Relocating the radiator..
#1
Relocating the radiator..
so i realized i need to move the radiator, (the easiest place would probably be the bed) in order to take the body lift off because the shackles are in the way. i'll just can the AC system and use that spot to build a bracket for a hydraulic pump later on.
anyways, all i would need is
- some sort of bracket to hold the radiator, which i can make
- an electric fan or 2
- a new overflow tank
- and lots of hose?
am i missing something?
would this be feasible with the truck being a DD, and having a full bed still on it?
anyways, all i would need is
- some sort of bracket to hold the radiator, which i can make
- an electric fan or 2
- a new overflow tank
- and lots of hose?
am i missing something?
would this be feasible with the truck being a DD, and having a full bed still on it?
Last edited by 99ranger4x4; 12-03-2008 at 11:50 PM.
#2
If that's not what you're asking, then what are you asking? lol
#4
I've seen it done before, as long as you don't have a problem with running that much hose and crap, I can't see any reason why it wouldn't work.
Just set it up the same way it was under the hood... just in the bed.
#5
#6
#8
#10
#12
#13
uhm, see here's my issue. i want a front bumper.. i NEED a front bumper, but first i want to take the body lift off so i don't have to remake the bumper. but before i take it off i need to move the radiator.
i could cut a hole in the hood and make brackets to lift it up, i've seen a rad sticking out the hood before
#15
i have no way to do any of that, no tools, no lift yada yada. and there's no where in town i trust doing it. the shop that put my 9" in doesn't know it yet.. but their getting my truck back because the ****ing spring perches aren't the same angle.
i need close up pics of 2002fx4's rear mount. mine were gonna end up right ext to the collector and that would melt the **** outa the bushings.
i couldddd stretch the wheel base like another 2" and move everything up but thats gonna jack with all the steering crap. and who wants a wheel base that long?
i need close up pics of 2002fx4's rear mount. mine were gonna end up right ext to the collector and that would melt the **** outa the bushings.
i couldddd stretch the wheel base like another 2" and move everything up but thats gonna jack with all the steering crap. and who wants a wheel base that long?
Last edited by 99ranger4x4; 12-04-2008 at 10:41 AM.
#16
#17
#18
#20
#21
Matt, i'd go to an aircooled vw site and research there. Some guys put a radiator up front and a watercooled engine in the rear. One of the issues with the tubing is allowing the system to "burp" cause of the long water tubes. If yuo have an air pocket you won;t get flow.
Here is one site. Look under conversion perversions:
http://shoptalkforums.com/
As far as a bed mounted radiator, it makes sense for what you are doing. The radiator is a weak link when off-roading.
Here is one site. Look under conversion perversions:
http://shoptalkforums.com/
As far as a bed mounted radiator, it makes sense for what you are doing. The radiator is a weak link when off-roading.
#22
i need to talk to him, i saw him driving the other day and a guy on another forum said he's seen the truck out there so i know he didn't move.
tmy bigger priority is getting my e-brake cable hooked up so wanna see how his is done. we've gotta be close to the same height in the back by now.
lemme get ahold of him. see what we can work out about welding some brackets on and the rest could be done in my driveway.. it'll be tricky but it could be done.
the last 2 buggies i saw had nice big hoses running back to the radiator
yea, there's the issue of the air, and, can the water pump push it that far.
i really do want coils though. shipping those RAs to zach is gonna be killer but it should be worth it. the best part is i just got a job, so now i can afford to move forward on the project, getting me one step closer to rompin' on it over some rocks
tmy bigger priority is getting my e-brake cable hooked up so wanna see how his is done. we've gotta be close to the same height in the back by now.
lemme get ahold of him. see what we can work out about welding some brackets on and the rest could be done in my driveway.. it'll be tricky but it could be done.
Matt, i'd go to an aircooled vw site and research there. Some guys put a radiator up front and a watercooled engine in the rear. One of the issues with the tubing is allowing the system to "burp" cause of the long water tubes. If yuo have an air pocket you won;t get flow.
Here is one site. Look under conversion perversions:
http://shoptalkforums.com/
As far as a bed mounted radiator, it makes sense for what you are doing. The radiator is a weak link when off-roading.
Here is one site. Look under conversion perversions:
http://shoptalkforums.com/
As far as a bed mounted radiator, it makes sense for what you are doing. The radiator is a weak link when off-roading.
i really do want coils though. shipping those RAs to zach is gonna be killer but it should be worth it. the best part is i just got a job, so now i can afford to move forward on the project, getting me one step closer to rompin' on it over some rocks
#23
since its basically a closed loop system I wouldn't worry about the distance personally. There are electric in line pumps out there but they are $$.
you're welcome to use my shop if you need to weld,etc. I finally got my metal chop saw permanently mounted. I also have the metal cutting bandsaw. Air sanders, grinders, etc.
you're welcome to use my shop if you need to weld,etc. I finally got my metal chop saw permanently mounted. I also have the metal cutting bandsaw. Air sanders, grinders, etc.
#24
check this out, i'm still a member of this site but i sold my rabbit about a year ago, this guy mounted the engine in the rear and the rad in front, this pic is from page 3
You can see the build here
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2688128&page=1
HTH!
You can see the build here
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2688128&page=1
HTH!
Last edited by Gallo75; 12-04-2008 at 01:54 PM.
#25
since its basically a closed loop system I wouldn't worry about the distance personally. There are electric in line pumps out there but they are $$.
you're welcome to use my shop if you need to weld,etc. I finally got my metal chop saw permanently mounted. I also have the metal cutting bandsaw. Air sanders, grinders, etc.
you're welcome to use my shop if you need to weld,etc. I finally got my metal chop saw permanently mounted. I also have the metal cutting bandsaw. Air sanders, grinders, etc.
some skid plates would be cool too.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Fx4wannabe01
Drivetrain Tech
6
12-28-2013 11:46 PM
aguilar1984
SOHC - 2.3L & 2.5L Lima Engines
12
03-07-2012 07:08 AM
njdriver04
SOHC - 2.3L & 2.5L Lima Engines
6
01-13-2012 01:34 PM
dross93ranger
General Technical & Electrical
0
06-10-2009 06:13 AM