s'ko Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 1982 BRAT DL (when bought) usually leaks. missing tailgate trim dent on driver side behind the door dented driver's side fender rear seats frame cut out cheapo aftermarket leaking sun roof non-op AC seats ripped up mismatched tires mickey mouse smog engine work 1) coke can plate blocking the EGR valve 2) vacuum lines hooked up wrong 3) anti-diesel plunger missing temp gauge non-op gas gauge non-op BW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Theres got to be more then just a handfull of problematic subarus. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 1974 1400 DL sedan to get it rd legal i had to... -reline all the brake shoes -replace wheel cylinders brake master cylinder -fix an few small rust holes -hole in exhaust genral probs - split cv boots -an inch of oil sitting in the airfilter cover -broken speedo cable -key broken off in boot lid lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misledxcracker Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I'll bite. I, too, own a problematic Subaru. 1986 GL 3-door Leaks oil from at least three places. Leaks coolant from it looks like the water pump I just replaced recently. Brakes pulsate badly and stopping is difficult. Even with new pads & rotors. Eats front brake pads and rotors every 5,000 miles. Dangit. Needs new steering rack. Steering is very scary, especially in the wind. Needs an alignment also. The three speed automatic is seeping gear oil into the tranny fluid. Gotta go. Windshield is badly cracked. More expensive to replace a coupe's windshield. I get bad vibration and road noise pretty much all the time. Still, I drive it daily, I've put almost 30K on her in one year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevethefolkie Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 1991 Loyale FWD slushbox sedan - purchased last fall for $300 bucks (144,000 miles) Fixed since purchase: five new, matching tires (including spare) front and rear struts left and right prop-shafts Brakes (all around) wheel cylinders (both sides, rear) windshied wipers all fluids (engine oil, trans oil, hydraulics) cap, rotor, plugs, wires fuel filter water pump timing belts Fixed after son went "off-roading" (avoided another errant vehicle): Replaced RF fender Replaced RF lights Replaced RF suspension New balljoints (both sides) New outter tie rod ends (both sides) exhaust system (from the heads back) RF hard brake line Currently needing attention: Blown out heater core (curently bypassed with some 5/8ID hose - brrrr!) No wheel covers Radio doesn't work (CD player does - need to replace antenna) RF Fender doesn't match rest of car Nifty dent on LF fender ball-peen hammer dents running down left side (apparently the previous owner had a way with making friends) various oil leaks (wish I'd replaced the cam seals ....) irritating trans oil leak (irritating because it drips on the exhaust system and stinks) Needs paint job (after I get the body work done) - That's about it .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msteel Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Jacinta (1992 Loyale wagon 4WD). Recently converted from family vehicle to my daily driver. Rust - not too bad yet but unstoppable Hesitates when cold Idle speed pulsates occasionally Sloppy shifter Missing one throwout bearing retaining clip (for about 7 years now) Hard to get in some gears at some speeds (worn synchros?) Suspension feels squishy when loaded or at highway speeds Tires lose air bit by bit Napa CV axle making noise....again Engine drips (don't they all?) Suspension says "brrrrupppp" with hard left turn Weak hatch struts Torn ball joint boots Chip in windshield Exhaust smell in cabin when standing with fan running (except in A/C max) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 '84 GL NO RUST! crack in windshield (have replacement glass) front and back bug squirters don't work (do they ever?):-\ passenger side marker light non working (bad wire) 2 cracks on dash otherwise as close to perfect interior as these cars get. needs brakes been having probs w/it getting stuck in 4th gear frequently cracked Y pipe (have replacement) front end has a shudder to it. not too bad tho possib. ball joints at fault. cross threaded spark plug motor is getting tired but i have a strong replacement for it. couple of small paint blemishes otherwise body and paint is really straight. lots of things i would like to do but nothing really all that wrong w/it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 1984 GL-10 Turbo-Traction wagon, which needs more performance, more handling abilities, and as of yesterday... sniffle, sniffle, whimper..... it needs a new digi-dash. But I still love her!