Group Buy: 1Z Billet Aluminum Coolant Flanges

thechoochlyman · Sep 21, 2015

Hey guys, it's Charlie from Legacy Mold and Tool.

We just got done designing and manufacturing a billet upper coolant flange for the 1Z TDI engine. I'm now ready to offer this to everyone, but due to manufacturing costs I can't afford to make them one at a time. I'd like to make a batch of 1 dozen starting off, and then maybe do six at a time from thereon. If you're interested in signing up for one of these, please send a PM with your email address and I'll put you on my list. Once they are getting close to ready, I'll begin sending out invoices via Pay-Pal.

Price is $125 shipped each
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Windex · Sep 21, 2015

If I still had my B4V, I would be all over this.

This fits AHU as well - you should see if you can change the thread title to include AHU/1Z.

thechoochlyman · Sep 21, 2015

Ah, I didn't really know that there was any difference between the two. Just two names for one engine.

Could a moderator please add AHU to my title please?

thechoochlyman · Sep 23, 2015

So far we have four down, may end up making a smaller run if interest isn't high enough.

Windex · Sep 23, 2015

Have you posted this link in it's own thread in the B4 forum? I think you would get more hits that way.

thechoochlyman · Sep 23, 2015

I have not. To my knowledge that's against forum rules. I could have somebody re-open my development thread and post in there, maybe.

WestVa304 · Sep 23, 2015

Count me in for one Chuck!

thechoochlyman · Sep 24, 2015

WestVa304 said:
Count me in for one Chuck!

Gotcha down.

Law_Anderson · Sep 30, 2015

Are you still taking names? If so, would you be able to send one across the pond?

If it's a yes to both of those, I'm most definitely in!

thechoochlyman · Sep 30, 2015

Sure thing! I'll put you on the list. If possible, go ahead and send me your email address as well as full shipping address. I'll try to get you a shipping quote soon.

I'm up to 7 definitely sold with possibly more on the list, so I'll probably be ordering material soon. Anyone who has had me put their name down, please go ahead and send me your email address for the Pay-Pal invoice that will be coming.

Digital Corpus · Oct 1, 2015

Adding myself to the list, but for only 1 right now.

thechoochlyman · Oct 2, 2015

Digital Corpus said:
Adding myself to the list, but for only 1 right now.

Put you down.

Material has been ordered, will hopefully start production on Tuesday.

thechoochlyman · Oct 13, 2015

Just an update for everyone:

Material is here, and I'm trying to get started with this batch. We've had some other (primary) work coming in, so this hasn't been on top of the priority list for us just yet. I'm actually getting married on October 31st, (yay!) so I'm doing my best to complete this parts run before that time.

I have also uploaded instructions for installation of the coolant flange. You can view/download it from HERE. One big thing I want to emphasize is properly using the thread sealant. Upon initial installation I just coated the fittings with sealant, and both of them were oozing later. I have since re-sealed it the way outlined in my instructions, and have been trouble-free since then.

Campbellonh · Oct 19, 2015

Is it too late to be added to the list? I forgot to jump in earlier (too many things going on).

john.jackson9213 · Oct 19, 2015

Payment sent this morning!

thechoochlyman · Oct 19, 2015

Just saw it, thanks!

And I'm officially done with 14 coolant flanges - all ready to begin shipping. If you have already received a Pay-Pal invoice, please go ahead and send payment.

thechoochlyman · Oct 19, 2015

I also just wanted to point out a small design revision I made - altered the pocket around the 1/8" NPT hole so a wrench can fit all the way around the fitting. Now it can be tightened much more easily.

Law_Anderson · Oct 19, 2015

If it makes it easier for you, shall I pay the invoice now; and wait for a shipping one later? I'm in no rush as I've decided that new rods may now well be in order (I'm not even sure which offerings will for my franken-motor!); but don't want to miss the boat on these!

thechoochlyman · Oct 19, 2015

Just hang on for now and I'll update the invoice - don't worry, I'm not gonna sell yours.

TDIDaveNH · Oct 19, 2015

A nice touch on that pocket...BTW I never got an invoice...

Digital Corpus · Oct 20, 2015

I too am missing an invoice.

The fitting above ships with the flange? How are it's tolerances for wrenching it down? A 7/16" wrench is 11.1125 mm and I'd really not like to have an oddball SAE/US/Imperial fitting on the car if I can avoid it; OCD and all

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thechoochlyman · Oct 20, 2015

TDIDaveNH said:
A nice touch on that pocket...BTW I never got an invoice...

You had a couple other items on that order, I'm getting all the stuff together first.

Digital Corpus said:
I too am missing an invoice.

The fitting above ships with the flange? How are it's tolerances for wrenching it down? A 7/16" wrench is 11.1125 mm and I'd really not like to have an oddball SAE/US/Imperial fitting on the car if I can avoid it; OCD and all .

I sent an invoice to your gmail account - PM me if you have a different email address you want to use.

And no - the flange only comes with an O-ring and mounting bolts. You can use whatever fittings you like. Metric pipe threads are extremely rare, and as such are quite inconvenient for using here. I'm afraid you'll just have to

Digital Corpus said:
How are it's tolerances for wrenching it down?

The only advice I have is this: Put a generous amount of jizzum in there and tighten the p!ss out of it. Remember to check the installation paper for all the good details: http://1drv.ms/1NEcus6

Digital Corpus · Oct 20, 2015

thechoochlyman said:
I sent an invoice to your gmail account - PM me if you have a different email address you want to use.

And no - the flange only comes with an O-ring and mounting bolts. You can use whatever fittings you like. Metric pipe threads are extremely rare, and as such are quite inconvenient for using here. I'm afraid you'll just have to

The only advice I have is this: Put a generous amount of jizzum in there and tighten the p!ss out of it. Remember to check the installation paper for all the good details: http://1drv.ms/1NEcus6

I PM'd you my email address initially. I forwarded that PM to you again a moment ago. They are both gmail accounts.

I'm not looking for metric pipe threads, just metric hex portion for the wrench. Since the nipple is a part I'll have to pick up, no sweat there, that'll be an easy fix...

thechoochlyman · Oct 20, 2015

Actually, an 11mm wrench will work perfectly on there. I just checked it with a socket. 7/16 is only .004" larger than 11mm is supposed to be.

Digital Corpus · Oct 20, 2015

Thank you for checking

And I corrected the typo in my PM. Sorry!

Campbellonh · Oct 25, 2015

Pardon if this is a stupid question, but is there a reason to use a straight pipe rather than a hose barb fitting on the 3/4 connection?

thechoochlyman · Oct 25, 2015

Not at all! Might work better, I just never considered it.

thechoochlyman · Oct 27, 2015

Three Coolant flanges are left - already sold 11.

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