The Official VR6 Engine Swap (Page 17/73)
bmwguru MAR 17, 05:45 AM
It seems that everything is easy to get at in the back of the Fiero.
I've made little progress this week, but not enough to warrant a bump. I've been a little busy helping Joey get ready for her trip and playing with my orange Fiero that came back from the body shop recently.
As of next week, I should be making some decent progress as Joey and the kids will be out of state.
The sound of the VR6 I wouldn't compare to the 911. It is really hard to compare it to anything....but I love the sound.
Dave
bmwguru MAR 18, 11:20 AM
A little brown truck arrived at my shop with a big package. I was all set to install my new custom axles, but unfortunately, the inners are for the wrong VW transmission. Called the driveshaft shaop and I should have the correct inner joints in a day or two. They sent me ones for the 02A transmission. I am using the 02J transmission. No biggie, just a small delay.


For the cooling system I am using a lot of 1.5" J-bends welded and pressure checked. They hold 100psi, so I think they will be good for the cooling system. Here is the return pipe....as best of a shot I can get in the car. The outlet pipe is still in the bench vice for the last week. I think the holiday rush of customers might die down soon, and I'll hopefully get the cooling system completed.

more updates at the end of this week.
Dave
FieroJimmy MAR 18, 11:30 AM

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Originally posted by bmwguru:

I was all set to install my new custom axles, but unfortunately, the inners are for the wrong VW transmission.



D'oh! At least that's not the only thing keeping you from driving it.
litespd MAR 21, 12:48 AM
And a bump to get this back up to Page 1....
bmwguru MAR 21, 02:11 AM
We just got up to get Joey and the kids ready for their trip. I unfortunately will not be able to go back to sleep after they leave, or I'll be wiped out for the rest of the day, so I guess I'll have to go down to the shop and start digging in to the swap.
Dave
bmwguru MAR 21, 04:30 PM
I made some progress today. i had an early start, but then had to tend to customer's vehicles. Tomorrow is 10 hours of pure VR6 work, though.
Anyway, I took a pic of the new inner CV joints. You can see the size difference between the O2A and 02J transmissions. The 02J which I am using is on the left.

Here is a shot of the driver's side axle installed.


Now, I've been reading how a lot of members have difficulty bleeding out the clutch. I've bled the clutch in all my Fieros in under ten minutes with no issues. Here is the trick.....

Here is an action shot...lol.

Tomorrow I start the wiring and computer modifications and hopefully finalize the cooling system. If there is time, I'm going to build a battery box and route the third harness.
Dave
Saxman MAR 21, 06:18 PM
Looks great!

Good call with the fluid feeder on the front when bleeding the clutch. I guess you had to modify a clutch fill cap for that to work?

Thanks for not including a shot of you relaxing in the buff with the video game and Killians when today's work was done. I haven't eaten yet!

We'll be watching for the results of tomorrows 10-hours-of-VR.
bmwguru MAR 21, 07:47 PM
The adapter I used on the clutch master is the same as just about all German brake master cylinders, so it screwed right on.
Anyway, I'm getting ready for bed and hoping to get a fresh start in the morning
Dave
Saxman MAR 21, 08:21 PM
Cool! How much can I buy one of those for?
Silentassassin185 MAR 21, 10:21 PM
I started looking for one of those today after having issues with my Dad's 88 5spd. They have one here for GM vehicles (Fiero included ) for about 60 bucks

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