83 Ur Quattro 20v build

[Blagave]

Part of checking the wiring out, I tested the brake lights, turn signals, backup etc and everything worked accept for the rear tail lights only work on running lights and dont work with headlights on....need to fighure that out.
I noticed how hot the bulbs get and decided to do what I did on another build and that is to use LED bulbs.
I am going to be using the smoked Frankani lens, which have red, yellow and clear lens on the inside, so you can use clear bulbs, but I decided to get amber for turn signals, clear for backup and red for running and brake (Still waiting on red)
The bulbs are plug and play and bright. plus cool to the touch. The only thing that you need to change is the flasher relay to a LED flasher relay, other wise they will flash rapidly.

[Blagave]

The urq drove off the lift for the first time since I purchased it.....big mile stone.
Hopefully, will get the alignment done this coming week.

[sal_s2]

Enjoying the updates, keep them coming
Interested in the porsche oil catch can set up. I get fumes in the cabin and I want to do something similar to what you've done. Can you post a bit more info please?

[Blagave]

Enjoying the updates, keep them coming
Interested in the porsche oil catch can set up. I get fumes in the cabin and I want to do something similar to what you've done. Can you post a bit more info please?

Hi sal-s2,
Regarding the Porsche crank case breather canister, its part number 930-107-321-01.
Just to recap, I am not using any of the oem venting system. I am using the same crank case exit port on the engine and run a line to the 2nd port from the top. The top port is then returned to the lower rear of engine below valve cover vent and the bottom of canister is a returned to the oil return line from turbo at block.
I tied the two valve cover vents together and ran my vent down behind bumper.

When the canister is used on a Porsche, the top canister port has a hose that splits off and one goes to valve cover and one goes to filter. I have been told my plumbing will work, but it would not be hard to add a "T" on the top hose.

There are many style breather cans you can choose from and in hindsight I probably would have gone with a breather that already had the filter on it and then just removed the filter and ran a hose to out of the engine bay and reconnected the filter.

[Blagave]

Added a (6) relay / fuse water proof box. I made a mount and used thread inserts for both the mount to body and box to mount. I try and think ahead as to be able to access things easily once the car is fully assembled. The relays will be for the electric seats, seat heaters and the (2) sets of Baja Design lights. I still have to add the power distribution block, ground block and ignition trigger block.

[Blagave]

Instead of doing the (6) hella lights on the front, I decided to merge old with new and mounted a pair of P6 Pro Baja Design lights. The lights have a amber backlight that comes on with parking lights and hi beam/low beam. I used the additional cross bar I made to mount the lights too. I chased the wire loom through the passenger chassis rail, so minimal harness is seen.

[Blagave]

Car is on the move and loaded to go to get alignment

[rxl]

great progress

[Blagave]

great progress

Thank you.

[Tom_]

Sick build ...I like your "custom" way of making this car. I am doing something similar on my Coupe.

[Blagave]

Sick build ...I like your "custom" way of making this car. I am doing something similar on my Coupe.

Thank you Tom.....right back at you on your. build.

[Blagave]

Made a skid / protection plate for the oil pan and accessories. Sadly, the exhaust down pipe sits lower than everything else, so it will be the sacrificial lamb if I hit something. I welded (4) tabs with nuts welded on back side to mount aluminum, removal is fast and easy. I haven't decided if I want a hole for the oil drain plug.

[Blagave]

Made a aluminum grill for the cutouts in the bumper.

[Blagave]

Pete has finished the digital cluster refurbishments and they are on their way back to me....the clusters look awesome in the photo sent, very excited to get them. Big Thank You to Pete and those who made the recommendation.

[Blagave]

Started working on the climate control (AC / Heat), made a mount for the AC dryer. Location behind headlight makes for a short run from condenser and is out of the way with easy access. Aluminum mount has thread inserts too make mounting easy.