Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:44:49 -0700
Reply-To: Edward V Barger <edvbarger@MAC.COM>
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From: Edward V Barger <edvbarger@MAC.COM>
Subject: Re: Engine question just curious (long winded reply)
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Thank you just ordered it one more item soon to be checked off
Edward V Barger
edvbarger@mac.com
310 922 6251
> On Oct 26, 2017, at 10:33 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Yes, I have the Small Car dipstick, a great invention and worth every penny! https://smallcar.com/vanagon/subaru-vanagon-conversion-parts/flexible-dipstick-kit-for-subaru-engines.html <https://smallcar.com/vanagon/subaru-vanagon-conversion-parts/flexible-dipstick-kit-for-subaru-engines.html>
>
> It will work with any pan since it measures the oil level at the top of the pan, but I have their 5 qt. cast pan.
>
> Stuart
>
> From: Edward V Barger [mailto:edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac.com>]
> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 10:22 AM
> To: Stuart MacMillan
> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Re: Engine question just curious (long winded reply)
>
> Stuart
>
> Now that you have the Subaru engine have you solved the problem of checking the oil with out needing to remove every thing in the rear and opening the engine bay hatch
>
> I have been driving our 87 westy with the 93 Subaru engineer years now and much appreciate the power BUT I have never solved the checking engine oil problem
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> Would like to be able to do it from the same behind the license plate as the original
>
> Almost back on the road still finishing up installing the rattle trap sound deadening have the new solar panel arrangement al the new rubber for windows
> new cloth up stairs replaced the bumpers the body shop work and painting etc etc
>
> Now will clean it all up inside and start putting all our camping gear back in it
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> Edward V Barger
> edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac.com>
> 310 922 6251
>
>
>
>> On Oct 25, 2017, at 6:21 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM <mailto:stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
>>
>> After over 300,000 miles on two Vanagons and four WBX engines I've now
>> installed a '93 Subaru 2.2 in my '85 Westy, and it looks like it's been
>> there since the van came out of the factory. It's a simpler and cleaner
>> install than the WBX with much simpler cooling plumbing and a better
>> designed engine control system. The power is amazing, especially compared to
>> the tired 1.9 it replaced. I can climb hills and merge onto the freeway
>> safely now, even if the on-ramp is up hill. I'm installing the GoWesty
>> cruise control to keep from accidentally speeding on the highway. ;-)
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