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Reply #15July 25, 2018, 05:14:43 pm

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Re: AAZ going in to a 914...
« Reply #15 on: July 25, 2018, 05:14:43 pm »
That`s what I thought.

Reply #16August 09, 2018, 07:32:59 am

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Re: AAZ going in to a 914...
« Reply #16 on: August 09, 2018, 07:32:59 am »
Engine is bolted in, mk2 mount on the back side of the engine, stock transmission mounts on the Porsche 901 trans. Might have to add a 4th mount on the left side of the engine (front? at the power steering pump  that I don't need) We'll see after it's fired up. Rad mount is the next issue. Car once had a rad in the front to cool a dodge 360. pipes are still there... going to try to put a smaller rad in the engine bay so I can close the front trunk back up into a sealed dry compartment. Currently has the front of the car swiss cheesed and a big hole in a fender well to let the air flow back out.
Do pictures have to be posted elsewhere and then linked??

Reply #17August 09, 2018, 08:50:28 pm

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« Reply #17 on: August 09, 2018, 08:50:28 pm »
Yes, I believe images need to be hosted elsewhere.  I've been using Imgur lately since the photobucket debacle. 

Reply #18September 01, 2018, 07:16:55 am

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« Reply #18 on: September 01, 2018, 07:16:55 am »
Honda civic rad in the engine compartment. Not sure if it will be enough. Should be according to the adaptor kit company but natural airflow won't be great. Probably have to run the fan a lot more than the same engine in the jetta. Lower mk2 rad hose is a direct fit, had to cut and paste on the upper. Custom part for the heater hose outlet on the back of the head, going to direct connect without a heater core for now.  Progress is slow when you have a day job!

Reply #19September 01, 2018, 02:00:42 pm

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« Reply #19 on: September 01, 2018, 02:00:42 pm »
You might consider an mTDI.  The higher thermal efficiency of the direct injection dumps way less heat into the coolant (~1/2) for the same power. 

Reply #20September 02, 2018, 08:52:20 am

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« Reply #20 on: September 02, 2018, 08:52:20 am »
Down the road.... but for now using what I have.

Reply #21September 02, 2018, 09:55:23 am

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« Reply #21 on: September 02, 2018, 09:55:23 am »
I can understand using what you have.  I just mentioned it to keep in mind if you have issues with radiator sizing.  The TDI can use a much smaller radiator due to the drastically reduced heat load on the cooling system.   

Reply #22September 05, 2018, 05:43:02 am

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Re: AAZ going in to a 914...
« Reply #22 on: September 05, 2018, 05:43:02 am »
Next issue: fuel return line on the 914 tank has been messed with.... If I hook as is I'll have the fuel returning to the bottom of the tank. I assume it should be dumping at the top?? or is it an issue?

Reply #23September 05, 2018, 10:54:47 pm

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Re: AAZ going in to a 914...
« Reply #23 on: September 05, 2018, 10:54:47 pm »
I don't see it as an issue,  as long as it returns that is all I would worry about. 

Reply #24September 08, 2018, 05:12:01 pm

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« Reply #24 on: September 08, 2018, 05:12:01 pm »
Close enough I had it fired up today... didn't run long enough to suck fuel from the tank through the whole system. Quit for today. Tomorrow put the wheels back on and sit the back end on the ground, fill the tank to the top. Gravity should push fuel as far as the filter if I take the bleed screw out the way everything sits. Should be an easy fire after that... We'll see.

Reply #25September 08, 2018, 08:16:18 pm

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Re: AAZ going in to a 914...
« Reply #25 on: September 08, 2018, 08:16:18 pm »
I swap a spare IN bolt and banjo onto the pump OUT bolt location and then pull a vacuum on it.  It pulls fuel from the tank, primes the filter, and primes the pump completely.  Easy peasy.  I then have the metal lines tight at the pump but loose at the injectors and crank the engine over until there are some spurts of diesel at a injectors.  Tighten them down and it will fire right off and run well if everything else was done correctly. 

Reply #26September 08, 2018, 10:36:04 pm

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« Reply #26 on: September 08, 2018, 10:36:04 pm »
I agree with Libby,  Pull fuel through the system then try it with loosened injector nuts. If fuel shows, even on just a couple then tighten them all and try to start it. 

I think your trouble was there is only so much fuel in the pump and it generally is not enough to prime a line from the tank especially if the filter has some air in it. 


Reply #27September 09, 2018, 08:03:20 pm

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Reply #28September 10, 2018, 12:12:05 am

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« Reply #28 on: September 10, 2018, 12:12:05 am »
Nice coal, turn down the fuel screw a tad.  Don't want to draw unnecessary attention to what might be a non standard power plant in there. 

Reply #29September 10, 2018, 05:34:36 am

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« Reply #29 on: September 10, 2018, 05:34:36 am »
Don't remember the coal being quite so bad with this engine in the Jetta. fuel going down, and maybe the smaller turbo back on too. maybe a little slow to spool.
Non standard engine isn't really an issue... car is old enough that emissions isn't a problem here. And as for the insurance company, it's still a four cylinder....
VW Oil pressure switch in the back of the head running the porsche idiot light works fine. Did have an oil leak and figured out the sensor wasn't screwed in tight enough... had it out to screw a gauge in and do a pressure check.. Early VW water outlet for head with a screw in sensor hooked to the Porsche temp gauge seems to work fine. Ran it for 20 minutes or so and it got to about 165 according to my infrared temp gun, showed just over 1/2 on gauge. Next step is garage cleanup, put the trunk lid back on, back it outside for a bath, and take it for a drive. Then to the muffler shop. Probably leave it straight through for now, may wind up with a muffler though. This engine seems louder than the other one I'm running, partly because the timing is advanced a little more on this one I think.

 

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