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IkeD6 Samba Member
Joined: April 25, 2021 Posts: 45 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 2:56 pm Post subject: Subaru swap idle |
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Have a problem with my 76 Bay 2.2L Subaru swap engine if anyone is experts on that here...
I replaced my air filter a few days ago and went to start the bus back up and it would die anytime I took my foot off the gas, it would not idle. Not sure if I messed up any sensors or anything. I took the air filter off and put the old one back on and same problem. I double checked to make sure I did not knock off any hoses or anything well doing this and everything was still in place.
Just replaced fuel filter today and still having same problem.
Any tips or potentially fixes for this would be appreciated!
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru swap idle |
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DETAILED photos of the engine please, especially the fresh air pipe from the filter to throttle body _________________
gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
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Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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IkeD6 Samba Member
Joined: April 25, 2021 Posts: 45 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 7:42 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru swap idle |
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Some pics I just took if this helps at all |
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru swap idle |
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holy fuckin wiring.
was this the diagram used?
nothing kills a MAF faster than a cone filter that has been over oiled. that said, it looks like the green(?) wire off the MAF plug is broken, or about broken an inch or so from the plug
nothing personal but from the wiring and connections i see there is a fantastic chance you bumped something and it isn't happy.
what year 2.2? any chance of getting any codes? _________________
gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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IkeD6 Samba Member
Joined: April 25, 2021 Posts: 45 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru swap idle |
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LOL I have a feeling could be something with wiring maybe, just recently purchased the bus and its going to need some work for sure on wiring... the computer does not look pretty either.
The year is 1997, Subaru Outback. Not too sure how long ago the conversion was done |
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IkeD6 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 9:26 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru swap idle |
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I read up also about the oiled air filters... I put the old one back on and still didnt work, if the oil killed the MAF then what? Also read to clean the oil out and let it air dry |
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:58 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru swap idle |
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oiled air filters kill MAF's slowly. it's not instant so i'd rule that out.
i'd be willing to bet you touched that mess in it's no-no place and something isn't right.
you can try to unplug the MAF and see what that gets you. 97 (at least in the USA) would be a (rudimentary) early version of obd2
do you have a data connector in that mess somewhere? if so, check codes before going any further
if unplugging the MAF lets it idle chances are it's bad, but you should take some readings. that said if it is bad DO NOT use an aftermarket one good used or dealer only. expect to pay 200+ for a new one. _________________
gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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IkeD6 Samba Member
Joined: April 25, 2021 Posts: 45 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:11 am Post subject: Re: Subaru swap idle |
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I unplugged the MAF a couple days ago and it would turn over but not start up, with it plugged in starts up but won't idle so I feel it would not be that. I was given a whole book who I bought the bus off of with a wiring diagram (Obviously does not look like the diagram anymore) I'll have to look through the wiring and see if anything got disconnected and well doing that try to clean it up a lot.
I believe the data connector is in there somewhere and I will take a look when I get back there |
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:11 am Post subject: Re: Subaru swap idle |
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i would check codes before moving on.
check the pressure source solenoid and MAP sensor wiring and vacuum hose.
that's the dingus on your wheel well _________________
gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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Convoy Samba Member
Joined: March 17, 2011 Posts: 312 Location: San Clemente
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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:27 am Post subject: Re: Subaru swap idle |
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As Don indicated pull codes.
I also see a slight smudge mark (or clean mark) on the IAC. Perhaps you forced that out of alignment or pulled a wire out when you were man handling the air intake hose of the TB. _________________ 1974 Westfalia
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 10:03 am Post subject: Re: Subaru swap idle |
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Convoy wrote: |
As Don indicated pull codes.
I also see a slight smudge mark (or clean mark) on the IAC. Perhaps you forced that out of alignment or pulled a wire out when you were man handling the air intake hose of the TB. |
good point.
also, the IAC has about a 3/4" hose that should plug into that intake pipe somehow. is that connected? _________________
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my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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IkeD6 Samba Member
Joined: April 25, 2021 Posts: 45 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 10:29 am Post subject: Re: Subaru swap idle |
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You guys got it!!! I guess I did not see every hose.... happens sometimes. Hose going from IAC to looks like the MAF was disconnected, came out I am sure replacing filter... But all good now and running nicely again
Sorry to hurt your eyes with wires... Will definitely be next job...
Thanks again guys
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 11:09 am Post subject: Re: Subaru swap idle |
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yea, that will do it.
basically you had a shit ton of unmetered air entering. _________________
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my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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