Type 3 engine into combi ute ?
mp68 - August 12th, 2007 at 03:53 PM
Any ideas on putting Type 3 1600 engine into early 70s combi ute ? Big Job ? No chance ? Look for other options ? Cheers Matt
matberry - August 12th, 2007 at 07:15 PM
I'd convert the TIII to upright andkeep all the kombi cooling factory.
Matt
LIFE IN THE LOW LANE - August 18th, 2007 at 08:21 PM
Yeah spot on ditch the type 3 cooling system as they run hot anyway.
jo_tas - August 19th, 2007 at 07:20 PM
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Yeah spot on ditch the type 3 cooling system as they run hot anyway.
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Uhh no they don't. Not when they're in the right car, anway.
Thats a common myth.
LIFE IN THE LOW LANE - August 20th, 2007 at 10:59 AM
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Yeah spot on ditch the type 3 cooling system as they run hot anyway.
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Uhh no they don't. Not when they're in the right car, anway.
Thats a common myth.
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Maybe not in Tassie anyway....
baybuscamperkid - August 22nd, 2007 at 09:11 PM
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Yeah spot on ditch the type 3 cooling system as they run hot anyway.
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Uhh no they don't. Not when they're in the right car, anway.
Thats a common myth.
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Maybe not in Tassie anyway....
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I dunno, my ol wagon had no heat problems, did a 900km run in upto 42deg heat with a bit of luggage when i had her and had no noticeable heat
problems, no run-on or anything.
mp68 - August 30th, 2007 at 07:52 PM
thanks for all suggestions Combi out of price range at moment Matt