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Team WorldTour Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2010 Posts: 2426 Location: Der Vaterland
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Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 10:52 pm Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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Yeah, I was a bit shocked to learn of VW's short-sightedness.
As in; the T3 could have looked like the Toyota van:
Or that the Subaru engine so many people love was supposed to be our power plant (or so I've been led to believe).
Could you imagine the impact one of us could have had in a production meeting at VW in the late 70's/ early 80's?
Talk about getting the van of your dreams............... _________________ 1990 Feldjäger Syncro AAZ
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H6 Subaru Engine Swap Thread
WV2ZZZ25ZFH094138(x)/ WV2YB0257LH057308(x)/ WV2ZZZ25ZLG113270/
"Where am I going? And what am I doing in this handbasket?" -Nicodemus Jordan
When All Else Fails: Lather, Rinse, Repeat! |
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dkoesyncro Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2006 Posts: 981
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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:56 am Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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ABA turbo
DIY install/ Bentley supported
Syncro tin top
Pic shows incomplete install, we're running and have gone on multiple trips. Next is project heat shield.
I'm now looking at the two tdi engines on the floor 🤔 |
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vw4wd Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2011 Posts: 161 Location: Somerset, UK
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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:22 am Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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2 litre GTi (AGG) engine in 1990 syncro replacing a 1.6 JX TD engine.
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This is when just installed in late 2010 - note the unwrapped loom wires around the back of the engine bay. It has since done more than 25,000 virtually trouble-free miles. _________________ Garyd
1990 Transporter syncro camper with 2 litre AGG 'GTi' engine |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12103 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:50 pm Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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I have a soft spot for VAG 15 degree installs that fit under the lid. This pic is very old, but the project kinda got sidelined by the acquisition of our vastly superior Weekender. I'm going to be welding up an all steel intake manifold later this week, so I'm hoping to have it running shortly. Our daughter just commandeered the Audi, so we need a third daily, asap.
_________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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RadioRental Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2009 Posts: 555 Location: stow, ma
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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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Mid way restoring the fantastic 80's german engineering in place of.... who am I kidding
Yes I did use a floor jack and come along to lower and raise the engines _________________ __________________________________
'87 2.1. 125K 4spd Not rebuilt "Red Dwarf" |
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2008 Posts: 10347 Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:47 pm Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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^^
good to see it can all be done on a gravel driveway. I'll be doing another swap soon on same.
Replacing water pump on BLM Bishop CA. Good times. Dusty good times!
_________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
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Chuey Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2010 Posts: 854 Location: Oceanside, California
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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 10:47 pm Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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jimf909 wrote: |
The OG wbx looked like exactly what it was: a multi-year conglomeration of parts, most of which were never intended to work with their cohorts, i.e. it lacked design integrity and it showed. |
Yet, mine is still working quite nicely and it is 27 years old. I do take it on long trips. By no means am I an "over maintainer". (1990 2WD Doka imported from Sweden.)
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Multiman mv Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2017 Posts: 987 Location: Martha's Vineyard, Ma
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:31 am Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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ALIKA T3 wrote: |
Multiman mv wrote: |
FAS tdi bsw conversion in a 91 multivan.
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What's the red thing dangling on the passenger side by the AC port? |
I'm not sure. This photo was taken during the engine install. I suspect it's a temporary handle to turn on/off a ball valve at one of the coolant lines. Just a guess. I can tell you it's not there now. Maybe someone who knows their stuff (unlike myself) could chime in? |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12103 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:05 am Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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It looks like it's just a production tag on an AC service port, perhaps left as a reminder to fill the compressor with oil prior to pulling a vacuum and charging. _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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erste Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2013 Posts: 1110 Location: San Francisco
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:52 am Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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AHU TDI covered in Utah dust.
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reinheitsgebot Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2015 Posts: 27 Location: mansfield, mass
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 2:56 pm Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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In a 1984 Westy. 25,000 miles so far. 0 problems. |
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pbrown Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2008 Posts: 443 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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reinheitsgebot wrote: |
In a 1984 Westy. 25,000 miles so far. 0 problems. |
Is that the Burley wrap around coolant pipe I see on your swap? If so, are you using both the upper and lower pipes? _________________ Patrick Brown
1986 Westy Syncro EJ25
Flickr --> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmQNUXEF |
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seans67 Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2004 Posts: 453 Location: End of the Road, Alaska
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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1.8T Stephan's Auto Kit installed by me winter 2016.
