@kentt
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KentT replied to the topic Fiberfab MGTD Front Bumper & TOP in the forum VW Parts Wanted 11 years, 6 months ago
I have a used front bumper bar, without over-riders. It has scratches but no major dents or dings. Let me know if interested.
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KentT replied to the topic and the winner is in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 6 months ago
The stock lubrication/cooling system of a VW with dual relief valves in the engine will bypass the oil cooler and dump the oil back into the engine somewhere between 42-45 PSI of oil pressure. That’s to prevent rupturing the oil cooler or blowing out the rubber seals.
Sounds like there may be enough wear in your engine (likely cam bearings) t… -
KentT replied to the topic white warning light went on in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 6 months ago
Royal wrote:White (?) Warning light?The warning lights in the speedometer use a thin piece of colored plastic to make them appear green or red — the bulbs behind them are clear/white – so that piece of colored film has likely come loose and fallen off…Back to the original question, a delay of a few seconds ifor the oil pressure light to go… -
KentT replied to the topic TD Muffler in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 7 months ago
Typically, the wheels (and mainshaft) aren’t turning much, when you shift to reverse — so synchronizer isn’t a factor…
Sounds like it is not a shifter linkage issue to me… I’d try the synthetic — it will make the synchronizer operate more smoothly, though still perhaps not enough to completely get rid of the symptoms. -
KentT replied to the topic TD Muffler in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 7 months ago
How well does the shifter work when upshifting from first gear to second gear? If that’s OK, it is likely a worn synchronizer, as Roy suggests.
You may want to consider draining the transmission oil, and replacing it with synthetic. That will often make old, worn transmissions easier to live with… -
KentT replied to the topic "EMMA" 2232cc BCW "Build Sheet" revisited in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 8 months ago
Geez — that makes me wonder that the builder was thinking. Must have been the sand drags…
That kind of a high-lift, short durations cam, and single-spring heads doesn’t make much sense.That much lift with such fast ramps makes dual springs almost essential to prevent valve float….My recommendation is to keep the RPMs down close to that of a… -
KentT replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 8 months ago
You need to get that pesky left Dell sorted out before spending dyno $$, IMO…
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KentT replied to the topic Windy Driving Issues in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 8 months ago
A sagging rear suspension which results in a “nose up attitude” can also be a contributor in VWs “wandering” at higher speeds. The smooth, flat floor pan has a tendency to “sail.”
Hold our hand out, palm down, at highway speeds and see the lift and drag change as you change its position…IMO, the best stance for a performance VW is a very s… -
KentT replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 8 months ago
How well it would work as an alternative would depend mainly on the driver…
They’re intended for two totally different uses:1. Shift Light to tell the driver when to optimally shift to keep the engine in its power band2. Rev limiter to prevent mechanical damage from over-revving the engine, such as when you “miss a gear” when shifting…Many d… -
KentT replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 8 months ago
I’ve used them in the past, and put one on the newly-built engine. I use the less expensive variety — the rev-limiting rotor button.
The one you’re showing is a much nicer alternative, and gracefully limits the revs, whereas the rotor buttons simply shut off all spark — quite abrupt, but still better than engine damage from over-revving… -
KentT replied to the topic BCW unfinished kit in VA in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 8 months ago
That’s a strange one. Swing-axle pan, yet 69-or-later speedo, wiring harness and switches, it appears.
Dash, windshield, front splashpan, exposed steering shaft, etc., looks like an early FiberFab, yet it has TD-style headlight mounts and grille which were separately priced options… -
KentT replied to the topic sorry,typo, it's a 912 swap with a 5 speed! in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 8 months ago
The Porsche and VW Bus trannies are physically much bigger (and stronger) than the Type I. You might run into space issues under the rear “luggage area” behind the seat, so fiberglass work MAY be required. Perhaps more significant, the shift rod sits higher in the tranny than on a Type I, and most people who convert use some king of off-set c…[Read more]
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KentT replied to the topic TD Muffler in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 8 months ago
Agree with Ed. Rods are not a common problem. Rocker arms & pushrods are more common issues, for example.
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KentT replied to the topic Carlisle 2014 – May 16-18 in the forum Clubs and Show 11 years, 8 months ago
Like those hubcaps, wheels and trim rings, Jack!
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KentT replied to the topic 200hp VW TDr? Emma lives! in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Jack,
Bolt-on valve covers are notorious for leaking. The factory-type, held on with the spring bail, seal much better… and don’t even try the rubber/neopreme valve cover gaskets. Nothing seals as well as the factory-type cork gaskets.The reasons for the vented valve covers are:(1) higher RPM VW engines tend to build up crankcase pres… -
KentT replied to the topic 200hp VW TDr? Emma lives! in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
edsnova wrote:Nice! Those temps sound better than should be expected.Ditto. I’m a bit surprised by them, in fact. You did some tigntening/sealing of the engine tin, as I recall. Sounds like it paid dividends.Will be interesting what the readings are in July/August temps, or in heavier traffic… -
KentT replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 9 months ago
Ed, have you considered a hydraulic clutch pedal? That might most easily solve your Bowden tube issues…
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KentT replied to the topic Happy Birthday Paul in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 9 months ago
Happy, happy, happy!
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KentT replied to the topic Seatback Foam in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 9 months ago
Allen, the seatback foam and seat cushion foam in my early FF is flat, one-piece stuff..
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KentT replied to the topic 1949 Replica/Kit Makes limo / limousine in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 11 years, 9 months ago
I want to see how the builder made it a FWD (front wheel drive), automatic transmission, using a VW rear engine…
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