"late style" 1.8t running backward! Flint European Auto.

[Zeitgeist 13]

I was just looking at a T4 front suspension, and it got me thinking that with the reversed Quattro drive, you could theoretically convert a 2WD T3 over to AWD by using a T4 front subframe, which looks kinda like the one in a Syncro. It obviously would bolt up quite differently, but the track is close (62.6" vs 61.8"). Lots of mods involved, but...

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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[casey79westfalia]

I love mechanics like you xoo00oox. Keep up the good work. Looking back If I would have known you were going to be doing 1.8t installs I would have been right at your door step. I loved your vr conversion. Keep it up buddy.
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66 Westfalia
87 Westfalia Syncro "Phoenix"
88 Double Cab
76 Porsche 914
2014 Audi Q7
2010 Tdi Sportwagen

Currently looking for 62 Double Cab, 66 Westfalia Parts!
(Rear seat and pedestal, bumpers, mirrors)

http://www.baycountrymotors.com

My 87 Syncro Westfalia 1.8t Restoration

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=418933

"Do it the right way, or you'll pay for it"

[xoo00oox]

Thanks Casey'-
I love seeing the updates to your projects too. I have a '69 single-cab in need of a body job, I'd like to do the 1.8/5speed in that too. If your ever in need of an engine job, we could work out a deal!


Andrew-

[tristessa]

[xoo00oox]

This engine is now in use. See details on this thread........
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=568346&start=300

[regis101]

Gawd that's pertty. Cali-land can be a drag at times
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Peace, Regis

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14 hours of use update. We added a tune to the ECM bringing HP to around 200. While road testing, an 18psi boost blew the brand new plastic diverter apart. Replaced it with a stronger one and all is good. I'm Very happy that we are able to successfully use these engines!

[Jon_slider]

[regis101]

[Wangta]

[xoo00oox]

[Jon_slider]

1. Take a reversed 1.8t to a California Referee, with whatever tranny you want,
2. Show, tell, answer questions, leave with a checklist
3. Come back after doing what they required, and Pass. Your Van is now set for life.
4. Get an Executive Order, Market your conversion as Cali legal. Now You are set for life.. LOL

Share what you learn.
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My Soapboxes: Inflation; Handling; Gearing; Decoupling; Swepco

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[Wangta]

[Zeitgeist 13]

Giving credit where credit is due...

I forgot where the inspiration for the electrical box in my ALH swap came from until this thread popped back up.

I think I used the same box, but I had to cut a 1.5" section out of the middle and ABS weld it back together. I opted for a voltage meter.

Thanks Andrew, that allowed me to really tidy up the engine compartment.
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[xoo00oox]

Nice looking tdi job there Zeit, are you driving it yet? I like that by using that electrical box I can keep the ECM and relays nice and dry but still in the engine compartment, it's working out great. What have you got in your box? There's not much electrical with your Mtdi. [/code]

[Zeitgeist 13]

Thanks. I have the breakers and relays for the intercooler fan and pump, as well as the glow plug relay and fuse. The box slides out for service and then tucks out of the way when unneeded.

I just need to weld up an intake manifold and connect all the gauges for it to be running again. The cool thing is that the way I've configured the install, if the reverse running TDI ever comes to pass everything would essentially stay in the same place.
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[ALIKA T3]

[Zeitgeist 13]

Thanks! I believe it's a throttle position sensor used on the Land Rover 300tdi
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[ALIKA T3]