1973 VW Bus EJ25 Swap Episode 1: Subaru Wiring Harness Removal and Modification

[@mcmotors100]

Great work, just about 100 times more wires than the OG engine 👍

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

BTW Bro you are savage for taking on this project.

[@philcappellini2820]

Wow! That seems like a very complicated system. Looking forward to see how it turns out.

[@Vangabonders]

You and me both! Lol

[@IRL_Quests]

Man you make it look easy.

[@slimpickins3425]

wow you made that look easy! I sure would like some more power in my 80 westfalia, i swear it had more power when it was new! on my 3rd rebuild now (not be me) its ok on the flats, but is a dog in the mountains. Your bus is gonna crank!

[@andriusbusiu]

nice to see the project coming along i remember watching your videos back when you were posting about how you bought this van

[@Vangabonders]

Haha, the project has come a long way since then, thanks for sticking around

[@ikaro1120]

Awesome Clip! I like the progress so far!

[@Vangabonders]

Thanks!

[@RubenDiaz-pf1ls]

Great work!! Can i have your boots when your bus is done? Jejeje Saludos desde Mexico!

[@curranhouse]

Stunning work sir! ❤😂😂 keep those vids coming!! ❤

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you! Will do!

[@chrisduffy2891]

I’ve been watching the channel and nothing has scared me up to this point. That was nuts

[@Vangabonders]

I’m still scared lol

[@jeffsegui3280]

U losing your mind with the wires yet . Going good though. Jeff with the 62 VW bus from Niagara falls Ontario Canada

[@dekenshonestattempt968]

Holy shit, what a feat! I’m in awe that you did all that, great job!!

[@Vangabonders]

[@FeveredMind]

Whoa. That is a biggest project than I have the courage to take on. KUDOS.

[@Vangabonders]

It's not as bad as it seems!

[@alfredritcher]

Great job on wiring harness

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rafaelmachado3682]

Another great video! All those wires would’ve overwhelmed me, but I know that when you set your mind to something you get it done👍

[@Vangabonders]

It's all about persistence!

[@callanderbarbers]

Who's a clever boy then? Scoobie power . Gonna be a quick Bay, hope your beefin up the brakes too, love n peace from scotland

[@Vangabonders]

She's getting new suspension and brakes front to back :)

[@sergeantthomas3295]

This guy is fearless

[@Vangabonders]

😅😅😅

[@MRF1lms]

Mad scientist vibes, keep 'em coming!

[@jxnguzman2310]

Whoaaaa…that’s a lot of wires! This was impressive, can’t imagine tackling all that myself it seems like a nightmare. Good work man!

[@Vangabonders]

Next up we work on your van!

[@johncollins5552]

Great achievement! I have a stock 1200 bug daily driver but I also got a scoobie ej16 with only 70k on it from a scrapyard closing down ten years ago but it has no alternator or wiring, it has the original injectors and manifold but no exhaust or clutch so I have chickened out going any further with it😢

[@johncollins5552]

Ej 16 is a 1600cc impreza engine from 90 or 91 no turbo made 90 to 100 bhp I believe.

[@TheDaf95xf]

That was absolutely amazing 🤩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@erichieber2035]

I have to watch this for sure.

[@Vangabonders]

Let me know if you have questions!

[@markusvandenhoek7934]

This is great I just started wiring in mine and this has help simplify it dramatically! Thanks.

[@Vangabonders]

Glad it helped. Reach out if you need help. What year and model are you doing?

[@rayj9046]

Impressive - can't believe you got that done so quickly. I look forward to your progress - it will give me a map to follow. Can't wait!

[@Vangabonders]

You can do it!

[@enriquelopez9124]

Have you thought about making thr door windows of the van power? after all you have the entire wire harness from the Subaru car, also you could use the rest of the wires to change some from the van that don*t look so healthy after all it is a 1973.

[@Vangabonders]

I am redoing the entire wiring harness on the bus! I think I am going to use a Rebel Wires wiring harness

[@supremebeing7834]

FRANKIEEE!! 🤙🤙🤙

[@matthewdunning2407]

Love following you guys! Quick question - how do you go about replacing/servicing the battery once the radiators are installed? Does the radiator on the right side need to be removed?

[@Vangabonders]

I am going to be doing a belly mounted radiator so this won’t be a problem for me. Not sure what people with in bay radiators do for the battery situation

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

252k damn. Hope that engine last you for the amount work you put in. What did you do with the carcass of a the car? Free on Offer Up? jaa

[@michaelpotts9902]

What year and model Subie did you get...'71 bus in Mesquite, TX

[@Vangabonders]

its a 2004 Subaru Legacy L

[@joeszacon9987]

Great job! You mentioned you watched a ton of videos. Do you have a list you could share? Also did you just use the pinout diagram and not any of the online guides? If you skipped the guides could you share your resources? I truly appreciate your fearless and positive attitude! I’m about to dive into the harness for swapping into a 83 Vanagon + plus the Subie automatic (yes, the one that caused your donor to be a donor lol)

[@griffergerbille5858]

That Subaru was actually in really good condition frame/body wise but it was mentioned that it didn't move, how come? progress is going really well and i cant wait to see it done!

[@Vangabonders]

The transmission gave out on it

[@girls123andcars123]

I have a 72 Baywindow Bus and i'm in the middle of a 2003 Subaru swap. Would you be able to tell me how many power wires needed for the ECU?

[@Vangabonders]

What car is the engine out of?

[@IRL_Quests]

Great work. But the question everyone is wondering is if Mariah and Mallory are different people or not.

[@Vangabonders]

the world may never know

[@mattadams7772]

How many miles did engine have on it?

[@Vangabonders]

I think it had about 180k on the clock but it will be rebuilt before installing in the bus!