Date:         Wed, 1 May 2013 05:51:55 -0400
Reply-To:     Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
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From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bluestar project progress
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        Steve, sounds as if you're making good progress.  I couple of pointers to help you out.  Antifreeze should be Phosphate free.  I find Prestone LongLife to be the best due to its easy availability and cost.  The bung for the J-pipe, I have one or two, OEM parts that may be available from your dealer, Cap Nut, 4A0 131 737A - M14x1.5, you can always just weld it closed also as it serves no useful purpose these days.  Don't know the part # for that barbed fitting and cannot find it in the parts program however, I may have a spare lying around.  The missing engine splash shields are not that important, like you figured they were intended to keep dirt and splash out of the engine compartment.  You may be able to find good used ones eventually.



On 2013-05-01, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:

> I am getting close to where I can install my 2.1 wbx engine.   New =
> pulley is installed as well as the exhaust system, heat shield etc.   =
> Still short a couple of small parts.
> Its sitting ready to go in but I still have to get the clutch release =
> mechanism checked out and the new throwout bearing installed.
> The coolant that was still in the engine was dark green in color, a bit =
> like British racing green, not a generic antifreeze.    Does this sound =
> like the right kind of antifreeze?     Is the pink VW antifreeze that I =
> use on my Tdi ( G12) suitable for use in this engine or should I look =
> for something very specific?
> 
> I need help with a couple of parts:
> 
> The exhaust "J" pipe has a port on the underside, near the catalytic =

> converter.   The cap is missing from this.     Does anyone know a part =
> number for this cap or what thread it is?    I'm thinking I should =
> probably just weld it closed or tap it for a close off screw..
> 
> There is a hose that goes from the breather tower over to the intake =

> boot.   There is a barbed fitting that fits the hose and the boot.   I =
> am missing this barbed fitting.    Does anyone know the part number for =
> it?   Its a bit bigger in diameter than the 3/4" one I found at Lowes.
> 
> The big heat shield has some holes each end where side plates bolt on =
> and fill the the gaps between the fuel injector areas and the inside =

> wall of the engine compartment.   I am missing these plates.    How =
> important are they?     Do they do more than just stop dust etc from =

> blowing up into the compartment?



Cheers,    

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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