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Loss Power, CEL O2 Code, and smog test.
Hi, Need Help with an O2 sensor code (91 EJ22 in a 85 Vanagon) #32 and some rough running. I have about 25K miles, 5 years, on my conversion, but it's smog time again here in California and, wouldn't
By andymalec · #63600 ·
Re: How long is a conversion supposed to take?
It's VERY sad to a point that I may stop doing engine conversion after the one I have to do (7). No one attacked me like that in 9 years of operation. Now, I may just go back to stock engine (just did
By poussinnoir · #63599 ·
Re: SmallCar oil pan and dipstick - oil "burp"
And I'm going to double check that I have the correct PCV valve! 1990-2003 is #045-0031 and 2004 on is #045-0351. They look quite different. Richard
By Richard A Jones · #63598 ·
Re: registering ej25 conversion in CA
Due to the smog rules regulations and general price gouging associated with smog testing and repairs related to complying with these regulations,not to mention the increasing license renewal fees, I
By gfreshley · #63597 ·
Re: How long is a conversion supposed to take?
Funny how the greatest critics are those who've never bloodied a knuckle repairing a machine.
By udorsille · #63596 ·
Re: How long is a conversion supposed to take?
How sad this story Ben, you did my Subaru conversion last year, I'm completely satisfied, then you have answered all my questions often connected to the VW side. I do not know what's happened in this
By Denis Cyr <nazaircyr@...> · #63595 ·
Re: pros and cons of mounting igniter under westy seat?
I think so, for cooling of the igniter. one of my conversion sayings is 'Do what the manufacturers do.' Both VW and Subaru put the igniter in the engine compartment. Makes sense to me. stated another
By Scott Daniel - Turbovans <ScottDaniel@...> · #63594 ·
Re: SmallCar oil pan and dipstick - oil "burp"
(snip excellent writeup) Richard - thanks for all the great information. I'm going to install a Krank Vent and vacuum regulator ¨¤ la OlRivrRat and will report back. He's used clear tubing throughout
By Luke Bakken <luke@...> · #63593 ·
Re: How long is a conversion supposed to take?
I'm the pathetic shop. I'm the pathetic guy who spent countless hours helping people on many forum. Yea, the pathetic guy who as over 40,000$ picture on his website. The same guy who show a web page
By poussinnoir · #63592 ·
Re: SmallCar oil pan and dipstick - oil "burp"
Richard, Hello. I think I understand the way you explained how you put in the seperator from Jegs but anyway you can post a picture? Thanks GreggK
By greggkilcoyne · #63591 ·
Re: pros and cons of mounting igniter under westy seat?
Ive got one of Leons ECU set ups. My igniter is in the engine bay. I havent been aware of any problems but what would be going on if there was an issue with the location? Have you changed youe set up
By greggkilcoyne · #63590 ·
Re: pros and cons of mounting igniter under westy seat?
there is another alternative. Just under the driver's side rear cabinet in the westy there is a small cavity - When Tom Shiels did the harness for my 2.5 suby, he suggested that this was a good
By John Charlton <jacharl@...> · #63589 ·
Re: pros and cons of mounting igniter under westy seat?
When I did my 87 van I put it under the seat and did check for excessive heat and never saw any problems. On my 84 Westy I drilled a hole and put it in that dead space under the rear of the closet. No
By Rob <becida@...> · #63588 ·
pros and cons of mounting igniter under westy seat?
I am modifying a 1992 2.2 subbie harness for an 87 westy and I am using Leon Korkwood's mounting method for the igniter, relays, and ECU (i.e., under the seat). Having said that, I have seen several
By Bob Smith · #63587 ·
Re: SmallCar oil pan and dipstick - oil "burp"
Luke: I'll add recent experiences that are similar to yours, and besides, message 62373 was my post. After I set up my PCV hoses to match the '00 diagram (3 way)
By Richard A Jones · #63586 ·
Re: SVX: Idle Fixed; Still Hesitates though...
good suggestion ! it's not the 02 sensors themselves though .. it's that the right bank 02 sensor is talking to the ECU as the right bank, and not the left. and same for left. wire them backwards and
By Scott Daniel - Turbovans <ScottDaniel@...> · #63585 ·
Re: Little help reading 2001 Forester Wiring Diagram in files
Got it. A picks back up on page 21 where you see it running through connector B98, where it changes wire colour to RG, runs through to connector Pin 2 of the fuel tank pressure sensor. If you're using
By Brent Weide · #63584 ·
Re: registering ej25 conversion in CA
...and you hope that the tech doesn't notice the "EJ25" cast into the top of the block. Larry H.
By Larry Hamm <Patlar@...> · #63583 ·
Re: Oil Pressure Light question
Hi Mike, I always remove the alternator - it doesn't take long and gives you much better access. Good luck with it, Tom
By Tom Shiels · #63582 ·
Re: SVX: Idle Fixed; Still Hesitates though...
To OP regarding hesitation. just for the fun of it, try switching your O2 sensors right for left.
By David Hartenstein <davideric9@...> · #63581 ·