Re: Closest vendor to Phoenix
Call Chris (owner) at Metric Motors in Centerville, Ut (16 mi N of SLC) and discuss it.? +1 (801) 295-6969 480 N 1000 W
Centerville UT 84014
United States Bob
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Closest vendor to Phoenix
I have given up on finding someone to repair my 87 Syncro, 2000 Impreza 2.5 SOHC in Phoenix. I just recently ( june last yr) blew a valve and it is deemed a lean condition. I have not had a -timely repair. Symptoms still persist of bogging under load/acceleration. Fuel pressure seems fine. Almost every component has been tested and replaced. No codes.
Small car originally did my harness and they say they can fix my van if i ship it to them ( its 1100 to ship, then I would have to fly up to get it).
I guess Im looking for a less expensive solution or ill be selling my van which I hate to do. Im dine troubleshooting locally. I have considered having a locsl shop work with small car over the phone to try and use their knowledge combined. But my local conversation guy in Phx wont do that.
Looking for suggestions on vendor shops I could ship to or other creative ideas !
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Re: EJ25 Injector testing?
This is the report I received back as well
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On Sun, Jan 19, 2025 at 9:27?PM Kurt K via groups.io <kurtkrusinski@...> wrote:
John,
Thanks - That sounds like an excellent option for me.
Kurt
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Re: EJ25 Injector testing?
John,
Thanks - That sounds like an excellent option for me.
Kurt
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Re: Minimum setup for a compression test
You’re going to need to spin the engine to distribute oil to the cylinder walls before they can sustain compression.? I would start by pulling the plugs and squirting some oil into the cylinders to reduce dry ring scraping to a minimum.?
You might find that the oil rings have sludged up by sitting in evaporating oil for so long.? Only one way to find out! ?? Jake
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1986 Westy Weekender with 2000 2.5 SOHC Subaru, 5 speed transaxle & PosiTrac Differential
Try a leak down test instead. (Amazon, kits for ~$40) No need for starters or transmissions, just a socket to turn the crankshaft. You will need an air compressor for this and some knowledge of TDC (top dead center) and the firing order (you can complete
this test in a single rotation of the crank.) If you do get a leak, a mechanics stethoscope (Amazon, $10-15) can pinpoint the air leak you will definitely be able to hear
-Brian
I have an engine (1990-94) engine that has not been run in about 6 years.? It was in a previous bus of mine that had deep, deep rust and I took off the road.? Unfortunately I didn't fog the engine or anything like that since I thought it would only be
off the road for a little while....but here we are.? ?
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I'd now like to put the engine into my other bus but I'd like to make sure it is still a viable engine.
?
What is the minimum setup I need to do an effective compression test?
?
I have a spare transmission/starter etc.? I was planning to bolt that to the engine, hook the starter up to a battery, with a start switch, and see what is what.? ?I think I also have just a bellhousing kicking around...?
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Is that enough?
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Anything i can do to the engine at this point to increase its odds of returning to healthy service?
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Re: Minimum setup for a compression test
Try a leak down test instead. (Amazon, kits for ~$40) No need for starters or transmissions, just a socket to turn the crankshaft. You will need an air compressor for this and some knowledge of TDC (top dead center) and the firing order (you can complete
this test in a single rotation of the crank.) If you do get a leak, a mechanics stethoscope (Amazon, $10-15) can pinpoint the air leak you will definitely be able to hear
-Brian
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I have an engine (1990-94) engine that has not been run in about 6 years.? It was in a previous bus of mine that had deep, deep rust and I took off the road.? Unfortunately I didn't fog the engine or anything like that since I thought it would only be
off the road for a little while....but here we are.? ?
?
I'd now like to put the engine into my other bus but I'd like to make sure it is still a viable engine.
?
What is the minimum setup I need to do an effective compression test?
?
I have a spare transmission/starter etc.? I was planning to bolt that to the engine, hook the starter up to a battery, with a start switch, and see what is what.? ?I think I also have just a bellhousing kicking around...?
?
Is that enough?
?
Anything i can do to the engine at this point to increase its odds of returning to healthy service?
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Minimum setup for a compression test
I have an engine (1990-94) engine that has not been run in about 6 years.? It was in a previous bus of mine that had deep, deep rust and I took off the road.? Unfortunately I didn't fog the engine or anything like that since I thought it would only be off the road for a little while....but here we are.? ?
