AndyBees
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- Joined
- May 27, 2003
- Location
- Southeast Kentucky
- TDI
- Silver 2003 Jetta TDI, Silver 2000 Jetta TDI (sold), '84 Vanagon with '02 ALH engine
Update:
Finally, I delivered the oil pan to the aluminum welder last evening. He says it will be ready Friday afternoon.
I went over all the things I need welding with him relating to the Intercooler, piping, etc. He said that he rather that I be present to make sure he got everything right ....pointing in the right direction primarily!
Also, my metal welder promised the motor mount brackets will be finished on Friday as well.
If all this comes to fruition, I'l be pulling the engine out........yes out, to install the flywheel, clutch, throw-bearing, etc. If you have been reading all the details, as you may recall, when I set the engine in with the cherry picker hoist, I wasn't sure it was really possible. So, I went as light as possible!
Here is a shot of the Intercooler! It is on the left side just in front of the tail light assembly and behind the wheel well. I was just making sure it fit the hole. Even though I pressure washed the vehicle really good .........lots of crap fell in my face as I cut-out the hole from below!
I will be mounting a 300 CFM fan on top. And, it is my intent to isolate that area to keep out engine bay heat. All the air will come down from the out side Vent!
This is another view looking thru the hole where the Tail Light Assembly is mounted.
Additional photos of the IC......
This is the InterCooler looking up from the bottom.....pipes are cut off! Also, you can see the approximate location of the 2" OD outlet pipe going up to the Intake! The Turbo is directly behind the black carrier bar. Also, in the background you can see the prototype left side motor mount bracket.
This is a close-up of the Outlet side of the IC. Notice the "aluminum dust" inside. That all washed out really nice. I feel good there are no bits left inside to worry about.
This is a close-up and different angle of the discharge pipe from the IC. The rear of the Vanagon is to the right. The Intake pipe to the Turbo can be seen in the background (the black flex plastic pipe).
Lastly, this is a shot of the Turbo. Notice the discharge is pointing toward about 10:00 O'clock. That is in the general direction of the inlet to the Intercooler. The 12 inch Turbo silicone hose will actually touch the carrier bar. Also, you can see I used the OE rubber connector to the Inlet side of the Turbo!
Finally, I delivered the oil pan to the aluminum welder last evening. He says it will be ready Friday afternoon.
I went over all the things I need welding with him relating to the Intercooler, piping, etc. He said that he rather that I be present to make sure he got everything right ....pointing in the right direction primarily!
Also, my metal welder promised the motor mount brackets will be finished on Friday as well.
If all this comes to fruition, I'l be pulling the engine out........yes out, to install the flywheel, clutch, throw-bearing, etc. If you have been reading all the details, as you may recall, when I set the engine in with the cherry picker hoist, I wasn't sure it was really possible. So, I went as light as possible!
Here is a shot of the Intercooler! It is on the left side just in front of the tail light assembly and behind the wheel well. I was just making sure it fit the hole. Even though I pressure washed the vehicle really good .........lots of crap fell in my face as I cut-out the hole from below!
I will be mounting a 300 CFM fan on top. And, it is my intent to isolate that area to keep out engine bay heat. All the air will come down from the out side Vent!
This is another view looking thru the hole where the Tail Light Assembly is mounted.
Additional photos of the IC......
This is the InterCooler looking up from the bottom.....pipes are cut off! Also, you can see the approximate location of the 2" OD outlet pipe going up to the Intake! The Turbo is directly behind the black carrier bar. Also, in the background you can see the prototype left side motor mount bracket.
This is a close-up of the Outlet side of the IC. Notice the "aluminum dust" inside. That all washed out really nice. I feel good there are no bits left inside to worry about.
This is a close-up and different angle of the discharge pipe from the IC. The rear of the Vanagon is to the right. The Intake pipe to the Turbo can be seen in the background (the black flex plastic pipe).
Lastly, this is a shot of the Turbo. Notice the discharge is pointing toward about 10:00 O'clock. That is in the general direction of the inlet to the Intercooler. The 12 inch Turbo silicone hose will actually touch the carrier bar. Also, you can see I used the OE rubber connector to the Inlet side of the Turbo!
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