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15401
Hi All, Quick wiring-for-dummies question: I'm installing an intercooler fan (10" permacool) which will be controlled by a simple pressure switch. I'll be...
kev_p_oh
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Oct 27, 2009
6:18 pm
15402
Dont take a chance, use a relay. The fan may not draw much at runtime but the startup current can be quite high, and over time you are stressing the ignition...
Zach
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Oct 27, 2009
6:34 pm
15403
yes on the relay. that way you only a drawing enough current from 15 to energize a relay - in other words 'almost nothing'. have the fan power go from...
Scott Daniel - Turbo...
turbovan2001
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Oct 27, 2009
7:22 pm
15404
Why are you connecting it to a pressure switch?  When you are at a stop light, you still want to cool off that hot intercooer right?  Of course you do! ...
David Marshall
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Oct 27, 2009
10:22 pm
15405
yeah, i've got my pressure switch dialed down so it pretty much runs all the time anyhow. didn't want to rehash the debate over the relative merits of...
kev_p_oh
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Oct 28, 2009
12:23 am
15406
Kevin, I run my intercooler fan (AAZ) from a pressure switch set to close at 5psi. The fan is switched on by a relay. It does a good job and moves a lot of...
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nv7k
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Oct 28, 2009
1:58 am
15407
To Hijack this thread. What kind of intake temperature are you seeing without the fan? I posted over at TDI club and 130F seems to be about average on a stock...
teamloxracing
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Oct 29, 2009
5:14 pm
15408
So I have the '78 Bus I was planning on installing my TDI from a '96 Passat into. I am also probably going to acquire a '92 Cabriolet this weekend. Both have...
Dave Cook
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Oct 29, 2009
5:32 pm
15409
I would convert the Vanagon. Kidding. The bus conversion would be a major undertaking. You'd have to solve the cooling problem and the fuel tank will need to...
teamloxracing
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Oct 29, 2009
5:42 pm
15410
Put the TDI into the cabriolet, and start looking for a 82-83 Diesel Vanagon...just my 2 cents worth...   Rick ... From: Dave Cook <davevw@...> Subject:...
Richard Montgomery
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Oct 29, 2009
5:42 pm
15411
My old diesel 82 vanagon with the stock tranny and 1.6 NA got about 32 mpg. If money is no object I would do the 78 Bus but things to consider with the bus is...
vwtopia
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Oct 29, 2009
6:17 pm
15412
Here is a person doing the conversion you are asking about. Might give you a better idea of what is involved. Learn from others. ALH into Bus ...
teamloxracing
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Oct 29, 2009
6:35 pm
15413
Well, the bus I will be keeping and driving for a long time.  Since it isn't a daily driver, time isn't a big deal.  I am not really that frightened by the...
Dave Cook
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Oct 29, 2009
6:47 pm
15414
"Here is a person doing the conversion you are asking about. Might give you a better idea of what is involved. Learn from others. ALH into Bus " <- that's me! ...
Paul Manning
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Oct 29, 2009
8:59 pm
15415
My homemade 1.6-1.9-turbo diesel Rabbit pick up, the same weight as the cabriolet get me 60mpg faithfully. (imperial gallons, 4.546L/gallon.) Jeff...
jeffsoldvolkshome
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Oct 30, 2009
10:57 am
15416
Hi Dave, The cabrio is not as light as it looks. Convertibles have to have sturdier frames to compensate for the lack of a hardtop, and they are always heavier...
Greg Potts
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Oct 30, 2009
2:35 pm
15417
I am working on the integration of an AFN TDI at 50 Deg. into a 91 Syncro and I need a solution for the intercooler and air intake. I have seen several email...
Aleko
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Oct 30, 2009
10:03 pm
15418
It all depends on *why* you're doing the conversion. If you're trying to save money by putting in a more efficient engine, stop and reconsider. You won't save...
Erik Lane
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Oct 31, 2009
2:24 am
15419
Well, good thoughts.  The reason for considering the bus originally was multi-faceted: *Doubling the mileage (at least) is very nice-sounding.  Especially...
Dave Cook
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Oct 31, 2009
6:11 am
15420
I think I need a Donaldson G065433 Air Cleaner and a Saab Blackstone intercooler? Does that sound right and where can get the parts? Thanks, Aleko...
Aleko
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Nov 1, 2009
4:04 am
15421
... Aleko: Was going to suggest the Saab inter-cooler. That's what I have for my conversion. Haven't installed it yet but fits nicely into the space I have to...
DavidH
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Nov 1, 2009
5:50 pm
15422
I have an ATD Pump Duse engine for sale, a project I was going to start, but ran out of time. It is all ready to be dropped into a Westy/Vanagon as it includes...
Dave
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Nov 2, 2009
3:40 pm
15423
While removing my intercooler and intercooler plumbing to clean all of the oil out before installing a CCV filter I took a look at my turbo. I have a KP39...
jstar89crx
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Nov 3, 2009
3:51 pm
15424
Generally some play is normal. Remember when the engine is running, there should be oil pressure around the turbo shaft the should help to keep it running...
teamloxracing
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Nov 3, 2009
6:32 pm
15425
Because it is in an Vanagon, it is going to see more load and more accelerated wear.  My PD engine is now on it's 2nd turbo.  Go for a larger one from...
David Marshall
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Nov 3, 2009
7:02 pm
15426
Hi guys, My 87 Syncro just developed a leaking head gasket... I just don't have time for this project. Asking $2500 or best offer. It has 16" Stockton Wheels...
Monk
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Nov 5, 2009
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15427
I'm working on a TDI new beetle that won't start. Timing belt was recently replaced. I installed the belt and let the guy put the rest of the parts back on...
Dave Cook
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Nov 7, 2009
9:21 pm
15428
While definitely good advice to double check the timing, in my experience if it's not starting and there's no puffs of smoke out the tailpipe then you're not...
Erik Lane
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Nov 7, 2009
11:15 pm
15429
The turbo should be allowed to cool down before turning the engine off. This allows the turbo and the oil to cool down in the turbo saveing the bearing and the...
MICHAEL BLAIR
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Nov 7, 2009
11:18 pm
15430
So from what is visible without taking the turbo apart I have found no visible damage to it and no evidence of it rubbing. What I did find was 3 pieces of...
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