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by buggin2
Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:18 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: wireing troubles.
Replies: 7
Views: 2932

Re: wireing troubles.

Thanks, I need to check out my newly aquired truck for good harness, after I finish my gm project, so it will be awhile so don't save for me. But thanks I'll keep you in mind when I get there. Buggin2.
by buggin2
Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:04 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2 from one, 81 pickup diesel 1 with aftermarket turbo
Replies: 0
Views: 8421

2 from one, 81 pickup diesel 1 with aftermarket turbo

Hello folks. I have 2 diesel caddy's, both have 5 spd trannys and were NA from factory, I rebuilt one motor stock, then found a aftermarket turbo on Craigslist (oh joy) and installed it, it works great! But the body and electrical are not so good :( and the steering and front suspension parts are al...
by buggin2
Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: wireing troubles.
Replies: 7
Views: 2932

Re: wireing troubles.

Ok thanks, I have to finish the 84 chevy 6.2 diesel project first, then I have a truck to drive while I tackle this project. :D
by buggin2
Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:56 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: wireing troubles.
Replies: 7
Views: 2932

Re: wireing troubles.

Ok I like the fan relay in the engine bay upgrade, but my wireing has been cut and spliced so much I dont know what goes where, not cut by me, by the way :wink: There are melted wires under the dash and the glowplug light stays on all the time, I bought a brand new glow plug relay, $78.00 ouch ! Did...
by buggin2
Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:31 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: wireing troubles.
Replies: 7
Views: 2932

wireing troubles.

Hey I have a 1981 diesel vw pickup and it has the usual winshield leak on the fuze block :( but it was a nonrunner when I bought it and I have found the wireing has been hacked, does anyone know where to find a new replacement harness ? Or are there upgrades or other options I should be aware of ? A...
by buggin2
Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:00 am
Forum: IDI Performance Upgrades
Topic: MK1 IDI to TDI swap
Replies: 13
Views: 13221

Re: MK1 IDI to TDI swap

I installed a aftermarket turbo on my 1.6 L and have ran it hard 3 years with no problem, it does not have oil squirters for the pistons or turbo pistons, everything is stock non turbo 1981 1.6 L diesel one wire to pump I love the simplicety of it, good power to, not as much as tdi I'm sure but liva...