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Vanagon Engine Conversion Timeline

Task Description Days - * Days - **
* CoffeeDrinker = (working really hard, no coffee breaks, no beer, no fun)
** Retiree = (time for periodic breaks, meals, dog-walks, and yes, maybe a beer or two)
Remove Engine From Donor including harness 1 1
Prep Subaru Engine (includes tasks below)
    R/R timing belt,
    R&R Power Steering/Alt Belt
    R&R A/C Belt
    R&R Rear main seal
    R&R Timing belt
    R&R 6 Valve cover gromets
    R&R 2 Cam seals
    R&R Spark Plug Wires
    R&R Thermostat & gasket
    R&R Thermostat housing
    R&R O2 Sensor
    R&R Exhaust gaskets
1 4
Stripping and modifying the subaru harness 5 7
Remove VW WaterBoxer 1 1
Install Subaru Engine - Boltup 1 1
Fabricate and Plumb Coolant System 1 2
Bleed Coolant System 0.5 0.5
Final Cleanup of Harness 1 1
AC Hookup 1 2
Totals 12.5 19.5