The Official VR6 Engine Swap (Page 18/73)
bmwguru MAR 22, 06:31 AM
The one I have is about ten years old. It has a few adapters for different cars, but I seem to only use the round screw on one for the German master cylinders. I do on average about six brake fluid flushes a week. The cool part is it gets its pressure from the vehicle's tire. Just put on the adapter. Plug in the quick connect and then put the hose on the tire's valve stem. There is a built in regulator that is adjustable.
I have no idea of the brand it is. That faded off years ago. It has probably been used a few thousand times and is still working fine.
Dave

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FieroJimmy MAR 22, 09:10 AM

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Originally posted by bmwguru:

The one I have is about ten years old. It has a few adapters for different cars, but I seem to only use the round screw on one for the German master cylinders. I do on average about six brake fluid flushes a week. The cool part is it gets its pressure from the vehicle's tire. Just put on the adapter. Plug in the quick connect and then put the hose on the tire's valve stem. There is a built in regulator that is adjustable.
I have no idea of the brand it is. That faded off years ago. It has probably been used a few thousand times and is still working fine.
Dave




This is exactly why it is important to buy quality tools. You can buy cheap stuff at the auto parts store, but don't expect it to last more than about three uses. And, quality tools pay for themselves just in the aggravation they save.

And, it gets it's air from the tire? That's great, it keeps them from needing to regulate shop air down to something reasonable, and makes sure if the car is stuck out in the lot, you can still use it.
bmwguru MAR 22, 11:09 AM
I'm taking five from the VR6 for a minute...(that's an ironic joke).
Anyway, I looked and the bleeder case still has the name on it. It is "Speedi Bleed"....made in Canana. i have the master kit.
Dave
back to the swap....I'll post pics tonight
anonymity MAR 22, 02:07 PM
Well?!?!? You got a good night sleep... so where are the latest pics of the progress? Are you gonna have it done when I come home tomorrow? (j/k)

Joey

BTW, your girlfriend says, "Hey, baby!"
bmwguru MAR 22, 06:12 PM
Today we have the cooling system 100% completed. Strangely enough, I think I spent about 25 hours total fabricating the cooling system. When I did my V8, I think it took me three hours (my V8 has solid pipes at the engine...very little rubber hose).
Anyway, the cooling system on the VR6 is a little more involved than the SBC.
I finished making the feed line to the radiator. I mounted it to the forward transmission mount (which has a nice plate on the front for the pipe bracket.)


I think the Fiero is going to be a little spoiled....


I welded a bracket where the FP and A/C relays used to go. Painted it and then mounted the expansion tank to the bracket. This has to be the highest point in the cooling system and can't hit the vent above it. Kind of tricky, but I got it just right on the first try.


There are tight clearances on the hoses, so I used the factory hose "rubber thingies"...they keep the hose from rubbing against the engine.


Mixed up the genuine VW/Audi coolant...a 50-50 mix.


Here is the trick to bleeding out your Fieros cooling system.


Here is a pic showing the clearance as well at the cooling system filled. Notice I added a cooling system filter to the system to catch any debris that may be in the engine or anywhere in the cooling system.

Here is a better shot of the clearance....just right.



Tomorrow, I plan on spending a few hours at the shop in the afternoon. Hopefully, I'll have some more decent progress.
Dave
Kemp3 MAR 22, 09:37 PM
Amazing work you have done , I hope to hear it running soon cant wait to see some videos .

Thank you for your new approach to engine swaps in Fieros !
Austrian Import MAR 22, 10:43 PM

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Originally posted by Kemp3:

Amazing work you have done , I hope to hear it running soon cant wait to see some videos .

Thank you for your new approach to engine swaps in Fieros !



Carmel Valley? Wow!! Cool. We're practically neighbors. I'm in Monterey, CA. You have a PM.
anonymity MAR 23, 08:12 AM
Looking good, honey. Keep up the good work!

I can't wait to be able to drive my fiero again.

Joey
spud07 MAR 23, 10:44 AM
i have an 88 fiero .2.5L would it be possible for me to do something like that with mine live vr6 swap.but automatic.is there like a kit or something.or does it bolt right up besides the drive axles.
bmwguru MAR 23, 10:52 AM

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Originally posted by spud07:

i have an 88 fiero .2.5L would it be possible for me to do something like that with mine live vr6 swap.but automatic.is there like a kit or something.or does it bolt right up besides the drive axles.



I've made everything from scratch. The automatic would be possible using the VW transmission. I could have done this swap easier using a stand alone ECM, but I wanted to see how practical it would be to make it using the VW ECM. In my opinion, this swap is more complicated than any swap I have done so far, but it probably won't be the hardest swap I'll be doing...I already have the next swap for my third Fiero planned.
Dave