I used: > https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wJhv6W0_0xA/TAmkAcWNM4I/AAAAAAAADLU/-b-sdwMOpEk/s640/NAPA%252520and%252520Vanagon%252520Front%252520Rad%252520Hoses.jpg > > The Gates hose in bottom of shot needs to be cut, but that should be > obvious with parts in hand. Be sure to have the long pipe orientation > correct. They can be installed in reverse. No, don't ask. < grin > In > my case, this put one of the hoses too close to the spare tire. > > Here's my page on cooling system parts I used. Some of this info may be > useful for you. YMMV as usual. ;) > > http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/partsyouneed > > Neil. > > > > On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Mr.mds <mds_1976@hotmail.com> wrote: > > >>> So I guess now I need to put a list together of all the diesel van parts

>> that I'm going to require... Any help on acquiring them would be >> appreciated! >> > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines


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