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Re: EJ25 Injector testing?

 

Here's my test report. I shipped my injectors last Thursday and had them back in hand on Friday. Glad I did this; thanks for the rec.
Warren’s Conversion - 2.1 Engine and Tranny Removal

 

I thought as I move to phase two of this project it would make sense to start a new topic related to pulling the engine and transmission from my 89 Westy.?
Hang with me as I’ll need some advice going forward ?Thanks!
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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy
Re: Warren’s Conversion

 

Now the engine is on the motorcycle lift and I’ll move it aside as I get started on the next phase.?

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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy
Re: Warren’s Conversion

 

I got the flywheel installed but when I tried to torque the bolts the engine wanted to turn (backward no less!). So I used my crank pulley tool to brace it.?

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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy
Re: Warren’s Conversion

 

Got the adapter plate installed.
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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy
Re: Warren’s Conversion

 

Okay, after reading directions more carefully the studs have to come out because they are replaced with bolts.?
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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy
Re: Warren’s Conversion

 

I’m about to install the RMW adapter plate. I’m pretty sure those highlighted studs come out. Can someone confirm? ?Thanks!
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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy
Re: Warren’s Conversion

 

Here’s a shot of the engine on the motorcycle lift. It’s resting completely flat and stable on the RMW oil pan which is so robust I’m sure it’s suitable for the task.?
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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy
Re: Warren’s Conversion

 

I used pipe nipples and washers between the rails to keep the channel from getting bent when tightening the bolts. This whole idea was great for a Subaru engine but I’m not sure I would trust it on something like a big block V8.?
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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy
Re: Warren’s Conversion

 

So today I got the engine off the stand and onto the motorcycle jack that I intend to use when installing it in the bus. The Harbor Freight 1,000 pound engine stand and their 1 ton shop crane /hoist do not mate up. The problem is that the hoist, fully extended, will not reach anywhere near the engine to lift it from the stand. I thought about welding an extension to the jib to reach a bit farther but I was concerned that it would create a hazard and exceed the limit of the hoist. But someone on YouTube had a solution. They took the foldable legs off the hoist and, using 7inch bolts, mounted them on the outside. I did this and it worked perfectly.?

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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy
Re: Alt light fix, 85 westy

 

Have that one saved already. Thanks for the help!
Re: Alt light fix, 85 westy

 

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Hey Anthony.
I’ve got a pdf out on my website showing how I used the existing Vanagon wiring and tied my Subaru mil/cel light into the oxs circuit.
Here it is….


Best,
Brent

On Jan 31, 2025, at 4:50?PM, Anthony C via groups.io <acruzet@...> wrote:

<IMG_8906.jpeg>I think I may have solved my issue. I found this black wire soldered to the blue wire mentioned by Busaru behind the fuse panel. Disconnected the wires and now my alt and oxs light come on when I turn the key and they both turn off when I start the car. Next up is wiring the CEL to the OXS light

Re: Alt light fix, 85 westy

 

I think I may have solved my issue. I found this black wire soldered to the blue wire mentioned by Busaru behind the fuse panel. Disconnected the wires and now my alt and oxs light come on when I turn the key and they both turn off when I start the car. Next up is wiring the CEL to the OXS light

Re: Warren’s Conversion

 

Thanks! ?And thank you for moderating this forum and the wealth of information you’ve personally provided.
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I learned so much from this forum (and the samba and YouTube) that I think it is appropriate to share the highs, lows, and how-tos of the process. When I start pulling the engine and tranny from the Vanagon I’ll photo document it as well.?
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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy

Re: Warren’s Conversion

 

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Hey Warren.
Just wanted to thank you for sharing your engine refresh pictures and writings.
I have to say…..a powder coat kit may have to make it’s way to my Christmas wish list this year!!!
Great work.
Best,
Brent

On Jan 31, 2025, at 10:06?AM, SubieVanagon via groups.io <wklail@...> wrote:

I only temporarily installed the alternator and ac compressor because I have to remove them to hook the engine to a hoist, which connects to the ac bracket. ?I’m very happy to have it this far along. ?Now the real work begins as I plan to pull my 89 Westy into the garage and start the tear down. ?Thanks to all of you who have offered input so far. ?Hang around, because I’m sure I’ll have many more questions!
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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy

Re: Warren’s Conversion

 

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Very nice?


On Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 8:02?AM SubieVanagon via groups.io <wklail@...> wrote:
Other than belts and torquing a few bolts, this engine is ready to install.
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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy

Re: Warren’s Conversion

 

I only temporarily installed the alternator and ac compressor because I have to remove them to hook the engine to a hoist, which connects to the ac bracket. ?I’m very happy to have it this far along. ?Now the real work begins as I plan to pull my 89 Westy into the garage and start the tear down. ?Thanks to all of you who have offered input so far. ?Hang around, because I’m sure I’ll have many more questions!
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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy

Re: Warren’s Conversion

 

Other than belts and torquing a few bolts, this engine is ready to install.
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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy

Alt light fix, 85 westy

 

Hi all, I’m trying to get the Alternator light working correctly as it currently stays on. I’ve looked at Weide guide but my 85 has a different style fuse panel and I have searched this group and can’t seem to find my answer.
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Some background info:
85 westy
frankenmotor
previous owner installed solar and removed fridge.
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Under the driver seat I found 2 blue wires (one labeled radio and the other unlabeled but screwed to the panel with a few other red wires and a wire labeled charger (one of these rant to the aux battery under the bench seat). I disconnected this blue wire and the alt light still stayed on after starting the car.?
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I found this guide on Busaru as well as his supporting video on YouTube that might be a fix by installing a relay at the fuse panel by cutting the blue wire there (which I located on my van) but wanted to check with the group before cutting any wiring. Thanks in advance! This group has been an amazing resource!
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https://www.busaru.com/subaruvanagon/finalelements

Re: harness conversion

 

Ground wire to the neutral switch pin.

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