John, the subaru engine MUST have a continuous flow through the heater coolant line. Add two "T" s and run a shunt line from pump to engine inlet. The thermostat will not open correctly unless you do. remember that on Vanagons, the lever on the heater dash panel actually cuts off flow. -Larry '86 Syncro Double Cab Pickup with 2.2 SOHC Subaru KEP conversion "J.Fleming" wrote: > John, > > Mine goes to the high end of the scale and stays there. No A/C (wish I did > now that I'm in Florida!) > > Sounds like an air pocket. Bleeding the system the first time was a bear. > > John Fleming > 85 Westaru, 180K > ----- Original Message ----- > From: john hurley <hurleyskis@YAHOO.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 8:52 PM > Subject: subaru conversion 2.2L > > > Does anyone have any experience with the subaru > > conversion? > > > > Having problems with 2.2L 93 legacy motor conversion > > in 86 synchro. Coolant temp. varies to either > > extreme. > > > > Tried: new thermostat, fan sender new, any help > > appreciated. Also removed A/C wiring (could this cause > > prob) > > > > please respond to ssm@ellensburg.com as i am traveling > > and not sending from my subscribed address. > > > > Thanks in advance. > > __________________________________________________ > > Do You Yahoo!? > > Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. > > http://im.yahoo.com |
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