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Vanagon Nut
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 Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:22 pm Post subject: Correct? Incorrect? PIC (spare tire parts orientation) |
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Hi all.
Kinda like the subject says. Sucha lame question coming from a guy who has his conversion running.... 
I'm hoping this is the right way though I suspect it may not be.
Installed the other way, the rad hose is in the way.  (it's a FLAPS equivalent)
Thanks!
Neil.
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need2boat
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:03 pm Post subject: here what it looks like on mine. . . |
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I happen to have these pics on my mac. It should give you a good idea.
JFF
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Vanagon Nut
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you for posting those images JFF.
That makes sense. The curve of the rod more or less follows the sidewall on tire. I did end up installing it that way. I kinda shoved the hoses around til it fit.
On mine, there seems to be a *hair* of pressure on the "upper" rad hose. Cutting/welding to drop the clamshell a little may be the solution.
This water cooled stuff is still new to me. 
(Jetta engine into my air cooled Westy)
Cheers,
Neil.
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need2boat
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:27 am Post subject: right on! |
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no problem, Do you see the valve to turn off the coolant/heat to the front for use in the summer. It's nice to have and cost about 4.00 with parts from Home depot.
JFF
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Vanagon Nut
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:48 am Post subject: Re: right on! |
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no problem, Do you see the valve to turn off the coolant/heat to the front for use in the summer. It's nice to have and cost about 4.00 with parts from Home depot.
JFF |
Yup. I noticed it.
I installed a new heat control valve as the cooling system is almost 100% new.
That valve makes good sense though. Especially since the cables tend to f up and the valve itself will f up eventually too.
Neil.
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