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Greetings. I am a new subscriber to these Vanagon lists and find them
interesting and helpful. Since '93 I and my wife have been the happy
owners of an '86 GL Syncro, now with 175K miles.
Unfortunately my original engine, in otherwise good running condition
(needs the heads resealed for external coolant leak), needs to be
changed because of contamination of the oil system from a failed oil
filter. This has lead me to consider the options of a different engine.
I have looked at the different options shown on the Vanagon web site.
Maybe I missed something, but is there anyone who has installed a
Turbocharged Diesel with as much or more power than the 2.1L and capable
of reving high enough to cruise at 70+ mph?
My other interest is in the Subaru conversion. Some questions for those
who have done it.
What was the total cost by the time you were finished?
About how long did it take to complete the job?
Has it given better gas milage? If so how much?
How does this conversion affect the resale value.
Although I have already read a lot about this through the web site and
e-mail groups, I have not yet gotten through all the archives. If the
answers to my questions are already out there, forgive me for asking
again and point me in the right direction.
A comment about oil used. Since I have had this van (68K to 175K) I have
used only synthetic oil. First Amsoil, than Mobil 1 and now Castrol
Syntec. The engine still has good power and compression and uses no oil
(OK 1/2 qt in 4000 mi). I resently found out that Castrol Syntec is what
my local VW dealer recomends.
thanks for all the input.
Ray Brubaker
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Hello Ray, Some quick answers. Good luck on whatever you choose! Greetings. I am a new subscriber to these Vanagon lists and find them
interesting and helpful. Since '93 I and my wife have been the happy
owners of an '86 GL Syncro, now with 175K miles.
My other interest is in the Subaru conversion. Some questions for those
who have done it.
What was the total cost by the time you were finished? $3000 About how long did it take to complete the job? 12 days Has it given better gas milage? If so how much? Increased - from 18.5 mpg to 19.5 mpg How does this conversion affect the resale value. Unknown. Who would sell such a perfect vehicle? Tom -- +---------------------------------------+ | The AMAZING BLENDERPHONE | webpage: | | CycoActive Products tel (206) 323-2349 | 701 34th Ave fax (206) 325-6016 | Seattle, WA 98122 USA | e-mail: blender@... +---------------------------------------+
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Ray,
If I keep it to 55-60 mph i've gotten 26mpg on freeway.
normal Calif. freeway speeds I get 22mpg some city mostly freeway, which is
2 better than the
1.9l that came out of it. (We put about 30k on this car per year in our
business.)
I now have 40k on this motor and have noticed a slight falloff in mpg,
when we did my wifes westy she was only getting 19-20 with the
ox sensor that came from the junkyard, we switched it out and she now gets
21 - 22 combined freeway and city.
Jay and Pam
1985 Dbl. Cab
1985 Westy
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----- Original Message ----- From: Ray Brubaker <rmbrubaker@...> To: <subaruvanagon@...>; <syncro@...>; <vanagon@...> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 2:51 PM Subject: [subaruvanagon] Engine transplant, oil Greetings. I am a new subscriber to these Vanagon lists and find them
interesting and helpful. Since '93 I and my wife have been the happy
owners of an '86 GL Syncro, now with 175K miles.
Unfortunately my original engine, in otherwise good running condition
(needs the heads resealed for external coolant leak), needs to be
changed because of contamination of the oil system from a failed oil
filter. This has lead me to consider the options of a different engine.
I have looked at the different options shown on the Vanagon web site.
Maybe I missed something, but is there anyone who has installed a
Turbocharged Diesel with as much or more power than the 2.1L and capable
of reving high enough to cruise at 70+ mph?
My other interest is in the Subaru conversion. Some questions for those
who have done it.
What was the total cost by the time you were finished?
About how long did it take to complete the job?
Has it given better gas milage? If so how much?
How does this conversion affect the resale value.
Although I have already read a lot about this through the web site and
e-mail groups, I have not yet gotten through all the archives. If the
answers to my questions are already out there, forgive me for asking
again and point me in the right direction.
