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Universal Remote Starter with 1990 Subaru Legacy 2.2liter

 

I need some advice prior to using this Hand Held remote starter:
-Is there any item of electrical system I should disconnect B4?
-If someone has done this B4, where are connections made?

I do not want to harm my Subaru electical system and I know little
about it; so that's my concern.

Larry


Re: Why I hate UPS (was: Vendors and shipping)

Lawrence Johnson
 

Chris,
I wish you had posted this last week. UPS is in the process of screwing me out
of over $100 more than it would have cost with the postal service. And if that
weren't enough to leave a bad taste in your mouth, they rerouted the parcel to
return to the US (GKY). I tracked the damn thing and notified them of their
mistake. Now it is rerouted off in the direction of Bracebridge (again GKY).

Listen to Chris.. DO NOT USE UPS FOR US-CANADA SHIPMENTS.
-Larry

1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\" wrote:

Being Canadian, buying parts from the US, and being addicted to eBay has
taught me one thing:

UPS WILL SCREW YOU WITH OBSCENELY HIGH "HANDLING FEES" IF THEY TAKE YOUR
PACKAGE ACROSS THE BORDER.

This reason is at the top of a very long list of screw ups, missed
deadlines, etc. as to why I NEVER will use UPS. I had to order a replacement
carafe for my Krups coffeemaker and went through the whole order, gave them
my address and credit card info, etc. and then I asked about shipping. UPS
was the only option... I cancelled the order and sourced it locally, I had
to go out for my coffee for a couple extra weeks but it was worth it not to
use those rip off artists.

Thanks (for listening to my rant),
Chris Gronski
Toronto, Ontario,
'80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY
'87 Chevrolet Sprint - Ice Racer
'91 Pontiac Firefly - Convertible
www.vanagon.org & .ca
www.gronski.com, .org, & .ca
www.nineeleven.org & .ca


Re: persistent backfire popping at deceleration

 

Hi.
I am considering changing my stock van muffler.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to manufacturer and
model? I want that soob to breath...
-steve
PS. just installed 15 South African wheels and low profile tires. Handles
awesome.
Fit a big-bore pipe. I mean 4". Plenty of these here, usually on Legacys,
Supras and Skylines. They come in on cars owned in Japan by boy-wonders.
The cars are bought used there and imported. Sound really throaty but
reduce groundclearance.


Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin, New Zealand
VW & mollusc nut
1984 VW Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans)
1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD), for sale
1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel (extaxi)
1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel wagon
1989 CT170 Toyota Corona Select 2.0 diesel (taxi)


Re: persistent backfire popping at deceleration

Steve Coseo
 

Hi.
I am considering changing my stock van muffler.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to manufacturer and
model? I want that soob to breath...
-steve
PS. just installed 15 South African wheels and low profile tires. Handles awesome.


From: Leon Korkin <korkwood@...>
Reply-To: subaruvanagon@...
To: subaruvanagon@...
Subject: Re: [subaruvanagon] persistent backfire popping at deceleration
Date: Sat, 06 Jan 2001 21:02:00 -0800

John,
It is indeed very unusual to hear about this problem with Suby. Are you
getting any error codes?There should be 3 codes after conversion not
affecting any function.
Did you do conversion youself?Is you exhaust system in good shape? The
standard
VW muffler is resrictive and robs the power from Suby.There are several
performance mufflers that will fit there and help to get Suby breath
easyer.
Good luck
85 Subwagen Westy

John wrote:

My 93 Legacy installation has an annoying problem. It has always had
a popping backfire when decelerating. especially when coming to a
stop or hard deceleration using the engine.

I have under 20,000 miles on the conversion. I have doen the
following to try to eliminate:

1. I'm using the original VW cat & exhaust. Kennedy said that
should not be a problem.

2. I replaced the timing belt as a precaution in case it had oil on
it or had stretched/slipped, etc.

3. Full tune-up. Plugs and wires.

4. Checked all intake for good seal using engine cleaner around
flanges & etc. found a small leak in the beginning, but no effect.

I guess I am at a loss to what could cause this as the ignition is
completely computer controlled and I have no error codes.

Any advise would be appreciated.

John

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Re: persistent backfire popping at deceleration

Leon Korkin
 

John,
It is indeed very unusual to hear about this problem with Suby. Are you
getting any error codes?There should be 3 codes after conversion not
affecting any function.
Did you do conversion youself?Is you exhaust system in good shape? The
standard
VW muffler is resrictive and robs the power from Suby.There are several
performance mufflers that will fit there and help to get Suby breath
easyer.
Good luck
85 Subwagen Westy

John wrote:

My 93 Legacy installation has an annoying problem. It has always had
a popping backfire when decelerating. especially when coming to a
stop or hard deceleration using the engine.

