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edward ericson replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Well I got back after it today & have not yet found joy.
I took out the heater core and tested it for flow. It flows.I took it out of the system anyway.I filled the small heater lines (and also tested flow thereby). They were and are full.I topped up the block and the radiator.I started the car and let ‘er run.First time I got no temp reading a… -
john barry replied to the topic VW steering in MG TC in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 9 months ago
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Royal replied to the topic VW steering in MG TC in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 9 months ago
You’re a funny guy Ed.
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billnparts replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Yes Ed, most Subarus will leave a puddle when they let loose.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Thanks, George.
The heater is not installed yet. The wires are not hooked up and it’s not bolted in. And I have not cut the fiberglass inside the passenger compartment where I’ll need to in order to tuck the heater in right. Haven’t made the bracket for it either.OK, so. The heater should be–is, I think–but will check–a flow-through model. There… -
Peter C. King replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Ed,
Heater cores are notorious for trapping air.Your temp probe may be in the air pocket.Filling the heater core and hoses is a good idea.BDriver -
edward ericson replied to the topic LED Tail lights in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
What you did sounds a lot like how BCW designed their wire path, though they molded them into the ‘glass.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Thanks, guys.
Kall: could be. I did check the thermostat to make sure it opened at the right temp. And it’s an original type which means it’s too big to install upside-down like some of the aftermarket replacements can be. I know because I checked. The heater core is supposed to be flow through and I did remember to take the plugs out of it before… -
billnparts replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Pete is correct…the design of the Subaru flat 4 is a PITA to get air out of the cooling system. Your conversion with the elongated cooling pipes to the front would compound the problem. There are tools to suck the air from the system at the rad neck. Check for or install a bleeder at the highest point or continue cycling the system to bleed off…[Read more]
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Peter C. King replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Ed,
Do you have a loop of hose that is higher than the radiator cap?Do you have a vertical loop of hose anywhere in the system?Either will trap air when the system is emptied.It sounds as if you have an air bubble that is stopping coolant flow. Once you have that out of the system it should work normally.That the overflow tank… -
Rich Kallenberger replied to the topic LED Tail lights in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
IMHO:A basic problem on my FF was that both front and rear lights wiring ran loose and unprotected on the underside of the fenders to the connection point with the lights. I decided that this was a potential problem because the connections could vibrate loose or in the event of a tire tread loss the wiring might be ripped off, compounding your…[Read more]
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Rich Kallenberger replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Is it possible that there is something fundamentally wrong with the coolant flow path. Pardon me but that is a technical way of saying “is something plugged up, blocked off, or put on backwards?” Yours is obviously not a simple conversion and many things could trip you up.Best of Luck and Success
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HappyJack replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Hey Ed,
I do believe that when you were born, you were accidentally given an extra shot of TENACITY — 3 times over……and of course the extra patience and naturally the double helping of dexterity to boot……Really great stuff you are doing with the BCW. Once you are running down the boulevard with the Snoopy hat on, the goggles, the… -
edward ericson replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Think I might have trouble.
I reattached my back end, low side hose and went through and tightened the other connections.Refilled the coolant and ran the engine yesterday until the driver’s side coolant pipe got so hot I got worried.All the time I had a bit of a cloud coming out from under the engine. Not much, but you could see it about 20… -
edward ericson replied to the topic Looking for Factory Original Cost History in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
I wonder what those “custom-made” steel wheels were.
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secretagentcat replied to the topic Miss Mary in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Looks great! Happy motoring!
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secretagentcat replied to the topic Looking for Factory Original Cost History in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Dear MarvI have all of the original documents that came with my kit. According to the Classic Roadsters Ltd Products and Pricing brochure, dated April 1985, the price list is as followsBasic kit $6495.00Duchess OptionsDual trumpet air horns $98.00Ash or walnut dash $148.00Fog lamps $88.00Wire wheel covers $145.00Custom made 15inch wheels…[Read more]
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Looking for Factory Original Cost History in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
I will look for my factory invoice from Classic Roadsters Ltd.But it might still be at my ex-wife’s place. I don’t get there very often!
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Montie Henderson replied to the topic Looking for Factory Original Cost History in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
I’ve got one from CMC in Miami for a Ford kit if that would help.
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newkitman replied to the topic Miss Mary in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Excellent job. That pan will last a long time.
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