A comment about oil used. Since I have had this van (68K to 175K) I have
used only synthetic oil. First Amsoil, than Mobil 1 and now Castrol
Syntec. The engine still has good power and compression and uses no oil
(OK 1/2 qt in 4000 mi). I resently found out that Castrol Syntec is what
my local VW dealer recomends.
thanks for all the input.
Ray Brubaker
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The Rabbit diesel is unusual, they are happy at high RPM, and would probably
cruise at 70 on the level. The Subaru will cruise 70 up a pretty good grade
with less interior noise, but more fuel expense. Total cost of kit and
engine should be about $3000 if you do the work. Allow three days for the
wiring if you like that work. Allow another three full days for radiator
plumbing and setting the engine, etc. in place. Expect 20 MPG on manual and
18 MPG on automatic.
Bastards are always hard to sell, bus owners with this kit normally will
refuse to sell for any price.
Hobert Kennedy
Kennedy Engineered Products
38830 17th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-1147
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----- Original Message ----- From: Ray Brubaker <rmbrubaker@...> To: <subaruvanagon@...>; <syncro@...>; <vanagon@...> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 2:51 PM Subject: [subaruvanagon] Engine transplant, oil Greetings. I am a new subscriber to these Vanagon lists and find them
interesting and helpful. Since '93 I and my wife have been the happy
owners of an '86 GL Syncro, now with 175K miles.
Unfortunately my original engine, in otherwise good running condition
(needs the heads resealed for external coolant leak), needs to be
changed because of contamination of the oil system from a failed oil
filter. This has lead me to consider the options of a different engine.
I have looked at the different options shown on the Vanagon web site.
Maybe I missed something, but is there anyone who has installed a
Turbocharged Diesel with as much or more power than the 2.1L and capable
of reving high enough to cruise at 70+ mph?
My other interest is in the Subaru conversion. Some questions for those
who have done it.
What was the total cost by the time you were finished?
About how long did it take to complete the job?
Has it given better gas milage? If so how much?
How does this conversion affect the resale value.
Although I have already read a lot about this through the web site and
e-mail groups, I have not yet gotten through all the archives. If the
answers to my questions are already out there, forgive me for asking
again and point me in the right direction.
A comment about oil used. Since I have had this van (68K to 175K) I have
used only synthetic oil. First Amsoil, than Mobil 1 and now Castrol
Syntec. The engine still has good power and compression and uses no oil
(OK 1/2 qt in 4000 mi). I resently found out that Castrol Syntec is what
my local VW dealer recomends.
thanks for all the input.
Ray Brubaker
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A local yard has a Subaru Legacy FS with 130,000 KM, maybe 90,000 miles. Is this one too tired to use as a transplant? TIA Marshall Ruskin The Rabbit diesel is unusual, they are happy at high RPM, and would probably cruise at 70 on the level. The Subaru will cruise 70 up a pretty good grade with less interior noise, but more fuel expense. Total cost of kit and
engine should be about $3000 if you do the work. Allow three days for the
wiring if you like that work. Allow another three full days for radiator
plumbing and setting the engine, etc. in place. Expect 20 MPG on manual and 18 MPG on automatic.
Bastards are always hard to sell, bus owners with this kit normally will
refuse to sell for any price.
Hobert Kennedy
Kennedy Engineered Products
38830 17th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-1147
----- Original Message -----
From: Ray Brubaker <rmbrubaker@...>
To: <subaruvanagon@...>; <syncro@...>;
<vanagon@...>
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 2:51 PM
Subject: [subaruvanagon] Engine transplant, oil
Greetings. I am a new subscriber to these Vanagon lists and find them
interesting and helpful. Since '93 I and my wife have been the happy
owners of an '86 GL Syncro, now with 175K miles.
Unfortunately my original engine, in otherwise good running condition
(needs the heads resealed for external coolant leak), needs to be
changed because of contamination of the oil system from a failed oil
filter. This has lead me to consider the options of a different engine.
I have looked at the different options shown on the Vanagon web site.
Maybe I missed something, but is there anyone who has installed a
Turbocharged Diesel with as much or more power than the 2.1L and capable
of reving high enough to cruise at 70+ mph?
My other interest is in the Subaru conversion. Some questions for those
who have done it.
What was the total cost by the time you were finished?
