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You can benefit from an in-house conversion for many reasons. If you do not have the time and space, mechanical ability, or simply want it done by professionals to ensure your conversion is done correctly and professionally, then we encourage you to speak with a Van Cafe representative to discuss your van. RMW is very familiar with their parts, and very aware of the little details pertaining to the conversion process. Our many years of combined e …

If you choose a 2.5 liter Subaru conversion, you receive a rebuilt short block which was acquired directly from Subaru. The cylinder heads that accompany this short block have been professionally reconditioned from a reputable machine shop. The heads were resurfaced within specification and the valves have either been replaced or lapped with the addition of new valve seals on both the intake and exhaust valves.If you purchased a 2.2 liter Su …

Original Vanagon cooling components were nominal from the factory. Largely made of plastic, they often cracked within a few years of service--constant heat cycling took its toll. As the years went by and VW corporate support of the Vanagon waned, it became harder to find original factory parts and we Vanagon drivers were forced to use whatever inferior aftermarket parts we could find. This especially was true of the coolant expansion tank. Th …

The Rocky Mountain Westy Subaru conversion kit sets itself apart from other conversion kits as we manufacture 95% of our parts. We currently make the most complete kit available. With the tools, knowledge, and technical capabilities, RMW makes your Subaru install easier than our competitors. With our sixty page D.I.Y. manual that includes step by step instructions and images dealing with installation procedures, you can successfully install a Sub …