Nonconforming parts

The problem was caused by ill setting of nipple distance between in and out positions of ATF oil cooler equipped beside the radiator, nonconforming replacement parts was made by Koyo. The longer nipple distance invited the lack of length of original inlet hose, leading the supplying there from different car and for different purpose, throttle heater line preformed one with the same inner diameter but for LLC not for 130 degree ATF. Though the shape and hardness looked same and thought available, some swollen diameter and pilling were found after few months use leading to miserable results sooner or later, inner fiber layers were helpful to prevent some split or expｌosion.

This physical result caused by wrong approach realized me of the great efforts made by constructors, enough experimental trials and researching before rolling out of the model.

ATF line hose to oil cooler in BC7 SUBARU Legacy LSi US was successfully replaced into genuine hose. Any anxiety for explosion on different parts was completely wiped out today.

Engine testing was performed on VW 1302 Super Beetle, the idling condition changed if retarding tube was closed by pinching, became higher because of change of vacuum advance. But remember here some leakage was found on retarding diaphragm circuitry. Is it possible to order the parts,only double diaphragm? The reason why the stability at idle speed is not so favorable may by caused by the leakage on retarding diaphragm, pin hale or clacking? Then an usual replacement of distributor story may arise on earth?

With idling engine running, relatively much fuel consumption was to be seen, 1L/30min.

Exhaust pipes were impossible to replace because of rusted adhesions, so exchanging of the end muffler may be necessary.

Judging from the construction of IRS, replacement of arm bushes around the torsion bar,inner and outer, may be relatively easier than imagined.