What did you do on your car today?
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Re: What did you do on your car today?
Hi Gerlach my engine is a 1776 with tdo4 Turbo, charge cooler and management. A diy system always under construction.
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Thanks for the info Wentzel. Sounds like a nice setup. Busy building an 1835 with a Rajay T-30 turbo with 2 36DRLA Carbs and MSD setup. What cam are you running on it?Wentzel wrote:Hi Gerlach my engine is a 1776 with tdo4 Turbo, charge cooler and management. A diy system always under construction.
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Done by proxy by VdubTech crew , new fuel lines and pump, new coil , points plugs, condenser. Fuel tank cleaned new fuel filter. Carb body changed and new internals, fitted Gt 2 tip 4 into 1 exhaust. Tightened inlet set up.
I fixed window pillar,reconditioned and installed dash trim strip on cubby ,but most important i got to drive my Ghia hassle free , no idling no dying out or breaking down! YIPee thanks @bugger and VdubTech
I fixed window pillar,reconditioned and installed dash trim strip on cubby ,but most important i got to drive my Ghia hassle free , no idling no dying out or breaking down! YIPee thanks @bugger and VdubTech
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Re: What did you do on your car today?
62vwbeetle wrote:Done by proxy by VdubTech crew , new fuel lines and pump, new coil , points plugs, condenser. Fuel tank cleaned new fuel filter. Carb body changed and new internals, fitted Gt 2 tip 4 into 1 exhaust. Tightened inlet set up.
I fixed window pillar,reconditioned and installed dash trim strip on cubby ,but most important i got to drive my Ghia hassle free , no idling no dying out or breaking down! YIPee thanks @bugger and VdubTech
Hey Brother dont worry I got stuck a few times test driving trying to diagnose the Problem but it was enjoyable break downs as you only got Thumbs ups from Passerbys
Enjoy and thanks for the Good words
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Got back from the Karoo today. will upload some photos of the stuff that i have seen that i must get my hands on and take it back home.
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After close to 5 months of crap strike of SAPO, my stainless valves from CB Performance have arrived. Thanks for the help Calooker, after all the crap you have to go through with that shipment. Will do business with you again.
Time to start my build thread.
Time to start my build thread.
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Glad you got it Gerlach good luck with the build and keep us up do date.
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Thanks Wentzel. Will do so. Waiting for connection rods to land with my friend.Wentzel wrote:Glad you got it Gerlach good luck with the build and keep us up do date.
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Refitted wiper motor blew a fuse , went for a drive, and laded up at VdubTech booked her in for a mini motor overhaul sorry guys. December seems to be my vw month suppose happens when have time on hands
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Took my ride out for a coast ride just to get some fuel in her lungs. Was a super nice day this side.
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Did a small trip in the splitty honeydew to home
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Played with the timing map and took a drive. Feels ok but need more testing and fine tuning.
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