VS #4 V6 T Build Log

[Draimond]

I see now. I would have used that as the return as that is the location of the hottest coolant in the engine.

A return behind the thermostat would have really terrible flow though?
I picked that spot for water feed because a) there's already a hole there that I had to do something with. b) water pressure.

If you go straight to the radiator you'll need to go to the far side/top hose.

Agreed, but it's a rubbish spot because of how busy that area is. I'll have another look.

It's a shame the factory heater hose fittings are on the opposite side of the engine as using those would have been the easiest option.

Yeah absolutely, it's the larger of the two heater hoses isn't it, that comes straight out of the water pump and has the coldest and most pressure behind it of any spot in the entire coolant system. I am keeping the heater though so that'd add some complexity.

Fortunately my Turbo is only oil cooled so I don't have to consider this problem.

Have you got a build thread?

 

[Immortality]

Nope, just a big pile of parts in my garage.