Nothing new, long ago a few Golf1/Rabbits got this treatment in the US. Also some later golfs and T4- T5 transporters were changed to aircooled.
(This picture posted by cris_blitz from Belgium)
Converting from watercooled to aircooled?
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Converting from watercooled to aircooled?
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
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Re: Converting from watercooled to aircooled?
Another wicked build by Type 2 Detectives, these guys really set the bar in the UK
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Re: Converting from watercooled to aircooled?
You gotta ask yourself one question WHY?
It only proves you are handy with metal and a welder
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It only proves you are handy with metal and a welder
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Who cares how it's done in California?
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Re: Converting from watercooled to aircooled?
Yes... why?IMPI wrote:You gotta ask yourself one question WHY?
1964 T34 - The Razor: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10290
1956 T2 1b - Gill's bus: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10948
1967 T316 - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10931 & viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15977
2000 beach buggy - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10915
1956 T2 1b - Gill's bus: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10948
1967 T316 - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10931 & viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15977
2000 beach buggy - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10915
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Re: Converting from watercooled to aircooled?
Yeah, but that's an improvement...
1964 T34 - The Razor: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10290
1956 T2 1b - Gill's bus: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10948
1967 T316 - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10931 & viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15977
2000 beach buggy - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10915
1956 T2 1b - Gill's bus: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10948
1967 T316 - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10931 & viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15977
2000 beach buggy - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10915
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Re: Converting from watercooled to aircooled?
The dog has the best of both worlds - they're aircooled most of the time, then when he licks them they're watercooled
Size does matter
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Re: Converting from watercooled to aircooled?
More pictures:
One advantage is: TRACTION. As in not putting it's front paws in the air when trying to make a getaway. Granted, they could have taken the complete Golf engine/transaxle and fitted it transverse at the back. But then, it would'nt be of interest to an aircooled forum.
There are several clips on youtube of racing aircooled Golf/Rabbits.
If this link do'nt work, just search an you will find.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SxENFhI_YA
One advantage is: TRACTION. As in not putting it's front paws in the air when trying to make a getaway. Granted, they could have taken the complete Golf engine/transaxle and fitted it transverse at the back. But then, it would'nt be of interest to an aircooled forum.
There are several clips on youtube of racing aircooled Golf/Rabbits.
If this link do'nt work, just search an you will find.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SxENFhI_YA
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
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Re: Converting from watercooled to aircooled?
COMPLETELY WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!karmakoma wrote:Why does a dog lick his own you know what?
Cause he can
"]Why does a dog lick his own BALLS??????????????????????????
Its to get that Epol/bobtail taste out of its mouth
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Re: Converting from watercooled to aircooled?
Another picture:
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).