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At 11:06 PM 1/14/01 -0800, you wrote:

I ran 235/75/15 on my SA 15 inch wheels on my syncro.
Looked great, rode great, ate up snow, but they were
TOO BIG.
why? they rubbed even though the tire guy assured me they wouldnt and even
though the syncro.org website said they would fit ( I checked the site
before I bought them)

WHERE did they rub?

One reason I went to that size was the fact that they were commercial grade
tires witha 2000 lb load limit, and that they were 56 bucks each at Sams
Club (warehouse style store akin to a Costco)
I sold the tires and put the SA rims on my 88 Sooby van.
Im not going to install some Audi Turbo 15 inch rims on my Syncro and go
with a smaller tire.
They also slowed down my van (its a westy) at highway speeds and made it
real tough to swing my butt onto the seat holding my ever present cuppa joe.
The diameter was about 28 inches as I recall.
For pics of the van just check out ep.com, and browse washington state for
vans.
ps. warren, how much you AXIN for your 89?
-steve
seattle, wa


----Original Message Follows----
From: "David Marshall" <VANAGON@...>
Reply-To: subaruvanagon@...
To: <subaruvanagon@...>
Subject: RE: [subaruvanagon] Now.! .....Bigger tires for my Syncro!
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 22:20:22 -0800

Warren and the rest of the list,
I am using 225/60-16s on my stock VW wheels which are 5.5x16 ET34 on my 1988
Syncro Double Cab. These tires are 26.6" tall if you calculate things out
and are basically identical in size to 27x8.5LT14 tire that is pretty
commonly found out there. I have no tire rubbing issues at all with these
tires installed.

The 235/75-15 is 28.8" tall which is a little more than 2" taller than what
is installed on my Syncro. I personally think this is the absolute limit or
maybe even over the limit for the Syncro. I have test fitted 205/80-16
(28.9") on my Syncro and I would not want to land hard on the front with
fear of rubbing - also on the rear it is VERY close to the trailing arm - if
you go thru some gumbo it will get very messy back there in a hurry.

There is also no real hope of getting the 29" tall tires to fit up front in
the spare tire well. My 26.6" *just* fit with a special adapter to hold the
trap door shut - now I mount it behind the cab of my Syncro.

If I was going to keep my Syncro (it is forsale by the way) I would be
installing some BFG-ATs this summer in 215/70-16 (27.8") which is about as
big as I would want to try without the Syncro 16" fender flairs and rear
trailing arms.


David Marshall

Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning
4356 Quesnel Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3
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-----Original Message-----
From: Warren Chapman [mailto:tallsound@...]
Sent: January 14, 2001 6:36 PM
To: subaruvanagon@...
Subject: [subaruvanagon] Now.! .....Bigger tires for my Syncro!




(This is a copy of a post I put on the Syncro list...maybe someone in
our group knows the answer.)

Now that I've got enough power to drive them, I want to install
bigger tires on my Syncro.

There has been a lot of talk recently (on the Syncro list and
Vanagon.com) about the South African 15" wheels with 30mm
offset.......

I want to use a 235/75-15 size tire. Does anyone know if you can
use this tire with the SA rim or are you limited to 225 size.

Is 235 width OK on a 6.5" wide rim or does this size need 7" ?

Will 235 tire and 30 mm offset rub suspension parts??

Is "grinding, cutting, etc" required to fit this size tire in the 14"
Syncro wheel well.

Thanks for responding

Warren Chapman
'90 Syncro Westy (Subaru powered)
'89 Syncro Westy (FOR SALE,80K miles)


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Hi All,
I have removed my gas tank for repairs, and was wondering about all
those
hose and tanks, and if they are really needed. It seems that all
this might
not really be needed.
Has any one removed all those tanks and hoses, and not had any
problems with
fuel deliver, or passing the smog check?
TIA
Mark K.

I am currently in the midst of shortening and bundling the wiring
harness for my conversion, but where are the ground
wires that are specified on the blueprint? There are two large ones
specifically shown to the left of the ignitor (on the
layout) but I can't find them. It would be good if their origin was
stated so I could at least trace them back. I also have a
couple of loose wires that I can't identify right now. Did anyone
else have this problem?

Mike G.
87' syncroo
mjgarske@...

david,
I was browsing your website (nice improvements by the way. good job!) and saw that you are now an official KEP distributor. Have you found a person too take you up on your subsidized KEP install? Any ideas as to price for the conversion?
-steve

----Original Message Follows----
From: "David Marshall" <VANAGON@...>
Reply-To: subaruvanagon@...
To: <subaruvanagon@...>
Subject: [subaruvanagon] 1989 Syncro Westie
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 22:20:35 -0800

Warren,
How much are you asking for you 1989 Syncro?


