Re: Subaru Power Output Graphs
The Legacy or Impreza 2.5l engines that might work were from year 1997 till current. They all make 165 hp and 162 lb/ft of torque.The big "but" is need for custom made exhaust, more complicated and
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Leon Korkin <korkwood@...>
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Subaru Power Output Graphs
Dear Converts, I am still researching the drivetrain combo to install in my 90 Vanagon when it goes south in an estimated 25k miles. I sure would like the six mated to a G50 tranny, but the amount of
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Nelson Stoll <info@...>
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Re: Wiring Schematics Manual
A word of caution: As I read the table of contents, the SVX is NOT included. The XT6 is and several others are.
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Bobby Yates Emory <liberty1@...>
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Re: VW Engine $ ?
David, I think the most valuable part of a worn out VW Wasserleaker is the muffler. If still good, I have seen them fetch $150.00. I'm sure you can part out the engine. The individual parts from VW of
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steve goldstein <dgsggold@...>
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VW Engine $ ?
It appears that my conversion will make it, so it looks like I won't need my VW engine after all. I was wondering if I decided to sell it, where would be the best place (ebay, Vanagon site, newspaper,
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david wilhite <dnmwilhite@...>
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Re: Ignition coil or ignitor problem Update
Ten minutes into the 20 minute drive home from work the engine quit missing and seems to run fine now. Runs smooth and has full power. Not sure what to make of it. I suspect this will not be the last
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John Seehorn
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Re: Ignition coil or ignitor problem
John Seehorn wrote: John, Try swapping plug wires with another plug, maybe the wire is shot. Larry
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Larry Hamm <LDHAMM@...>
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Re: Ignition coil or ignitor problem
Hi John, Thanks and glad I could help a bit. The 2.2L coil is designed a little different than we are usually accustomed to. If you have a bad coil you will loose 2 cylinders on the 2.2L. Like cyl 1
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Darrell Boehler <midwesty@...>
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Ignition coil or ignitor problem
Has anybody had any ignition coil or igniter problems? Last night I was mounting my aircleaner and knocked off one of the spark plug wires without noticing it until I started the engine. It ran very
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John Seehorn
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Vanagon Transmissions
General question regarding Vanagon Transmissions: I am in the process of putting a '91 Subaru 2.2 L engine in a 1984 Vanagon GL which had the 1.9 L WBX gas engine. The transmission is a bit tired
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Brown, Rich <ricbrown@...>
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Wiring Schematics Manual
I found the following book for sale: http://www.aeswave.com/Bookstore/book_ad550.htm It has wiring schematics for Asian vehicles '86 - '98 (including our favorite) and might be handy. Of course, I
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Bill Kenneke <bill.kenneke@...>
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Re: Check engine light --- no codes???
P.S. When you connect the green plugs to get error codes you must have the black plugs disconnected otherwise you may clear all memory and your engine will have to relearn its functions again. No bid
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Ed McKinley <edmc@...>
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Re: Sagging rear springs can be found at : www.fastforward.ca
the 2wd westy spring kit is going to be available at www.fastforward.ca , but after seeing their site , it's not yet ready unless you have a syncro. You can sign up there to be notified when it
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ascend@...
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Re: Check engine light --- no codes???
The green plugs are called Test Mode Connector and are used for the "D Check" which gives trouble codes through the check engine light. When used in conjunction with the black plugs will clear all
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Ed McKinley <edmc@...>
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Re: Check engine light --- no codes???
Ed, I'm not getting ANY codes so far. That was my question. Do I connect the green plugs in order to get them?? I have tried connecting them, but still......nothing. I haven't driven around much yet
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Warren Chapman <tallsound@...>
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Re: Check engine light --- no codes???
Warren, It took several days and miles before my check engine light would stay on and then it was on permanently. This process may repeat itself each time you clear the codes with the black
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Ed McKinley <edmc@...>
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Re: Check engine light --- no codes???
Hi Warren, I posted some information several weeks ago on subaru fuel injection system. It has what you need to diagnose / trouble shoot 2.2L problems. It is still out there on the net I just checked.
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Darrell Boehler <midwesty@...>
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Check engine light --- no codes???
Hooked up my check engine light today but not getting any flashing codes. When are you supposed to get them? Do the green "read memory" plugs have to be connected to make the codes flash? Get steady
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Warren Chapman <tallsound@...>
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Re: Actually starting this Vangaon-Subaru Conversion Project
Larry, You can probably get 3 used Suby low miles engines from Japan for the price of your engine rebuilt. Check compression and if it is way below spec it isn't worth installing it Wasseeleaker
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Leon Korkin <korkwood@...>
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Re: Actually starting this Vangaon-Subaru Conversion Project
Hi Larry, Congrats on the new Subaru. I think we may have spoken on the phone a couple of months back about Subaru engines. I pulled the fender on mine. As I recall there were a bunch of cheesy
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John Seehorn
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