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Date:         Tue, 31 Jan 2006 10:27:57 -0500
Reply-To:     Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM>
Subject:      Re: V8 into Vanagon?
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I agree with Hans, the Subaru engine is easier to work on than the VW
WBX....and more reliable to you don't have to work on it that often.


The Subaru engine is easier to work on when installed in a Vanagon
than when installed in a Subaru!
(the Vanagon engine bay is roomier than the Subaru).




>The EJ22 2.2 liter and EJ25 2.5 liter that most people install are
>wide open and very easy to work on.  The word 'crowded' is the last
>word I would use to describe it.  It fits into the engine
>compartment better than the WBX, with more room on the sides and
>rear.  They have no distributor, but the coil pack and plug wires
>and such are right on top and easy to get at.
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