I have under 20,000 miles on the conversion. I have doen the
following to try to eliminate:

1. I'm using the original VW cat & exhaust. Kennedy said that
should not be a problem.

2. I replaced the timing belt as a precaution in case it had oil on
it or had stretched/slipped, etc.

3. Full tune-up. Plugs and wires.

4. Checked all intake for good seal using engine cleaner around
flanges & etc. found a small leak in the beginning, but no effect.

I guess I am at a loss to what could cause this as the ignition is
completely computer controlled and I have no error codes.

Any advise would be appreciated.

John

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Re: Timing Chain Job - 1990 Subaru Legacy

 

Your Suby engine has timing belt, not chain and you can't damage valves
by turning engine. To see the damage you have to remove timing belt dust
covers and check
camshaft sprockets for damage.I recently saw one engine hit on one side,
the whole camshaft went back and siezed.

This is the problem with front-engined boxers. The engine is wide, and
vulnerable in corner impacts. I have passed up 2 SVX engines with accident
cam/head damage.


Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin, New Zealand
VW & mollusc nut
1984 VW Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans)
1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD), for sale
1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel (extaxi)
1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel wagon
1989 CT170 Toyota Corona Select 2.0 diesel (taxi)


Re: persistent backfire popping at deceleration

 

o2 sensor OK?


--- In subaruvanagon@..., "John " <jfleming3@c...> wrote:
My 93 Legacy installation has an annoying problem. It has always
had
a popping backfire when decelerating. especially when coming to a
stop or hard deceleration using the engine.

I have under 20,000 miles on the conversion. I have doen the
following to try to eliminate:

1. I'm using the original VW cat & exhaust. Kennedy said that
should not be a problem.

2. I replaced the timing belt as a precaution in case it had oil
on
it or had stretched/slipped, etc.

3. Full tune-up. Plugs and wires.

4. Checked all intake for good seal using engine cleaner around
flanges & etc. found a small leak in the beginning, but no effect.

I guess I am at a loss to what could cause this as the ignition is
completely computer controlled and I have no error codes.

Any advise would be appreciated.

John


persistent backfire popping at deceleration

John
 

My 93 Legacy installation has an annoying problem. It has always had
a popping backfire when decelerating. especially when coming to a
stop or hard deceleration using the engine.

I have under 20,000 miles on the conversion. I have doen the
following to try to eliminate:

1. I'm using the original VW cat & exhaust. Kennedy said that
should not be a problem.

2. I replaced the timing belt as a precaution in case it had oil on
it or had stretched/slipped, etc.

3. Full tune-up. Plugs and wires.

4. Checked all intake for good seal using engine cleaner around
flanges & etc. found a small leak in the beginning, but no effect.

I guess I am at a loss to what could cause this as the ignition is
completely computer controlled and I have no error codes.

Any advise would be appreciated.

John


Re: Timing Chain Job - 1990 Subaru Legacy

Leon Korkin
 

Your Suby engine has timing belt, not chain and you can't damage valves
by turning engine. To see the damage you have to remove timing belt dust
covers and check
camshaft sprockets for damage.I recently saw one engine hit on one side,
the whole camshaft went back and siezed.
Good luck
Leon Korkin
85 Subwagen Westy

68rvbus@... wrote:

I am new to this site. Trying to investigate my recently purchased
Subaru which was wrecked slightly in the front at the time I
purchased her.

Here's my questions:

(1) If car was hit, approx. 10mph, in the center front; and the
bumper was missed (car went over...); the cross member holding
radiator didn't slow the car any; The radiator was bent; the two
radiator fan surrounds appears to take some hit; the power steering
pump was crack 1/16 inch at bottom; and the camshaft sprocket cover
has only a slight scrap in it.......

Here's the thing, with the above mentioned "damage", the car was
REPORTEDLY ran to load onto wrecker at time of accident. The car
turns over SLOW but sounds ......

This car was running when hit....I think my slow turning car is
caused by my timing belt having jumped its track due to the quick hit
it took. Possible? If so can I still trying to crank it. I
understand the 2.5l can bend a value in timing chain out.....is this
the case with the 2.2l??????

Does that sound logical given damage? And given my newly charged
battery cannot turn motor over quickly (25-45 deg. in Atlant...)????

(2) Can anyone send my a few pages from a good service manual
that covers timing chain removal, inspection, etc. for my 1990 Subaru
Legacy from a manual other than Haynes (I have it but it shows mostly
2.5l)????

