Saturday, April 21, 2018

Firewall Forward Kit

Oil Cooler, etc ( 2 hrs )

Riveted nutplates to Oil Cooler Tray and Supports (Steps 1-2 at Sect 49-08).  Riveted Duct Flange to Oil Cooler Sides, then sealed at 8 spots with hi-temp RTV per Steps 4-6 at 49-06.   Installed VA 119 Hose between engine and VA 168 Transducer Manifold per 49-11, Steps 1-3.   Need to contact Vans Tech Support to clarify OK to use aluminum AN fittings supplied vs Airflow instructions to use only steel fitting to avoid galling  (ref. pic of instructions).  [ note from future:  Vans OK'd using Alum fittings in Cooler on April 23 ]

temp tape with RTV applied inside to seal corners

tah dah !

torq wrench w/ extensions to reach fitting with 9/16" crowfoot
(other wrench on fitting to counter)


Part No 2006X; Serial No A17-14108-11 (reference if needed)

Airflow instructions state steel fittings ONLY vs
Vans supplied alum...???    pending check with Vans Support