turtle WVO install pictorial

after oil · Post by **after oil** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:18 am

hi
turtle is done! the pictures mostly say it all. a few deets though: the return valve is plumbed to another valve i can turn by hand to select return to tank, or loop back to IP, through an out port in the filter. i took off the hand primer and capped the filter again b/c i think the primer was leaking air (i suspect the filter assy still is still leaking air)
the tank is 120l aluminum w/ a baffle, bolted into the rear sway bar bolt holes.

after oil · Post by **after oil** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:22 am

delicat · Post by **delicat** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:56 am

Congrats!
It was only a matter of time with you, we all knew it was coming!
Nice custom install, I especially like how you mounted and attached your tank, great idea!

Enjoy the grease!
Mr. D

fexlboi · Post by **fexlboi** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:19 am

Well done after-oil!
Are the clear coolant hoses rated for high temperatures?

after oil · Post by **after oil** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:33 am

fexlboi wrote:Well done after-oil!
Are the clear coolant hoses rated for high temperatures?

thanks...
maybe they aint rated for high temps.. but theyll hold... i think...

ive used them on other installs with no problems, but before my drive through the Nevada desert this summer ill put real heating hoses on there..
how much pressure is a cooling system anyhow?

fexlboi · Post by **fexlboi** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:32 pm

Just read a few times on other forums that people running into problems with the clear hoses as they are rate for around +65°C max. If the temperatures rises the rubber gets pretty soft and they might slip off the barbs even with hose clamps.

Post by **FalcoColumbarius** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:59 pm

Service Specs. for the 4D5:

Items;__________________________________________________Standard Values;____________________Limits;

High pressure value opening pressure of radiator cap kPa:_______74 - 103___________________________64
Range of coolant antifreeze concentration of radiator % :________30 - 60
Thermostat:

Valve opening temperature of thermostat *C:_____________82 +/- 1.5
Full opening temperature of thermostat *C:______________95
Valve lift mm:_______________________________________8.5 or more

Falco.

after oil · Post by **after oil** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:35 am

First highway trip yesterday from comox ferry to Vic and back: ALL GOOD
im pretty sure the filter assy is still leaking air. on the way down at times there was a bit of hesitation (maybe) but on the way back did the speed limit or more, climbed the Malahat no problem!!

jessef · Post by **jessef** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:50 am

Looks great Ari !

psychadelica · Post by **psychadelica** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:59 pm

What's your speed over the Malahat in the L300? If I am on my own I have to drop to about 60kph and with a car load of people, man, I must drop to 40 or 50kph on the steeper parts.

after oil · Post by **after oil** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:31 pm

sort of depends where.. heading north, i can keep 70-80 going in the beginning, and down to around 70 coming up by the shawnigan lake turnoff

Jordan · Post by **Jordan** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:16 am

Great install, every aspect of that vehicle is so beautiful.

What kind of switch is this?

after oil · Post by **after oil** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:13 am

Jordan wrote:Great install, every aspect of that vehicle is so beautiful.

What kind of switch is this?

its the brains of the system. its a 3 way toggle, 1 diesel, 0 veg - glow plug, 2 veg + glow plug
theres relays and a micro chip in there that delays the switching of the return valve to allow for a good purge.

Jordan · Post by **Jordan** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:48 pm

after oil wrote:
Jordan wrote:Great install, every aspect of that vehicle is so beautiful.

What kind of switch is this?

its the brains of the system. its a 3 way toggle, 1 diesel, 0 veg - glow plug, 2 veg + glow plug
theres relays and a micro chip in there that delays the switching of the return valve to allow for a good purge.

Who makes it? What is the purge time?

Jordan · Post by **Jordan** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:49 pm

Does the glow plug cycle to keep the oil at a certain temp or does it stay on? What temp does your oil get to?

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