Re: Help Identifying Conversion History 1986 Syncro with 6cyl Subaru
Here is Facebook Marketplace ad from 2019. (I think I got a good deal too)
Seller's Description
Reduced Price of $17,000 obo. We are relocating for my wife¡¯s job, motivated to sell. 1986 VW Vanagon Syncro 4x4. (not a Eurovan but facebook does not list a Vanagon) 257K miles on the chassis. Vanagon GL sunroof with Riviera Pop Top Drivetrain: Subaru EZ30 Conversion - RJES Bellhousing kit with a rebuilt trans. Trans rebuilt by Rancho approximately 2000 miles ago. Taller 4th gear, new ring and pinion, etc. Trans has a locker but the actuator and switch needs to be added. Engine is a JDM import with approximately 40-50k. New proper shaft. Stock brakes and suspension components. Body: No notable rust. Repainted by me (waves in the clear) approximately 2 years ago. Riviera pop top installed. Needs a new tent. Upgraded headlight relays. 17" Black Jeep wheel with Federal AT tires. Interior: DIY camper conversion with cartridge toilet (the wife really wanted). Sink/ stove installed but not plumbed. Propane attached beneath but not plumbed. Needs to be completed or re do to your taste. Black cloth stow and go front seats. Accessories: ARB awning, full length roof rack, access ladder, drives side sliding window replaced with aluminum mounting panel. Extra parts: Comes with complete set of new bushings from Burley Motorsports, replacement windows, exterior connections for camper hook ups, and misc vanagon/subaru parts. The Subaru conversion was complete in 2020 and only has maybe 2000 miles on it, mostly around town. Shoot any questions you might have my way. I can take more photos as needed.
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Re: Help Identifying Conversion History 1986 Syncro with 6cyl Subaru
Has the valve for the rear locker on the Rancho rebuild transmission and I bought an actuator. Need vacuum lines and electric to dash. Would appreciate if someone has a pencil line drawing or schematic showing what I need to make it work. Bought a retro dash pod from campervan culture in u.k. And I see user ALIKA, FROM Hawaii on Samba selling switches, but I am a bit at a loss on how to make it work. Would love to get into decoupler world, but it looks like entry fee for that is $1,000.00!
any help appreciated.?
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Re: Help Identifying Conversion History 1986 Syncro with 6cyl Subaru
Is this the one with no rear locker?? I think you got a smokin' deal on this thing, man, congrats!
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Re: Help Identifying Conversion History 1986 Syncro with 6cyl Subaru
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On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 6:10?AM Jeffrey Laudin via <jlaudin= [email protected]> wrote: Manual transmission with low gear. He said transmission was rebuilt by Rancho with final drive altered.?
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Re: Help Identifying Conversion History 1986 Syncro with 6cyl Subaru
Manual transmission with low gear. He said transmission was rebuilt by Rancho with final drive altered.?
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Re: Help Identifying Conversion History 1986 Syncro with 6cyl Subaru
Is this subi H6 conversion?coupled to a manual or automatic transmission? Thx, Tucker
On Thu, Nov 23, 2023 at 6:46?AM Jeffrey Laudin via <jlaudin= [email protected]> wrote: Found someone on the samba that was looking to buy it in 2019 and had saved the Facebook marketplace ad. Was able to connect with builder via messenger!
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Re: Switching from Kennedy adapter to RJES
What part of the country do you live? salt belt? Where are your grounds located? I would think that it should last more than 12yrs. That's a short life.?
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Re: Help Identifying Conversion History 1986 Syncro with 6cyl Subaru
Jeff did he bolt that up to an auto trans or a manual?
On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 3:58?PM Jeffrey Laudin via <jlaudin= [email protected]> wrote: A prior owner did the conversion himself, so he did harness, engine mount etc. It was a JDM EZ 30. From the factory it was a sunroof top. He added a Riviera Top.
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Re: Help Identifying Conversion History 1986 Syncro with 6cyl Subaru
A prior owner did the conversion himself, so he did harness, engine mount etc. It was a JDM EZ 30. From the factory it was a sunroof top. He added a Riviera Top.
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I installed the 2WD Westy springs from Schwenk along with XHD Bilstiens in spring this year on my 87 2WD Westy, as well as every ball joint, tie rod end, bushing, sway bar with T3's HD bar and end links, and all new hardware everywhere. ?I had a tremendous amout of sag, bouncing, and roll, along with a horrible squeek in the front end. ?After replacing everything the van handles quite well. ?The XHD Bilstiens are a bit harsh of small bumps at higher speeds, but overall pretty nice, I think i will look into T3's adjustable shocks for my next round of suspension fixing. ?I do plan on adding .5-.75" spaces front and rear to bring the overal height up a bit, I am running 225 70r/16s and they can rub on full turn with articulation or a heavy passenger!
