Took it good golfing. And couldn't figure out the timing issue so I advanced the timing all the way. Lol. Sucky gas mileage now.
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Took it good golfing. And couldn't figure out the timing issue so I advanced the timing all the way. Lol. Sucky gas mileage now.Last edited by RhodeStiva; 05-14-2013, 01:01 PM.;
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Tried to edit and add this but I was too late.
See picture in previous post.
Strut is 19 1/2 inches long. The top strut anchor which is 6mm bolt threads is screwed into the top bolt position
of the hood hinge (replacing the bolt that was there) is from a Ford F150 truck hood strut (bottom anchor).
(There were short and long strut anchors on the F150, you need the short one). The bottom anchor is the
original from the VW and is 8mm diameter bolt. I drilled a 17/64th hole in the fender channel and self threaded
the bolt in. (It's holding OK). I also got struts from a Jaguar which are the same length but the strut is
a slightly smaller diameter. It works also. To not have to drill a hole and use the middle fender bolt hole,
I believe you would need a strut about 3 inches shorter.Last edited by 1990new; 05-14-2013, 02:42 PM.
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Originally posted by 1990new View PostTried to edit and add this but I was too late.
See picture in previous post.
I believe you would need a strut about 3 inches shorter.
See photos with ruler toward the end of this album.
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More like what I did with my Festiva. Left my house early this morning for Edmonton to pick up a B6 shortblock and intake manifold from festyfreak39. He was at work but I did meet his dad! Turned right around and was home by noon. Getting a head done and once all the bits are together they will be going in my daughter's car... hopefully on the May 25th weekend.Ian
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Sucessful JY trip!
Got IAC pigtail, an unbroken b6 dipstick, fuel filter bracket and holder, EVAP canister(canister and fuel filter bracket were both missing from car when I got it), and a couple of mount bolts!
I have enough to attempt starting it tomorrow
All I need for absolute completion is full intake and exhaust. Wanna see if it runs first though before sinking another $400 into it. :lol:
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Taped up some showing wires with blue electric tape.
Cars ride height after engine swap/ engine weight.;
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Originally posted by RhodeStiva View Post
Taped up some showing wires with blue electric tape.
Cars ride height after engine swap/ engine weight.
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Thanks to Dennis, "Gauge", I'm now rolling on these babies! They look great from a ways off. There was some inconsistency in the powder coating, but I think they turned out great. Tire shop already chipped it a bit around the hub. Not sure if I'm going to put the center caps on..if so I'm not sure what color they should be..
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Those are incredibly sexy.
I like how it's a few shades darker than the corner light, but has the reddish hue of the taillights. Really good color choice.Last edited by Spike; 05-15-2013, 05:45 PM.White '92 GL 5-speed BP, G series, Aspire/Rio swapped, "Nancy"
White '89 LX 5-speed, Aspire swapped, Weber carb
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Originally posted by Spike View PostThose are incredibly sexy.
I like how it's a few shades darker than the corner light, but has the reddish hue of the taillights. Really good color choice.
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Fresh B6 swap didn't start.... Have spark and fuel to the rail, but not past that.......
WAT DO!?
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Originally posted by 200KGPGTP View PostFresh B6 swap didn't start.... Have spark and fuel to the rail, but not past that.......
WAT DO!?
What's your compression dry and wet?
Spark going to all four plugs?
Air filter okay?Last edited by Aaronbrook37; 05-15-2013, 10:40 PM.1988 Chevy Sprint Turbo 997cc
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Originally posted by Aaronbrook37 View PostWhat are your injectors doing?
What's your compression dry and wet?
Spark going to all four plugs?
Air filter okay?
No clue
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