About how long did it take to complete the job?
Has it given better gas milage? If so how much?
How does this conversion affect the resale value.
Although I have already read a lot about this through the web site and
e-mail groups, I have not yet gotten through all the archives. If the
answers to my questions are already out there, forgive me for asking
again and point me in the right direction.
A comment about oil used. Since I have had this van (68K to 175K) I have
used only synthetic oil. First Amsoil, than Mobil 1 and now Castrol
Syntec. The engine still has good power and compression and uses no oil
(OK 1/2 qt in 4000 mi). I resently found out that Castrol Syntec is what
my local VW dealer recomends.
thanks for all the input.
Ray Brubaker
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Marshall Ruskin wrote: A local yard has a Subaru Legacy FS with 130,000 KM, maybe 90,000 miles.
Is this one too tired to use as a transplant? Marshall, Depends on price and condition, I guess. With average maintenance, that engine probably only has another 100k miles left in it, 150k to 200k if it's had very good care. My wife's '91 Legacy was owned by a pilot, and the sucker runs like new at 194k miles. I expect to get an easy 250k, maybe 300k before she wants a new car. On the other hand, if the autotrans goes before that, maybe I'll just have a spare engine for the Westy! I'd try to get a compression check, or at least pull one of the valve covers to check the valve train components for varnish. A lot of dark varnish on the parts can be an indication of poor maintenance, while nice shiny surfaces show better care. Also check the rear plastic belt covers where they bolt to the head for signs of melting and distortion. Any melting here is a sure sign that the engine had been overheated. Probably best to pass in this case. Was the car wrecked, or is the body in good shape? If the body's good, then the trans or engine is shot. Any chance of finding out who the owner was? They are often a great source of info. Good luck, Larry
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Low mileage 8 year old engines rare hard to find, but look some more. If no
luck, go ahead with the 90K. It is not half worn, and if necessary it can
be replaced with a used Jap import engine. The 90K engine will provide the
wiring etc that you cannot get with the used import engines. I do not know
yet how well your 90K wiring will work on '95+ or 2.5 L engines.
Hobert Kennedy
Kennedy Engineered Products
38830 17th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-1147
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----- Original Message ----- From: Marshall Ruskin <MRUSKIN@...> To: <subaruvanagon@...> Sent: Friday, May 19, 2000 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [subaruvanagon] Engine transplant, oil A local yard has a Subaru Legacy FS with 130,000 KM, maybe 90,000 miles.
Is this one too tired to use as a transplant?
TIA
Marshall Ruskin
The Rabbit diesel is unusual, they are happy at high RPM, and would probably
cruise at 70 on the level. The Subaru will cruise 70 up a pretty good grade
with less interior noise, but more fuel expense. Total cost of kit and
engine should be about $3000 if you do the work. Allow three days for the wiring if you like that work. Allow another three full days for radiator
plumbing and setting the engine, etc. in place. Expect 20 MPG on manual and
18 MPG on automatic.
Bastards are always hard to sell, bus owners with this kit normally will
refuse to sell for any price.
Hobert Kennedy
Kennedy Engineered Products
38830 17th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-1147
----- Original Message -----
From: Ray Brubaker <rmbrubaker@...>
To: <subaruvanagon@...>; <syncro@...>;
<vanagon@...>
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 2:51 PM
Subject: [subaruvanagon] Engine transplant, oil
Greetings. I am a new subscriber to these Vanagon lists and find them
interesting and helpful. Since '93 I and my wife have been the happy
owners of an '86 GL Syncro, now with 175K miles.
Unfortunately my original engine, in otherwise good running condition
(needs the heads resealed for external coolant leak), needs to be
changed because of contamination of the oil system from a failed oil
filter. This has lead me to consider the options of a different engine.
I have looked at the different options shown on the Vanagon web site.
Maybe I missed something, but is there anyone who has installed a
Turbocharged Diesel with as much or more power than the 2.1L and
capable of reving high enough to cruise at 70+ mph?
My other interest is in the Subaru conversion. Some questions for those
who have done it.
What was the total cost by the time you were finished?
About how long did it take to complete the job?
Has it given better gas milage? If so how much?
