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Hello again, still working on my new harness conversion, 2004 Impreza AT going into a '91 MT Vanagon. How do I tell the ECU that the vehicle is a MT now? On the ECU I/O signal sheet I can't find a pin where I should add a wire to to tell the ECU it's now manual? Any advice? Thanks

Hello, I'm currently working on a harness conversion from a 2004 Impreza, EJ25 SOHC, gong into a '91 Vanagon. As I was cleaning up the wiring harness, I came across some cut wires, that were leading back to 2 components. Both of theses were originally located on the left engine bay in Impreza. I believe, one is a Fuel Injector Resistor and the other one, I can't find a name on it. I have a product # B31037-00100-00. Both have wires leading back to the engine connectors. Unfortunately, I can't find any pin out for the engine connectors and my wiring diagram doesn't have both of these items. Is there any documentation available? I assume both of these should/ are required for the conversion? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again

I'm replacing the pilot bearing in a kep flywheel. It has been on a shelf for a while so it may be contaminated. When removing the old one I was a bit surprised how much it deformed, so I'm a smidge concerned about installing the new one. Should I use my press, or a nut and bolt, or hammer with a small plate?

Followup for you guys: Even though Dashboard is not perfectly rebuilt, it is sufficient for now. So back to the motor to undo spark plugs, squirt oil fog in, turn motor to gently build oil pressure, then install spark plugs again. (My only advice---find a suitable piece of very flexible rubber hose to attach to end of provided stiff plastic pipe on Oil Fogger spray can, about a foot long, will make the job so much easier.) It all worked! Like I had planned it. Oil warning light was on for 4 seconds while pressure built, then shut off. After final installation of plugs, cranked motor; it fired up in 1 second. Idled smoothly and nicely; bunch of anxiety instantly eliminated. Drove to Costco to fill gas tank; also inflated tires to correct pressure; I'm on my way!!!

Love a successes story! Tc

I have given up on finding someone to repair my 87 Syncro, 2000 Impreza 2.5 SOHC in Phoenix. I just recently ( june last yr) blew a valve and it is deemed a lean condition. I have not had a -timely repair. Symptoms still persist of bogging under load/acceleration. Fuel pressure seems fine. Almost every component has been tested and replaced. No codes. Small car originally did my harness and they say they can fix my van if i ship it to them ( its 1100 to ship, then I would have to fly up to get it). I guess Im looking for a less expensive solution or ill be selling my van which I hate to do. Im dine troubleshooting locally. I have considered having a locsl shop work with small car over the phone to try and use their knowledge combined. But my local conversation guy in Phx wont do that. Looking for suggestions on vendor shops I could ship to or other creative ideas !

I have an engine (1990-94) engine that has not been run in about 6 years. It was in a previous bus of mine that had deep, deep rust and I took off the road. Unfortunately I didn't fog the engine or anything like that since I thought it would only be off the road for a little while....but here we are. I'd now like to put the engine into my other bus but I'd like to make sure it is still a viable engine. What is the minimum setup I need to do an effective compression test? I have a spare transmission/starter etc. I was planning to bolt that to the engine, hook the starter up to a battery, with a start switch, and see what is what. I think I also have just a bellhousing kicking around... Is that enough? Anything i can do to the engine at this point to increase its odds of returning to healthy service?

Hi! I have a '90 Vanagon Westy GL, AT, EJ22E conversion (1993 2.2L Legacy Engine) that has a bad starting battery. I was wondering what folks are using for batteries in their Subaru conversions. This may seem like an off-topic question, but I wonder if the cranking requirements for starting an EJ22 are different from the requirements for a stock 2.1L waterboxer. So, I wanted to see what folks with conversions are using. Also, what group? I will probably stick with Group 41, but I've heard a lot of talk about Group T5 being a better fit under the passenger seat. I'm currently looking at EverStart and Odyssey batteries. What else should I look at? Thanks!

