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jimf909 
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Joined: April 03, 2014
Posts: 7480
Location: WA/ID
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 Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2019 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: Storage over transmission |
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I really liked this box and the rest of this build. Someday I'll get a LiFePo battery in that space.
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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vanagonjr
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Joined: October 07, 2010
Posts: 3431
Location: Dartmouth, Mass.
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| Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2019 7:04 pm Post subject: Re: Storage over transmission |
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| Vashon wrote: |
Ok here's a question regarding that space. I have a 2wd '87 wolfsburg aka weekender.
I would really like a built in water tank . I've looked at under frame versions of water tanks and the camper model ones in the cabinets . The cabinet one just won't work and the under the frame ones might, But tell if I am wrong, the synchros use that space for the fuel tank? Has anyone ever tried a water tank in that space? Its a weird shaped space I admit. |
I have the same van as you. When I was doing my engine conversion, I was planning on a tank in that very space. Plan was a screw-out clean-out/fill port in the van, just behind rear seat.
Water feed was going to be to sprayer out the back of the van.
I would up switching from a DIY ABA to a professionally installed 1.8T and I figure with engine & trans in place, I missed my window of opportunity. O
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Flint reversed 1.8T W/Passat 5-Speed
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FAQ thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=525798 |
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syncrodoka
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Joined: December 27, 2005
Posts: 12008
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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| Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:14 am Post subject: Re: Storage over transmission |
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| I remember seeing many posts from Andrew a while ago (5-10 yrs?) - what happened to him? I cannot even find him in the memberlist. |
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Hehe...where's Waldo?  |
He is ?waldo? that is his new avatar |
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tristessa
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Joined: April 07, 2004
Posts: 3992
Location: Portland, OR
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| Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 11:58 am Post subject: Re: Storage over transmission |
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| There goes my attempt at being subtle instead of coming right out and saying it... |
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Rorke
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Joined: August 04, 2016
Posts: 255
Location: Traverse City, MI
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| Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: Storage over transmission |
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280 ah and start battery.
Power to studs in engine bay.
Held down by rivnuts.
1/4" plywood top.
Wood framed. Foam packing material to fill.
Marine insulation below. Super quiet compared to stock.
Heat mat for winter.
Red Arc in the wardrobe.
Good use of the space. Puts weight over the transaxle.
Been working on the Sea Cow for months. Have barely driven because of trans issues.
All is resolved.. Pumped to hit the road.
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