_________________ Sean
'71 Squareback '71 Porsche 914 ‘80 Camper '87 Syncro Weekender 1.8T '87 Wolfsburg Weekender '97 Toyota Land Cruiser ‘03 Audi A6 Quattro 3.0 ‘04 Audi A4 Avant Quattro 1.8T ‘05 Audi A4 Quattro 3.0
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Multiman mv Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2017 Posts: 987 Location: Martha's Vineyard, Ma
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:05 am Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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Multiman mv wrote: |
ALIKA T3 wrote: |
Multiman mv wrote: |
FAS tdi bsw conversion in a 91 multivan.
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What's the red thing dangling on the passenger side by the AC port? |
I'm not sure. This photo was taken during the engine install. I suspect it's a temporary handle to turn on/off a ball valve at one of the coolant lines. Just a guess. I can tell you it's not there now. Maybe someone who knows their stuff (unlike myself) could chime in? |
Well I was wrong it's just a led worklight hanging down. Sorry, nothing too exciting. |
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ALIKA T3 Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2009 Posts: 6316 Location: Honolulu,Hawaii and France
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:16 am Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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Multiman mv wrote: |
Multiman mv wrote: |
ALIKA T3 wrote: |
Multiman mv wrote: |
FAS tdi bsw conversion in a 91 multivan.
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What's the red thing dangling on the passenger side by the AC port? |
I'm not sure. This photo was taken during the engine install. I suspect it's a temporary handle to turn on/off a ball valve at one of the coolant lines. Just a guess. I can tell you it's not there now. Maybe someone who knows their stuff (unlike myself) could chime in? |
Well I was wrong it's just a led worklight hanging down. Sorry, nothing too exciting. |
Ok, now I'm convinced It was way too thick for a simple tag _________________ Silicone Steering Boots and 930 Cv boots for sale in the classifieds.
Syncro transmission upgrade parts in the Classifieds.
Subaru EJ22+UN1 5 speed transmission
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=416343
Syncro http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...num+gadget |
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joetiger Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 5068 Location: denver
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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1991 EJ22, smooth, refined, quiet, dependable, minimal maintenance, 70,000 miles so far.
ABA with a supercharger. It has exhibited none of the above qualities yet, but I'm optimistic.
_________________ Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
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reinheitsgebot Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2015 Posts: 27 Location: mansfield, mass
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:19 pm Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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pbrown wrote: |
reinheitsgebot wrote: |
In a 1984 Westy. 25,000 miles so far. 0 problems. |
Is that the Burley wrap around coolant pipe I see on your swap? If so, are you using both the upper and lower pipes? |
I would have replied sooner but couldn't give you an answer off the top of my head.
I didn't do the swap and not too familiar with the cooling system on subaru engines but I believe so. Hope these help.
_________________ '84 Westy
2WD 4 spd manual
Subaru 2.5 from NorthWesty
16" mercedes wheels with T3 hardware |
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singletrackrod Samba Member
Joined: January 14, 2011 Posts: 77 Location: Southern Oregon Coast
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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EJ25 zero hours installation by Metric Motors, Centerville, UT About as clean as they come from what I can tell.
_________________ Ella '89 Full Camper - bit by bit I'm importing the pieces from my wrecked '87
Louise '87 Full Camper - bought her new - zero hours 2.5L subie conversion. She had more add-ons and mods than I could ever count. (lost in an accident 10/25/2020)
'08 Stage 2 STI (sold)
'04 Forester XT
'00 4Runner Limited (sold) |
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GreggK Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2008 Posts: 890 Location: Colorado/Philidelphia
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 4:54 pm Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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Here is a rebuilt '93 Subaru 2.2 in an '87 2wd. Smallcar pan and mount, Stans header. Leon Korkin air box and ECU board. Installed by me. Underneath pictures were taken during install, engine bay photo taken about 30,000 miles later. |
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87vanwes Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2014 Posts: 204 Location: OBX NC
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: Engine conversion photos |
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I like this thread. This one hits home with me.
Photos were huge for me to put my project together and my thanks to all those willing to take the time to document there builds.
Here's a few of mine.
Still going strong, but not done
Cheers _________________ Kevin
1987 westy syncro tdi conversion and restoration.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6...highlight= |
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