aaz power good but slow top end

Post by **ringo** » 05 Oct 2008, 17:18

Pirtek for the pipe.

£71 for 10 metres.

They also do the connectors. In fact, they do everything hydraulic - for profesionals - without a markup for vw enthusiasts

Ringo

Post by **darren** » 05 Oct 2008, 19:52

thanks for that ringo will try them. correct me if im wrong was it you who had the cooling problem with your aaz and swapped the rad, ive took mine of today im putting another on tommrow with a lower temp thermostat its driving me mad now

Post by **ringo** » 05 Oct 2008, 20:00

Yes mate that was me. I was panicking as i didnt actually know the AAZ was a runner so supsected the worst. Turns out the radiator was totally full of cack and a replacement sorted it out.

I've not seen it oeverheat (or get close) since i changed it - also, the oil cooler gives me a lot more confidence.

Ringo

Post by **darren** » 11 Oct 2008, 19:46

the temp was still going nuts when i hit a hill after a new rad took the step to remove the head after a bits of air in water had it presure tested ok then a slight skim which found out it was 5 thou out on 2 cylinders rebuilt and run ok so far just got to try a hill in the morning

Post by **darren** » 23 Oct 2008, 20:46

at last im running no temp problems got the head sorted then turbo died fitted new turbo. then exhurst manifold gaskets (all new vw) blowing relaced and running with more new vw ones big tip IF YOU BUY A ENGINE FROM FLEA BAY IF YOU CAN HEAR IT RUN EVEN IF YOUR GOING TO REBUILD IT HEAR IT RUN OR DRIVE IT thanks everyone for help hope one day i could help you with anything i will keep a eye out

keep the faith .......

Post by **ringo** » 23 Oct 2008, 21:15

Thanks for the update...

Im changing my head tomorrow

I'll get it sorted eventually.....

Apparently, the exhaust manifold often warp - so getting that skimmed is a good idea too apparently.

I'll be doing that in two weeks i imagine...

What was your problem? Was it the head or the exhaust leaking?

Ringo