Quote from: "53 willys"well I got it running and driving.......problem is when I pulled it out of the shop last night to drive it.I go around the block 2 times...on the 3rd run the heater core blew open and filled my car with coolant :cry: the other problem is it feels like I am not getting into 1st gear...the shifter is all the way over but it feels like 3rd when I take off...maybe my trans linkage is out of adjustment???pretty bummed about it....I wanted to have this car done but now I gotta go back to my regular job...Trans linkage is a pain in the ass to adjust without that little tool but we can get it.The heater core is another story.I don't want to bum you out more but that's not a fun job. Have to completely remove the dash so don't be reassembling anything up there right now.I suspect maybe the necks got weakend when you replaced the hoses, they are famous for leaking after being messed with.Good new is you have a guide, been there done that so no worries.Let em know when you are going to start on it and I'll see if I can come help. Now that I've done it I don't think it's that bad but that first dash swap was nerve racking.At least it runs so you are on the correct path. It's all the little things that seem to take up the time.
well I got it running and driving.......problem is when I pulled it out of the shop last night to drive it.I go around the block 2 times...on the 3rd run the heater core blew open and filled my car with coolant :cry: the other problem is it feels like I am not getting into 1st gear...the shifter is all the way over but it feels like 3rd when I take off...maybe my trans linkage is out of adjustment???pretty bummed about it....I wanted to have this car done but now I gotta go back to my regular job...
Looks great ! Where did you get your blue intercooler hose ?
That looks SO perfect. I wonder how much that has increased in value... Invaluable!!!
new glow plug relay is on it's way my Deutz relay did not work right...I also have a new heater core $45...it's at the shop...I will hopefully get this car ready by the beginning of next week.... Dan I need your help adjusting the shifter linkage....I dont have the little VW shifter plate....do we need it???
http://www.vwdieselparts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7676
That's looking really good! Congrats!BTW; I hope you will soon send pictures of your front bumper with the new I/C in place. Is it going to fit with the original 'big bumper'?Interested since I have a similar intercooler for my Jetta too.
VWCaddy's link is still good in that thread.Here it is to save clicking. This is the 150 DPI scan of the actual tool on Roger Brown's site. You should just be able to Right-click and Save As and print it out 1 to 1 on card stock, etc.Andrew