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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #30 on: August 18, 2010, 10:46:03 PM »
the cooling system has me intrigued to say the least. would you build another turbo oil supply line for me? that is nice and clean looking. 8)
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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #31 on: August 21, 2010, 10:25:41 PM »
Im friggin tired .... lol but the pics must go up ...

alt bracket in ...
new oil return line...
hot side water manifold done ....
new alt in ... needs the belt ... easy step

checkout the solution i had for the water pump ... 
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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #32 on: August 21, 2010, 10:30:13 PM »
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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #33 on: August 21, 2010, 10:37:30 PM »
Ok so I can machine garage fab and run hose ... But I am going to need some help on the electrical side for sure.

I dont pretend to know a thing about doing electrical work..... I know red cable plus ... black cable neg ....

So I am going to need some serious help this week. I did purchase the ACME wire kit for the glow plug with relay and fuse ....

So if you are a electronic wiz I would love your help and insight. I can run wire and make it look pretty just dont know a thing about it ....

Electricity equals  =   F^&% Magic ... lmao
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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #34 on: August 22, 2010, 12:18:08 AM »
very impressive on the water pump, now you could run the manual pump for a back up plan huh? you should show Jeff what you did I think you have figured it out!!! ;D
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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #35 on: August 22, 2010, 06:47:37 PM »
Ok so i only got a few hours in tonight ... the cooling system is done .... the electric pump works great.

I am going to revise the hot side manifold ... hose barbs ....

Take a look this thing should run cool for the most part .....

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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #36 on: August 26, 2010, 07:30:39 PM »
the diesel lives and breaths .... I have lots of loose end to clean up but she is up and running
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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #37 on: August 26, 2010, 10:28:24 PM »
congrats!! I HOPE to hear mine going clickity clack soon...
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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #38 on: August 27, 2010, 04:54:38 PM »
Nice work on the project.  You'll have to let us know how she handles. 
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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #39 on: August 30, 2010, 09:11:56 PM »
well got the cooling all dialed in so far.

still have a little air in the system and a few little bugs I need to work out .... i really want to find a accurate temp gauge ... for the ZUK

the video is just the first test run more pics of my set up tomorrow


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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #40 on: August 30, 2010, 09:16:20 PM »
I forgot to mention today was the first test drive ....  ;D I cant wait to get her on the road for a real test, my new calmini lift is stiff and bouncy still needs to be broke in right



intake tomorrow and exhaust this weekend
 
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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #41 on: August 30, 2010, 11:08:09 PM »
Exhaust?  I think it sounds GREAT now!  Love that whistle.
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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #42 on: September 01, 2010, 07:40:41 AM »
Ran her today for a hour straight ... never above 135F ... this is with no thermostat. I have a second electric fan going on when snail mail gets it to me.

VW emblems to be mounted as soon as they show up from snail mail ....

Lesson learned, dont drive down a bumpy road at any speed without securing the hood ...lol ! yes I have a new dent in hood small but a reminder to pay attention to what im doing.

 

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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #43 on: September 01, 2010, 04:25:09 PM »
Nice work! Love that whistle too, turbo's are sure fun. Your lucky the hood didn't take out your windsheild and frame too! ;D
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Re: 1988 VW TURBO DIESEL CONVERSION BEGINS HER NAME IS DEBBIE..
« Reply #44 on: September 02, 2010, 07:09:58 AM »
Ok I MOUNTED THE NEW STEERING STABILIZER LAST NIGHT. " PRO COMP" BOLTS DIRECTLY TO THE AXEL AND STEERING ARM.PLACED THE $4 BLUE BOOT TO MATCH THE THE CALMINI DUST BOOTS.

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