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- Tue May 23, 2017 11:48 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Pressure in coolant tank?
- Replies: 9
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Re: Pressure in coolant tank?
Definitely was the head gasket... won't let me upload a pic of the gasket but she was shot.
- Fri May 05, 2017 11:18 pm
- Forum: IDI Performance Upgrades
- Topic: 1.6NA turbo swap
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13196
- Wed May 03, 2017 10:25 pm
- Forum: IDI Performance Upgrades
- Topic: 1.6NA turbo swap
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13196
Re: 1.6NA turbo swap
Is that a plastic outlet with an o-ring seal? If so that could be the problem. Glad to hear you have a steady stream,.. if you see bursts of air in that stream then I would suspect a head gasket even if it runs fine. The head gasket went.... it started overheating after I replaced the flange. Then ...
- Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:40 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Pressure in coolant tank?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3561
Re: Pressure in coolant tank?
Well... I have confirmed that the head gasket it probably shot. I replaced the water outlet and the o ring. On my test drive after about 5 minutes the water temp for high enough to blink the light at me. I immediately shut it down. The coolant tank had a ton of pressure and it was leaking from the s...
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:10 am
- Forum: IDI Performance Upgrades
- Topic: 1.6NA turbo swap
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13196
Re: 1.6NA turbo swap
Another way to tell if the head gasket is out; is to look at the small line coming from the radiator. With the cap off see if there are any air bubbles entering the resevoir. No coolant coming through that line is also a possible and common problem. One that you should hope for. You might not need ...
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 11:08 pm
- Forum: IDI Performance Upgrades
- Topic: 1.6NA turbo swap
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13196
Re: 1.6NA turbo swap
So I installed a boost controller tonight. I can peak the boost @18 psi. I try not to go that high, I like to stay around 15 psi max. A slight problem has risen though. I am beginning to believe the head gasket is on the way out. The thing runs like a raped ape, tons of power, idles smooth, so on so...
- Sat Apr 22, 2017 12:30 am
- Forum: IDI Performance Upgrades
- Topic: 1.6NA turbo swap
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13196
Re: 1.6NA turbo swap
https://youtu.be/rtMdSxawcFc Here's a cool video I made of the project, go check it out!
- Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:14 pm
- Forum: IDI Performance Upgrades
- Topic: 1.6NA turbo swap
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13196
Re: 1.6NA turbo swap
I've converted a couple NA engines to TD and it worked just great. Even did an old weak 1.5 and it survived a couple 35psi boost spikes. A KO3 turbo hangs down far enough to fit a gasser intake? It's TIGHT! I have to use a dye grinder to shave down a few spots because the manifolds were touching, c...
- Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:37 pm
- Forum: IDI Performance Upgrades
- Topic: 1.6NA turbo swap
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13196
Re: 1.6NA turbo swap
Are you still running the stock injectors, and IP? I have read that doing a turbo swap on the n/a is a bad idea... The fact that the Pistons are different, and it has no oil squirters significantly shortens engine life. I'd still like to do it though.. lol Yep I'm basically running "eco" ...
- Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:09 pm
- Forum: IDI Performance Upgrades
- Topic: 1.6NA turbo swap
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13196
1.6NA turbo swap
I successfully swapped my 1.6D to turbocharged. Very happy with the power gain. I used a K03 turbo and exhaust manifold from an AHU TDI and a gasser intake manifold. HUGE difference in power! 10 psi at WOT. Here are my questions. What's a safe oil temp? Today after some vigorous testing, acceleratin...
- Tue Mar 21, 2017 6:55 pm
- Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
- Topic: WTB K03 Turbo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8887
- Sun Mar 19, 2017 10:36 pm
- Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
- Topic: WTB K03 Turbo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8887
- Wed Mar 15, 2017 3:14 pm
- Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
- Topic: WTB K03 Turbo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8887
WTB K03 Turbo
Looking for a K03. Wanting to use this to convert from NA to TD. Thanks.
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:02 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Injection Pump Questions
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6078
Re: Injection Pump Questions
Use clear lines if you can. As you've noticed there are a few things you can learn by watching how the air or fuel flows in those line that will help you diagnose a problem.. I just grab some 1/8" vinyl line. It fits a little loose at the beginning sometimes but tightens up after a few heat cy...
- Tue Mar 07, 2017 11:39 pm
- Forum: IDI Performance Upgrades
- Topic: Mercedes 300D turbo on VW 1.6?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8907