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David I replaced my all my springs with the Schwenk about 10 years ago,?2WD. They have been excellent. Then a put an SVX motor in and the rear was sagging a little. I consulted Schwenk directly and they recommended replacing the rears with their?new design. I was able to get a set of rear only from Burley. It didn't help--height?was about the same, so I installed 1/2" of spacers and that is what it took. At the same time I installed a set of Burley's Raflo Shocks. The shocks absolutely?transformed the ride and handling--I was amazed. Other than the engine, the shocks have been the best of?all the mods I have done over the years. Expensive, but worth it.
I
looked at the digest and many of the rear spring threads are pretty old.
Is there new information out there? I am most likely sitting on
original springs front and back (84 westie, ej22 conversion, VW
transaxle). The rear end really drops when starting out in 1st gear.
GoWesty specifically their springs are not for vehicles with engine
conversions. Small Car has springs for 'spirited' driving (not sure if I
do that). Does anyone have any other recommendations? I did the rear
springs in the 84 tin top I have (1.9 WB) this past summer because one broke so
I have the bug to do the westie. Thanks.
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looked at the digest and many of the rear spring threads are pretty old.
Is there new information out there? I am most likely sitting on
original springs front and back (84 westie, ej22 conversion, VW
transaxle). The rear end really drops when starting out in 1st gear.
GoWesty specifically their springs are not for vehicles with engine
conversions. Small Car has springs for 'spirited' driving (not sure if I
do that). Does anyone have any other recommendations? I did the rear
springs in the 84 tin top I have (1.9 WB) this past summer because one broke so
I have the bug to do the westie. Thanks.
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I
looked at the digest and many of the rear spring threads are pretty old.
Is there new information out there? I am most likely sitting on
original springs front and back (84 westie, ej22 conversion, VW
transaxle). The rear end really drops when starting out in 1st gear.
GoWesty specifically their springs are not for vehicles with engine
conversions. Small Car has springs for 'spirited' driving (not sure if I
do that). Does anyone have any other recommendations? I did the rear
springs in the 84 tin top I have (1.9 WB) this past summer because one broke so
I have the bug to do the westie. Thanks.
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Subaru gears FSBO, not by me FB listing
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1004138483994894/
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Re: Help Identifying Conversion History 1986 Syncro with 6cyl Subaru
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On Nov 26, 2023, at 1:02?PM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@...> wrote:
This intake spider is from an 01 to 04 Legacy/outback H6 3.0. It¡¯s aluminum so not 05 or later, which are black plastic. Single port exhaust, w/extended skirt.
Bob 1987 Syncro Westy
On Sun, Nov 26, 2023 at 8:18?AM Jonathan < jonn__e3@...> wrote: For starters, that¡¯s not the EG33 3.3L SVX engine. You¡¯ve got something else, possibly the later 3.0L 6cyl engine. Look at the exhaust to see if it¡¯s 3 pipes per side or just 1, that will help ID. Or just Google image search that aluminum intake manifold.?
Jonathan
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Re: Help Identifying Conversion History 1986 Syncro with 6cyl Subaru
This intake spider is from an 01 to 04 Legacy/outback H6 3.0. It¡¯s aluminum so not 05 or later, which are black plastic. Single port exhaust, w/extended skirt.
Bob 1987 Syncro Westy
On Sun, Nov 26, 2023 at 8:18?AM Jonathan < jonn__e3@...> wrote: For starters, that¡¯s not the EG33 3.3L SVX engine. You¡¯ve got something else, possibly the later 3.0L 6cyl engine. Look at the exhaust to see if it¡¯s 3 pipes per side or just 1, that will help ID. Or just Google image search that aluminum intake manifold.
Jonathan
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Re: Help Identifying Conversion History 1986 Syncro with 6cyl Subaru
For starters, that¡¯s not the EG33 3.3L SVX engine. You¡¯ve got something else, possibly the later 3.0L 6cyl engine. Look at the exhaust to see if it¡¯s 3 pipes per side or just 1, that will help ID. Or just Google image search that aluminum intake manifold.
Jonathan
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Re: Help Identifying Conversion History 1986 Syncro with 6cyl Subaru
Oh, and I sure as heck don't have that much room in the engine bay with a SVX engine.
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Freedom van Go
1989 Westy, 3.3L SVX
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Re: Help Identifying Conversion History 1986 Syncro with 6cyl Subaru
Me, too! I wonder if it was a Tintop converted to a camper because of the way the top raises up? It also seems rounded, as if from a bay window. The fuel tank is in an odd location, too. And the expansion tank is a relatively new offering. Looks like a RMW tank. Interesting history. . ..
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Freedom van Go
1989 Westy, 3.3L SVX
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Re: Help Identifying Conversion History 1986 Syncro with 6cyl Subaru
You¡¯re killing me here¡..who was the builder? SmallCar? NW Westys? ? Please let us know what you found out Jeff. Best,
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On Nov 23, 2023, at 8:46?AM, Jeffrey Laudin via groups.io <jlaudin@...> wrote:
Found someone on the samba that was looking to buy it in 2019 and had saved the Facebook marketplace ad. Was able to connect with builder via messenger!
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Brent Weide
Bob Stevens
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