Thank you very much, Dennis especially for the info on possible backfire
causes.  I am going to get professional help with the engine ASAP.  Also, I have
some practical needs for the van as soon as it is roadworthy that I cannot do
with car.  John
On Sat, 2019-09-14 at 00:15 +0000, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> Since you have a Subie maybe you missed an opportunity to upgrade the
> wheels/tires which would allow the installation of one of the front big brake
> kits. A feature that some don't realize with most of these options is the
> change to front wheel studs and the service ease of slip off rotors. For the
> rear GoWesty often has in stock the OEM backing plates, (the aftermarket ones
> are junk) and their heavy duty rear drums are nice. Currently I'm stocking
> some 17" wheels and tires and the GW brake kits.
> For the back fire begin by looking for an exhaust leak. After that lean
> cylinder miss fire, vacuum leak, or a bad valve.
> One of my hitches replace the bumper mounts.
> Dennis
> -----Original Message-----From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:
> vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John H. LauterbachSent: Friday,
> September 13, 2019 3:13 PMTo: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 1991 Subie Vanagon
> After spending the better part of the past few months at European Auto Clinic
> here in Macon, I have my 1991 Subie Vanagon back with working service and hand
> brake systems.  Most of braking systems were rusted beyond repair and most of
> the parts have been replaced.  Apparently there are problems getting calipers
> and some of the other parts to complete the work.
> Engine seems to run fine although I still need to get it checked out.  There
> is a slight backfire when I let up on the gas to shift from first to
> second.  Any ideas?
> I am also in need of a rear bumper and mounts.  Believe I have a GL series
> with all the fancy trim.  After getting engine checked it will need exterior
> restoration and repainting.
> John