Re: EJ251 SOHC Timing
I got this thing all timed up and running again. Close call! Compression checked out on all cylinders. Everything lined up perfectly with the new belt. Just a tip for anyone trying to prime a new oil
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Ryan C
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Re: Warren¡¯s Conversion - Engine Bay
I just bought a 2KW diesel heater and was wondering where to install it and especially where to install the tank. Great idea. The tank that came with mine is one of those large flat ones but I¡¯m
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SubieVanagon
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Re: Warren¡¯s Conversion - Engine Bay
Good idea on the battery. I¡¯ve also seen people put their diesel heater tanks there too to keep it out of the interior of the van.
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oconnell.marty.j@...
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Re: Warren¡¯s Conversion - Engine Bay
Check out this thread for sizing. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=750603&highlight=costco I have had one in there since that post and working well so you can see it installed if
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ANDREW
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Re: Warren¡¯s Conversion - Engine Bay
That¡¯s a great idea. -- Warren 89 Westy 88 Tintop 70 Westy
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SubieVanagon
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Re: Warren¡¯s Conversion - Engine Bay
Great place for the starting battery. Close to the highest draw source the starter. Andy Vanis 505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp [email protected]> wrote:
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ANDREW
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Re: Warren¡¯s Conversion - Engine Bay
Maybe a place for a LiFePo4 auxiliary battery? -- Warren 89 Westy 88 Tintop 70 Westy
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SubieVanagon
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Re: Warren¡¯s Conversion - Engine Bay
Space for an oil cooler for some or maybe for coolant overflow tank.
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Wayne Sitarz
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Warren¡¯s Conversion - Engine Bay
With the stainless coolant pipes installed, new heater hoses installed, and fuel tank refreshed and installed, I am finally turning my attention to the engine bay. ?I began by cleaning it reasonably
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SubieVanagon
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Re: Warrens Conversion -Heater Hose Routing
Today I got the hoses from the fuel tank to the fuel pump plus the FI return connection to the tank all connected. ?I used 1/2 inch fuel line from the tank to the fuel pump and 5/16 fuel injection
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SubieVanagon
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Re: Warrens Conversion -Heater Hose Routing
The fuel tank has been refreshed with new seals and hoses. Those plastic vent boxes under each fender have been thoroughly cleaned and a new grommet installed. I only need a couple small clamps to
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SubieVanagon
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Re: Warrens Conversion -Heater Hose Routing
Was also able to confirm that the driver side nipple was seated. -- Warren 89 Westy 88 Tintop 70 Westy
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SubieVanagon
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Re: Warrens Conversion -Heater Hose Routing
I was able to confirm that the nipple had seated on the passenger side. I almost dropped my phone taking this photo. Scary. - Warren 89 Westy 88 Tintop 70 Westy
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SubieVanagon
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Re: Warrens Conversion -Heater Hose Routing
I got the crossover pipe installed. I used silicone grease and the nipples slipped right in. The hard part was reaching in to do the job, especially the driver¡¯s side. -- Warren 89 Westy 88 Tintop
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SubieVanagon
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Re: Warrens Conversion -Heater Hose Routing
My fuel injectors came back from Mr. Injector. They look great and the test report is good. ?He pointed out that one of them needed a central o-ring replaced but that he did not stock those. So I
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SubieVanagon
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Re: Warrens Conversion -Heater Hose Routing
Awesome - glad to hear it! I¡¯ve been enjoying following along with your project as I work on mine in parallel. Cheers to this group and to continued forward progress! Ian [email protected]> wrote:
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Ian MacMillan
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Re: Warrens Conversion -Heater Hose Routing
Big thanks to Ian! ?Thank you for the reference to the GoWesty illustration. ?After seeing that illustration and watching the video several times I was able to reposition my front half coolant pipes
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SubieVanagon
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Re: Warrens Conversion -Heater Hose Routing
Thank you Ian. I found that video helpful. ?I noticed that they show the pipes even at the front but mine are not even, possible offset by several inches, which may account for my fuel tank not
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SubieVanagon
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Re: Warrens Conversion -Heater Hose Routing
Ian, thanks for that tip/link, I bot the pipes and held off installing them till I heard the resolution to your issues. Many thanks! Rick
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Richard Montgomery
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Re: Warrens Conversion -Heater Hose Routing
This GoWesty video helped me get the coolant pipes in the right orientation. Key footage at about 2:45 minutes in. https://youtu.be/h1BE5u9RnfU?si=IwU51Y6vwEY8xhhI Ian *Ian MacMillan* Neck-deep in my
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Ian MacMillan
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