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Hey Gang, I'm going to do some preventative maintenance on my Vanagon with a 92 Legacy 2.2 in it. Any recommendations on timing belt kits? Are aftermarket ok these days? I'm assuming: Timing belt all pulleys New tensioner And then while I'm there: Oil Pump Water pump Cooling hoses Thermostat Other things to consider while the beast is on blocks? Thanks! Nick

I have a running ‘05 Impreza (manual transmission) that is mechanically complete but has high miles and questionable history. It belonged to a paddler. I would really appreciate some input on the trouble and expense of working around the Throttle-by-Wire and immobilizer vs just getting another cheap old ‘04 or earlier Subaru 2.5L. Also while we’re at it, is there value in doing the full installation and then removing the engine to rebuild it? Or should I go ahead and rebuild it and just watch my engine temperature? I’m gonna go through the cooling system regardless. But it seems like it would be less stressful if I was doing the shakedown with an engine that I’m not worried about cooking. I kinda figure after doing the conversion, pulling the engine back out to rebuild/replace it won’t be that big of a deal. Except for the fact that I may not want to spend much more time up under a Vanagon. Thanks in advance -- Scotty

Where are people getting their bulkhead section of the wiring harness from? While Car-part.com lists engine harness, doesn’t list them, and eBay sellers seem to be offering new And expensive Subaru harnesses.

I’m experiencing a peculiar power loss on my EJ22 conversion with TransWorks transaxle. I thought I’d check in here to see if anyone has seen this behavior. While driving on the freeway I went to pass a car and all of a sudden my Westfalia would not go above 3000 rpm or 60 mph. It felt similar to when the clutch went out on my Fiat Spider, but in this case there is no clutch. Any ever experience anything like that? Thanks Bob BobGemmell.Com

Well #3 cylinder has 20 psi. Im looking for a new or rebuilt 2000 2.5 SOHC. I was thinking of leaving phx area for this, like SmallCar or Metric Motors. I have had years of issues and been through 2 motors in 3 yrs so dont trust local rebuild’s any longer. Yrs ago i found an online west coast bendor who built new motor s maybe for VWs and sand rails but cant remember who it was. All comments welcome! Sean 87 Syncro Subie

199? 2.2 high idle when hot New to me so don't know anything about it. On my 1999 2.5 when it happened i replaced the idle air control valve. Hints and ways to approach please. Thanks, Andy

'91 Vanagon, '96 EJ25 AT I damaged the crankshaft of my 35,000 mile engine, so I found another '96 EJ25 and rebuilt using the small block of a 'known running' second engine with 121,000 miles. I used the heads from the 35,000 mile first engine. New timing components. New pumps. Both engines have heads w/buckets and no shims- so same engine, right? The engine was reinstalled a year ago- idles perfect, but it has little/no power on acceleration and before long throws misfire codes for multiple if not all cylinders. Otherwise, there haven't been any codes. I feel like I've gone over everything: - replaced plugs, wires, coil - replaced throttle position sensor - replaced crankshaft position sensor - replaced front O2 sensor - new PCV valve - cleaned MAF, replaced with spare MAF - cleaned EGR, replaced with spare EGR - IAC adjusts when swiveling the top/idle adjustment - new fuel pump; pump functions - new fuel filter - new air filter - new neutral position switch - new ignition switch - injectors are firing, have not replaced injectors - compression test okay all cylinders - oil pressure better than okay - timing checked - vacuum hoses replaced - replaced VSS: ECU has speed reading - tank mostly full with Shell '91 octane, also has a bottle of fuel system/injector cleaner in the tank - transmission has no more than 3k miles on it after rebuild - installed adjustable fuel pressure regulator in series after the Subaru FPR. Holds fuel pressure at 36psi - spare ECU has the same result - using Torque app, all readings appear within spec. Every time I try something, I feel like I am just one step away from this thing working- but I've felt that way for a year now! What am I missing???

I have a 1990 Vanagon with a 1990 (I think) Subaru 2.2 (I bought it converted). I'm thinking about hooking up the A/C system and it does not have a compressor on the engine. I need hoses/fittings for the compressor that I don't have so I figured a wrecking yard for those (hoses) and then a new Subaru compressor. My question... Does it matter what year "compressor with hoses still attached" I pick? Is a better year/model better than others? Is there something to avoid? Thanks. Rob vwrobb@...

Hi, my friend is looking for an AC bracket for her SVX weekender. If you have a line on one please let me know or post in this Samba post https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=794013 Thanks!

Hi, I have been a member for years but never used the forum so I don’t know how to do this but I have had a lot of different people with their hands in my van and am realizing I need to do it myself. I found the thick plastic air / vacuum hose that runs from my locker switches to engine bay just laying against the firewall and I don’t see anywhere obviousthat they should attach on my Subaru motor ?

I have an 82 Vanagon with an 2000 ej25 that has gone many miles with no problems but It's developed an issue with eating belts. It seems the harmonic balancer pulley is shifting towards the engine and in the process the belts are being pushed outwards. First it started to shred the A/C compressor belt (inside one) before I noticed it and replaced it, at which point the pulley shifted back away from the engine and I thought problem solved. It seems the pulley has shifted again and this time it pushed off the outside alternator belt. Thoughts? Thanks, Al Pfeiffer

Hello all. Over the past couple of years my van has developed a cold start issue. When I first try to start the engine, it will turn over endlessly, but won't start. But when I turn the key off and try again, it starts right up. There are no drivability issues, and warm starts are fine. When I turn the key to on I can hear the fuel pump cycling, so I don't think it's fuel. I've tried turning the key on multiple times in hopes of pressurizing the fuel line but that hasn't worked either. Recent new parts are a new camshaft position sensor and new crankshaft position sensor. These were already 30 years old, and I thought one of them might be bad. Changing them made no difference. I made a video of a cold start to hopefully show that the fuel pump is indeed cycling and that on the second start attempt she fires right up. It's a minor problem, but I would like to solve it. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks, Leo https://youtube.com/shorts/4CtgA04DWKg?si=P8HSGINhKTPHG4vs -- Leo in San Juan Capistrano 84 Wolfy Westfalia EJ22 powered

Hello all, I have a fresh 2003 EJ25 installation into my 87 Westy. It drives real nice, but I'm getting an intermittent P0519 (Idle Air Control Valve) code. The idle seems to degrade after the code pops up, I have cleaned the IAC valve, but the code persists, so not sure where to go next. It have a functioning VSS and Busaru code killer, the code killer activated the NPS when the brakes are applied I believe. I guess my question is, is there anything else that can cause the P0519 code besides the IAC valve itself? Thanks, Richard

Hi everyone My Van uses a van cafe speed sensor. I've also changed out the IACV with other used ones. It still stalls coming to a stop almost always. The only time it didn't recently was when the air temperature was in the 30's. What are your thoughts and what is the best way to test if these are faulty parts? Thank You! Jason Hawkins

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Have a 91 Carat that a Frankenmotor installed in 2018, small car big brakes, automatic with peloquin limited slip, upgraded final drive, new bilsteins with less than 10k on the motor. Stored for more than a year. Does anybody know a smog place around the LA area particularly in the San Fernando Valley familiar with this conversion. thanks