>From: Michael Edwards <mpedwards@LYCOS.COM>
>
>I recently bought an 82 Westy--beautiful, excellent condition, even
> >a/c...only needed an engine.  I have the engine sitting on the docks at
> >Some questions I have:
>2.0L w/ a/c
>1. Is using exhaust wrap tape a good idea on these engines? why or why not?

See Bulley's site for improving heat in your VW, he has done it and
recomends it.
http://bulley-hewlett.com/VWindex/index.html

>2. I have been told not to use an aux. external oil cooler.  Is this/is
>this not a good idea?

I have also been told this by reputable mechanics but have also seen them
installed and talked to owners. This one is a toss-up IMHO.

>3. What battery is recommended for either battery(it has dual)?

Lots of debate on this one. For mine I run a normal FLAPS battery for the
engine and a Marine Deep Cycle for the camper.

>6. VW tricks, secrets or suggestion when installing the 2.0 greatly
>appreciated!
>Thanks for your help
>Mike Edwards

While you have the engine out do as much as you can afford and then do more
with some plastic. The more work you do now to your Westy in the engine area
the less you will have to cuss later. Also the AC pump in an Air-cooled
engine might cause your engine to not cool efficiently. The engine tin
shroud that surrounds the motor and pushes air through the heads will not
cool the heads/motor as well unless the engine tin is complete with no
leaks. The AC pump instal requires you to cut the tin (even for the tightest
fit), this compromises the tin cooling effect.

SeanG
81 Westy
95 EVC
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