Converting from early style oil cooler to later style..

[Manstache]

I'm converting my 1970 early style oil cooler to the later 1971 and on style. And the mount that sits on the block dosen't fit! the mounting threads on the new mount are to big for the holes on the block. Does this happen to everyone? what do I need to do?
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[glutamodo]

Yep, it happens to anyone who makes this conversion on old SP blocks.

You'll need to drill the two holes out and it would probably be best to get an M6 to M8 "step stud" to replace the M6 stud on the block.

-Andy

[Manstache]

thanks, tell me more about this step stud? and maybe a link?
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[Manstache]

oh and the kit i bought doesnt have any nuts!?
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[johnR]

Do you have a link to the kit you bought so we know what parts you have?

[glutamodo]

Step studs look like this - this one comes in the engine case hardware kits, but this one is only just barely long enough - it's bit short for what you need, I think this one is intended to go the other way around, mounting an early cooler on a later block since the kits are for new engine blocks which come with M8 threads.

these are typical of what you see in a decently equipped hardware store's metric automotive stud drawer:

[69 Jim]

I believe these are the correct ones:

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VHD%2DN14%2D4521

[glutamodo]

yeah that's the same one - M6 to M8, 23mm overall length. However, CIP is out of them.
Airhead has them http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/clips...te-n144521 -

But I'd try a local hardware store first.

[Manstache]

http://www.mamotorworks.com/acvw?frame=1.4952 thats what I have, how do i take the stud out of the block?
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[69 Jim]

[Gary]

[69 Jim]

[Cusser]

Ace Hardware by me definitely carries those 6mm x 8mm step studs, saw them last week.
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[69 Jim]

[Gary]

^^ Ace is really good about having oddball fasteners. I'm glad Cusser mentioned that.
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[Manstache]

Stay away from MidAmerica. They are nothing but junk peddlers regardless of their fluff that they're "VW enthusiasts". Just review the MAM feedback thread in the Buyer/Seller forum.
This i have learned, it took one month to get the stupid fan shroud.
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[JonF]

when i changed mine over i just drilled out the hole on the left side so the stud would hit and then used the bolt that help the old cooler in place. so far it has worked just fine.
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[aircooled casey]

I have the same issue I have a molested motor. it's a b6 code but it's converted dual port and it HAD a blocked of atf oil pump. But the question I have is i'm rebuilding it for my 73 thing with gas heat and I was going to replace the fan shroud since I don't need heat. Would I be better off just replacing the shroud with a 36hp pre 71. or should I buy the 71 and up 36hp shroud and convert the oil cooler to a new style. Thanks for your advice

['69Custom]