?
I'd now like to put the engine into my other bus but I'd like to make sure it is still a viable engine.
?
What is the minimum setup I need to do an effective compression test?
?
I have a spare transmission/starter etc.? I was planning to bolt that to the engine, hook the starter up to a battery, with a start switch, and see what is what.? ?I think I also have just a bellhousing kicking around...?
?
Is that enough?
?
Anything i can do to the engine at this point to increase its odds of returning to healthy service?
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Re: EJ25 Injector testing?
So he isn’t close, but he IS crazy fast. I sent mine to mr injector in Idaho, he had them fully rebuilt tested with documented bench test and spray pattern etc in 6 days. He charges 22 per injector. Pretty amazing service and he has a stellar reputation. Google search him. Highly recommend
John?
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On Sat, Jan 18, 2025 at 10:14?AM Kurt K via groups.io <kurtkrusinski@...> wrote:
Hey all - I have about 160K miles on my 2001 EJ25 since its transplant in 2003.? I'll have the syncro in the garage for a few weeks to work on backlogged tasks. I'd like to get the fuel injectors bench-tested -- does anyone have a recommendation for an outfit that does this in the Seattle/Olympia area?
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thanks
Kurt
87 syncro
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Hey all - I have about 160K miles on my 2001 EJ25 since its transplant in 2003.? I'll have the syncro in the garage for a few weeks to work on backlogged tasks. I'd like to get the fuel injectors bench-tested -- does anyone have a recommendation for an outfit that does this in the Seattle/Olympia area?
?
thanks
Kurt
87 syncro
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Re: Recommendations for Starting Battery
Yeah, I was wondering about topic wonder too BUT the?ac compressor is a valid Vanagon engine conversion issue because:
1) some direct subaru fit compressors are no longer made? 2) the pipe connections are specific whereas?the FS10 has generic connections so use in an alternate vehicle easily with generic fittings 3) the?volume of a vanagon is more than?2x the volume and exponential sun-exposed body surface area of a subaru wagon so the subaru compressor at about 6 cubic inches capacity may be better replaced with the FS10's 11 cubic inches.
...I'd still love to see the pictures of the roof mounted condenser etc.? please?email any to AndrewVanis@...Andy Vanis USA and Whatsapp +1(505) 304-5306
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Re: Recommendations for Starting Battery
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Re: Recommendations for Starting Battery
Morning All.
This thread is veering off into general repairs (battery & a/c) which are thoroughly documented in other vanagon related forums.? Let's try to keep it subaru conversion related.
Thanks very much,
Brent
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Re: Recommendations for Starting Battery
Uh...not sure Eric.? I am so on many of these discussions; it is the only way to preserve the beast, every little clue you can get.? I don't even want to say..Maybe Vanagon Cafe, maybe Vanagon Owners Group.? I think both of those are good groups.? You will see a lot of cross posters like me.? No, they are not going for fame, they want success for all of us, that is their desire.? My take?? Go for Group 41 if you can find it; go for T5 at Walmart if you can't.
On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 06:02:58 PM PST, Eric Freudenthal via groups.io <eric@...> wrote:
where on facebook is this battery discussion?
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Re: Recommendations for Starting Battery
where on facebook is this battery discussion?
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Re: Recommendations for Starting Battery
Having a very meaningful discussion on Facebook regarding Starter Batteries, and I am sure some of those folks ask with regard to Subaru Motors and Starting Motors.? Sure, Subie is Higher Compression, takes a little more Umph.? But slick if all OK.? Next, folks candidly asking, is a Group 41 battery better than a T5 from Walmart?? I honestly think even Warren Chapman would like to get in on this discussion for overall performance.? Only a $50 difference cheaper, but they sure fit nicer or so I have been told.? From what I know, batteries wear out over time, like 7 or 8 years...just the way it goes.
On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 05:16:54 PM PST, Eric Freudenthal via groups.io <eric@...> wrote:
I notice that MightyMax's AGM motorcycle batteries likely have more than enough CCA to start our 2.2L engines.? ?Maybe I can put one of these in back?for starting.
