VW TDi into the Project Wrong Way FJ40

[fjdiesel]

When I did my TDI, I did the head studs 1 at a time and didn't pull the head. I didn't do them right away either. But when I did, it needed them done. They work well on an ALH to keep the head seated. Just my .02

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Another .02 worth of free opinion. The long game. If you think you’re going to upgrade later, (I know you will ), do the head studs now while it’s sitting on your stand. I think you made the comment about how “easy it is” to work on the TDI while it’s out of the (a) vehicle.

 

[BenjaminCA]

Another .02 worth of free opinion. The long game. If you think you’re going to upgrade later, (I know you will ), do the head studs now while it’s sitting on your stand. I think you made the comment about how “easy it is” to work on the TDI while it’s out of the (a) vehicle.

Solid feedback my bro, I’m thinking if it’s out I might as well…

 

[BenjaminCA]

When I did my TDI, I did the head studs 1 at a time and didn't pull the head. I didn't do them right away either. But when I did, it needed them done. They work well on an ALH to keep the head seated. Just my .02

My plan as well, pull the cover, one stud at a time…

 

[eaj71]

So long as the “asian lady arm” wrench still is involved I’m ok with it.

 

[eaj71]

Cost
Utility
Naturalness
Thoroughness
Simplicity

 

[sogncab]

One of these days I need to form another corporation for rental property. The current front runner:
Sogn
Terrain
Development

 

[BenjaminCA]

Cost
Utility
Naturalness
Thoroughness
Simplicity

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Words to live by.

 

[mountainhorn]

I like what you are doing here. I have a FJ40 that doesn't run well and an ALH tdi that doesn't drive well. ie - my interest level is high.

Your videos are good. Great intro, which is half the battle. The most annoying thing with youtube videos is shaky camera work, lack of tripods for the camera, and poor audio. I didn't notice either in your videos. Keep up the good work.

 

[BenjaminCA]

Did a final drive and a “weigh in” to compare once the new motor is in. I’m excited.

 

[BenjaminCA]

Also ended up doing the ARP studs on the ALh…

 

[BenjaminCA]

Making some headway on the TDi swap. Rob is coming to get this 2F and Sniper, so I needed to get rolling with pulling the motor. Always an adventure, and some concerns popped up.