Subaru water boxer conversion

Jeff's Old Volks Home · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:33 am Post subject: Subaru water boxer conversion

After replacing so many head gaskets and dealing with catalytic convertor failures on 2.5 Subaru Foresters and Outbacks, so I've decided to convert them over to the uber-reliable 2.1 waterboxer engines from the vanagons. I'm taking orders for this fall.
Jeff

D Clymer · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:48 am Post subject:

That sounds great. If I were in your neck of the woods, I would definitely be bringing my Forester to you for a conversion.

D

JPrato · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:55 am Post subject:

xoo00oox · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:17 am Post subject:

I'm starting to put the 1.9 in Passats, transmission too.

syncrodoka · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:32 am Post subject:

1.6 diesel is the way of the future.

Zeitgeist 13 · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 11:10 am Post subject:

I'm converting the front brakes on my Mercedes over to T3 rear drums
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seventyfo · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 11:22 am Post subject:

Been thinking of transplanting a westy luggage rack and pop top on the wife's Sienna.
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kalispell365 · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 12:47 pm Post subject:

Thats a great idea...ill let me old right hand drive postal legacy customers know...im sure they feel the same way after 400k stop and go miles with the worst maintenence possible.all original motors,what junk compared to water boxers.

insyncro · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 12:52 pm Post subject:

Best thread ever Exclamation

Jeff's Old Volks Home · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 1:32 pm Post subject:

But... I'm adding quick release cylinder heads and hardware. A Jeff's Old Volks Home exclusive, Due for release April 1st 2014. Stay tuned.

J Charlton · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 1:49 pm Post subject: idea

Jeff, how are you doing with your solar powered starter motor??
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IrideWheelies · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:04 pm Post subject:

Don't forget to change your fuel lines. To vanagon ones.
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Howesight · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:07 pm Post subject:

I'm taking the crappy climate control out of my Audi URS6 and putting in a decent Vanagon rear evaporator unit to blow cold air on the rear seat occupants. That should leave enough space to install my Vanagon cassette/radio unit. Oh, and Westy swivel bases on my crap Recaro's too, for those really hot summer days when you might actually need cool air blowing at your face. I just need extensions for the steering wheel, pedals, and a really good mirror.

If needed, I can still install a WBX and gearbox in the trunk, but I would need to see the quick-release heads for fitment.
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kalispell365 · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 4:45 pm Post subject:

this is great!

photogdave · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 4:53 pm Post subject:

Does anyone have a rusted-out 2WD Vanagon? I just need the running gear. Going to convert my Syncro...
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kirsplat · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 4:55 pm Post subject:

I'm seriously considering this conversion.

Even swapping back in my plastic coolant pipes because I worry about electrolysis too much.
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furrylittleotter · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:33 pm Post subject:

I will be fitting 13 inch wheels on my vanagon so I can have more tire options. The load rating is too high on all the tires I have seen. Takes all the fun out of driving the vanagon.

Jake de Villiers · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:34 pm Post subject:

I need to replace my starter, so I was thinking of just installing a 6 volt 1200 form a '56 Beetle with the provision for a crank handle. Much more reliable, and aerobic, too! Very Happy

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Jeff's Old Volks Home · Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 2:48 am Post subject: Re: idea

Jeff's Old Volks Home · Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 2:52 am Post subject:

I just got a PM from the military, they're interested in my ideas for upgrading the engines in our Canadian Sea King helicopters... I might need more engine cores!
Jeff.

PS: I'm enjoying this immensely.


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