Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 16:01:56 -0800
Reply-To: Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Diesel Subaru Conversions info
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In response to Tim Smith's recent post to the syncrolist on Yahoo. I wrote to Richard Jones at
Engineered Solutions ( www.rjes.com )in the UK to inquire about the upcoming Subaru diesel. Here
is Richard's response (with his permission). Someone may want to post this to the diesel-vanagon
list.
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Hello Malcolm,
Thanks for your enquiry. I am eagerly awaiting any more information on the Subaru diesel flat 4.
It's a joint project with Saab, for a new SUV, due to be launched in 2007. I believe they are to
run a Subaru based 4WD system. Hopefully this means there is a good chance of them retaining the
same bellhousing flange pattern (it's been the same (ish) for 16 years now), in which case, they
should fit the existing bellhousing. As soon as they are released, I will be scouring the
breaker's ads looking for a written off Subaru /Saab diesel.
If the bellhousing flange pattern does change, I can develop a new bellhousing, although this
will take some time, once I manage to get my hands on an engine. However, there is one other
thing I need to investigate before investing in developing a diesel bellhousing - the engine
management. Most modern cars are heading away from having a bespoke wire for each signal, and
using 'CAN bus' type networks instead. If this is the case with the new diesel, it is likely to
be the end of the days of being able to extract the engine circuit from the harness. As no
aftermarket ECU's are available for common rail diesels yet (as far as I know), this could rule
out these engines, or mean that the job of removing the engine circuit is very much more complex.
I hope this is not the case, but would not be surprised if it is.
If, by any chance, you happen to have more info on the diesel engines, I'd be very interested to
know more.
I manufacture and sell components, not install them at the moment. This may change in the
future, but I currently have a full time job as well as developing and manufacturing the
conversion parts, so do not have the time or resources to install them too. I design all RJES
parts to be as 'bolt on' as possible, and intend to end up with a full set of all the parts
needed available, along with a very comprehensive set of instructions. I can point you towards
a good source of engines, and some companies which may be interested in the conversion work
though.
Thanks, Regards, Richard Jones,
R J Engineered Solutions,
Tel. 07761 788669
e-mail: rjones@rjes.com
www.rjes.com
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