1.6L TD in a Dodge Caravan

[arb]

My incremental work in the zero degree (not wind chill) temps last night were:  I applied liquid tape to the connections on the GP relay. I also installed plastic wire split conduit from 6" inside the car to about 18" in the engine compartment. I have the temp probe ready to install in the boss. I tried to take a photo of this small work, but the camera froze more than I did and refused to snap. So, here's a frozen photo from my wife's home town instead ;-)

[Dirtrag2]

you ere a brave man to work in those chilly conditions  
keep up the good work, can't wait to hear it's done :!:

[arb]

you ere a brave man to work in those chilly conditions  
keep up the good work, can't wait to hear it's done :!:

Either that or a bit crazy ;-P I'm quite motivated to start driving it as my daily driver.

Thanks !!

[Dirtrag2]

Personally I think we are all a bit crazy  :lol:  
BTW I like what you did with your gauge cluster!

[Smokey Eddy]

that is some CLEAN wiring. I really like it.

[dillenger1]

the amount of time that goes in to these project is insane.I spent 1 full year on my truck working whenever i could.the end is the worst when your close to driving but there alway little thing that need worked out.

[arb]

the amount of time that goes in to these project is insane.I spent 1 full year on my truck working whenever i could.the end is the worst when your close to driving but there alway little thing that need worked out.

LOL !! How true. Building an airplane is the same thing.. we have a saying

"95% done, 50% more to go."  But, like building a plane, it is well worth it as I will effective have a NEW car you can't buy anywhere for less than the price of a junker.

Here's the view of the 1 degree snowscape I walked into last night for a few frozen minutes of preasureable work.

Here is the GP relay and the liquid tape I put on the connections.

Here's the conduit. This will be tie-rapped to the side next to the power brake unit.

[arb]

Back to work after 3 days off. I had high hopes of big progress, but it was bitter cold here. Some days were below zero F without wind. But, I did get some things done... even with the additional half a foot of snow. It sure looks good, though.

Poor frozen car...

OK, I decided I wanted the GP relay inside the car to protect against corrosion.

The duel fuses are at the battery.

Here is the grommet I made with radiator hose.

Here is high temp RTV for sealing and fire proofing of sorts.

[arb]

Here's what I have left to do in some what of an order:

Connect the sensor lines to the engine
Connect the wires from the instrument cluster to the vehicle / engine
Secure the wiring harness from the cluster under the hood
Secure the GP relay
Replace knee board below steering column
Mount fuel filter
Mount aux fuel pump
Fabricate anti-torque engine mount.
Connect turbo drain line to block
remove gasser wires / ECM
Install coolant lines
Install alternator mount    ****  Almost forgot this one ***
Install alternator               ****  Almost forgot this one ***
Find right side belt for alternator   ****  Almost forgot this one ***
install a/c compressor mount and compressor   ****  Almost forgot this one ***
Install radiator & expansion tank
Fill coolant
Install battery box
Fabricate intake filter lines / install
Install intake heater
Connect turbo - intake (intercooler when spring comes)
Torque passenger side drive shaft bolts
Install clamps to down pipe / flex joint
Fabricate S.S. elbow of 130 degrees
Install exhaust / muffler
Remove stock fuel pump power
Start engine
Run to operating temp w/o expansion tank cap
Top off coolant
Retorque head bolts
Attach hood to hinges

WOW, I have lots more to do…. Good thing it will be warmer here this week.

[arb]

There are 2 more items I need to do.

I need to get and install a speedo sending unit on my trans. Does anyone have one ? Here's my request:
http://www.vwdiesel.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=133588#133588

I also need to connect the fuel lines and the block heater wire.

[dillenger1]

your getting assaulted by "the little things"I hate all the small electrical stuff that needs done.Do you have a tach in the dash?Im doing my digital dakota box as we speak.I cant find the toyota igniter signal wire for the tach though.I have three different manuals none with the proper schematics for the v6 engine,sucks.

[arb]

. browers errors

[arb]

your getting assaulted by "the little things"I hate all the small electrical stuff that needs done.Do you have a tach in the dash?Im doing my digital dakota box as we speak.I cant find the toyota igniter signal wire for the tach though.I have three different manuals none with the proper schematics for the v6 engine,sucks.

LOL !!  Yeah, you got it !!  I wanted to try and use the Chrysler speedo that is in the dash. It is electronic. That's why I want the speedo gear sending unit for my VW trans.... do you have one ? Progress was slow this weekend due to a sore throught I developed. The 10 degree days that returned has something to do with it too.

I have the Chrysler repair manual with good wiring diagrams, or so they look ;-)

[jtanguay]

i've seen a guy convert an electrical gauge into mechanical... he used some tube to make it work.  i would go that route rather than electrical... some units use an inductive signal.  i could get more info on how it was done if you're serious about it.

it was for an Audi  :wink: but should work on the Chrysler

[arb]

i've seen a guy convert an electrical gauge into mechanical... he used some tube to make it work.  i would go that route rather than electrical... some units use an inductive signal.  i could get more info on how it was done if you're serious about it.

it was for an Audi  :wink: but should work on the Chrysler

I'd be game for that...  let me know. Otherwise the electrical gear sending unit I'll keep looking for.