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Date:         Thu, 7 Sep 2000 13:21:41 -0400
Reply-To:     Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Conversions and common sense observations
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@HOME.COM>,
          urabus <subaruvanagon@egroups.com>
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Stuart MacMillan wrote:


> <snip>
> 3.  The Subaru is an excellent engine, and no doubt the best option for
> those hell bent on ditching the WBX.  It has two problems however that
> caused me to reject it out of hand:  Dangerously low oil pan clearance,
> and the need to remove the hatch to check/add oil. <snip>


KEP is in the process of having shortened oil pans fabricated which have the
dip stick accessible like the VW WBX. This oil pan will have the same
capacity as the original Subaru oil pan.
When they will be available is a question for Hobert at KEP to answer.
-Larry
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