Bravo!  An inspiration to the rest of us laggards. 

We recently sold the big highroof Dodge that was to replace our Westy so now it’s time to lavish some attention on the VW, probably stopping short of a Sube swap but we can still dream. 

Stephen

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> On Mar 8, 2022, at 3:27 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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!