Fitted 2 remote coolers, one for transmission and one for engine oil. Drill and used nut serts and made a small bracket. Tranny are 8 AN and originally the oil cooler was sized down to 6AN. After dealing with the remote oil cooler leak, I also swapped out the 6AN to 8AN fittings.
2.5NA to 300tdi to R2.8
- Thread starter Spikemd
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Here are some pics of the remote oil cooler plate from Chad at QuickDraw that wasted weeks of my time. Basically, the plate was machined wrong and needs more cutout on the side. I have an early engine but also matched it up to a later plate with same results. If you buy one, talk to Chad an be sure he has fixed it or machine yours out before fitting. The original design would crimp the front cover casting where it has a small lip. I didnt see it initially and it cracked on the inside of the front cover making it hard to diagnose where the leak was coming from.
Once I got all the leaks taken care off, I needed to upgrade the brakes to stop these massive 37s. I dont think I have room for hydroboost with my coilovers and hoops for suspension.
Kit is from Forbyn Brothers in Placerville, CA with top quality adapters. 13 inch floating rotors with large 6 piston calipers for front and 4 pistonfor rear. They also make adapter kits for going from drum to rotors on Salisbury and for fitting to Series vehicles.
Safety wire is tedious but incredibly important. A safety wire tool makes life easier for twisting. Brakes look awesome!
Kit is from Forbyn Brothers in Placerville, CA with top quality adapters. 13 inch floating rotors with large 6 piston calipers for front and 4 pistonfor rear. They also make adapter kits for going from drum to rotors on Salisbury and for fitting to Series vehicles.
Safety wire is tedious but incredibly important. A safety wire tool makes life easier for twisting. Brakes look awesome!
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