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Larry

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Timing Chain Job - 1990 Subaru Legacy

 

I am new to this site. Trying to investigate my recently purchased
Subaru which was wrecked slightly in the front at the time I
purchased her.

Here's my questions:

(1) If car was hit, approx. 10mph, in the center front; and the
bumper was missed (car went over...); the cross member holding
radiator didn't slow the car any; The radiator was bent; the two
radiator fan surrounds appears to take some hit; the power steering
pump was crack 1/16 inch at bottom; and the camshaft sprocket cover
has only a slight scrap in it.......

Here's the thing, with the above mentioned "damage", the car was
REPORTEDLY ran to load onto wrecker at time of accident. The car
turns over SLOW but sounds ......

This car was running when hit....I think my slow turning car is
caused by my timing belt having jumped its track due to the quick hit
it took. Possible? If so can I still trying to crank it. I
understand the 2.5l can bend a value in timing chain out.....is this
the case with the 2.2l??????

Does that sound logical given damage? And given my newly charged
battery cannot turn motor over quickly (25-45 deg. in Atlant...)????

(2) Can anyone send my a few pages from a good service manual
that covers timing chain removal, inspection, etc. for my 1990 Subaru
Legacy from a manual other than Haynes (I have it but it shows mostly
2.5l)????

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Larry


Re: Subaru Power Output Graphs

Leon Korkin
 

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 unknown wiring, possible big problem with smogging(may need a friend in smog shop).It would be great to see it work!
Leon Korkin

Nelson Stoll wrote:

?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 work is daunting!I found an airplane hobbiest site that uses Subaru engines as the base.? He has posted some interesting stuff, including the graphs for the Japanese engines.Enjoy: Does anyone have access to info on the redesigned2.5L SOHC four introduced in 1999?? This four valve motor supposedly has much more low end torque for the size without resorting to using a turbo.? I sure would love to see the curves.? And also the new 3.0L six, new to 2000.Nelson StollSF Bay Area



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Subaru Power Output Graphs

Nelson Stoll
 

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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 work is daunting!
?
I found an airplane hobbiest site that uses Subaru engines as the base.? He has posted some interesting stuff, including the graphs for the Japanese engines.
?
Enjoy:
?
Does anyone have access to info on the redesigned?2.5L SOHC four introduced in 1999?? This four valve motor supposedly has much more low end torque for the size without resorting to using a turbo.? I sure would love to see the curves.? And also the new 3.0L six, new to 2000.
?
Nelson Stoll
SF Bay Area


Re: Wiring Schematics Manual

Bobby Yates Emory
 

A word of caution: As I read the table of contents, the
SVX is NOT included. The XT6 is and several others are.


Re: VW Engine $ ?

steve goldstein
 

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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 America are so expensive, that someone might give
you $200-250 for the whole shebang. Vanagon.com is a good place to sell parts. I just sold my power steering pump with
reservoir for $100.00 off my old ' 90 2.1 Wasserleaker.?? Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: david wilhite <dnmwilhite@...>
To: subaruvanagon <subaruvanagon@...>
Date: Thursday, January 04, 2001 5:24 PM
Subject: [subaruvanagon] 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, etc.) and what it may be worth?? It's from an 84'; has ~134,000 miles on it;?dun no if it had been rebuilt; was running good but hot when I pulled it.? Unfortunately, when I was pulling the heads off to check out the gaskets, one cylinder liner on each side ended up sticking to the head, so?I think the engine would have to be disassembled to remove and reinstall the liner and pistons.?? The gaskets were cracked and I assume that was where my water was going.? The engine was running carbs and not fuel injection, so I don't have the computer or the injectors.? If anybody could give their two cents worth, I'd appreciate it.
?
Also, would a Subaru power steering pump be worth anything?
?
David Wilhite
2001 KLR650
Subaruvanagon in progress
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VW Engine $ ?

david wilhite
 

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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, etc.) and what it may be worth?? It's from an 84'; has ~134,000 miles on it;?dun no if it had been rebuilt; was running good but hot when I pulled it.? Unfortunately, when I was pulling the heads off to check out the gaskets, one cylinder liner on each side ended up sticking to the head, so?I think the engine would have to be disassembled to remove and reinstall the liner and pistons.?? The gaskets were cracked and I assume that was where my water was going.? The engine was running carbs and not fuel injection, so I don't have the computer or the injectors.? If anybody could give their two cents worth, I'd appreciate it.
?
Also, would a Subaru power steering pump be worth anything?
?
David Wilhite
2001 KLR650
Subaruvanagon in progress
?


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 of
this problem. Thanks to everyone who responded with ideas and info.


