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greggearhead
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 7:02 pm    Post subject: New 1990 Vanagon Project Reply with quote

Picked this up a few weeks ago. Needs a new engine (rod knock) but at least ran, so I knew all the other systems were OK, an long time owner, so crossing fingers it isn't a basket case.

Needs a bunch of spit and polish and fiberglass bumper repair, but I think I can handle that.

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The engine I got was from a Syncro, and for a sweet deal, but needed a lot of cleaning and stripping. I removed the PS pump, AC compressor, intake manifolds, and syncro exhaust, but not without a few stubborn, rounded off nuts (before I got to them)!

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Now to prep the used 2.1 with ratio rockers, S&S header, better intake etc until I decide what Subaru goes into it.

Also, will be lowered on H&R springs, some 17" Porsche Cup type alloys, etc. And - we will see how she really does in Colorado Snow!!
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 10:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice, hope it all comes together well for you. Where did you get the SandS header?

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 6:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It actually came with the van - ceramic coated, even.
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