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I live in the PNW and I’m hunting for a motor to replace the 2002 SOHC in my Vanagon. Anyone have one that is a good runner that they’d like to sell??

WRX's of those years (till 2005??) where EJ20(5?)'s, the STIs of 2004 on where of the EJ257

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Also i believe there is only one filter fro all EJ motors to the most part (Naturally aspirated or Turbo-charged)

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So you have a turbo motor in your Van?

Last fall we took possession of an 85 bus but it was late in the year and we barely drove it, or even got familiar with it. So now I’m poking around because I want to buy an oil filter, and:

The ECU s/n indicates an ‘03 WRX, 2.5, but I’m seeing EJ20 on the block. Is this a usual arrangement?

I know there are many variables; I’m just starting down the path of deciphering what I’ve got here. (Can an EJ20 be bored out to make it a 2.5? Might the ECU have been reflashed to suit an EJ20? Does it matter very little? &tc….)

Tx,

Jim

When I installed my oil pump I squirted it full of Lucas assembly lube, which is pretty viscous. However, it’s now been sitting for some time so I’m sure it has drained down by now.?

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Warren

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Yes, this also relieves some of the head pressure from the pump, especially if you pre-filled the filter with oil. I couldn't get the pump to prime with the filter installed despite many attempts. It primed right away after a long crank without the filter.??

I was planning on removing the plugs and spinning it over a bit, but by removing the filter you can confirm that’s it’s pumping. Thats a great idea.?

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I got this thing all timed up and running again. Close call! Compression checked out on all cylinders. Everything lined up perfectly with the new belt.

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Just a tip for anyone trying to prime a new oil pump. I took the filter off and gave it a good 20 seconds of constant cranking with the spark plugs removed and fuel cut off to get oil to start flowing from the filter housing.?

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I just bought a 2KW diesel heater and was wondering where to install it and especially where to install the tank. Great idea. The tank that came with mine is one of those large flat ones but I’m sure I can find one that will fit perfectly in that spot.?

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Good idea on the battery. I’ve also seen people put their diesel heater tanks there too to keep it out of the interior of the van.

That’s a great idea.

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Maybe a place for a LiFePo4 auxiliary battery? ?

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Space for an oil cooler for some or maybe for coolant overflow tank.

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With the stainless coolant pipes installed, new heater hoses installed, and fuel tank refreshed and installed, I am finally turning my attention to the engine bay. ?I began by cleaning it reasonably well, then proceeded to remove the intake snorkel on the passenger side. ?I expect I can use that snorkel in some form or another on the driver’s side when I get to air intake considerations.

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The snorkel is a bit difficult to get out. ?It is attached to a plastic cover on the bay side. ?There is a small rivet that needs to be drilled out. ?Then clips on top and bottom of where the snorkel attaches have to be pressed and wrangled out. ?

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Then, you have to go up top to the outside vent and get the top of the snorkel off the hose. ?It is attached with a strip of what appears to be electrical tape. ?But before you pull it out you have to get it off a set of hooks inside the vent. ?I just used a screwdriver and pushed the snorkel free.

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The snorkel is longer than I expected. ?The photo shows the parts laid out but you get the idea.

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Now I have some additional free space that was heretofore blocked off. ?I’ll clean it out, but not sure what, if anything, I will use the space for. ?Any ideas? (This is on the passenger side).

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Today I got the hoses from the fuel tank to the fuel pump plus the FI return connection to the tank all connected. ?I used 1/2 inch fuel line from the tank to the fuel pump and 5/16 fuel injection hose on the short return bit. ?I was also able to rotate the stainless coolant pipes to the engine bay, even getting the screwy spring clip around the pipes! I was also able to route the heater hoses through the firewall and zip tie it all together. Not the prettiest but it’ll do. Progress!

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I was even able to get my tools cleaned and organized. ?Overall, a good day working on the conversion.

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The fuel tank has been refreshed with new seals and hoses. Those plastic vent boxes under each fender have been thoroughly cleaned and a new grommet installed. I only need a couple small clamps to finish up.?

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Was also able to confirm that the driver side nipple was seated.?

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I was able to confirm that the nipple had seated on the passenger side. I almost dropped my phone taking this photo. Scary.?

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I got the crossover pipe installed. I used silicone grease and the nipples slipped right in. The hard part was reaching in to do the job, especially the driver’s side.?

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