I removed the fuel tank last week and found it was fully of rust. Way more than I would ever spend time cleaning. I bought a new tank for a great price from Rock Auto. While waiting on the tank to arrive, I have been making the power steering pressure lines, turbo oil return line, and started the fuel system.
For fuel, I am using a Holley Blue electric external pump with an external regulator. I also went to a 2 micron external fuel filter instead of using the factory VW filter. All lines are 3/8" with the last 1.5 feet to the injection pump being 5/16".
I have also started editing and posting videos from the build.. the first 2 parts have been uploaded to Youtube - check my other blog posts for the link. More videos to come as time allows.
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| Power steering pressure lines. |
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| Need custom power steering lines? No problem, just TIG a -6 AN fitting to the hard lines and fabricate as needed. |
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| Routed the -6 AN power steering pressure lines over the engine mount to be sure there is plenty of room for the radiator and intercooler. |
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| Aftermarket 2 micron filter/water separator setup is on the right. This is easier to install and work with than the factory filter. Also easy to find replacement filters. |
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| Turbo oil return is -8 AN. I will probably change the fittings to remove the level spot in the line. |
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| Pyrometer (EGT) and turbo oil feed line are installed. |
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| I created a bracket for the Holley Blue pump and regulator from u-bolts and bar stock. This bolts to the frame rail on the passenger side. |
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