How does this conversion affect the resale value.
Although I have already read a lot about this through the web site and
e-mail groups, I have not yet gotten through all the archives. If the
answers to my questions are already out there, forgive me for asking
again and point me in the right direction.
A comment about oil used. Since I have had this van (68K to 175K) I
have used only synthetic oil. First Amsoil, than Mobil 1 and now Castrol
Syntec. The engine still has good power and compression and uses no oil
(OK 1/2 qt in 4000 mi). I resently found out that Castrol Syntec is
what my local VW dealer recomends.
thanks for all the input.
Ray Brubaker
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I believe the '95 (no later) long block will work just fine as long as you have
the '90-'94 wiring harness, engine harness and intake manifold, and possibly
some of the '90-'94 sensors in case the connectors on the '95 versions changed
(TDC, knock, and temp sensors). The '95 long block is the same except that the
rocker arms have rollers on them (I'm told). Subaru changed the exhaust ports
in '96. I looked into it as I was very tempted to buy a '95 engine with 50K
mi. from a local wrecking yard. It was damaged somewhat by battery acid, but I
could cannibalize those from my '90 when it came time to replace it.
Dick
KEP wrote:
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Low mileage 8 year old engines rare hard to find, but look some more. If no
luck, go ahead with the 90K. It is not half worn, and if necessary it can
be replaced with a used Jap import engine. The 90K engine will provide the
wiring etc that you cannot get with the used import engines. I do not know
yet how well your 90K wiring will work on '95+ or 2.5 L engines.
Hobert Kennedy
Kennedy Engineered Products
38830 17th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-1147
----- Original Message -----
From: Marshall Ruskin <MRUSKIN@...>
To: <subaruvanagon@...>
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2000 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: [subaruvanagon] Engine transplant, oil
A local yard has a Subaru Legacy FS with 130,000 KM, maybe 90,000 miles.
Is this one too tired to use as a transplant?
TIA
Marshall Ruskin
The Rabbit diesel is unusual, they are happy at high RPM, and would probably
cruise at 70 on the level. The Subaru will cruise 70 up a pretty good grade
with less interior noise, but more fuel expense. Total cost of kit and
engine should be about $3000 if you do the work. Allow three days for the
wiring if you like that work. Allow another three full days for radiator
plumbing and setting the engine, etc. in place. Expect 20 MPG on manual and
18 MPG on automatic.
Bastards are always hard to sell, bus owners with this kit normally will
refuse to sell for any price.
Hobert Kennedy
Kennedy Engineered Products
38830 17th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-1147
----- Original Message -----
From: Ray Brubaker <rmbrubaker@...>
To: <subaruvanagon@...>; <syncro@...>;
<vanagon@...>
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 2:51 PM
Subject: [subaruvanagon] Engine transplant, oil
Greetings. I am a new subscriber to these Vanagon lists and find them
interesting and helpful. Since '93 I and my wife have been the happy
owners of an '86 GL Syncro, now with 175K miles.
Unfortunately my original engine, in otherwise good running condition
(needs the heads resealed for external coolant leak), needs to be
changed because of contamination of the oil system from a failed oil
filter. This has lead me to consider the options of a different engine.
I have looked at the different options shown on the Vanagon web site.
Maybe I missed something, but is there anyone who has installed a
Turbocharged Diesel with as much or more power than the 2.1L and
capable
of reving high enough to cruise at 70+ mph?
My other interest is in the Subaru conversion. Some questions for those
who have done it.
What was the total cost by the time you were finished?
About how long did it take to complete the job?
Has it given better gas milage? If so how much?
How does this conversion affect the resale value.
Although I have already read a lot about this through the web site and
e-mail groups, I have not yet gotten through all the archives. If the
answers to my questions are already out there, forgive me for asking
again and point me in the right direction.
A comment about oil used. Since I have had this van (68K to 175K) I
have
used only synthetic oil. First Amsoil, than Mobil 1 and now Castrol
Syntec. The engine still has good power and compression and uses no oil
(OK 1/2 qt in 4000 mi). I resently found out that Castrol Syntec is
what
my local VW dealer recomends.
thanks for all the input.
Ray Brubaker
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