Date:         Mon, 7 Jun 2004 13:46:22 -0700
Reply-To:     laurasdog@WEIRDSTUFFWEMAKE.COM
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From:         Steve Delanty <laurasdog@WEIRDSTUFFWEMAKE.COM>
Subject:      Re: subaru conversion
Comments: To: Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM>
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At 01:17 PM 6/7/2004, you wrote:

>I need some of the list's wisdom.  I had an electrical fire in the engine
>area of my '84 Westy.  With everything that will have to be replaced, I've
>decided to do the Subaru conversion.  I just bought a wrecked '93 Legacy to
>get everything from.  I assume the Kennedy kit is the way to go, but are
>there other options I should consider?  My 1.9 was not hurt, but all the
>wiring, hoses, etc. were, so this is an ideal time to re-power.  I've been
>able to sell the VW engine at a good price, since it was just rebuilt and
>has brand-new heads.  I just want the list's comments, particularly from
>others who have done the conversion.  Any problems lurking I need to be
>aware of?
>Steve Sandlin
>Steve's Lock Shoppe
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Steve,
You can get answers to these questions and many more at:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/subaruvanagon/

Some people prefer the Small Car engine mounts over the KEP.
I'm using the KEP mounts and have no complaints.
I absolutely LOVE my subaru conversion. My only regret is not
doing it sooner....

Steve
'86 Westy "Escape Pod"  (EJ22)
'84 Westy "Yard Furniture" (Blown WBX)
'73 Beetle "ain't got a name yet" (just bought it)