EMPI's Thin Line Super Capacity Oil Sump

The heat shrink just holds the fibers down so you can slip fit the connections. Also adds a nice clean look.

Looks like the fitting has no swivel feature so how do you disconnect if need be ? 

David Stroud posted:

Looks like the fitting has no swivel feature so how do you disconnect if need be ? 

That's why I used the ones I did. If you look closely at the picture I put up, there's a pin at the base of the nut. The nut swivels.

If you're talking about brass, then no-- there's no swivel feature.

My car came with the same fittings as what Stan used. When I want to drain my oil cooler, disconnecting is easy. They're made by Fragola Performance Systems, and you can get them from Summit. They also come in a few other colors, if your so inclined.

David Stroud posted:

Looks like the fitting has no swivel feature so how do you disconnect if need be ? 

You pull them off. It's just a breather, and since it is properly sized, there really isn't any pressure on any of the lines. The hose slides off with the heatshrink still in place.

Bill prout is spot on, heatshrink just prevents the fraying fibers from fraying more and/or showing.

On my cooler, however, like Carlos, I have swivel AN-8 fittings and it's super easy to disconnect. 

Stan Galat posted:

 

Yeah. You definitely want the full-meal-deal.

Full-flow, Berg bypass cast-iron cover. Setrab or 96 plate EMPI in the left wheel well. Remote filter. Mocal sandwich thermostat. Fan controlled by thermostatic switch. AN fittings. Teflon-lined, braided hoses.

Buy once, cry once.

I've lucked up. 

I've known about two specialists in the area who have an extensive background in working not only with air cooled VWs but also a number of Porsche race cars.  One had even been chief mechanic for 10 years at a Lexus dealership before going independent.

He came by the house this afternoon and I showed him this thread. 

His response was, "I'll be glad to help you.  I've done this before and see no problem, all you need to do is get the oil cooler and oil sump that you want to install." 

I asked, "What about getting all the proper hoses and fittings.  His response, "We have every thing that will be needed in stock." 

Question:  I may be opening Pandora's box, should that be the case, but if given the same opportunity, what model number # for a Setrab, EMPI or DeRale oil cooler would be the best choice to install in the drivers side rear wheel well?

No ideas on the cooler but I lost track of your brake thread. How did that finish out ?  What did they do to cure your problem ? 

David, well that's debatable. 

Had to have both rear wheel brake drums and shoes replace. . . but the other components were okay.  While the car was still in the shop I had a torn preheat air hose duct leading out of the fan shroud on the right side of the engine replaced (I supplied the hose) - which should have been a very simple installation. Total bill for everything plus tax was $2010.00 which to me was completely out of line.

That's a bit steep for a brake troubleshoot and repair and a hose replacement. Ouch.

That’s 20 hrs (3 days) at $100/ hr. 

Back in the day at Bruner Bros. Mobil Service Station, Roger Ropp would give me about 20 min./ side to do drum brakes. I was 17. 

@Cliff Presley - Charlotte, NC

Please tell us you're not using the same shop that just raped you on the brake job?

Bill,

I'm old but I'm not an old fool. The car was taken to a company well known in the area for specializing in foreign cars of all eras, makes and models so I put my trust in them, but it was an expensive mistake and will not happen again.

Trick me once, shame on you; trick me twice, shame on me.

And people wonder why I do everything myself. Even if occasionally I do it twice, I still save money!

A couple guys I know in the DC area had some rapings from a couple shops, and finally learned their lessons I hope.

 Total bill for everything plus tax was $2010.00

And you still have stock VW drum rear brakes?  Ouch!

WOLFGANG posted:

 Total bill for everything plus tax was $2010.00

And you still have stock VW drum rear brakes?  Ouch!

Yep. . .  and I have only myself to blame since any brake & alignment shop would probably have been able to install a new set of rear disk brakes for a fraction of the cost.  

No need to beat yourself up or feel silly about the situation you were in, Cliff! We've ALL made some decisions or choices that weren't the most prudent.  

@Cliff Presley - Charlotte, NC

Your not kidding, sometimes you forget to dot the EYES and CROSS the T's and you don't spell it out completely and you end up with a mechanic who takes off on his own and you end up with a bill you can't believe.  After all is said and done you shake your head and you want to kick yourself because you should of known better ... the hardest thing in all of this is that you do it again and again    .....    lol    

MusbJim posted:

No need to beat yourself up or feel silly about the situation you were in, Cliff! We've ALL made some decisions or choices that weren't the most prudent.  

I do appreciate that Jim. . . and I'm not having a pity party.  I made a mistake, simple as that, but it's in the past and that's where it will stay.

^ this.

Cliff, you sir, are the man.