Natrboy Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Hey folks, I will try not to write endlessly about this. I just bought a '93 loyale. The body is in pretty good condition, not too much rust. I am suprised at how loud the engine is. I was changing the oil today and say that is had an EA82 stamped on the bottom of what I think is the cylinder head. Now I keep seeing people write how they are converting to this engine. Why? As the title of this thread states, I know nothing. The most mechanical I have gotten so far are breaks, oil changes, and spark plugs. I want to learn how to fix as much as possible on this car. Plus, I am broke. So much for not writting endlessly. Bear with me. I checked the exhaust, lots of rust, but on first inspection, no puffs. The noise happens mostly as I am accelerating. I sound like a harley when I hit 3000 rpm. Then as I am getting on the highway, I begin to hear a hum coming from what I expect are the tires or bearings? And the last thing I notice, is that it seems that the fuel pump, under the car, is whirling and whinning. Sorry I am yammering. But I have always wanted a Subaru and have always wanted to know how to work on one. I would greatly appreciate any advice or pointers. NOTE: This site rocks. Cardomain is filled with a lot of nasty dudes sucking up to much nitrous. Anyway Thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Converting to EA82....well, its debateable...but I say because the EA82 is the best engine to come along before the newer EJxx engines in the Legacy, WRX, and so on....the EA82T (turbo version) is even better. The engine is easy to work on, and easy to maintain. Its quiet (when maintained properly), and operates flawlessly (again, when maintained properly). I belive the noise you are hearing with the engine is some kind of exhaust leak...just a matter of finding it. And yes, the non turbos are quite loud. The hum on the I-state could be several things...tires, CV joints bad, bearings...my CVs are bad in the DL, and it hums/grinds in turns at speed... The fuel pump sound means there is alot of trash in the fuel tank...id flush it out really well, and reverse flush the pump as well. Heck, id do the whole system while im at it as well, just to be sure, and make sure you change the fuel filter as well. Congrats on the SUBARU and welcome to the USMB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natrboy Posted April 25, 2004 Author Share Posted April 25, 2004 Thanks for the info. I will have to look into the fuel system flush. Don't know how to do that. But I am sure I will be able to figure it out. I am going to look into the bearings first, as the source of the hum. I will check the vehicle records, I am not sure if the cv's have been serviced recently. Again thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 CVs would be the easy'est thing to check...see if the boots are ripped wide open and grease spit out all over the place. Ive never done the fuel flush myself...so your guess is as good as mine. We are here for advice! So no prob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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