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Subject:Re: Subaru engine conversion
From:Steve Rosen
Date:Sun, 3 May 1998 00:35:13 -0400

I don't have that many miles yet, but if it's true, it's a small price to
pay for 135hp.

PS. what's a FLAR?

>At 11:01 AM 5/2/98 +0000, you wrote:
>>Seeking experiences of people who have actually done the Subaru
>>engine conversion and lived with it for a while...how's it working
>>out? Thanks for any advice,
>>Rick
>>
>Was discussing this very topic with my FLAR who seems to know a lot about
>VW.  He said the subaru conversions failed after about 60k because the water
>pumps couldn't keep the coolant flowing to the radiator efficiently.
>Earl from Sunny Sooke
>84 ex-California Vanagon
>
>

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