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== Coolant System == | == Coolant System == | ||
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+ | The 82 & 83' diesels have a radiator setup that should be overhauled to the newer setup. | ||
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+ | The main differences between this setup compared to the later vanagon radiator setup is the following: | ||
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+ | * Newer radiator shroud (metal) non-ac from an 85-90 van to be safe. The stock diesel one is plastic and not usable | ||
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+ | You ''can'' use an AC fan-shroud, but you'll need to make an adaptor as shown below. | ||
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+ | * Newer lower radiator support brackets 85-90. It doesn't matter if it's AC or non-AC | ||
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+ | * New radiator hoses; the return hose is different between the diesel vanagon and the newer setups | ||
=== Radiator Replacement === | === Radiator Replacement === |
Revision as of 00:50, 7 June 2016
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Coolant System
The 82 & 83' diesels have a radiator setup that should be overhauled to the newer setup.
The main differences between this setup compared to the later vanagon radiator setup is the following:
- Newer radiator shroud (metal) non-ac from an 85-90 van to be safe. The stock diesel one is plastic and not usable
You can use an AC fan-shroud, but you'll need to make an adaptor as shown below.
- Newer lower radiator support brackets 85-90. It doesn't matter if it's AC or non-AC
- New radiator hoses; the return hose is different between the diesel vanagon and the newer setups
Radiator Replacement
Photo
Here is a photo of the electrical done on Betsy
Radiator Fan Replacement
Photo
Libby Bong
1x 2"x30" black pipe(pre cut piece sold at homedepot)
1x 2" to 1 1/2" rubber reducer with clamps
1x 5/16" brass hose barb
10ft of 5/16" silicone hose, couldn't get any smaller quanity.
cost me $15 bucks to make it, plus it looks cool sitting in my garage.