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Re: Warren’s Conversion - Clutch and Pressure Plate, Fuel Tank Refresh, and Coolant Pipes
After much struggling I got the fuel tank removed. ?My original intention was to remove it in order to install the stainless coolant lines, but as I got into the job it was obvious that all the hoses and fittings needed to be replaced. ?I’m thinking there won’t be a better time than now to take this on. ?So I will replace all the fittings and hoses. ?This is a California bus so there is no rust on the tank at all ( just lots of dirt). ?Tomorrow I will seal it up and powerwash it and paint it with a Rustoleum paint of some sort. ?Some people paint them with high zinc content paints, but I’m not sure that is necessary.
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Re: Warren’s Conversion - Clutch and Pressure Plate, Fuel Tank Refresh, and Coolant Pipes
The instructions from RMW so far seem to be pretty good. ?I got the clutch kit from RMW, which is a Sachs kit. ?It came with the clutch, pressure plate, release bearing, pilot bearing, and the spline alignment tool. ?The pilot bearing is not needed because RMW’s flywheel already has the pilot bearing installed. As I mentioned, there was no suggestion to use blue thread locker on the bolts, but I did it anyway. ?
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I originally ordered my motor mounts from eBay but they were not the same. ?Now I can’t remember where I got the ones that actually matched the originals from the Subaru. ?But they were about $60 for the pair if I recall correctly. ?
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The one on the left was the one from eBay. ?It was listed as the same, but it was not the same size. ?It might have worked but I didn’t want to chance it so I returned them.
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The mounts I eventually purchased were identical to the originals. ?I will try to figure out where I purchase them. ?So many purchases!!!?
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Warren
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Re: Warren’s Conversion - Transmission refresh
You need 4.5 liters for a syncro gearbox, just in case ;) Phil 90 Westy Syncro 16 08 T5 Seikel Panamericana? Le?mer. 12 mars 2025 à 20:48, SubieVanagon via <wklail=[email protected]> a écrit?:
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Warren’s Conversion - Clutch and Pressure Plate, Fuel Tank Refresh, and Coolant Pipes
Today I started to remove the fuel tank and those pesky expansion tanks. ?I got the fuel filler neck out after shedding a bit of blood due to a nice scrape. ?The grommet on top of the expansion tank was rotted off and actually down inside the tank. ?No wonder I was always smelling gas. ?
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So next is removing the fuel tank itself and the plastic coolant pipes that run front to back. ?I believe the stainless pipes I purchased from Van Cafe are made to work with their conversion kit. ?
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In the meantime, I installed the clutch and pressure plate on the Subaru engine, torqued the bolts evenly to 22 ft lbs and, although I did not see it recommended in the RMW literature, I used a bit of blue thread locker on them. ?
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Warren’s Conversion - Transmission refresh
I had some difficulty removing the drive flanges and seals but I finally got it done. ?I had to order two new circlips from Van Cafe as I destroyed one of mine taking it out. Then I installed the new seals, replaced the plastic backing thing, and finished that part up. ?I drained the gear oil and was it ever dirty! ? But there were very few metallic particles on the magnetic drain plug. ?I filled it with 3 liters of GL-4 conventional 80-90 gear oil but I’m still not sure that’s enough. ?Possibly I’ll need to add a bit more. ?I replaced the throwout bearing (release bearing) with a Sachs bearing, lubed the cross shaft bushings with dry lube and things there look pretty good. ?I also installed a new reverse light switch as mine was toast. ?
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Also I received my new high torque starter from Van Cafe. ?I have the adapter plate from Westy Ventures. ?So other than possibly adding a bit more gear oil, I’m good with the transmission. ?The cross shaft bushings looked good and they were snug. ?The main shaft had a bit of side to side wriggle but it was tight when I pulled on it. ?The mounting rubber was also in good condition. ?So I think I’m finished with this part of the conversion for now at least.
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Warren
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Re: EJ251 SOHC Timing
A new guide can't be too expensive; I like the peace of mind it gives. Terry A Shaw On Thu, 6 Mar 2025 at 20:11, Ryan C via <candagrm=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: EJ251 SOHC Timing
I use clamps? Andy Vanis? 505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp On Thu, Mar 6, 2025, 7:31?PM wallaces_21 via <grandfatherjim=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: EJ251 SOHC Timing
Way back I changed the timing belt in our 98 Forester 2.5 DOHC and previously someone had installed the belt one tooth off. Now I can't exactly recall whether it was off on one of the cam gears or the crank gear, bit fwiw the car had been running fine and ran even better after the new belt was correctly installed. I later mentioned to a mechanic friend about the trouble I had keeping all four cam gears in position while installing the new belt, as two or more really didn't want to sit still. He said he uses zip ties to hold the belt to the gears while installing - seems like a good idea. Jim On Thu, Mar 6, 2025, 8:11 p.m. Ryan C via <candagrm=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: EJ251 SOHC Timing
tooh off - install error? skipped due to no guard? no guard?- install error? running well - guess you'll see if it runs better exactly on target!? possibly one tooth isn't enough to bend things.? you could always do a leak down test to?verify integrity. Let us know?what you find and how it runs! Andy Vanis USA and Whatsapp +1(505) 304-5306 On Thu, Mar 6, 2025 at 6:11?PM Ryan C via <candagrm=[email protected]> wrote:
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