Mk1 Project update...

[roccolister@hotmail.com (Craig Williams)]

Ben,

Congrat' son getting the motor in.

To use your stock radiator you will need to modify an upper radiator hose
from a Rabbit. And yes, that radiator will do just fine keeping the motor
cool, although my experience was without A/C.

Enjoy -- --Craig Williams
1981 Scirocco S 2008cc 16V (As seen in 01-2001 Sport Compact Car)
2001 Passat Wagon 1.8t (For the Wife and son)
1991 Passat Wagon 2.0 16V (For Sale)
2000 Saab Viggen (20 psi, Turbo charged monster)
Northern California, USA

----- Original Message -----
From: Benjamin Harder <vwtype53@yahoo.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 9:03 PM
Subject: Mk1 Project update...


> The 16v engine is now in!
>
> Many thanks to Daun and Ron for their extra hands with the install.
> I have been looking forward to this day for a while now...and now
> the real work begins with the wiring harness hook-up and the
> mounting of computers and the many steps that remain before I can
> turn the key.  And once it is drivable, then I can concentrate
> on the interior...hehe...this project has become quite a time
> intensive one.  Can anyone relate to this?  ;)
>
> I am planning to use the stock '80 radiator (no overflow tank).
> Anyone running this way?  If so, are there any clearance issues
> with the upper hose?  Can the stock mk1 radiator keep a 16v
> cool enough?
>
> Thanks
>
>
> =====
> Benjamin Harder
> 86 Scirocco 16v
> 80 Scirocco
> 93 Passat GLX
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