Gleno's EJ22 conversion

Gleno · Post by **Gleno** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:25 pm

Hey guys, getting stuck into the ej conversion, my 89' l series touring wagon decided to leak water so decided to fix it with an ej22:)

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So far got the adapter plate mounted and have the engine bolted to the gearbox.
Changed the power steering rack to a liberty rack so it all fits together nicely.

Pics to follow.

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:31 pm

Here is some pics from yesterday.. will post todays efforts later on

Modifing the top holes to suit

Top mounting bolts

Adaptor plate in place and ready to fit to box

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:40 pm

Looks good.. Time to start selling em! lol

Noticed "EJ22M" on the block - first time ive seen it or I dont notice it.. I know my Gen2 doesnt have it there, only next to power steering pump.
Cheers
AP

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:31 pm

AlpineRaven wrote:Looks good.. Time to start selling em! lol

Noticed "EJ22M" on the block - first time ive seen it or I dont notice it.. I know my Gen2 doesnt have it there, only next to power steering pump.
Cheers
AP

Haha.. Cheers AP

people can make their own (they are really easy) but if not, I have many plates available as I get a few cut at once.

As for the markings.. I have 3 EJ22s with the same markings, they still have the normal casing marks like you mention as well.

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:37 pm

Ok.. todays effort and man it was a stuggle

I have a busted lower disc in my back and I think today got to around 37deg.. so not a lot got done.

Engine in place

Engine snugged up to the box

EJ gearbox mounting bracket on EA gearbox for top brace

Post by **TOONGA** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:55 pm

looks good nice work is that a liberty radiator I spy or a new Lseries radiator

I bet right about now 6:53 pm West Australian time you are either HAving a CC or trying to get it to start

seems people want you to start an adaptor plate and lift kit business

TOONGA

FujiFan · Post by **FujiFan** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:20 pm

Hi everybody. As im only new to this forum and whole conversion of EA's to EJ's, could you please tell me if that is actually a EJ22M and if so from where was it sourced?

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:38 pm

Is that the Liberty rad that i see? how did you get it to fit?
Not sure if I should but a lib rad in mine as on hot days like today, going offroad would definitely make the engine get hot.

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:43 pm

Lib radiator is not necessarily better, it's a slightly larger core but most of them are just single core, best off using a dual core if you can (whether it's in an L series frame or a liberty one). I think the ultimate setup is a custom job in an L series frame because it fits in the car with minimal mods and you get it made with brass tanks. But they are expensive to get done.
I've had two done, both dual core. ElFreddo had a triple core one done!

Lib ones are good on the other hand because they are readily available for much cheaper and adequate cooling anyway, plastic tanks tho and have to mod your car a fair bit to make it fit..

Yeah certainly easy to make ur own adaptor plate at home (even the cutting is piss easy if you use ally).

Good work Paul looking good there! Glen I bet you can't wait to get behind the wheel.

subarooster · Post by **subarooster** » Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:44 am

It looks like your at about the same stage as me with my conversion! Have you gotten that itching feeling as well yet? The itching feeling to wanna go for a drive

I used a liberty radiator, mainly for the fact that i live on a farm 40 k's from town and more often than not, you clean up a wallaby or two.. so i'd hate to be paying for another custom jobby in a month or so. Are you running a lib or L radiator?

Gleno · Post by **Gleno** » Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:15 pm

TOONGA wrote:looks good nice work is that a liberty radiator I spy or a new Lseries radiator

TOONGA

guyph_01 wrote:Is that the Liberty rad that i see? how did you get it to fit?
Not sure if I should but a lib rad in mine as on hot days like today, going offroad would definitely make the engine get hot.

Hey guys, the radiator is an l series one, brand new aluminium. cost me $250 around a year ago.

subarooster wrote:It looks like your at about the same stage as me with my conversion! Have you gotten that itching feeling as well yet? The itching feeling to wanna go for a drive I used a liberty radiator, mainly for the fact that i live on a farm 40 k's from town and more often than not, you clean up a wallaby or two.. so i'd hate to be paying for another custom jobby in a month or so. Are you running a lib or L radiator?

Got the same itching feeling

mechanically not much to do but the wiring still needs to be cut

so gonna get stuck into that this avo when its too hot outside.

FujiFan wrote:Hi everybody. As im only new to this forum and whole conversion of EA's to EJ's, could you please tell me if that is actually a EJ22M and if so from where was it sourced?

Not sure what the "M" is on Ej22M but the engine came out of a 1990 liberty.

Chrus · Post by **Chrus** » Fri Nov 19, 2010 5:30 pm

Looking good Glen! You can do the change over to my brumby when your done

Not good to hear about your back Paul - as you know I have issues with my own, so I can sympathise. Hope it gets a bit better soon chief

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:41 pm

Chrus wrote:Not good to hear about your back Paul - as you know I have issues with my own, so I can sympathise. Hope it gets a bit better soon chief

Cheers Chrus.. it's a little better today but still not the best.. I'm not liking the 40yo bit at all.

Wagonman · Post by **Wagonman** » Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:34 pm

Looking at pics/updates of conversions makes me want to get stuck into mine! Have to wait until next year tho.. but already have the donor car

I could get a adaptor made but if anyone has one they want to get rid of, let us know a price..

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:06 am

Gleno wrote:Hey guys, getting stuck into the ej conversion, my 89' l series touring wagon decided to leak water so decided to fix it with an ej22:)

I like this kids - I mean young adult's attitude

If/or when you go for the usual 27 inch tyres, try and get a set of rims that are of stock offset. They look super neat and will help get your subi over the pits easier I'd imagine. While I love the 27s on my subi I wish I had a set of rims of the correct offset... The way I see around this problem for me is a crossbred kit

Hopefully one day anyway.

Keep up the good work!

Cheers

Bennie

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:00 pm

Wagonman wrote:Looking at pics/updates of conversions makes me want to get stuck into mine! Have to wait until next year tho.. but already have the donor car, I could get a adaptor made but if anyone has one they want to get rid of, let us know a price..

I have one if you like? but I'm still waiting for stickers so.. lol

El_Freddo wrote:I like this kids - I mean young adult's attitude

If/or when you go for the usual 27 inch tyres, try and get a set of rims that are of stock offset. They look super neat and will help get your subi over the pits easier I'd imagine. While I love the 27s on my subi I wish I had a set of rims of the correct offset... The way I see around this problem for me is a crossbred kit Hopefully one day anyway.

Keep up the good work!

Cheers

Bennie

He's a good kid and willing to do as much as he can by himself

like his wiring. Here's some pics..

The start

The useless stuff

Halfway.. which was about midnight last night

Post by **TOONGA** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 6:56 pm

that harness cutting looks like soooooo much fun, no wonder Subarino looks sad when he gets a complete loom to cut down

TOONGA

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 7:10 pm

TOONGA wrote:that harness cutting looks like soooooo much fun, no wonder Subarino looks sad when he gets a complete loom to cut down

TOONGA

Yes.. so wish he was here right now

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 8:39 pm

Todays effort was to make/fit engine mount wedges

Wagonman · Post by **Wagonman** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:23 pm

RSR 555 which stickers are you waiting for? we have still got small and large ones available. Guyph01 currently still has the stock but when he leaves i'll be handling the stickers.. PM either one of us ay.. im keen on an adaptor plate

Wagonman.