Or.... I just noticed that we can now purchase a 50AH LiFeP04 for appx $100?that supports 10kW (200A) surges for $50 that's?amazingly small too.? ?Perhaps one such battery would be better than haivng?separate house & start batteres, and it will be warmed up so taht?it can charge if it's in the engine compartment.? ? ?? Close, mine has 4 mounting tab bolt holes, I can get number later.... The adapter plate is the interesting part
Andy Vanis get you model
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Is this it?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
FS10 compressor... The kind they use in 15 passenger vans and school buses?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
My condenser is on the roof and has two fans.? One of my evaporator/heater units is on the ceiling next to the right d. Pillar..? ? The other is inside my dashboard.? ?Each evaporator /heater unit supposedly has a capacity of 1.5 T (18k) has its own TXV. It works ok, but is a bit under sized.? I also have separate heater valves for the front and rear boxes.
I used the standard Subaru compressor.
What else did you do to increase the capacity of the AC to 32K?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
There's enough space for the battery and AC lines.?
My AC lines run through there as well since my 32k BTU replacement headbanger AC is fed through the right side to disentangle them from the cabinet.?
You run your heater lines there too?? Where do they go?/what do they feed?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Thanks.? ?I probably will need to put mine on the left side because my condenser, rear refrigerant, and? heater lines run through my d pillar on the right side.? ?In short, my right d pillar is already pretty crowded.
I placed the subie intake box on the left side and need to see how much space remains? Maybe only 8x8x8.? ?That's appx the same size as my agm.?
I still wonder about mounting below the floor, or above the trans axle, with access via the underside.? ?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
-- Eric Freudenthal Ph.D. (he/his/him/himself) Spouse, dad, friend < eric@...> It is now no more that toleration is spoken of as if it were the indulgence of one class of people that another enjoyed the exercise of their inherent natural rights, for, happily, the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens in giving it on all occasions their effectual support.? George Washington, 1790
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Re: Recommendations for Starting Battery
I notice that MightyMax's AGM motorcycle batteries likely have more than enough CCA to start our 2.2L engines.? ?Maybe I can put one of these in back?for starting.
Or.... I just noticed that we can now purchase a 50AH LiFeP04 for appx $100?that supports 10kW (200A) surges for $50 that's?amazingly small too.? ?Perhaps one such battery would be better than haivng?separate house & start batteres, and it will be warmed up so taht?it can charge if it's in the engine compartment.? ? ?? Close, mine has 4 mounting tab bolt holes, I can get number later.... The adapter plate is the interesting part
Andy Vanis get you model
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Is this it?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
FS10 compressor... The kind they use in 15 passenger vans and school buses?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
My condenser is on the roof and has two fans.? One of my evaporator/heater units is on the ceiling next to the right d. Pillar..? ? The other is inside my dashboard.? ?Each evaporator /heater unit supposedly has a capacity of 1.5 T (18k) has its own TXV. It works ok, but is a bit under sized.? I also have separate heater valves for the front and rear boxes.
I used the standard Subaru compressor.
What else did you do to increase the capacity of the AC to 32K?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
There's enough space for the battery and AC lines.?
My AC lines run through there as well since my 32k BTU replacement headbanger AC is fed through the right side to disentangle them from the cabinet.?
You run your heater lines there too?? Where do they go?/what do they feed?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Thanks.? ?I probably will need to put mine on the left side because my condenser, rear refrigerant, and? heater lines run through my d pillar on the right side.? ?In short, my right d pillar is already pretty crowded.
I placed the subie intake box on the left side and need to see how much space remains? Maybe only 8x8x8.? ?That's appx the same size as my agm.?
I still wonder about mounting below the floor, or above the trans axle, with access via the underside.? ?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
-- Eric Freudenthal Ph.D. (he/his/him/himself) Spouse, dad, friend < eric@...> It is now no more that toleration is spoken of as if it were the indulgence of one class of people that another enjoyed the exercise of their inherent natural rights, for, happily, the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens in giving it on all occasions their effectual support.? George Washington, 1790
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Re: Recommendations for Starting Battery
Close, mine has 4 mounting tab bolt holes, I can get number later.... The adapter plate is the interesting part
Andy Vanis get you model
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Is this it?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
FS10 compressor... The kind they use in 15 passenger vans and school buses?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
My condenser is on the roof and has two fans.? One of my evaporator/heater units is on the ceiling next to the right d. Pillar..? ? The other is inside my dashboard.? ?Each evaporator /heater unit supposedly has a capacity of 1.5 T (18k) has its own TXV. It works ok, but is a bit under sized.? I also have separate heater valves for the front and rear boxes.
