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| posted on July 19th, 2003 at 05:52 PM |
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V6 electrical wire up (harness, computer etc.)
Hi all,
Has anyone had any experience with wiring up a VP 3.8L V6 which will be installed into a 76 bay Kombi, the motor is set to go in next week. I’m
after any info that can help or If you are in the Sydney area anyone that can lend a hand in exchange for money or beer.
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| posted on July 19th, 2003 at 06:13 PM |
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The easiest way to do it is to use the loom that suits the motor, and just wire it up exactly as it was in the Commodore. Isn't that motor fuel
injected? If so, you'll need the factory computer and loom, or an aftermarket computer and probably an auto electrician. :o
Wes has put a (different) V6 in his Beetle, he may be able to give you some pointers. 
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| posted on July 19th, 2003 at 07:02 PM |
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If your after the wiring diagram for the VP commodore, find a Tafe college that teaches Automotive and the Library will have Dealer manuals for just
about any car
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| posted on July 20th, 2003 at 12:53 AM |
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Thanks a lot guys! it's good to see people are still willing to help.
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| posted on July 20th, 2003 at 09:16 AM |
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hey just out of interest, where are you getting this done, and whats the cost like?
a lot if the engine conversions i have read are related to the bugs, i'd like to get more info on kombi conversions, especially links to people
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| posted on July 20th, 2003 at 12:50 PM |
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Hi,
Well first thing is that this model of bus is air cooled and it needs to be water cooled so you gotta install a radiator to accept the 3.8L v6 out of
a Holden Commodore, then you have to get an engine cross member made up to suit the V6, then an engine adaptor to mate the engine to the kombi
transaxle Bill Croft in NSW or Shermin in QLD, then you have to get an exhaust made, then you have to have it wired up (auto electrician or some help
form the excellent Veedubbers here)so it can start (this is where I’m up to) once it’s started you have to get it to the motor engineer to have it
inspected and he has to pass it stating that it is a safe conversion once you do that you can drive the thing after you have it blue slipped in NSW
for the change of engine. I’ sure I’ve missed out some steps and the other good folks may be able to help with that.
Some sites of interest:
Indian automotive in NSW
http://www.kruizinwagon.com.au/buses.asp
custom bugs and buses in NSW
http://www.cbbvw.com/
Wayne Penrose Volkswagen in NSW
http://www.wpvw.com.au
Wild Volkswagen
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/1811/bus.html
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| posted on July 21st, 2003 at 08:28 AM |
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Just grab the loom for that motor from a VP commodore, and use it. That is the easiest way. Having said that the commodore loom should be relatively
simple and there should be plenty of autoelectricians who could make a neat custom loom for you is you have the $$$
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| posted on July 21st, 2003 at 05:00 PM |
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im just aquiring myself a VN V6 for my kombi
i have all the exhaust comp adaptor kit etc
i have a fair idea on where im gonna mount the radiator just out of curiousity where are you mounting yours?
cheers
rhys
it aint just cool its aircool'd
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| posted on July 22nd, 2003 at 09:52 AM |
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Hi kk,
My radiator is already installed on the front of my kombi behind the not too large bull bar, and from what I’ve been told it's one of the best
places to put them, although I’m interested in having a good look at some other water cooled buses. There is a guy in the western suburbs of Sydney
who has his mounted in the rear of his bus, it looks great but I wonder if it will function properly when he gets it going.
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| posted on July 22nd, 2003 at 12:11 PM |
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radiator - Contact Danzin off this forum. He has made up some craddles out of 1.6mm stainless steel . The fit under the belly of the bay window kombi
and take a VL Turbo radiator. Keeps a water pumper cool and keep the radiator off teh front. Much better.
Wireing - if you want a cheap option for this engine check out http://www.marks4wd.com.au or something like that. they do custom looms for this engine into hiluxs and were making lazy
harnesses ie just the wires you need to make it go. They also sell a heap of other stuff designed to make a retro fit easy.
Hope this helps.
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| posted on July 23rd, 2003 at 06:02 PM |
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thaqts the fella i was trying to think of brad thanks dude!!
air running opver isnt a must just run 2x 12 inch thermo fans keep it cool!!!
what's the cost been like so far??
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| posted on July 23rd, 2003 at 10:14 PM |
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Checkout http://www.cbbvw.com
And look at Mike's Stretch V8 Kombi, the radiator is mounted behind the front panel, so is in full flow of the air but unobtrusive.
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