Kristina Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Hey guys and gals! I just bought a 1983 GL Turbo wagon and since I am going to be asking a ton of questions about it, I figured I should introduce myself first. I'm a first time Subaru owner, but I've already learned a ton from lurking around on this forum before purchasing my wagon. It has some issues but I am excited to figure them out and learn how to fix them. Also: it looks like I just missed all the fun at WCSS. Maybe I'll make it next year! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovemyGLWGN Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Nice! I believe they all have some issues, but it is fun to get through them! Have fun and meet some great people here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prwa101 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Yeah you did! It was a lot of fun! I'm out in Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristina Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Nice! I believe they all have some issues, but it is fun to get through them! Have fun and meet some great people here! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristina Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Yeah you did! It was a lot of fun! I'm out in Sandy Nice. I will keep you in mind when it's time for the Subaru's lift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 That's my old wagon. You tried to call me once but my phone was on silent and i wasn't able to get a hold of you afterwards. I can text if that works better. Also have a picture album for it on facebook. It looks like the jack stands are on the pinch welds which tend to bend easy i would move them in farther so they are on the unibody frame rails. You going to drop in a 5 speed d/r? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristina Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) That's my old wagon. You tried to call me once but my phone was on silent and i wasn't able to get a hold of you afterwards. I can text if that works better. Also have a picture album for it on facebook. It looks like the jack stands are on the pinch welds which tend to bend easy i would move them in farther so they are on the unibody frame rails. You going to drop in a 5 speed d/r? I think I was at the auto parts store when you called back. I was looking for a vacuum modulator. I didn't save your number and I don't really answer my phone unless I know the number, especially if I'm busy. Text is fine too. Good to know about the jack stands. I actually bought the wagon because I wanted a 4wd auto, so no tranny swap for me. At least not any time soon. It needs a new turbo so that is first on the list. What I really want to know is how did you pass the visual DEQ inspection without a cat? Ooops. Never mind. Just found it. We were looking in the wrong place for it. Edited September 3, 2015 by Kristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 When i brought it through DEQ it passed with really low emissions the 1st time through. You need a turbo off a ea82t it already has one on it now. Cat is part of the down pipe. It used to have a digital dash but it shorted out and caught on fire. Sat from 2004 to 2013 because of it and a bad fuel pump. I got it running the 2nd day i had it just by putting in a fuel pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRuffian Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Se Portland here! Nice buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I'm out in Oregon City and work in downtown at Superior Import Repair. All we do are Subarus ;-) Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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