Inherited ‘86 So.California Subaru Westy. Was sitting for years.

[Tobo]

My favorite uncle passed. By inherited I mean I bought it from the estate.

Uncle had the conversion done by his neighbor Mike in Costa Mesa. Mikes dad did these Subaru conversions in Germany and when Mikes dad flew over from Germany and showed him how to do it- it was on my uncle’s 86 westfalia van. Uncle before he passed mentioned Mike had since moved.

Had it towed to my dad’s driveway. It won’t start. Fuel relay clicks but voltmeter says no power to pump. ordered 2 more fuel pump relays. Started replacing rubber fuel lines and fuel filter. Can confirm that fuel line to pump has fuel, and fuel pump runs when given 12v direct.

1. Anyone know where the fuel pressure sensor and the pressure sensor relay is on a Subaru conversion? I don’t see it on the engine where my Subaru Haynes manual says it should be, (has empty bolt holes) and I don’t see it where the vw Haynes manual says it should be. I can’t find them. I followed the fuel line from fuel filter to engine compartment and afaict it looks like it goes to splitter then to each cylinder.
The + wire from fuel pump goes into a wiring sleeve protector with a bunch other wires. Things are old and brittle. I’m scared of wires breaking or coming disconnected. I also see stray wires occasionally. This is also concerning.

2. Am I going to have a problem smogging this Subaru powered vanagon in California?

3. I remember my uncle talking about some fuse that blows out due to Subaru and makes van not run. Does anyone familiar with Subaru conversions know what fuse this might be? And where it might be?

4. Anyone know of a shop by Long Beach or Huntington Beach (or better yet mobile mechanic) in SoCal that specializes in VW Subaru Conversions or experienced working on Vw Subaru conversions in case I can’t get it to start?

[syncrodoka]

What subaru engine and year?

[ALIKA T3]

Check that the ECU is actually getting power under ignition +

There's no fuel pressure sensor I don't think....
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[wesitarz]

You need battery power and ignition power to the fuel pump relay and a ground supplied by the ECU. One terminal should always be hot on the FP relay. THis is battery power. There should be 2 fuses for battery power and ignition power (possibly in the black box left upper firewall in engine bay or near the ECU)

Connect the 2 green test connectors together (on harness usually near ECU) and turn the key to ON. The relays should be clicking, solenoids and fuel pump cycling. If not check the fuses as above. Disconnect the green connectors afterwards.

[wesitarz]

Subarus have a fuel pressure regulator located at the left rear of the intake manifold

[Wellington]

was sitting for years.....

first thing is drain all the old gas and dispose, fill with fresh gas.

[vanis13]

Isn't Waldo a mobile mechanic in S. cA?
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[mikemtnbike]

No, unless things have changed from when he had another samba handle and included his location.

Now, markswagen is in San Diego and if that's close to the OP, I wouldn't hesitate to give him a call. And, OP- pics so we can all be jealous!
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1995 Eurovan Camper "Marzivan"
2020 GTI SE manual

[vanis13]

[Red Ryder]

[E1]

I think Waldo is in southern Arizona, and very much second contacting Markswagen for service near San Diego.
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‘84 Westy, 2.1L with Digijet, 5.43 R+P, GT Gears
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Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere."
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[shagginwagon83]

EJ22E, probably phase 1 being in CA.
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"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
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[syncrodoka]

That looks like a ej22 but there are different versions of those as well depending on the year. Get the ECU model number, that could help you narrow down the year.
It appears that it is a KEP kit so that will help you with getting it smogged in CA. If you can find a KEP placard in the engine compartment that will help you greatly with smog, that is the executive order golden ticket.
Look in the black box in the engine compartment, they often wire in fuses there with the modified wiring harness.

[Tobo]

looks like ej22

[ALIKA T3]

Looks like EJ22 phase 1 from the heads?
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Silicone Steering Boots and 930 Cv boots for sale in the classifieds.
Syncro transmission upgrade parts in the Classifieds.
Subaru EJ22+UN1 5 speed transmission
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=416343
Syncro http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...num+gadget

[Tobo]