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Subject:Question RE installing late radiator into 83 diesel
From:Jim Felder
Date:Wed, 27 Jul 2005 12:03:45 -0500

As part of my diesel westy TD conversion, I have already mounted the
compressor in the car with the engine.

I found a Behr underdash unit but still need a few parts.

I'm told a good upgrade would be to put a late model radiator and fan
assembly in the diesel to handle the extra heat load, which of course
wouldn't hurt with the turbo anyway.

My question is to anyone who has done it: what's the deal with mounting
the new radiator in the old mounts. Is there anything to make? I heard
that the top mounts must be fabricated to fit.

What about mounting the Behr condensor? Is it the same as the
dealer-installed condensors in the vanagon?

Thanks,

Jim

90 Carat "John"
83 5-speed TD (soon to be intercooled and AC'd) Westy "Wallace"