Hi – Got the Subaru 2.2L conversion in my ’87 vanagon, built by Cesar and team at California Westy in El Cajon. The oil pressure light somewhat sporadically comes on, trying to diagnose. What I have done so far: Replaced oil and oil filter, using 5w-30 Pennzoil. Did this myself to be sure I have the correct amount of oil as recommended by Ca Westy (4.5 quarts) There is NO engine oil leak. I check every day, no oil on the garage floor. Replaced the oil pressure sensor. I have to say, the old one looked fine – clean and new looking, not oily or covered in grease/mud/dirt. Learned a bit about the alternator as well! But, no noticeable difference – the light still comes on as described below. Symptoms: The engine starts as expected – the oil pressure light comes on for a few seconds, then goes off. While the engine is relatively cold, the light stays off. But if it is warmed up to normal operating temp, and I then stop for a few minutes, the light tends to start blinking once the engine is started and I drive again. It then stays on, does not go off. CEL is NOT going off. From what I can observe, the vehicle does not show any other obvious signs of distress. The engine temp stays in the normal range, no weird mechanical noises, engine seems to be running “fine”, no loss of power, or any other signs of an engine about to fail. Next steps? Oil pump check and/or replace? Reasonable job for hobbiests or for professionals only? Thanks guys! Terry

Hi! I have a 1990 Westy GL AT with an EJ22 conversion. What oil are folks using in the Suby engines? Thanks!

I’m planning on doing another engine conversion on my ‘91 MT Vanagon. Currently I have a EJ 25 DOHC from a 1998 Forester. I could have a low mileage 2004 Imprezza engine. My question is, can I use my current Kennedy adapter plate and all the other components? They are both EJ 25 engines, except the new one is a SOHC. I also have the complete wiring harness from the Imprezza. Thanks for your help. Christoph

Has anyone here used a Speedi Sleeve on the FlyWheel mounting hub on crankshaft of an EJ25 to stop a rear main seal leak & if so what was the part number ~

Hi all – I should have saved this information….didn’t. Some time ago (a couple, 3 months?) ago, somebody was kind enough to publish and share a list of known Subaru/Vanagon sellers, repair shops, etc. Can anybody share this with me one more time? Was it Wayne who compiled the list….? I could be way off. I’m in California, Central Coast area, had the conversion done with Cesar and team at California Westys, El Cajon, Ca. He is about 6 hours away, so hoping to find some one more local. And in case you don’t know, retail store GoWesty is about 45 min from my house, but no longer has a repair shop. That said, the repair shop is still nearby, but now independent. However, they do NOT work on Subaru engines. Everything else, yes. My info for the sake of completeness: Terry Cline Paso Robles CA 805 305 7638 Vanagon: 1987 Vanagon converted to mimic a Westfalia. Pop up, cupboards, water, sink, stove, only thing now missing is the original fridge. Original VW engine converted to the Subaru 2.2L, 1990 – 1995 Legacy, in approximately Nov 2022. Thanks Terry

Hi everyone. I’m about to call the smog referee to plead my case around catalytic converter replacement. I’ll let everyone know how it goes. These are the facts of the case - if anyone has been down this path feel free to comment: The catalytic converter on my 1987 VW Vanagon Westfalia Subaru conversion is not the correct catalytic converter, and it is burned out The Subaru engine conversion uses the Kennedy Engineered kit, which is approved by the Air Resources Board (Executive Order D-428-3). The EO specifies “one AirTek, Inc. (dba Catco) catalytic converter, part number 58834” This catalytic converter is no longer obtainable (as per catalytic converter specialist at Marco Muffler) Challenge: find a catalytic converter that can be used in place of the AirTek/Catco 58834 catalytic converter. I’m curious to know if this is accurate, in the sense that the AirTek, Inc. (dba Catco) catalytic converter is no longer obtainable. Thanks Bob bobgemmell.com 916.228.1600

Hey gang. Thanks for another year of sharing your SubaruVanagon knowledge and your support for the group. Hope you all have a great holiday and all the best in 2025! Best Brent

What is bogging (at the pedal) caused by... rich or lean condition ? Sean G 87 Syncro, 2000 2.5 SC conversion