David Marshall

Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning
4356 Quesnel Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3
mailto:info@...
Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160

. Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions
. Transporter, Unimog and Iltis Sales
. European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models




Warren Chapman
'90 Syncro Westy (Subaru powered)
'89 Syncro Westy (FOR SALE,80K miles)


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I ran 235/75/15 on my SA 15 inch wheels on my syncro.
Looked great, rode great, ate up snow, but they were
TOO BIG.
why? they rubbed even though the tire guy assured me they wouldnt and even though the syncro.org website said they would fit ( I checked the site before I bought them)
One reason I went to that size was the fact that they were commercial grade tires witha 2000 lb load limit, and that they were 56 bucks each at Sams Club (warehouse style store akin to a Costco)
I sold the tires and put the SA rims on my 88 Sooby van.
Im not going to install some Audi Turbo 15 inch rims on my Syncro and go with a smaller tire.
They also slowed down my van (its a westy) at highway speeds and made it real tough to swing my butt onto the seat holding my ever present cuppa joe. The diameter was about 28 inches as I recall.
For pics of the van just check out ep.com, and browse washington state for vans.
ps. warren, how much you AXIN for your 89?
-steve
seattle, wa


----Original Message Follows----
From: "David Marshall" <VANAGON@...>
Reply-To: subaruvanagon@...
To: <subaruvanagon@...>
Subject: RE: [subaruvanagon] Now.! .....Bigger tires for my Syncro!
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 22:20:22 -0800

Warren and the rest of the list,
I am using 225/60-16s on my stock VW wheels which are 5.5x16 ET34 on my 1988
Syncro Double Cab. These tires are 26.6" tall if you calculate things out
and are basically identical in size to 27x8.5LT14 tire that is pretty
commonly found out there. I have no tire rubbing issues at all with these
tires installed.

The 235/75-15 is 28.8" tall which is a little more than 2" taller than what
is installed on my Syncro. I personally think this is the absolute limit or
maybe even over the limit for the Syncro. I have test fitted 205/80-16
(28.9") on my Syncro and I would not want to land hard on the front with
fear of rubbing - also on the rear it is VERY close to the trailing arm - if
you go thru some gumbo it will get very messy back there in a hurry.

There is also no real hope of getting the 29" tall tires to fit up front in
the spare tire well. My 26.6" *just* fit with a special adapter to hold the
trap door shut - now I mount it behind the cab of my Syncro.

If I was going to keep my Syncro (it is forsale by the way) I would be
installing some BFG-ATs this summer in 215/70-16 (27.8") which is about as
big as I would want to try without the Syncro 16" fender flairs and rear
trailing arms.


David Marshall

Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning
4356 Quesnel Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3
mailto:info@...
Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160

. Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions
. Transporter, Unimog and Iltis Sales
. European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models

Warren,
How much are you asking for you 1989 Syncro?


David Marshall

Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning
4356 Quesnel Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3
mailto:info@...
Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160

. Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions
. Transporter, Unimog and Iltis Sales
. European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models




Warren Chapman
'90 Syncro Westy (Subaru powered)
'89 Syncro Westy (FOR SALE,80K miles)

Warren and the rest of the list,
I am using 225/60-16s on my stock VW wheels which are 5.5x16 ET34 on my 1988
Syncro Double Cab. These tires are 26.6" tall if you calculate things out
and are basically identical in size to 27x8.5LT14 tire that is pretty
commonly found out there. I have no tire rubbing issues at all with these
tires installed.

The 235/75-15 is 28.8" tall which is a little more than 2" taller than what
is installed on my Syncro. I personally think this is the absolute limit or
maybe even over the limit for the Syncro. I have test fitted 205/80-16
(28.9") on my Syncro and I would not want to land hard on the front with
fear of rubbing - also on the rear it is VERY close to the trailing arm - if
you go thru some gumbo it will get very messy back there in a hurry.

There is also no real hope of getting the 29" tall tires to fit up front in
the spare tire well. My 26.6" *just* fit with a special adapter to hold the
trap door shut - now I mount it behind the cab of my Syncro.

If I was going to keep my Syncro (it is forsale by the way) I would be
installing some BFG-ATs this summer in 215/70-16 (27.8") which is about as
big as I would want to try without the Syncro 16" fender flairs and rear
trailing arms.


David Marshall

Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning
4356 Quesnel Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3
mailto:info@...
Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160

. Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions
. Transporter, Unimog and Iltis Sales
. European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models

(This is a copy of a post I put on the Syncro list...maybe someone in
our group knows the answer.)

Now that I've got enough power to drive them, I want to install
bigger tires on my Syncro.

There has been a lot of talk recently (on the Syncro list and
Vanagon.com) about the South African 15" wheels with 30mm
offset.......

I want to use a 235/75-15 size tire. Does anyone know if you can
use this tire with the SA rim or are you limited to 225 size.

Is 235 width OK on a 6.5" wide rim or does this size need 7" ?

Will 235 tire and 30 mm offset rub suspension parts??

Is "grinding, cutting, etc" required to fit this size tire in the 14"
Syncro wheel well.