--- In subaruvanagon@..., "John Seehorn" <jseehorn@h...>
wrote:
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 rough and I could hear the snapping arc jumping from the
coil to the wire..... about 1/2 to 3/4 inch. It probably ran for
less than a minute, just long enough to get out see the problem and
then go shut the engine off. After putting the wire back on I
started
the engine and it ran smoother although maybe not as smooth as it
used to. It was late and I didn't think too much of it at the time
thinking the plug may be fouled and would clear up.

This morning it was harder to start and ran rough on the way to
work. When I feel the temp of the exhaust pipes the one cylinder
pipe is noticeably cooler than the other three. I pulled the
fouled
plug and bead blasted it clean. No improvement. Still runs rough
and that exhaust head pipe is only warm not hot like the rest. My
check engine light so far only blinks a steady flash, no code.
I'm
starting to think I may have toasted a coil or igniter when the
spark
plug wire was disconnected. Or one of the two was already weak
because I've been having a bit of a starting problem that I had not
worked out yet. Tonight I will do the "ignition control system"
checks listed in the Fuel Injection System info that was posted by
Darrel Boehler a few weeks ago, thanks Darrel. If anyone has any
info I'd be glad to hear it before I dive in to this one.


Re: Ignition coil or ignitor problem

Larry Hamm
 

John Seehorn wrote:

Has anybody had any ignition coil or igniter problems?
I'm starting to think I may have toasted a coil or igniter when the > spark plug wire was disconnected.
John,
Try swapping plug wires with another plug, maybe the wire is shot.
Larry


Re: Ignition coil or ignitor problem

Darrell Boehler
 

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 and 2 or cyl 3 and 4. The electrical section says the the wires
should measure between 5 k and 12 k ohms resistance. The picture of the coil at the Meyers site has a diagram of the coil under
tach information.

Darrell

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Seehorn" <jseehorn@...>
To: <subaruvanagon@...>
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 1:49 PM
Subject: [subaruvanagon] 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 rough and I could hear the snapping arc jumping from the
coil to the wire..... about 1/2 to 3/4 inch. It probably ran for
less than a minute, just long enough to get out see the problem and
then go shut the engine off. After putting the wire back on I started
the engine and it ran smoother although maybe not as smooth as it
used to. It was late and I didn't think too much of it at the time
thinking the plug may be fouled and would clear up.

This morning it was harder to start and ran rough on the way to
work. When I feel the temp of the exhaust pipes the one cylinder
pipe is noticeably cooler than the other three. I pulled the fouled
plug and bead blasted it clean. No improvement. Still runs rough
and that exhaust head pipe is only warm not hot like the rest. My
check engine light so far only blinks a steady flash, no code. I'm
starting to think I may have toasted a coil or igniter when the spark
plug wire was disconnected. Or one of the two was already weak
because I've been having a bit of a starting problem that I had not
worked out yet. Tonight I will do the "ignition control system"
checks listed in the Fuel Injection System info that was posted by
Darrel Boehler a few weeks ago, thanks Darrel. If anyone has any
info I'd be glad to hear it before I dive in to this one.



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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 rough and I could hear the snapping arc jumping from the
coil to the wire..... about 1/2 to 3/4 inch. It probably ran for
less than a minute, just long enough to get out see the problem and
then go shut the engine off. After putting the wire back on I started
the engine and it ran smoother although maybe not as smooth as it
used to. It was late and I didn't think too much of it at the time
thinking the plug may be fouled and would clear up.

This morning it was harder to start and ran rough on the way to
work. When I feel the temp of the exhaust pipes the one cylinder
pipe is noticeably cooler than the other three. I pulled the fouled
plug and bead blasted it clean. No improvement. Still runs rough
and that exhaust head pipe is only warm not hot like the rest. My
check engine light so far only blinks a steady flash, no code. I'm
starting to think I may have toasted a coil or igniter when the spark
plug wire was disconnected. Or one of the two was already weak
because I've been having a bit of a starting problem that I had not
worked out yet. Tonight I will do the "ignition control system"
checks listed in the Fuel Injection System info that was posted by
Darrel Boehler a few weeks ago, thanks Darrel. If anyone has any
info I'd be glad to hear it before I dive in to this one.


Vanagon Transmissions

Brown, Rich
 

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 after 200,000 miles showing
signs of syncro's failing in 2nd and 3rd gear.

The question is, can I put in a later model transmission in this vehicle?
Is the linkage the same and the output flanges and halfshafts? Did they
change the gear ratios? That may be advantageous with the Subaru engine if
they went to slightly higher gearing with the bigger WBX in later years.

I have been getting conflicting stories from wrecking yards. Some say you
can, others say you can only use a '84 or 85 transmission in an '84.

Thanks for the advice

Rich