Vanagon Diesel High Torque Starter
Mar 31st 2022
The starter in a diesel 1.6L is a high-torque starter to begin with, so there is no need to swap it out when doing the swap to 1.9L AHU engine. In fact, the AHU should have less compression than the normally aspirated 1.6L because it is turbocharged. With that being said, If you want to upgrade to a more modern starter, you will need the following:
Bosch Hi Torque StarterHi Torque Starter AdapterHigh Torque Starter Plug HarnessBack to Vanagon Kn
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Vanagon Oxygen (OXS) Sensor Dash Light Reset
Mar 31st 2022
Is your OXS dash indicator light illuminated? No need to panic! It's only a mileage-based service light telling you to replace your oxygen sensor. You see, German engineers (being both German and engineers) seemed to harbor doubts as to the longevity of the VW O2 sensors. Remember, this is back in the dark ages before vehicle on-board diagnostics (OBDI and OBD2) could tell someone attempting to diagnose a running issue as to what exactly the
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Subaru Engines for Vanagon Subaru Conversions
Mar 29th 2022
RMW does 2.2, 2.5, (4 cylinder) and 3.0 liter (6 cylinder) conversions in house as well as providing complete D.I.Y. kits for the two 4 cylinder engines. We make parts to do the 6 cylinder install, however, it is suggested that you choose one of the 4 cylinder engine conversions unless there is a reason you absolutely need to have the 6 cylinder. The 6 cylinder H6 engine as it is referred to is a larger engine, not only in regards to power, but a
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VW Subaru Conversion Options
Mar 29th 2022
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
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Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank
Mar 29th 2022
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
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