Re: Oil pressure sender location pics
The Subaru oil pressure sender is just below the alternator (at least on a 2.2) You have to create an extension from that threaded source on the block (about 2") so there will be clearance for the
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jimhilton40 <jimhilton40@...>
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Re: No 12v power to fridge question Westy/2.2
not likely . here is how I have this circuit in my mind. the original set up is clever.. as it only energizes that relay after the engine is running and the alternator is charging .. exactly what
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Scott Daniel - Turbovans <ScottDaniel@...>
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Re: How to start with electrical
my thoughts .. if doing the EFI wiring , get a good wiring diagram for the engine management system. then 'start at Pin 1' on the ecu. Write out a list, for each pin and wire ....like # 6, small
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Scott Daniel - Turbovans <ScottDaniel@...>
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Little help reading 2001 Forester Wiring Diagram in files
Hi, I'm using the PDF diagram in the files section loaded by Brent. Anyway, on page 23 (page 34 of the actual manual) I came across a question: I cut the Red/Yellow striped wire coming off of the
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joelwesty
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Re: Oil pressure sender location pics
www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/ Suby Engine-1 > Oil Pressure Sender -- Brent Weide Portland, Oregon www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/
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Brent Weide
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Re: How to start with electrical
I needed both. Rob becida@...
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Rob <becida@...>
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Re: SVX: Idle Fixed; Still Hesitates though...
It seems I've been dealing with off & on rough idle for a couple years (yet my van ran well both on highway and around town). After a road trip hauling 1,000 lbs of auto parts from Truckee to Boulder
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[email protected] <paulguard@...>
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Re: How to start with electrical
No, not the Kennedy diagram. I recommend getting the actual Subaru diagram. It shows everything and how it all relates.
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udorsille
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Re: SVX MPG
I just did a mpg check on my 85 vanagon with the 3.3 svx engine and was averaging 16.7mpg on the interstate... ________________________________ To: "subaruvanagon@..."
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starlakejohn
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Oil pressure sender location pics
I'm looking for pics of after market oil pressure sender and it's location. I remember seeing one mounted by the alternator. Does anyone have a pic of this or link. Thanks, Matt
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Matt
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Re: SVX: Idle Fixed; Still Hesitates though...
Thanks for the additional info I'll post the results of my search for a fix, and will try the ECU reset trick using the method you discovered.
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John Griffin
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Re: SVX: Idle Fixed; Still Hesitates though...
Thanks! I used to use a Sun raster scope in the bad old days of coil/distributor/points ignition systems. Sounds as if it might still be handy Down in Hilton Head this weekend, but I will run these
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John Griffin
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Re: SVX: Idle Fixed; Still Hesitates though...
-------------------------------------------------- Right...Listen to the coil spark jumping to ground. Usually the coil has suffered heat and no longer sound. I always use manufactures coils on any
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dk
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Re: SVX: Idle Fixed; Still Hesitates though...
John, its a 92. I lost the pickup on my Small Car VSS and didn't know it. About that time I install a chip and thought my problem was cured. Almost two years later I discovered the missing pickup,
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jandj342
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Re: SVX MPG
what size tire are you running? I've never gotten better than 16mpg out of either of my SVX conversions. I tried smaller tires (which made a different on the Tiico conversion), but on the SVX, it made
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Kim Brennan
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Re: SVX: Idle Fixed; Still Hesitates though...
Don: Great suggestions; I will do this. - The sound you reference is high tension clicking? Coil voltage arcing to ground rather than firing the plug? Most easily heard while revving motor with
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John Griffin
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Re: SVX: Idle Fixed; Still Hesitates though...
You might try this : Run up the motor. Open the rear hatch and with a hose or stethoscope, listen around the coils as you pick up the rpm's. Listen for a ticking...not the EVAP Valve. It is not
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dk
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Re: SVX MPG
92 SVX into 86 MT vanagon ? I too get about 20-21mpg on highway only @ 55-60 mph 16-18 mpg?whether have my foot in it or not around town ? Derek To: subaruvanagon@... Sent: Thursday,
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Derek Hall
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Re: SVX Hesitation
Thanks Neil I will try one of these chips, though I feel that the forum archives are a bit inconclusive as to whether they fully address the hesitation problem (or perhaps just make it a little less
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John Griffin
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Re: SVX: Idle Fixed; Still Hesitates though...
John Very interesting! The plot thickens... So, you ran for a couple of weeks without VSS, then hooked it up to the ECU (with your van running). CEL went out, and the van has run properly ever since
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John Griffin
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