Hi Guys,
Recently purchased an EJ22, and now trying to figure out the most effective place to install a radiator in my L bug, as my spare wheel sits flat.
I also have a whale tail on my car, and was wondering if a radiator could be installed in the rear, or if there is a way to install it in the front somehow?
Would greatly appreciate your help!
Kind Regards,
Ash x
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
Going to do this in my 914.....cut a "u" shape in the wheel well floor starting at the front, the width of the radiator, then bend the floor up and back on a 45 and sit the chosen radiator to meet the bent up piece like the peak of a tent. paint it and seal the sides. Behind it there should still be room for pumps and surge pot. Sit a cover on the wholde thing and you can still sit your tyre on top.
Matt
Ashleigh. I didn't know that you are a hoon, that you like to fang (see trivia thread).
I've seen a radiator set up in the space behind the rear seat with big airscoops, a bit like the ones on Herbie in Fully Loaded. Maybe you could convert the whale tail into an airscoop. The engine is a Subaru EA81 which is the precursor of the EJ series engines.
It was done by a VW Club member whose name I have forgotten. If you would like to know who he is so that you can talk to him, U2U me and I will let you know.
It is an easier plumbing job to put the radiator close to the engine. There is little weight difference to putting it in the front, as the space where the radiator goes in the front occupies the space where you would fit the jack, lug wrench, tools, spare oil and water, and other things, which you must then put elsewhere in the rear of the car if the radiator is in the front.
Regardless. I hope it doesn't take you too long to get it on the road as a SubDub.
Richard.
Hi
Rear mounting has its drawbacks, the front boot area is the way to go, do a search look at Jak Rizzos car and 1303s as well to see how they did and still had a bit of boot left.
This how my old 1302 ended up looking with a radiator in the front, I will be going down the same route as Jak & 1303 (Paul) with my 1303.
Steve
ashleigh...go speak to kurt at Vdub repairs and spares in freo.
he has a burnt orange L bug with a supercharged WBX motor in it. has a VERY tidy radiator install in the front of his one.
he would be the man to talk to i would say, plus..he will actually show you it in person. i know cos i did the same thing.
Anthony
71superbug wrote:ashleigh...go speak to kurt at Vdub repairs and spares in freo.
he has a burnt orange L bug with a supercharged WBX motor in it. has a VERY tidy radiator install in the front of his one.
he would be the man to talk to i would say, plus..he will actually show you it in person. i know cos i did the same thing.
Anthony
Sorry to hijack, but how's your car going Anthony?
hey pete....should be a lot more progress coming up soon due to a new job.
will let you know when big thigns happen.
Anthony
Good to see you get off your ass !😂
Looking for that special lady : PM me for coffee & cake
Thanks Seagull... i love you too! :kiss
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
Hi, my brother and I put a EA82 into my L Bug back in 1992. We cut out the spare tyre well and put the radiator in there at about a 15 degree angle. We then paneled over the top with a flat piece of gal. This still left room for the spare tyre under the bonnet. I post some photos if I can find them.
Quote of the week
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."
[IMG]https://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate2-18600.png[/IMG]neil you talking to me or ash? lol
its doing "traffic control" for roadworks...not brain busting stuff but should pay for the parts.
Anthony
Anthony.
Please tell me that you have cut some holes in the front or run some radiator lines....I.m sure he was not talking to Ash( I'll send the photos tomorrow or nextday).
Did you ever find out what you can run?
Matt
You right hi-jacking my thread Anthony? I didnt think you had done anything yet?
Thanks for dropping the ECU at my work today Neil, i really really appreciate it! Mwah xxx
Thanks for the feedback guys, really appreciate it, keep em coming!
Does anyone recommend a particular radiator?
Ash x
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
I was taking to you Anthony , glad to see you working * stop > go * hows the heat getting to you mate ?
Asheigh no problems glad to help , seagull
Looking for that special lady : PM me for coffee & cake
yeah a 13bt is allowed here just depends on the rest of the car.
heat isnt so bad mate...but its getting hotter..so will see how it goes.
did not mean to highjack your thread ash.
will post more info all in good time matt 🙂
until then......i will be looking for your posts 😉
Anthony
I use an alfa 33...is extremely small and fits well in a non strut wheel well. I saw a great on the other day...mitsubishi 3.0 triton.
Matt
Anymore suggestions? 😁
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
Hey Jenny, that link doesnt work?
Takes me to the U2U composer page?
Ash x
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
