Re: Please Help
I have always just passedd smog here in AZ. More specfic questions ? Sean G87 Syncro, 2000 Subie 2.5 SOHC On Monday, May 26, 2025 at 03:33:10 PM MST, Gary Helbig via groups.io
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SEAN GARRETT
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Re: Repair shops in SALINAS/Santa Cruz/Gilroy
Can you describe your Westy? What year and what engine? The reason I ask is that in CA there a few shops besides Transwork that you may want to consider sending your transaxle to for repair. Nathan
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SoquelDude
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Re: Please Help
Sean, Please tell me more about your setup. AZ smog requirements are very similar to NV requirements.? Long story shortened, I was able to use an AZ smog check to renew a NV registration. Gary.
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Gary Helbig
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Re: Repair shops in SALINAS/Santa Cruz/Gilroy
Thanks for that - we might end up there. I got with Nathan at Vivid Vans to get an assessment tomorrow morning. If it is a failed transaxle it looks like the best options are a rebuild in El Cajon or
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Robert Gemmell
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Re: Repair shops in SALINAS/Santa Cruz/Gilroy
Hey Bob, sorry to hear about this. Sounds like you have an auto transmission, which only a few folks work on these days. But literally ANY shop could drop the trans for you and send it back to El
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swissarmychainsaw@...
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Re: Repair shops in SALINAS/Santa Cruz/Gilroy
Great idea. The tranny I have is from Transworks. It has a 3.08 rack and pinion set, a 3 pad torque converter and a ¡°remote cooler kit¡± Do you know if the GoWesty specs are similar? Thanks Bob
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Robert Gemmell
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Re: Repair shops in SALINAS/Santa Cruz/Gilroy
IN my Subie conversion I found it easier, quicker and less costly to just get a whole transaxle assembly from GoWesty. If you have the complete assembly on hand most any garage can change it out for
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John Rodgers
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Re: Repair shops in SALINAS/Santa Cruz/Gilroy
Thanks! Headed to Vivid Vans in Santa Cruz. Much appreciate the tip, and having this forum. Best Bob BobGemmell.Com
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Robert Gemmell
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Re: Repair shops in SALINAS/Santa Cruz/Gilroy
None that I know of in Salinas. There's 2 in Santa Cruz you could call: D&K Volkswagen (831-475-9669) or Vivid Vans (831-201-4894). Both of these shops will most likely send out the transaxle for
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SoquelDude
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Repair shops in SALINAS/Santa Cruz/Gilroy
My Westy conversion transaxle has failed in Salinas. Anyone have repair shop recommendations for this area? Thanks Bob BobGemmell.Com
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Robert Gemmell
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Re: '91 Westie with '07 Forester 2.5
Hi Joel, We were up near Tadusac a couple of years ago, doing some canoeing, hiking and whale watching. We won't be heading out towards Labrador until the end of Busfusion. Either the Sunday or
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Noras dad
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Re: '91 Westie with '07 Forester 2.5
Hi Terry, Sorry for the delayed response. We didn't go to busfusion, headed out for Labrador on the 20th. We have been taking our time heading out, currently in Tadoussac Quebec. The weather has been
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JoelLib
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Re: Harness loose wire q¡¯s
Pics would help. Edit: check here for engine wiring diagrams for your year. Wire colors may vary. https://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/
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Wayne Sitarz
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Harness loose wire q¡¯s
Hey all!! I have diligently labeled and sorted my wiring harness and I think I should be able to test it before installing when my OBD2 Bluetooth dongle arrives tomorrow. Huge thanks to the
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Nicholas Clinton
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Re: I am looking for the best conversion kit
I used the Smallcar engine carrier and intake and the Outfront Motorsports adapter plate, flywheel and shortened pan. Stan¡¯s Headers exhaust manifold. The LUK clutch I installed was good for 80,000
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Jake de Villiers
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Re: I am looking for the best conversion kit
I already have a suburb 2.5 that was recently professionally rebuilt.? I read small cars clutch could be problematic but the article was old.? Just want to start with solid parts but have to order
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douglas Hillman
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Re: Snorkel set up
Routing the ducting up the pillar is no problem. As you mentioned, the tough part is working around the A/C lines. It is a tight fit and I believe I had to bend the mounting bracket just slightly to
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Ryan C
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Re: I am looking for the best conversion kit
I have found the Bostig Kit (2000-2004 Ford Focus base) good: lots of them out there for next to nothing, and Jim Akiba is so good at answering any questions not covered in his online manual: that
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Richard Montgomery
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Re: Snorkel set up
I¡¯ve ordered the Smallcar intake with snorkel. Was it difficult to get it mounted up the column? ?Also I¡¯m a bit concerned because I have AC hoses and wiring back there in my Westy. Hope it will
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SubieVanagon
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Re: Snorkel set up
Great idea. -- Warren 89 Westy 88 Tintop 70 Westy
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SubieVanagon
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