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Subject:Re: preparation for engine converstion
From:dave rosman
Date:Sat, 28 Dec 2002 14:17:25 -0800

> Dave,
>
> What engine are you planning to install?  Some recommendations may be
> specific to your engine choice.

I will be converting to a 2.5L Subaru motor.

-Dave

>
> Gary
>
> dave rosman <david@PIMBASWORLD.COM> wrote:
>
>>I am a longitme lurker on this list and enjoy reading it every day.  I
>> am starting the process of replacing my blown 2.1 on my 91 GL.  I plan
>> to take all winter and have it ready for spring. I do not have my new
>> motor yet and I still need to remove the old waterboxer and wiring
>> harness.  I would like to ask the list if there is anything else I
>> should do to while I am doing this complete mechanical refit.
>>I was thinking of possible things like having the radiator
>> flush/checked out, replace radiator hoses, the auto tranny maybe get
>> checked out by a tranny shop, cleaning the engine bay, etc.  Is there
>> any wires, hoses, or parts that are hard to get at when the motor is in
>> but easy to replace while the motor is out?  If money was not an object
>> (to a point) and I wanted to make this van last a long time used as a
>> road trip machine, what should I replace?  My van have has 204k miles
>> on it but is in excellent shape interior and exterior.  Any
>> advice/input/ideas would be apreciated. Thanks.
>>
>>Dave
>>
>>91 GL (no name yet)
>>93 Cherokee
>>00 Saab 9-5 Wagon
>>
>
>
> --
> Gary McEachern
> Reading, Ma
> '90 Westy Subavanagon
> '86 Wolfy Subavanagon
> '87 Syncro (Son's van)
>
>
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