I used the standard Subaru compressor.
What else did you do to increase the capacity of the AC to 32K?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
There's enough space for the battery and AC lines.?
My AC lines run through there as well since my 32k BTU replacement headbanger AC is fed through the right side to disentangle them from the cabinet.?
You run your heater lines there too?? Where do they go?/what do they feed?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Thanks.? ?I probably will need to put mine on the left side because my condenser, rear refrigerant, and? heater lines run through my d pillar on the right side.? ?In short, my right d pillar is already pretty crowded.
I placed the subie intake box on the left side and need to see how much space remains? Maybe only 8x8x8.? ?That's appx the same size as my agm.?
I still wonder about mounting below the floor, or above the trans axle, with access via the underside.? ?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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Re: Recommendations for Starting Battery
Is this it?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
FS10 compressor... The kind they use in 15 passenger vans and school buses?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
My condenser is on the roof and has two fans.? One of my evaporator/heater units is on the ceiling next to the right d. Pillar..? ? The other is inside my dashboard.? ?Each evaporator /heater unit supposedly has a capacity of 1.5 T (18k) has its own TXV. It works ok, but is a bit under sized.? I also have separate heater valves for the front and rear boxes.
I used the standard Subaru compressor.
What else did you do to increase the capacity of the AC to 32K?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
There's enough space for the battery and AC lines.?
My AC lines run through there as well since my 32k BTU replacement headbanger AC is fed through the right side to disentangle them from the cabinet.?
You run your heater lines there too?? Where do they go?/what do they feed?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Thanks.? ?I probably will need to put mine on the left side because my condenser, rear refrigerant, and? heater lines run through my d pillar on the right side.? ?In short, my right d pillar is already pretty crowded.
I placed the subie intake box on the left side and need to see how much space remains? Maybe only 8x8x8.? ?That's appx the same size as my agm.?
I still wonder about mounting below the floor, or above the trans axle, with access via the underside.? ?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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Re: Recommendations for Starting Battery
Would love to see some pictures of you can please email them?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
My condenser is on the roof and has two fans.? One of my evaporator/heater units is on the ceiling next to the right d. Pillar..? ? The other is inside my dashboard.? ?Each evaporator /heater unit supposedly has a capacity of 1.5 T (18k) has its own TXV. It works ok, but is a bit under sized.? I also have separate heater valves for the front and rear boxes.
I used the standard Subaru compressor.
What else did you do to increase the capacity of the AC to 32K?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
There's enough space for the battery and AC lines.?
My AC lines run through there as well since my 32k BTU replacement headbanger AC is fed through the right side to disentangle them from the cabinet.?
You run your heater lines there too?? Where do they go?/what do they feed?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Thanks.? ?I probably will need to put mine on the left side because my condenser, rear refrigerant, and? heater lines run through my d pillar on the right side.? ?In short, my right d pillar is already pretty crowded.
I placed the subie intake box on the left side and need to see how much space remains? Maybe only 8x8x8.? ?That's appx the same size as my agm.?
I still wonder about mounting below the floor, or above the trans axle, with access via the underside.? ?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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Re: Recommendations for Starting Battery
FS10 compressor... The kind they use in 15 passenger vans and school buses?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
My condenser is on the roof and has two fans.? One of my evaporator/heater units is on the ceiling next to the right d. Pillar..? ? The other is inside my dashboard.? ?Each evaporator /heater unit supposedly has a capacity of 1.5 T (18k) has its own TXV. It works ok, but is a bit under sized.? I also have separate heater valves for the front and rear boxes.
I used the standard Subaru compressor.
What else did you do to increase the capacity of the AC to 32K?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
There's enough space for the battery and AC lines.?
My AC lines run through there as well since my 32k BTU replacement headbanger AC is fed through the right side to disentangle them from the cabinet.?
You run your heater lines there too?? Where do they go?/what do they feed?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Thanks.? ?I probably will need to put mine on the left side because my condenser, rear refrigerant, and? heater lines run through my d pillar on the right side.? ?In short, my right d pillar is already pretty crowded.
I placed the subie intake box on the left side and need to see how much space remains? Maybe only 8x8x8.? ?That's appx the same size as my agm.?
I still wonder about mounting below the floor, or above the trans axle, with access via the underside.? ?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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Bob Stevens
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