16vG60 Thread!
Hey all, I'm starting my 16vG60 build and figured we should have a thread going on here!
Plz share your experiences, post pix and numbers, of course :thumbup: Actually, I'd like to see some pix of custom serp. belt routing, where alt is mounted under the charger. cheers! :thumbup: |
Check out Martinus in the Dutch section, he's currently building one and has posted loads of pics in his thread.
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thnx man, but it looks like like he's going with an alt behind the head setup... now, who's gonna hook me up with a 50mm scirocco intake mani? :D |
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Right. Not me, but that reminds me, I still gotta pick up the one I bought almost a year ago. :D |
Alrite! Yesterday was quite a productive day at the shop! We had this junk 9A sitting on the engine stand so I figured I'll use it for my mock up. I experimented with several different ways of belt routing and came up with this:
plz pardon the filthiness of the setup - it's only a mock up from the spares I had sitting around. Almost all of it is oem vw parts, no fabrication other than modifying the main g60 bracket to accommodate the alt. serp belt setup: crank pulley - shaved ABA item tensioner idler - subaru serp belt idler idler - from ABA serp tentioner alt - ABA/VR6 alt (might have to look for a smaller unit) v-belt: aba crank v-belt pulley w.pump - mk3 turbo diesel p. steering - 9A item. I was gonna run w.pump from the serp belt also but that would make the belt routing bit more complicated. I'm gonna try fitting P.steering pump today with bracketry. I hope it'll work out! cheers! :) |
Those clamps aren't oem. :sly:
Other than that, it's looking good! :D |
cheers! ;)
ok, got the PS setup figured out! Also got rid of the scooby roller; installed oem idler from an aba instead. Anyone has any idea what smaller alt I could use? :egg: |
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Thnx man, I got it all figured out already, xpt the alternator - some say aba alt causes clearance issues. :(
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I would try to get more belt covering the alt pulley. The way it is now will be causing some problems when you switch on a big electricity consumer. The belt has too little pulley to hold on to.
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yes, I got a TDi timing belt roller that is gonna go where the top mounting bolt for the alt is; it's gonna give more wrap around the charger pulley also... |
quick update - made a tensioner bracket from a mk3 v-belt one. still having hard time figuring out how to mount the tdi roller. i need a custom double-ended bolt made i guess...
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ok, got my belt routing and tensioner all figured out now!
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that looks like it should work..
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You can buy those belts in all length-sizes possible.
I did it like this: Check out all the pics: album1 album2 album3 I started my own firm in those rebuilds, as wll as the uniball-connections for the track control arms, rear axle, balance brake systems and topmounts. I do complete rebuilds and engine swaps as well. Website will follow soon! Keep up the good work!! |
cool project, Herrum! I'd be concerned about having my alt sitting that low - it'd get stuffed with dirt real quick...
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Did more work today...
really can't wait to fire it up! Btw what did u guys do about the coolant flange on the front of the head? :woowoo: |
Not concerned about your alternator suddenly?
There are polo's with the alternator there from the factory. You can use the KR, 9A or ABF front coolant flange. I used the Bahnbrenner item for tho engines. they don' sell it anymore. I still have got one spare. It's a bille aluminium-item with the outlet not straight to the front side but to the right-side towards the gearbox so you can do the plumbing really nice. it has a billet housing which can take the black and blue original coolant-temperature senders. if you are interested please send me an email: herm@longstreet-engineering.nl i can send you some pics and if desired more info. |
email sent, Herrum! :D
the alternator biz - I took some measurements and it looks like i should have plenty of space for the alt. The engine is goin into a mk2 with a mk3 cross member; everyone who complained bout clearance have the engine in a corrado (maybe they mounted the alt slightly different)... we'll see, I'll have a closer look at this in a week or so. coolant flange - i have a stock one (9a) on my mock up and totally can't see how it could work!!! cheers! |
alrite, quick update - alt is in place. tight fit, but should clear the crosmember. I fabbed up a front coolant flange outta stock one, one of my buddies in EU is ordering me an ABF side flange that accepts a sensor. I also discovered that my fuel rail that i bought used is broken! got ripped off dammit!!!! :mad: I left it with my friend who welds aluminium, he might be able to fix it.
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