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I just picked up my $400 92 Loyale 4wd. The plan is to have my auto class replace the head gaskets, water pump, timing belt with pulleys, radiator and hoses. My advance fabrication class want to build a lift and put 16" rims on it. My drafting class wants to design a roof rack to hold two bikes and two kayaks (I don't know if that's possible) so my welding class can build it. Other ideas given from here are sliders, skid plates and let the student brain storm all great ideas. I will keep you all posted it will take time because we just started school and safety is first. I tried to post a photo but the file was to big so I needed to work on that.

 

Jeff

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Sounds like a fun and very doable project. The Loyale is a great car for the beginning mechanic to learn on. Be sure to remember that the EA82 engine is non-interference so you can't break anything (but your pride) if you get the timing belts wrong. Also the timing positions of the belts are 180 degrees different on each side. This is unlike many other cars. This fact can trip up experienced mechanics who have done lots of timing belts but no Subaru belts.


Might want to add an oil pump to the mix too as it is cheap insurance. Also replace any and all rubber seals and hoses you can easily get while you are in there. I have found removing the engine makes the timing belt easier to do and also give you a better understanding of the dimensions of the engine.

I did the engine two years ago and set out on a trip across the country in the car afterwards. I have lots of pics of the take apart and assembly. You can see it at the link below:

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/147673-uno-my-first/

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Thank you for the information and the great write up. Before going back to school to become a teacher I was a GM, BMW and Mazda tech but all I know about Subaru is how to spell it so I really appreciate your write up info thanks again.

 

Jeff

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I really like that but I'm going to make this my daily drive which includes picking up my grandson some days so I have to have a back seat. You did a nice job it looks great.

 

Thanks!, it's maybe %35-40 done. Maybe you can get some ideas from the skid pan and the sliders? I do daily drive it off and on, and I am planning on making two collapsible (like a stow and go) seats for the rear, but I hear ya it a little wild. I can't image how blown my mind would've been when I was a kid if my grandpa picked me up in this machine lol

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