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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 |
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Re: Why I hate UPS (was: Vendors and shipping)
Lawrence Johnson
Chris,
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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 |
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Re: persistent backfire popping at deceleration
Hi.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) |
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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@...>_________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at |
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Re: persistent backfire popping at deceleration
Leon Korkin
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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 |
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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 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) |
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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 alwayshad a popping backfire when decelerating. especially when coming to aon it or had stretched/slipped, etc. |
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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 |
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Re: Timing Chain Job - 1990 Subaru Legacy
Leon Korkin
Your Suby engine has timing belt, not chain and you can't damage valves
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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 |
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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 |
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Re: Subaru Power Output Graphs
Leon Korkin
The Legacy or Impreza 2.5l engines that might work were from year 1997
till current.
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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
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýDear
Converts,
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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!
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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:
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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.
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Nelson
Stoll
SF Bay
Area |
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Re: VW Engine $ ?
steve goldstein
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýDavid,
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.
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Also, would a Subaru power steering pump be worth anything?
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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.
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Also, would a Subaru power steering pump be worth anything?
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David Wilhite
2001 KLR650
Subaruvanagon in progress
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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 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?It ran very rough and I could hear the snapping arc jumping from thestarted the engine and it ran smoother although maybe not as smooth as itfouled plug and bead blasted it clean. No improvement. Still runs roughI'm starting to think I may have toasted a coil or igniter when thespark plug wire was disconnected. Or one of the two was already weak |
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Re: Ignition coil or ignitor problem
Larry Hamm
John Seehorn wrote:
John, Try swapping plug wires with another plug, maybe the wire is shot. Larry |
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Re: Ignition coil or ignitor problem
Darrell Boehler
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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? |
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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. |
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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 |
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