Date:         Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:54:01 -0800
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: very cool van
Comments: To: Phil Zimmerman <philzimm1@shaw.ca>
In-Reply-To:  <352A9B6E-2DE2-4386-96DE-91903E0A01B2@shaw.ca>
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Over the top - no way!

I added up the cost of replacing the soon-to-be-leaking rubber bands, valves
& guides etc, replacing the dangerous rubber fuel lines, replacing the
exhaust (!) and came up with a figure remarkably similar to the cost of a
professionally harvested engine and harness, Tom Shiels' harness prep,
Outfront Motorsports adapter plate, flywheel and shortened oil pan & pickup,
Small Car engine mount and Stainless Steel header.

I chose to replace the low-mileage clutch while it was open, and replaced
the radiator and all the hoses while I was at it.  I now have a super
strong, super reliable Van that gets 10% better gas mileage at cruising
speeds 20% higher than the old engine.

It didn't cost me money, its saving me money!  ;)

I can supply dollar figures but they are on my PC at home - I'm cheating
here at the store...

Seeya, Jake

On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 9:23 AM, Phil Zimmerman <philzimm1@shaw.ca> wrote:

> Date:         Thu, 2 Dec 2010 07:34:34 -0800
> From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
>
> I despise those rubber bands so much I installed a Subaru engine!  ;)
>
> --------------
>
> Hi Jake,
>
> As this tread is already hijacked beyond all recognition and Friday to
> boot....
>
> I too, hate rubber bands that think they're a real head-gasket.
> Installing a Subi engine is certainly a wonderful repair but kinda over the
> top dollar-wise?
> I took the economy route and used Subi-coolant-conditioner... two years
> later, still no leaks from
> those funky rubber-band gaskets... Subi-anything appears to work in a
> Vanagon....
>
> Now, how to get the added Hp of a Subi engine, out of a bottle?  Anyone?
>
>
> Phil Z.
> Campbell River, BC
>



--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

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