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February 11th 2004, 20:57
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I was going to mount my radiator in the front laying down with air intakes in the front tire well area. Then I was going to cut exhaust vents in the hood to let the hot pass through air out. It would also help to keep my windshield defrosted in the winter.
 You could also use the radiator for a heat source up font in the winter. 
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February 11th 2004, 22:50
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Well, it's an original RS rad, and I figure I should at least have the same
capacity. It actually looks kinda cool, it has 2 fans in the back. Too bad I need to cover it completely with a fibreglass box or something..... Rob.
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February 12th 2004, 01:58
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I just love to see somebody else convertin'...
all the time I've spent staring at my bus and scratchin' my head, it feels good to see another trying to sort everything out. :agree:
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February 25th 2004, 09:16
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Cormac,
I assume you are talking about putting the rad in the back of the bug ? I guess it depends on the size of the rad. In my case there will be no space left. (My webserver went for a dump so you can't see the pics right now). The radiator reaches all the way up to the rear windshield. HTH Rob.
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March 7th 2004, 10:17
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Time for another update.
I received my engine adaptor ! Yay ! :agree: I also have now finally finished the engine. I had to go back to the dealer 3 times to get the right rocker cover gasket. Now for some bad news. Since I now have the adapter I can finally see where the engine is going to sit...and guess what.... IT'S TOO WIDE !!! The timing belt covers will hit de sides of the engine compartment where the bumper mounts are.... So it looks like I'll be building a removable rear end as well  Rob.
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March 7th 2004, 11:15
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Removable rear end is not a bad thing. This conversion is making you do something you will be sooo grateful for later on...
I've got a lot of mine worked out. Most of the plumbing done, half of the fuel lines made, half of the wiring done (all these halves are because I need the specific parts for the other half, which I don't have...) If I could get the rest of the parts, I could try a test fire within a week...but it may be a month to get the rest of the parts.
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March 13th 2004, 16:50
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Engine is in !!
I've got the engine mounted.
Turns out I needed to cut the tranny mounts because it interfered with 2 of the bolts of the adapter. Take a look. Also check out my websire for more details (http://www.vanbran.com/bug)   Rob.
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