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 nice wagons:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Not old generation but hey why not.. 2005 Baja Sport Afew paint chips on hood Left rear tire leaking air (looking at tomorrow) Rear 12V outlet not working (will be looked at under warranty) Left tailight (in tailgate, not the signal/brake light one) burned out Spring clips for hooks on bed extender broke last winter (work like a caribeaner) Either the roof rack or body cladding holds water when it rains alot :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Just so happens I've been keeping a written list. '83 wagon, 319,000 miles: -Steering rack creaking badly, but relatively tight. -Idles rough, runs great otherwise. -Need to double check axle nut following recent axle replacement. -Clutch needed soon (this year or next) -New snow tires needed before next winter. -Ignition timing may have slipped, need to check. -Small tear in driver seat. -Some assorted minor rust and dents. -One Wagon Wheel bent. -Lowest fan setting inop. -Right turn blinker won't self-cancel. -Trans drips a little gear oil. -Can't adjust heater temp with dash control. -Strange "scuffing" sound immediately after installing ElCheapo pads. -Could use new calipers, front and rear. -Probably due for another 100,000-mile valve adjustment:rolleyes: . -Paint peeling on hood due to dealer's half fast scratch repair when new (in '83). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamCF Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Ok I can add one more thing to my previous list. Rear diff on it's way out. Hopefuly it's not too late for just new bearings and seals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Just did a full cooling system flush on mine so I am good on heat. -The autozone axle is about to kick the bucket. -Tranny should be replaced this summer along with clutch, judders when letting out on it. Its all or nothing with it. -Windshield is cracked and is needing a new gasket like crazy. -Stuck jump seat belt -Tailgate is trash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brumbi Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 '84 GL NO RUST! crack in windshield (have replacement glass) front and back bug squirters don't work (do they ever?) passenger side marker light non working (bad wire) 2 cracks on dash otherwise as close to perfect interior as these cars get. needs brakes been having probs w/it getting stuck in 4th gear frequently cracked Y pipe (have replacement) front end has a shudder to it. not too bad tho possib. ball joints at fault. cross threaded spark plug motor is getting tired but i have a strong replacement for it. couple of small paint blemishes otherwise body and paint is really straight. lots of things i would like to do but nothing really all that wrong w/it. reminds me of my fist subie oh i loved that car, untill i killed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 UPDATE: Clutch cable gave out today. Replaced it and what I thought was hesitation caused by failing fuel pump or pcv valve (which I also replaced with OEM) was actually the clutch slipping because the hesitation disappeared with the replacement of the clutch cable. Also replaced front struts, and attempted to do the muffler but it's really stuck. So the list is as follows now because I discovered a few new things. Front DS ball joint Lifter tick Needs shifter linkage (shifts smoother with clutch cable though) Side marker lights don't work on PS Rear bearings starting to make noise No power getting to window brake light thus no workie I hate to brag, but damn ain't she georgous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 List all the things that are wrong with your car. Rules. It can only be one car that you have. It needs to be in running and driveing condition. Heres Mine 1988 Subaru Dl Wagon Leaks Power Steering fluid. Leaks Oil. 4wd Doesnt work. Fixed Heater controls dont always switch over Need to turn off to shift into reverse. Fixed Need superman power to shift through gears Fixed Radio cuts out Fixed Brakes squeel Ac Doesnt Work Needs Ball Joints Fixed Needs Muffler Kinda Fixed Power Steering No longer works. Fixed Clicking front axel Rear Wiper Motor Wines Hole In Drivers Side Front Fender Various Rust Spots Cracked Windshield Hesitation While Accelerting Revs Up and Down at Stoplights Cracked Door Panels Riped Drivers Seat Hood Bent Only 2 Fan Speeds Takes a long time to heat Up Side Trim hanging Off Passanger Side Wheel Bearing Squeels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I have an 87 GL Wagon with A/C, power steering, and dual-range. Present motor has about 40k on it. It's all stock, no mods. No real problems under the hood. Clean wiring, many new parts. Absolutely no fluid leaks anywhere/ Cracked windshield, no radio, hole where radio is supposed to go, dent at bottom of passenger side door where I forgot to move an offroad log offroad enough. Back brakes will have to be done soon. Slight exhaust leak at back of muffler. (hole about the size of a dime). A few small tears in the headliner near the back of the car where I tried to cram in a little too much camping gear. The only annoying thing it does is the occasional 'Subaru Tap' that comes around about once a month or so. I know there was a post here a long time ago about this, but I forget what it said about WHY this occurs. I guess that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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