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Forum: Engines June 10th 2004, 08:03
Replies: 64
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Posted By Rob
Keep in mind that you do not just need the...

Keep in mind that you do not just need the longblock. You need the complete engine, including all intake/exhaust components, all electrical components, sensors, ECU and wiring harness. If you are...
Forum: Engines June 9th 2004, 14:30
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Beesquad, The engine I am using is not a...

Beesquad,

The engine I am using is not a WRX, but an RS (2.5L, NA).
I got the engine dirt cheap, because it had a blown headgasket and the owner needed to get rid of it.
When you get the...
Forum: Engines June 2nd 2004, 14:19
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Ernie, I'd be very interested in seeing...

Ernie,

I'd be very interested in seeing pics. Do you have a website or pics you an email me ?

Also, what are you using for ECU, the stock one ? If so, what are you using for an OBDII reader ?
...
Forum: Engines May 31st 2004, 13:37
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Thanks for all the help and suggestions guys ! ...

Thanks for all the help and suggestions guys !

I decided to put the FibreGlass project on hold for now and focus on other areas.
See the website for more details, but basically I finished the...
Forum: Engines May 17th 2004, 11:21
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Hey Allan, The meet is tomorrow night. Let...

Hey Allan,

The meet is tomorrow night.
Let me know if you can make it, maybe you can get me the info then.
Although I am now also considering using wood for the template.

Rob.
Forum: Engines May 16th 2004, 20:31
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Made a little progress.... see: ...

Made a little progress.... see:
http://www.vanbran.com/bug/conversion4.htm

Rob.
Forum: Engines April 18th 2004, 09:21
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Hey Alan, yeah, I'm not too happy with the...

Hey Alan,

yeah, I'm not too happy with the current setup. That's why I started with the shroud and not the heatshield. I'll do some searching in the plumming departement to see if I can find a...
Forum: Engines April 17th 2004, 19:34
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Allrightie then, check...

Allrightie then, check http://www.vanbran.com/bug/conversion2.htm and
http://www.vanbran.com/bug/conversion3.htm for updates.

I finished phase 1 of the wiring (i.e. separating the ECU harness...
Forum: Engines April 12th 2004, 09:49
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Allrite, not sure if there are still people...

Allrite, not sure if there are still people interested in this, but here's a quick update.

I started the wiring. :eek: Holy Hell what a mess.
I spent pretty much 3 days off-and-on trying to...
Forum: Engines March 23rd 2004, 09:39
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Made some progress, see...

Made some progress, see http://www.vanbran.com/bug/conversion2.htm
Forum: Engines March 18th 2004, 09:21
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
I *did* go through your website.... Guess I...

I *did* go through your website....
Guess I didn't look close enough :o

Did you also have to cut the tranny mount itself (where the rubber mounts are attached to ?).
Looks like my website it on...
Forum: Engines March 13th 2004, 16:50
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Engine is in !!

I've got the engine mounted.
Turns out I needed to cut the tranny mounts because it interfered with 2 of the bolts of the adapter.

Take a look. Also check out my websire for more details...
Forum: Engines March 7th 2004, 10:17
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Time for another update. I received my engine...

Time for another update.
I received my engine adaptor ! Yay ! :agree:

I also have now finally finished the engine. I had to go back to the dealer 3 times to get the right rocker cover gasket.
...
Forum: Engines February 25th 2004, 09:16
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Cormac, I assume you are talking about...

Cormac,

I assume you are talking about putting the rad in the back of the bug ?

I guess it depends on the size of the rad. In my case there will be no space left. (My webserver went for a dump...
Forum: Engines February 24th 2004, 14:10
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Panel, that is cool ! I saw the bar before, but...

Panel, that is cool !
I saw the bar before, but not up close.
What type of joints are those and where did you get them ?

Did you bend the bar yourself ?

Rob.
Forum: Engines February 24th 2004, 09:33
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
I'm still waiting for the adapter :( I put...

I'm still waiting for the adapter :(

I put the rad in, but I have to put the engine in first to see where I can cut the firewall to let the air out....
Plus the sube dealer gave me the wrong...
Forum: Engines February 15th 2004, 11:02
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Smallcar (www.smallcar.com) makes a rear engine...

Smallcar (www.smallcar.com) makes a rear engine mount for the suby engine
for vanagon buses.
I think I'll do something like that, using the bumperbracket mounting points.

I also want to tie it...
Forum: Engines February 14th 2004, 21:26
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Hey AzMadMax, Yeah, rear quarter windows...

Hey AzMadMax,

Yeah, rear quarter windows will be replaced with lexan windows with a Naca duct in it.
I will cover the rad with some kind of shroud and the hoses from the ducts will feed the air...
Forum: Engines February 12th 2004, 09:23
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Hey Panel, Unfortunately mine won't be as...

Hey Panel,

Unfortunately mine won't be as nearly as detailed as yours. Just checked out the pics again, awesome !
Did you do the bodywork (like the vents) yourself ?

Rob.
Forum: Engines February 11th 2004, 22:50
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Well, it's an original RS rad, and I figure I...

Well, it's an original RS rad, and I figure I should at least have the same
capacity.
It actually looks kinda cool, it has 2 fans in the back.

Too bad I need to cover it completely with a...
Forum: Engines February 11th 2004, 09:07
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Alright guys, time for an update. The engine is...

Alright guys, time for an update.
The engine is back together, new headgaskets are in. I'm just waiting for the dealer to compress the timing belt tensioner so I can install the timing belt and...
Forum: Engines January 1st 2004, 09:47
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Paul, thanks for the tip, but I just scored a...

Paul, thanks for the tip, but I just scored a complete wiring harness from a wrecking yard in NC.

I have the original ECU from the engine, so I should be ok there.
This week I also picked up all...
Forum: Engines December 14th 2003, 14:16
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Hey Wally, The headgasket was blown. These...

Hey Wally,

The headgasket was blown. These engines are known for it.
So I am replacing both headgaskets, cam seals and valve cover seals.
I'm also putting in a new timing belt, to be safe since...
Forum: Engines December 14th 2003, 11:21
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Hehehe, nope, they are round, but have a square...

Hehehe, nope, they are round, but have a square recess in them.
I guess it's either for valve clearance or to improve valve travel over the piston.

Rob.
Forum: Engines December 13th 2003, 15:52
Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Posted By Rob
Got one of the heads off: ...

Got one of the heads off:

http://www.vanbran.com/EJ25-1.jpg

Rob.
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