1985 rebuld

[RonJitsu]

And another good one here showing the flaps removed and recovered with new material. It's said that the dash removal is not required, although may be easier just to remove the whole thing...

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2355434

 

[AWPGTI]

I'd rather not remove the dash

 

[AWPGTI]

Let me see if I got this right.. You can remove the heater box without removing the heater core... And the best way to get to just the heater box is through the center console?

 

[Mark Dempter]

Wow. On and off reading this thread has kept me on the edge of my seat all week. I must say this has been a good reading, and shows how skilled you have been in overcoming every problem this car has thrown at you.

 

[AWPGTI]

I want to thank everyone for support and I'm glad I can bring people knowledge and enjoyment...

 

[AWPGTI]

There you have it need to get started on this before it warms up and I can't enjoy... Is there a special way I should clean the core to make sure it's ok?

 

[RonJitsu]

There you have it need to get started on this before it warms up and I can't enjoy... Is there a special way I should clean the core to make sure it's ok?

Contact the EPA for their recommended cleaning method. You don't want to offend anyone or ruin their breathing air or drinking water... There have been a lot of hippies on this board lately complaining about things like that... They are a protected class now, gotta be careful.

 

[AWPGTI]

Those god damn tree huggers are at it again? The same type that tell you how to protect yourself... Ronnie why do you stir the pot this late at night? Just for that I'm gonna use strait kerosene and poor it into my grey water system that will show them...

 

[RonJitsu]

I've got about 15 gallons of used oil here for you too. It's synthetic though so the way I see it you'll be improving the environment

 

[AWPGTI]

Lets stay on track here with the heat....

 

[RonJitsu]

Lets stay on track here with the heat....

Did you start to pull that box out yet?
As you prob read in the threads Iinked, tape fixes did not last long...
Maybe a thin piece or titanium or carbon fiber will do. Or plastic if you gotta work on a budget...

 

[AWPGTI]

You need to use foam so that air can flow in all directions..

Big news however, next we me, Ronnie and a friend are going to weld up all holes... Stay tuned!!

 

[AWPGTI]

Here is a few pictures so you can see the trouble areas....

 

[RonJitsu]

Those rust spots should keep us busy for a few hours. Get some 18ga steel and we'll weld em up.

 

[tdidieselbobny]

Didn't you guys fix all the rust when you were fixing it up a couple years ago?

 

[AWPGTI]

Nope never did it way back then.... Going to get some steal in a day or so

 

[TDIBUGG]

Good luck with the rust issue! Can't wait for pictures when they are fixed!

 

[RonJitsu]

How can we start a petition to make this thread a "Sticky" already???

Here's a short list of reasons I believe it should be a sticky:
- its one of the most viewed threads
- over 2800 posts and counting
- nearly every aspect of an 85 Jetta Diesel has been discussed in detail, and there are pics of nearly every aspect of the vehicle & engine
- the two guys that started this thread and did the rebuild are two of the best looking men you will ever lay your eyes (or hands) on.
- this thread is not just amusing, it has also inspired many others by showing what is possible. It shows just how easy this stuff can be, I mean Doug can barely spell his own name and he can do most of this stuff without supervision.

 

[AWPGTI]

I agree ten fold

 

[AWPGTI]

Nearly 185,000 views can't be wrong.. What bothers me more is only 4 stars... Where is my fifth star.. Lol

 

[AWPGTI]

Diesel gurus... I was able to acquire an outlet where I work is there any harm in keeping the block heater plugged in all day?

 

[RonJitsu]

Diesel gurus... I was able to acquire an outlet where I work is there any harm in keeping the block heater plugged in all day?

Its really no different then it being plugged in overnight... I cant see there being any negatives to plugging it for the 8 or 9 hour period that you'll be at work, especially if your not paying the power bill.....

Anyone have different thoughts?

 

[rooney77]

For my 7.3L Powerstroke's heater I put a christmas light timer on it. In reality you only need to start the heat about an hour before you plan to start the motor. But it won't hurt anything to leave it going all day. I used to plug my truck in and end up leaving it plugged in all weekend.

 

[AWPGTI]

This is good glow plugs didn't even need to cycle on start up aftermy shift today...

 

[AWPGTI]

Getting ready to do some welding repairs might tackle heater box as well

 

[RonJitsu]

We're out in the garage as we speak. Working on the heater box and fixing some of the body rust at the same time.
Here are a few pics of the work as we get started...

Hopefully I'll be back on here tonight with some updated pics & progress.

 

[RonJitsu]

A quick update:
Here are a few pics of the progress, we're still working....
In this next pic: Doug somehow got stuck upside down in the car, with his head stuck between the heater box and the floor, and he couldnt move because the brake lever was stuck... well you can see where....

We used HVAC tape to cover the holes. We were going to use foam but it was easier to do it this way and not have to pull the whole box out...

 

[RonJitsu]

Heater and interior is all back together. We have HEAT!!

 

[tdidieselbobny]

Ummm,that hole you cut in door frame-there seemed to be a bit of rust inside that hole-did you put any rust stop on it? After you get steel welded in,maybe drill a small hole so you can stick one of those penetrating oil red straws in there and spray liberally,at least to slow the rot some if you didn't take care of it.Man,you had way more space to work w/ to cover those holes on blend door. I barely had room to squeeze my hand into the B4 blend door box,but I got the foam on. It's been a couple months and so far the Wal Mart self adhering craft foam is still doing it's job.I did have the tape,but by time I tried manuevering it onto the door,it would be sticking to itself.....

 

[mbatzel]

Ahhhh good times today boys. Took a little longer than expected but that's how it goes when Ron is too busy with an Apple Pie inside. We'll get er buttoned up tomorrow and lookin better than new!!

tdidieselbobny - I sprayed the inside with a rust inhibitor primer to aid in slowing the rot. There was way more than I expected and actually cut part of the wheel well out after that pic was taken.