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November 15, 2009, 04:07:05 pm

Wayland

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What would you do?
« on: November 15, 2009, 04:07:05 pm »
Ok, here's my dilemma: The vehicle is an 84 Grumman Kubvan, with a 1.6na. I was planning on turboing it, and collected all the parts to do so, as well as an egt gauge. Recently I found a 1.6 TD motor for sale nearby, and being the VW diesel sucker that I am, I bought it. It is now sitting in my shop. Mileage and con. are unknown, other than that I saw it run and it didn't seem to have excessive blowby. The na motor in the van has good comp. and oil pressure, and starts easily in any weather. I also recently replaced the HG, timing belt, and glow plugs. I had no probs with it driving around last summer. I thought it would be nice to have a "real" TD, w/ oil squirters, especially since I'm pushing a heavier vehicle, but I know the motor in the van is in good shape, and I don't really feel like an engine swap now that the weather is wet and cold. I don't plan on getting huge power out of this motor, but stock TD power would be great. So, what would you do?
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Reply #1November 15, 2009, 04:31:30 pm

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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2009, 04:31:30 pm »
Make the TD the winter rebuild project. Do it slow, and do it right, and thow it in when spring rolls around.

Love the Kubvan, there were a few of them for sale around here over the summer... Definitely something you don't see every day. Post some pics when you get a chance. I'm dying to see one done up with decent rims and paint (or polished). Like a more modern Fridolin.
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Reply #2November 15, 2009, 05:15:26 pm

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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2009, 05:15:26 pm »
kubvan? you lucky bugger.
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Reply #3November 16, 2009, 07:34:28 am

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« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2009, 07:34:28 am »
whats a kubvan?
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Reply #4November 16, 2009, 08:02:45 am

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« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2009, 08:02:45 am »
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Reply #5November 16, 2009, 08:18:07 am

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« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2009, 08:18:07 am »
that thing is absolutely hideous...
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Reply #6November 16, 2009, 11:17:57 am

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« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2009, 11:17:57 am »
That's so cool!! Aluminum body? No rust haha. :D
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Reply #7November 16, 2009, 12:32:41 pm

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« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2009, 12:32:41 pm »
Quote from: Rabbit on Roids on November 16, 2009, 08:18:07 am
that thing is absolutely hideous...

But it's more comfortable to sleep in than a Rabbit, and besides, what other vehicle can you drive down the highway with the doors open?
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Reply #8November 16, 2009, 12:35:39 pm

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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2009, 12:35:39 pm »
No offence ...

Quote from: Rabbit on Roids on November 16, 2009, 08:18:07 am
that thing is absolutely hideous...

but a big +1  ;D 

I'd probably do all the 'usual' power mods for the 1.6TD.
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Reply #9November 16, 2009, 12:41:04 pm

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« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2009, 12:41:04 pm »
I would love a kubvan, they are the ultimate in coolness.

that and being made mostly out of aluminum, they are lighter than a MK1 rabbit(helped by the fact that, being a delivery van, they don't have many of the street trim items that rabbits do)
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Reply #10November 16, 2009, 01:38:16 pm

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« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2009, 01:38:16 pm »
I would love to make a camper out of a kubvan. A Westphalia kubvan would be a real unique item.
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Reply #11November 16, 2009, 08:56:14 pm

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« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2009, 08:56:14 pm »
Put the turbo stuff on the old NA engine.
 It can handle it if you don't beat on it,..
 and everything will be ready for the true TD block when the NA block wears out.
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Reply #12November 16, 2009, 09:54:18 pm

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« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2009, 09:54:18 pm »
" What would you do?"

If you were asked to give it all up fer freedom.

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Reply #13November 16, 2009, 10:45:34 pm

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Reply #14November 18, 2009, 10:35:35 am

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« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2009, 10:35:35 am »
A little off topic but... This vehicle isn't on Lasqueti Island is it? I thought there was no form of motorized transportation on the island?
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