Thanks for responding

Warren Chapman
'90 Syncro Westy (Subaru powered)
'89 Syncro Westy (FOR SALE,80K miles)

Anyone know what "normal" emissions readings in grams are for the Suby 2.2L engine? Massachusetts inspection limits are measured grams per mile.
These readings are in grams per mile
> HC was 2.37g with a limit of 8.25g Pass
> CO was 51.38g with a limit of 94.36g Pass
> CO2 was 753.49g Pass
> NOx was 10.45g with a limit of 9.27g! FAIL!

Is 10.45 grams NOx high or could it be normal for this engine.

Gary


Gary McEachern, Reading Ma.
'90 Westy
'87GL Wolfy Weekender SubaVanagon
'75 Spitfire

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vsyncro@w... wrote:

I was wondering if anybody has details on how to install
a radiator and hoses to the back.

Paul,

There is at least one listee who has performed this conversion and
posted about it to the list. Can't remember specifically. Use
the "search" function and use keywords, "aircooled" and "radiator".

You will come up with some info and can email for more info. You
might also check out the SubaruVanagon registry on Tom Myers site.
There may be someone there also you can contact.

Warren C.

Dennis,
Just go to used japanese engines.com. Or, www.planetsalvage.com. or,
www.carpart.com. Steve

I have a 82 vanagon that I'm thinking of converting. As it is
aircooled I was wondering if anybody has details on how to install
a radiator and hoses to the back.

Paul

Hi Subies,
Well it's happened ,I'm blowing coolant out the head gasket on my wbx.
I've decided to go the subaru route and am looking for a donor car .
If any body knows of car or engine reasonably close to the Wash, DC area
please let me know. Also does anybody know if the 2.2 and the 2.5 liter short blocks are interchangeable ie: could I install a 2.2 now and later
install a 2.5 short block using the 2.2 heads,injection,etc.?
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I believe (from memory) the nuts are 14mm (wrench) size but I don't
know the thread count.

Warren C.


drichelson@y... wrote:

woohoo! the 2.2 is in the vanagon, the threaded studs are in the
holes of the motor mount bracket which is bolted to the vanagon,

but

there is nothing holding it there other than gravity. Since I can't
put the motor in my pocket and find out which nut at the hardware
store works, does anyone know the specs for the nuts for the motor
mount?

Also, the same thing seems to have happened for the exhaust

manifold,

are these the same size?

Also, I am having a hard time finding a battery that will fit
underneath the passenger seat, anyone have any models/brands they
suggest?



-thanks in advance,
Dan

Hi Gary,
The cat can also have a big impact on nox. I have been looking over the bosch fuel injection book and the subaru shop
manual. They both point out a good mixture and 3 way cat help to reduce nox as well as hc and co. I somehow thought if the
mixture was ok the hc would be ok even without a cat, but I was wrong. I have no idea what the readings should be. We don't have
testing here except in metro areas. So I am unable to help you much with numbers.

Darrell

Hi Gary,

Here are the readings from my smog test. 1991 Subaru Legacy 2.2 with new
KEP header and cat.

Hydrocarbons measured: 11 Allowable: 173
Carbon dioxide measured: 0.0 Allowable .90
Nitrogen Oxide measured 2 Allowable 1564

Ron

AutoZone has a low profile Duralast battery that is indicated for the
Vanagon. It is a lot larger than the little bity one they sold me three
years ago.


Andrew Parker
acparker@...

Good point! Anyone out there know what "normal" emissions readings are for the Suby 2.2L engine? Is 10.45% high or could it be normal for this engine.

Gary

----Original Message Follows----
From: Jim Arnott <jrasite@...>

Don't *know* but here's my observations...

Gary McEachern wrote:

"The test was run as if the engine was the VW waterboxer."

It ain't. AFAIK the Test should have been run for the engine that you
have.

HC was 2.37 with a limit of 8.25
CO was 51.38 with a limit of 94.36
CO2 was 753.49
NOx was 10.45 with a limit of 9.27!

High NOx usually indicates an lean mixture. (Burning too hot.)

You might return to the smog station and ask for the specs for the
engine that's in your rig. If your readings are w/i the range of the
specs, have it retested. Else???

Jim

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woohoo! the 2.2 is in the vanagon, the threaded studs are in the
holes of the motor mount bracket which is bolted to the vanagon, but
there is nothing holding it there other than gravity. Since I can't
put the motor in my pocket and find out which nut at the hardware
store works, does anyone know the specs for the nuts for the motor
mount?

Also, the same thing seems to have happened for the exhaust manifold,
are these the same size?

Also, I am having a hard time finding a battery that will fit
underneath the passenger seat, anyone have any models/brands they
suggest?



-thanks in advance,
Dan

Justin
Thanks for the information.

How could the ignition timing on a suby EJ22 engine become over advanced? Since there is no distributor isn't the timing electronically controlled with no provision for adjustment?

Gary


----Original Message Follows----
From: "Justin B. Jensen" <jjensen@...>
Reply-To: subaruvanagon@...
To: <subaruvanagon@...>
Subject: RE: [subaruvanagon] Failed emissions inspection!
Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2001 15:22:30 -0700

Check for over-advanced ignition timing and/or a lean condition.