Date:         Tue, 8 Mar 2022 14:27:22 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      New Engine Conversion
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After nearly four years, I FINALLY have a Vanaru. It's been a long haul with
several stops along the way. Had to change vans in midstream. Started out
with a manual shift '88 GL and wound up with a '91 Carat with auto tranny
coupled to the Subie engine. Used a 2005 Outback engine and a computer from
 A Precis of the   same year. Engine had 150,000 on it so I basically gave
it an
overhaul., All new bearings throughout, new rings, reworked the heads and
valves, all new seals. Fired it up and it runs so sweet. Ran it a bit, then
took it out on the road. Gad what power. The thing would accelerate even
going up a very steep incline. Now I  can pass cars and trucks
going uphill. Still some work to do. Hook up the A/C,v install belts for
the A/C and PS pump, then put in new PS rack, Rework front suspension -
bushings, shocks, new rotors, wheel bearings, brake pucks.

I am so wanting to get on the road with this!